The days at the resort flew by. There was so much to do there was never a dull moment. The beach, the pool, the water park, the spa, the boardwalk, the shops, the rides, the mini golf course, bowling alley, volleyball, tennis, karaoke nights, other various activities and of course the food. Everyone was having the best time at Coastline Paradise. The next day was Galinda's birthday and she was super excited and wouldn't want to spend it anywhere else. That night they were going to go see the outdoor movie that was showing on the beach. It was one that everyone was interested in seeing they all went as a family.
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"Good morning my beautiful girl." Elphie said, greeting her love with kisses as her eyes fluttered open.
"Good morning Elphie" Galinda grinned, she loved waking up to this.
"Happy birthday my precious." Elphie said and kissed her on the lips.
"Thank you my love." Galinda grinned as she wrapped her arms around her and kissed her back. They spent a good while cuddling and making out.
"It's my birthday! Yay!"Galinda bubbled as they started to get out of bed.
"That it is my sweet." Elphie smiled. "Shall we wash up for brunch?"
"Yes! I'm so hungry." Galinda said already shedding her nightgown and Elphie chuckled. They headed into their bathroom. Elphie washed up with her oils and Galinda hopped in the shower. A bit of kissing and touching took place when she got out. They dressed casually for brunch. Galinda didn't bother doing her hair or makeup yet because they had planned on going to the beach later. She just throw on one of her favorite rompers and tied her locks up in a ponytail. She planned to get dressed up later in the day when they when they went out to dinner.
"Lindie, my sweet." Elphie said once they were both dressed.
"Yes Elphie?" Galinda said, sitting beside her on the bed.
"I'd like to give you your birthday gift now if you don't mind."
"Of course I don't mind." Galinda bubbled. "I'm so excited!"
"It's kind of personal. You're welcome to share it with your family later of course, but I kind of wanted to have this moment alone with you when you hear it for the first time." Elphie explained.
"Hear it?" Galinda said, puzzled for a moment before catching on. "Oh my Oz! Is it a song?"
"Just listen." Elphie said. She had the song saved on her phone and played it.
"Blue...The color of your eyes and all I see when I look up at the skies. I think of you. Driving around in your car singing our song. Singing our song.
You said "don't ever leave me baby" But you know I'm here forever. Nobody else makes me crazy. You know there's no one better. Lindie I adore you like the sand loves the sea 'cause compared to everyone before you, they're just stars but you're the galaxy. Lindie you're my galaxy...
Cold...The air that first night we snuck out and saw those constellations beautiful as you. I didn't think I'd fall so hard so fast. I thought it wouldn't last.
So tell me, do you wanna see how unlimited our lives can be. Do you know that when you smile at me it almost feels like I can't breathe.
You said "don't ever leave baby" but you know I'm here forever. Nobody else makes me crazy. You know there's no one better Lindie I adore you like the sand loves the sea 'cause compared to everyone before you they're just stars but you're the galaxy. Lindie you're my galaxy...
I know there are billions of stars in the universe. And those stars make galaxies so much bigger than us. When the nights are long and we sing our song. I know for sure we'll last. Let's just face the fact: We're just two very different girls but somehow you became my whole world...
So I won't ever leave you baby 'cause you know I'm here forever. I'm yours, I know that I'm crazy but I know there's no one better..
Lindie I adore you like the sand loves the sea 'cause compared to everyone before you, they're just stars but you're the galaxy. Ooohh. Lindie you're my galaxy Ooohh. Lindie you're my galaxy. Ooohh…"
"Oh my Elphie…" Galinda said through her tears which were flowing freely. "That was the most beautiful song I've ever heard. I love it so much! I love you so much. Play it again please?" Galinda said as wiped her eyes and kissed her love. Elphie grinned and played the song again so Galinda could process a second time.
"Wow. I love you. I really truly love you." Galinda said as she cried in Elphie's arms.
"And I love you Lindie." Elphie said, holding her girlfriend.
"This is my favorite song in the world. That was so beautiful. I didn't know you could hit notes like that. You're so talented my love. I can't believe it! You wrote this all by yourself?"
"I wrote the lyrics all by myself. Sylvie did the music and helped me put it all together." Elphie said.
"Wow. It's a great. Elphie I really love this. I love that you would write this and sing it for me. I just really love you wow." Galinda said, overcome with emotion.
"I love you my sweet. You're my galaxy." Elphie said, hugging her and kissing her.
"You're my galaxy too." Galinda said and kissed her back then wanted to play the song one more time.
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Galinda received lots of birthday love from her family. They all went to brunch and ate good. That afternoon was spent at the beach. The girls did a little shopping later on and Laura arranged time at the spa for them for they went out to dinner. It was very luxurious and relaxing. When that was over they were back at the suite getting ready for dinner.
Galinda did her makeup and straightened her hair. She was wearing her light pink dress she had bought recently and matching wedge heels. Elphie had on black leggings and a purple blouse that Galinda had bought her and wore her hair down.
