Chapter 68: Halloween Treat!
*Aria's POV*
Halloween was only 2 days away and Jughead and I still need costumes. We kept putting it off due to school, after school stuff, work, babysitting, me the kids and him his sister, so we had no time. Plus, this is the 1st year we'd be doing a couples costume. It had to be just right. Now that we had time, we had to costume hunt and, honestly, the pickings were scarce.
"How about this?" Jughead asked as he pulled out two clown costumes.
"No way. Clowns are not my thing, though you are a cute one." I say as I lightly tease him. Jughead pouted but smiled as he put the costumes back.
"These?" Jughead asked as he pulled out a black cape and a black dress.
"Too vampire like. No thank you." I say as I pulled out two royal capes.
"King and queen?" I asked him.
"They only have the capes. Nothing else." Jughead informed me. I frowned and put the costumes back with a huff.
"How about these Egg-celent costumes?" Jughead said as he pulled out a chicken and egg costumes in bags. These were inflatable. I deadpanned at the joke.
"I will not do that, Jughead." I tell him. He laughed and put them back.
"I know, but I had to make the joke." Jughead told me. It wasn't funny.
"How about these?" I asked as I pulled out a hockey mask and a fedora.
"No way, killers are overdone." Jughead told me. I sighed but, he was right. I put them back as we kept looking.
"There aren't many couple's costumes." Jughead said as we kept searching.
"That's what we get for doing this last minute." I say as we kept searching.
"I found Frankenstein not not the bride." Jughead called out.
"You mean Frankenstein's monster. Frankenstein was the scientist." I remind him.
"Right.~" Jughead said as he put it back.
"I found a bloody girl costume. If we find the right stuff, maybe we could go as Jack the Ripper and his victim?" I say to him.
"Not bad, but let's wait a bit on it." Jughead said to me. I knew he didn't like that too much. He liked more cutesy costumes and such while I liked the opposite.
"Hey, since you have red hair-" Jughead started but I stopped him.
"I will not do Raggedy Ann and Andy again." I call out as I went further to the back.
"Again?" Jughead called out.
"Archie and I did that when we were 3. Aunt Mary still has the pictures." I say as I remember we met up back at the city for a costume party. One of the rare times he visited and one of the rarer times my childhood wasn't hell.
"I gotta see that! I bet you looked extra adorable!" He called out. I felt my cheeks heat up as I pouted.
"How about Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde?" I called out.
"Nope. Too weird." Jughead called back.
"How about Zeus and Hera?" Jughead asked me. I looked over and saw parts of the costume.
"Nuh-uh. Hera was envious and Zeus was a rapist." I remind him.
"Yikes! Nope!" Jughead yelped as he tossed them.
"How about I be Medusa and you be one of my statues?" I questioned as I found the wig and gray body paint.
"Nope. The snakes freak me out." Jughead tells me. I sigh and put them down.
"We need a common ground. I like freaky but you're more into not freaky." I say as I try to figure out a balance.
"Maybe we should wait a year." Jughead tells me. I pout and wrap my arms around his neck.
"No.~ This is our last year of high school. I Want it special." I whined out the no and pouted after I spoke. I even gave the big puppy eyes.
"Alright, alright, you win my harp." Jughead caved as he wrapped his arms around my waist. We kissed before an idea sparked.
"Wait… I think I know the perfect costumes." I say as I dragged him to the back where I saw them. I showed him and he smirked.
"I can do that." Jughead said happily. I smiled as it was a good enough compromise for us.
*Halloween*
Jughead and I were heading to The Lodge Manner for Veronica's annual costume party. I was driving and Jughead was in the passenger seat.
"You ok?" I asked him curiously.
"I'm just a bit nervous. I've never done the whole couple costume thing before." Jughead confessed to me.
"I figured as much. I mean, I know I'm the only girl you've ever dated and much more, but you've never done a partner costume with Archie? Not once?" I asked curiously.
"No, never. We usually did our own thing, never really this." Jughead said as he adjusted himself in his seat.
"Well, we've done many firsts together, so this is just another first. Another first in our relationship, another step further in this relationship we have." I say as I took one hand off of the wheel and placed it over his hand. He turned his hand over so he could properly hold mine.
