So excited to write this and show you what everyone's costumes are! Also this is going to be a big old chapter - this is going to go through the WHOLE party so prepare,get some tea
Esmeralda strutted around dressed as Wonder Woman on the ground floor of Naveen's regal-inspired mansion. The whole place was gold, full of plotted plants and huge, curled photo frames. She, Phoebus and Flynn (Dressed as the Super Mario Bros) and Aladdin (An Arabian Prince) danced excitedly as guests arrived. The Triton sisters arrived, squealing with bottles of vodka in their hands. Arista was dressed as a little red vampire, Andrina a vampire and Adella a sexy zombie. Along with them came their youngest, red haired sister, Ariel, who dressed rather cleverly as Kim Possible. Aladdin had caught Jasmine's eye the moment she came in. She was making sure she hung tightly to Rapunzel who looked a little nervous and watched as Ariel headed off to dance to Rihanna was her sisters. Dressed as a little purple genie, Jasmine spotted Aladdin gawking.
"Dude" Phoebus nudged his friend "Stop staring, it's weird" Aladdin blushed and walked away with a cup of punch in his hand.
Rapunzel's pink, sparkling dress and fairy wings made an impression too. She had to awkwardly turn sideways to fit through the kitchen door where she helped herself to a red cup of lemonade. Little did she know Flynn had been watching her, his fake moustache had turned upwards into a dopey grin. It was only when Rapunzel turned, a green straw poking out of her mouth, did she spot him.
"Hey!" she giggled "You look funny! What are you supposed to be?"
Flynn's face dropped as he walked closer to her, "I'm Mario" he said obviously
"Who's Mario?" she titled her head like a puppy
"Who's Mario?" he repeated in disbelief "As in the Super Mario Bros?"
"I don't know who they are"
Flynn just blinked, confused "You've never played Super Mario? It's a video game"
Rapunzel shrugged "Mother doesn't approve much of technology. Apart from this little phone for emergencies" she pulled a Nokia out of her clutch.
"That's insane" Flynn stated, "Come on, I bet Al brought his DS"
John Smith picked up Pocahontas at 8 as promised. Pocahontas had been terrified that he'd think she was childish, dressing up and going to a party... not even legal in America to drink! She fell through the wooden chair in the hallway and pulled on some high heeled black boots.
"Don't you look cute!" Grandmother Willow scuttled over, drinking green tea and already in her pyjamas.
"Thank you, Grandmother Willow. Did you buy sweets for the trick or treaters?"
"Don't be silly!" the old woman scoffed "You know I don't support that nonsense!"
"Oh mother," Pocahontas' father had appeared from the living room with a bowl of candy in his hands "they're just children"
"Children worshipping bad spirits"
"Come on mother, it's just a silly tradition" Powhatan said calmly. Grandmother Willow scoffed again and shuffled away, muttering about how Powhatan was far too soft. Pocahontas and her father chuckled quietly, knowing that Grandmother Willow meant well.
"Now, you'll be sleeping safe tonight?" Powhatan asked his daughter quizzically,
"We're staying at Naveens"
Her father raised an eyebrow, "Hmm?"
"With Esmeralda, Phoebus, Aladdin and Flynn" she explained quickly. He nodded more understandingly now, "Oh good, please stay safe"
"I can look after myself, father, and I won't drink either"
He nodded "You are very mature for your age, I must say I grow prouder every single day"
Pocahontas smiled at her father, a slight tear in her eye and couldn't help but think solemnly of John Smith. Another man in her life who thought she was mature. Yet here she was looking into her fathers untainted expression, feeling very guilty. Guilty for not having been honest about John. She opened her mouth and looked up at the faint creases around his eyes, ready to tell him, to admit she was dating- but at that moment there was a car horn from outside.
"That'll be Phoebus!" she lied, jumping from her seat and leaving.
"Have fun!" her father called and he headed through to his study.
Pocahontas rushed from the house and towards the little convertible. "Wow!" John Smith laughed as she fell into the passenger seat, "You look great!"
Pocahontas grinned and pulled her mask down from the top of her head. She was dressed head to toe in a leather outfit, a long black tail came from her bottom and her cat mask outlined her deep brown eyes. Her hair swung behind her in a black curtain and she mimicked meowing.
"I should have come as batman" John Smith laughed "So, shall we go?"
"Listen" Pocahontas started "my friends can be a little... in your face"
They were parked outside of Naveen's house. They had nabbed a spot right outside and the sky had darkened dramatically on their way. There was heavy bass coming from inside and there were a few people hanging about outside. It was still quite early at 8:30 and she was surprised to see that this many people were here already.
"It's fine" John Smith said, jumping from the car "I'm actually excited, I haven't been to a proper house party in years"
"I think my friends are here already" Pocahontas said. John locked the car and Pocahontas took his hand, leading him through the front door. There were people everywhere in different costumes, colourful and fun. 'Toxic' was playing loudly a favourite of the year group that at this point wasn't even ironic.
"Britney Spears" John Smith chuckled. Pocahontas blushed, "It's just a fun song, I remember Charlotte used to play it in her sophomore parties all the time"
"I'm not complaining" he said casually, they made their way through to the kitchen. Pocahontas helped herself to a can of coke and John Smith pulled a small can of beer from a packet.
