Chapter 17: A Stupid Mistake

“What do you mean you have nothing sexy?” Hannah asked me, pushing my clothes aside in my closet and digging for something she would never find.

“I don’t have a costume that you will approve of. All of my stuff is older and… innocent for lack of a better term,” I said, shrugging. I would not spend any money on something I would wear once a year and feel guilty about wasting money on.

“I mean, one costume can’t hurt,” Hannah pushed.

She didn’t mean to, but she forgot not everyone had money or a job.

“I just can’t afford it this year. I’ll wear what I wore the other day. All black and cat ears. It’s simple,” I said, plopping on my bed.

“This Halloween party is so much more than a typical party. It’s the one time a year girls can show off what they have without being called a slut. Don’t you want Chase to get a sneak peek?” She raised her eyebrow while simultaneously catching my interest.

“Still not worth the money, but nice try,” I said, and she moaned.