The waves lapped gently at your feet as you and Ace sprawled on the warm sand. The sky above began to erupt in bursts of color—red, blue, gold—each firework reflected in his dark, thoughtful eyes.

He nudged you playfully, grinning. "Bet I can make the next one explode louder than that." He teased, but his laughter faded into a quiet sigh.

"Sometimes." Ace started, his voice low. "I wonder if I’m chasing the right dreams… if I’ll ever be more than just… me." He paused, staring at the horizon. "But then moments like this make it all worth it."

A firework exploded overhead, showering sparks across the night. Ace leaned closer, brushing a strand of hair from your face. "I’m scared." He admitted softly. "but… I’m happy with you here."

The sky continued to shimmer, mirroring the warmth between you as Ace whispered, smiling. "Let’s just stay like this a little longer."