Halloween Party
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters mentioned but the idea is all mine. And uh, that's all I got right now.
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Hey Pretty Baby With The
High Heels On
You Give Me Fever
Like I've Never, Ever Known
You're Just A Product Of
Loveliness
I Like The Groove Of
Your Walk,
Your Talk, Your Dress
I Feel Your Fever
From Miles Around
I'll Pick You Up In My Car
And We'll Paint The Town
Just Kiss Me Baby
And Tell Me Twice
That You're The One For Me
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
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Halloween, All Hallow's Eve or even Hallowmas. The one little holiday that werewolves, vampires and any other supernatural creature that goes bump in the night is honored. Fortunately, Halloween is on a Saturday this year meaning that I can actually attend the pack's Halloween party. Apparently despite the awkward reunion between Sam Uley and Leah Clearwater, my beautiful, hot, sexy and loyal, so loyal, imprint – Sam is officially 'in'. Jacob had called us all together 2 weeks to have the official welcome of Sam. Which just pretty much involved everyone phasing at once and gruffly saying 'welcome' or 'congrats' with the exception of Seth an his overly enthusiastic greeting. I swear that kid is forever cheerful.
Sam has invited us all over to his place for a Halloween party – 'costumes not required but encouraged'. Sam promises to have plenty of food which of course seals the deal. It took all of the self-control and common sense I possessed to not think about Leah at the mention of a costume party. Leah. Leah in a skimpy nurse's costume. So hot. Or a sexy witch? French maid? Slutty pirate. Bikini clad life guard where for some reason she just shows up wet and runs to me in slow motion like on Baywatch. SEE?! So glad I bailed out of the long distance pack conference claiming a group project meeting.
So now here I am in Seattle waiting on Quil to show up so that we can arrive at the party together. I'm in the guy's head so often and yet I still don't understand his aversion to showing up anywhere by himself. Somehow Mike and Brad talked me into wearing a costume. I told them I didn't want to but it turns out that they've all been chatting with Leah and her roommates since that night at the club. The only thing that saved their lives and me some serious jail time was the realization that I hadn't checked out my Facebook page in months. If those knuckleheads weren't surrounding me when I saw Leah's friend request I would've gotten up and jumped up and down on Mike's bed in joy. And that was all today. Her status stated that she is excited to wear her costume to a party. But anyway getting back on track – see how much the minx distracts me? I'm dressed in all black as Neo, yea Keanu Reeves, from The Matrix – guess my haircut inspired Mike or maybe it's because all black and that's all we had to work with. At least that's what I've convinced them of…honestly, Leah has a MySpace page too and The Matrix is listed as one of her favorite movies. Fortunately, Chris, who's my height, actually has the Neo trench coat – so I 'borrowed' it. Even now I can't help but think how fuckin' hot Leah would look if she was dressed up as Trinity…I shiver letting my thoughts run away with me.
"Dude, you okay?" I wake up out of my thoughts to see Quil looking up at me funny.
"Yea, cool." I answer shaking my head of the images of me and Leah going at it while the techno orgy commences elsewhere in Zion. "What the fuck are you supposed to be?" I ask frowning looking Quil up and down as do a couple of passer-bys – some are laughing while others are just shaking their heads. He's wearing a pair of black jeans, a white button up shirt that is buttoned up only half way, with a long black cape, his hair is gelled back and – and is that? Is that glitter?! "Why the HELL are you wearing glitter?" I growl out taking a step back. It's happened before but this time I really, really don't want to be associated with Quil Ateara Jr. I don't want people to get the idea that we are 'together'.
"I'm a vampire. Duh!" Quil answers in a matter-of-fact tone as if I was the idiot.
"Glitter though?" I ask as my hand waves at his standing form.
"Well they fuckin' sparkle in the sunlight." Quil hisses squaring his shoulders. I hope he doesn't try to fight me because right now I may just bitch slap his sparkly ass.
