Fatherly Advice
Title: Fatherly Advice
Prompt: #23 Submarine
Rating: PG
Word Count: 401
Title: Fatherly Advice
Prompt: #23 Submarine
Author: Cricket
Disclaimer: I’m just playing with Joss’ toys, but I promise to put them back when I’m done
Rating: PG
Word Count: 401
Note: Inspired by jynnantonnyx28.
River hummed softly while she gently rubbed the sweet smelling shampoo into the baby’s hair. A few suds dripped down his neck and River washed them away with a cupful of warm water. She loved these little moments, when she got to bond with her son. It was a rare occasion that they could spend time together that didn’t involve screaming tantrums. He was a difficult baby, but with Jayne and herself as parents, no one was surprised when he turned out to have such a powerful set of lungs and a slightly temperamental demeanor.
She could feel Jayne’s presence in the room even before he wrapped his arms around her, conforming his large frame to her back and leaning over her shoulder to watch her careful hands clean their child. River closed her eyes and savored the warmth of his body.
“What’s he doin’?” Jayne asked, peering into the little tub of soapy water.
“Getting a bath.” River turned her head to nuzzle against her husbands neck and jaw.
“No, I get that part, but what is it that he’s doin’ while gettin’ this bath?”
She opened her eyes and turned back to the tub to watch as their son gazed fascinated at the bit of flesh between his legs then ever so carefully flicked it with his index finger.
“He’s playing with his willy.” River answered matter-of-factly while the boy poked curiously at his still undeveloped genitals.
“Is he supposed ta be doin’ that? I-is that ok?” His voice had a tinge of worry to it that River found irresistibly endearing.
“He doesn’t know what it’s for yet. No harm in him touching.” Jayne nodded, his concern appeased and watched as River rinsed the last remnants of soap from the boy’s skin. “Dry him while I change into dry clothes?”
“Sure thing, darlin’.” He waited for her to leave the room before squatting in front of the tub. “Ya know, that’s not gonna get fun for a good long while,” he addressed the baby seriously and watched as his attention drifted to his father’s face.
“So you best be keepin’ your hands away from there until you know how to handle it. You don’t wanna go damagin’ somethin’ your gonna need later in life.” The baby blinked back at him and reached out a chubby hand to grasp Jayne’s nose “I’m glad we had this little talk too, son.”
Prompt: #23 Submarine
Rating: PG
Word Count: 401
Title: Fatherly Advice
Prompt: #23 Submarine
Author: Cricket
Disclaimer: I’m just playing with Joss’ toys, but I promise to put them back when I’m done
Rating: PG
Word Count: 401
Note: Inspired by jynnantonnyx28.
River hummed softly while she gently rubbed the sweet smelling shampoo into the baby’s hair. A few suds dripped down his neck and River washed them away with a cupful of warm water. She loved these little moments, when she got to bond with her son. It was a rare occasion that they could spend time together that didn’t involve screaming tantrums. He was a difficult baby, but with Jayne and herself as parents, no one was surprised when he turned out to have such a powerful set of lungs and a slightly temperamental demeanor.
She could feel Jayne’s presence in the room even before he wrapped his arms around her, conforming his large frame to her back and leaning over her shoulder to watch her careful hands clean their child. River closed her eyes and savored the warmth of his body.
“What’s he doin’?” Jayne asked, peering into the little tub of soapy water.
“Getting a bath.” River turned her head to nuzzle against her husbands neck and jaw.
“No, I get that part, but what is it that he’s doin’ while gettin’ this bath?”
She opened her eyes and turned back to the tub to watch as their son gazed fascinated at the bit of flesh between his legs then ever so carefully flicked it with his index finger.
“He’s playing with his willy.” River answered matter-of-factly while the boy poked curiously at his still undeveloped genitals.
“Is he supposed ta be doin’ that? I-is that ok?” His voice had a tinge of worry to it that River found irresistibly endearing.
“He doesn’t know what it’s for yet. No harm in him touching.” Jayne nodded, his concern appeased and watched as River rinsed the last remnants of soap from the boy’s skin. “Dry him while I change into dry clothes?”
“Sure thing, darlin’.” He waited for her to leave the room before squatting in front of the tub. “Ya know, that’s not gonna get fun for a good long while,” he addressed the baby seriously and watched as his attention drifted to his father’s face.
“So you best be keepin’ your hands away from there until you know how to handle it. You don’t wanna go damagin’ somethin’ your gonna need later in life.” The baby blinked back at him and reached out a chubby hand to grasp Jayne’s nose “I’m glad we had this little talk too, son.”