Writing Challenge: Day 4
prompt: fireworks
4th of July was a typical American holiday but it was full of joy and wonder. The fireworks lighting up the night sky, where you get eaten by mosquitoes and will probably witness a drunken fight. One of the most cheesy things to do is confess to someone as the fireworks light up the sky.
Today was 4th of July and I had managed to rope my friend and crush Leo into going with me to see the fireworks. Of course the other 5 had to come along because I’m friends with them as well. We all spent the daytime hanging out, walking around looking at random things. The fireworks didn’t normally start until 9 o’clock so we decided to part for the next few hours and then they would pick me up again. Inside I wanted to plan my outfit because I wanted to do the cheesy thing of confess to Leo and wanted to look nice when I did it. I needed to pick something comfortable, warm, and cute. I went through my closet, trying to pair a bunch of clothes together but nothing look right. Finally, I found a cute maroon sweater shoved in the back of my closet so I decided to pair it with some dark jeans and black boots. Looking ready enough I got something to drink and turned on the tv to pass the time but I ended up browsing Tumblr and lost track of time. I only realized when my phone chimed with a message
‘We’re outside!’ Ken sent the message so I turned the tv off and locked my front door and made it outside. There were two cars and I went to the one less filled and guess what..those trolls made it so that I had to sit with Leo in the back. He didn’t seem too happy about that since Ken was sitting peacefully in the front with N driving. I muttered a small hello, nervousness taking over me as I tried to sit as close to the door as possible. Then I realized that it probably seemed rude and I sighed inwardly. Before I was able to put my seat belt on N pulled out and took a sharp turn so that I fell sideways..directly onto Leo’s lap.
“Sorry!” I squeak out and sit up so I can put my seat belt on. I glared at N in the mirror and he just looked back at me innocently. Ken was laughing loudly so I whacked him on the shoulder followed by Leo trying to get up and fake strangle N. The rest of the drive was pretty normal and we managed to make it at a good time, there were a lot of people but it wasn’t overcrowded. N found a decent spot and pulled in, the others following closely in another spot. We all got out and I greeted the others. The trunk was open so I went to grab the chair I always sit in when Leo grabbed it first along with his
“I’ll carry it” he says and I nod with a small blush. I could carry my own things but I’m not complaining. Ken bumps my shoulder with his and I playfully hit him, everyone else knew about my crush because Ken has a blabber mouth and told everyone the day he found out. Well except for Leo of course..or so I hope...
‘Oh no..does he already know?! What if he rejects me then??’ I think frantically and let out a small whine with my head down. Hongbin rubs my shoulder and we head off to find a spot. We ended up hitting the jackpot and got the best view, right out in the open with no trees in the way. Our setup was a bit weird because instead of sitting next to the others Leo set our chairs a bit behind them and pretty close together. I tried to keep my cool and sat down, letting the noise of other people take over. By now my mind was racing with so many thoughts of being rejected and a sick feeling made its way into my stomach
“Are you okay? You look a bit pale” Leo asks quietly and I nod my head weakly
“I’m fine” I respond and fiddle with my hands. Ken saves the day by turning around and dragging us into a conversation they were having about how big the fireworks would be. It lasted until there was an announcement that the fireworks would begin in a few minutes. As it got darker the wind began to pick up and I cursed at myself for not bringing a coat with me but I should be okay for now. Everyone grew silent as the announcement for the fireworks came on and the show began. It started out small and I sank into my chair so I could get a better view. It was always awe inducing how there were so many kinds of fireworks, my mouth was open and my eyes focused on the colors in the sky. I guess in all of my awe I forgot that the cold was picking up and a jacket was being tossed onto my lap. I tore my gaze away and looked at Leo who was watching the fireworks, I smile to myself and wrap the jacket over my shoulders and then go back to watching the fireworks. Once again I wasn’t paying attention and barely noticed when Leo scooted his chair closer to mine. I could tell that the finale was coming up because they started to burn of the same ones all at the same time. It slowly picked up and then it happened, they lit the giant ones on fire and the finale began. I felt a tap on my shoulder and forced myself to look away from the sky but I was met by Leo’s face really close to mine
“I like you” he states and my mind goes blank.
Was this really happening?
So I did the only rational thing I could think of
“I like you too” I blurted as the last firework went off. Everyone cheered and the rustling of chairs started as people began to pack up. Leo gave me one of his rare smiles and stood up so I followed. He folded his chair up and I folded mine up so he carried both on his left shoulder and held a hand out to me. I blushed heavily but took his hand and the others cheered
“Pay up” N demanded, holding his hand out. Ken and Ravi both gave N money
‘They made a bet?’ I thought and laughed out loud. We all went back to the cars, following the herds of people while making random conversations. Leo and I stayed back a bit and he asked
“How long?” so I gave him a weird look until I realized what he meant
“It’s been quite a while honestly, I just never knew how to tell you” I reply and glance at him from the side. He was looking at me completely and nodded in agreement
“I’ve liked you for a while as well but you always shied away from me so I wasn’t sure” he confessed and I groaned to which he responded with a chuckle. We finally make it to the car and then have to wait even longer to get an opportunity to pull out. I started to yawn and decided to test my luck by laying my head on Leo’s shoulder and he put an arm around me and I beamed at the back of the driver’s seat. Ken took a picture of us and sent it to everyone but I was too tired to stop him and Leo couldn’t move because I was on his side.
It was a pretty good day..hooray for cheesy firework confessions
-Ro. As always I hope you enjoy and I know it’s a cheesy story but I love being cheesy so it works out :p