"I'll have one" he said sensibly, "otherwise we'll be walking home. There's vodka there, aren't you going to have some?"
"I don't drink" Pocahontas admitted, "besides, someone has to take care of Esmeralda"
John Smith nodded, "fair enough". Pocahontas blushed, maybe not drinking made him think she was still too young...
"Pocahontas!" turning, Pocahontas stared at Esmeralda who looked great in her Wonder Woman costume and her red lipstick had faded a little already. They hugged quickly, Esmeralda poured herself a spirit.
"You look hot, Pocahontas!" she cooed "Oh! Is this John Smith?"
John put his hand out at Esmeralda's loud whisper, "Nice to meet you, you must be Esmeralda"
Esmeralda took his hand and giggled, "He's shaking my hand! I feel so grown up!"
Pocahontas winced, "He's not that much older, Es" she tried
"Well it's great to meet you" Esmeralda smiled,
"You too" John said politely
"Oh!" Esmeralda turned back to her friend, "there's another British guy here! I don't know his name, he's one of Naveen's old friends. He's handsome!"
"What's he dressed as?"
"James Bond, I think, he looks suave! If you see him keep Charlotte away!"
"Of course" Pocahontas assured, and then watched as Esmeralda skipped into the next room as Calvin Harris started. Pocahontas and John Smith followed, curious about the British boy dressed as James Bond.
Anastasia and Drizella were overly excited about the party tonight, not that they had been personally invited, and were adamant they were going to seduce every guy at the party. They had spent the last of their allowances on 'Kendall and Kylie Swimwear'.
"You guys surely can't go in swimwear?" Cinderella had asked,
"Why not" Drizella whined, "we'll look rich and hot"
So Anastasia had caked on the red lipstick and Kendall's blue one piece while Drizella ruffled her hair and drew her lips on bigger than they were and pulled on the yellow two piece. They stood ready by the door with sunglasses and a beach ball prop,
"we totally look like them!" they agreed and their mother just clapped her hands proudly,
"Oh girls" she said, "the boys won't be able to resist"
Cinderella rolled her eyes. She, on the other hand, had been told there was 'no way she was dressing up'. She was surprised that her stepmother had even let her go but she knew that if she was home any later than the twins, she'd be in huge trouble. Aurora was picking her up soon and then they'd go. Sat in jeans and a red top, watching her sisters prance around and take an unbelievable amount of Jenner style selfies.
Finally, the text from Aurora arrived and Cindy headed out as quickly and as slyly as possible. She jumped in the car where she was surprised to see Charming and Philip. Aurora grinned and watched as Cindy jumped in the back beside Charming,
"Hey, where's your costume?" Philip asked,
"I didn't really have one" Cindy explained,
"Don't worry" Aurora grinned, "I got you covered," and she threw a red piece of fabric behind her,
Cinderella unballed it and looked at the red, "a cloak?" she asked
"Little Red Riding Hood, duh!" Aurora smiled and Cinderella eye's widened,
"Of course!" she grinned, "Thanks, Aurora!"
"Hey don't mention it"
Cindy turned to Charming who caught her eye and she looked away quickly,
"So what are you guys dressed as?" she asked, staring forward
Aurora pulled at her yellow plaid jacket, "I'm Cher Horowitz- as if!" she giggled, and Cindy assumed that Aurora was in the full outfit, she just couldn't see it
Philip turned around and Cindy saw the black lines under his eyes and the number on his shirt, "I'm a jock"
Cindy turned expectantly to Charming and blushed as he looked at her, she looked him over, a shirt, sleeveless jacket and combat trousers.
"A... park ranger?" she guessed awkwardly
Charming held his arms out and put his palms towards her, "I'm Chris Pratt from Jurassic World!"
Everyone in the car giggled,
"Very good" Cinderella admitted, and Charming put his hands down and Cinderella could have sworn she caught him wink at her.
Tiana finished her shift at half past 8. She had promised Lottie she'd make an appearance at the party with her and showed up at the La Bouff's huge home and knocked the door.
"Evenin' Tiana!" Charlotte's jolly father greeted,
"Good evening, Mr La Bouff!"
"Charlotte's upstairs, go on up!"
Tiana headed up to Charlotte's huge, pink bedroom and knocked on the door. "Oh, Tia!" Lottie grinned opening the door, dressed in a gorgeous white halter neck dress with her short hair curled, 50's style.
"I'm going as Marilyn Monroe" she explained, "Don't I look adorable?" she twirled.
"I love it, Lottie" Tiana smiled truthfully "but you'll need some red lipstick"
"Of course!" she said, applying some very bright lipstick. She smacked her lips together, grinned at her reflection then turned to her friend once more. "So what are you going as? A... waitress?"
Tiana shuffled from foot to foot, "Well I didn't have time to find a costume or change from work"
"You poor dear! We could find something!" Charlotte hurried over to her walk in closet and then returned a moment later with a sparkling, sky blue dress and a pretty silver tiara.
