"Love, wake up it's morning!" Ugh, just a few more minutes, it's holidays. Don't I deserve a sleep in? I rolled over, snuggling into my blankets more. "Come on, the birthday girl can't miss her own birthday can she?" I groan. "Birthday girl wants to sleep" I groan again. "Aw but her loving boyfriend wants to celebrate!" I felt the blankets being pulled off, firm hands gripped onto me and threw me over a shoulder. "Padfoot put me down" I groan. Is there something wrong with sleeping in? "Never!" Ugh... Just let me go back to bed. A sweet smell distracted me from Padfoots antics. Was it my fox senses getting the better of me or was someone cooking downstairs? "Oh so I see my little vixen has noticed breakfast, want to get up now?" I heard him chuckle. What will I choose, food or sleep? The growl of my stomach had already answered me question. "I'll take that as a yes". I watched my room get smaller and smaller in the distance as he walked away with me over his shoulder. When we finally got to the source of the amazing smell he put me down. "Happy birthday Vixy!" The other three marauders stood in the kitchen with a large plate of pancakes. "You guys made me breakfast?... Well attempted I see" Remus held in a laugh as the other two pouted. They were covered in batter and flour. "Well thank you, it smells amazing"
The day went by quickly, after breakfast we went into the boys tent and relaxed. By the time lunch came a few owls came by to drop off presents and that's when the boys decided to hand me theirs. "I'm sure you'll love it Vixen!" I opened the box to see a fox plush, its fur was an oaky brown much like mine and its button eyes stared at me. It had little floppy arms and legs, with a fluffy tail. It was so cute. "Thank you Prongs! It's adorable!" Remus was the next to hand me a gift. I tore apart the news paper wrapping to see a leather bound book full of blank pages. "I noticed your old one was a bit full, thought you'd like more space" I could already picture all the things I could write and draw in here, it was a very thoughtful gift. "Thank you Moony, I'll use it always!" I gave him a quick hug. Peter shyly came up from behind him and handed me a small bag of sweets. "Thanks Wormy, now we have snacks for later!"
"What about you Padfoot? I'm sure Vixen will love it" James nudged him cheekily. "I'm saving it for later... Little vixy here has to wait"
The rest of the day was amazing. We decided to explore London, and show James and Sirius the "Muggles amazing lifestyle" as they put it. I still couldn't help but think about what Sirius was planning, but I was easily distracted by the others. When we returned home we had an awesome dinner, Remus had managed to cook an amazing roast. I never knew how much of an amazing cook he was. "Remus seriously, please cook for us more" He was far better then the others, who had spent an hour this morning cleaning up their mess. "Only if you help, these two can't stop messing about in the kitchen" He points to James and Sirius, who were keeping to themselves, I wonder what they were on about. "Well Elsie, I'm ready for bed. I really do hope you've had a good day" He pulls me in for a quick hug before calling Peter. I was almost ready to sleep too, maybe it was time I get to bed. After all it has been a busy day.
"Come on Wormy, you should go too" Peter gets up from the table and follows Remus to the tent. I turn back to James and Sirius, who seemed to be in a deep conversation. "You guys good there?" They jumped, as if surprised of my presence. "Yeah... Yeah we are good" Sirius' face was as red as a tomato. "Well, I'm almost ready for bed. I'll see you both in the morning. Thank you for today, it was great" The two almost looked disappointing that I was leaving. When I got to my room I fell right into the bed, this soft soft bed. "As cosy as ever" I snuggle into the fluffy blankets, wrapping myself up like a burrito but before I could fall asleep there was a soft knock at my door. "Elsie... Are you still awake?" Sirius walks in, making his way through the dark room to get to my bed. "Yeah... I am" He chuckles and and slides into the bed with me, turning on the lamp as he did. "Here" He hands me a small package wrapped in paper. I slowly unwrap it, finding a small wooden box. "For your treasures and trinkets" He mumbled. I opened the box to find a silver chain laying at the bottom. A black feather charm hung from it. It was a beautiful bracelet.
"Thank you Sirius, I love it" He pulls me in for a hug. "I'm glad you do" I kiss his nose, as a cheeky thank you. "I'm sorry I didn't give them to you sooner... I was scared you wouldn't like them" Disappointment washed his face, his eyes avoiding mine. "Hey" I say placing my hand on his cheek, turning his face towards mine. "I love it, and I love you" I pull him in for a kiss. His soft lips on mine, like a gentle dance and for a moment we were like that. As he pulled away he got up to leave. "I'll see you-"
"Please stay..." I cut him off, he stood by the door, almost surprised. "Are you sure you'd want me to?" I nod my head and pat the empty side of the bed. "Please, I don't want you to leave" A quiet chuckle left his lips. "Alright" As he said that, he slowly crawled into the bed and threw the blanket over us. I snuggled into his chest and he put an arm around me. "Goodnight Elsie"