"I can accept that. I can accept that because, my harp, it makes both of us happy." He replied. I glimpsed over at him for two seconds to see him smile. We then arrived and he took my hand off so I could properly park.
"You ready?" I asked him as I looked at him with a smile. Jughead quickly adjusted his wig before looking at me.
"Yeah. You sure you wanna make a big entrance?" Jughead asked me as we got out of the car.
"I already planned it with Veronica. She wanted this to be a big party, one of the best, so she agreed we can do this to make a big show." I say as I handed him a familiar stuffed cat prop.
"Weird, she usually likes to be the center of attention." He replied as we made our way to the door.
"Well, she will. After we do our little bit, we'll have her come out and introduce her to all." I explained as we arrived and rang the bell.
"Now I'm nervous." He said as he started squeezing the plush.
"Careful. The stitches might pop." I say to him. He stopped squeezing the plush I made.
"Sorry. It's cute though." He said as Smithers opened the door.
"Miss Veronica has been waiting." He informs us. He was dressed like Igor. Kinda fitting, actually.
"We're sorry for the wait." I apologized.
"You're on time, but you know how she gets." Smithers said as he guides us to where we need to be. Jughead's and mines boots tapped along the floor as I saw the bouquet of roses.
"Oh shoot! Hold on." I say as I take a rose.
"What are you doing?" Jughead asked before I took the cat plush and swapped it with the rose.
"You're supposed to have the rose, so I'll hold the plush." I say with a smile. Jughead smiled and held it up to his face with a pose.
"Like so?" He asked me.
"Perfect! Both of you!" We heard Veronica call out before she grabbed our arms.
"Everything is ready, miss Lodge." Smithers informs her.
"Great! Let's go!" She said happily before we were pulled into a different room.
This was is adjacent to the party and usually closed off, but it's filled with games, toys I had helped make as well as small painting and food. Yes, I had helped her by doing all of it within the month, hence why she's letting Jughead and I make our grand entrance before introducing her.
"You two look great! At least, that's what I'm comparing from the clip you showed me." She said as Smithers went to the fog machine, next to some boxes and wires for lights and effects, and a lever that would open the door as well as speakers. She was quick to hook up head sets for us.
"Aria did amazing with fixing up the costumes." Jughead said as I used a mirror to check my wig and make up.
"I did my best with 2 days." I admitted.
"Well, I might not have seen the show, movie, whatever but I will say, this will be great!" She said enthusiastically as she grabbed a headset for herself.
I looked at her costume and was both not surprised but in awe. I expect nothing less from her, but this still surprised me a little bit. She was dressed as Cruella De Vil but she looked amazing! She looked like a younger version with the wig curled, black short gloves, black cane, black leather pants, and a jacket/dress that was half black leather, half white faux dalmation fur, a black leather turtle neck under it and, well, fake eyelashes to boot. (Think of the outfit from Cruella. Sorry for spoilers!)
"You like it? I thought of going villain, so why not a younger, more fashionable version?" She admitted.
"You, actually, pulled it off. I thought you'd be a Disney princess, not a Disney villain." I admitted.
"Well, I was going to be the evil queen, but this was better." She admitted.
"You ready, hun?" I asked Jughead.
"Ready." He said as he posed. I got next to him and posed as well.
"Ready, Ronnie." I say to her.
"Now, Smithers." She called out. Smithers turned off the lights, which caused a few screams, before flinging the door open with a loud thud. Then the smoke machine came on, followed by the speakers and the mics, then the familiar tune every anime nerd knows.
(Clip just because. watch?v=CigrwTrznT8 )
"Prepare for trouble!" I say in a strong tone.
"And make it double!" Jughead said as he sounded wicked, smooth and seductive. I nearly melted from that. We heard some gasps as well as a small bit of cheers before we continued.
"To protect the world from Devastation!" I called out as it was still dark.
"To unite all peoples within our nation!" Jughead added as the laser lights started beaming around, followed by a faded light behind us so you could, barely, see our silhouettes.
"To denounce the evils of truth and love!" I said my bit.
"To extend out reach to the stars above!" Jughead added after me. We could tell we had all of their attentions at this point.
