Notes:

Additional Cast:

Emily Bett Rickards as Emma Taylor 

Grey Damon as Ashton Sanders 

Nathan's POV

I haven't seen so many people at the ΚΕΓ house before. Our president Steve should be really proud of himself. Everyone is getting laid tonight. If someone doesn't, it's completely his own fault. It's fucking Halloween and everybody is wearing less than ever. I never combined Halloween with something scary even if this is supposed to be the theme of this holiday. Instead, all you can see around is boobs and asses. It's the girls' chance to be slutty and have no guilt about it. With a little walk around I've been invited to the hospital by the Alpha sisters so they can take proper care of me, Brenda and Jessica from the cheerleading team dressed as devils are looking forward to tame me for being a bad boy and Susan in a sexy nun costume promised to take me to church after grabbing my dick in the middle of the halfway. My outfit made that easy for her. I'm a fucking roman king in a toga with a well-deserved crown on my head.

On my right, I spot Robin with her girl squad, all dressed as superheroes. Well, there's Joseph's roommate Sophie along with them in casual clothes, so all except her. I wave at Robin from far away, it's impossible to reach her into the crowd. So where's the rest of the gang? I notice Joseph slow dancing on the dance floor with a chick with endless legs. I can't tell who she is because she has her back on me but this dude got lucky. They're both dressed into some weird costumes which I have no idea where they are inspired from. So, I guess everyone is here, good.

I move to the next room to get a drink. I run into a Clark Kent. This guy has a Superman t-shirt under his unbuttoned shirt. That's cool. I try to make my way through the damn crowd so I can have access to the table with the drinks. I hope there are some left, I've already seen a lot of drunks around. I nod at Bill, who is responsible for the drinks, to get me one. I scan over the room to check if there's anything worthy. What the fuck? Is that Vanessa? What the actual fuck! It's her in a fucking cupid costume! Oh man, I need to take a closer look at it. I push the people in front of me and get next to Bill.

"Here's your drink,man!" he says and handles me a cup.

"Keep it. I'm gonna get one myself." I tell him. This way I can stand over here pretending I have something to do and don't look like a stalker.

Vanessa is close by the window, holding her hands and looking at the ground. She wears a red strapless dress that goes till the middle of her thighs, attached with a red veil that covers the rest of her legs. And she's wearing black fucking high heels! Where did this girl come from? The white wings on her back confirm my suspicions. She must be out of this world. There's also a quiver with red heart-shaped arrows hanging on her shoulder. I'm sure she doesn't need them to make everyone in here lose their minds. Sure as hell not me. Her hair is curled, something I haven't seen before and now she's biting her rosy lips. Yeah, I've fucking lost my mind.

Cool off, Nathan. You need to get it together. She's standing by herself, if that's possible. Okay, I'm going over. Damn it, I wasn't fast enough. Fucking Clark Kent? He handles a cup to her and she thanks him smiling. What? They know each other? Or is he just hitting on her? She seems comfortable around him so I suppose she knows him. But from where? And how well? He leans whispering something in her ear and she laughs. She fucking laughs! Who is that guy anyway? With these crappy glasses? His costume sucks.

"Staring much?" a pink haired girl tells me lifting her eyebrows at me.

"What?" Doesn't she have something to do? Or somewhere to be? Or even pretend to like I do?

"I mean you", she points at me, "are staring at her", she points at Vanessa. I quickly put her hand down, making sure nobody saw that.

"I am not." Fuck, now I have to find a fucking excuse. "I'm staring at him."

"Oh, so you're gay." she figures.

"What? No, I-"

"Oh, you're in the closet. Don't you worry, I won't tell a soul." she zips her mouth. I can't say if she's messing with me or if she's just an idiot.

"No! I'm trying to think from where I know the guy", I lie. I don't know him but she might does. If so, she's a such a babbler she will give me a hint or two.

"Oh, that's Ashton and besides being ridiculously hot, he is actually the paper's editor", she informs me. She is as busy as I expected. Let's see what else she knows.

"Paper's editor, huh? He must be a senior then." I tell her waiting for more info.

"That should be the logical thing but he's a junior, which means he's practically a genius. He even won the first place at some kind of journalism contest. Good for her. She's the only one he gives his attention to all night." she says looking at Vanessa. They've been together all night long? With that fucking asshole? I spill my drink all over me holding it too tight.

