The Boy in My Basement

Chapter 5

"Remember Toby, any candy that's already open isn't safe to eat." I sat on the floor in the living room with Toby, Savannah and my Mom. Savannah and my Mom were watching a movie as Toby and I sorted through his candy. Toby rambled excitedly about all the candy he was going to eat, although I didn't hear a word he said. My mind was fixated on Dylan and his party.

"Brittany and Marie aren't coming by?" My mom asked.

"Oh, I guess not." As always, my mom could sense something was wrong. Her eyes narrowed in suspicion and concern.

"Is something.."

"Nothing's wrong." I replied curtly.

"Is this one okay to eat?" Toby suddenly asked. I went back to helping Toby sort his candy and my mom to her movie. It was starting to get late and I could tell Toby was getting sleepy.

"Alright sweetie time for bed." Savannah said. Toby tried to interject but got cut off by a yawn. Savannah picked him up, thanked me for the help, and carried him off to bed.

"I'm heading upstairs. Don't stay up too late." I only nodded g packed all the candy into a bag. Once I was finished I made my way to my room and flopped down on my bed. Just as I was starting to feel relaxed, my cellphone started to go off.

"Hello?" I groaned.

"I vant to suck your blood."

"Brittany that is the crappiest Dracula impression I've ever heard."

Marie laughed, "I told you it sucked."

"Whatever, you two need to get in the spirit of Halloween." Brittany said defensively.

"Yeah I'm not feeling it right now." I mumbled.

Brittany sighed, "What's wrong now?"

"I don't even know, I guess I feel crappy because Dylan went to a party"

"What party?" Marie asked.

"It must be Kiana's party, she's the only one that has a Halloween party every year." Brittany said.

"Yup that's where he went. Kiana must be trying to sink her claws into him."

"Well if you're so bummed about it why don't we go to the party?" Marie asked softly.

I sat up in bed, "What? You mean like crash the party?"

Brittany suddenly gasped, "Marie that's an awesome idea!"

"No, absolutely not."

"Why not?" They both groaned.

"Are you forgetting whose party it is? Kiana would kill me if I showed up."

"It's a costume party, we can go in costume and no one will even know it's us." Brittany said excitedly.

"What are we even going to do?"

This time Marie spoke up, "It's simple, we go there and make sure Kiana doesn't try to make her moves on Dylan."

I fell silent while I thought about it, if Kiana were to see me at her party I'd be dead. If I don't go who knows what will happen between Dylan and Kiana, the very thought of it gave me a strange sick feeling.

"Alright, let's go" I sighed.

"Great, I'll pick both of you up in 20 minutes. I know how to get there." Brittany cheered.