October 31:the reckoning a.k.a Tina's Halloween party
I woke up the morning a little happier than usual,and it's giving the goosebumps. I did my morning routine then headed to school.
When I get to school I see a familiar blue Camaro with a familiar blonde boy leaning against it smoking. I park in my usual spot,which is conveniently next to the familiar car. I grab my bag from the passenger seat and get out my car.
"Stalking me know,California" I say walking towards the end of car
He turns to look at me. He throws his cigarette on the ground and blows the last bit of smoke from his mouth.
"I should be asking you the same thing" he says "This is my parking spot" I say "Is it now"he says with a mischievous look "Yeah,it is" "So let's say someone were to park there Monday morning" he says positioning himself to face me completely
I give him my bitch face. He holds his hands up in a surrendering position. We both laugh a little then he tucks his hands into his pockets.
"So am I gonna see you tonight" he asks "I'm sorry I don't know what your talking about,who are you" "Funny" he says and starts to walk away
"I'll be there" I yell to him He turns to wink at me but still continues to walk
"Y/n Byers,what have you gotten yourself into"
♡ I get home as quickly as I can so I can get ready. I need to find the perfect outfit
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I settle on this(minus the accessories and heeled black boots instead) an: ok, so the og disappeared when I was editing, so this is the closest I could find)
I finish my hair and put a little makeup on. By the time I'm done Jon and Will left to go trick or treating about an hour ago. So I decide to head to the party
♡
When I arrive at the party, there's already someone throwing up in the corner. I hear loud counting from outside and decide to see what's going on.
There's California,doing a keg stand.
"43..44..45" they count He then gets down and sprays a little beer into the air and someone immediately hands him a cigarette. He then stops walking when he sees me. He winks at me and I shake my head a little. He start walking towards me so I slowly start to walk into he crowd.
I can't give him what he wants right away,now can I.
I find some people from school and occupy my time with. I'd normally talk to Nance or Steve but there looking a little tense. Then one of my favorite songs comes one. "I was made for loving you by KISS"
"I love this song" a girl and I say
We give eachother the same look,knowing we had the same exact idea.
We both run to the dance floor hand in hand and hop on a table and start to dance and sing. Everyone sees and starts to cheer us on
"I was made for loving you baby,you were made for loving me" we both scream sing
Then I see California in the crowd watching
"And I can't get enoughnof you,baby" we sing and I make a little eye contact with him
And he just gives me "that" look. We dance a little longer to a few more songs then decide to get off.
I head outside for a little fresh air and luckily no one is out here. I take in a big breath of air and brush my hair back. I look up at the sky to see the stars
"I knew you couldn't stay away from me" a voice says behind me
I turn to see California walking towards me "You have no idea" I say sarcastically then turning back to the sky
"I saw you dancing in there " he says when he gets next to me "Who didn't" "You looked good up there" he says "Was that a compliment from the Mr.California" I say acting all shocked "No,a fact from Mr.Calfornia" he says sitting down on a bench
He pats the spot next to him,my legs were tired so I decided not to be stubborn and sit. We sat in a comfortable for a little.
"You looked like you were having fun" he says laying farther back and putting his arms behind his head.
I smile knowing he's right "I was" "I told you" he said all cocky "Whatever" "I'm serious plus how could the queen of Hawkins not like parties" he says
I turn my head to him "How do you know about that" I ask He shrugs "I asked around"he says
I was absolutely takin back by what just came from his mouth. Someone cared that much to ask around...about me. I turn my entire body to face him.
"You asked around about....me" I repeat
He shrugs "I like learning about beautiful things" he says
I laugh a little and be looks a little offended that I laughed at him.
"I'm sorry but ...that keg stand must have done a number on you" "So that was you" he says quickly "Maybe" I say shrugging "Why'd you walk away" he asks "Anticipation" I say smirking
He shakes his head "You, are something else,Doll" he says "Same goes for you,California" He leans in a little closer
"Your not like most girls in this town" "And how are the girls in this town" "There all the same and they throw themselves at me like most girls...but you. You're the exact opposite" "In a town of 750 people you gotta be a little different"
"Why'd you move here anyways"i ask "Uhhhh,my dad" he says in a very monotone voice "I see, what is California like. I've always wanted to leave Hawkins but I don't know where to go" He looks at me "It's warm" "No shit" I say rolling my eyes "Freedom, different types of people, surfing, and the girls" he says with a smile "Well looks like this conversation is done" I say standing and about to leave
"I'm kidding" he says grabbing my wrist He gives me this look that makes me want to keep talking to him. I sit down with a huff.
"So you surf" I say trying to change the subject "Yeah,I really enjoyed it" he says with a smile. I can tell in his head he's back in California. "You miss it" I ask "Yeah,I always had something to do and I never was home" "Do you have any siblings" "No"
"What about-" "She's not my sister. Just my dad's wife's daughter" "Right" I say slowly nodding my head "It's complicated" "Really a complicated person having a complicated backstory" I say crossing my arms
"So I'm complicated now" "You've always been complicated, California"
He leans in closer then closer and licks his lips "You must like complicated" he says looking at my lips "You are slick" I say backing up "To soon,Doll" "To soon,California" ♡
