[Gift] A Sparklers and Fireworks Date

Ione let out a soft sigh as the last of customers left the Daily Grind and leaned onto the counter to rest a bit. Finally. It had been busy day despite the shortened hours and Ione had to pull in few favors to get help in the kitchen because few employees called out early. The kitchen, the coffee bar and the cafe interior were in state of disarray. Ione was absolutely NOT looking forward to having to do the clean up. A good thing that the remaining employees had already began the clean up duty. Ione nodded their goodbyes at a pair of regulars who had departed the cafe. A pair of strong arms wrapped around their waist and Ione stood up straight as a chin rested on their right shoulder to nuzzle their cheek. Two employees had stopped in their actions, surprised by this display of affection before scattering at Ione's glare. They sighed as they leaned back into their taller partner's chest.
"We can get going after the closing is done, Varrik." Ione murmured as they felt his lips on their neck. Varrik hummed as Ione wriggled out of his grip so the coffee bar could be wiped down and cleaned. It took quick work from everyone before Daily Grind was closed for the evening. With Ione's apron hung up in the back; Ione and Varrik headed out to celebrate Mochi Moon. Ione had asked to spend the evening together and he had agreed after conferring with Viscili. The two gluttony dolls spent their walk in silence, just the way they liked it as neither were talkative. Varrik didn't keep his hands to himself, often keeping one on or around Ione who barely bat an eye.
Thanks to their impressive height and long strides, they made it to the celebration square with multiple stalls and crowds enjoying their evenings. Sparklers flew freely all around them as several buns lit their sticks up. The sight was rather colourful and almost had Ione cracking a small smile. Few of them shot Varrik a bit of odd look for his attire consisting only of a kilt but Ione barely cared about that and kept them moving. It was when the crowds got to be too much that they were picked up and easily cradled in one arm. Ione yelped in surprise before shooting a smirking Varrik a glare.
"...Are you going to let me down?"
"Nope! Rather have you in my arms, Snack " Varrik stated while squeezing their legs gently and Ione rolled their eyes with a fond sigh at his sweet antics. They've since given up long ago trying to argue that nickname.
"You're letting me down when we get the sparklers." Ione was not budging on that and Varrik shrugged as they continued their search for a free stall that sold sparklers. Ione tossed their braids off their shoulders so they were all down the back as they scanned stalls. It was not long before Varrik's footsteps picked up and Ione hung onto his grand horns to steady themselves as he beelined for a stall. Varrik did let them down much to their pleasure.

"OH? You're Varrik yes? I've had several people ask to purchase sparklers for you and well...." The stall keeper spoke as a rather massive batch was given to Varrik who looked absolutely delighted.
"I'm banning everyone from my cafe" Ione muttered in annoyance and Varrik snorted. They both knew that was a very empty threat. Ione had to drag the overly excited gluttony away to a empty area so the sparklers could be safely lit. With Ione at a ridiculously safe distance. The sparklers went up like colourful spitting light in Varrik's hands and Ione snuck few quick photos with their phone; smiling softly at how Varrik's expression lit up at the massive sparklers. It was a ridiculous sight; one that would promptly become Ione's newest lock screen on their phone.
Just as Ione lit their thankfully singular sparkler up, the sky exploded into colourful fireworks and Ione moved closer to their partner so they could enjoy the loud yet colourful fireworks lighting the cave-made sky up. Ione was so mesmerized by the show that they hadn't noticed Varrik discard the burnt sparklers until his arms was around their waist again and he was nuzzling against Ione's cheek.
"Its beautiful, Snack." he murmured into Ione's neck and they sighed softly as their sparkler fizzled out.