"Jessie!" I say loudly as the spot light shined on me.
"James!" Jughead called as the light hit him next. We heard more cheers and excitement at this point.
"Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!" I call out as I move and point to the right with my right hand, arm extended, left was on my hip while holding the small Meowth plush I had made.
"Surrender now, or prepare to fight!" Jughead added, doing the same pose as me except still holding the red rose slightly close to his face. After he had said that, a banner came down behind us. Black with a giant red R on it.
"Meowth! That's right!" We heard from the speakers. We got some applause and cheers at this point.
"Jessie, I don't see any Pokemon!" Jughead called out, acting like James.
"Meowth, there's none here you dudder brain!" The speaker called out in a Meowth voice. Yeah, Jughead voiced the Meowth on a recorder and, honestly, did a fabulous job. Sounded close to the real deal.
"Will you two stop it! We didn't come here for Pokemon!" I scolded, turning to face 'James' and lifted the Meowth plush.
"Then, why are we here?" 'James' asked.
"For the food, that's what!" Meowth cried out.
"Oh boy, sounds good to me." 'James' giggled out. We heard the audience giggle at this point.
"Uhg. Don't you two remember what we have to do?" I asked them as I put my hands on my hips.
"Oh yeah! Introduce the boss to these pathetic losers!" 'James' said as he pointed to everyone and insulted them. We heard playful boo's as I looked and smirked.
"That's right!" I say in a singsongy tone.
"Then, we steal the food!" Meowth called out.
"But of course. After all, we villains need to eat too!" I say as Jughead and I split up and climbed onto the decorated tables.
"So, for those who don't know, we had a boss named Giovanni." I say to them.
"But he was no fun at all." 'James' commented.
"Nor did he give us respect. And no pets for me!" Meowth said as I held the plush up.
"So, we found someone who, let's just say, removed him from the equation." I say with a sinister giggle after.
"And out new boss is fabulous!" 'James' commented.
"Not to mention, a real looker too. Unlike Jessie, here." Meowth commented. I then whacked the plush on the head.
"Quiet you! I'm just as pretty!" I scolded harshly. That got a few laughs.
"So, this new boss liked us so~ much, she agreed to help us. She said something about us reminding her of her last two goons. Um, Jessie, Meowth, do you remember their names?" 'James asked me.
"I think it was Casper and Horsey or something like that." Meowth said.
"Who cares! We're here now, so let's introduce the Boss Lady of the night!" I scolded with an eye roll.
"Here she is! The New!" 'James' called out.
"The most evil!" I added after him.
"And gorgeous!" Meowth added.
"Cruella De Vil!" We yelled out before the banner ripped open. Out came 'Cruella', strutting between Jughead and myself, twirling her cane and showing off as if she were a runway model. The guests cheered when they saw this.
(Kind of like this. SPOILER AGAIN! watch?v=iQsekoBUsug )
"Welcome to the party, my pathetically beautiful guests!" 'Cruella' greeted everyone. The guests cheered as they were enjoying the show.
"Ignore my employers, though flattering and better than Jasper and Horace, are still fools. They will not be stealing the food. No worries." 'Cruella' assured them.
"What?!" the three of us shouted and flung back in offense like in an anime.
"You heard me! You might be my hired help, but you are guests as well and shall treat my guests well!" 'Cruella' scolded us.
"Yeah! Just as the lovely boss says, you dummy and hag!" Meowth called out.
"Dummy!" 'James' yelled in offense.
"How dare you call me a hag!" I say in the most offended tone ever as I strangled the plush. There were chocking sounds as well.
"That was rude! Jessie might be old, but she doesn't look like a hag." 'Cruella' taunted.
"Why you!" I started and jumped to attack, but 'James' jumped and held me back.
"Easy Jessie!" 'James' says to me.
"Yeah! She's paying us with a meal!" Meowth added. I pretend to calm down, was released, then pouted.
"Oh, fine." I say in a pouty tone.
"Oh, that does remind me. Everyone! Behind this torn curtain is where the desserts are! All made by 'Jessie' here!" She called out. Everyone cheered as I bowed.
