Pureblood (Lucius Malfoy) *COMPLETED*

CHAPTER 36 - BIRTHDAY GIRL

"People fall in love in mysterious ways... oh me, I fall in love with you every single day."

I'm not even half awake when I feel his lips on mine, soft and gentle, slowly swiping his tongue along my closed mouth. I kiss him back, feeling him smile as I bite his lip and he finally pulls away. "Good morning."

"Mm, good morning," I yawn, making him smirk. He comes close to kiss me again.

"Do you know what day it is?" I moan a little into his mouth, annoyed. I prayed he wouldn't find out, but I know he has. He pecks my nose cutely.

"Happy birthday."

I sit up, resting against the headboard as I sigh in defeat. Despite the fact I was trying desperately to forget this day, I smile. "Lucius- " I'm cut off by a small bang, my eyes widening at the sight. Millions of tiny confetti shower us from above, covering the bed in an array of colours. I blink, staring at the rainbow coloured paper covering me to my waist. Lucius laughs, and I do too as he brushes some confetti out of my hair. I watch him, smiling as he does so. "How did you know?"

He chuckles, laying on his back before pulling me onto his waist. "I have my ways..." I give him a look, which he seems to find even funnier. "So, what does my princess want to do to celebrate?" He tugs at the bottom of my tank top lightly, "I have a pretty good idea..." I smirk, pretending I don't notice what he's saying.

"Honestly, Lucius, it's not a big deal."

"Yes it is," he holds my waist tightly. "It's not everyday you get to celebrate your 19th birthday."

I smile sadly at him. "It's not that, It's just... I don't want to celebrate it without- " Lucius sighs, looking up at me with sorrowful eyes. "I know darling, but we have to make the most of it." I breathe out deeply, my hands on his chest as I nod.

Lucius had changed since that day we promised each other always. It had been two weeks since and he was more positive now - taking every opportunity he could to spend more time with me and make me happy. Whenever I felt down, he would hold me close, not letting me go until he had made me laugh, or at least smile. And whenever I missed Draco, he would sit with me for hours, telling me stories of when he was young and all the fun things they used to do together.

It was amazing how much my love grew for this man in no less than two weeks.

"I have another surprise for you," Lucius says more cheerfully, and just like that, my spirits are lifted. "Oh god, what now..?" I move off him so he can sit up beside me, watching as he whistles loudly. "Scorpion!" A faint sound of small paws rushing up the stairs is heard, and within seconds, our puppy runs happily into our room, coming to a halt right in front of the bed as he pants heavily, his little pink tongue hanging out. I gasp at the sight of him, covering my mouth in shock as I burst into a fit of laughter.

He tries to scratch off the party hat that sits on his head with his paw, until Lucius calls his name again and he immediately stops, barking happily at the two of us. "Oh baby, come here..." I pat the bed, allowing him to jump up beside us and run to my lap, the oversized party hat drooping over his face slightly. "Lucius, what did you do to him?" I try not to laugh as I untie the string from under his furry head, taking off the hat.

"You see? Even Scorpion wishes to celebrate your birthday."

I give him a look, making him raise an eyebrow playfully until I give in, sighing deeply. "Fine. But you have to promise not to make me wear one of those hats."

Lucius smirks, leaning forward to kiss me. " I promise."

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When we go downstairs, Lucius behind me and Scorpion running down the steps beside us, I gasp at the sight of the living room, my heart warming at the sight. I feel Lucius's hands as they slide around my waist, pulling me back into his chest whilst he kisses my cheek, nestling his face in my neck. "Do you like it?"