Sanders School of Magic (Analogical)

9: This is...

*Logan POV*

It's the end of October. I haven't had to be home in twenty-four days. I haven't caused an accident in twenty-four days. I've actually managed to get my ability under control, and now none of my previous accidents happen.  

"Hey, Logan!" Janus says, "A bunch of us are going into town to get Halloween costumes, wanna come?"

"Why do you need costumes?" I ask.

"Oh, Remy's throwing a costume party in the cafeteria while Mr. Sanders and a bunch of other teachers are out. He does it every year," Janus says.

"Who is going to be there?" I ask.

"A lot of people. Pretty much everyone who's not a Freshman or Junior. A lot of them skip out on it. We always get a bunch of volunteers in the kitchen and a bunch of people for decorations and clean up," Janus says.

"Will Patton and Roman be there?" I ask.

"Probably. I mean, they never miss a chance to spread rumors about us so I assume they'll be there," Janus shrugs.

"Well, I suppose going wouldn't impact me negatively," I say.

"So are you coming costume shopping? Usually, a few of the rich kids cover the costs," he says.

I nod.

"I'll go," I say.

"Great! Get your good shoes, we're leaving in ten minutes," he says, walking away.

I go back up to my dorm, where Roman is asleep and Patton is asking about the pet policy.

"Wouldn't it be amazing if we had a cat! I could take care of it!" Patton says.

"Look babe you're allergic-"

"I accept death for the kitty,"

"And so are a lot of others. Maybe a fish or a bird would be better," Remy says.

"But cat!" Patton pleads.

"I don't even know if we're allowed to have pets," Remy says.

Patton frowns.

"Fine!" he says.

He turns away from Remy and spots me.

"Oh, hey kiddo! There's going to be a big Halloween party tonight, wanna come?" he asks.

"I am aware. And yes, I am going," I say.

He smiles.

"Great! What's your costume going to be?" he asks.

"I'm not sure. I am fairly good with makeup, so I think I'll center my costume around that," I say.

Again, I've had a lot of time to myself over the years.

"Cool! Maybe you could be a zombie!" Patton suggests.

"Perhaps," I say.

I might go as that, but I was thinking something more simplistic. It will depend on how extravagant everyone else's costumes are, as I do not want to stand out as being too over-the-top or too basic.

"Oh, babes, I gotta go. I'll be back in like two hours," Remy says, getting up.

"Ok, have fun!" Patton says.

Remy glances over to me.

"I will," he says.

He nods slightly and I get up as well.

We leave the dorm and walk down to the school entrance.

"We're going into town, right?" I ask.

"Yep. And I'm only taking you guys there because I get Starbucks," Remy says.