Sparklers

Author's note: Originally wrote this up on my tumblr account in response to a prompt from a friend for the Fourth of July. Decided to edit it some and post it here.

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"You've never set off fireworks before?!" Henley's voice was incredulous as she looked at Jack.
Jack tilted his head to the side, an adorable puppy look adorning his face. "I've seen firework shows before, what's the difference?"
Henley stood up. "We have— we— I'll be right back!" She quickly exited the apartment. Her voice echoed back at them through the door. "Meet me on the roof when it gets dark! We have to rectify this!"
Jack looked at Danny and Merritt, who simply shrugged neither of them really getting what got her so worked up.
Dylan observed them from over his book and allowed a slow smirk to spread across his face as he watched Jack turn to Alma in hopes that she would explain.
Alma patted Jack's cheek and said they would just have to go and see.
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The group was waiting for Henley to arrive on the roof, Danny obviously bored as he leaned against the wall next to the stairwell playing with his cards and watching Jack. When the door suddenly burst open he was startled enough that he dropped his deck and it scattered on the roof. He turned and looked at Henley who was carrying several bags.
"Sorry it took me longer than I thought to find everything." She smiled at them all as she placed the bags in the center of the roof. "Ready to have fun with fireworks?" She asked as she displayed the wide variety of fireworks that she had gathered. None were ones that would fly through the air, as she didn't want them to get in trouble. She looked over at Jack and could tell he was getting a bit excited.
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Jack came and collapsed next to Danny after the last firework had gone out. He quickly entwined their hands as he looked up at the stars, a happy flush covering his face.
Danny smiled at the younger man. "Did you have fun?"
Jack looked at him and grinned. "Yup. I'm glad Henley decided we should do this."
Henley came over and settled next to Jack, the others also deciding to come over so they could talk. Henley had a triumphant expression as she turned to Jack. "So. Which were you favorite?"
Jack's grin grew. "The sparklers."
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Author's Note: Sparklers are my personal favorite firework and I think Jack would enjoy them. Hope you liked it!