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(Although you don't want me to thank you) I'm dedicating this chapter to Savvy...cause that was one hell of a review! Made my whole day!


Cedric and Vanessa sat for a while, just talking about anything and everything.

Cedric talked about scaring.

Vanessa talked about school.

Cedric talked about disappointments.

Vanessa talked about disasters.

Cedric talked about loneliness.

Vanessa talked about loneliness.

It seemed they had much in common. Cedric felt himself falling for her. But he couldn't. She was a human, it couldn't work out. Impossible. So why couldn't he just get up and leave? Nothing was stopping him.

But he didn't want to.


Vanessa couldn't believe how this guy was getting in her head. He was a monster...so why wasn't she scared? It would never work out, so why get attached? She should leave...

But she didn't want to.


When it was truly dark, and the moon was full and beaming, was when it hit both of them. Cedric said it first.

He took her hands in his. "Vanessa, I can't explain this, and I hope you feel the same, but, well...I love you. And I don't know why. I shouldn't..."

Vanessa smiled at him. "Cedric, I was ready to end...but you, you make me feel like there's hope for this world. I know we shouldn't love each other, and it wouldn't work out, but lets have tonight...at least tonight."

Cedric's cold heart melted. "I feel the same." And they reclined in each other's arms.


Jack Skellington came home early from Halloween night. Since the rest of the citizens were still out scaring, he wasn't bothered and went home.

Sally was surprised to see Jack home early. He came in, swooped her in his arms, and gave her a kiss.

"You're home early." said Sally. Jack shrugged. "I decided to give Jake a chance to beat my record."

Sally laughed and offered him a cookie. Jack gladly accepted. "Mmmm...these are delicous Sally, as usual of course."

"Glad you like them Jack." said Sally, sliding another batch in the oven.

"Did you see how Ceddie was doing?" she asked. Jack sighed.

"That bad?" asked Sally, confused. Jack shook his head. "No, he wasn't scaring anyone...he was off by himself, like usual. I honestly don't understand him...what could he possibly be doing at this late hour? I'm surprised he hasn't come home yet."

Sally giggled. "Not everyone can be the King of Halloween Jack." she said.

Jack shook his head. "I mean, I don't expect him to be a master or anything...but if he could just be a little more frightening...I think he has potential." Sally was silent, not quite sure what to make of it.


Back at Jake and Suzy's home...

Then Jake and Suzy came in. Jake was talking loudly, obviously distressed.

"I don't know what to do. The rule is not to get personal with humans. He obviously went over the line on that. But, he seemed, well, happy." Jake lamented. "I just don't know what to do...if I tell Mom and Dad my little brother will hate me...and he was smiling...but this is way over the line! He could get seriously busted for something like this... What do you think?"


(apologize bout that line...it won't go away!!! (grumbles at line)

Suzy wiped her hands on her apron. "I don't know Jake...if he's happy..."

"You don't understand Suzy...she's a human! She can't come to HalloweenTown and Cedric can't leave! They cannot be together! I'm just worried about how Cedric will take it. He's already been so depressed lately...I'm worried about him."