"Here, try this on" she shoved the clothes into Tiana's hands and pushed her into the closet. A few moments later Tiana emerged awkwardly in the dress that was so not her but that fit her perfectly. Lottie placed the tiara on her head, "Whoa. You look as pretty as a magnolia may!"
"Thanks Charlotte but- "
"You can go as a princess! My horrid aunt Beatrice got me that dress for my 16th but blue so is not my colour!"
Tiana tried to protest again, "I appreciate it but- "
"Now sugar, let's add a dash of mascara and we can get going!"
Meg had spent Friday night at Hades, as promised. It wasn't rape or anything, no, it was consensual, she just couldn't stand the sight of his smug face. She got there at 7, as promised. Sadly, Hercules had texted her an hour earlier to see if she was up for the movies and she had to lie and say she was getting some dinner with her mum. She didn't wear her best underwear or freshly shave her legs or anything, in fact she just wanted to be out as soon as possible and back home. The two didn't talk much and the evening went quickly, she left straight away feeling a lot better about the fact that she had now undoubtedly sorted out Hercules' grades; with that in mind, she knew the grossness was worth it.
That afternoon Hercules picked her up in his brother Iphicles car, a long white five door. They headed through the In N Out drive through and then headed back to Meg's where they watched 'Suicide Squad' and then Hercules headed home to change for the party, he had begrudgingly managed to convince Meg to go, she agreed on the condition she wasn't going to dress up.
At around half past 8 he pulled up in the white car again,
"Don't be home too late" her mother warned, she had just got home from work and was heating up some pasta looking exhausted
"I'll be back by midnight" she said. She had stuck to her word and hadn't dressed up. She threw her hair into a high ponytail and was wearing black jeans and a dark orange turtle neck sweater with some high heeled boots. Halloween spirit.
Jumping in the car, Meg was very eager to see what he had come up with. She turned round, he was ready, leaning in for a quick kiss she pecked him on the lips and pulled away, she was already looking him up and down.
"You're-you're not dressed up" she stated,
Hercules pulled back and chuckled, "I am I just didn't make much effort"
Megara looked at his outfit, a casual t-shirt with the 'Superman' logo and some jeans.
"If you had said that- I would have wore a shirt with an 'S' on it too" she teased,
"Oh whatever- let's get going"
Hercules parked the car a bit down the road and two headed up the road, the bass was loudly coming from inside and Meg spotted Charlotte La Bouff and Tiana Green heading in, Tiana in an admittedly gorgeous dress and Lottie looked rather uncannily like Marilyn Monroe. Meg had to admit to herself they looked great, and when they walked in she spotted Esmeralda in a great retro Wonder Woman suit, Flynn and Phoebus as Mario and Luigi and she saw Giselle Edward-Roberts, a sophomore, dressed as 'Daphne' from 'Scooby-Doo'. She wondered what outfit would have suited her had she made an effort. Hercules greeted his friends who put on Mario and Luigi voices, and Esmeralda complimented Meg's jumper. Meg always found it awkward when the two talked, there was always an unspoken apology there, 'sorry we aren't friends anymore, sorry I ditched you, sorry I wasn't a good friend' - all things Meg wanted to say but didn't. Instead, Meg smiled and walked away.
Hercules headed off with Flynn greeting Naveen loudly on the way, who was dressed as Jack Sparrow, and came back a moment later with a vodka-coke for her and a can of coke for him. She downed the whole lot, feeling herself grow more and more anxious being surrounded by all these people. She had already felt a few people look at her oddly, probably wondering why she was there, and Hans South walked past, looking stupid in an Indiana Jones hat and costume, and commented that he 'didn't know Meg even spoke to people enough to be invited out'. Kocoum walked past too, a senior who was very quiet and brooding, even he looked at her oddly. Sadly, as the vodka wore in it only made her more paranoid and by 9, she was clung to Hercules side gripping his hand and allowing him to socialise.
"Meg, if you wanna go-" he started, pulling her to sit in the huge garden where more people were dancing but the fresh air felt better,
"No" she insisted, "these are your friends, don't let me ruin the night"
Hercules frowned, about to persist when a bellowing voice was heard.
"Meg!" Gaston's shocked voice cried, "What on Earth are you doing at a party- I thought you totally hated socialising these days"
Meg glared, she was angry at him for trying to show her up in front of Hercules, being no better than Hades.
"I wanted to see what all the fuss was about" she shrugged,
"Partying?" he grinned, "sounds like you're slipping into old habits?"
"Old habits?" Hercules looked up with puppy dog eyes,
"Whatever" Meg tried to brush off, trying to act casual and make sure Gaston laid off the fact Meg's old ways.
"Oh hey!" Gaston said suddenly and he tugged at his t-shirt,
Hercules and Meg looked at Gaston's t-shirt, black with the yellow 'Batman' logo paired with black jeans.
"You're Superman and I'm Batman" he stated, "guess we either got to work together or battle it out"
Hercules and Meg stared at Gaston's poor attempt at a joke.
