Will was running late, the computers at his office crashed and the new column he was working on was lost. This resulted in him having to rewrite everything. Will Horton was a 24 year old, sports column writer for the Salem Harold. He had graduated from Salem University, where he majored in journalism, and wrote for the college paper. His love and knowledge of sports quickly led him to create his own sports website for the university, and landed him all the stories that had to do with anything sports related. His talent was endless and earned him many job offers from major newspapers, and internships with some of the top sports broadcasting networks around the country. Instead of living the lavish lifestyle these opportunities would provide for him, he chose to stay in his hometown and work at the local paper. The one and only reason was the most important thing in his life. His five year old daughter Arianna. Salem provided him a place to make a stable home for her, and offered the comfortable of his huge family around to help when needed. Being a father at such a young age wasn't easy, being a single father at his age was exhausting, that's why he chose to stay and have the solid support of his family. Arianna's mother, Gabi, had turned her back on them shortly after Ari had turned one, she ran away to live the young adult life with an ex convict who also happened to be Will's cousin Nick. At first Will was happy that Gabi had found someone, she had been completely devastated when she told Will about her pregnancy and he blurted back that he was gay. Sure it wasn't they best way to come out to your girlfriend of 2 years, but that's how it happened. So he was happy for her, even if his cousin had just gotten out of jail, he spent time in prison paid for his crimes. At least that is what Will thought at first, until Nick started getting demanding, and Gabi became distant. He remembers clearly the day he got home from school, to find them both passed out in the living room, beer bottles, and white powered littering the coffee table, Ari, who was only 8 months at the time sitting in her playpen screaming her little head off. He had grabbed his daughter packed her a bag and left, spending a few weeks living with his grandmother Marlena, until he could get his own place. 2 months later Gabi swore she was clean, she had gotten a job and stopped talking to Nick. As much as what happened, she was Ari mother and Will didn't want his daughter to grow up without her. He had agreed to let her back in Ari's life, on one condition Ari lived with him and Gabi stayed away from Nick. Things were going great, Gabi was back to being the devoted mother she was when Ari was first born. However this didn't last long, the day of Ari's first birthday, Gabi showed up at fire hall where the party was taking place, stoned with Nick in tow. She was escorted out by her brother Rafe, and that was the last time Will had seen her. He received court papers 2 weeks later, Gabi had signed away all rights. Will was devastated but knew he needed to be there for his daughter, he was all she had now. So he worked hard in school, and took the job offer, with the exception that he didn't travel or have to work late hours. With his talent the local paper was more then willing to accommodate his request. Everything was going well until today. His mother usually picked Ari up from school and brought her back to the Dimera Mansion until Will was done with work. Will had signed up Ari for tee ball and today was her first practice, the field was right outside her elementary school, where she attended kindergarten. All the players on the team were in also kindergarten students so the coach would pick them up and start practice, and then by the time it was over Will would be able done with work and be able to pick her up. However because of the computer system at work, this was not the case and now Will was running 10 minutes late. He forgot the paperwork at home that had the coaches information so he had no way of contacting him, and the school office was already closed.

Sonny Kirakis was a 27 year old successful business owner, he had a few coffee shops named Common Grounds spread throughout Illinois and was just starting to get into the club business with his recent opening of TBD located in Salem. He was a busy man but still loved sports and kids, so he decided to give himself a hobby that combined the two, coaching tee ball. Sure he wanted something a little more challenging and would have loved to coach older kids, where the games were more competitive, but everyone had to start somewhere, right. His first day of coaching had been spent having the kids tossing baseballs back and forth, he figured teaching them to throw and catch would be the hardest part so better to start that early. After only a 10 minutes he knew what kids would be in the outfield, the ones who were more busy picking flowers then actually throwing a ball. Outfield in tee ball wasn't that hard, the kids were young and most of them wouldn't be able to hit the ball that far way. One of the kids was amazing though, a little petite girl with long dark curls caught almost every ball, and had a great arm. It was hard for him to believe this girl, Arianna, was only 5.

"Arianna" Sonny called over to her. The girl ran over to Sonny staring up at him with her big blue eyes. "Your really good, how about I show you how to swing?"

They spent the rest of practice resetting the tee, Ari wasn't as talented at hitting the ball as she was throwing or catching but she seemed determined and he knew with a little practice she could be amazing. Once Sonny noticed parents showing up to the field he decided it was time for practice to end, the parents came over to meet him and gather their children. He got pulled into a few conversations and before he knew it most of the kids were gone. When he looked back over to the field he noticed Arianna sitting in the grass staring at the parking lot, a worried look on her face.