"You look stunning my sweet." Elphie said , appearing in the mirror behind her girlfriend.
"As do you my love." Galinda said, giving her girlfriend a quick peck on the lips.
"Good to go?" Elphie asked.
"Hold on." Galinda said. She still had some finishing touches to add to her look. She proudly put on her birthday girl sash and tiara that her dad had gotten for her. Then took Elphies waiting hand. "Good to go."
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They had reservations at a popular restaurant about 20 minutes outside of the resort. Only Laura and Darol had been there before but Galinda was excited to try it and the food was supposedly so good it was worth the drive.
They had a private room reserved at the restaurant. They were seated right away and ordered their food. Dinner was delicious and fun for everyone.
It was a tradition in the Upland family at birthday dinners to go around and say a few words about the guest of honor. There was no particular order to go in so they just decided to start with Lani and go around.
"Gally, I literally love you so much. You're such a bright bubbly spirit and Oz would be so dull without you. You're so precious to me and I just want to wrap you up and protect you from the world. I can't believe you're 19 today. No matter how old you get you'll always be my baby cousin." Lani said with a smile. Galinda had tears flowing already and got to give her cousin the biggest hug. Triss was up next.
"Oh Gally, where do I start…" Triss chuckled and so did everyone else. "You've been my little partner in crime since we were kids. We used to get in so much trouble but we had so much fun. I loved growing up with you and I love watching you grow into such a wonderful person. Just know that no matter what I'm always gonna be here for you. I love you cousin." Triss said and opened her arms.
"Aww thanks I love you so much big sissy Trissy." Galinda said, hugging her cousin through her tears.
"I'm next." Chloey grinned at Galinda who grinned back. "G, you're one of my bestest friends, my twinnie and my long lost sister. I'm so glad that we came into each other's lives and now I can't imagine life without you. You're so much fun and genuinely one of the nicest and kindest people I've ever known. I love you twinnie, happy birthday!"
"I love you too twinnie! You're the best sister ever." Galinda said giving Chloey a big hug like she did with everyone else. Elphie was going next.
"Lindie," she smiled, taking her loves hands and Galinda was already tearing up again. "You already know how much I love you but I still cannot tell you enough. You've brought so much happiness and excitement into my life. I admire everything about you. You are so incredibly special to me and everyone in this room and so many other people. You carry such a warm happy light within you that radiates to everyone around 've rewritten my story by being not only my girlfriend but my best friend. Thank you for taking a chance on me and thank you for always being have truly changed my life for the better. Happy birthday to you my sweet and many more." Elphie said and gave her grinning girlfriend a kiss on the lips and a hug.
"I love you Elphie. So soooo much!" Galinda sniffled still hugging the green girl. Nana, Darol and Laura has their turn to say a few sentimental words about how special Galinda was to them. There were lots of hugs going around. Galinda felt so happy and loved, surrounded by the people that she loved the most in the world.
The waiters brought out the custom cake that Laura and Darol ordered and sent to the restaurant for the occasion. It was a pink funfetti ice cream cake with Galinda's face on it and it was delicious. After cake Galinda got to open up the rest of her presents from everyone else. She got all sorts of goodies and was so very grateful for everything. One gift in particular form Laura caught her interest and excitement the most. It was a training wand and a beginners spell book. She she squealed when she opened it and was so excited to be able to start practicing sorcery. She also shared the song that Elphie wrote for her with family and they were all so impressed and loved it. They lingered around in their private room at the restaurant for a while. Talking, laughing, telling stories, taking pictures and having more cake. It was a fun family evening and Galinda has the best time.
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Back at the resort Laura, Darol and Nana were in for the evening. But everyone else went to hang out on the boardwalk and then had fun in the game room for a while. Later that night, everyone was back in the suite but Elphie and Galinda decided to take a walk together on the beach. The night air was breezy but comfortable. They held hands as they walked a safe distance from the water with their bare feet in the sand. They talked and laughed about a variety of things. Galinda was excited for tonight because Elphie had promised some birthday hanky panky.
"Hope you enjoyed your birthday Lindie."
"I certainly did. This was the best birthday I've ever had because I got to spend it with the love of my life."
"Who might that be?" Elphie asked, playfully.
"This beautiful emerald girl currently holding my hand." Galinda giggled.
"Well I'm glad I could help make your day my sweet. You deserve the best. I love you." Elphie squeezed her hand and kissed her cheek.
"I love you." Galinda smiled. They stopped walking and shared a long, soft, loving kiss.
"Lindie I adore you like the sand loves the sea, cause compared to everyone before you they're just stars but you're the galaxy..." Elphie sang as she looked in to her loves beautiful blue eyes and pulled her close. "Lindie you're my galaxy…"
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Elphie's song for Galinda is "Galaxy" by Dani Cimorelli (with my own twist on the lyrics)