"Only we know that, moron!" I growl back. To think we're best friends. "You look like a fuckin' gay, music conductor."
"Huh?"
"Lose the glitter, dude." I order shaking my head and laughing. "And here I was worried about Seth making a fool of himself."
"Ha-ha." Quil laughs harshly as I follow him into the coffee shop we have been standing outside of. Once Quil is de-glitterized or de-dazzled we head towards Sam's. "Who are you supposed to be?" Quil asks with a sneer.
"Neo." I answer flatly and he snorts something about my costume being 'old' and unoriginal. I chuckle to myself mentally jabbing back 'well you lost originality and gay creativity when your glitter went down the drain'. The door opens to reveal a pirate Sam complete with bird and eye patch.
"Great you guys wore costumes too." Sam greets us stepping aside motioning us in. Once inside I see that the party is already underway with music playing, a few costumed guests milling about and a huge table full of food. "Help yourselves." Sam offers and with a grunt Quil heads directly for the table.
"So…uh, has Jake showed up yet?" I ask hoping I sound casual. I didn't mention Leah which is a good thing, right? Sam shakes his head and I turn away heading towards the food – I've gotten the Intel I needed from Sam and now I'll eat his food.
We mingle – well more like grunt and either nod or shake our heads when people try to strike up a conversation. When will people learn that big guys need to eat first and then we'll talk? Quil flirts more than I do and I have to remind myself to feign interest in the other girls. It's a part of master plan of 'hide-the-fact-that-I-imprinted-on-Jacob-Black's-fuckin'-hot-girlfriend-Leah-Clearwater-so-that-I-don't-get-my-ass-kicked-and-buried-in-the-sand-up-to-my-neck-to-slowly-drown-as-the-waves-come-crashing-in'. Apparently, someone was dumb enough to say, 'Yea, dreamt about your girlfriend last night, Jake. Thanks!' Yea, it was Paul Meraz, the pack jackass, who made the comment while on patrol with Jacob and that burying in the sand was exactly Jacob's threat to Paul if he ever caught Paul thinking of Leah like that again. I've known Jake practically all my life but the guy can be terrifying when's he pissed. But the point of the matter is that it's hard to take any interest in the girls. None of them can even hold a matchstick to my Leah. Leah. I lick my lips thinking of her wearing something skimpy and sexy.
I feel a strong tap on my shoulder snapping me out of my thoughts and I turn around and come within inches of The Burger King. "JESUS CHRIST!" I scream, ahem man-scream, jumping back ready to defend myself.
"Chill, Embry." Paul's voice says laughing while Quil joins in. "It's Paul." I growl threateningly because hearing 'It's Paul' never means anything good.
"You jackass!" I growl looking away trying to control my racing heart and the violent tremors that almost caused me to go all Werewolf In Seattle here. Honestly, The Burger King just creeps me the fuck out. I mean seriously think about it! He shows up when you least expect him: like in your bed, outside your window and ugh. That dude could be planning to murder you in your sleep while under the guise of a jolly, caring, generous burger joint mascot. Burger King lost my support when 'The King' showed up in dude's bed. NO! I lock my doors at night and there's no way in HELL some freak in a leotard is going to lie in my bed, watching ME sleep, just waiting for me to wake up so he can present a sandwich?! It could be poisoned.
"Man, Embry, didn't know my costume was that scary?" Paul says feeling quite proud of himself.
"Or it could just be the sight of your ass in tights." My slowing heartbeat quickly picks back up again as I turn around to see Leah. Best month EVER!
"Whatever bit," Paul starts but quickly stops as Jacob shows up standing behind Leah with a 'dare-you-to-finish-that-sentence-cuz-I'm-gonna-kick-your-ass' look.
"What were you saying?" Jacob asks his eyes narrowing threateningly.
