Chapter 14

Halloween , I never understood the big hype about it. My family and I never celebrated it since we were always traveling and we were never in one place long enough for me to make friends , and for my parents to make friendships with the neighbours .

"How do you not like candy corn? It's the best Halloween candy ever." Asher exclaimed as he opened yet another bag of candy corn. Ever since Alec and Asher studied with us , all of us have became kind of friends and we sit together at lunch. Even Caden sits with us but he and Ari avoid each other.

"It tastes weird ,reeses cps are way better."I say , Asher shook his head and was about to say something but Ari cut him off. "Both are good none is better than the other . Right now let's eat our lunch ." Asher grumbled but quieted down.

I took another bite out of my sandwich when Adam asked us a question , "Guys there is a party tonight , are you going to go?", Alec nodded his head "Yeah , we are . What about you guys?" he asked. I shrugged my shoulders, "I don't know , probably not." , Ari scoffed and shook her head" No honey you are not going to miss your first party in our town. You are going ." I raised my eyebrows "Okay miss bossy ." I said. Ari looked offended and slapped my shoulder but I just chuckled . "Oh and Adam you are coming too." Ari said and pointed at Adam, "Yes ma'am." Adam said.

I noticed Alec was deep in his thoughts so I left him alone. I went to take another bite of my sandwich but he started talking. "Claire would like to come with me to the party?" he asked me with a hopeful look. Adam and Asher looked shocked while Ari and Caden had a smirk on their faces .

I felt my face heat up ," Ummm, sure Alec." I said. Alec looked happy and said " Perfect , I'll pick you up at 8, is that okay?" . I nodded my head. I was so embarrassed but I was luckily saved by the bell.

"Claire come with me , I need to go something from locker." Ari said innocently and before I could give her answer she pulled me from my seat and led the way to her locker.

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"Alec just asked you out on a date ." Ari giggled as she took her books out of the locker. "It isn't a date Ari ." I said , "Yeah right whatever makes you feel better ." Ari said and gave me a pointed look.

I sighed and asked "Ari can you come over tonight , so we can get ready?" , "yeah I would take any excuse to see little baby Felix." she said with a smile . "Yeah Felix missed you ." I said . Ever since the day we saved Felix Ari has fell in love with him and he loves her just as much . It actually turns out that he is a really friendly and sweet cat.

"Meet me at my car after school?" Ari asked , " Okay ." I said. I hugged her then we left to our respective classes.

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I was standing next to Ari's car waiting for her to show up when Alec showed up. "hey , you waiting for Ari?" " he asked , I nodded my head" yeah I am." "Okay , just to make sure today at 8 right?" he asked. "Yeah " I said . "Okay cool, I have to go, see you tonight ." Alec said then walked off.

After Alec left Ari showed up,"What was that about?" she asked with her eyebrows raised. "He was just confirming which time he is coming ." I said . She nodded her but didn't look convinced ."Come on let's go ." I said and sat in the passengers seat . Ari sat in her seat and started driving.

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"Auntie I'm here and I have someone with me ." I said as Ari and I entered the house. "In here!" I hear her say from the kitchen . As we made our way to kitchen I saw Felix coming down the stairs , "Hello Felix." I said in a baby voice and picked him up. He meowed and pushed himself closer to me ."He really is adorable ." Ari said in aw . I smiled at her and entered the kitchen with her behind me.

Aunt Viv seemed to be tasting something but once she saw us she closed the lid and wiped her hands on a towel. "Hey Ari how are you doing ?" Aunt Vivi said, "I'm good , how are you?" Ari asked. "I'm good, do you guys have a project you need to work on?" Auntie asked, "No actually there is a party tonight so I invited Ari to come and get ready, is that okay? I was gonna ask you but I forgot." I said,"No it's okay sweetheart you are nearly eighteen you can do whatever you want but next time let me know okay?" Auntie said, I nodded .

"Ari dear, I made chicken Alfredo and you're eating with us so both of you wash up and come eat." Aunt Vivi ordered us. Ari tried to object but I put down Felix and pulled her to my room to wash up .

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"Girls you look beautiful!" Aunt Vivi exclaimed as we came down the stairs. It's nearly e8 and right now Ari and I are waiting for my ride. Ari is going in her car even though I tried to tell her she can come with Alec and I but after she glared at me I stopped .

"Thank you auntie." I said at the same time Ari said " Thank you." " Alec will be blown away. " Ari said teasingly and Auntie laughed .

While we were eating Ari told auntie that Alec invited me on a date . Auntie was delighted and she said"I knew that that boy was gonna ask you out the first time you guys met ." I was so embarrassed .

We heard a knock on the door so I went to open it but Auntie opened it first . "Hello Alec ." I heard say. "Hello ma'am how are you?" Alec asked. "I'm good , come on in Claire is waiting." Auntie said .

Alec came to where Ari and I were standing and he looked at me and said"You look beautiful Claire." , "Thank you." I said.

"Okay kids you should go so you aren't late . Be careful and don't come too late ." Auntie said then ushered us out of the door .

Alec, Ari and I all went outside ."I'll meet you guys there." Ari said then left to her car . Alec and I stood there for a bit then he said"Shall we ?" "We shall." I said with smile and he escorted me to his car .

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We reached the place where the party is held and I saw Asher's, Adam's and Ari's cars parked so I figured they were already inside . Alec parked his car and got out and I did the same.

A we entered the house we saw a bunch of teens dancing and loud music blaring through the house . "Oh boy." I said and looked at Alec. He smiled at me then held my hand and led me inside .