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Chapter 6

E POV

A couple of weeks had passed, and now, it was finally Halloween, Our favorite holiday. Spencer, Aria, Hanna and I were so excited for tonight's Halloween train. The whole town was in a Halloween spirit, and even our new punk friends were even in the spirit. Jackson's hair changed from green to orange, and he was wearing a whole lot of horror movie t-shirts lately.

"Sup, Fields?" I heard as he walked over with a guitar bag on his back.

"Hey Jackson." I said as he smiled and waved at his friend. Paige was wearing tight skinny jeans, a sleeveless Night of The Living Dead shirt, and a smirk as Jackson waved goodbye to me, and joined his pal. Paige just gave me a small wave as they disappeared in the halls of Rosewood High. I followed my own friends, where we met up with Ali before the start of first period.

"So, Halloween train? What are we going as?" Alison asked as I rolled my eyes and opened my locker. "Em, this has gone on long enough, I'm sorry I hurt Pigsk…" She started as I gave her a hard stare, before gathering the rest of my books and slamming my locker shut. "Paige's feelings. Look, I get it. I'm sorry. I'll leave her alone." Alison said as she crossed her heart. "Promise." She said as I sighed heavily.

"You swear?" I asked as Ali nodded and smiled sweetly. I let her grab my arm and lead us all down the hallway, everyone eagerly talking about their costumes.

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P POV

This day could have gone any slower. It felt like everything was in slow motion today. Its only lunch time, and already I wanted it to just be over. Jackson was stupid excited since his band was chosen to play as the opening band on the Halloween train. Which meant that I get to ride the Halloween train tonight. Well, at least it won't be too bad since Jackson's band is pretty good. I climbed up to the top of the bleachers, where Jackson was smoking and watching the students walking around the track.

"You know, this is a good day." Jackson said as he sat next to me and ate his sandwich.

"How so?" I asked as he pulled out the play list and showed me. It was a bunch of covers, all Halloween related. I smiled as I handed it back to him, and turned towards the bottom of the bleachers, where Caleb and Hanna were making out heavily.

"OY!" Jackson yelled as they separated, and turned towards him. "Carry on…I just wanted to see if I could actually get away with it. Caleb smiled and waved, leading Hanna up to us.

"Hey guys. Are you going on the Halloween Train tonight? Hanna asked as Jackson smiled and nodded.

"Oh yes. Jack is playing in the opening band. We have to be there. Why with Toby taking Spencer, and Caleb taking you, how could we not go?" I asked as Hanna squealed excitedly.

"Oh my god, what are you guys wearing?" She started as a long line of questions flew from her mouth as Jackson passed me his cigarettes, and lit one of his own. I smoked my own as she continued describing her costume in great detail to the three of us, unable to stop her as she pulled out so many pictures up on her phone. This went on the whole lunch period, before we went back to our slow paced day. Finally, after a few more hours of agonizing, unending school, we were let loose, and I found my way to the Halloween train, with my costume in hand. I was able to get on ahead of time with Jackson and his Philly band mates. I finally felt a little peace when they plugged in and started practicing a little before all the people found their way to the train that night. A few hours passed by and before I knew it, we were in our costumes. I pulled I zipped my leather jacket to my costume and headed towards the stage area, where a shirtless Jackson waited in his Tarzan costume. I pulled my fake gun holsters, and made sure nothing was showing that I didn't want to show. I pulled my flask out from the holster and took a quick sip. This was most definitely foing to be an interesting night.

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E POV

I zipped up my costume and ran out the house quickly to meet Toby and Spencer. They were dressed as Superman and Lois Lane, and it was absolutely perfect. I was excited to get there, and listen to some music, and have a relaxed night before night week's swim meet in Philadelphia. We met up with Aria, Hanna and Caleb and made our way to the Halloween train. Before long, we were on our way, and we had found a cabin of our own to stash away our stuff. I went out on my own to get a drink before the bands started, and saw something I didn't expect. I watched as on the stage, Jackson, in nothing but a loin cloth, strapped a guitar over it, and stood by, waiting for the ok to start, but in the crowd in front of him was something I hadn't expect. In the crowd near the stage was Paige, dressed in tiny black shorts, a tight, small, blue tank top, with gun holsters and a pack on her back. She was laughing with her barely dressed friend, and the band was given the signal, Jackson moved away from his friend, and to the microphone.

"Happy Halloween, Fuckers. 1, 2, 3, 4!" He yelled as they started to play. The music was fast and upbeat, and surprisingly, everyone got into the spirit of the Halloween punk songs. I pushed my way through the crowd and got a better look at her in costume. She was…stunning, honestly. Her toned stomach, her tight arms and legs looked great in the tight clothing. She looked great, and holy shit she has tattoos? I kept taking Paige in as my eyes raked over the ship on her side, the Ramones emblem on her calf, and the beginnings of a compass on her thigh. She handed Jackson a glass when they stopped playing their first song, and then sat by the stage while they continued. Aria found her way to my side, and I finally got her costume tonight. The yellow dress and safari hat made total sense when I watched the wild man jumping all over the stage in nothing but a Tarzan Loin cloth. I watched as she smiled at me and found her way to where Paige was sitting, and watched as the band continued to play on.

