Chapter 15: Halloween Party
Aurora's POV
It's been two and a half weeks since after the deadly incident of Mr. Davies and we got ourselves a new English teacher, Miss Grimes, and she's okay. Actually, she's more okay than that sick pervert.
Miss Grimes just continues writing down on the board while explaining and I just have my head placed on my palm while doodling on my notebook. I glance at my watch wrapped around my wrist and in three, two, one...
'RIIING!'
The bell rang and Miss Grimes dismissed the class as everyone stood up from their seats and leave the room. I throw my bag over my shoulder and I walked out of the room with Heather and Eddie. The school hallway is different today. Along the walls are balloons of the colors purple, orange and black pinned on with cheap tacks. Posters hanging here and there with the words; 'RICHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL HALLOWEEN PARTY TONIGHT!' in big caps, color orange.
Tonight is the Halloween Party and everyone seems hyped about it. Laughter sounds along the halls joined with excited conversations and shouts. The halls were crowded as always while we're on our way to our lockers. We approached our lockers at last and we open them, putting our stuff in.
"Are you guys ready for the Halloween party tonight?" Edward asked.
"We haven't picked an outfit for the party and this is like so last minute to prepare... if it weren't for all of the homework and tests we've been through," Heather said. As I was about to open my mouth, my locker got slammed harshly and I turn around to see Tamara with a nasty look on her face. I'm surprised that she hasn't picked on me every once in a while. And by the look on her face, I can tell she's a bit pissed about Lucas' "crush" on me.
"What do you want Tamara?" I said as I brush off a few strands of hair and tuck them behind my ear. She scoffs followed by an obnoxious chuckle, flipping her curly brown hair before opening her damn mouth.
She hated me ever since her breakup with Lucas and she knew all about Lucas' "longtime crush" on me and she just picks on me here and there. She used to be friends with Heather since elementary but Heather realized that she's only fake towards her. In other words, we both hate her guts.
"So Aurora, are you hitting on my ex-boyfriend nowadays? And planning to fuck him tonight?" She said in a loud voice that catches everyone's attention and I'm quite disappointed that there's no fucking adult around here. Believe me how much I want to slap her right here, right now. I told her a thousand times that I have no special feelings towards Lucas. I mean, how can I stand to be in a relationship with some guy who is a total jerk like Lucas?
"For one last time Tamara, I have no intentions in dating your ex-boyfriend and I'm not interested. No matter how much he annoys me or how many times he begged me to be in a relationship with him, that doesn't make me change my mind." I said in a tone that I would use to someone I hate. Like Steven for example.
Come to think of it... my eyes scan the other side of the halls and I spotted Steven with his eyes glaring at my direction. Then Heather steps forward and now she's speaking to Tamara.
"You heard her Tamara, now get lost." She spatted. Tamara rolled her eyes before sending me a glare and push Heather aside, which made her slightly pissed off and I came face to face with the Demon Queen of High School.
"Tonight if you ever go near Lucas, I'll make sure you're gonna regret it. " She threatened. Like hell I would be scared of her.
"Whatever. I'm not scared of you." I said.
"Hmph. " She said before walking away.
"Sheesh, does she ate limes and lemons for breakfast? I hate her." Heather muttered, only loud enough for me and Eddie to hear.
I shook my head and look back where Steven was standing however he's gone. I let out a sigh and Eddie patted my back.
"Don't mind her. She's a bitch. " He said and I give him a small smile.
Then someone pulled me away from Eddie and I came face to face with Lucas.
"So Aurora, tonight is the Halloween party and I was wondering if you would like to be my date? I'll be your prince charming and you'll be my princess." He said and I want to puke all over his beloved varsity jacket. Then he leans in for a kiss and suddenly someone else pulled me away from him and I realized it was Edward who has his hand around my waist.
"Sorry but she already has a date." He said and I can feel my heart beating faster than usual. Actually, my heart beats faster whenever I'm around with him.
Lucas just scoffs as he rolls his eyes before walking away along with his friends.
"Thank you... for saving me there." I said, smiling at him and he smiles back.
"Okay lovebirds. Let's go to our next class and get ourselves ready for tonight." Heather said and we walk off to our next class.
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School's out and we're currently looking for some costumes for tonight. Heather, Eddie and I were just looking through all of the racks at the Halloween costume section.
"I got it!" Heather said, popping her head out at the other side of the rack. "Let's dress up as... " Before finishing her sentence, she pulled out similar red and blue outfits and a black trench coat. "Heather Chandler, JD and Veronica Sawyer!"
"From 'The Heathers' ?" I questioned. "Let me guess... you'll be Heather Chandler of course."
"Eddie will be JD and you'll be the one and only Veronica Sawyer." She said as she handed our costumes. Heather and I headed to the dressing rooms and put on our outfits.
The costume is a perfect fit I have to say. The shade of blue complimented my dark locks and it even has a sapphire pin for the collar of the shirt. It definitely looks like a school uniform.
"Heather, are you done?" I said as I come out of the stall and look at myself in the mirror. The stall door right next to mine opens and Heather walks out with her red Heather Chandler outfit and it suits her with her auburn hair and piercing green eyes.
"What's your damage?" She stated a memorable line which made me laugh.
"How very." I stated another line and we both laugh before look at ourselves in the mirror for a while.
"I know how much you hate makeup, but I think some light makeup and a dark red lipstick could bring out the Heather Chandler character out of you." I suggested.
"Ugh, do I have to?" She asked.
"Hey, it's only for the night. Don't you think a little bit of touch-up would be nice?"
"Hmm... I guess you're right. Though I'm not good with makeup or more likely, I have no knowledge whatsoever." She said.
"I'll do your makeup. Trust me on this. " I said.
She nodded and we went back to our stalls. After changing back into our clothes, we walked out of the dressing rooms with our costumes in our hands and saw Eddie, wearing the black trench coat and I have to say, he looks good in a trench coat. I mean... he looks great in everything.
"How can you still look so good looking with just a simple trench coat on?" Heather teased which made him let out a chuckle.
"I guess I'll take that as a compliment so thanks. Though it's a bit bigger than I thought. I'll go and exchange it for a medium. I'll be back." He said as we made eye contact and he flashes a smile at me and I returned the smile before he left off.
"Well fuck me gently with a chainsaw. You're in love with Eddie here, aren't you?" Heather said, out of the blue which made my eyes widen up.
"W-What?! What makes you think that?" I can feel my cheeks burning up and laughing nervously.
"Oh, what the hell. You don't get it, Aurora?" said Heather and I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion while shaking my head 'no'.
"Gosh, you two... Eddie likes you. And before you ask for how long, since the very beginning. Have you ever notice they way he looks at you? Oh wait... you never notice that not even once. Makes me think of you as an oblivious one but then again... Earlier, he saved you from getting kissed by Lucas. He cares so much about you, Aurora. Just go out already." Heather said, gently elbowed me and I blink my eyes multiple times. I never thought he felt... the same way.
"Okay, I'm back. Let's go and pay for the costumes. " Eddie said as we agreed and walk towards the cashier to pay for our outfits.