A Story Of Love
Chapter 13:Jane's Trick,or Treat
Daria Morgandorffer sat looking down with wide eyes at the opened package that lay on her bed.
Beneath the crumpled brown paper and white tissue paper lay a long black fitted gown in an uniquely beautiful gothic style.
As she eyed the silk fabric lined with lace and a bodice laced with shimmering black ribbon.
Underneath the dress there sat a new pair of tall,black combat boots and a tube of blood red lipstick.
Then there was a note
Daria,
A Halloween treat to make your night as special as it can be.
Dress to impress and your gift will be revealed.
Meet me at my front door at 9pm sharp.
Prepare for a spooky night full of surprises.
-Your friend Jane
P.S. Don't worry about my brother being there, Mystik Spiral has a gig so he'll be gone all night.
Tonight is about fun, and I'm going to make sure you have a good time even if it kills me...
And it very possibly will, after all it is the night of the living dead as they say *evil laughter*
At the Lane's, Trent walked upstairs, from the basement to see Jane in the kitchen.
Looking shocked to see the house covered in scary decor, Trent's jaw fell at the sight of cob webs, candles and other various Halloween themed items.
Jane grinned as she placed spiders into a web lining the doorway
"I planned a Halloween party weeks ago and I even got you a costume so there's no getting out of it big brother"
Trent opened the fridge to examine the contents "I'm not sure I feel like it Janey"
"You have to Trent, I told everyone that Mystik Spiral is performing"
"Who exactly is did you invite Jane?" Trent replied furrowing his brow and taking a seat at the table.
"You know you should have told me if you wanted the band to perform"
"Come on Trent, you know as well as I do Mystik Spiral hasn't had a gig in ages, tell you what I'll pay you guys 50 bucks"
Jane exclaimed grabbing a chair to reach the ceiling to hang a skeleton "and besides everyone is coming"
"Janey you know that's not nessisary, you're my sister I'd be happy to do it, just next time give us a bit of a heads up..so we can at least figure out a play list" Trent replied with a smile,then he looked around at Jane's work "So who exactly is coming tonight,who is 'everybody'"
Jane rolled her eyes, sometime her brother could be so obvious " A few people from school..only the one's that I can stomach for an evening actually and of course my partner in all things evil, Daria"
Trent's eyebrow rose and he coughed "I see"
"Yeah," Jane replied scratching her head "About that, I know you two are kinda having some issues and-
"Jane," Trent exclaimed in his warning tone
"I know,I know..it's between you two, all I wanted to say was that I understand and I'm staying out of it"
"Cool," Trent said grabbing his coat "Thanks Janey I appreciate it, listen I'm going out for awhile"
"Where? The party is only in a few hours"
"To Jesse's to call the rest of the guys and rehearse"
Jane smiled at her brother, tossing him the keys "Thanks and be back by nine because that's when I told people to start coming over"
At the Morgandorffers, Daria is in her room lying on the bed contemplating whether or not to go to Jane's for the night.
Picking up the phone, she called her.
Jane answered as she was going over the final party details while listening to Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams"
"Hello, Jane's house of horrors..how can I help you?"
"Well for starters you can cross Daria Anne Morgandorffer of the guest list for tonight's soiree"
"Daria you're not getting out of this one, as my best friend and fellow fan of the night dedicated solely to making people scream I need you"
Daria moaned dejectedly as she dropped backwards onto her bed
"I just don't feel like coming to the party or more specifically any party Jane, you know me I've never been one for fun"
"Come on Daria, I know you'll like it once you see the bang up job i did with the grotesque decorations" Jane reassured her
"I promise you'll have a good time, please I need you to come in order not to have a boring night myself here"
"why did you plan the party to begin with and lie about the movie night, not to mention whats up with the whole secret gift thing?" Daria asked quickly
"You know I'm beginning to think I can't trust you Jane"
"Daria I'm really sorry, you can trust me I swear I won't lie anymore...unless absolutely nessesary of course" Jane replied with a grin
"Jane I'm serious," Daria answered growing agitated "You know how I am with people,and you are the only person I really trust"
Jane bit her lip, feeling guilty "I know,I truly am sorry Daria and I...oh yeah I almost forgot to mention Halloween is my favorite holiday, being an artist I love the idea of costumes and the general idea of a day dedicated to all things evil"
"Jane you really are weird sometimes, but thats why I like you" Daria rolled her eyes,then couldn't help but break into a smile "Alright,fine I'll come"
Jumping up and down, Jane yelled "Yeah!"
