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𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦
━━ ⌠ 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒆𝒓 ⌡

CHAPTER ONE ₊˚.༄⋆❀⋆
⟡₊˚ ───（ 𝟬𝟬𝟭. 𝙷𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆𝙴𝙴𝙽 ）
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╰ ✦ 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗬 𝗚𝗜𝗥𝗟╭ 🂱 ✦
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❛ 𝘪 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘢𝘨𝘦. ❜

▎ 𝙷𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙾𝚆𝙴𝙴𝙽 𝙸𝙽 𝙲𝙾𝙻𝙾𝚁𝙰𝙳𝙾 had the mountains draped in hues of gold and crimson, and adalie presley was floating on the ephemeral magic of the season. she had a loving boyfriend in conrad fisher, a friendship that sparkled like autumn leaves with veronica avery, and leah jacobs by her side. the night held promises of laughter, camaraderie, and perhaps a touch of enchantment.

adalie, adorned in a costume that hinted at her playful side, transformed into a sexy ups driver for the night. the uniform cling to her curves, and a small package adorned with a bow added a mischievous touch. with a grin, she looked in the mirror and adjusted her hat, reveling in the anticipation of the halloween festivities.

leah, dressed as the joker, joined adalie, and together, they stepped into the night, heading for veronica's halloween party. as they entered the vibrant scene, laughter and the clinking of glasses filled the air. the room was adorned with spider webs, flickering candles, and the occasional eerie sound effect.

amidst the sea of costumes, adalie's eyes landed on a familiar figure— cole walter, a vision with vivid green eyes and long blond hair. his presence sent a shiver down her spine, and her heart quickened its pace. he was accompanied by his friend, dylan.

cole's eyes, like a piercing gaze from a mystical realm, met adalie's. the unspoken connection between them crackled in the air, and for a moment, time seemed to stand still. adalie's ups driver disguise didn't conceal the blush that crept onto her cheeks as cole's gaze lingered.

veronica avery, the hostess of the night, dressed as audrey hepburn, approached with a grin. "adalie! leah! it's about time you two get here!" veronica hugged them tightly and then gestures towards the crowd. "let's have some fun!"

the pulsing beat of the music guided adalie, leah, and veronica through the lively crowd to the heart of the party— the kitchen, where veronica had set up a makeshift bar.

the journey to the kitchen, however, would require passing through the crowded living room. adalie, dressed in her alluring ups driver costume, felt the eyes of the party on her as she navigated through the sea of costumes. and then, she was inches away from him— cole walter, a magnetic force that drew her attention.

dylan, standing beside cole, couldn't resist the opportunity to stir the pot. with a teasing smirk, he called out, "looking good, addy." adalie sighed inwardly, fully aware of dylan's knack for provocation. his words were laced with a playful mischief, a deliberate attempt to evoke a reaction.

cole's gaze, intense and unwavering, locked onto adalie. the unspoken tension between them crackled in the air, and dylan's comment hung like a lingering echo. if looks could kill, cole's glare would have been lethal, a silent warning to dylan to tread carefully.

"thanks." adalie replied, her voice steady despite the undercurrents of emotions. she couldn't help but notice the palpable discomfort in cole's expression, a stark contrast to the playful facade dylan wore. the unspoken complexities of their shared history were woven into this brief exchange, leaving adalie to navigate the night with shots in hand and the ghosts of unresolved emotions swirling around her.

the air was thick with the scent of autumn leaves and anticipation. veronica, ever the gracious hostess, flashed a mischievous smile as she reached for the shot glasses.

"girls, it's halloween! time to get this party started!" veronica exclaimed, pouring vibrant tequila into the small glasses. the room buzzed with excitement as partygoers reveled in the festivities.

as veronica handed adalie and leah their shots, the three friends clinked glasses, their laughter merging with the rhythm of the music. with the warmth of the shots coursing through her veins, adalie felt the adrenaline of the night amplify. she exchanged playful smiles with leah, embracing the carefree spirit of halloween.

the karaoke machine illuminated the room with its colorful display, and adalie, fueled by the shots and the energy of the night, found herself pulled into the infectious excitement of leah and veronica. with a playful grin, they led her to the makeshift stage, a space cleared in the living room where the karaoke magic was about to unfold.

veronica, seizing the opportunity to showcase adalie's hidden talent, handed her the microphone. "come on, addy! we all know you've got the voice of an angel. it's time for the world to hear it!

adalie chuckled nervously, the warmth of the shots still lingering. yet, with the encouragement of her friends and the pulsating beat of the music, she couldn't resist the pull of the microphone any longer. as the familiar intro to "california gurls" echoed through the room, adalie took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and surrendered herself to the music.

