relationship: cassie howard x fem!reader
warnings: none really
other notes: kinda hurt/confort (fav trope<33)
i heard a light knock at my door, it almost sounded like the person was unsure of if they really wanted me to answer.
i paused the sitcom that i was watching in my living room, since my family was out of town i could finally leave my bedroom (being my anti-social self) and i slowly walked over to the door.
before opening it i looked through the peephole of course, so i won't get kidnapped and i seen cassie.
she was soaking wet wearing a blue bralette with a cow print skirt, which i'm guessing was her halloween costume from the party tonight, which i didn't go to because i didn't want to be anywhere near Nate, given our past.
the only thing she had over her arms was a flimsy cardigan.
i immediately opened the door once i seen the state of her and welcomed her in.
as soon as she got safely inside the house with the door closed she collapsed into me with a hug.
i returned her hug and when she pulled away i realized that she'd been crying.
"what happened, cass?" i looked at her with sympathy in my eyes and grabbed her hand, guiding her over to sit on the couch with me.
she explained to me everything that's happened to her in the past 24 hours and i just felt so sad for her, and also angry. i wanted to fucking kill Daniel Dimarco.
"it's okay cassie. it's gonna be okay. you need to know that nothing he said is true, okay?" i said and grabbed her hands.
"i don't know, maybe he was right. i mean even Kat has told me that i lead on guys too much and every guy around me just sees me as a sexual object." she sighs, looking down at our intertwined hands.
"cassie, guys are stupid. i know better then anyone, and yea maybe you do lead guys on but i know you don't do it on purpose. even if you did that doesn't give them the right to try and pressure you into sex and then insult you. i can't guarantee that McKay or any other guy doesn't just see you as your body, as much as i think McKay doesn't, i can't read his mind. but what i can guarantee to you is that there are people who love you for more than that and even more people who would if they actually took the chance to get to know you." i look deep into her eyes and once i say the last sentence i see her eyes light up a bit.
"i just wish that i knew someone who thought of me as more than a pair of boobs, if they are out there." she sadly smiled at me.
i sighed, knowing that this is the time. i have to do this. it'll make her feel better.
"i do. you're funny, smart, caring, compassionate, reliable and thoughtful. you're one of the most complex, amazing, beautiful, fun people i've ever met and i wish you could see that side of yourself." i confessed.
she went silent for a couple seconds and i started to regret everything i said. she's probably really uncomfortable now and is gonna hate me-
my train of thought was interrupted when she leaned in and kissed me passionately. as soon as her lips touched mine i felt the most intense feelings of love that i didn't even know i was capable of feeling. my heart was beating out of my chest, my head was completely blank except for her and my stomach felt like it was going to explode.
she slowly pulled away and looked at me, shocked at what she'd just done.
"i'm so sorry. i know i overstepped and i don't blame you if you never talk to me again. that was way out of line and i'm so so sorry i know you're not into me like that i don't know what came over me, i-"
i stopped her rambling by kissing her again, softer this time. she leaned into the kiss and i put my hand on the back of her head, pushing her even closer to me.
she took her lips off of mine but didn't pull away. she just stayed there, touching noses with me and staring into my eyes.
"come on cassie, let's get you to bed, okay? we don't have to talk about this right now if you're not ready." i pulled away and stood up, offering my hand to pull her up with me.
"okay, i can sleep on the couch if you'd like." she said, taking my hand and standing up to face me.
"no you can take the bed it's okay i'll sleep on the couch."
"actually, could you sleep in the bed with me? i really don't feel like being alone tonight." she said shyly.
i agreed and we made our way over to the bedroom. i grabbed some pyjamas out of my drawer, and tossed them to her.
"here change into these, i'm not letting you sleep in that." i said with a small giggle.
she said ok and i turned around to give her some privacy while she changed.
after i got an extra pillow and a glass of water i returned to my bedroom and she was laid there, under my pink fluffy blanket.
i smiled at her and gave her the pillow and water before crawling into the bed next to her. i had a decently sized bed, big enough for when i have friends sleepover and they sleep in the ned with me but not too big for when it's just me.
"goodnight." she whispered and turned off the bedside lamp.
"goodnight cass."