"She has also gone a step further and made all the prizes in the game booths I've rented out! Wasn't that nice of her!" She announced as everyone applauded again.
"Of course! After all, if they're nicely made by me, it'll be better to steal from you all later." I say with arrogance. I had a mix of cheers and boos from this.
"Now, now darling. Be nice to the guests." She chastised me. I rolled my eyes but smirked and posed, hip to the side and my hand resting on it as the other hung down while holding the plush.
"So everyone, please enjoy!" She said, moving to the right while Jughead and I moved to the left, before the banner/curtain raised up and revealed everything. Everyone cheered and went to go inside. Yes, this year's theme was villains but it was optional. People started chatting, some going into the other room, as Jughead grabbed my hand and rushed in.
"Jughead!" I called out as I stumbled.
"What? I want some of your sweets before they go!" Jughead called out. I had baked all of yesterday and last night at Veronica's place so, while not too fresh, was kept fridged and preserved. Nothing went bad either.
"Jughead, you have my baking all the time, how is this different?" I asked him.
"I get multiples to try versus one or two things." Jughead admitted as he started filling up his plate. I started laughing from his actions.
Though it was one of the reasons why I loved him. The party went well, Reggie, for once, was not only less himself but also wasn't a werewolf. He was dressed as Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. Actually, it was fitting… Too fitting…
Still, everyone dressed as villains or monsters, so that was cool. I noticed Betty was dressed as Harley Quinn, but was the nurse version, while Archie was dressed as Syndrome from The Incredibles. I also had noticed Big Ethel dressed as Yzma and she got Jimmy to dress as Kronk. It was cute too. I think those two might end up together, actually. Midge was dressed as Shego and she got Moose to dress up as Senior Senior Jr. I loved it too! Ronin was Myotismon, very well done too since all the girls were drooling, Tyrone was dressed as King Kong while Collins was Godzilla, so that was a cool combo since they did pretend fights and stand offs, Tyler and Geoff were dressed as Dick Dastardly and his dog, Muttley. It was funny. I also saw Dilton and gave him a hug. He was dressed as Doctor Giggles, which made me shudder a bit. The movie gets me slightly freak out near doctors I'm not familiar with, but I had just watched it a month ago with Jughead so I'll get over it soon… Hopefully…
The whole night went well, except I had this feeling I was being watched. I looked around a few times that night and spotted someone in a robber costume, the black and white stripe top, black pants and shoes, black ski mask, a bag and even a fake cigar in his mouth. Definitely a he based on the body type. Problem was, while I can recognize almost everyone here, I couldn't tell who that was. I had caught him staring at me twice already. It gave me the creeps. I slipped over to Jughead and nudged him lightly.
"Jughead, could you stay the night with me? Please?" I asked him softly.
"I can't, my mom needs me home tonight." He replied.
"Is something wrong?" He asked after he looked up and saw my face.
"Just a bad feeling, that's all." I say softly before looking for Archie. I quickly found him and asked to spend the night.
"Um, well..." He started and was trailing off.
"Archie, I wouldn't ask if I wasn't worried right now." I say softly.
"Worried about what?" Veronica butted in as she now joined us.
"Ronnie, do you know who dressed up as a robber?" I asked her.
"A robber? I don't think so… Why?" Ronnie asked me.
"I caught him staring at me twice and I'm not sure if he's been doing this all night… It's freaking me out..." I say softly as I did a quick scan.
"If he's bothering you, I can have Smithers-" She started but I cut her off.
"No no, don't let the party be ruined. I just don't feel comfortable going home alone." I say to them.
"Well, I know Aunt Mary won't mind at all." He tells me as he took a look around.
"Thanks, Arch. That makes me feel better." I say with a smile. We fist bumped before I went back to the party. After talking and eating, Jughead motioned for me to follow him. Curiously, I followed him. I turned the corner and he took my hand and lead me to a different room.
"Jughead, wha-" I started to ask, since he pulled me into a bathroom and locked the door, but them pulled me to him and kissed me. I melted and kissed him back, wrapping my arms around him, as he snaked his arms around my waist.
"Sorry, but you look too sexy to resist." He said after he pulled away from me.
