A Little Fun

Prompt 067: Sky

On how sorcerers and their ladies spend winter. December 31st.

Veronica had been excited about leaving early. Becky had told her about the light works in Times Square during New Year's Eve and was eager to get to see the special spot Dave and Balthazar had come up with since according to the young girl it was suppose to be packed with people wishing to say goodbye to the year while watching the ball drop. Balthazar had explained the usual settings; the ball would start lowering a minute before the clock hit 12:00 and the New Year arrived. What kind of light show they had, she was wondering, and asking both Becky and Dave, who decided not to tell so she could enjoy it even more. She and Becky packed a small basket, requested by Dave, and Balthazar was the one to pick them up.

"Where's Dave?" Asked Becky, while Balthazar took the basket from her hands and let it hang from his forearm.

"You'll see." HE closed his eyes, cleared his mind, and asked Becky to do the same…

Teleportation always left a bitter taste at the back of her mouth, but it sure beat traffic. The snow was falling softly over the small ledge they had been able to turn to a balcony, sort of. There were a couple of chairs, a small cooler and it was covered with what looked like a overgrown umbrella. No snow had made it underneath. Becky slid from Balthazar's hands, he handed back the basket and Dave stood from one of the chairs.

"I'll be back with Veronica." And the older sorcerer disappeared. Becky studied the little balcony surprised with the view; all of Times Square was visibly, the street and signs, the gathering crowd and vendors. Becky kissed Dave and he smiled.

"Awesome, huh?"

"Its like been first row to a concert that's sold out." She said laughing, and leaning to kiss him again. Dave pulled her so she could sit close to him; both snuggled in the big chair.

Balthazar returned soon after, with a squirming Veronica. "I can't wait!" She said, answering whatever he'd been telling her and making him grin like an idiot. Balthazar showed her the view, what took longer because she'd been to Times Square only once, and then sat cleaned his chair so they both could sit. "Is still snowing." Commented Veronica, as both Dave and Balthazar searched the cooler for some beers. "It won't be cancelled because of the snow, won't it?"

"Of course not! They have TV crews, the huge crowd and trust me no amount of snow will stop this." Answered Becky, asking for Dave's beer with her hand, and then taking a swing. Dave shook his head and took another. "I love watching the New Year's Ball Drop! Always has been fun for my family."

"Why aren't you with your family, Becky? Why stay with us?" Asked Veronica as Balthazar pulled out a thick throw for him and his wife to share. Becky smiled at the question.

"Well, my parents went to my sister's house in Florida. I decided to stay." She said no more.

"Thank you for staying I don't think it would have been the same with just the boys."

"We are not that bad to be around, are we?" Asked Dave, to Balthazar who was drinking form his beer.

"Only when we get bored." Answered the master making the women laugh. Both Balthazar and Veronica got comfortable in their chair, while Dave thought why hadn't he considered bringing a warm throw like Balthazar had? But he was blessed with a gorgeous and intelligent woman; Becky pulled her basket and searched around for a bit, producing a thick looking hand embroider duvet.

"Snuggling time!" She said to Dave, as they both covered with the duvet and snuggled close. "I also stayed for you." She whispered to Dave, head snuggled comfortably against his shoulder. Dave turned to look at her, but ended up kissed her hair.

"Really?"

"When you told me your mother would be traveling and that you decided to stay, I knew I couldn't' leave; you'll be alone with Balthazar and Veronica in who knows what mess. So I decided to stay and keep order." She whispered, arms wrapping around his waist, as Dave kissed her again.

"Thank you, for staying then. You did make a difference. Still are making it."

They had shared Thanksgiving, Christmas and now New Year's together; it was better than Dave ever expected. Sure they had gone through a lot in those short months, including fights, separations, and the sudden trip Balthazar had dragged her along… And she still loved him. Becky lifted her head, took one of the kissed Dave offered and then leaned down to snuggled again.

"Cookie?" Offered Veronica, from the other side, Balthazar had turned with the bowl of gingerbread cookies both Becky and Veronica had made that morning, and Dave had to unwrap one arm from around his girlfriend to take two and then cover again. It was growing late and colder, so they just decided to keep drinking and eating whatever the girls had brought.

They started with the cookies and finished with the cookies, by mistake the girls had brought two bags of cookies; the gingerbread ones they made and some chocolate chips ones. The beer the boys had bought went well with either one so they were beyond buzzed but not drunk when the ball suddenly lighted up with more strength than usual and Veronica gasped out loud. "Look at that!"

"It's starting!" Said Dave as he and Becky stood, followed by Balthazar, who pulled Veronica from under the warm throw to stand.

"What do we do? What do we do?" Balthazar wrapped his arms around his wife and signaled at her to turn to the ball.

"It'll drop with the countdown, when we reach zero it'll be New Year." Answered Becky as Dave set their drinks down. The countdown began, Veronica watching as the ball started to move down, shifting colors, moving slow. Both Dave and Becky had started the countdown from thirty and Balthazar joined then when they reached ten. Veronica did the same, laughing and wondering what would ha—

The large 2011 sign lighted, as the ball disappeared behind it and loud cheers were heard. Fireworks erupted from every direction, making Veronica yelp and try to hide but Balthazar only laughed and kept her in place. Confetti and balloons were released, fireworks continued to explode above, while the loud cheers from below filled the wind with good wishes and happiness.

"Oh Balthazar look at that!" Cried Veronica, but over the sound of the crowd only she could hear it. She let out a long loud laugh and watched in amazement, the same of a child, as the display of fireworks reached it's peak.

Balthazar was staring at her, his blue eyes shinning; Veronica laughed at him, and was not able to return to the light works. His hands were over her hips, one having moved over her belly as she smiled at him. For some weir reason she had tears in her eyes, probably of excitement or joy, or just the mere thought of sharing this first New Year's together, of the many to come. Balthazar kissed her nose softly, hands rubbing her sides. "Happy New Year."

Veronica laughed with him eyes closed, and rose to her tip toes to kiss his lips. They hugged, still kissing, and Veronica leaned against his chest, eyes still closed while the beating of his heart became the sound of fireworks and happiness. "You'll miss the fireworks, beloved." Said Balthazar, trying to make her turn back to the show, but Veronica shook her head.

"I can see them just fine."

The fireworks were inside her along with her love for him.