Balloons
Prompt: #009 Balloon
A brilliant ball of red floated up to the ceiling, joining several others and bouncing lightly off as they collided. A few minutes later, a green one had also found its way to the roof, the strings of orange ribbon that tied it dangling carelessly below.
The ceiling was alight with colour and finally happy with the display, Mulder set the equipment he'd been using to fill the balloons aside and lay back on the floor.
The door swung open seconds later, revealing Scully. "What the hell are you doing?" she demanded, confused.
Mulder grinned, gesturing upwards. "Happy Birthday, Scully!"