Just Between You and Me

Volleyball It Is

Penelope's POV:
I walk out the bedroom bathroom, fresh out the shower. I dry off and change into some sleep shorts and a shirt of Derek's that was oversized for me. I loved sleeping in his shirts, they always smelled so good.
I walk out of our bedroom wondering where Derek was. I wander into the living room and up the stairs to the nursery. I peep around the corner and find Derek with Simone, our 1 year old, on his hip. He's talking to her,"Hey there pretty girl. You have such beautiful eyes like your mother." He taps her little nose and she giggles. He smiles at her and offers her his finger.
She grabs it and chews it a little. "What are you going to be when you grow up? You wanna play a sport?" She makes a baby noise,"Ill take that as a yes. What about soccer?" She stares at him with wide eyes,"No? ok, let's see.. Volleyball?" She claps her hands and Derek chuckles,"Volleyball it is."
"Well, it's sleepy time Simmy. We'll discuss this tomorrow, Baby Girl." He kisses her forehead and she grabs his face. She touches her nose with his and giggles. He laughs too and kisses her nose. He begins to sing to her and she slowly falls asleep in him arms.
He gently lays her in crib and tip toes to the door. He finally sees me with a big smile on my face. He smiles at me and wraps his arms around my waist. "I've always had a thing with kids." I can see." I say wrapping my arms around his waist.
He gently closes the door and he takes his hand in mine. "So. She wants to play volleyball?" "I think so." "That's good. I've always liked volleyball." "Me too, but we'll talk about this tomorrow." He picks me up bridal style and I laugh,"But now, it's bed time for you missy."