Chapter 11: Halloween Birthday Plan
On a cloudy day, halloween is only five days away and the girls are working together to get their costumes done for the dance. The girls are at Clarissa's house right now, making their costumes, designing their wigs, and making their accessories for their costumes. Alice is going as Sakura and Amy is going as Hinata from Naruto and they are working on their costume together since they're going as ninjas. Clarissa is helping Sunset on her Zelda costume. Sunset is having a little trouble holding still since, Clarissa is with pins and scissors while working on them.
As Sunset have trouble holding still, Clarissa sighs and says, "Hold still Sunset, you're going to make me mess up your dress."
"Sorry Clarissa, but I don't feel comfortable about you pinning the outfit with me wearing it and with scissors so close to me," Sunset apologizes.
"Don't worry darling, I do this plenty of times with Alice, Amy, and myself. Besides I want this costume to be perfect for your date with Max," Clarissa replies.
"Yeah." Sunset replies while blushing a little.
"How on earth did you convince Max to dress as Link," Amy asks.
"Easy, I told him you're going as elsa and thinks he should be Link so you two can be a match from the same game," Alice explains.
Then Clarissa says, "And with Sunset as Zelda and Max as Link, you two will be matching and be a couple."
Sunset is starting to get confused of what Clarissa is talking about. Alice and Amy are starting to understand what Clarissa is up to. They know that Clarissa has a bit of a habit of helping people express their true feeling like a matchmaker.
Alice turns to Amy and whispers,"I think Clarissa is trying out her matchmaking skills again."
"I think you're right," Amy replies agreeing to the idea.
Sunset starts to feel embarrassed more and says, "Clarissa, I know you and the others are excited for me going out with max, but you don't need turn it into a mission."
Clarissa starts to blush and says, "Sorry dear, just trying to help."
"I know," Sunset replies.
Just then, Sunset asks, "Clarissa, what do you know about Max?"
Clarissa hears Sunset's questiona nd tries to think of a way to answer Sunset's question.
Then Clarissa answers,"Well, he always honest, loyal, and very strong. He is also a great cook too."
"I can tell," Sunset replies.
Alice, Amy, and Clarissa are glad to help Sunset with her chance with Max. Sunset also feels glad to be with Max and wonder if he'll like the costume Clarissa is making. She is also hoping to ask Clarissa is she can teach her how to sew.
Just then the girls remember something they been meaning to ask Sunset. Since they are doing girl time on their costumes and accessories, they think now will be the good time to ask.
Alice asks, "By the Sunset, can we ask you something?"
"Sure. What is it? Sunset replies.
"Well, I notice you been looking on the calendar a lot lately," Amy says.
"And you have halloween circled on your calendar," Alice replies.
Then Clarissa asks, "They're right, is there something on the calendar you are concerned about?"
Sunset realized that they are soon to find out about what she is thinking about. She thinks it will a good time to tell her.
Sunset says, "Well… I was going to tell you guys eventually, but it will be good to tell you girls now."
"What is it?" Alice asks.
Sunset sighs and answers, "October 31st… is my birthday."
At first the girls aren't saying anything and have no idea what to say when Sunset tells them about the calendar that has halloween circle.
The girls surprisingly screams, "Your Birthday is on Halloween!"
"Yeah," Sunset replies.
Alice comes up her face and panicky says, "Why didn't you say anything? Then we could have planned a birthday party for you or something!"
"Well, because we got so excited about the halloween, that I never really thought about my birthday much," Sunset replies looking a bit nervous.
Alice decides to calm herself down and says, "I understand that, but at least you're telling us this now. So…"
"So what?" Sunset asks looking confused.
"What do you want to do for your birthday?" Clarissa asks with a smile.
Sunset starts to scratch her head and says, "I haven't given much thought, but I mostly like to go to the party on halloween."
"That won't be a problem," Alice says.
Then Amy asks, "Anything else?"
