They waited. Soon the crowd far below could be just heard counting down.
Ten… Nine… Eight… Seven…
Jack reaches and gently takes Katelynn’s free hand into his.
Six… Five… Four… Three…
He readied the lantern in his grip.
Two.. One…!
The fireworks begin to burst out against the darkness of the night sky, bringing out all kinds of colors, and Jack releases his hold on his lantern.
Katelynn releases the hold on hers, watching it rise up into the air toward the darkness of the sky, seeing them illuminated by the sudden glow of the fireworks. She squeezes Jack’s hand gently, watching them go and hoping their dreams, wishes, hopes come true.
“Happy New Year Jack,” she whispers softly, looking up over at him.
Its funny how the lanterns seem almost gravitated to each other. They stay close to each other as the breeze carries them up into the darkness, carrying the pairs hopes and dreams for the new year with them.
Jack turns and smiles at her, taking her free hand into his so he now held onto both of her hands.
“Happy New Year, Katelynn.” he whispers before moving in, and presses his lips to hers.
Jack Maple 