"the boys break their necks, tryna creep a little sneak peek." she sang, her voice resonating through the room with a sweet, melodic quality that captured the attention of everyone present. the crowd, previously engaged in scattered conversations, turned their focus towards the stage.

unbeknownst to adalie, cole walter had returned to the living room, his eyes fixated on her. leaning against the wall, a subtle grin curved his lips. he recognized the telltale signs of adalie's liquid courage, a rare glimpse into the vulnerability she kept guarded.

as adalie continued to sing, her body swayed to the rhythm in a way that held a magnetic allure, the crowd erupted into cheers and applause. the inflections energy of the moment spread like wildfire, and soon, the entire room was hailing adalie's impromptu performance.

the cheers and whistles only fueled adalie's confidence, and she embraced the spotlight with a newfound joy. the lyrics became her playground, and with each note, she seemed to cast a spell over the captivated audience.

for cole, watching adalie in her element was a bittersweet delight. he reveled in the beauty of her voice, a melody that resonated deep within his heart. yet, a pang of longing accompanied the realization that this captivating moment was shared with the world, not just him.

as the song reached its climax, adalie, now fully immersed in the music, soaked in the applause and the cheers of the crowd. little did she know that her performance had not only entertained the room but also woven another layer into the complex tapestry of emotions that lingered between her and cole walter on this enchanting halloween night.

the applause and cheers still echoing in her ears, adalie basked in the warm embrace of leah and veronica. their hugs were filled with pride and admiration, a celebration of the music they had created together. the bond between the three friends felt stronger than ever, sealed by the magic of adalie's impromptu performance.

as leah and veronica prepared to take the stage for their rendition of black widow, adalie, still riding the wave of the moment, felt the need for another drink. with a playful grin, she stumbled off the stage, her steps a little less steady than before. unbeknownst to her, cole walter, drawn by the gravitational pull of her energy, decided to follow her into the kitchen.

in the dimly lit kitchen, adalie fumbled with a beer, her focus more on the task at hand than the world around her. the refrigerator door swung shut with a soft thud, and as she popped open the beer, she heard a voice behind her.

"quite the performance there, addy." cole teased, his presence catching her by surprise. he leaned carefully against the counter, a playful glint in his vivid green eyes.

adalie, still reveling in the afterglow of her karaoke triumph, turned to face him with a wide smile. "oh, hey! thanks, cole! liquid courage does wonders, doesn't it?"

cole chuckled, the teasing tone in his voice unmissable. "liquid courage, huh? maybe i should try that next time i have to give a speech."

adalie laughed, the warmth of alcohol making the banter with cole feel even more enjoyable. "you should! it's the secret ingredient to success, apparently."

their playful exchange lingered in the air, a familiar dance between two souls who shared a history too intricate to unravel in a single night. the halloween party, now a backdrop to their conversation, held a promise of unspoken sentiments waiting to be unveiled.

as leah and veronica's voice resonated through the living room with black widow, adalie and cole found themselves immersed in a moment that felt suspended in time.

adalie cleared her though. "you know, if i have had a choice to choose which song i could have sung, it would've been how far i'll go from moana. parker loves that song. when she comes over, we always watch moana."

as adalie revealed her hypothetical song choice, the mentioned of how far i'll go from moana, a smile played on her lips. the warmth in her eyes spoke volumes about the genuine connection she shared with parker, cole's little sister. however, as she continued, a hint of panic crept into her expression.