"Right..." Hercules said with a forced chuckle,
Gaston laughed again, winked at Meg and strolled off towards Pocahontas, making a comment about how hot she looked to which she scoffed and walked away
"Hey, Wonder Boy?" Meg looked up at him with affectionate eyes,
Hercules looked back earnestly, "yeah?" he was half expectant she was going to kiss him,
"Can we get out of here?" she asked
Hercules grinned, "Let's go"
Jasmine, Ariel and Rapunzel hadn't drank all night but had been dancing since they arrived. Esmeralda and Pocahontas joined them a few times, each time Esmeralda grew more and more drunk. A couple of boys had approached Jasmine and attempted to speak to her but she had practically pushed them away. Ariel too, was getting some attention but she was looking around for Eric wondering if these parties were his sort of thing. Rapunzel had spent the first hour sat at the bar stool in the kitchen with Flynn trying to complete the first world of Mario DS until they drained Aladdin's battery and joined their friends. Flynn was still quite awkward around her, uncharacteristically, and immediately joined Phoebus who was drinking beer on the sofa after having danced for ages with Aladdin and Esmeralda. When 'No Diggity' came on, Ariel found herself wondering into the kitchen and pouring another lemonade when she was tapped on the shoulder.
"Aren't you a little young to be at a senior party?" Vanessa Shell stood proudly almost unrecognisable in a white-blonde wig and a blue dress in costume of Khaleesi Daenerys.
"I was invited" Ariel said stubbornly.
"And you dressed as a cartoon character?" she smirked "that's priceless, Eric will find that so funny"
"He's here?" Ariel heard herself ask with a lot more enthusiasm than she had liked. Vanessa raised an eyebrow "I'll leave you to your fun" she said, strutting away.
Ariel felt herself redden in the cheeks out of both embarrassment and anger. How much longer would Vanessa provoke her? She leaned against the kitchen counter, scanning huge kitchen here people were dotted around. She still admittedly wanted to spot Eric but still couldn't. She peered through the open kitchen door to the hallway, the staircase was visible- at least some of it- and Ariel spotted a tall and well built boy in a hat... a fedora. Indiana Jones costume. Was it Eric? Quickly, Ariel dashed through the door darting past the triplets who were dressed as Mean Girls, she turned to get a closer look at the boy lingering on the staircase only she realised she couldn't have been more wrong. It wasn't Eric at all, it was Hans South. Anna's boyfriend. Ariel sighed, disappointed but then realised what she was seeing. Hans arm was snaked around a girls back and they were leaning in to kiss, before Ariel knew it, they were. And that girl definitely wasn't Anna. When they pulled away Ariel recognised Snow White, a pretty and kind girl dressed in 20's style clothes. Ariel just blinked as Snow blushed innocently at the sleazy senior. She turned fast hoping Hans wouldn't spot her and jolted ready to tell Jasmine whomm would surely know what to do but Ariel stopped, facing the front door. It was wide open and people were piling in and out but there stood Eric. He had round glasses and a black cloak, a lightning bolt scar on his head dressed dashingly like Harry Potter. Ariel grinned and he caught her eye, it was friendly and for a moment she thought he was about to approach her-
"Eric! Or should I say, Troy?" Naveen rushed at Eric, "Glad you could make it!"
Ariel shook her head and rushed off again. She needed to tell Jasmine about Hans.
It got later and later. At around ten, John Smith found himself considerably enjoying the company of the teenagers who were very energetic, and very funny. Flynn, Phoebus and Aladdin proved good company for him and they all got along well, with similar humours and this made Pocahontas feel so much at ease.
"I'm glad you're getting along" Pocahontas said, approaching him as soon as her friends had gone for more drinks,
Standing in the porch both with empty cups and little distant between them Pocahontas and John Smith talked and giggled and kissed for about twenty minutes, until a loud ringing sounded.
Smith answered his phone with a sorry look,
"Yeah- of course - right now?" he sighed, "Right away sir,"
"Are you OK?" Pocahontas asked,
"Ratcliffe's blueprints have been messed around- he wants me over there to go over them... every else is already there"
"On a Saturday night?" Pocahontas frowned,
"When Ratcliffe calls, we're on demand" he explained "I wish I could stay"
"Blueprints for what?" she asked, narrowing her eyes
He gulped,
"You're still planning on building on our land aren't you?" she asked slowly, with fire in her eyes
"I'm not...they are"
"You've got to stop them" Pocahontas said simply, "just talk to my father- talk to Ratcliffe"
"You don't understand" he said, "they've found a loophole- your father will have to hand it over"
"A loophole?" she cried, "and you knew about this?"
"Well- yes-"
"And you aren't going to help?" she snapped
John Smith stood, head down before he finally looked up at her,
"I can help" he said, "Fine- you're right- I'll talk to them"
Pocahontas' eyed widened, "you will?"
"I promise" he said solemnly, and he leaned too kiss her passionately before heading off.
Charlotte had been dancing all night with most of the year group. When 'Bang Bang' by Jessie J came on the cheer squad took to the floor and tried out their routine. It was brilliant and everyone cheered and there was something comical about watching Marilyn Monroe, Cher Horowitz and Little Red Riding Hood dancing in sync together. Tiana had kept herself to herself all night. She spent a good hour on her phone typing out an essay due Monday, then she took plenty of photos for the yearbook and other than that, she felt a little stupid sat around bored and lonely in a dress that wasn't hers. As it got later, Tiana knew that she could probably sneak out without Lottie noticing.