"Arianna, is your mommy or daddy coming to get you?" Sonny asked walking over to her, a little worried.

"I don't have a mommy." Ari said looking up at him. "My daddy promised he would be here, we pinky sweared and all and my daddy never breaks a promise" She informed tears starting to gather in her eyes.

"It's ok sweetie. He is just a little late. It's fine we can sit here and wait together." Sonny said sitting down next to her

After a few seconds of silence and a few tears rolled down Arianna's face Sonny decided he needed to distract her. He didn't know how though, he liked kids but didn't know how to dealing with upset crying children. "So Arianna.." Sonny began

"Ari." Ari interrupted

"I'm sorry?" Sonny asked confused

"My name is Ari, it is only Arianna when I'm in trouble"

"Oh, sorry, Ari. Umm..." Sonny was rubbing the back of his neck trying to think of a conversation to have with a 5 year old.

"Do you have any kids?" Ari asked

"No, not yet"

"Oh, how about a wife."

"No"

"A husband?"

Sonny didn't answer her he just started at this little girl who was looking up at him. The tears were gone and Ari had a serious look on her face.

"Daddy said its ok for boys to have a husband and some girls to have a wife. Love is love."

"Yes, that's true your daddy is really smart."

"Yea he is, he is the smartest daddy in the whole world." Ari said a smile blooming on her face. "So do you?"

"Do I what?"

"Have a husband?"

"No, I don't"

"Oh, daddy doesn't either, but one day I hope he does. He doesn't want a wife." Ari said and then jumping up and started running over to the most beautiful man Sonny had ever seen in his life. "Daddy" she called out and jumped into his arms.

"Hey, baby girl. I'm so so sorry I'm late." Will said squeezing his daughter tight and pressing loud smacking sounded kisses all over her face

Ari laughed and squirmed in Wills arms. "It's ok coach Sonny stayed with me while we waited for you." As Will put her down, he then looked up and the first thing he noticed was this gorgeous man, and his big brown eyes staring directly at him

"Hi, I'm Sonny Kiriakis" Sonny introduced himself extending his hand to Will.

"Hi, Will Horton" Will answered back taking Sonny's hand in his. After holding his hand for longer then appropriate he let go. "I'm sorry I'm late, the computers crashed at work, and I had rewrite everything. It was a disaster, I promise this will never happen again." Will said babbling, he had a habit of talking too much when he was nervous. And now he was most definitely nervous he was talking to this amazing looking man, and the first impression he gives is that he cant even pick his own child up on time.

"It's fine really. Wait Will Horton, as in the Will Horton, chief sports write for the Salem Harold?"

"Guilty" Will answered smiling

"Wow, your writing his amazing, I always follow your picks for the championships too. You really know your sports."

"Thanks" Will said ducking his head towards the ground, hoping Sonny wouldn't notice the deep red blush forming on his cheeks. Damn his fair skin he thought.

"Daddy! I want to go home! You promised me ice cream" Ari called out.

"Sorry, if I don't get her her ice cream its not going to be pretty." Will huffed out finally getting enough control to be able to look up, at his daughter's coach. His daughter coach, he told himself again. He needed to stop, he was acting like a kindergartner with a crush. No wait Ari, didn't even act this bad. He needed to pull it together this man probably wasn't even gay.

"Yea sure, its fine" Sonny lied, he didn't want this man to leave yet. He was the most stunning man he ever laid eyes on, and if what Ari had said was true then he was gay too.

"I guess Ill be seeing you around." Will called over his shoulder already walking over to where Ari was waiting, hands on her hips and foot impatiently hitting the ground.

"I sure hope so." Sonny called back

Will just stared at him for a few minutes, stunned. He couldn't believe it was this man flirting with him?

"I've been waiting for a bazillion years. Come on already." And all too soon Ari was grabbing his hand and pulling him over to the car.

He would definitely not be late picking her up again, in fact maybe he would show up early from now on.

-So this idea just hit me and not sure if its any good. If you want more let me know, I have some idea's but will take some time to get written so updates wouldn't be on a set schedule. Also if anyone has ideas of something they want in this story I'm up for suggestions just PM me so it doesn't spoil it for anyone else. If you don't want more then it will just be this one shot. Thanks for reading :) P.S. I love reviews.