Miss Jackson {b.u.}

{33}

Halloween was mine and Brendon's favorite time of the year. I loved the idea of the leaves falling, the temperature cooling and the halloween movies. Brendon just loved the spookiness of it. That's where we connected. I stared at him, standing next to me with Clover and her little scooby do outfit attached to his hip. Daphne stood in front of Brendon and I—I set my hand on her shoulder and smiled for the picture. My mom spammed pictures and so did Alex, Nikki, Ronnie, Kimberly, Jada and Lottie. I forced a smile, glancing at the time. I took a deep breath, "alright, out the door, let's go."

Brendon held the door open for everyone. We walked outside and he cleared his throat, "Not too far, Daph. Stay with your aunt and Willow."

Daphne turned around and nodded her head, running forward with Willow, who was in front of her parents. I adjusted Clover on my hip, fixing her costume. I tickled her stomach and she giggled at me, leaning forward and hiding her head in the crook of my neck.

Clover is a beautiful baby. She's got these honey brown eyes. Exactly like Brendon's. She has her dad's breathtaking smile, but my pink lips. Her hair had these loose curls that were a dark brown. Her skin was pale, and I think it's Brendon's fault. But—I didn't mind her pale skin. I liked it.

I glanced around, Daphne and Willow running to every house. Brendon pulled me close and put his arm around me. Keeping me warm as the crisp autumn air suddenly turned brisk. I looked up at him and he glanced at me for a moment, "what? Do I have something on me?"

"No," I began, "you just...look good."

He turned his attention back to the road, chuckling as he spread a smile on his face, "you're one to talk, look at you, my darling."

I raised an eyebrow and Daphne ran over to us, handing us a piece of candy. Brendon and I refused to take it, but that didn't seem to sit so lightly with Daph. She shoved the candies in our pockets and I shrugged. At least she thought about us.

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"C'mon, Daph!" Brendon yelled down the street for her. Daphne turned around quickly and ran back to us. Nikki, Lottie, Jada, Alex and Kimberly all walked back with Daphne, Clover, Brendon and I. Ronnie decided to stay out with the rest of his kids. I yawned quietly and Brendon finally handed Clover to me. I kissed the side of her cheek as I waited for Daphne at the end of our road. She sprinted past me, running up our porch and opening the door. Brendon and I walked diligently to the house. As the gentleman he is, he held the door open for me and i walked in.

A candy splurge on the dining room table. Mountain high piles of candy sat in front Daphne. This. This is my worst nightmare. I turned, walking upstairs to Clovers' room, shutting the door behind me. Carefully, I took off her costume, folding it and setting it aside. A purple nighttime onesie rested next to her as I began to change her.

The door opened and Brendon walked in. He shut the door silently and wrapped his arms around me, kissing my neck. Passionately, softly. I gave the bottle to Clover and she grabbed it, "what's this for?"

"Our anniversary's tomorrow."

Thank god he couldn't see my face. My eyes were widened and my mouth hung open just a tad, "Yeah."

"I've got something special planned."

I turned to look at him, wrapping my arms around his neck. His hands were resting on my hips and he leaned down, kissing me. I smiled softly at him and we stood there. It was never awkward between the two of us, "Daphne needs you guys!" Alex yelled from the steps.

I glanced at Clover—who was done with her bottle. Brendon took it from her and I hurried downstairs, speed walking to the Kitchen. I stared at her as Brendon inched behind. Daphne pointed at two piles of candy, "for you."