"Tiana! Your dress is just lovely" Vanessa Shell approached her. Tiana thanked her but she was sceptical, she barely spoke to Vanessa and her reputation was anything but polite. "In fact, you're just the person I wanted to speak to!"
"Me?" Tiana asked "about what?"
"College, of course!"
"College?"
"Harvard, that's your aim isn't it?"
"Of course! Since I was a kid!"
"So then you know that they only give one scholarship a year to Disney High?"
"I know" Tiana narrowed her eyes a little "everyone knows I've been working for it- "
Vanessa nodded "Aurora's parents can afford it, she won't need a scholarship, and most people are looking elsewhere. I guess it's in the bag, huh?"
"Well, Pocahontas wants to go to Yale and no one else has expressed interest..."
"Too bad I had a meeting with Mr Walt yesterday, and we discussed that scholarship being... pretty much mine" Vanessa shrugged
Tiana's heart dropped, "What?"
Vanessa pouted sympathetically but her eyes were laughing "Oh don't worry! You could always take out student loans!" They stood staring at one another, Vanessa smug, Tiana watery eyed.
"I love this song! See ya, Tiana!" Vanessa said suddenly, flicking her blonde wig and striding away.
"Now- now hold on just a minute!" Tiana cried, but Vanessa was gone. Tiana held back the tears, unsure whether they were angry or sad. She headed up the stairwell, her hand fisted in effort to not cry. She fumbled through the rooms until she came across a bathroom and she practically fell inside. Ignoring the utter extravagance, she perched on the edge of the bathtub and finally let the lump in her throat subside. She sobbed for a few moments and then finally wiped away her tears. Her arms formed goosebumps and she saw the bathroom curtains blowing towards her in the wind. She raised her eyebrows and saw a balcony door open. Who needed a balcony for their bathroom? She rolled her eyes a little but headed out for some fresh air. She steadily leaned against the railing and breathed in the quiet, cool air. Beneath her the garden was scarcely lit and the music could be faintly heard. She looked up at the dark sky and spotted the evening star.
"Wishing on stars is for kids" she sighed, remembering all those times she had wished on a star. She let another tear roll down her cheek thinking about all of that hard work she'd put in over the years. There was no Harvard anymore, everything in life came easy when you were rich. Not poor and hard working.
"I don't know, I always thought wishing on a star worked" a smooth voice said. Tiana jumped and turned, she hadn't expected anybody to answer her. Her tiara fell slightly and pushed some hair into her face. Naveen stood in his costume, only now his beard and wig were off. He came onto the balcony, grinning.
"What are you doing?" she snapped, "Eavesdropping no doubt!"
"You're the one talking to yourself" he half laughed, but then he looked up at her teary face "Hey... are you OK?"
Tiana turned from him and rubbed under her eyes, "I'm fine"
"You're not" he said concerned, resting his elbows on the balcony besides her.
"Just leave me alone" she sighed,
"I didn't mean to upset you" he replied,
"It's not you" she said bluntly, "It's not important"
Naveen pulled himself away from the balcony and headed back inside. Tiana gulped. She knew she had said to be left alone and she didn't exactly like Naveen but right now, she really didn't want to be alone. Not really.
He emerged a moment later though, a soft handkerchief in his hand.
"Here" he said awkwardly,
"No" she said quickly, "it's OK- I'm fine"
"Don't be stupid" he tutted, and began dabbing at her eyes with it,
"Thanks" Tiana breathed,
"Your dress is very posh by the way" he flattered, "must have cost a fortune"
Tiana rolled her eyes, "not quite"
"How modest" he continued, obviously getting the completely wrong idea, "wearing a dress like that to just get spoiled at a party, I guess you've got money to spare"
Tiana scoffed, "As if- is money everything to you?"
He shrugged, "not everything"
Tiana rolled her eyes, and he lowered the handkerchief,
"You sure you're OK?" he asked
She nodded, "fine, just fine"
He nodded slowly, and then, before she knew it, he had pecked her. It was soft and quick, she didn't even know it had happened and she had seen him kissing a girl just an hour ago with a lot more passion than that but she blinked at him as though he had just set a rocket off.
"Why did you do that?" she asked, but the annoyance didn't show in her voice
He shrugged and smiled, but it wasn't a smirk this time, it was a genuine smile, "You just look like you needed a kiss"
Tiana gawked, "I- I did?"
He chuckled a bit, "sure"
"Well- well you were mistaken but..."
He held his hands up in surrender, "My mistake" he winked, and he headed back through the bathroom and into the house.
When Ariel told Jasmine about what she had seen, Jasmine simply tutted and claimed she 'knew it'. She and Ariel decided to keep it between them and that they'd phone Anna tomorrow as it was too late now and they didn't want her awake all night upset. Admittedly, Jasmine knew that Anna and Hans were going out as soon as they were even though Anna waited two weeks to tell them all, she also knew he was a sleeze and that he'd screw her over; but Anna listened to no one. Ariel then explained how she had seen Eric, Jasmine told her to speak to him but Ariel freaked out and just went and danced with her sisters.
