lovely | thirteen reasons why

(4) tyler's tape

It was Halloween! Libby's favorite holiday. A time where everyone could dress in costumes, get candy, watch scary movies. A time for the outcasts. And while she was a popular girl, she knows what it's like to seek asylum in the cooky.

She never really got to experience the fun of Halloween when she was a kid. She finally got the chance to go trick or treating when she was 9, when the Jensens offered to take her along with Clay. They continued this tradition until she was 14 and trick or treating was too baby. She cherishes those memories.

She already had a costume planned. She was having a Britney kink lately and wanted to show her appreciation. But so many looks to choose from. In the end, she felt schoolgirl Britney Spears was the most fitting to wear for Liberty's costume contest.

The hair was a bit difficult as it wasn't long enough for the full braided look, but she put up what she could and smiled. It was very similar to her do in freshman year.

She looked hot. Really fucking hot. Skin, but not too much that she'd get suspended. She felt so sexy and loved that feeling.

It was a bit hard climbing out of her room in the skirt, but she couldn't risk walking through the house. Millicent would throw a fit.

Once she arrived at school, she felt many eyes in her. Mostly the boys, but a few girls were looking in approval at the fit. She slightly cringed at a few particular boys' reactions. Bryce and his boys were staring at her hungrily and she suddenly felt self conscious. Thankfully, Monty didn't seem to give too much of a shit which was slightly comforting. But then she looked at one boy and the insecurity vanished.

Tyler was not taking his eyes off her. But unlike Bryce's gang, he wasn't staring like he wanted to rip her clothes off. If anything, he looked slightly scared or intimidated. But then it morphed to a mixture of awe and lust as he stared directly into her eyes. She rolled her eyes. Fucking men.

She was not meaning to arouse Tyler with this outfit. But seeing his reaction brought a shock down her body. Normally clear and obvious attraction from the boys here would disgust her, but for some reason Tyler's felt different. Oh right! It's cause she loves him and they're together.

She bit her lip as she passed him at his locker. "You like my costume, baby?"

He flapped his mouth open and shut with no words. "I.....I......f-fuck."

She looked around and noticed some people were still staring at her. Shit! She quickly turned back to him. "How about we continue this conversation somewhere private? At lunchtime perhaps? In the dark room?" He didn't speak. Just mindlessly nodded repeatedly until she left.

Right now, she had another mission in mind other than teasing her boyfriend.

She was going to have a chat with Courtney.

Clay was most definitely on Tyler's tape today, judging by the speed in which he's listening, and was no doubt going to try confronting him. And as much as she loved him, she wasn't going to get in the way of that.

So she took this opportunity to continue recruiting. How hard could it be?

She approached her at a sign for suicide prevention. She was wearing a Katy Perry costume and smiling as she passed out pamphlets. "Hey, Courtney."

She looked surprised to see her. "Oh? Hey, Libby. I love your costume! Guess I'm not the only one who went with the pop star look today!" She was so cheery it was weird.

She smiled uncomfortably. "Sure. Hey, can we talk? Just us?" Referring to her friends.

She looked unsure. "What about?"