SECRET - ETHAN LANDRY X Y/N

COSTUME

I quickly rush out onto the street. I take a quick look around. All I'm surrounded by are coffee shops, and convenience stores. It's too dark out to even try to look farther. I open my phone, and look up "costume stores near me". The nearest store is just about four minutes away. What I like about New York City is that the weirdest stores are never too far away. Back at home, you're lucky if you even find a Starbucks nearby.

  I walk down the street while I listen to the crinkling sound of my jeans swaying side to side as I take each step. I never thought I'd care to listen to the sound of me walking, but it somehow satisfied me at this time of night. As I engage more in the sound as I walk, I hear something. No, this time it was not the sound of my baggy blue jeans. It was the sound of muffled breathing. I quickly turn around and from a distance, I see that same guy in the ghostface mask. I don't know whether I should feel annoyed or concerned. It could possibly be just a stupid frat boy partying early.. but it also could be a sick fuck who wants to kidnap me. I don't want to stick around to find out, so I walk with a bit more of 'purpose'.

  After  4 minutes of walking in pride, I turn back around. The guy with the mask is gone. Must've been some random kid trying to mess around. I approach the storefront, and use my sleeve to open the rusting door handle.

"Welcome to Weird Val's, is there a way I could assist you tonight?"

"Uhh yeah actually. I'm looking for a costume that would fit well for a college frat party. Do you have any suggestions?" I asked.

"Not on the top of my head, but follow. Here's some cute costumes here." smiled the clerk.

"Thank you" I smiled back.

  I look through the section of costumes, and I still have no clue what to wear. I pull out a nurse costume. The outfit itself is very suggestive. I don't want to come off too strong my first year. I put back the costume onto the rack. I then see a Harry Potter costume. It looks pretty good considering its only eight dollars. I take it off the rack, and bring it towards the lady upfront. I pay with my debit card, and push off the door.

  I make my way back to the dorms, and I stumble across Tara. She's wearing a pirate costume, and a little bandana on top.

"Hey Tara! Where is the party at? I totally forgot to ask."

"I don't know the exact location, just the area, but I can take you with me if you like!"

"Oh- well thank you, but I still have to get ready." I half smiled.

"No worries! I'll help you in the bathroom."

  I gave into her nice acts, and followed her across town. Throughout our walk, we exchanged numbers and information. I knew Sam and Tara seemed familiar. They were semi famous for surviving those ghostface attacks. I wonder if I should mention the guy with the mask from before...

  Before I even formed a word, we arrived at the party.