"Jane," Daria said, breaking her out of her private celebration
"Oh yeah, be here by nine that's when I told everyone to come" Jane exclaimed quickly,before she could change her mind "See you then,bye"
As she hung up Daria remembered Jane had gotten off topic and didn't promise she wouldn't lie anymore,sure she was still up to her usual yenta act she picked the phone back up to call back and make sure she wasn't up to something when her mom suddenly called from downstairs.
After doing various things for her mom and dad, but more specifically for Quinn's party,Daria looked at the time and saw there was only 20 minutes until she was supposed to be at Jane's.
Walking upstairs, Daria headed into her room and looked down at the box containing her costume.
"Well it is black," she said to herself with a shrug "I guess it wouldn't kill me to do this for Jane"
Standing in front of her floor length mirror, Daria stripped down and pulled on the dress.
As she reached back to do it up she noticed for the first time it was the old fashioned kind that laced up.
"Damn," she replied, straining to do it herself
After several failed attempts, and a few collisions with the furniture in her room she gave up, throwing herself on the bed dejectedly.
And then there was a knock at her door and her sister appeared.
"Hey, it sounds like an earthquake in my room Daria are you okay in here?" Quinn asked peeking her head in the door
"Wait.. what is that your wearing? Is that a DRESS?!?"
Daria made a face at her sister "Can you please go away I'm frustrated enough as it is"
Quinn ignored her sisters request, stepping inside "Do you need some help Daria, you know I am an expert when it comes to fashion"
Rolling her eyes, Daria let out an exasperated sigh "Fine Quinn, actually I do need some help..can you close the back of my dress?"
"You really aren't good when it comes to clothes are you Daria?" Quinn replied walking over to help
"Quinn," Daria replied narrowing her eyes "Please spare me the speech and just help okay?"
"Fine, but I don't know why you don't want to know about these things..beauty is a very important part of being a woman" Quinn said lacing the back of her dress
"That sounds like the beginning of a speech Quinn,thanks for the update though..I'll be sure to keep that in mind in the future"
"You're welcome," Quinn smiled tying the top tightly "You know you really are pretty Daria, you should come to me more often and I'll help you do something with that... wardrobe of yours"
"Uh, thanks Quinn" Daria exclaimed smoothing out the front of her dress "So..what do you think?"
She decided to indulge her sister for once, still shocked that she'd actually complimented her, even if it was followed by an insult on her choice of clothes.
"Hmm," Quinn replied examining the dress down to the last detail "I think it's beautiful"
Daria was even more shocked that before "Really?"
"Yeah," Quinn said standing back to admire it "It really suits you and it's very... Victorian and..what is it called, Gothic?"
Nodding Daria examined herself in the mirror "Jane picked it out"
"She has good taste, well on this anyway" Quinn replied reaching for Daria's face "Only I'd change one thing"
"Oh great, here it comes"
"Daria!" Quinn whined frowning "I was only going to say that your glasses look really out of place with the costume,you still have contacts right?"
"Yes, why?"
"Well I think you should use them, just for tonight..to compliment the costume of course"
"Of course" Daria quipt narrowing her eyes "Any other suggestions Mary Kay?"
"Well," Quinn began looking her over "No that's it, otherwise you look really beautiful Daria"
Daria was shocked, had her sister actually said what she thought?
Quinn smiled "So who's the guy you're looking to impress tonight?"
"What?" Daria frowned at her sister "What makes you think I'm trying to impress anyone, I'll have you know-
"Relax Daria, I just..hey didn't you like Jane's brother, that Tim guy?"
"Trent?" Daria replied her voice catching in her throat a little
"Yeah that alternative looking guy with the black hair, he was pretty cute..for a slacker"
Daria tried to contain her emotions, talking a deep breath.
