I Want It That Way

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  "Chris, I'm gonna take Seb and run to see Tony for something. We'll be back." Bucky held Chris by the back of the neck and kissed him quickly. 

"How long?" Chris pouted, leaning into Bucky's chest.

"A few hours. Stevie will keep you company." Bucky soothed. "Honey, you and Stevie need to spend time together too. You can't just spend time with me and Sebby all the time. Stevie needs some Chris Love. It's only Tuesday and you promised to help Stevie on Thursday with the cooking."

"Fine." Chris nuzzled Bucky's neck before hearing Sebastian coming down the hall. "Sebby! Make sure no enthusiastic fans grope our boyfriend!"

"Wait. What?" Bucky looked so confused. Chris and Sebastian both cursed at the fact that they hadn't told Steve or Bucky about Chris being groped.

"Nothing!" Chris smiled innocently. "Have fun with Tony."

"Mmm..." Bucky gave them both suspicious looks before sighing. "Stevie! We're leaving!"

"Okay." Steve came out of the nearby kitchen, drying his hands on a towel. "No need to shout though. I'm right here."

"Oooh. Burn." Chris sniggered.

"Okay, Sassholes. We'll be back." Bucky kissed Steve quickly, feeling how both Seb and Chris stared at them intensely. "Love you both."

"We love you too." Chris answered for both of them as Steve was slightly dazed. Bucky and Sebastian left to go to the Tower to bother Tony and his girlfriend in an effort to give Steve and Chris time alone.

"What would you like to do?" Steve watched Chris carefully, noticing the way the other blond seemed to shy away from him.

"You pick." Chris said in a way that reminded Steve of the first night he ever stayed with the other blond.

"Baby, I'm sorry for scaring you that time. I shouldn't have yelled at you." Steve apologized, looking very earnest and apologetic. "I should have explained what you were doing that was wrong. Not just shouted."

"It's fine." Chris slowly moved closer to Steve who didn't move which he appreciated.

"No, it's not. It was wrong of me to shout." Steve frowned, thinking back over that day and realizing there were signs that he was between headspaces. Chris had been very on edge, nervous and fluttering about rather than just sitting to observe like he tended to do.

"Mm." Chris lowered his forehead to rest on Steve's broad chest, bringing his own arms up to grip the back of Steve's t-shirt that was actually Bucky's. Steve slowly brought his arms around Chris, holding him close. " 's Fine. Really. You've apologized and I know you mean it."

"I love you, Baby." Steve kissed the top of Chris' head. "Tell me if I ever scare you like that again so I can make it right. I don't want you to be afraid of me."

"I know." Chris hummed, shuffling as close as he could and pressing into Steve's warm chest. "Love you too, Steve."

"What do you say to some actual naked cuddling?" Steve knew Chris liked being able to feel all of his partner.

"Sounds amazing." Chris was feeling lazy, sliding his arms around Steve's neck in a silent plea to be carried. Steve couldn't help but chuckle and lifted Chris by the thighs, carrying him to the bedroom and setting the other blond down.

"Silly." Steve set his phone on the nightstand and started to strip while Chris watched him openly. Steve finished undressing and moved to Chris, helping the other man undress. He traced his fingers over Chris' soft skin and smiled softly at him.

"Hurry and cuddle me." Chris demanded, pulling on Steve until the bigger blond laid down. Chris squirmed on top of Steve, humming happily at the feeling of the other man against him.

"Why the hell are you so cute?" Steve questioned, nibbling on Chris' bare shoulder. "I can't even handle it some days..."

"Genetics. I took all the cute." Chris quipped, giggling slightly at the feeling of the soft nips. Of course, he'd deny that he ever giggled though.

"I have to agree." Steve squeezed Chris, feeling how the actor squirmed again. "Ticklish?"

"No!" Chris yelped, rolling off of Steve and trying to escape but being thwarted by Steve lunging on top of his back and pinning him down. "Steeeeeveeee."

