𝐚𝐦𝐲𝐠𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐚 || 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 ✓

chapter seven

Do you know the sensation you get when you feel as if you're being watched? Ever since Tatum, Sidney, and you arrived at the grocery store, you've felt like there are eyes on you. Of course, yes, eyes are on you and Sidney because of what's happened, but this was different. Whenever you turn your back, no one is there. There aren't many people in the store at this time, it's nearing 7 o'clock now, but there's enough to know someone was deliberately watching you.

"Am I being paranoid, or does it feel like someone is watching us?" you finally say something when the three of you reach the chip aisle.

"Well, obviously, people are staring at us. You two are the hottest story in Woodsboro," Tatum says, skipping to the cart with a bag of Tostitos and some salsa.

"Yes, I know, but I mean watching us. Like, stalking," you say quietly, looking around to make sure no one is within earshot.

"Hey, let's try not to think about that kind of stuff and just enjoy Stu's party," Sidney says, putting a supportive hand on your shoulder.

"Did Tatum tell you that earlier?" you mumble, annoyed but knowing it's definitely something Tatum would say.

Sidney doesn't respond, which is a response enough for you. You loved Tatum, but sometimes she just wouldn't let you wallow in your emotions long enough to get over them. And Sidney would just reluctantly follow Tatum.

After a few more minutes, the three of you are checking out and ready to head to Stu's house. But before you leave, you turn around one more time. This supermarket has one of those big mirrors that reflect the whole store on the rear wall, giving you the leverage to see the person in the mask staring at you from behind a shelf. You don't say or do anything. You just glare at them through the reflection, hoping they see you. You knew someone was watching. But you weren't about to cause panic and ruin the night, after all. So you say nothing and follow the girls to the car.

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"The party has arrived!" Stu shouts with a massive grin upon you three's entrance.

He's sporting his dad's red robe, and you can't help but laugh at how ridiculous he looks. Cute, but ridiculous.

You head to the kitchen and put down all of the chips, keeping Billy's spicy ones in the bag for him later.

Once you're done setting up the snacks you and the girls brought, you take some with you to the living room where most of the party is, surrounding the television. Randy is there with numerous VHS tapes from his job at the movie store, and everyone is trying to agree on a movie. They all have Jamie Lee Curtis in them, which doesn't surprise you at all. This is Randy we're talking about, after all.

"Why do all these movies have Jamie Lee Curtis in them?" Sidney asks, and Randy has the stupidest look on his face.

Before he can answer, you interrupt with, "Boobs. It's because of her boobs, Sid."

Randy opens and closes his mouth like a fish, knowing he's been defeated, "Yeah, pretty much."

Rolling your eyes with a smile, you feel guilty for dogging on him, cause hey, who doesn't love boobs?

"Hey, it's all good, Randy. Everyone likes some boobs every now and then," you say, slapping his back. He smiles and excitedly puts in Halloween.

Stu falls onto the couch next to you, Tatum sitting on his lap. The television is barely audible over the music playing and the numerous conversations going on at once. But it's not like you haven't seen the movie hundreds of times, especially with Billy. You wish he could be here, but Sidney would probably be upset. A part of you detests her for it, but you know it's only because of your crush on the brown-eyed boy. You begin snacking on some of the stuff you brought from the kitchen, offering everyone else some.

After about 15 minutes, the doorbell begins to ring. Stu moves Tatum off his lap, telling her to get some beers while he answers the door.

"What am I, the beer wench?" Tatum jokes, and you just laugh at her.

Stu returns with Dewey and Gale Weathers from Top Story. That woman annoys the hell out of you, not just because she treated Sidney the way she did, but because she was just a flat-out insulting liar.

"What is she doing here?" Tatum burns her eyes into her brother.

"We're just checking the party out, is all," Dewey says with a goofy smile.

"Whatever, just keep her away from Sid, alright?" Tatum rolls her eyes before descending down the hall to the garage.

You and Sidney go to the kitchen to get away from the excited crowd. Thankfully, you don't stay in there long before Gale and Dewey eventually leave.

"She's a real bitch," you say, leaning against the kitchen counter.

"Yeah. I don't know what Dewey seems to see in her," Sidney shrugs, looking around the corner to check if they're gone completely.

"Please tell me they've left."

"The coast is clear. Come on," Sidney says, motioning to follow her.

A few people started leaving as curfew was approaching, including Sidney. But you said you'd stay until you're ready.

"Tatum, let's go!" Sidney calls upstairs. To her dismay, Tatum hasn't been around for quite a while.

While you, Stu, and Sidney are standing at the front door, suddenly Billy appears out of nowhere.

"Oh, hey, Billy. Didn't expect to see you here," Stu says in a mock-convincing voice, looking between you and Sidney.

"If Tatum was here, she'd beat your ass," you joke, and Billy makes an odd face.

"I came here to talk to Sid," Billy says.

"Well, how about you two lovebirds go up to my parents' room and uh, you know, talk it out," Stu says, and you know he's trying so hard to not sound promiscuous.

"Subtlety, Stu. You should try it sometime," Billy retorts with a roll of his brown eyes.

"Actually, we do need to talk," Sidney says softly, and the two head upstairs.

You have a weird feeling in your stomach. Your crush on Billy and Stu is possibly the stupidest thing you could have ever come up with, but your feelings were still valid, even if no one knew about them.

"Where even is Tatum, though?" you wonder aloud, turning to go back to the living room.

When you do, Stu places a hand on your back, dangerously close to your ass, leading you to the couch.

"No idea. Probably pissed at me or something," Stu laughs as he sits down.

Your face and stomach burn at the intimate touch, and you turn your head towards the television to hide it. You know it's wrong, and maybe it was just an accident, but you wish he'd touch you again. Still, you don't want to hurt any of your friends, no matter how you feel.

Right?

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sorry for the late posting! tumblr saw the next few chapters first. just uploaded the next few chapters on ao3 as well. I hope you enjoyed it!

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-ana x

edited: May 19, 2022