"Oh well no, he isn't even going to be there" she said putting in the contacts from the bathroom
"Hmm that's too bad, he really is quite a hottie" Quinn said walking towards the door "Well have fun tonight sis"
"Uh, yeah you too..with your party I mean" Daria replied with a smile
"Thanks Daria," Quinn exclaimed as she closed the door behind her "Oh and I really think you should try to talk to Trent tonight Daria, he's a good guy"
"Wait, what?" Daria called after her "How did you-
"I'm not as dumb as you think Daria, I notice when thing around me happen" Quinn replied shutting the door
Daria sat down on her bed with a huff, so her sister wasn't as oblivious as she seemed..maybe she didn't know her as well as she thought.
But that didn't mean she didn't know Trent.
'He isn't himself lately, he isn't a cold guy' Daria thought to herself 'Maybe I don't really know him at all...'
Maybe she should try to talk to Trent, she concluded.
After all she could at least try,what was the worst that could happen?
"Okay," Daria looked at her reflexion one last time then headed out the door to Jane's.
Hurrying down the stairs, Daria bolted for the front door.
She was just about out when she heard her mom yell.
"Why Daria you look absolutely stunning, let me get a picture"
"Sorry there's no time, I'm late"
"Alright sweetie be home by midnight"
"Helen," she heard her dad yell "It's Halloween, curfew is two honey"
"Alright," her mom sighed "Bye Daria, have fun dear"
On the ride over to Jane's Daria thought about the party, and how she secretly wished Trent would be there so she could try to talk to him.
As she pulled her car in front of the lanes, Daria took in a deep breath.
"Here goes," she replied walking up to the door.
Outside it was dark, and the house looked truly scary.
Daria smiled at that and knocked on the door, music could be heard from inside.
The door creaked open, and Jane answered wearing a leopard skin dress ala Jane from the Jungle.
"Helloooo,woohoo you look drop dead gorgeous my friend" Jane exclaimed with wide eyes
"Thanks Jane," Daria replied with a slight blush "Now are you gonna invite me in or leave me out here for the vultures?"
"Ah yes, it is eerily spooky out there isn't it?" Jane asked with a grin "I better let you in before the zombies start to roam up the walk"
Daria smiled at her friends excitement, then followed her inside.
TBC...
Chapter 13:Jane's Trick,or Treat
Daria Morgandorffer sat looking down with wide eyes at the opened package that lay on her bed.
Beneath the crumpled brown paper and white tissue paper lay a long black fitted gown in an uniquely beautiful gothic style.
As she eyed the silk fabric lined with lace and a bodice laced with shimmering black ribbon.
Underneath the dress there sat a new pair of tall,black combat boots and a tube of blood red lipstick.
Then there was a note
Daria,
A Halloween treat to make your night as special as it can be.
Dress to impress and your gift will be revealed.
Meet me at my front door at 9pm sharp.
Prepare for a spooky night full of surprises.
-Your friend Jane
P.S. Don't worry about my brother being there, Mystik Spiral has a gig so he'll be gone all night.
Tonight is about fun, and I'm going to make sure you have a good time even if it kills me...
And it very possibly will, after all it is the night of the living dead as they say *evil laughter*
At the Lane's, Trent walked upstairs, from the basement to see Jane in the kitchen.
Looking shocked to see the house covered in scary decor, Trent's jaw fell at the sight of cob webs, candles and other various Halloween themed items.
Jane grinned as she placed spiders into a web lining the doorway
"I planned a Halloween party weeks ago and I even got you a costume so there's no getting out of it big brother"
Trent opened the fridge to examine the contents "I'm not sure I feel like it Janey"
"You have to Trent, I told everyone that Mystik Spiral is performing"
"Who exactly is did you invite Jane?" Trent replied furrowing his brow and taking a seat at the table.