"Ugh…what is she wearing?" I heard next to me. I looked over, and Ali was dressed in a full length tight pink ball gown with diamonds all over her.

"Who?" I asked as I watched Aria and Paige stand and start dancing around the front of the stage.

"Aria…what the hell is she supposed to be?" Ali asked as she took a sip of her drink.

"Jane…like Tarzan and Jane. I think her and Jackson came here together." I said as I smiled. Ali rolled her eyes and scoffed as she pulled me away.

"Does she really like that loser? What ever happened to her thing with Jake or whatever?" Ali asked as I pulled my arm away from her and crossed them quickly.

"If she does, who cares? Jackson is a good guy. It's not our place to judge who Aria or Spencer or Hanna likes. Deal with it, Ali." I said as she shook her head.

"Did all four of you get knocked in the head? They're losers. Caleb, Toby, Orphan and Pigskin are just a bunch of losers. Do you really want to be seen with trash, Em?" Ali asked as I shook my head and back away from her.

"You literally know nothing about them. Toby is a good man. He works, constantly, and is in school. He takes care of Spencer. He calms her down when everything in this world has her wound up. Caleb loves Hanna, and would do just about anything for her. Jackson…Jackson actually protects his best friend every chance he gets, because people like you won't leave them the alone. Get over yourself, Ali. If anyone is the loser here, it's you." I said as I pushed passed her and headed towards Aria and Paige.

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P POV

I'm actually having a good time. The music is fun, I'm actually dancing. Aria found me not too long ago, and was so excited to see these guys play. I didn't really get her costume, but when she explained, and the color of her face changed immediately when she pointed to Jackson, all of my previous suspicions were confirmed. The bastard on stage had asked her to be his date to the Halloween train! I knew he was nervous for a reason. I was happy for them, and a little annoyed that he was giving me so much grief about Emily, while he didn't tell me anything about Aria. I tried to find out more, but she pulled me out onto the dance floor when they started playing more dance music for the crowd. I didn't even realize it when I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and was greet by the sight of a skin tight black cat suit, and a cat woman mask staring back at me. Holy shit, Emily came as Selena Kyle. I smiled and started to bounce around her, as Aria drifted back to the stage area.

"Selena Kyle…it's nice to see you." I yelled over the music as she smiled warmly and waved at Aria, who blushed again and kept watching the band. "Did you know?" I asked as Emily looked passed me and shook her head.

"I put it together when I saw them in the same room together, Miss Croft." She said as she started to dance too. I shrugged my shoulders and started dancing with her. It felt…right. We just kept bouncing around each other, until the band stopped, and started a slow song. She smiled and wrapped her arms around me. "What?" She asked as I laughed and mimicked her movements.

"What are you doing?" I asked as she shrugged and moved closer.

"I liked dancing with you. Is that wrong?" Emily asked as she moved with me.

"No. Just weird. Especially since your best friend is giving us a death stare." I said as I spun her around so she could see Ali watching our every move. "Seriously, if looks could kill…we'd all be dead. Or at least encased in stone…maybe carbonite." I said as she laughed and moved further away from Ali.

"Don't worry about her. She can't do anything. She's far from harmless, but without her friends, she is nothing." Emily said as I raised an eyebrow.

"Without her friends? What? Did you all jump ship?" I asked seriously.

"It's tiresome to hear the same thing day in and day out. After a while…you just have to say fuck you and move on." Emily said seriously as I smiled and pulled her closer.

"And why is that, Miss Kyle?" I asked seriously as she blushed and nodded towards the stage.

"Because we all are seeing something we didn't before. Our blinders have been lifted. We are about move away from home, start new lives, and live to our fullest. Why should hold ourselves back from what we want?" Emily asked as I pulled away from her.

"Because sometimes what we want…isn't what we are supposed to have." I said in a panic, before heading back towards the stage area. I pushed passed the people and found my way to the cabins.

"Paige, wait!" I heard, as I turned around and saw Emily following behind me.

"What, Emily?" I asked as she grabbed my hand, and pulled me towards her. The second our lips touched felt like an explosion of fireworks. I pulled her in closer to me, deepening the kiss as she wrapped her arms around me. I never wanted this to end, but she pulled away with such force, I stumbled back against the door of a cabin. She shook her head, and turn and ran, leaving me there with nothing but a confused look on my face, and nothing but wanting to get back to kissing that girl.