"Chriiiiiiissssss." Steve snickered, pressing Chris into the bed with his body and tickling the other blond who shrieked with laughter.

"Please! Pleaseeeee." Chris cried out, squirming even more and trying to escape.

"Please what?" Steve bit the back of Chris' neck lightly, feeling how the other man froze.

"No tickling." Chris begged, pressing up against Steve and whining.

"Fine, Baby." Steve switched to just lightly rubbing Chris' sides with his fingertips. "Settle, Sugar."

"Sorry." Chris pressed his head back into Steve's shoulder and relaxing as the warmth and weight of the super-soldier on him made him feel protected.

"Just relax, my Baby." Steve's voice was very soft and fond as he rubbed Chris' sides and hips. "I love you so very much, Chris. Don't forget that. I know we don't spend as much time together as we do with Seb and Bucky but I love you."

"I love you too." Chris turned his head slightly, putting his face close to Steve's and kissing him lightly. "My Captain and my Daddy."

"Pretty Baby." Steve moved off of Chris and pulled him close to just cuddle. He spooned Chris, fitting the man in the curve of his body and holding him tightly. "I won't let go, okay? I won't ever let go until you and Seb want me to."

"Never. We won't want you to let go." Chris shifted slightly, pressing his back more firmly against Steve's chest and wondering what brought on Steve's sudden melancholy. "You and Bucky are the best things that've happened to us."

"We both love you." Steve spoke simply, feeling Chris' leg come back and over both of his. He was worried about the inevitable aging and demise of their boys. This last time they were left alone showed out how much more fragile they were than the two super-soldiers. He didn't want to lose them, they were his and Bucky's world.

"Stevie?" Chris squirmed free and then rolled to face the pale blond, holding Steve's face between his hands and pressing a kiss to each part of his face. To his forehead, his cheeks, his chin, his nose and delicate ones to his closed eyes.

"Hm?" Steve slowly opened his eyes to look at the pure blue ones of Chris and felt the younger man press a chaste kiss to his lip.

"Whatever you're thinking about, it's probably a long way off." Chris spoke fiercely, fingers digging into Steve's face slightly. "Don't waste time now worrying about something that won't happen for a long time."

"I'm just scared. You and Seb are so breakable. What if Bucky or I accidentally forget ourselves and hurt you guys?" Steve was bad at expressing his thoughts.

"Steve... You and Seb have been dating since we filmed Winter Soldier. That's over four years. You haven't hurt him, have you? And Bucky and I got together at the beginning of filming Civil War. He hasn't hurt me." Chris slid his arms around Steve's neck, holding Steve's head to his chest and sighing. "You both are so very conscious of not hurting us. Even when you aren't paying attention, you are. I've seen you move to prevent something from splattering on me without even realizing it. You've saved Seb multiple times from falling without even having your eyes on him. Bucky's grabbed both Seb and I when we nearly walked into traffic while talking to each other. You guys won't hurt us."
Steve pressed his face into Chris' chest, taking comfort in being held and sighed lowly. "I hate how rational you and Seb can be."
"You and Bucky can be pretty rational too." Chris snickered, kissing the top of Steve's head. "Can we go back to just cuddling and being little goofballs now that we've got the heavy stuff cleared?"

"Yeah. C'mere. I wanna hold you." Steve squirmed free and tugged Chris on top of him.

"You smell so good. Makes me feel safe and like I'm always home when you hold me." Chris muttered, nosing at Steve's neck and closing his eyes. "All of you make me feel safe."

"Oh, Babe." Steve smiled brightly, running his warm hands over Chris' back. He remembered Bucky telling him that Chris likes massages and he started to work the knots from Chris' back, earning a low pleased moan. Steve could feel how Chris became limp and pliant on top of him, his breathing slow and deep but he wasn't asleep. Chris was just entirely relaxed and content.