"Nothing." Paul mumbles and to my surprise yanks his arm out of my grasp – I wasn't even aware I had reacted. Paul walks away mumbling about Leah's smart mouth being perfect for Jake's smart-ass. I growl my annoyance at his statement – she's my imprint thus making her perfect for me.
"Damn, Leah." Quil breathes out and I turn my attention back to my imprint and my breath hitches. I can't help but look Leah up down, eye fuckin' her over and over in a matter of 7-seconds, taking in her costume. She's wearing thigh-high white stockings, with black high heels, she's wearing a tiny blue skirt that has white lace rounding the edges, and she's wearing a black corset – fuck! I close my eyes to calm myself down and look again. She's wearing a black corset that only helps make her waist look slimmer…I didn't know that was possible! Is she hurting? It's sexy as hell but is it hurting? Her shoulders are covered by a red cape and as I look up I noticed it's a cape and hood – red. She's the hottest Little Red Riding Hood ever. Right now I so want to be her big, bad wolf. "You look…damn." Quil says enjoying the sight. Right now I want to be angry at Quil but I can't…not right now.
"You're Little Red Riding Hood." I breathe out knowing I have to say something otherwise I'm just drooling – talking helps stop the drooling.
"See, I told you everyone would recognize me." Leah states proudly placing her hands on her hips and puffing out her chest. Quil quickly grabs my wrist tightly and I stiffen trying to remember how to breathe. Lungs take in oxygen…and what? OH MY FUCKIN' GOD?! What comes after inhaling? Right, right, right – exhale.
"Are you guys done eye fuckin' my girlfriend?" Jacob asks drawing both mine and Quil's attention. I groan internally as I notice Jacob is shirtless, sporting a pair of dog ears that are reddish-brown in color mind you, and a pair of shredded cutoffs and may have a tail behind him – he's the big bad wolf, of course.
"Uh…well how about you go away for about 5 more minutes come back and then I'll be done." Quil says turning his attention back to Leah. "Kidding, kidding!" Quil says quickly as Jacob's arm reaches out for his throat. "Man, learn how to take a compliment, Jake." Quil continues laughing. I roll my eyes and look at Leah who is smiling at me and I smile back at her until her attention turns back to my two best friends who are still going back and forth.
"What the hell are you supposed to be?" Jake asks after pushing Quil roughly.
"Ugh…you guys are so slow." Quil says with an exasperated sigh but jumps back as Leah is suddenly very close to him rubbing her hand over his chest – WTF?! "Lee," Quil breathes out as his eyes quickly look from an angrily glaring me to a confused and angry Jacob Black and finally back at Leah.
"Is, is that glitter?" Leah asks bringing her hand up to her face and inspecting it closely. Wow…she's got some good eyes but then again glitter does…well glitter in the right light. Jacob starts laughing as Quil bites his bottom lip. "Quil, dear, Hun," Leah says smiling sweetly with understanding, "is there anything you want to talk to us about?" I start laughing too as Quil blushes profusely.
"It's apart of my costume!" Quil exclaims his voice getting higher than usual – now he understands the problem.
"Really?" Jacob asks still laughing almost on the brink of tears. "And what costume requires a guy to wear glitter?"
"Wait, wait, wait." Leah orders a smirk on his face. "Maybe Quil met a beautiful fairy and just had to hit it before the party." Leah says trying to come up with some 'manly' excuse for the glitter.
"That's not the case." Jacob says after leaning over and catching a whiff of Quil who growls at him. "And the other reason is that he's the beautiful fairy." And with that comment even Leah drops her façade of trying not to laugh at Quil's expense.
"What's so funny?" Seth asks walking up looking confused dressed up as The Joker from The Dark Knight.
"I'M A FUCKIN' VAMPIRE ALRIGHT!" Quil bellows angrily.
"OH! That's why the glitter…I get it." Seth says after looking Quil up and down a couple of times after a couple of seconds.
