A Twisted Halloween: Terror is Trending

Chapter 15: A Week to Remember

Meanwhile, on Main Street, Briar and the others are looking at the Halloween decorations in Main Street. They also see a large crowd of people around Main Street. Some are even looking at the statues of the Great Seven.

Grim says, "Man, it's fresh meat as far as the eye can see! With crowds like these, there's no doubt this is gonna be a week to remember."

"Yeah. It sure will," Briar says.

The group begins to walk down Main Street, and soon meet up with Jamil, Ace, and Floyd.

Floyd happily says, "Heya, little Shrimp. Sealie. And let's not forget the little Twin Catfishes, Angel Fish, and the Plankton. Happy Halloween.

"Happy Halloween!" Briar and the others reply.

Grim giggles, "Heh, heh, y'see that? I'm a total pro at this Halloween stuff already?"

"Hey guys. Nice threads you're rockin' there," Ace says.

"Thanks Ace," Briar says.

"Thank you," Tanzanite replies.

Just then, Grim says, "Ace..." Then he smirks and says, "You were worried about us, right? That's why you put in a word when you did. Don't try to play coy with me!"

Then happily says, "As long as you're feelin' so gracious, maybe you can do all my homework and cook my meals while you're at it. Nya ha ha!"

"Grim!" Briar sternly scolds.

"What makes you think I was..." Ace asks, but the next thing he knows, Grim climbs up on him, and nuzzles his face, "-hey! No nuzzling! You're gonna get fur all over me!"

"Either way, thanks for letting the ghost know about our costume situation," Briar says.

"I mean, don't read into it TOO much. Halloween's supposed to be a group experience. Where's the fun if some people get left out in the cold? So if you wanna thank anyone, thank the ghosts. They made the costumes," Ace says.

Then Jamil asks, "Are you all here to see the holiday sights?"

"Yup. By the time we finished touring all seven spots, it was noon!" Grim says.

Then Jasper asks, "So what're you guys up to?"

"We're on our way back from Basketball Club practice. They let out early today, actually. After all, it's the first day of Halloween Week!" Ace says.

Then Jamil says, "the freshmen were so antsy that practice was going nowhere."

"Whatever, Jamil. You've been peeking at your phone all day," Ace points out. "You're worried about how the Scarabia decorations are holding up, I take it?"

"Look," Jamily says, "I have to keep checking in case I get a call or text about Kalim pulling one of his stunts.

"Yo guys are really are big fans of this whole shebang, huh? Guess I am too, though," Floyd says.

Then asks, "So little shrimpy. Which dorm's decorations did you like the most?"

Before Briar can answer, Floyd interrupts her, "Wait, don't tell me. Octavinelle, right. Duh. Ne NAILED the creep factor. That's what Halloween's about, after all."

"Well..." Briar says.

But Jamil interrupts her, "You make it sound like a threat. Scarabia has much more in the way of positive messaging."

"I have to admit it does..." Briar replies.

But Ace says, "Hey, don't give into peer pressure, okay?"