Joji One Shots

Pasta & Coffee (Part 2)

Requested by peachyrye
Word count (Part 2): 1954 words

(Y/N)'s POV

Joji's deep voice was gentle and soothing, I just knew it would get Viola to sleep. Her eyes began to flutter shut as he continued to croon to the baby. It wasn't until then that I had a good look at Joji. His eyes looked tired and sad, almost as if he wanted to cry but he was holding back for Viola. My heart sank.

Was he feeling like that all this time while I was busy? Oh no...

After a few minutes to ensure that Viola was asleep, Joji carried her to her makeshift crib and gently laid her down to sleep. He then returned to the kitchen and sat his head on his arm.

"Joji... are you ok?" I ask gently.

His face lights up upon hearing my question.

"U-uh, yeah I'm fine. Why do you ask?"

"Baby, you don't look fine. You look like you want to cry..."

I got up and sat on the chair next to him, rather than the one I was sitting on that was across from him.

He looked at me longingly before bursting into tears and resting his forehead on my shoulder. I wrap my arms around him and kiss his head.

"I'm so sorry hon, I didn't know you felt so shitty, I was just so busy..."

"No, no... I didn't want to bother you, you had a rhythm going and you were just doing so well with the baby... I didn't want to bum you out." He whimpers after every few words.

"Your feelings are valid, ok? I could have put Viola down to play or something..."

Joji shakes his head and whines. "No, she needs the attention."

I grab Joji's face and force him to look at me. "Stop it! Your feelings and needs are just as valid as Viola's. And she's in a safe environment, I have a designated spot to put her down when I need to. You should have just talked to me!"

Joji sniffles and nods. Poor baby, his eyes are red from the tears and snot is running down his face. He looks a mess.

"Please... if I'm busy, just talk to me, ok? I might be able to postpone something so I can talk to you. The last thing I want is for you to have a mental breakdown just because I'm busy. That's not fair to you."

I kiss his lips, rubbing his left cheek as I place my forehead against his. "You mean the world to me." I whisper.

Joji looks into my eyes. "What did I do to deserve you?"

Just as he says "you", the doorbell rings. I check my phone. 8:30pm, wow. My brother said he wouldn't be picking her up until tomorrow morning.

I kiss his forehead and apologize before getting up to open the door. Surely enough, it's my brother here to pick up his daughter. Thankfully, he's tired so he won't spend time to sit down and chat. My sister-in-law picks up the baby and puts her in the carriage while my brother breaks down the crib and puts the pieces in the car.

"I can't thank you enough, (Y/N). We had a really good time tonight. It was different but we just missed Viola so much that we had to take her home with us." He smiled gratefully.

"After spending time with her today, I honestly don't blame you. She's an amazing baby." I replied.

My sister-in-law gives me a $50 visa gift card. "For your troubles. I know this is way out of your comfort zone."

I smile at her gesture and thank her, waving goodbye as the couple heads to their car with their daughter.

Closing the door abruptly, I hasten back to Joji to make him feel better.