Make Or Break (ON HOLD)

Chapter 18: Birthday Party

NOTE: Hey guys. So I can't make any promises on how often I can update this but I want to thank you for sticking with me if you have. I am still having trouble writing so I'm sorry if this chapter was crappy. Anyway thank you and I hope you enjoy.

(Nathalia's POV)

I pulled away from Theo and smiled as I looked around. It was so beautiful. The sun was just barely peeking over the mountains and the full moon reflected off of the lake. Glowing blue flowers lined the path down to the lake. Logs were set up by the campfire and a table full of goodies just behind it.

I turned and stared at Draco in amazement, knowing that he's the one who set this whole thing up. "There are things for smore's." he said as if reading my mind. I ran over to him and hugged him again, whispering my thanks. I couldn't believe how awesome my friends were. 

I stared out at the lake where the Lilly-pads rested on the water some with a few glowing flowers in many vibrant colors. Fireflies danced around and the crickets chirped quietly as though not to ruin the peaceful mood.

I was happy to finally be with my family again. It's been so long and I never believed I would see them again. I grabbed Hermione's wrist and we danced around and giggled. "Merlin... it's been so long."

"I don't remember very well... I was too young. Could you remind me?" she asked and I nodded. We sat by the campfire as everyone walked out with cake. "When we're done of course." she said and I smiled before jumping up and running over to the cake.

A slight breeze blew as they lit the candles and sang Happy Birthday. Taking a deep breath, I blew out all of the candles jumping with joy. I dug in quickly and chuckled as everyone started laughing. This was perfect. 

The cake was amazing and Hermione raised her hand shyly when I asked who had baked it. Theo leaned over and wiped the chocolate from my lip. I stared at him in awe. He was the most perfect boyfriend ever. He was tasked with keeping me away from here, keeping me busy and happy despite thinking everyone forgot my birthday, and keeping this whole thing a secret.

I leaned in and kissed him again not caring that Astoria squealed and began snapping pictures. She loved scrap-booking. When I pulled away Theo was blushing brightly and I couldn't help laughing at how cute he was.

Then I grabbed his wrist and dragged him over to the campfire, grabbing the stuff for smore's along the way.

"So what are we going to do?" Hermione asked.

"Tell stories. Any kind." Astoria said and we agreed.

"Can I go first?" I asked and she nodded. I thought about it for a bit, trying to decide which story to tell. "This was when we were younger. Draco and I... Hermione too. When we were all close friends."

"Wait you used to be friends with Malfoy?" Harry asked.

"I don't remember it but yeah." Hermione shrugged and I giggled.

"It was a snowy day and out by our manor there was snow covering the ground. I dragged Hermione outside with me while Draco was talking to Narcissa about something. I can't remember what exactly but I hadn't cared. Hermione and I were running around and soon after Draco had joined us. There was a major snowball fight and in the end Draco had lost. We were all seated at the bench, exhausted. Narcissa came out with Lucius in tow and they both had heaping piles of steaming hot food. After our meal we talked about what to do." I said taking a photo out of my pocket.

"Lucius held up a finger and created a huge hill and we pulled out some sleds. There was one big enough for the four of us. Narcissa stood at the bottom of the hill. Lucius was in the back and the three of us seated in front of him. Then, with some difficulty, he pushed us off and we all slid down the hill. The sled hit a giant bump and the four of us went flying, laughing as we did so. Narcissa took a picture and that was the last thing I had to remember my family for the years I had been stuck in the muggle world without them."

"That sounds like a lot of fun." Astoria squealed.

"It was." I couldn't believe what had happened with my father. He used to be such a great man. Voldemort must have ruined him. I'll never be able to have memories like that again.

Hermione noticed I was upset and decided to speak up. "Let's do presents." she said. I sat up straight, excited. Everyone nodded and Theo ran to get them. I gave Hermione a grateful look and she nodded, smiling.

When Theo got back the group got really quiet. I looked at all the presents and reached for a small box, wrapped in green with a bright red bow. Inside I found a pair of sparkling earrings and I squealed happily. "Thank you Ginny." I said wrapping her in a tight hug.

I then grabbed a red bag full of pink wrapping and pulled out a tub filled to the brim with candy. I turned to Hermione and Draco and thanked the both. The nodded and I turned to the rest of the gifts. There were 3 more left, not including the one Theo had behind his back.

I grabbed the tiny purple box and opened it. Harry had gotten me a gift card to go to the movies with $100 dollars on it. I loved the muggle movies and I thanked him for the card. 

I then grabbed the box in fine silver wrapping paper. Opening the box... I found another one inside and I knew this belonged to Ron and Pansy. I continued opening boxes until at last I found a bracelet with the word friendship engraved on it and a brand new Wizard's Chess set from Ron. I needed a new one badly because my peices started to go missing.

Then I grabbed the bag and found white gown with sparkles and one sleeve lying in it. I hugged the both of them thanking them so much for the gift. I loved it. It was gorgeous.

Then I turned to Theo. It was his turn. He brought one hand out from behind his back and handed me a small box. Once I opened it I found a beautiful necklace. There were two stones inlaid in it between the two swirls. The top swirl read Nathalia and the bottom read Theo. The stones were Garnet and Aquamarine, our birthstone colors. I thanked him and gave him a really big hug.

Once I pulled away, he blushed. "There's one more thing." he said. He looked over at the boys and each of them nodded. He took a deep breath and knelt on the ground before me, pulling a black box out from behing his back. My breath caught in my throat and my eyes watered.

"Will you marry me Nathalia?" he asked. I didn't trust myself to speak so I nodded and squeaked as I did so. The girls all squealed and giggle and Draco chuckled. 

"What do you know... my sister got married before me." I stuck my tongue out him and smiled widely. This was the best birthday ever.