"Fuck!" I say in frustration.

"Are you okay?"

"Do I look like I am okay?! I spilled my fucking drink!" I yell. She struggles holding herself not to laugh. If she fucking laughs, I'm so going to curse at her.

"I believe the kitchen is over there, you can dry it off." She tells me as normally as she can. Is she fucking showing me the way into the frat house? I fucking live here! I toss the cup on the floor and leave this damn room.

What the hell is going on with me? My blood is boiling. I'm howling mad and I don't know why. I feel like even breaking every single fucking plate in the kitchen wouldn't make my anger go away. Where's the fucking towel? What's Vanessa doing with that fucking genius now? Maybe I shouldn't have left that damn room. What if he touches her? What if he fucking touches her hand or shoulder? He was literally eating her with his eyes for God's sake! I'm going back taking her away from him. But I don't have the right to. This damn girl hasn't talked to me in the last two fucking weeks! I'm going over to kick his ass instead. Clark Kent is seriously looking for a black eye. What am I talking about? Why should I care? Why do I care? Fuck. She's just too blind to see he wants to take advantage of her. She's nothing like the girls in here. Maybe I was the blind one for so long.

Vanessa's POV

The music is so loud I can barely listen to Ashton talking. We went to take something to drink and I've lost the others. Well, he actually was kind enough to bring the drinks himself while I was waiting for him. It's too crowded in here. I wonder if it is like this every time they have a party which of what I've heard is almost every week.

"Are you having fun?" he asks, clinking my cup.

"Yes, even though these shoes are almost killing me," I admit.

"Well, I can assure you that it's worth it. You are the center of attention in here," he says leaning next to my ear. Now, I can hear him better.

"I doubt that," I say laughing.

"You shouldn't. You look stunning tonight. I mean you are beautiful in general but you are something else tonight."

"Thank you. It must be the costume, Alice insisted this was the one for me." I try to justify his compliment.

"It's not the costume, it's you", he says smiling. His eyes are sparkling and he stares into mine for a while. Could he actually mean that? I am the one who breaks our eye contact, taking a glimpse around the room.

"Well, I think we should get you a seat." he tells me. "We wouldn't want those evil shoes torture you anymore." How he does that? Always getting when I feel uncomfortable and always trying to make me feel better.

"Yeah, that would be ideal." I say with a smile. "I'd actually look for Emma, I haven't seen her in a while and I don't want her to be alone. Do you mind if I search for her?"

"Of course not. I'll meet you afterwards, I'll take you all home." he offers.

"That's so nice of you. Thank you, Ashton!"

"What can I say, the cupid's arrow has hit me straight to the heart", he says and touches my shoulder before leaving. His hand is cold as he was holding his drink and I shiver. Ashton leaves me speechless once more. He never hesitates to say what's on his mind and keeps talking so nicely to me. He was just making an association to my costume right? Yes, it was just a clever comment on my costume.

I try to make my way through the crowd. There is so many people. No sign of Emma around. Honestly, even if she was in the room I doubt that I could see her.

"Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I tell Cupid to shoot you with an arrow one more time? You can shoot yourself, right hon?" an intimidating tall guy tells me. His hair is blond and his eyes red from the amount of liquor he has consumed. A thing that is also noticeable in his breath.

"Um, excuse me", I say and try to go past him.

"Hey, where do you think you're going?" his hand is on my waist. I panic for just one second as another hand pushes it away.

"Get lost, Peter!" Nathan is behind me and looks at the guy like he is ready to attack him. Peter obeys right away.

"Are you out of your mind?!" The veins on Nathan's neck are popping. Wow, he is pretty mad right now and I have no idea where this anger comes from. Seriously, I have no time to figure out as he has no time to get on track with his college's responsibilities.

"Everything alright over here?" Emma shows up just at the right time. Nathan is looking at her with eyes wide open. Hasn't he seen a girl with pink hair before? He could be more discreet.

"Yeap, I was looking for you. They're waiting for us. Let's go, Em." I tell her as she examines Nathan from head to toe and he dashes away.

"You sure, little cupid?" Emma asks as we try to find the girls.

"If someone calls me cupid one more time." I say rolling my eyes.

