Cassie comes home to you and Harrison cooking dinner and listening to music and she just stands there and maybe cries happy tears because she never thought she could have a life like this <3
cassie mckay who hasnโt cried in years but the sight of you, her girlfriend, with her son engulfed in domestic bliss is enough to finally crack her.
the front door creaks open and an exhausted cassie steps inside. all of her shifts are hard but this one especially was draining. she hangs her bag and takes off her shoes before making her way to the kitchen.
you and harrison hadnโt even heard cassie come in because youโre blasting music. valerie by amy winehouse is playing on the speaker in the kitchen. both you and harrison are dancing and singing playfully with big grins on your faces. for dinner you were making pasta and harrison was your little helper for tonight. the water boils and the noodles sit in the pot as you dance and sing with your stepson.
the second cassie sees you and harrison goofing off in the kitchen, she freezes. there was once a time in her life where she didnโt even think sheโd make it to 30. cassie gave up on love a long time ago โ that is until she met you. youโve given her more than she could ever imagine. you not only getting along with harrison but really bonding with him is the cherry on top of your relationship. cassieโs mind drifts to the future as she takes in the sight of you and harrison singing and dancing. the one thought she keeps circling back to is making you her wife.
cassie doesnโt even realize she started crying until you spun around and saw her. immediately you grew concerned. something absolutely horrible mustโve happened if sheโs crying. harrisonโs oblivious, still dancing carefree. โhey, buddy, can you be on stirring duty for me?โ you ask him as you ruffle his hair.
he nods and walks over to the stove, his back facing his mom. worriedly, you walk over to your girlfriend. โwhatโs wrong, babyโ you ask her in the softest possible voice.
โnothingโ, she sniffles.
you cup her face and wipe away her tears. โwhy are you crying?โ
โoh, uhโ, she chuckles, feeling silly for crying over you and harrison dancing and singing together while cooking. โi guess just thisโ, she motions to the kitchen. โit just makes me happy.โ
the expression on your face sheds any trace of worry and softens, your heart warmed by the sentiment. you lean in, planting a tender kiss against cassieโs lips. her arms wrap around your waist, never wanting to let go. โiโm happy your happyโ, you murmur, your face a few inches away from hers.
โme too. i justโ, she takes a deep grounding breath. โi just never thought i could have a life like this.โ cassie kisses your cheek next to your ear a bunch which makes you giggle. harrison turns around to see his mom with you.
โmom!โ he shouts excitingly. harrison runs up to you two. you take a step to the side so harrison can greet his mom.
โhey, budโ, cassie says as she wraps her arms around her son. she kisses the top of his head and then he pulls back. โdid you have a good day?โ
โyeah, awesome! weโre making pasta. iโm going to learn how to make five cheese marinara sauce.โ
cassieโs gaze shifts from harrison to you. โitโs gonna be great.โ
he runs back over to the stove, resuming stirring the pasta. the song playing has since changed. iris by the goo goo dolls echos throughout the kitchen. cassie wraps her arms around you again. youโre smiling which makes her smile. then she gives you a delicate kiss and your hands grip her scrubs, pulling her closer to you. after a few seconds, cassie pulls back. she has a huge grin on her face and her eyes flicker with impishness. โwhat?โ you ask with a smile.
โi love youโ, she replies before giving you another kiss.