Sky's first Halloween

A fortnight before Halloween

Sky's POV

I was walking home from school with Clyde and Rani when suddenly I noticed that people's windows were decorated all creepy looking.

"Why are those windows looking scary?" I asked.

"Because Halloween is coming." Said Rani.

"What's Halloween?" I asked.

"Halloween is when people dress up in scary costumes and then go trick or treating." Said Clyde.

"What's Trick or treating?"

"When you go around with your friends and knock on people's doors and you say "trick or treat!" Then if you're lucky, you get some sweets." Said Rani.

"But that's not until October 31st." Added Clyde.

"Can we go trick or treating?" I Asked. I liked the idea of it.

"We're a bit old but if we go with you it wouldn't seem so bad. Besides, free sweets." Said Clyde.

"It's so exciting!" I said.

When I got home, I immediately told Mum about everything Clyde and Rani just told me about.

"That sounds wonderful."

"Can I please go trick or treating with Clyde and Rani?" I asked.

Sarah-Jane's POV

I was waiting for this moment. I knew she'd ask. I really wasn't sure if I should let her. What if something bad happened? But she did say she wanted to go with Clyde and Rani, and they'd look after her.

"I suppose." I Said at last.

"Thank you!" She answered.

Then she threw her arms around me for a hug. I hugged her back. It felt so good to be a mum. Then she went off to her room to do what I assumed was her homework.

Sky's POV

I was so excited for Halloween that I could barley do my homework. I couldn't stop thinking about all the fun that we were going to have. I texted Rani to let her know that I could go trick or treating with her. I had also been thinking about what Clyde had said. Scary costumes.

What was a scary costume? Mum would know. But right now I needed to do my homework. Then I would worry about it. *

After I finished my homework, I went to find Mum to ask her about the scary costumes that Clyde was on about. I knew what scary meant but I had no idea what costume meant.

I'd also had a text from Clyde.

What costume are you gonna wear Sparky?

After reading the message, I had a faint idea about what a costume was. It was something you wear. I texted him back with an "I don't know." I then went to look for Mum. I found her in the living room typing up an article on her laptop. I wasn't sure if she was concentrating or not and I didn't want to disturb her. I sat on the sofa patiently, waiting for her to notice.

Sarah-Jane's POV

I saw Sky sitting down patiently on the sofa. I assumed she wanted my attention so I finished the sentence I was typing and then put my laptop down on the table next to the sofa.

"What can I do for you Sky?"

"What's a costume?" She Asked.

"A costume is something you wear. People wear them on different occasions for different reasons."

"Clyde Asked me what costume I was going to wear on Halloween. I wasn't sure what it was."

"Did you ask him?" I said.

"No. I just told him I don't know and he responded with "ok"."

I suddenly remembered that I had Halloween decorations. Luke was very happy when it was his first Halloween. But I had no costume for a girl. I wanted to put in really good effort for Sky's first Halloween. Then I thought about going out to buy her one. I could get Rani to come along. (I'm not the best when it comes to fashion)

"Sky, do you want me to take you out shopping for some Halloween stuff with Clyde and Rani?" I asked.

"Ooh yes please!" She squealed.

So it was decided. After school tomorrow I would take her out shopping for Halloween stuff. And I could surprise her when she gets home by decorating the house and the window whilst she's in school.