She had spotted Aladdin a few times that night and watched as he laughed with his friends. Seeing that, she wondered why he was so relaxed and happy with his friends and so uneasy with her, she hated it if she intimidating, she wanted to be approachable- at least to him.
"Aladdin listen" Esmeralda slurred to him, "she over there... that Jasmine... girl!"
"I know that" Aladdin chuckled at his rather drunken friend,
"Go talk or I'll tell her you have... have... b-b-b-brown skin!"
Aladdin laughed loudly, "That's just a fact- and so do you... and so does she!"
Esmeralda pouted, "what a terrible give away!" she cried,
"Jasmine!" she shouted loudly,
"OK!" Aladdin cried, pushing her into the sofa, "I'll go!"
"Jasmine!" she shouted again, and Aladdin threw a pillow over her head
He made his way slowly towards her. She was stood with Andrina they were in light conversation and had drinks in their hands.
"Hey" he said flatly and the two girls looked at him with blank expressions
"Hey" she smiled
"Do you... er... want a drink?" he asked smoothly
Jasmine lifted her drink slightly, "I'm good"
Aladdin stared at the full cup, "right"
"This is tragic- I'll see you later, Jas" Andrina whispered and she headed off,
"Your costumes pretty cool" he continued, "You're a genie?"
"That's right" she said, sipping her cola,
"My Uncle's name's Genie" he said, and Jasmine nodded in acknowledgement
"So- you look beautiful" he said with a grin, thinking of all those times he had watched Flynn flirt
Jasmine blinked and then grinned, "Hmm... I'm rich too you know"
"Er-right!" he said with a smile,
"A fine prize for any boy"
"Exactly- a guy like me!"
"A guy just like you" she grinned, but suddenly her expression turned sour,
"And every other swaggering peacock I've met!" and she pulled his Arabian prince turban over his eyes
"Whoa!" he said, pulling it up and looking back at her and boy was she angry.
"OK OK!" he said quickly, "Er-you're right!"
"What?" she looked shocked,
"You aren't just a prize to be won... you- you're a person and I... I want to get to know you"
Jasmine raised her eyebrows, "Are you screwing with me?"
Aladdin shook his head, "No... no I'm not"
A few moments of silence passed as Jasmine considered the boy stood in front of her,
"I believe you" she said slowly,
"All I'm asking for is a chance" he admitted,
"Three dates" she said, "three chances to prove yourself"
Aladdin grinned, "Are you serious?"
"Sure" she shrugged with a grin, "your chauffeur can pick me up one Saturday and we'll go out OK?"
"My chauffeur?" Aladdin asked,
Jasmine tilted her head, "your chauffeur who drops you at school?"
"OH!" Aladdin cried, and chuckled suddenly, remembering all of those ridiculous lies he had told "of course yes! He'll pick you up!"
Jasmine smiled and then said quite nervously, "Do you want to step outside?"
Aladdin's feather fell in his face and he grinned broadly, "sure, let's go"
As soon as they had got back into the car, Meg and Hercules sighed deeply.
"OK let's do something fun" he said,
"I agree" she said relieved, "let's grab a pizza and go watch Pirates of the Caribbean"
"Pizza and films?" he half laughed, "again?"
"Well what else?" she asked,
"We've done that- let's do my ideal date"
"Does it involve pyjamas?" she asked hopefully,
"Not quite" Hercules laughed, and he revved up the engine.
He drove out of Pegasus Park, away from the loud music and drastic costumes. He drove out past Disney High- big and castle like it was quite eery looking in the night. They drove for about twenty minutes before Hercules pulled up at the sea front- opposite end to Triton and the pier.
Along the sand, were huge pumpkins full of candles, people huddled around them, some in swimwear, some not, others swigging beer peacefully, others with candies. Lifeguards were dotted around too and Meg looked over to the water where a huge odd shape was taking up attention, moving slowly in the last day of October chill.
"Come on then" Hercules jumped out of the car, Meg followed, and he headed for the trunk.
He pulled out a fleece blanket and threw it at her, then removed his top,
"Come on" he grinned,
"Whoa!" Meg cried, "hey I don't know what you're-"
"Calm down!" he said quickly, "We're going in the water"
"The water?" Meg blinked, "it's freezing!"
Hercules pointed and Meg squinted at the large object in the water,
"Is that... a bouncy castle?"
"Sort of" Hercules shrugged, "come on"
Meg yanked off her clothes and stood in her navy t-shirt bra and grey briefs. She knew it was really no different than a bikini, but she was absolutely freezing in the Autumn air.
They half ran down the beach front, towards the huge bouncy castle, only when they were right by it Meg looked up in awe and saw it wasn't a bouncy castle at all- it was a huge inflatable obstacle course.
