Halloween Book Hoos

Ah, Halloween. My favorite holiday of the year, as it is my birthday. I'm turning 17 and I'm excited.

My dad and I already discussed we won't have a party, as I'm not really sure how I  feel about a lot of people.

Instead, we bought a lot of snacks and we picked out a bunch of horror movies. Of course, we are having trick or treaters, as we love seeing smiles on kids.

My sister, Mandy, went out with a bunch of her friends. Shocking. My brother, Chris, went trick or treating with Dante's sister and Ray's brother.

"Ev, did you invite some friends of yours?" Dad asks, as I walk down the stairs with blankets.

"I don't think so, why?"

"Well, Ray and Dante are here. So is Claire and...some other girl." Other girl? I look out the door and see someone I don't know.

"Oh, this is Abby. My girlfriend." I nod.  Me and dad move out of the way and let them in.

"Oh, and uh, happy birthday." Ray said, as he handed me one of the best horror, yet horrifying movie, Don't Look Now.

"Awe, thank you." I pull him into a hug.

"That's not all." He smirks, while I gave a confuse expression. Then it clicks.

"No, no, no!" He chases me around the house. Its a birthday tradition we made. Every birthday, we have a free pass to tickle the other, then immediately punch them.

We laugh as we trip and fall. Dante, Claire, and Abby laugh. My dad chuckles. That's when there was knocked.

"I'll get it." When Dante opens the door, it's not trick or treater's.

"Marcus? What are you doing here?" Ray stops his movement.

"Is Eve here? I really got to talk to her." I walk past everyone and see Marcus.

"Hey, Marcus. What's up?" I try holding in the tears, which to my surprise, it works.

"Can we talk? In, uh, private?" I nod and walk out of the house, closing the door behind us.

"Yes?"

"Look, I'm sorry. It was honestly Claire's idea, to get back at you and Ray. We thought you guys were cheating on us for, uh, each other.

"And honestly, we didn't mean to go that far. But it happened and I know it was the dumbest mistake I've ever made. Eve, can you take me back? Please?"

I looked him in eyes, as tears were forming. I couldn't. He cheated on me more than once.

"Marcus, I'm sorry. This isn't the first time you cheated on me. You-" He kissed me. My eyes grow wide as I push him away. I didn't here the door as it opened but I heard it slam shut. That was the least of my worries.

"What the hell?! I said no!"

"Look, Evelyn, just take me back! I promise I'll-" A fist went to his face.

"She said no. God. Men like you make me sick, and I'm a guy." I feel myself get pulled back. I feel a chest breathe heavily as I saw Marcus' look of shook.

I look up and see Dante. I smile softly to myself. He leans his head towards my ear and whispers.

"Just head back in. I already told your dad." I nod and rush back in, not before Marcus calls me.

"Eve? You're seriously dating this playboy? What does he have that I don't? We have chemistry."

I look at the door and my hand shakes. He's wrong about so much. I slightly laugh to myself.

"He has only one thing you don't." I turn on my heel to see them both looking at me. " He may be a playboy, but...he doesn't lie. He doesn't cheat. He actually cares for his friends."

"Yeah, but didn't he cheat on Ashley back in September? And if I recall correctly, didn't he also cheat on you, in uh, 7th grade?"

Dante's eyes widen. We both forgot about that time. Marcus chuckles and walks off.

"We dated?" I shrug and head in the house. Dante soon follows in.

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Abby and Dante have been fighting as soon as we stepped in the house. During the movie, they ended up yelling.

"You like her! She's the whore! You wanna cheat on me for her? Go ahead!

"I've never really liked you! I only wanted you for your stupid popularity and money!

"You're not even that good looking! Actually, never mind! You are!" I look at Dante as he fidgets.

"What did you call her?"

"A whore. Do I have really have to repeat myself?"

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Well they broke up. My dad told them to fight outside, which they do and didn't really end up well.

She punched him and stormed off. Dante is currently in his car, punching the steering wheel.

I sigh as Ray goes out there. Me and Claire end up having a nice conversation.

"So...you like anyone since Marcus?" I shake my head. "Liar. We all see how you and Dante look at each other." I spit out my drink.

"What do you mean?" She laughs and sighs.

"You guys look at each other, like a lot. And it looks like you guys really care for each other. He likes you, if you didn't notice."

"No! You're joking." We both end up laughing.

"Hey, Eve?" I look to the couch.

"Yeah, Dad?"

"I think you and Dante should go for it."

"W-what?!"

"Yeah, he's a good kid. And well, I couldn't help but over hear your guys' conversation." I groan as I slam my head on the counter.

Claire and my dad start laughing. It was a good night, well was until Dante and Ray walk back in.

"Ya know Eve? We never finished your birthday tickles." My head shot up. I turned in my seat and came face to face with Dante. He held me as Ray came at me.

They knock me to the ground and Claire helps by holding my ankles down. Ray starts tickling me as I laugh and kick and giggle.

"S...st..stop! It tickles! Guys! I'm gonna pee myself." They don't stop or let me go.

Best Birthday Ever. Even if there was Halloween Boo Hoos.