I Want It That Way

Thankful

Chris trembled slightly, watching as Bucky set up the webcam and worked on hooking the laptop to the TV. They were going to Skype Chris' family, having already done so with Sebastian's family earlier by having Bucky hold the phone and found it difficult. Steve was observing what Bucky was doing and attempting to assist.

"Here, Chris." Sebastian brought in a plate with some pie on it, ignoring Steve's disapproving look. "Bucky said it was okay."

"Okay, Seb." Chris' hands were raking up and down his thighs, anxiety written all over his face. He was never this nervous to talk to his family but they'd be telling Chris' family about their relationship.

"Chris, we don't have to Skype them. We can just send a text to say Happy Thanksgiving." Sebastian soothed, setting the pie plate into Chris' lap and holding one of his hands for a moment.

"I promised them." Chris shook his head, grabbing the fork and starting to eat the pie. His nerves were still high but his shaking slowed as he ate.

Steve approached the couch, running his fingers through Chris' hair. "It's okay, Sugar."

"Can I sit in your lap?" Chris looked vulnerable, eyes huge as he looked at Steve. Sebastian had taken the empty plate and fork off to the kitchen. Chris desperately needed his Daddy to hold him.

"Of course." Steve gently pulled Chris to his feet and took the seat he had been in. Chris curled into Steve, feeling the super-soldier slide his arms around him. "I've got you."

Chris buried his face into Steve's neck, breathing in the scent of Steve's cologne. It soothed him, helped the trembling finally stop.

"Seb, you're gonna sit in my lap." Bucky had finished setting up and sat on the couch. Sebastian returned with big cups of water and set them down before seating himself in Bucky's lap. "Ready?"

"Mhm." Chris hummed, not taking his face from Steve's neck. He felt safer in Daddy's arms like nothing could touch him.

"Alright." Bucky squeezed Chris' ankle as the dark blond had stretched his legs into Sebastian's lap. Sebastian was leaning back against Bucky's chest while Chris was sideways in Steve's lap. Bucky pressed call and the Skype calling tone began to ring.

"Chris, I need you to stay Big for me." Steve murmured, rubbing his boyfriend's back. "Once we get done with this, you can be Little."

"Okay." Chris whispered, pressing more into Steve's warmth but looking towards the webcam. The first thing they saw was Scott's grinning face.

"Hey guys. Mom! It's time!" Scott attracted the rest of the Evans family and they huddled around.

"Chris? Why are you in Steve's lap?" Lisa looked confused, brow creasing. "And why is Sebastian in Sergeant Barnes' lap?"

"We need to tell you something later... But first. How is everyone?" Chris was proud that his voice didn't crack or waver.

"We're great." Shanna smiled at her brother as Carly called a greeting from the kitchen. "How are you doing?"

"Pretty good. Pretty happy." Chris relaxed slightly, no longer plastered to Steve but more just cuddling into him. "Been pretty busy."