"Glitter? Is this supposed to be a jab since none of you guys seem to like vampires? Vampires are gay or something?" Leah asks wiping away her tears and that stops my laughter. I look over at Jacob and he looks up to meet my gaze. He shakes his head slightly telling me not to say anything. But, how can I not say something? Leah doesn't know that we're werewolves – she doesn't know about the world we live in and she, too, by association with Jacob Black. My eyes narrow at Jacob asking him 'why haven't you told her' and Jacob sighs while rolling his eyes 'it hasn't come up'. Over time we've all learned how to communicate with one another with our eyes and our body movements – it helps when you need to discuss something but don't want anyone to overhear. As angry as I am over Jacob's lying, okay maybe that's a bit harsh but rather his withholding of the entire truth, I can't really blame him because how do you tell your girlfriend, 'Babe, I'm a werewolf and hunt vampires on the weekend and in between studying'.
"Embry," Leah calls causing me to break my silent conversation with Jacob to look down at my lovely, hot and oh-so-fuckable imprint. "You…you're," she says and I watch with amusement as her eyes sparkle at seeing my costume and she takes it all in, "you're Neo from The Matrix!" Leah squeals excitedly and the greatest thing happens in the moment she finishes her sentence – she fangirls out. "That's so fuckin' AWESOMELY HOT!" Leah says and begins bouncing in place giving me the beautiful sight of the tops of her breasts jiggling with her excitement. Wait? Did she say that I was 'fuckin' AWESOMELY HOT'?! BOO-YAH! "I love The Matrix and it's the 10-year anniversary and I think it's great that you dressed up." Leah starts gushing closing the distance between while widening the gap between Jacob.
"Yea, well no matter how you slice it The Matrix was an awesome movie." I say with a smug smirk – SUCCESS! I have her full, undivided attention. "Everything from the cinematography, the character growth,"
"Oh and the storyline and, you can't forget, the possible hidden religious meaning behind Neo's purpose." Leah says with a smile on her face. It's then that I recall Leah mentioning that she was taking a class on motion pictures and go from there asking her about it. She continues on talking about how she would've loved to have dressed up as Trinity but Jake had wanted them to dress as a couple. I just wish that I could mock him wanting to dress up as a couple but...I was thinking the same thing.
Our conversation continues from there and I see the Jared, the last wolf to arrive, dressed up as The Phantom of the Opera? Well then I recall that Jared had imprinted on Kim Cornwaller, from the rez, who is dressed as Christine – I took my Mom to the opera years ago as a birthday gift, I'm not really into operas or musicals…that is unless Leah is. Kim is studying fashion design and one of her assignments was to make costumes for the dramas dept opera. Leah also takes the time to introduce me to her cousin, Emily Young, who is dressed up as…a what? Hooker?
"She's Miranda from Sex In the City." Leah fills in obviously noting my confused expression to which I only nod as if finally seeing it.
The rest of the night goes on with the occasional party game, some dancing and trick-or-treaters. I wish I could say that the rest of the night was spent with Leah and I talking all night, getting closer and closer until finally she realizes that we're meant to be together and damn anyone else...I need a hobby...but I so want Leah to be my hobby. "Embry? Embry?" Jared shoves me roughly and I come out of my fantasy to see Jared, Paul, Seth, Quil, Jacob and Leah staring at me.
"Wha?" I ask shrugging my shoulders. Leah laughs from her position on Jake's knee - Gawd, why him?! We're all sitting around playing poker except Leah who had decided to sit and watch...but does she have to sit on his knee.
