Pretty Boy: The Lost Chapters

The Pretty Boy Halloween Special

Children's laughter echoed along the bustling streets and sidewalks of residential strips. Hyperactive footfalls skipped their way along narrow pathways to reach tall, vibrant houses. Spooky decorations hung from banisters, winded around porch columns, lit up windows, and made dazzling shows on the sides of walls from hidden projectors. Gloved, clawed, and painted hands reached into candy-filled buckets with glee. Kids frolicked in their costumes, ranging from well-known celebrities, fictional storybook characters, monsters from folklore, etc.

A full moon partially blanketed by wispy clouds watched the scene of merriment from its perch high in the sky. Its light shone down on tall, jagged trees whose fallen leaves skidded across the ground with each push of chilly wind.

Far away, in the middle of a small clearing surrounded by forest life, a single house stood with several cars parked in front of it. Orange and purple lights crawled up the wooden beams supporting the porch's roof. Jack-o-lanterns of various sizes stood on either side of each individual stair. A welcome mat with an orange base was livened by the image of a black cat with piercing yellow eyes. 

An open front door brought in the sweet, nostalgic scent of decaying leaves.

The Uley house was as packed and lively as ever. 

Even though there were only five occupants, boisterous laughter, clinking dishes, and loud music made it seem like a huge party was going on.

The dining table had a plate of homemade pumpkin cheesecake bars sitting in the middle. Glasses containing cream liquor of differing varieties were kept near a trio of place settings. A friendly conversation pertaining to everyone's specific costumes was traded over a quick snack, while a certain duo were still getting ready together in the bathroom.

Sam was dressed up in a ripped, raggedy suit covered in fake blood. His face and hands had been splashed in random areas. A small helping of dark powder under his eyes gave the illusion that they were severely sunken in. An impressive job was done in terms of the realistic special effects makeup on his head—which showed an exposed brain having broken through "his" shattered skull.

Jared was keeping it classy with his attire, only consisting of jeans, dirty carpenter boots, a zipped up brown leather jacket, and a bloody hockey mask. He also had a fake machete clasped to one of the belt loops on his pants. A simple flick would make it easy to grab the weapon in preparation for a funny, panic-inducing chase.

Paul's outfit of choice was one he'd never considered committing to for Halloween before. His hair was styled in a way for his sideswept bangs to frame his face. A double sided button-up in raven black was accessorized by small chains and a deep burgundy from each button. The jet black base of his waistcoat was also vivified by a series of burgundy textured patterns. A pair of darker, maroon-colored pants and black Oxfords with red soles completed his suave, Gothic/Victorian appearance.

His look would remain incomplete, however, until he was joined by his partner.

"Are you two almost ready? We have to head out soon if we're going to meet Brad on time."

"Yeah- just finishing up my eyeliner, Tiger!"

Paul chuckled, bringing his beverage up to his lips for an indulgent sip. 

He hadn't seen Marshall's costume yet.

They'd decided to bring their outfits with them when they came over a few hours prior. After completing their Jack-o-lanterns, everyone started getting ready with the couples doing so out of sight from each other. 

So even though chosen costumes were a joint endeavor and they knew what the outfits looked like to an extent, neither person had seen the other wearing theirs yet.