The greenhouse glowed lightly, it was a chilly night and stars painted the sky. There was a soft hum coming from within the greenhouse. Starglows, they were hatching. Starglows were star shaped flowers that grew on a vine and glowed and hummed when they began to bloom. They could sense emotion, they glowed brighter when someone was happy and seem to almost go out when someone was unhappy. They also changed colors to fit other emotions. Currently their glow was a soft pink.
Neville paced the greenhouse, hands in his head
"What else" he murmured to himself
He had everything he needed, table with plenty of food and the couch had more blankets just in case. He thought about candles but figured the blossoming starglows would be the perfect touch.
"Shit" he said as he knocked over a planted bush
"Fuck" I can't do this" he said to nobody
He sat down on the couch, head and his hands and sighed. No it was perfect, he knew that. I hope she doesn't laugh at me he thought.
There was a slight chill and a creek in the greenhouse door.
Neville jumped up. There in the doorway was Zoey, wearing an oversized Gryffindor sweatshirt and leggings. She looked perfect. Her long black hair was in a braid with what some of the muggleborn kids called hair glitter.
"Beautiful" She said staring at the starglows that brightened their reddish glow.
"Yeah" Neville said staring at her
"You really are"
Zoey blushed and looked away, tucking a piece of stray hair behind her ear. She never thought she and Neville would of ended up together. He was after Hannah for a while in 5th year but she was too interested in Ernie to pay any sort of attention.
Neville walked over to where Zoey stood and picked up her hand and kissed it. She blushed again
"You're freezing..let's go back inside, I'm sorry"
"I want to stay, look at the starglows and look at what you've done!" Zoey said beaming
"Okay. Okay. But you tell me If you want to go up and we will"
She nodded and they walked over to the couch covered in blankets and oversized pillows. The table in front of them was covered in all of Zoeys favorite foods, mostly different types of pizza and of course her favorite dessert. Muggles called it death by chocolate cake.
"Oh you shouldn't have!"
"Anything for my princess" Neville said blushing.
Zoey picked up a thick slice of cheese that was stuffed with pineapple and ham. She went to give Neville a bite. He took a bit and kissed her after.
They had only been together 5 months and were set to graduate in another 2 and Neville couldnt bare to think about being without her. He knew deep in his heart that she was his person. He had already contacted his gram and her father to ask for permission. He was going to wait to the night before graduation to ask her, tonight was for telling her that he loved her, every piece of her.
They ate the pizza and talked about how they were excited for what was next after Hogwarts. Zoey wanted to travel she already had plans for it. Her and Luna had planned travel to the states. Her mother, muggleborn, had been born there. She wanted to explore all the places she had read about like the Grand Canyon, Bar Harbour and she wanted to see the ever popular New Orleans.
She talked excitedly about her plans as Neville listened to every word. Wow he thought, she's amazing and she's all mine
Neville kissed her and she moved her hand to his thigh. They hadn't had sex yet and they both agreed to wait but she knew how to tease him. She moved her hand slightly towards his inner thigh. He pulled away giving her a sly look.
She smirked and moved her hand over the bulge in his pants
"Fuck" he muttered
She giggled and pulled away.
"Ya know you really are quite the tease"
"And you love every moment"
"You know what else I love" he said playfully
She looked down shyly at her feet
"Zoey Webster" he said as he stood up.
"...Yes.." She said almost in a whisper
"I've known you forever and I'm beyond thankful we are together. I've waited so long to tell you this."
Zoey looked up, taking his hands. He was trembling. She knew what he was about to say. She looked up at him with her green eyes. She kissed both his hands and he looked like he was going to cry
"I love you!" He said almost yelling
She giggled and stood up, stepping into him resting her head on his chest
"Good because I love you too"
Neville let out a sigh of relief. Thank God he thought. He kissed her forehead and wrapped his arms around her.
They stayed that way for what seemed to be forever.
"Let's dance" he said motioning to the radio that was in the corner.
They slow danced to a soft melody. They couldn't stop staring at each other. They were in love and so happy.
"Look a shooting star! Hurry make a wish" Zoey said.
Neville closed his eyes and then kissed her forehead again.
"What did you wish for"
"Nothing because I already have everything I want"
"Oh, Neville, you truly are the best thing ever"
"Zoey I promise to always love you, you'll always be able to count me on"
"I know" "I love you too"
They stayed dancing for a few minutes more before Neville asked if she wanted to go in.
"You know, it would be such a shame to waste such a beautiful night, and the couch looks like it needs testing out"
Neville couldn't believe what he just heard, he blushed and a big smirk came across his face. He scooped Zoey up, kissing her and then kissing her neck as he headed for the couch.