we said no one else (Cassian x Reader)
Fandom: A Court of Thorns and Roses
Warning(s): there’ so much angst. like there’s not even an ounce of happy until the very end
Word Count: 1328
Summary: It’s your birthday and Cassian isn’t there. That wouldn’t be so bad it if he wasn’t with someone else.
what do you do when the one who means the most to you is the one who didn’t show?
You laid in bed waiting. Hours had gone by, and you had still hoped he would come. It shouldn’t have bothered you so much. Most fae didn’t celebrate birthdays. It seemed unimportant when you had an eternity of them, but it was something your family had enjoyed. Your parents had seen each year as a celebration no matter how many had passed.
Cassian had loved it and had been at every party your parents threw since you got together. That’s what made it so noticeable that he wasn’t there. For an hour you were able to rationalize it but after three it was obvious something was wrong. Throughout the night you assured your family and friends everything was fine even though you could barely breathe. You kept your face neutral even with the looks your mother kept sending you. You gave simple answers to questions about Cassian’s whereabouts determined to get through the night.
As all the guests were leaving, your mother finally got you alone. The look on her face was more serious than you’d seen in a long time.
“Do not accept less than you deserve,” she whispered. “No matter who is giving it.”