Title/Prompt: Fireworks
Rating: K
Author: desiringpirates
A/N: A bit of fluff! Also, this one and the next couple of stories were all for an event held at strifelockhart's tumblr called Cloti Week. I hope they do another one again, these were fun prompts to do!
FIREWORKS
Cloud's teeth clamped down on the handle as he climbed up the ladder. The basket bounced against his chest; he could hear the glasses clink against each other. He hoped that nothing will break.
As soon as he reached the top of the ladder a leather gloved hand reached down from above and grabbed the handle of the basket. Cloud gratefully unclenched his jaw and watched as the picnic basket went up and disappeared.
He pulled himself up and onto the roof of the Seventh Heaven bar. Cloud straightened up, dusted himself off, and smiled as he saw what was in front of him: his family.
Tifa, Marlene and Denzel were getting comfortable on a big pile of blankets. The sun had gone down and the darkness of the night was creeping in. Marlene and Denzel were opening up the basket, pulling out snacks and soda. Tifa held her hand out; Cloud grasped it and sat down next to her.
"Just in time. Show is about to start."
Cloud settled in, pulling Marlene into his lap. Everything was quiet for a moment.
All of the sudden, a blast sounded, followed by a white trail of light shooting up into the sky. It exploded into bright greens and reds and was quickly followed by more fireworks.
The children stared in awe at the spectacular display. Cloud tore his attention away to watch his family enjoy the show. His eyes settled on Tifa, being illuminated by the golden flashes from the sky.
"Beautiful." He said, taking Tifa's hand in his and returning his gaze to the sky.