Theo decides to take Daphne on an adventure in the woods. Will she like what they find?
Song: Mistletoe by Justin Bieber
"Get up, lazy bones." Theo nuzzled into Daphne's shoulder. "We have exams to give."
"Go away," Daphne's voice grumbled from under the blankets. "It is too early and it is cold. I am warm and sleepy."
"Come on, Brown Eyes." Theo pulled the blankets off her head and kissed her. "The sooner we get ready and go in, the sooner the day will be over. I have plans for this afternoon."
"Five more minutes." Daphne pulled the covers back over her head. "I need coffee and kisses before I decide what kind of day this is going to be."
Theo: Dress warm
Daphne: Why?
Theo: We are going on an adventure
Daphne: You have a cast
Theo: We are going on a safe adventure
Daphne: Really? They exist?!
Theo: Dress warm
Theo grinned as he looked a the papers stacked on his desk. Being out for a week at the end of the term meant he had work to do over the break. He was not going to worry about that right now. He was going to have some fun with Daphne after work. Now all he had to do was get her to drive him to the tree farm and walk through the woods with him. Just a little adventure.
Daphne: He is up to something
Ginny: Is he male?
Daphne: Yes
Ginny: Then he is up to something. Accept and move on
Daphne: How much trouble could he get in?
Ginny: Is he male?
Daphne: Yes, but he has a cast
Ginny: Let me ask again, is he male?
Daphne: Yes
Ginny: That's your answer.
Daphne: Ugh
Daphne looked around the forest and sighed. She was dragging a small sled and trying to keep up with Theo. His surprise had been coming to his favorite tree farm and getting evergreen boughs to finish decorating their cottage. At least, it wasn't ice skating.
"Brown Eyes, come on." Theo's voice echoed through the trees. "I found the perfect place. It's beautiful."
"There is not a pine tree for miles, Chess Man." Daphne followed the sound of Theo's voice to the small glen. "All I see are oak trees and snow. What is so beautiful about this place?"
"That." Theo wrapped his good arm around Daphne and pointed into the branches of the tree. "Mistletoe. I'll mark it with GPS before we leave. But, first, a kiss under the mistletoe."
"You walked me all the way out here for this?" Daphne turned to fuss at Theo but stopped. The smile on his face as he looked down at her was a beautiful sight. "Well, maybe it was worth it."
Theo bent his head and kissed Daphne softly. "Best view on the planet. Time to head back and pick up our branches. Good thing I asked Mr. Earls to put the bundles together for me yesterday."
Theo: That was fun
Harry: What did you do?
Theo: Took her on a mistletoe hunt
Harry: How did that go?
Theo: She didn't kill me
Harry: Is she talking to you?
Theo: She kissed me
Harry: That is not what I asked
Theo: She is talking to me
Harry: You are one lucky man
Theo settled one end of the rope of greenery on his end of the mantle. "So, are you ready for Christmas?"
Daphne looked up from the other end. "I don't know. I've been thinking about other things lately."
"What other things have you been thinking about?" Theo walked towards her and reached for her left hand. "What is more important than Christmas? What could possibly be distracting you from the joys of the season?"
Daphne blushed as Theo brought her hand up to his mouth and kissed her knuckles. "I don't know. Maybe, the thought of being more than your girlfriend. I've been thinking about it a lot."
"So what are your thoughts?" Theo pulled her to the sofa. "What has been circling in that head of yours."
"I don't want to wait." Daphne tucked her head into the crook of his neck as they settled on the sofa. "I want our friends and family to see us promise forever in that glenn at the tree farm. I want it to be easier to take care of you the next time."
"The next time?" Theo put a finger under her chin, lifting her eyes to his. "Brown Eyes, life happens and we will take each day as it happens. I want to have your ring on my finger and another one of my rings on yours. I also want you to stop worrying."
"Have you met me?" Daphne felt the tears slide down her cheeks. "I have never been so scared as I was at the rink. I had to fight to see you in hospital until you grabbed my hand and wouldn't let go. I can't do that again."
Theo kissed her forehead. "Brown Eyes, I can't promise things like the rink won't happen again. But we can't avoid things because we worry what might happen. I want to promise forever in front of our friends and family, too. For all the right reasons."
"I love you, Chess Man," Daphne sighed. "So what are our plans for tomorrow? Other than sleeping in?"
Theo: How hard would it be to have an outdoor wedding?
Neville: What time of year?
Theo: Summer
Harry: Not as hard as now
Ron: Outdoor?
Theo: Yeah, at the tree farm
Harry: We can do that
Ron: Don't you think he should let her plan it
Neville: I'll start working on arch designs
Theo: Is it worth it?
Neville: Is what worth it?
Theo: All of it, the planning, the plotting, the tears
Harry: Yes
Ron: Everyday, yes