"You know you should have told me if you wanted the band to perform"
"Come on Trent, you know as well as I do Mystik Spiral hasn't had a gig in ages, tell you what I'll pay you guys 50 bucks"
Jane exclaimed grabbing a chair to reach the ceiling to hang a skeleton "and besides everyone is coming"
"Janey you know that's not nessisary, you're my sister I'd be happy to do it, just next time give us a bit of a heads up..so we can at least figure out a play list" Trent replied with a smile,then he looked around at Jane's work "So who exactly is coming tonight,who is 'everybody'"
Jane rolled her eyes, sometime her brother could be so obvious " A few people from school..only the one's that I can stomach for an evening actually and of course my partner in all things evil, Daria"
Trent's eyebrow rose and he coughed "I see"
"Yeah," Jane replied scratching her head "About that, I know you two are kinda having some issues and-
"Jane," Trent exclaimed in his warning tone
"I know,I know..it's between you two, all I wanted to say was that I understand and I'm staying out of it"
"Cool," Trent said grabbing his coat "Thanks Janey I appreciate it, listen I'm going out for awhile"
"Where? The party is only in a few hours"
"To Jesse's to call the rest of the guys and rehearse"
Jane smiled at her brother, tossing him the keys "Thanks and be back by nine because that's when I told people to start coming over"
At the Morgandorffers, Daria is in her room lying on the bed contemplating whether or not to go to Jane's for the night.
Picking up the phone, she called her.
Jane answered as she was going over the final party details while listening to Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams"
"Hello, Jane's house of horrors..how can I help you?"
"Well for starters you can cross Daria Anne Morgandorffer of the guest list for tonight's soiree"
"Daria you're not getting out of this one, as my best friend and fellow fan of the night dedicated solely to making people scream I need you"
Daria moaned dejectedly as she dropped backwards onto her bed
"I just don't feel like coming to the party or more specifically any party Jane, you know me I've never been one for fun"
"Come on Daria, I know you'll like it once you see the bang up job i did with the grotesque decorations" Jane reassured her
"I promise you'll have a good time, please I need you to come in order not to have a boring night myself here"
"why did you plan the party to begin with and lie about the movie night, not to mention whats up with the whole secret gift thing?" Daria asked quickly
"You know I'm beginning to think I can't trust you Jane"
"Daria I'm really sorry, you can trust me I swear I won't lie anymore...unless absolutely nessesary of course" Jane replied with a grin
"Jane I'm serious," Daria answered growing agitated "You know how I am with people,and you are the only person I really trust"
Jane bit her lip, feeling guilty "I know,I truly am sorry Daria and I...oh yeah I almost forgot to mention Halloween is my favorite holiday, being an artist I love the idea of costumes and the general idea of a day dedicated to all things evil"
"Jane you really are weird sometimes, but thats why I like you" Daria rolled her eyes,then couldn't help but break into a smile "Alright,fine I'll come"
Jumping up and down, Jane yelled "Yeah!"
"Jane," Daria said, breaking her out of her private celebration
"Oh yeah, be here by nine that's when I told everyone to come" Jane exclaimed quickly,before she could change her mind "See you then,bye"
As she hung up Daria remembered Jane had gotten off topic and didn't promise she wouldn't lie anymore,sure she was still up to her usual yenta act she picked the phone back up to call back and make sure she wasn't up to something when her mom suddenly called from downstairs.
After doing various things for her mom and dad, but more specifically for Quinn's party,Daria looked at the time and saw there was only 20 minutes until she was supposed to be at Jane's.
Walking upstairs, Daria headed into her room and looked down at the box containing her costume.
"Well it is black," she said to herself with a shrug "I guess it wouldn't kill me to do this for Jane"
Standing in front of her floor length mirror, Daria stripped down and pulled on the dress.
As she reached back to do it up she noticed for the first time it was the old fashioned kind that laced up.
"Damn," she replied, straining to do it herself
After several failed attempts, and a few collisions with the furniture in her room she gave up, throwing herself on the bed dejectedly.
And then there was a knock at her door and her sister appeared.
"Hey, it sounds like an earthquake in my room Daria are you okay in here?" Quinn asked peeking her head in the door
"Wait.. what is that your wearing? Is that a DRESS?!?"
Daria made a face at her sister "Can you please go away I'm frustrated enough as it is"
Quinn ignored her sisters request, stepping inside "Do you need some help Daria, you know I am an expert when it comes to fashion"
Rolling her eyes, Daria let out an exasperated sigh "Fine Quinn, actually I do need some help..can you close the back of my dress?"
"You really aren't good when it comes to clothes are you Daria?" Quinn replied walking over to help
"Quinn," Daria replied narrowing her eyes "Please spare me the speech and just help okay?"
