You're invited to: Creepy Coyne's Halloween Party!
Where: Coyne Household

Bring a costume and a date, and have a blast!

The card read. I couldn't believe Declan had come back and decided to through a party. Fiona said she would love if I could come and bring a date, as long as I gave Adam his invitation. Anyone could tell she was crushing on him.

Just as I was about to put the invite in my backpack, a pair of hands snaked themselves around my waist from behind. I jumped a little, before turning around and facing him. Green eyes on blue and I couldn't help but smile.

"Hi." I said, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

He looked at me and kissed me chastely before pulling away. "Hey." He leaned against my locker and ran a hand through his tousled brown hair. He eyed the envelope in my hand and raised an eyebrow. "What's that?"

"This is our formal invitation to Fiona's party." I told him, making sure he got the idea that I wanted him to come.

"A Coyne party? Why are we invited?" He asked.

"She wants Adam to come, that's why." I couldn't help but let out a tiny laugh. Fiona and I were friends, but she was using me. I didn't really mind though because I needed some time away from Jake and Glen. "It's Halloween party."

Eli looked at the envelope quickly. "Claaaare." He said, dragging out my name. "Do I have to go?" His voice pleaded with me to say no, but I nodded my head anyway.

"Yes. Besides, it'll be fun. You and me, together, dancing." I could feel my cheeks burning up.

He smirked and then wrapped his arm around my waist. "You? Dancing? Maybe I will go."

I smacked his arm, but he just laughed and walked me to class before the bell rang.

"Want to help me pick out a costume for Fi's party?" I asked Alli.

"Of course I want to help!" She screeched and clapped her hands like a child who just got a new toy. "I thought you'd never ask!"

I rolled my eyes and smiled at her. "What are you going as?" I asked her, eying the bag she had on her bed.

Alli got up and picked up the bag, pulling out a witch hat and a pair of six inch heels, along with a tiny black strapless dress that ended at her thighs. "You like?"

I gawked at it for a second. "Where's the rest of it?"

She laughed for a second before putting it back in the bag. "Clare, that's it. We're seventeen years old. I think its fine for me to wear sexy costumes."

"On second thought, maybe I'll buy my own costume." I said, not wanting to end up wearing something like that.

She pouted at me and had a disappointed look across her face. "C'mon Clare! It'll be fun. Besides, don't you want to make Eli happy?" She said, giving me a wink. I just glared at her, knowing she was partially right. I had always wondered what Eli's face would look like if I put on something sexy.

I nodded my head in defeat. "Fine," I agreed. "But nothing too slutty!"

"What about this one?" Alli said, pointing to a skimpy cheerleaders outfit.

I shook my head, walking right past it. "Eli would never like that."

She sighed, clearly frustrated. We had been here for nearly an hour and I had knocked down every choice she gave me. "Then what would he like?"

I thought about it for a while before finally answering. "Death." I smiled at my answer. Although it wasn't necessarily true, a small part of it was. I mean, that would explain the hearse and all the black he wears.

Alli was quiet, staring into space. "I have an idea. Follow me."

She took my hand and led me to the back of the store where most of the decorations and candy were. Then she reached a rack that was all near the dressing rooms.

"Try this on." She said, handing me a package that was labeled: "Sexy Zombie School Girl. Limited Addition.'

I sighed, grabbing it from her and going into the dressing room. I opened the zipper and pulled it out. It was a normal school uniform. It actually looked similar to the ones Degrassi uses. It was a dark navy blue color, which complimented my eyes. It had a few rips and tears, and so did the skirt, showing that it was fit for a zombie. Once I had it on, I looked at myself in the mirror. The skirt was too short and the shirt showed too much cleavage. It didn't fit my likings quite well, but I knew Alli wanted to see it. I walked out to see her sitting on the bench.

She turned to me and smiled brightly, clapping once again. "It looks great. Honestly, I think you should get it. With the right makeup, I think you could pull off a sexy dead zombie."

"Then I guess we're buying it." I said, going back into the dressing room to take it off.

Once I got home, I knew I should start getting ready. The party was tonight and I wanted to have plenty of time. Mom and Glen were out to dinner and Jake was with Katie, which was good. I didn't need anyone coming in and seeing me wearing that costume.

Beep.
My phone went off and I went to go check it.

Are you sure you don't want me to pick you up?

I told Eli I would meet him there. I wanted my costume to be a surprise and he wasn't going to change that.

I'm sure. Thanks for offering. I love you. See you tonight.

I put my phone away and then started with my makeup. Once I was all ready, I called Alli to pick me up. I was ready for the night.