Fireworks

“Mm.” Con returns Jamie’s kiss and draws away, smiling before he pulls her close for a tight hug. “You can dive bomb me with water balloons any day, as long as you do it close range.”


Carson turns to kiss the top of Misty’s head as she leans on him, just remaining quiet as his response. He wasn’t used to getting out in groups like this, and found himself more pensive than interactive. But having Misty here helped, and he was quite content just to sit here for a while longer.

After a while though, Carson finally takes the initiative to rise, leading Misty to a nice shady spot to wait for sunset and fireworks.


Scott rubs Katie’s back as she gives him a hug, and nods. “Ice cream it is. But just for the record, you make a beautiful prune.” He grins and tucks her under the chin with a finger. “Come on.” Leading the way, he takes Katie away from the pool along with most of the others.


Though wet and still in swim suits, most opt to just let themselves dry off in the breeze.


The line at the table is formed once more, this time for the cold treat. Kids giggle and pick on each other as they run around, trying to remain energetic, while at the same time growing sleepy. For some, it was getting close to their bedtime, or even past it already.


Finding spots to sit down, the group gets a little quieter, thought chatter continues.

As the evening draws to a close and the sun sinks below the horizon, across the park, Dan sets up the fireworks, and the display begins.


Sitting at a table, Con wraps an arm around Jamie’s shoulders, pulling her close and giving her cheek a kiss. Running a hand through her hair, he gives a contented sigh, and just watches the fireworks.


A blanket covers a nice soft patch of earth, and Scott stretches out on his back, pulling Katie down close to him, offering his shoulder as a pillow for her. On a slight incline, it provides a perfect view for the bright display.


Bret leans back against the tree, toying with a blade of grass between his fingers of one hand, while is other hand was interlocked with Charlotte’s. This day had turned out quite differently than planned, but…then again, with no plans, it couldn’t have turned out much better. This had been fun. A loud boom makes him jump a little and he looks up to see the end of a bright firework.


Laura snuggles into Nate’s chest as they sit on the ground, tucking her hand into his. As the fireworks dance across the sky, a smile is pasted on her face. At a short intermission, she shifts her head to see Nate’s face, and speaks quietly. “I was supposed to remind you to talk to me about something important…what was it you wanted to say?”


In the short distance, the sound of giggles and a few splashes echoes within the confines of the swimming pool where only two remain. For one who had come miserable from a bad day, happiness had finally been gained, and the prompter was now satisfied as well.

Jason floats in the corner of he pool as Camryn sidles up to him for another kiss. He splashes her and she laughs, trying to dunk him, but he pulls her under first, only giving in to the kiss as soon as she bobs up, ignoring the water running down her face.