Could you do a Jesse Lingard imagine? One where you're his daughters babysitter and every time he's off to training, you're at his place, babysitting Hope. He's had feelings for you since you started working with them a few months ago and Hope practically is crazy in love with you. One day Jesse makes it home early, catching you baking with his little princess while singing to Frozen songs and debating about which ice cream flavour is best. Your shift doesn't finish till another hour so you're still around, this time Jesse joining in on the rest of your activities and he watches while you put Hope out for her nap, adoring you more. You have small talk as you make your way to leave but before you do, he asks you out.
Ooo I'm excited for this one, thank you!
Babysitting
Whenever someone found out about your job, which was babysitting Jesse Lingards' daughter, they were incredibly jealous. "I bet you love your job," they would say, "being able to work for one of the sexiest footballers out there!"
However, the truth was that you barely saw Jesse apart from at the beginning and end of your shifts. The rest of the time you were on your own with Hope.
Nevertheless, they were right, you did love your job. Hope was an amazing kid, both funny, sweet and fairly easy to care for. On top of that it paid way more than any of your previous babysitting gigs.
Today had started of as any other day; you going over to Jesse's house to watch Hope. Jesse greeted you as you arrived, the two of you having a quick chat before he had to leave. However, what differed from other days was the small "good luck" he had thrown your way before getting in his car.
It turned out that the normally cheerful Hope was in quite the mood; grumpily not going along with any of the things you suggested that you could do.
"Do you want to go play outside in the rain?"
"No!" She huffed, crossing her arms sassily.
"Do you want to draw something?"
"No!"
Eventually you suggested that you could bake some brownies for when her dad returned from practice. Luckily she agreed to that, her previous mood completely replaced with a cheery one.
Immediately afterwards the two of you got to work as you put on her absolute favorite soundtrack in the entire world; the one from Frozen.
The music was still playing when Jesse returned from his practice early, making his return unnoticed by the two of you.
Instead of greeting you immediately he stood in the doorway into the kitchen, watching you do the dishes while the brownies were in the oven. You and Hope were also talking about the cake you were going to eat.
"Ice cream too?" Hope asked, giving you pleading eyes.
"Are you kidding? Ice cream to brownies is mandatory!" You giggled, poking her nose playfully.
Hope wanted chocolate flavor, but you tried to tell her that vanilla was a better choice. "Since the brownies are made of chocolate it might be a bit too much chocolate then," you tried to reason, "plus vanilla is much better anyways!"
"Chocolate is best. Silly Y/N," Hope scoffed - making you laugh.
Eventually Jesse decided to make his presence known, walking into the kitchen and greeting you.
"Daddy!" Hope squealed and ran over to hug him.
"Hi princess!" He lifted her up and held her in his arms.
"You're home early!" You commented, giving him a polite smile.
"Yeah, we finished a bit earlier as a reward for our recent win," he shrugged.
You didn't quite know what to do next. Your shift didn't end for another hour or so, and the brownies weren't even finished yet, but now that Jesse was home you didn't want to overstay your welcome.
"I should probably get going then," you awkwardly said - not quite sure if you were telling him about leaving, or asking if you should.
"No," Hope protested as she heard you, "Y/N, stay!"
Jesse agreed with his daughter. "You should stay, at least until the brownies are done. Can't have you making them and not even getting a taste."
"That would be tragic," you stated with a laugh, giving in and deciding to stay a little longer.
If Jesse was honest with himself he was happy that he got to spend a little time with you too. From the start he had been attracted to you, but when he saw how great you were with Hope; and he got to know you better through small talk, the attraction had evolved into something more. He had even contemplated asking you out for a while now, but the fear of rejection held him back. Maybe you would find it weird seeing how he technically was your boss.
Before any of you could say another word your timer went off; indicating that the brownies were done. Hope clapped her hands together in glee, knowing what the sound meant. "Brownies!"
The three of you ate the brownies together in harmony. Jesse had gotten both chocolate and vanilla flavored ice cream out of the freezer, trying to make both his girls happy. Well, although you technically weren't his girl, he definitely wanted you to be.
You laughed and joked around with each other, all whilst listening to the Frozen soundtrack - that Hope refused to let you turn off.
After the brownies had been eaten it was time for Hope's afternoon nap. Jesse got up to take her, but you beat him to it. "I'll do it," you smiled and carried her up the stairs and into her bedroom.
Jesse trailed after you and watched as you laid her down and sung her favorite bedtime song, staying with her until she fell asleep.
You blushed as you felt his gaze on you, but kept your own gaze on Hope. Although you never dared to admit it to anyone you had developed a small crush on the footballer. You never said anything though, afraid he would find it weird since you worked for him.
Eventually you got up and faced him with a smile. "Well, I guess that it my cue to leave for today." He nodded, "I'll walk you to the door."
You grabbed your coat and said your goodbyes; but the minute you stepped outside you heard him speak up again.
"Would you," he cleared his voice before continuing, "would you like to go out for dinner sometime? Just the two of us, no Hope."
You smiled and internally cheered, happy he felt the same way that you did.
"Yeah, sounds like a date."