"He digs you, you know."

"Who?"

"The roman king."

"The roman what?" I burst into laughter. Aah, Emma thinks she can read every person she meets in seconds.

"You know it, right?"

"Em, please. Nathan doesn't even dig himself!And he shouldn't! I can't find even one reason for which someone would."

"Wait! Nathan? That's Nathan? Your Nathan?" she is dumbstruck by the news.

"My Nathan? Oh, please, Em!" I spot Sophie at the corner of the room. "There they are!" I grab Emma by the hand and head towards our friends.

"Hi Cupid! And hello to you too Quinn." Robins greets us first.

"Hi girls, sorry we are late!" Sophie is standing next to Robin. They look so good together. I think Sophie found her missing piece in her.

"Hey, Sophie what's up?" Emma greets her.

" Hi Emma, I didn't know you were going as Harley Quinn! Ro didn't tell me." She looks at Robin, looking kinda sad.

"Well, you can't blame my Bat-girl! Wow, Ro I thought you couldn't look better in this costume than yesterday! How was that zip today? It took me almost 5 minutes to do it for you."

"Well it was a pain in the ass again today, but Soph did her magic with it. But thank you Emma you look as badass as ever! The only thing missing is a Batman to make a good girl out of you." Robin smirks winking at her.

"Who needs a Batman with a Bat-girl like this?" Emma turns back the wink. These two could go like this forever.

"Well I will do my best, I promise! Try to behave while you are here miss Quinn. We have a superman, a Storm and a black Canary. You are outnumbered, so be good."

"And a witch" Sophie interrupts Robin. She is actually in her casual clothes but with a witch hat on her head. She's such a sweetie, she didn't want to feel left out so she did an effort.

"Yes, and a modern day witch that has my back." Robin adds, putting her hand discretely on her back. Aaw, what did it take so long for them to be together? They are each other's perfect match. Sophie smiles and I smile too. I am so happy for her. For the both of them.

"Well, you know me, Harley Quinn. I'm a crazy bitch, you should make me behave." Emma states shrugging..

"I left my handcuffs at home, Quinn. But maybe one of these guys dressed as police officers can make you behave." She points at some guys across the room.

"I doubt they have the skills to do that. You on the other hand..." Emma is raising an eyebrow at Robin. Sophie on the other hand chokes on her drink. Oh, why haven't I noticed earlier? She must feel a little weird with this conversation. She doesn't know Emma that well to be able to recognize her playful mood.

"I have a wand with me, maybe I can poke you to death." Sophie says aggressively. "That counts as torture right? And I think that Nicky will be carrying a steak with her so I can use that." She crosses her arms and Robin laughs. I think it's about time to turn this conversation elsewhere.

"So, it's pretty crowded in here, don't you think?" I say. "Is it like this every time?"

"Pretty much, these horndogs are desperate for fresh blood as you can see. That's college life I guess. Do europeans party like that Emma?" Robin asks.

"You have no idea. Those guys have given to the party term a brand new meaning. I wouldn't be able to explain even I would keep talking for the entire night. You should see for yourself to have a proper opinion, so consider it an open invitation, Ro." Oh no, the change of subject didn't go as planned.

"Thanks Emma. I've heard that the British are party animals, with the pubs of theirs. Maybe Sophie and I can gather some money and arrange a mutual trip with you there. It's very close considering the rest of Europe." That's it, Robin. You just saved the day.

"That would be nice, right Sophie?" I tell her trying to show her there's nothing to worry about.

"I don't think it would be Sophie's thing. It's pretty tiring living on the road. No expensive hotels, no cozy beds, no decent bathrooms. You and her wouldn't make it even for a few days, Nessa." Emma remarks.

"Well, I'm a little difficult when it comes to hygiene issues", I admit.

"And I could manage if I was with Robin. I am not a delicate princess you know. But if you think that's not my thing, maybe Robin and I can vacate cozily in London without you."

"Ummm, yeah ok. We will see about that Sophie. It was just a suggestion. Thanks Emma for the invite. You are welcome to join us if we ever want to go on a road trip." Robin offers politely.

"You' re welcome and thank you. You could use some tips from the Road Queen. Anyway, has anyone seen Alice? I've lost her the moment we got here." Emma points out as she takes a glimpse around.

