Authors Note: From this point forward, I'm going to indicate throughout the chapters whenever I have images of outfits, etc. That way, it'll lessen chance of spoilers.

Chapter 101: Costumes Revealed

Roughly 10 minutes later...

"There, all done!" I said, standing up after using the feather brush to lightly spread some baby powder over the black makeup I had applied, to help it last longer. I stepped aside to let Zak stand up and watched him as he walked over to the full length mirror to look at the makeup.

"Woah! Perfect, just what I wanted!" Zak exclaimed, turning his head one way, and then the other.

I smiled.

"Good, I'm glad," I replied, as I began picking up my things to take back to the guest room.

"Thanks doll," Zak said, smiling at me before he leaned down and kissed my forehead.

I smiled once again before leaning up and gently kissed his cheek, which caused him to smile brightly.

"I have to go finish getting ready, I have barely started," I said.

Zak nodded and then suddenly, a smug look appeared on his face.

"Need any help?" Zak asked, smirking at me.

I laughed despite my shyness.

"No!" I replied, and quickly left the room, hearing Zak's laughter echoing down the hall.

Roughly half an hour later...

Once I had returned to the guest room, I closed the door and got to work on finishing my costume. I took off the hoodie I had used to cover myself and tossed it on the bed with my other clothes, and then adjusted my corset a bit.

I then used the more than ready curling iron to create some waves along the length of my hair. Once that was done, I divided some of the hair on top of my head into two sections, and pulled them back until they joined and used a clip to secure them. I then proceeded to do the same thing with some hair near my temples, securing this section of hair over the previous one with a hair clip.

After fiddling with my hair for a bit longer until I was happy with it, I unplugged my curling iron and began on my makeup. I only applied the bare minimum as I normally did, except for one minor change – I applied a slightly thicker line with the eyeliner, to give my eyes a more mysterious look.

With my makeup on, I had one final thing left to do – the vampire bite.

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After I finished applying the vampire bite prosthetic, and let some fake blood dry on my neck, I was finally ready. I made sure I had unplugged my curling iron, and did a quick clean up before I opened the guest room door and quietly peaked out into the hall.

No sign of Zak.

I walked out of the room and started down the hall toward his room, wondering if he was still there, but I stopped in my tracks when I heard my name being called from behind me.

I whirled around to see nothing there.

Odd...

The voice had been faint, and I was pretty sure it had been female, but it hadn't been Emily.

Figuring that maybe I had just imagined it, considering there was music playing throughout the house, I walked the rest of the way to Zak's room and peaked inside. Before I could speak to ask if he was there, I heard the voice again, and it was definitely not Emily.

"...Alicia..."

I quickly turned to look down the length of the hall, and once again saw nothing. I felt my skin breakout in goosebumps.

Was Zak trying to scare me?

"Okay Zak...very funny..." I said, looking around for any sign of him.

I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard his voice from downstairs.

"Ali? Was that you?" I heard Zak call up from below.

I walked over to the railing that allowed you to look out over a section of the first floor, and looked down to see Zak near the kitchen

I saw his eyes widen when he saw me, and I know my eyes widened as well when I saw him.

He had completed his costume by donning the trench coat and top hat, and I momentarily forgot the voice I had heard.

Damn...

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"Woah...I will definitely get back to your costume, but are you okay?" Zak questioned, and I noticed he had his vampire fangs in.

I took a bit of a deep breath to compose myself before I spoke.

"Yeah...I thought I heard someone call my name up here, twice, but probably just the music," I replied, not wanting to make a big deal about it. "I'll be right down," I added, turning and walking back down the hall toward the staircase.

I had missed a look of concern come over Zak's face.

The entire time I had walked down the flight of stairs, I felt like I was being watched, as well as felt like someone was behind me. I held onto the railing a little more tightly than I normally would have.

Zak walked over from the kitchen – the cape of his black trench coat billowing behind him – and we met up at the bottom of the stairs. I saw his eyes widen again as he now had a better view of my corset, and the vampire bite on my neck. He looked me over from head to toe before looking at me.

"I'm one of your victims..." I said shyly, sensing he was curious as to what exactly my costume was.