"You for it?" Hercules asked with a grin, handing a lifeguard ten bucks,
Meg nodded and grinned, rather excited, Hercules jumped up the inflatable steps and the whole thing came to life. There were huge inflatable balls and sticks, moving to distract the course goers, bouncier parts and firmer parts, slippery parts to slip under or through, platforms to jump up and over, all stained with the salty sea water. Hercules proved his training and hardly broke a sweat, and Megara showed how competitive she could be when Hercules attempted to slow her down by pulling at her waist and throwing her down. Any other girl probably would have laughed but Meg wasn't about to be over thrown, instead she scowled and headed for him, pushing hard at his muscled back. He fell straight into the shallow sea, looking up shockingly at the triumphant Meg, he jumped straight back onto the course but Meg's push had her in the lead. Finally, they headed down the slides and into the sea- Meg first and screaming that she was the winner.
Finally, the headed back up the beach, salted and cold. Hercules threw the blanket around Meg's shoulders and they huddled by a pumpkin as some kids and their parents headed down to the obstacle course now too.
"That was fun" Meg admitted, "thank you"
Hercules put his arm around her, pulling her closer, as a lifeguard moved around to everyone, handing out marshmallows and sticks,
"Thanks" Meg said, shoving her marshmallow through the pumpkins eye,
"Hey Meg" Hercules said slowly, his marshmallow twiddling in his thumbs,
Meg looked up with a little smile,
"I love you"
Flynn had spent a quarter of his evening dancing, the other quarter flirting somewhat and the remaining half glancing at Rapunzel and hoping she wouldn't notice and also hoping she wouldn't speak to other guys. He also spent that half approaching her, making comments that he hoped would make her laugh and then leaving. He thought he was playing hard to get but she just didn't understand. He couldn't stop staring at how adorable she looked in those fairy wings.
At around half 11, he spotted Ariel and knew he'd have to do something tonight if ever.
"Hey, Red" he said, grabbing her arm as she passed,
"Hey, Flynn.. cool outfit!"
"Listen what time's Rapunzel leaving?"
"Dad wants us back to mine at midnight" she said, "why?"
"No reason" he said, brushing her off now and then he breathed deeply. Pulling up the courage and then began strutting over to her, she was by the Stereo looking through Naveen's iPod.
"Are you choosing a song?" he asked,
"I don't know any of these" she frowned, "mother doesn't approve of modern music she says it's inappropriate"
Flynn grimaced, "so what do you listen too?"
"Mozart, Beethoven, I like Tchaikovsky"
"Chak-what?" he raised his eyebrows
Rapunzel giggled, "Tchaikovsky"
"Well I don't think playing that will get a good review" he admitted, "give it here"
He took the iPod and scrolled through trying to find something that she'd like but that would go down well at the party. Admittedly, he didn't think there was anything of the kind.
"Hey maybe you'll like The Beatles" he said, "not inappropriate, but not ancient either"
He skipped past, Hey Jude, knowing it wouldn't exactly get everyone off their feet but instead put on 'Twist & Shout'.
Rapunzel giggled and loved the beat immediately, she began bouncing around and started to dance, Flynn took her hand and joined her. By the chorus, the whole party were dancing and singing,
"Come on baby- come on baby- Twist and Shout!" they all cried as they twisted and boogied together, swinging around and dancing like they were from 'Grease'.
"That was so fun!" Rapunzel grinned breathlessly as the song ended and followed up with Beyonce's Lemonade.
Flynn could practically feel her energy and loved how much innocent joy she found in these small things, leading into the kitchen they grabbed more lemonade and struck up a conversation about music, Flynn recommending and Rapunzel humming 'The Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy'.
Flynn was going to ask her out, to see if she fancied a date or something but suddenly he had a tap at the shoulder and turned to see Naveen who looked very unhappy.
"Hey, Naveen what's up"
"You need to leave" he said quietly,
"What?" Flynn pulled a face, "why?"
"There's some guys here they say they know you"
Flynn's eyes widened, and looked behind Naveen where two large boys were standing with ginger hair, thick sideburns and foul expressions
"What do they want?" he wondered aloud
"So you do know them" Naveen said, "they asked if you were here, they said you're a theif"
Flynn's mouth dropped, "I'm not a thief!" he cried defensively,
"Look" Naveen said, "I believe you but they don't look like guys I want to cross"
Flynn just blinked,
"You need to get out of here, and take them with you"
Flynn's shoulders dropped, "I'm on it"
Naveen nodded and headed out,
"Rapunzel I-I- I have to get going"
Rapunzel frowned, "Oh, why?"
"It's not you, it's just late" he lied, "but it's been great hanging out"
Rapunzel blushed, "you too, Flynn!" she grinned,
Flynn rushed out and the Stabbington brothers followed,
"Rider" they hissed as they headed down the porch, "having a fun night?"
"What the hell are you guys doing here?"
"Ron just got out of jail" Jon said, "and you owe us $250"
Flynn sighed, "alright"
"So where's our money"
"Can I just say" Flynn grinned, "Jon you have lost weight! and Ron, prison did you good those sideburns are coming in nice huh?"
They blinked unamused
"I'll get you the money" Flynn's expression dropped, "but you can't harass me when all my school friends are there"
They chuckled flatly, "We'll do what the hell we like"
"Give me a bit, guys, I need some time to scrape it together"
"We'll be in contact" Jon said, towering over Flynn
"And don't you dare trying to throw one over on us" Ron threatened, "we still have one over on you- remember?"
