A/N: I got a suggestion to do a few holiday-themed drabbles, so I'll get started on that as soon as possible. For now, try and settle for this few days late (and quite short) Canada Day celebration ficlet. Title inspired by the song by Hey Rosetta!.

Red Heart

Zane Park sat underneath the twinkling panorama of stars spanning across the dark, summer night sky. It was the evening of July 1st – Canada Day as it was known to the country – and the whole city was anxiously waiting for the fireworks that were set to begin any minute now.

Beside him was his boyfriend, Riley Stavros, and together they lay on a fleece blanket, their eyes on the wonderous beauty that was before them.

A tradition, the fireworks were, and today marked the first time Zane would experiance them in Toronto. What made this fact even more special was that Riley was with him. He felt as if sharing this pleasure was incredible, beyond words.

He cared so much for the other boy, and couldn't imagine being in the same position with anyone else. Yes, it was an extraordinary finish to an extraordinary day. He still had the Canada flag temporarily tatooed on his left cheek and he grinned at the rememberance, since earlier on Riley had been the one to put it on him. And in return, Zane had painted the jock's handsome face in the colours red and white.

Riley chuckled, breaking Zane from his thoughts. "5...4...3..." He counted down in anticipation for the main event. "2...1..." Said teenager finalized as an explosion of bright lights erupted.

How he knew what time they would start, Zane did not know. It was both cute and mind-boggling.

The couple watched in awe as fireworks danced across the sky, lighting up every surrounding area. It was wonderful to behold such a sight with the person who meant the most in his life.

Zane sighed in content as he and his love continued to gaze at the illuminations that shot across the heavens as if they were comets. He found himself hypnotized until Riley leaned his body over the other's to connect his lips to Zane's.

After a moment of sensual, romantic kisses, the pair pulled away.

"Happy Canada Day," said Riley, laying back again, this time with a bigger grin on his face.

"Happy Canada Day," Zane returned, happier as well.

The two snuggled closer to eachother, dazed as they watched the sparks fly.