We fell in love in October

Chapter 5: A Spooky Movie Night

The days grew shorter, and Halloween approached, casting a playful spirit over the town of Northampton. The crisp autumn air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves and the promise of pumpkin-spiced everything. It was the perfect time for festivities, and May couldn't resist the opportunity to celebrate the season with a special event.

One evening, May excitedly approached August as they were leaving their last class of the day. "August, I'm hosting a Halloween movie night in my dorm room this weekend! I'd love for you to come. It's going to be a fun night of spooky films and cute Halloween snacks."

August's eyes lit up with enthusiasm. "That sounds amazing, May! I'd love to join you."

As the weekend arrived, August made her way to May's dorm room, a small bag of Halloween-themed snacks in hand. The door swung open to reveal a room adorned with flickering LED candles, fake spider webs, and an array of pumpkins, both real and plastic.

May greeted her with a bright smile, her own costume a playful nod to a classic witch. "Welcome to our Halloween movie night, August!"

August couldn't help but grin at the festive ambiance. "This looks fantastic, May. You really went all out."

May chuckled, offering her a plate of miniature pumpkin-shaped sandwiches and a glass of apple cider. "Well, it's my favorite holiday, so I couldn't resist. And I wanted to make it special for you."

The room soon filled with May's friends, Jenna, Leo, and Mia, all dressed in various costumes, from spooky skeletons to friendly ghosts. The group settled in with cozy blankets and pillows, their eyes fixed on the TV screen as the first Halloween movie began.

As the movies played, the atmosphere in the room shifted from giggles to gasps. They watched a mix of classics and contemporary horror films, sharing both frights and laughter. Halloween-themed snacks were passed around, and August couldn't resist the temptation of May's homemade pumpkin-shaped cookies.

Between movies, they chatted and shared spooky stories of their own, their voices echoing with the excitement of the holiday. August felt a sense of belonging among May's friends, who welcomed her with open arms.

As the night wore on, and the clock ticked closer to midnight, May turned to August with a mischievous glint in her eye. "You know what's a Halloween tradition, right?"

August raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued. "What is it?"

May handed her a small paper bag filled with candy corn. "A midnight candy corn toss! We each take a piece and see who can toss it the farthest into that pumpkin-shaped bowl."

August chuckled, accepting the challenge. "Alright, let's do it."

They took turns tossing the candy corn, laughter filling the room as some pieces missed their target entirely. When it was August's turn, she closed one eye, aimed carefully, and sent her candy corn flying. It landed perfectly in the pumpkin-shaped bowl, earning her a round of applause and cheers from the group.

As the night continued, the hours seemed to slip away, but the energy in the room remained high. They watched one last Halloween movie, a heartwarming tale of friendship and magic that left them with smiles on their faces.

As the credits rolled, May turned to August, her expression filled with contentment. "Thank you for coming, August. I'm so glad you're here."

August smiled warmly at her friend. "Thank you for inviting me, May. This has been an incredible night."

The Halloween movie night had brought them even closer, a night filled with laughter, friendship, and the joy of celebrating the season together. In the cozy confines of May's dorm room, surrounded by friends and the magic of Halloween, August and May had created yet another cherished memory in their growing friendship.