"So this is what teenage stars do on Halloween, huh?" She asked as Nate led the way inside.
As a joke, at first anyway, Nate had offered both of his arms to the sixteen year old's. His hands were shoved into the pocket of his tight jeans, borrowed from none other than his band mate, Shane Gray.
Nate was dressed as Danny Zuko, his hair was jelled back and he wore a black t-shirt, a leather jacket, and those skinny jeans.
Caitlyn was his Sandy, with a pair of black leather pants, a halter top and a pair of red wedges that her cousin had almost thrown a fit over.
Her hair was curled, after having been painfully rolled up into curlers the night before.
Jason and Hayley were dressed as Johnny and June Cash, one arm cradled a guitar while the other was around her waist.
"Hey, Nathan." Shane called, stopping the trio. He wrapped his arm around Mitchie and pulled her back into him. "Stop trying to steal my date, huh?"
"As beautiful as she is," Nate kissed her on the cheek. "I've got my own. See you guys in there,"
The two laughed before he pushed her back slightly to look at her once again.
She had gone through with her plan to be Juliet, and it only made sense that he would dress up as Romeo, only after Hayley had begun to pester him.
Her hair was curled, and she wore a crown with a veil attached. Her dress was long and puffy, a light rose color. Her corset was woven golden ribbon, and hugged the right places. She wore a pair of gold flats, and the locket Jason had given her.
He was wearing a white, puffy shirt and a vest that matched the dress color. His pants were black, the pants that went to his favorite tux.
"You look beautiful," He told her, handing off a rose he had mysteriously hidden. He laughed as she blushed. "Shall we, Juliet?"
"I suppose so, Romeo." Mitchie took his outstretched arm, she giggled as he made a face due to her horrible rhyming. "Thank you, Shane."
"For what, Mitch?"
"For bringing me," She said simply, leaning into him. "And making me go."
Shane looked down at her and smiled. "I'd rather bring you than anyone else, Mitchie."
"Dance with me?" He asked minutes later, reaching out already to grab her hand and pull her into the crowd.
"I don't really think I have a choice," She replied, laughing and following him out.
Not much for dancing, Mitchie still wrapped her arms around his neck, leaning against him heavily.
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
"I'm really glad I'm here, Jase." Hayley muttered, her head on his shoulder. He laughed and kissed her hairline.
"Me too, Hayles. There's no place I'd rather be,"
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
'Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
"You, Miss. Geller, are a divine dancer," Nate whispered as he dipped her.
"I could say the same thing about you," Caitlyn replied, twirling under his arm. "Unless you want to step on my foot again."
"One time!"
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
"No!" Mitchie squealed as he lifted her high into the air. She giggled, tightening her arms around him. "Shane Adam Gray!"
"Michelle Elizabeth Torres!" He mimicked with a laugh.
And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you're alive
"Is this a bad time to say I love you?" He asked suddenly, causing her to lift her head up rather quickly. "I know it hasn't been that long, but...I love you, Hayley."
Hayley blushed, before sliding her arms around his neck and kissing him ever so softly. "I love you, too, Jason."
And I don't want the world to see me
'Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
"Are you having fun, Cait?" He asked, his arms were wound around her waist in an unbreakable hold. Without waiting for an answer, he leaned in and kissed her.
"I'll be back," He promised, for the eighteenth time that night. Despite her better judgment, Mitchie nodded and stood back to watch her brother and her friends dance.
Shane Gray was evidently a popular boy.
He had had to leave her alone for more than a few times that evening, and despite the minor setback, she was still enjoying herself,
"Whoever you brought with you is a jerk," A darker voice muttered. "How could he leave such a beautiful girl unescorted?"
Startled, she turned around and her dark brown eyes met a very pair of familiar, soft blue ones.
"Oh my gosh...You're..."
"Jake Ryan?" He teased, holding out his hand for her to take. "And you're Mitchie Torres, right? Jason's sister. It's great to meet you. By the way, you're an amazing singer."
"From Zombie High!" Mitchie blurted out, blushing wildly. "Oh my gosh! Thank you so much! You're such an amazing actor!...I'm talking too much, aren't I?"
"It's cute," Jake admitted. "So, dance with me?"
"I'd love to..." She trailed off, glancing over her shoulder. "But..."
"Shane's caught up in a pretty big group right now." He told her, pointing off to the right. "He won't be back till the song after this next one, most likely. Just one dance, please?"
"Okay."
When you forget me
When you don't remember my name
Not even a memory
Somewhere in the back of your brain
I won't be offended
Cause I always knew that the day
Will come when I'm not enough to make you stay
Tell me it's not possible,
No way that we could break
But nothing is illogical, believe me
As much as she didn't want to admit it, she was enjoying her time with Jake Ryan. Even Caitlyn seemed to approve, glancing over Nate's shoulder to mouth about how cute he was!
Like falling stars over your head
They've been bound to burn out, burn out
Crashing 'cause I'll never get over you, never over you
Cause you are so beautiful, yeah
Shane leaned against the wall, his eyes darkening as he took in the sight of someone else holding Mitchie.
But he was too much of a gentleman to interrupt a dance.
Mitchie didn't even seem to notice him standing there, and that pissed him off even more.
The world is turning,and time keeps on lingering on
The sun will be burning
Eventually you will be gone
I'll always love you
Oh believe it or not
Baby that's not enough to, not enough to stop these.
Falling stars over your head
They've been bound to burn out, burn out
Crashing 'cause I'll never get over you, never over you
You are so beautiful, yeah
"This is going to sound really forward..." Jake began, blushing himself. "But do you think I can get your number?"
"Yeah," Mitchie answered rather quickly. No guy had ever asked for her number before. She took his phone, and with shaking hands, entered the cell phone number she had been using ever since she had come to live with her brother.
"How long are you guys going to be in town for?"
"Three more days," She was growing more and more nervous. Was he about to...
"Will you go out to dinner with me tomorrow night?" He asked, just as nervous. "I mean, if your brother's cool with it, and everything."
"Yes!" Her grip on him tightened. She blushed as she realized just how eager she sounded, and she tried to tone it down. "I mean...Yeah! That sounds like a lot of fun!"
"Cool,"
"Mind if I cut in?" A velvety voice asked. A warm hand landed on her shoulder, she looked up and smiled.
"Shane!" Mitchie called, throwing her arms around his neck. He laughed and rubbed her back with one hand, the other reaching out to shake Jake's, because he had been raised with manners.
"Hey, man. Great episode last week," He was bluffing. He would never watch Zombie High.
"Thanks, dude. I can't wait to hear the new album,"
Shane laughed, his grip on Mitchie tightening. "Yeah. It's gonna be great."
"Well, Mitchie." Jake leaned in and kissed her on the cheek. "See you tomorrow."
He raised an eye brow. "What's tomorrow?"
"We..." She blushed, slipping her arms around his neck. "We have a date."
"A date?! Mitch..."
"Stop it, Shane." Mitchie warned. "You said we couldn't be together, so this is me trying to meet new people. Okay? Can you just be happy for me, Shay? Please?"
"You're right," He replied, even though she was wrong. He wrapped his arms around her and held on. "You're right, Mitch. I am happy for you. But if he hurts you..."
"My big, scary brother and my two badass best friends will beat that crap out of him. I know, I know. You know I love you, right?"
"I know," Shane smiled, but it was forced. "I love you too, Mitch."