Flynn gulped and watched the Stabbington brothers head down the dark road. Flynn looked up the road at the party, lights and music poured out and Flynn sighed. There was no way he was going back now, not after Naveen wanted him out. He kicked a stone and ripped at the moustache from his face before heading down an alley way and walking home.
John Smith left, heading to Ratcliffe's. They had kissed for admittedly far too long and Pocahontas wished she could have kissed him forever- she had never felt so much passion for someone, she loved him.
His absence made her feel quite flat for the rest of the evening. Esmeralda was already- notorious for it- very drunk and was still dancing. Phoebus was dancing with her too, Pocahontas didn't know whether he was drunk or not, it was hard to tell he was energetic anyway. She hadn't seen Flynn in a while now actually- she wasn't sure whether he'd passed out somewhere, gone home or ended up upstairs with one of the Bimbettes. Either way, he was a big boy, he could take care of himself. Pocahontas headed through the huge glass doors and plopped herself at the huge garden table. A few people were outside by the doors now, Pocahontas could smell smoke and spotted Lyle, a soccer player, smoking. She sighed and pulled her Cat Woman mask off, feeling ridiculous. She spotted Aladdin and Jasmine over on the garden wall, talking and she smiled sincerely, finally Al had made a move. She made a mental note to ask him all about her tomorrow when the party was over.
"Hey, why the long face?" a British voice said smoothly,
Pocahontas looked up and grinned, "John!" but it wasn't John Smith- though he did sound a lot like him
"Oh I'm sorry" she said quickly, "I thought you were someone else'
The boy frowned, dressed in a fancy tux with long brown hair tucked into a ponytail behind him,
He sat down beside her, "You got one thing right- Name's John- John Rolfe"
Pocahontas blinked. Another John? What was it with British people?
"Pocahontas" she smiled,
"That's a gorgeous name" he grinned
Pocahontas thanked him politely, but admittedly didn't feel much like talking.
"So you're one of Naveen's new friends?" he continued,
"Oh, yeah" she nodded, "We're in the school play together"
"How exciting" he said, "I must say I love your costume"
"Thanks" she said again,
"Is everything OK?" He asked, looking at her curiously
Pocahontas turned to the stranger, his face was handsome and he seemed sweet enough but Pocahontas could tell he was interested in her. She'd have to let him down easy.
"The guy I'm seeing he er- had to go and well..."
"You miss him?" he suggested,
"A lot" she sighed,
"Hey how about a dance?" he grinned,
"Oh- no thank you" she said politely, hadn't he just heard she was seeing someone?
"Nothing serious, it'll cheer you up" he stood up and held his hand out,
Pocahontas tilted her head in consideration, hearing a new song come on from inside,
"Ah" he grinned, "Heathens- Twenty One Pilots"
"Overrated" she teased, "but sure..." and she stood up, taking his hand and letting him lead her indoors.
Early hours of the morning eased in. Most of the younger years invited headed home around midnight. Jasmine, Ariel, Rapunzel, Arista and Andrina had headed out, saying their goodbyes and went back to the Triton's were they all fell asleep in the basement in a bundle of duvets and sleeping bags. Hans and Gaston had moved on from Snow White, Giselle and the Bimbettes who had gone home and were flirting with about anyone their beer ridden breathe would allow. Naveen announced everyone needed to clear out at 2 and Esmeralda's drunken ass took to the iPod at 1:50 to choose the last song. Everyone stood around watching as Esmeralda slowly scrolled, her shoes were thrown in the corner now and her hair, even though naturally bushy, was somehow worse.
"Everyone ready!" she called and everyone cheered
'Grips on your waist
Front way, back way
You know that I don't play
Streets not safe'
Everyone cheered at the chosen song, One Dance by Drake and began to dance enthusiastically, and of course when the chorus came the entire room shouted, "Baby- I like your style!"
Esmeralda and Pocahontas were back to back moving side to side and jiggling around on their now bare feet. Pocahontas had had two light drinks in the end with John Rolfe who proved good company and she spent most of the rest of her evening with him. As the second verse started he asked her to dance again and they did, leaving Esmeralda to find the closest person to her to dance with,
"Phoebus!" she giggled and she pulled at his shirt, "dance with me!"
The two best friends began dancing and laughing, a lot of the dancing meant Phoebus had to try and keep Esmeralda from falling over but that was the least of his worries. Suddenly, as Phillip put Aurora on his shoulders and everyone cheered again, Esmeralda grabbed Phoebus' neck and pulled him in,
"Phoebe!" she whispered and then pulled him forcefully and began making out
"WHoa!" he said as he pulled away, "what the hell was that for!"
"Love you my baby" she sighed, kissing him again before wondering off and dancing with Aladdin.
Hey everyone thanks for reading. This took me a while what with plot lines and stuff and it was soo big.
I have questions I'd love answered!
1. What's your favourite Disney film?
2. Which plot line in my story so far is your favourite/most interesting?
3. Who's costume did you like/think was most fitting?