Wrapped Around You Both — Fresh Dad Alfie Buttle x Reader
I’ve been thinking of AB with a new born baby recently and I had to write about it
You’re curled up on the sofa, half asleep under a blanket. The house is quiet except for the soft cooing of your newborn.
A small fuss wakes you up and before you can even move, Alfie’s already on his feet. His hair is messy, hoodie half on, eyes still a little sleepy. He moves quietly, instinctive, heading straight for the baby.
“Alright, alright, I’ve got you,” he murmurs softly, and you can hear the gentle way he settles her against his chest. One hand supporting her head, the other rubbing slow circles on her back. She quiets almost instantly.
You shift on the sofa, watching him. A few weeks ago he’d have been nervous, double-checking every movement, looking at you like he needed permission. Now he moves like he knows exactly what he’s doing, calm and steady.
“She’s got you wrapped around her finger already,” you say softly.
He smiles down at her. “Course she does.”
“You’ve been up every time she cries.”
“So have you.”
“Not as fast as you.”
He shrugs, still focused on her. “I hear her.”
You make room on the sofa, and he sits down beside you, careful not to wake her. You lean into him, resting your head on his shoulder. His arm wraps around you automatically, holding you close.
“You should sleep,” he whispers.
“So should you,” you mumble.
“Later,” he says, brushing your hair back gently.
The baby shifts slightly and he adjusts her hold without missing a beat. You watch him, feeling your heart soften. He’s not just your boyfriend, he’s her dad now, and he makes it look effortless.
You lean up and press a soft kiss to his cheek. He turns slightly and kisses you back, careful, gentle.
“She’s got your nose,” you whisper.
“Unlucky,” he murmurs with a small grin.
After a while, she’s asleep again. Alfie rests his head against yours, still holding her close. “Think she likes me more,” he says quietly.
“Definitely not,” you answer, smiling.
“Debatable,” he teases, and you close your eyes, letting yourself relax against him. He stays like that with you both, protective, gentle, completely at ease, and it’s impossible not to feel safe.















