Her Given (Editing)

Chapter 35 - Cole's Birthday Part 1

AN: make sure to read the author's note at the end...

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Avelyn's POV

I check myself over once more in the mirror, making sure all is in place. My hair is cascading down my back, flowing down in long, wavy, silver waterfalls. I still hadn't really figured out how to do makeup all that well, so I just opted for some mascara and chapstick. I'm dressed clad in a purple, off the shoulder dress that reaches down to about mid thigh, accentuating my curves nicely.

I normally wouldn't go for purple, but it's Coco's favorite color. And I know he'd appreciate seeing me in it for his birthday... that just so happens to be today.

Sure, my surprise for him may not be that great, but it's the best I could do on such short notice or without leaving the house. I had to make due with what I had, which in my opinion wasn't enough. But it's better than nothing, I guess.

Besides, I have something else planned for later. Something I'm sure he's going to appreciate very much.

With that thought in mind, and a little mischievous smirk on my face, I turn my back to the mirror and face the door, making my way over to it to exit and bound down the stairs. I decide to ditch the shoes, though, because I really don't feel like wearing them. Honestly, shoes are a pain.

I follow their voices that lead me to the living room and I enter with a large grin. They all stop their conversing to look over at me, having heard the intrusion. They all smile largely when they see my attire, looking me up and down shamelessly, biting their lips.

"Oh, kitten," Cole speaks up. "I'd say my favorite color really does do you justice. You look lovely, Ava." His compliment has me blushing, losing my cool confidence for a short moment before I mentally slap it back into place.

"Thank, Coco. Happy birthday, by the way!" (A/N: Billie Eilish, anyone?)

"Awe, thanks, Ava. Now, are you gonna give the birthday boy a kiss?" He asks, wiggling his eyebrows. I roll my eyes, refraining from practically sprinting over there to jump on him. Instead, I walk slowly, trying to keep up my air of confidence. When I reach him, he scoops me into his arms, making me giggle as I wrap my arms around his neck, giving him a long, lingering kiss.

"I love you, kitten," he breathes against my lips; my smile grows impossibly wider.

"I love you too, Coco."

"Hey! Where's my kiss?" Ashton asks playfully, causing Cole to grumble against my lips, and I laugh loudly against his.

"Thanks for ruining the fucking moment, dick head," he growls, nipping at my bottom lip cheekily. Ash doesn't respond, though, snickering at Cole's expense instead. Coco finally allows me to leave his embrace, and I gradually slide down to touch my feet to the floor.

"So, what've you got planned today, princess?" Xavier asks.

"Well, it's actually a surprise, but I know it isn't much. It was the best I could do without leaving the house alone, or anything." I slump a little, embarrased at my lack of ability to get one of my boyfriends something for his birthday.

"Hey, don't worry about it, Avelyn. I'm sure whatever you have planned is going to be amazing. As long as I'm with you, I'm sure this birthday is going to be the best one yet." Cole is just too sweet for his own damn good. My smile immediately returns.

"Thanks, Coco."

"No, thank you, kitten."

"Alright, so are you ready for your surprise now? I set everything up while you were all sleeping," I inquiry, hands clasped behind my back nervously.