"Your bet?" Seth says nudging me with his elbow. I look down at my crap-tacular hand and can't help but notice Jake's hand run up Leah's thigh...higher and higher until -
"I'm out." I say throwing my hand down. It's suddenly hot and I need air. I get up from the table as Jake plants light kisses on my imprint's neck! I head outside on the back porch trying to control my breathing and shaking. Leah and I were created for one another - we're two halves of a whole. Being around her is just so easy and when I'm with her it just feels as if all is right with the world. There's nothing I can't do - for her...to her. Grrr...But instead it's Jacob Black who's doing who knows what to her! Looking around I see that I'm alone but really don't want to be seen so I quickly jump on the porch railing and pull myself up on top of the roof. I'm not sure how long I sit there on the roof of Sam's apartment as the night wanes on the music still playing, people laughing, talking, telling scary stories or watching one. Someone is watching Saw because I hear someone mention Jigsaw while children down the street sing, 'Trick-or-Treat smell my feet, give me something to eat'. The moon is almost full I notice but my attention is drawn away as I hear the screen door open and the sounds of two sets of feet walking followed by some giggling. I roll my eyes and huff in frustration thinking that it's Jared and his precious imprint, Kim.
Looking down I blanch and realize its Jake and Leah. My Alpha and my imprint. My best friend and my obsession together, kissing and groping one another. I sit rooted to my position looking down the far end of the balcony as Leah wraps her arms around Jake's neck leaning into him. I groan silently recalling how soft, warm and yet so strong and solid her body felt next to mine when were dancing the last time I saw her. Jake whispers gently to her pulling her hood down and I turn away because Leah's hair is braided into pigtails - so cute! I look back, "You're so beautiful." Jake whispers stroking Leah's cheek gently - that should be me saying that.
"You're not so bad yourself, Jake." Leah says and I can hear the smile on her lips. "Can't have your ego getting much bigger now, can I?" Leah teases I guess in response to an unspoken query from Jake. He laughs and kisses her. I want to jump down and rip her from her grasp. Tell Jake to fuck off 'cuz that's my woman! She moans - AH C'MON! Don't enjoy it so much! Jake's hands are everywhere and I hate it. He strokes her sides, lightly tugs on the strings of her corset and rubs her ass. What is this?! What have I done God to deserve this? Or Taha Aki? You show me my imprint only to have me be tortured by watching her get hot and heavy with someone else! My best friend nonetheless? Is this a test? I look back and can't help but lick my lips really wishing I could switch positions with Jake.
"So when can you gonna let me in that goody basket?" Jake asks grabbing Leah's thigh and bringing it up. Okay, I may not like what I'm seeing but it's so hot. But then the wind picks up and I tense immediately. There's a sickly sweet scent in the area and I turn my attention to the 'happy' couple – Jake has tensed up too. Leah looks concerned as Jake slowly releases her thigh and inhales deeply.
"Jake, what's wrong?" Leah asks looking worried. I jump down from my perch walking towards the two – there's a leech nearby. Too close. "Embry, what's going on?" Leah asks looking at me. I look at her and I know it's my wolf instincts that are holding me back from grabbing her and carrying her far away from danger. My purpose is to protect all humans and not just the woman in front of me.
"Let's go inside, Lee." Jake says sternly and gently pushes Leah back inside the house. I follow as Jake calls the pack together. Guess Halloween wouldn't be complete without a pack of wolves and some vampires going at it.
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A/N: Funny how I had no intention of this meeting becoming anything more than just one chapter but the story seems to have grown from there. I won't lie but I received a PM from L. Clearwater begging me on her knees to update something. So there you go. I think this update is alright but I typed most of it while at work and as usual the end of the month is being a bear! But I plan to finish the Halloween part by Saturday – look at that! ^-^ I'm setting goals.
Oh and real quick. I've updated my profile to include the 2 new trailers for your perusal. One is the trailer that's now being aired on TV and the other is one that was aired during the Scream 2009 awards with a bit of behind the scenes. JACOB AND PAUL FACE OFF! *squeals* OH! And Taylor thanked me for helping him win 'Best Breakout Male Performer' too. ^-^ If you watch and listen really closely you'll see him mouth my name and wink. That look is for me. ^-^ And that's how I sleep peacefully at night. ROFLMAO. So excited about 11/20/2009.