"That's true, I haven't seen her either. I hope she is okay." I say worried.

"Probably, she got lucky. Unlike us. But I guess the night is still young, you can't be sure of what is coming." Emma says.

"That's for sure. Everyone gets lucky at these parties, so I wouldn't worry much." Robin tries to reassure her.

"We shall see...Now, let's dance! I love this song! Come on, Nessa!" Emma forgets I'm wearing these painful shoes of hers and pulls me on the dance floor. I guess I have no choice but to dance.

Joseph's POV

The ΚΕΓ Frat House is on full Halloween mode, no extravagance. The classic Halloween pumpkins are everywhere and the walls are decorated with ghosts, skeletons and a bunch of creepy seasonal things. Fake spiders are hanging from the ceiling and ritual candles can be found in different places, even in the bathrooms.

The house is already full of people, but there are still more to come. Everyone is dressed up in every kind of costume. Some are really successful, while other are lame as fuck, but it doesn't matter since Halloween is an excuse to wear anything you want without shame.

I've been here for around 15 minutes. I came with Sophie, whom Robin as Batgirl stole the moment she saw her. Sophie didn't dress up, as it was expected, but I had a hidden hope that Robin would made her come around. As it seems even she can't do the impossible, but at least Sophie didn't come here kicking and screaming.

As for me, I choose to dress up like Ash Ketchum, the main protagonist of the Pokemon series. I find it really fun to dress up something dorky like this and I think that my inner child, looks for an excuse to be released. Well, not only the child... As I am wandering around, greeting people along the way, many females catch my attention for good. Nurses that make me wish to be close to death, so they can bring me back to life; police women, that make me want to get arrested and get handcuffed; angels and devils, who will tear me apart between heaven and hell(so why not take both?) and more other different sexy costumes. I think that's why Halloween is my favourite and screw the inner child.

Suddenly something catches my attention for good! I stop to take a good look at the divine sight. Don't tell me she is dressed what I think she is. She is dressed like Yuna, the protagonist of the Final Fantasy X video game. That's one of my favourite video games ever. The best part is, she didn't chose the conservative outfit from the first game, but the sexy one from the sequel, X2. I keep gawping at her, since my eyes can't let loose this amazing view. It's so dorky and sexy in the same time.

She's wearing the jean really hot shorts with the tall boots and generally the whole outfit is so fucking hot. Her legs are endless and her ass is like a piece of art coming out of these shorts. It's like this outfit is made for her. Let's see now if that breathtaking body comes with a pretty face.

I can't get a clear view, since her face is turned towards a group of people talking and the light isn't the brightest at the moment, due to creating a scary atmosphere. Not to mention, she is wearing a short brown haired wig to be a perfect Yuna. I have the feeling that I have seen that body somewhere, but I don't know from where. I don't easily forget hot curved bodies. I try to see again and then she turns her head to my direction and her eyes fall on me.

The girl in the Yuna's outfit is no other than Alice. I had to have foreseen, it was going to be her. Alice has this fit, breathtaking body and I feel so stupid I forgot that. My hands almost had a taste of that body on that comic/tragic day at her prof's office. Also that jumpsuit, she was wearing at Ro's birthday was pointing out her strong spots,made it fucking hard to keep my look away.. I almost choked by the sight of her cleavage. Not that I was complaining looking at her captivating eyes, but my pride didn't let me compliment her in front of Vanessa and Sophie.

Alice leaves the group she was talking to and comes towards me. Her walking is confident and full of sassiness.It's so fucking alluring! If only I could corner her and start kissing her right here, against the wall, while my hands would grab that perfect ass of hers. For fucks sake!This is Alice I am thinking about!I have to get rid of these dirty thoughts. Firstly if I do that, I will be found dead in an ally and second, I can't believe I think Alice of that way. It's not possible.

As she's walking, I see many guys check her out. Suddenly a spark of rage fires inside of me, making me want to punch them. Why do I want that? What's more natural for a guy to check out a hot woman and Alice is the hottest of them all tonight.

I am piercing her with my eyes, as she keeps coming and within seconds, she's in front of me, with a simper pinned on her face.

Alice's POV

"Gotta catch 'em all?" I ask the moment, I face Joseph, with a smirk. The comment makes him chuckle, as he understood the sarcasm.

