prompt; how they spend their first Christmas
with Bentley Warren + Derek Morgan

DEREK HAD INVITED BENTLEY to Chicago for Christmas, instead of having separate holidays and Bentley staying in Virginia by himself. They were both excited when he agreed, despite the fact that Bentley would be meeting his boyfriend's family and they had only been together for about five-ish months. Bentley was so excited that be started to buy gifts early and asked Derek's opinion for each gift.

Bentley was determined to make it a good start with the family. As excited as he was, with every inching mile (they decided to make it a road trip), Bentley grew more nervous. The long car ride had been filled with short red-light kisses, hands on thighs, sharing of dreams and thoughts, and little reassurances.

They carried their bags up into the apartment once Derek had pulled up to his mother's building. Bentley bounced on his feet as he waited for his boyfriend's family to answer the door, and with every passing moment, his mind began to wonder.

What would his family think about Derek bringing home a white man? What about bring home a man at all? Did he tell his family? Did his mom keep Bentley a secret from his sisters? Derek shot a look at boyfriend, now that he had sensed the fidgeting, and sent him a reassuring smile.

His mother opened the door, and greeted the two with smiles and hugs. Bentley decided he really had nothing to worry about after that night. His Christmas vacation was going to be great, and he adored his boyfriend's family.

"Told you," Derek muttered to him later that night as he pressed a kiss to Bentley's cheek.

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CHRISTMAS EVENING HAD BEEN spent with his entire family that resided in Chicago. Things had been weird at first, and Derek came out to his family as he introduced Bentley. It quickly changed as the family welcomed Bentley in like their own, and the night went smoothly.

Bentley sat next to Derek on his aunt's couch, almost on top of the older man. Nobody minded, really. They watched as the younger kids unwrapped presents and played with new toys and gushed over new clothes. Derek gently poked at Bentley's side to catch his attention. Bentley hummed softly and lolled his head onto Derek's shoulder as he glanced up.

"You ever thought about kids?" Derek asked as he glanced at his little cousins again.

Bentley actually grinned, "One day, I'd like some. I'm in no rush for children, but yes, one day. You?"

"Maybe," Derek shrugged. "I mean, the thought is great, but it would have to be with the right person and I'd have to be ready to step back from my job."

"I understand," Bentley nodded, and he turned to kiss Derek's cheek. "Kids are a lot of commitment."

They left the conversation to laughter interrupting them. His entire family stared at them as his sister kneeled on the arm of the couch with mistletoe above them. Derek rolled his eyes and nearly pushed his sister playfully, but Bentley had cupped his face and made him turn his head. He smiled softly before he went in for the quick kiss.

"Merry Christmas!" His sister shouted from above them.

Bentley laughed once the kiss was ceased, "Pretty successful first Christmas."

"Hell yes," Derek muttered.

a/n ➸ 🥺🥺 I love these two. anyway, please send requests for your favorite pairing, but please don't feel obligated to do so. wanting to write =/= motivation to write actual book chapters