His eyes brightened as a smirk appeared on his face, and he stepped up closer to me.

"Well, well, hello my prey..." Zak said slyly – his speech perfect even with his fangs in - as he slipped his arms around my waist, his trench coat nearly enveloping both of us.

I felt my face flush - unable to hide my shyness - and I was slightly intimidated by his height, the dark makeup around his red eyes, and the vampire fangs. But at the same time, I was drawn to him.

"Oh no! Whatever shall I do?" I said, pretending to act the victim.

Zak laughed and smirked at me before he started to slowly lean down toward my neck.

I felt my heart begin pounding within my chest, and my breathing become slightly heavier – which didn't help minimize the affect the corset was having on my breasts.

Just as I felt Zak's warm breath nearing my neck, the doorbell rang, causing me to jump and Zak to groan in frustration. Some of the crew must have arrived.

"Damn it," he muttered jokingly, before pulling away and walking over to the front door.

I took a deep breath to compose myself and adjusted my corset a bit, before walking over nearing to the door to see who was here.

"Trick or treat!" Zak and I both heard as Zak opened the door.

"Oh my god, seriously bro?" Zak said, causing me to laugh.

It was Aaron and Cheryl, both dressed up as Stormtroopers from "Star Wars". Aaron's costume was like an actual Stormtroopers uniform, whereas Cheryl's was more fitted for a woman's figure. They both had helmets under their arms.

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Aaron and Cheryl both laughed as they walked inside, Zak closing the door behind them.

"I can't believe you let him convince you to dress up as a Stormtrooper," Zak said, looking at Cheryl.

Cheryl laughed again and shrugged.

"I don't mind 'Star Wars' that much," Cheryl replied. "By the way, you look exceptionally creepy, holy crap!" Cheryl added, causing Zak to laugh.

"I guess this means you couldn't convince her to dress up as Leia in the bikini?" Zak asked, looking at Aaron, who pretended to pout while Cheryl and I laughed.

"No...I tried...but woah dude! Doesn't look like we need a Princess Leia in bikini!" Aaron said, having noticed me now.

I laughed despite my flushed face.

"Woah girl! Nice! And I had no input!" Cheryl exclaimed, walking over toward me.

I couldn't help but laugh.

"So what exactly are you two?" Cheryl questioned, looking back and forth between Zak and I.

"I'm a vampire version of Jack the Ripper, and she's one of my victims," Zak said, smirking again.

"Ooo, nice bro!" Aaron said

I laughed quietly.

"Alright, enough already," I mumbled in embarrassment.

"Whose ready to par-tay?!" Cheryl exclaimed, causing all of us to laugh.

"The others aren't here yet," Zak responded, walking over to me and gently rubbing a hand over my back.

I couldn't help but smile, but then my moment of happiness suddenly faded, as I heard the same, female voice again.

"...come..."

I felt a shiver run down my spine, before I glanced around.

Zak looked down at me, looking confused.

"Are you cold?" Zak questioned.

"No...I heard a voice again..." I said softly, while Cheryl was busy calling Diana and Ashley to see what the hold up was with them, while Aaron went out to the kitchen and began picking at the finger foods.

I could see Zak's body tense beside me.

"'A voice'...you mean, it's not Emily?" Zak asked softly.

I shook my head slightly.

I saw concern come over Zak's face before he managed to compose himself and he leaned down and lightly kissed my forehead.

"Maybe just your nerves about tonight?" Zak suggested, looking as if he was hoping I'd agree.

I knew he was still worried about the spirits - who he believed had followed him home over the years - having an affect on me, like they had on previous girlfriends. But I had been over his house enough time now that if any spirit living here was going to bother me, surely it would have by now?

"Probably, once the show starts I'll be fine," I said softly, trying to reassure him, and also myself.

But somehow, I knew this night was going to turn into a real life Halloween nightmare.

Authors Note: I know this update was short, but it had been so long since I updated, I wanted to get something up.

Also, I'm sorry if the mushy stuff is getting annoying, I can't stop writing it, lol. But don't worry, a change in tone is coming soon.

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