"I am trying to do my best. So many to catch, too little time." His cocky smile makes its appearance. "Where are your dual pistols, Yuna?"he asks, piercing me with his eyes.

"Do you know what I am dressed up?" I ask surprised. "The majority kept asking me and even when I explained, they didn't know."

"Of course I know Yuna. I am a huge fan of Final Fantasy games and the X version was one of my favourites. The X2 sucked in some parts, but the chicks' outfits weren't one of these." He says to me in a collusive way and then he scans me from head to toe.

"See something you like?" I simper and I immediately realise I am using my flirting voice. What the hell am I doing? It has to be the booze.

His eyes sparkle instantly.

"Many things. I am not blind and you don't leave much to the imagination." His eyes keep scanning me, as he bites his lip.

I don't know the reason, but I like being under his gaze. I have to snap out of it quickly. He does it to every woman he meets and the truth is this costume is too inviting.

"Don't blame me, blame the game designer." I remark, trying to change the direction of the conversation into a more humorous, casual one.

"I don't want to blame him! I love the sight! This costume was made for you and you look very hot in it." He says in a seductive voice and I can't believe in my ears. If I was drinking, I would spit it all out or I would be choked.

I look at him, in hope to figure out anything from his expressions and I see a smile on his face.I decide to use the best defense I have, my humorous nature.

"You were warning me not to drink much in this same place, but I think you've hit a couple of shots." I chuckle.

Thankfully, his flirtatious mode is off and he's back in being casual.

"Maybe I've had some more shots, that are blurring my judgement."

At this moment the beat music changes and it gives its place to a slow song. Many people start shaping couples instantly, directing to the dancefloor.

"That's a great song!" I exclaim, having my eyes on the dancefloor.

"Do you wanna dance to it?"

"Yeah..." I answer, still looking at the people on the dancefloor.

"Ok then, let's go!" Joseph suggests and that's the second heart attack in the 2 minutes interval. I immediately turn my head to him and his eyes are locked on mine.

"What? With you?" I shout in surprisement.

"Do you see anyone else offering?"

"But me and you??? Overthere??? Dancing????" I high pitch moving nervously my hands. How does he do that? Always catching me out of guard?

He seems to be amused by my reaction way more than he uses to.

"Yes! What's the problem?" he asks really indifferent. "Don't tell me you're a lousy dancer!"

"I didn't say that! And, I am a great dancer!"

"Then prove it!" Bloody hell! He hit me on a weak spot. My competitiveness.

"Is that a challenge?" I strike back piercing him with my eyes.

"Take it as you wish. Can you manage to dance with me the whole song without dropping dead, by my charms?"

There it is! That obnoxious smile! I have missed you, little friend! That guy manipulates me like a puppet and the worst part is, that I crave dancing with him. So lame, Alice!

"Fine! I hope you can keep up!"I declare with a sharp voice, as he stretches his hand with a wide smile, crossing his face.

I groan, as I take it. He directs me to the dancefloor and he puts his hands behind my waist as I put mine behind his neck. He pulls me closer to him and our distance is almost zero. Then, we start slow dancing to the music rhythm.

My body reacts immediately to his touch. I feel a cozy warm in my bare waist, where his hands are, since my costume doesn't cover that spot.

My face is a few inches lower than his. He's very tall, and even though I wear high heeled boots, we are not in the same level. I look into his beautiful hazel blue eyes, that I had found myself gawping many times, but it's the perfect opportunity to get lost in them now, since there's nowhere else I can look at. The only thing that really annoys me is his costume red hat, because it covers his eyes a bit and his messy hair. I wish I could get rid of that.

My feelings are out of control right now. On the one side, I don't want to feel anything, and on the other, I feel a heat rising through my stomach. There is an electricity running through my body, and the more I look at him, the more the voltage is getting higher. The most charged spots are the ones that are coming to direct physical contact with my skin. Why does he have that effect on my body? It's the same like under the desk, at mr. Emerton's office. My body was on fire, by being that close to him. I don't want that. I don't like what he's doing to my senses, to my emotions.The music is still playing and we keep dancing to the tune of it, without losing the rhythm.