"I like to go to Pizza My Heart and hang out at the mall before we go," Sunset answers thinking of any other idea.
"That will do," Clarissa says.
Then Clarissa brings out her cellphone and says. "I'll text the boys and we'll have everything for you. Knowing he, wants to make you a birthday cake so what cake do you like?"
"I usually like chocolate cake with some vanilla or buttercream frosting," Sunset answers.
"Sounds good to me," Alice replies happily.
Sunset is kind of unsure about them celebrating her birthday on halloween. She feels that they shouldn't go through the trouble of celebrating it on the same day as the halloween party and the band competition.
Sunset says, "Guys, you don't have to go through all this trouble for me or my birthday."
"Are you kidding, this will a great chance to spend some great time with you and this will the first time we'll celebrate your birthday," Alice says.
"We can also have a costume party for your birthday as well," Clarissa suggests with a smile.
Sunset knows there's no way of talking her friends out of putting up a birthday party for her.
Sunset smile and says, "I guess a costume party will be good and thanks for planning my birthday."
"No problem," Clarissa, Alice, and Amy say with a smile.
Then Clarissa says, "Now that discussion is finished, while don't we continue working on our costume and then we'll start planning out party.
Alice and the others nod their heads agreeing to the idea and decides to work on their costume.
As they start working on their costume, Alice asks, "You made sure the boys go your message, right?"
"Don't worry, I send my message to their phones. I'm sure they'll get it in no time," Clarissa says sounding so sure about the message.
After that discussion, the girls continue working on their costume and know on halloween is going to be an extra special one.
At Joseph's house:
Max, Jerry, and Joseph are working on their costume for halloween. Joseph is going as Brock from Pokemon. Jerry is going as Mario, and Max is going as Link from the Legend of Zelda. Max glad that he is going to Link while Sunset is going to be Zelda.
When the hear their phones ring, they all check their phones to see what it is. They are very shocked to find out that her birthday is on halloween and the girls think it's a good idea to throw a party for her.
Joseph says with excitement, "Wow! Sunset's birthday is on Halloween."
"And we're going to have a birthday party which is also a costume party for her," Jerry replies cheerfully.
Then Joseph says, "We should also get Sunset present for her birthday."
"And I'm in charge of making her cake, with Amy's help of course," Jerry says.
Joseph and Jerry are excited about Sunset's birthday that they are going to have a party for now. Max however is quite shocked and excited at the same time. Right now, Max is starting to think about what to get Sunset for her birthday, but he doesn't know what.
His mind snaps back to reality when Joseph says, "Max! Max! Are you alright?"
Max turns to Joseph and answers, "I'm fine, but… Now that I know I'm taking Sunset on a date on her birthday, I… I want to make it extra special for her.
Joseph and Jerry are not too surprised of why Max is concern. They know that Max and Sunset's crush for each other and they both want to be happy with each other.
"Don't worry Max, Sunset is just glad to go to the dance with us, especially with you," Jerry says.
"I know, but what do you think I should get her?" Max replies trying to think of a good present.
Joseph and Jerry tries to think of an idea to get for Sunset for her birthday. Even though they don't know too much about Sunset yet, they want to help Max find the perfect present.
Jerry suggests, "You know sunset likes reading and studying, so… how about a book?"
Then Joseph, "How about getting her some jewelry or perfume."
Max does like the idea from his friends and he does know the present sounds like good one, but for some reason, he think he should get her something extra special.
Max turns to Joseph and Jerry and says, "I do like the idea, but I think this is something I should do on my own."
"I guess you're right," Jerry says.
"Maybe we can work on our costumes and then we'll try to think of what we should get for Sunset for her birthday," Joseph suggests.
Max nods his head and says, "You're right, think may take some time, so let's work on our costume before we go present shopping."
With that conversation over, the boys work on their costumes for the part and now for a birthday party. Max is more determine to make this date extra special for Sunset, but he wants to find a present that is perfect for her. He hopes that he will succeed on making Sunset's birthday special.