Roze broke out of her astonished daze when Willow handed her a small bag. She plopped herself on the ground once again, ignoring the chairs all around her, and took out the small presents. "They're so pretty! I love them! Thank you!" She exclaimed as she admired the little charms. Then, she looked up at the cake Willow was pointing at.
"Oh. My. Merlin. That's amazing! Did you make that?" She asked in awe. Once again, she was broken out of here daze when a random girl came up and hugged her and handed her another gift. Not that she minded. She loved hugs. "Oh, hello! I'm Roze. It's nice to meet you." She opened the boxes and found a rose necklace and a ring.
"Oh my gosh! These are so beautiful! I love them! Especially the color of the necklace! Thank you!" She exclaimed excitedly. She couldn't believe someone she didn't even know had gotten her a present, and especially one this beautiful! She got up and hugged the girl, Shiloh, again.
Her next gift was from Vayne. She smiled at him and opened the little black box. She pulled out a chain with a crest-like medallion on the end. Her smile grew. "This is so cool! Thank you!" She hugged him.
Roze laughed when Sara fell off her chair, and again when she started calling to the presents, and yet again when she called Roze "your highness." "Why, thank you, kind madam." She teased as she opened the gifts. "These are so cool! I can't wait to read this book! I haven't read for enjoyment in a long time." She smiled and hugged Sara.
Then, a boy she didn't know came up to her and handed her a present. Roze looked at him, then smiled, looked down, and blushed slightly. She had only just turned 13 and she was already boy-crazy.
"Hi. It's nice to meet you Kayden." She said shyly as she opened his gifts. She pulled out beautifully crafted jewelry, each peace with a very distinctive Native American style. Roze's shy smile turned into one of admiration. She looked up, no longer feeling shy. "These are beautiful! Thank you! I'll definitely be able to wear them." She was already imagining outfits the pieces would look great with. Then, she hugged him. Suddenly, the shyness came right back. "What tribe are you from?" She asked him curiously, and hoping to transform the awkwardness into something else.
Another unknown girl walked up and handed her a gift. "Hello, Alexia. It's nice to meet you." She said politely as she looked at the gift. It was an Eiffel Tower necklace with a little pink bow. Roze squealed. "This is so cute! Thanks!" She smiled widely at the girl.
Next, she received Kate's gift. It was a silver rose pendant and a rose bracelet. "Hey!" She said when she saw Kate. "This is really pretty! I love it! Thank you!" She gave Kate a hug as yet another unknown girl approached.
"Hi. Nice to meet you." She said as she opened the boxes. She admired each piece of jewelry, especially the bracelet. "These are really pretty! Thanks!" She said, already creating outfits to go with each.
Roze couldn't help but think about how awesome her friends were. And not only did her friends bring her gifts, but people she hadn't ever met before did, also! People were so kind. Roze smiled at everyone, grateful to know such cool people, and approached the cake table. Kate was getting anxious for some cake and Roze really didn't want to keep her waiting.
Roze couldn't control her laughter at all the silly versions of Happy Birthday coming from everyone's mouths all at the same time. When she finally regained her breath, she took out her wand. "Psh. I don't need to pretend to blow out the candles." She said as she took out her wand. "I'm a third year. I can do this stuff." She teased them all as she raised her wand to be level with the candles. "Incendio!" The 13 candles lit up instantly, and Roze smiled triumphantly. She blew out the candles almost as fast as she had lit them, but not before making a wish, of course.
"Yay! Now let's hurry up and eat some cake before Kate goes crazy." She teased Kate, who seemed to be shaking with excitement.