"I'm glad it hides well." I say softly as I rubbed my knee against his erection. You couldn't see it, but I could tell it was there. I've done it enough with him to know when he has one without even looking.
"If you do that, you know what'll happen." He whispers to me before biting his lip. He wanted to keep control.
"No one has to know, as long as we're quiet." I whisper in his ear before nibbling it. That did it.
He brought be to the small end table type of sink, lifted my skirt and then myself on the sink as we started kissing. The music outside was loud, people just as loud, as my panties were off me, erection slipping inside me for the first time in a while, as our moans were muffled by our kisses. I wrapped my legs around him as Jughead started thrusting and grinding with the beat of the music outside. It felt amazing. We didn't know someone was listening outside the door, more specifically the robber, but the sounds sounded like making out sounds and not sex sounds. Thankfully. I tightened around Jughead's dick as he started going harder and a bit sloppy. I curled my fingers into his shirt, my toes curled in my boots, before I muffled from my climax. It took Jughead a few more thrusts, his cock throbbing, before he pushed in deeper than he ever did before and released in me. I gasped into the kiss before we both pulled away from the kiss.
"We forgot the condom." We both whispered out with a gasp.
"I'll clean up." I say as he pulled out of me.
"Sorry." He said as he grabbed toilet paper to clean himself. I got off the sink and turned the water on to clean myself. As I was cleaning, we heard a knock on the door. Jughead and I froze and looked at each other before another knock rang out.
"Occupied!" Jughead called out. The knock came again and I urged Jughead to peak out as I turned the water off. I had my skirt fixed as he opened the door and looked around. The door opened inwards so no one could hide behind it.
"No one's here." He said before I pushed him out.
"Let's go before we're caught." I say as I hurried us to the party. I didn't realize I had forgotten my panties inside and the robber had found them and pocketed them. It was now midnight and the party was over. We all got goodie bags and I was told Archie I was going to drive Jughead home before meeting him there. Jughead and I got half way to his house when I gasped.
"What?" He asked me.
"I just realized I forgot my panties..." I said as I groaned.
"Can't you go back?" He asked me.
"No… I'll just make up an excuse later." I say as I got fidgety.
"Why don't we go to your place first, then you can drop me off at home. So you're not alone and you can call her with no problems." Jughead suggested as he held my hand.
"Good idea." I say as we went to my house first. Jughead was packing my bag for me, sweet of him to, while I called Ronnie. I asked her if anything was found in the guest bathroom, explaining I felt I lost something. Lame excuse but better than the truth. She said no and Smithers just cleaned it. I then said I probably imagined it and thanked her before hanging up. I went upstairs to tell Jughead.
"Good news, their not there, bad news, their not there meaning someone took them." I say as I turned red.
"Well, they won't know they're yours." Jughead assured me. He was right, but it still embarrassed me. Plus, they were one of my nice silk ones. Uhg. Oh well. I changed out of my costume and into pajamas before taking Jughead home. After, I went to Archie's. I just wondered who took my panties, though…
*The Robber's POV*
Sneaking into the party wasn't hard, getting treats wasn't hard either, but my main goal was to spy on Aria. She looked hot in that costume. I could have lots of fun from that. If only I could've used my camera inside… Oh well, I had seen her and Jughead go into the bathroom and got them to leave. I snuck in after and smirked as I saw her panties. I knew they were hers because no one else went in after they left. I pocketed them, took a goodie bag and went home before the party was over.
I had overheard her going to Archie's so no surprise visit from me. I went into my room and smirked as I felt the silk panties and the moisture. I lifted my mask and sniffed them, like a freak, before smiling. This was her juices, she wasn't just making out. This proved she was having sex. I was a bit disappointed I couldn't pop that cherry, but this just means I can get rough with her sooner versus later. I took out my book and put the panties in the book before smirking. I now had her panties and a new picture of her, leaving to go to the party in that sexy costume, as I chuckled.
"Vincent! Are you home?" I heard before growling.
"Yeah grams, I'm back from the party!" I yelled back in annoyance.
"Did you have a good time?" She asked through my door.
"Yeah… A good time." I say before putting my album away and laid in bed.
"A great learning experience." I say softly with a chuckle. One step closer to my goal.