.Sex.Edu.

Wishes Made (11)

~Simon POV~

"Simon, I won't take this car. You can't just give something like this to me. We have known each other for like-" "Two years." I interrupt. "We have known each other for two years and we have felt this way all along. I was just too stupid to make the right decisions. I feel compelled to make up for that as best I can. Please, Merlin let me treat you the way I think you deserve. Let me decide when I am done giving. Which, I can promise, will be never." He just stares me down, leans over quickly to plant a harsh kiss on my lips and looks out the window with a giant smile on his face. I watch him run his fingers along the door handle, then the control panel, then his eyes shoot up to the starry roof of the car. "Good boy." I whisper as we pull up in front of our building. We head into the lobby and up the lift. I stand behind him as the doors open and I usher him into a dark room. After only a few seconds, the fireworks start popping on the horizon, the music swells and I lean forward and whisper into his ear. "Happy Birthday Merlin Oberon." People begin to appear and cheer as the fireworks continue. He leans back into me slightly, taking it all in. I watch his face and see the reflection of the fireworks in his striking blue eyes, the child-like smile, making his pink cheeks glow. I kiss him on the cheek as the last few fireworks go off in a big bang. He turns to me and wraps his arms over my shoulders and lays a deep open mouth kiss on me. I take him close and return the affection. Camera clicks from every direction. One I asked for, a perfect image, our silhouettes kissing Infront of the fireworks. Couldn't be more perfect. 

I lead him into the party as the applause dies down. I take a moment to welcome everyone, "Thank you all for joining us at the last minute, this scamp tried to keep it a secret, but regardless of that, this means a lot to the both of us. For those of you who do not know, which is most of you, this is Merlin, my mate and my-" I hesitate, not knowing what to call him since we never agreed on labels. I glance to Merlin; he just smiles slyly. "Boyfriend." He states, and the crowd begins murmuring. "That's right. Merlin and I have entered into a relationship and have been spending all of our time together. I hope everyone welcomes him warmly into our community. We have no further announcements at this time so please, eat, drink and celebrate! Here's to my love, Merlin!" The room erupts into cheers, and I usher Merlin over to the drinks and appetizers, calling Hale over in the process. 

~Merlin POV~

"Hale!" I see him from across the crowd and go in for a big, long front hug. I then hear Simon growl from just behind me. Hale chuckles. "Dude, how long have we known each other? You know I would never do that to you. Besides, I don't play for your team." He laughs, as does Simon. "Hale, I am so sorry I have not been home! I have been staying with Si-" he cuts me off with a hand in the air. He brings Simon and I into a huge hug and whisper in our ears, "It's about fucking time you two figured your shit out. I better be in the wedding party, that's all I am saying." He chuckles, slaps Simon the shoulder and heads off to find his date for the evening, a senior from Uni. We spend the next few hours mingling, getting to know his employees, his real friends and spending time with my friends from school. Soon, Simon ushers me up near the fireplace and clinks his glass for everyone's attention. He motions and two men step forward, rolling a cart with a magnificent three-tiered cake, iced in white and gold. 21 sits atop, along with champagne pearls and beautiful sugar flowers. 

"Make a wish, baby." All I can respond with is "You're already my wish come true." I blow out the candles, yet secretly wish for us to RING in the New Year. Crazy I know, but wishes are meant to be wild, right? I look up to Simon after I blow out the candles and he comes close and kisses my temple, then whispers. "Don't worry, baby. I already know your ring size." He then takes the cake slicer and cuts off a piece, feeding me a small piece, shoving the cake into my already gaping mouth. Still unrecovered from his previous statement. He then hands me a glass of Champagne, my first drink of 21; he raises his glass and everyone in the room erupts into 'Happy Birthday' and I blush and giggle at all the attention. Cameras flash, people cheer and clink their glasses and Simon and I kiss once more. From the other room, I hear one of my favorite songs by one of my favorite K-Pop groups begin. "You got me a DJ?" I gush to Simon. "Sure... A Dj." I run into the other room and see all five members of my first favorite k-pop group. They play a few songs, ending with their most famous love song. Simon pulls me close as everyone clears the floor. The lights dim slightly and the rest of the world drifts away. Simon and I swirl around the floor, lost in the beat of each other's hearts. He spins me slowly, pulling me in close and dipping me deep as the song ends, kissing me on the final note. "To the happy couple!" The lead singer shouts, and the party erupts one final time, raising their glasses, clapping and whooping for us.