"Fine, but I don't know why you don't want to know about these things..beauty is a very important part of being a woman" Quinn said lacing the back of her dress
"That sounds like the beginning of a speech Quinn,thanks for the update though..I'll be sure to keep that in mind in the future"
"You're welcome," Quinn smiled tying the top tightly "You know you really are pretty Daria, you should come to me more often and I'll help you do something with that... wardrobe of yours"
"Uh, thanks Quinn" Daria exclaimed smoothing out the front of her dress "So..what do you think?"
She decided to indulge her sister for once, still shocked that she'd actually complimented her, even if it was followed by an insult on her choice of clothes.
"Hmm," Quinn replied examining the dress down to the last detail "I think it's beautiful"
Daria was even more shocked that before "Really?"
"Yeah," Quinn said standing back to admire it "It really suits you and it's very... Victorian and..what is it called, Gothic?"
Nodding Daria examined herself in the mirror "Jane picked it out"
"She has good taste, well on this anyway" Quinn replied reaching for Daria's face "Only I'd change one thing"
"Oh great, here it comes"
"Daria!" Quinn whined frowning "I was only going to say that your glasses look really out of place with the costume,you still have contacts right?"
"Yes, why?"
"Well I think you should use them, just for tonight..to compliment the costume of course"
"Of course" Daria quipt narrowing her eyes "Any other suggestions Mary Kay?"
"Well," Quinn began looking her over "No that's it, otherwise you look really beautiful Daria"
Daria was shocked, had her sister actually said what she thought?
Quinn smiled "So who's the guy you're looking to impress tonight?"
"What?" Daria frowned at her sister "What makes you think I'm trying to impress anyone, I'll have you know-
"Relax Daria, I just..hey didn't you like Jane's brother, that Tim guy?"
"Trent?" Daria replied her voice catching in her throat a little
"Yeah that alternative looking guy with the black hair, he was pretty cute..for a slacker"
Daria tried to contain her emotions, talking a deep breath.
"Oh well no, he isn't even going to be there" she said putting in the contacts from the bathroom
"Hmm that's too bad, he really is quite a hottie" Quinn said walking towards the door "Well have fun tonight sis"
"Uh, yeah you too..with your party I mean" Daria replied with a smile
"Thanks Daria," Quinn exclaimed as she closed the door behind her "Oh and I really think you should try to talk to Trent tonight Daria, he's a good guy"
"Wait, what?" Daria called after her "How did you-
"I'm not as dumb as you think Daria, I notice when thing around me happen" Quinn replied shutting the door
Daria sat down on her bed with a huff, so her sister wasn't as oblivious as she seemed..maybe she didn't know her as well as she thought.
But that didn't mean she didn't know Trent.
'He isn't himself lately, he isn't a cold guy' Daria thought to herself 'Maybe I don't really know him at all...'
Maybe she should try to talk to Trent, she concluded.
After all she could at least try,what was the worst that could happen?
"Okay," Daria looked at her reflexion one last time then headed out the door to Jane's.
Hurrying down the stairs, Daria bolted for the front door.
She was just about out when she heard her mom yell.
"Why Daria you look absolutely stunning, let me get a picture"
"Sorry there's no time, I'm late"
"Alright sweetie be home by midnight"
"Helen," she heard her dad yell "It's Halloween, curfew is two honey"
"Alright," her mom sighed "Bye Daria, have fun dear"
On the ride over to Jane's Daria thought about the party, and how she secretly wished Trent would be there so she could try to talk to him.
As she pulled her car in front of the lanes, Daria took in a deep breath.
"Here goes," she replied walking up to the door.
Outside it was dark, and the house looked truly scary.
Daria smiled at that and knocked on the door, music could be heard from inside.
The door creaked open, and Jane answered wearing a leopard skin dress ala Jane from the Jungle.
"Helloooo,woohoo you look drop dead gorgeous my friend" Jane exclaimed with wide eyes
"Thanks Jane," Daria replied with a slight blush "Now are you gonna invite me in or leave me out here for the vultures?"
"Ah yes, it is eerily spooky out there isn't it?" Jane asked with a grin "I better let you in before the zombies start to roam up the walk"
Daria smiled at her friends excitement, then followed her inside.
TBC...