mia/mimi

hey i saw u are back!! could u done az X reader on her birthday??

a/n: i can try😌 i apologize in advance for any wrong grammar or such. i haven’t done this in a while.

warnings: fluff. lots.

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In all honesty, your birthday never really mattered much to you. It was too much planning, too much attention, too exhausting.

But for your mate- your birthday was everything.

You had waken up to soft kisses ghosting along your skin and Azriel’s warm smile as he peered down at you in the dim light. His eyes were squinted, his hair mused from sleep, and you could just tell, he was so excited.

This was the first birthday he got to spend with you, and he was determined to make it the best one you had.

He was aware that you were not the biggest fan of birthdays, but he knew that he could change your mind.

So when you just rolled over and shoved your head back towards the pillow, he frowned and got off the bed.

You startled when he picked you up, still half asleep. He carried you down the stairs, pressing soft kisses into your hair and mumbling sweet nothings like, “good morning, baby.” And, “today is my little love’s special day, isn’t it?”

You just smiled into his chest and shook your head.

When he had set you down at the table, you had gasped at what was set out. What you expected to have been breakfast was actually a jumpsuit. It had different shades of the colour of your eyes, these big buttons that managed to stand out the most, and it was all silky and new.

You had absolutely loved it.

After you thanked him a million times and then some, he just grinned at you and said, “I was the one who found it.”

And the way you could just hear how proud he was, made you smile so wide. He was adorable.

After you both had changed, you emerged into your living room dressed and ready to go. Az was yet to give you an actual location, but you couldn’t help but feel giddy with excitement.

Your mate had dressed simple in dark blues and blacks that matched with his wings and the Siphons kept on the back of his scarred hands. He knew he looked good.

He stopped in the doorway for a moment when he saw you, all dressed up and pretty in that jumpsuit he had bought you and the ring kept on your left finger from the mating ceremony, and he felt so overcome with love, he may have swayed on the spot.

As he winnowed you two away, he whispered in your ear, “absolutely stunning, my love. As always.”

You both appeared in what looked to be a small street in front of a small café. When you entered, you instantly knew where you were.

Helion had visited the Night Court a few months prior, and had told you about this cute little café in his Court that also acted as a bookstore. The books were all extremely expensive and first editions, but the entire place had an ethereal kinda feeling to it.

Looking back over your shoulder at Azriel, you knew he was remembering the conversation you had with him shortly after talking with Helion. You had mentioned how badly you had wanted to go, but never had any time.

Well, now was your time.

You sat down with your mate at a small table beside a large window overlooking the bay. The birds flew close to the water and the sun was now all the way up. It was gorgeous.

When the waitress came and asked for your order, you were about to open your mouth when Az beat you to it. He ordered you both coffee and a strawberry cheesecake.

You raised a brow at him. “Cheesecake? Are you straying from your diet, love?”

He just chuckled. “For you? Of course.” And after a moment, he added, “Anything for you.”

When the waitress returned with your order, you both politely thanked her before picking up your mugs and taking a sip. You were about to plunge your fork into the cake when Azriel tutted and his shadows wrapped around your wrist, gently restraining it. “Not quite yet, darling.”

He reached into his pocket and pulled out three candles and a lighter. After setting the candles and lighting them, he smiled at you and said, “I have a cheesy declaration to make, if you’d let me.”

“You’ll just do it anyways, won’t you?”

He smirked. “Well, yes.” He cleared his throat and pulled out a crumpled piece of paper from his jacket, which earned him a laugh.

“My love, my mate, my dearest girl; you are the love of my life. You are my other half. I have been made aware that you do not appreciate this specific day, but I strongly do. I am appreciative of this day because you were brought into this dark world, bringing with you a new light that will later on shine on my life. I appreciate you and your kindness, and will forever be grateful for this day because it means that you are here. On this world. With me. Forever. I love you, sweetheart.”

You were not an emotional person. You did not cry over small things. But you did not consider this a small thing.

You looked at him, right in the eye. “I love you. I don’t deserve you. I love my birthday now, thankyou.”

He gave a triumphant grin and leaned forward. “Happy birthday, my love. Eat up.”