I look back at his eyes and I wonder how I make him feel. I have not a single clue and that irritates me. He's gazing into my eyes and I don't discreet the look of a womanizer winner, who got the girl dancing with him. His eyes are lit and sparkle like the crystal sea. Is that real or is it my imagination? I think it doesn't matter and I decide to enjoy the moment,without overthinking.

"Why Yuna?" a distant voice asks and suddenly I am back to reality. Joseph just asked me a question.

"It's one of my favourite video games and one of my favourite characters. I fell instantly in love with that outfit the moment I saw it."

"Always with the badass and the sexy outfit! Nothing less from you!"

"Exactly! What about you? Ash Ketchum is such a mediocre for your standards." I simper and he chuckles.

"First of all, respect to the childhood and second, I don't need to wear a majestic costume to look magnificent. I carry my own magnificence vibes." he answers cockily and I laugh really loud.

I have to admit I have to write down all these glorious quotes he says about himself. They are so surreal.

"Oh God! You're such a diva! You even surpass Mariah Carey's standards." I give him a sly look and he chortles. "Do you consider on having an insurance on your ass or something?"

"You don't play with those things!" He answers in a fake shocked voice and I can't hold my laughter.

Then, the slow song changes to one upbeat. We both stop dancing and Joseph takes his hands off my waist,while I am taking mine off his neck. My body seeks for his touch again desperately and I try to shake this feeling away.

"You were saying the truth! You're quite the dancer!" he says impressed and I simper.

"I told you!" I wink. "What do I win for not dropping dead, by your ridiculous charms?" I ask really casually, while in the meantime I feel like burning on the inside. All that because, I really hate he was right on that drop-dead part.

"How about another dance?"

"What happened Joseph? Did you drop dead by my charms?" I simper, locking my eyes on his, countering back his line.

"Not a chance!" he huffs, like that was a totes crazy idea. "You were good at a slow dance. What can you do at this speed?" he provokes me again and of course my competitive nature is on charge again. Why not do it? I am at a party and I love dancing, until my feet hurt.

"Bring it on!"

Then we start dancing, not giving attention to our surroundings! Joseph grabs me and spins me and it feels amazing. I have to say he's a really good dancer and that's something rare to find in a man.

I am free in that moment. My mind doesn't think and I love that. I only listen to the music and I follow the tune. It's so refreshing and amazing.

I feel like I am skydiving, but when I am about to touch the ground Joseph is there to catch me and make my whole body an overcharged wire. I have a wide smile pinned on my face and I laugh everytime he makes a comment. He has a big beam as well and sometimes, his movements are hilarious, like he doesn't care that we are among so many people; that makes me do hilarious movements as well. Things that make him laugh really hard too.

We danced like this for many songs that I've lost count. I don't care! It felt great. Many girls' were giving me deathly glares, but I didn't give a shit.

"That was awesome!" I admit in enthusiasm.

"Yeah, it was!"

We're both red, by the dancing and sweat! But our faces were sparkling by excitement. We had such a good time. I had a good time with Joseph and I can't believe it.

"It looks like a pink haired girl is calling for you." Joseph points behind me and I turn around to see Emma shouting my name. She is with Vanessa, Robin and all her crew and Sophie, who hasn't dressed up. Why did she came at a Halloween Party, if she's not dressed? Anyway, I had so much fun and she's not going to bring me down.

"Alice, you have to get your ass right here. This is a classic Spice Girls and we need to dance as a proper girl band." Emma shouts and many people look at her like she's an alien, but she doesn't give a damn.

"You have to complete their Spice group. They desperately need you." Joseph indicates, smiling once again.

"I am a great Mel C!"

"I have no doubt of that. You have been a great dance partner. I will prefer you on my next tour." He remarks giving me another wide smile and then he turns his back to leave, but suddenly he hesitates and turns back.

"One last thing!"he says and I can't hold it, but look directly into his beautiful eyes. "No, I didn't say anything about the whole us hiding while your prof had sex next to us incident to anyone. It's our dirty little secret." He winks and then leaves.

I am gawping for a second, trying to bring me back to reality. I can't believe what just happened. Joseph remembered that he hadn't answered me back on Robin's birthday. Not to mention, he didn't say a word to anyone. I am astonished and my legs don't move.

Suddenly, Emma calls my name again, waking me up and I run towards the girls to perform a hilarious Spice Girls reunion.

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