Chapter 10
Draco straightened his tie, trying to make himself look especially dapper. Not only was it the huge Malfoy new year's eve party, but it was the night he would get a fiancée. The Greengrasses were set to arrive any minute, and Draco was getting nervous. His palms were sweating like crazy, and his heart felt like it was going to leap right out of his cheast. He couldn't look like this when Astoria and all the other guests arrived. He quickly went to the bathroom, and splashed some cold water on his face. There. Now that he looked somewhat presentable, he headed down the grand staircase, where he was just in time. Draco looked around and heard a light crack coming from the parlor. He immediately ran over there, where Astoria, her parents, Daphne, and Blaise ( along with Lou) were all standing. Without speaking one word to each other, they were precisely caught in each other's embrace, and shared a passionate kiss. Draco couldn't wait for their new lives together. Children running around their home, him coming home from work every day to this! It all seemed so real, that he wanted it even more.
" Ok guys, could you do me a favor, and stop making out! Its burning my eyes!" Blaise whined. Draco just let out a chuckle as they quickly pulled apart.
They made a quick glance at one another, speaking with their eyes. Saying, that this would continue later. It was a quiet but formal party. As everyone was heading to the living room, Draco's arm snaked around Astoria's waist, and pulled her closer. Only then did he realize how stunning she was. She had a long, fitted, emerald green dress, with spaghetti straps and a very low cut back. She was absolutely stunning. Too bad it only gave him even more butterflies. When they arrived at the living room, the atmosphere was quite relaxing. It was just Draco, Narcissa, the Greengrasses, Daphne, Blaise, his mother, and Lou. It was the perfect setting for the proposal. The last thing he wanted was a hole lot of buzz from the Prophet around this proposal.
The evening continued to be quiet, as everyone chatted about the ministry! Or how much money they made yesterday! It was typical pureblooded talk. Sure, most people made little white lies when it came to this type of talk, but nobody cared. Suddenly, Draco remembered that it had been a couple hours since he last checked the clock. He checked his watch, and surely enough, it was already 11:45 p.m. He would have to make his proposal fast if he wanted to go though with his grand plan.
" Hey, love? Would you care to take a little stroll with me?" Draco whispered in Astoria's ear.
"Um, ok sweetie, but why?" Astoria asked, a confused expression forming on her elegant face.
"Just, follow me." He grabbed her hand and lead her out the back door.