Nova
"Omg, you look so good!" Gisele and Maria say in unison.
I just walked out in my Halloween costume, matching theirs as the Powerpuff Girls. I was dressed as Blossom.
Gisele, Maria, and Giovanni were currently at my house getting ready for the Halloween party at Amir's place. Everyone was ready except Giovanni, who refused to slick his hair back to match his character. He claimed his curls were too nice to ruin.
He's the sassiest boy I know. Gisele was dressed as Buttercup, Maria as Bubbles, and Giovanni as Professor Utonium, the girls' father.
"Do you have to wear your curls, Giovanni? Everyone's ready but you. We could've been done by now," I say, annoyed.
"Yes, I do," he replies stubbornly.
"Fine, whatever. We need to leave anyway, or we're going to be late."
"Yes," Giovanni says, clearly relieved.
It was 10:50, and the party started at 11:00. We had to leave immediately if we wanted to beat the inevitable line of cars that would form outside Amir's house.
We all left my house, but not without my parents embarrassing me by trying to kiss me goodbye and giving me a lecture on drinking and driving. I swear, they can be overbearing sometimes—but I love them.
The car ride was filled with us singing along to J. Cole and Brent Faiyaz. Soon, we arrived at the party. I always forget how big and nice Amir's house is.
Just thinking about how these kids would probably trash the place by the end of the night annoyed me.
Once inside, the strobe lights gave my face a glowing effect, and the music flowed through my ears, making me want to dance. This was unusual for me, but I wanted to have fun tonight.
"Let's dance!" I say, grabbing Maria.
She smiled and started dancing along with me. Gisele grabbed Giovanni, forcing him to join us, and we all danced together. After about five songs, I got thirsty and made my way to the kitchen to grab some water.
Gisele and Giovanni were lost in their own little world, dancing together when I left. Maria had left after the fourth song to chase after her latest boy toy, leaving me alone.
But not for long. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a figure walking toward me. I couldn't immediately tell who it was—he was dressed in all black with a ski mask featuring a cross design covering his face.
As he got closer, I recognized him by his eyes.
"Hey, Nova," Daisuke says.
"Hey, Daisuke. What are you supposed to be?" I ask, smiling.
"A robber or a gang member. Me, Antonio, and Andre are all dressed the same. So, gimme all your money—or else," he says, holding up a Nerf gun jokingly.
I giggle. This man was something else. He looked so sexy, I didn't even think I'd be into this type of look until I saw it on him.
He had me ready to risk it all. Biting my lip, I looked him up and down, taking in every inch of him. At this point, I needed help—this man had me going feral.
"What are you supposed to be? Are you matching with anyone?" Daisuke asks, breaking the tension we both felt.
"I'm supposed to be Blossom from the Powerpuff Girls. I'm matching with my friends. Unfortunately, I'm supposed to stop robbers like you, so I'm afraid you're going to have to come with me," I say, playing along with his joke, placing my hands on my hips.
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The Butterfly Effect
Romance"Autumn graced me with gentle arms and hands that did not want me to die, he was my autumn" ***** "Please don't leave me I don't want to be alone." Nova says grabbing his hand clinging onto him like he was her saving grace. "Are you sure?" Daisuke...
