First steps
author's note: because i can't get enough of Bowie
warnings:
Being on a cramped tour bus with a 14-month-old was what you thought was your worst nightmare every time. Luckily, Bowie has been a great traveller. Right now you and Bowie are sitting in the small living area, Bowie on your lap as you bounce him up and down, making him laugh.
Shane walks out of the bedroom area to see the two of you, and you smile at him
“Look, it’s Daddy,” you say to Bowie, pointing to Shane. Bowie reaches for him, making Shane laugh as he walks over to pick him up
“Hey Bo,” Shane mutters, bouncing him up and down. Bowie babbles, hands coming up to pat Shane’s face, making both of you laugh.
Shane sits down on the floor in front of you, helping him stand up. Bowie grabs his pacifier dangling from his shirt clip, putting it into his mouth while Shane slightly bounces him on the ground. You slide off the couch, sitting across from Shane, hands in your lap
“Do we wanna try walking again?” you ask.
The last few times you have tried to get Bowie to walk, it just ends up with him crawling where you want him and then getting distracted by one of his toys. Leaving you and Shane feeling a little defeated.
Shane shrugs, looking down at Bowie, who is standing mostly on his own
“Sure, why not,” Shane huffs, turning Bowie around to face you. “Alright, buba, got to mommy.” Shane keeps his hands on Bowie's waist until he feels like he's about to move, but when Bowie starts to take a step, he plops down on his diaper before crawling over to you
You sigh, looking over at Shane as you pick Bowie up, putting him back up on his feet. You look at Shane once more, who nods, signaling for you to try again
“Ok, Bo, let's go to daddy,” you mutter, holding on his hands, waiting for him to start moving.
You all stay like that for a good minute before Bowie finally lifts his foot off the ground and puts it in front of the other cause you and Shane hold your breath. You carefully guide Bowie towards Shane, as Shane extends his arms once Bowie makes it within arm's length. Shane grabs him with a big smile on his face
“Good job, Bo!” Shane grins, picking him up and pushing him up, making Bowie giggle through his pacifier. When Shane brings Bowie back down, he kisses his forehead. “I gotta show the boys,” Shane mumbles, standing up, Bowie resting against his chest as he opens the door connecting to the bedrooms
“Guys, come here; you have to see what Bo just did!” Shane shouts, causing all the guys to get up, herding to the living area, making it feel small
“Bowie took his first steps,” you say, looking up at all the boys
“What? That's amazing,” Lemy says, going up to pat Shane on the back, who can’t seem to wipe the grin off his face
“That's awesome,” Sal says, ruffling Bowie’s hair, making Bowie look up from Shane’s neck
“Sasa,” Bowie mumbles through his pacifier, reaching for Sal, making him laugh. Sal takes Bowie from Shane
“Who did he walk to?” Mitch asks, and you point to Shane
“Shane,” you say, standing up from the floor as Shane kisses your cheek
“If I was here, he would’ve come to me,” Sal says, making Shane turn, giving Sal a look
“Bullshit,” Shane huffs, making you jab his ribs
“Language”
“Yes ma’am, sorry,” Shane mumbles. “There's no way. I’m literally his father,” Shane says, pointing to himself
“Ok?” Sal shrugs. “She’s literally his mother, and he went to you,” Sal says, nodding his head towards you, making you shrug
“True,” you mumble, making Shane scoff
“Ok, well then let's see who he walks to. Babe, put him in between Sal and me and let him choose.” You shake your head, grabbing Bowie from Sal
“Mama,” Bowie mumbles to you, making you nod
“Yeah,” you mumble back to him. “Your daddy's being dramatic.” You make a face, causing Bowie to giggle
Sal and Shane both sit opposite from eachother as you put Bowie down in the middle, helping him stand up on his feet. Bowie looks at both of them for a moment before turning and walking over to Sal. Sal grins as he scoops him up
“Yes!” Sal shouts. “This man loves his uncle, Sal, don’t ya?” Sal tickles Bowie, making him giggle
“If that's the case, then you can try putting him to bed tonight,” you say, rubbing Shane's back as he pouts. Sal looks up at your comment, his face dropping
“Don’t get me wrong, I love the little guy. But I hear what happens at night. I think I’m ok.” Shane rolls his eyes dramatically, standing up from the floor
“No fair,” Shane mumbles, making you hide your laugh
“Shane, it’s ok.” You wrap your arms around his neck, pulling down for a quick kiss. When you pull away, a pout is still present on his lips
“But he went to Sal,” Shane groans, glaring at Sal, who is now trying to entertain a tired baby
“Yeah, but he went to you first. His first ever steps were to you,” you whisper, running a hand through his hair. A smile grows on Shane’s face at your words
“You’re right”
“I normally am.” You shrug, patting his cheek. “Now stop pouting and put our son to bed,” you instructed, and Shane nods
“Yup, got it”
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