"oh my god, don't tell her i told you that! ugh, she's gonna kill me. the boys are gonna make fun—"

cole, catching the urgency in adalie's plea, raised an eyebrow and quickly interrupted her. "i won't say anything, i promise." he added a reassuring smile, a rare display of understanding and consideration that he reserved for the selected few who held a special place in his heart.

adalie let out a sigh of relief, appreciating cole's unexpected willingness to keep her secret. "thanks, cole. you know how those boys are, always ready to tease."

cole chuckled, a genuine warmth in his eyes as he looked at adalie. "yeah, i know. but i got your back."

this brief exchange revealed a different side of cole— a side that was caring and protective, especially when it came to adalie and parker. despite his reputation for being unreliable and self-centered, there were certain people who unlocked the softer facets of his character, and adalie and parker held the keys.

the mention of parker, seemed to act as a bridge between their shared past and the present. adalie's connection with parker had always been a point of appreciation for cole. it was a bond that transcended the complexities of their individual personalities, showcasing a gentleness and caring nature that cole reserved for those he truly cherished.

a gasp of realization left adalie's lips. "i think i lost my package." she says, referring to the box that came with her costume.

"well, that's a halloween tragedy." cole replied, a smirk playing on his lips. "i guess we'll have to organize a search party for the lost package."

adalie's eyes sparkled with mischief as she joined in the playful banter. "i'll need someone with a keen eye to help me find it. any volunteers?"

cole, not missing a beat, raised an eyebrow in mock consideration. "well, you know, my vision is pretty sharp. i might just be the man for the job."

adalie feigned surprise, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "oh, really? you'd do that for me, cole?"

he flashed her a mischievous grin. "of course, addy. it's a noble cause— rescuing lost packages on halloween night. i'm here for the greater good."

the sixteen year old chuckled before she brought the tip of her beer bottle to her lips— ready to drown the liquor. that is until cole spoke up. "i think you've had enough, pretty girl."

adalie's movements slowed as cole's words hung in their air, a gentle interruption to the playful banter that had filled the kitchen. the nickname, pretty girl, whispered across the space, carrying with it a weight of memories from a time when their connection held a different context.

she turned to face him, her eyes meeting his piercing gaze. the playful glint in his eyes seemed to soften, revealing a depth of understanding that only they shared. the halloween party, with its music and laughter, had momentarily transported them back to a chapter they both thought was closed.

adalie, caught in the web of emotions stirred by his words, offered a small, appreciative smile. "you used to call me that." she remarked, a tinge of nostalgia coloring her voice.

the seventeen year old nodded, his expression a mix of fondness and a silent acknowledgement of the shared history between them. "yeah, i did. it's kind of hard to forget habits, i guess."

the kitchen, once filled with the lighthearted banter of lost packages and liquid courage, now held a quieter energy. the unspoken tension lingered, underscored by the subtle shift in the conversation.

adalie took a deep breath, the weight of their history settling around them. "maybe you're right." she conceded, acknowledging both the impact of the alcohol and the uncharted territory their interactions were navigating.

cole's internal struggle mirrored the complexity of the emotions swirling within him. the nickname "pretty girl" wasn't just a habit; it was a testament to the indelible mark adalie had left on his heart. the desire to bridge the gap between them, to kiss her and let the weight of unspoken words dissipate, weighted heavily on him.

adalie, sensing the depth of the moment, met cole's gaze with a mixture of understanding and vulnerability. the dance between them was a delicate one, a choreography of past and present, love and longing.

as the music from the living room continued to serenade the halloween party, cole took a step closer, the magnetic pull between them impossible to ignore. he wanted to bridge the gap, to erase the distance that time and circumstance had carved. but the weight of unspoken truths held him captive.

before anything could happen, adalie's phone went off. as she pulled her phone from her back pocket, the soft glow of her phone illuminated the dimly lit kitchen, casting a fleeting shadow over the unspoken tension between her and cole. the familiar sound of her ringtone broke the silence, the display revealed conrad's contact name alongside a picture that captured a moment frozen in time— adalie and conrad sharing a kiss from the previous christmas.

the atmosphere shifted, a subtle chill settling in the air as cole's eyes caught the glimpse of the image. his gaze lingered on the screen for a moment, a flicker of emotions playing across his features before he masked them with a neutral expression.

"i should— i should answer this." adalie's voice carried a hint of hesitation as she glanced at her phone, recognizing the importance of the call. in that moment, the unspoken tension in the kitchen seemed to heighten, the air thick with the weight of unexpressed emotions.

"yeah, go ahead." cole replied, his words coming out softer than he intended. he managed a small, reassuring smile, masking the whirlwind of conflicting emotions within him. deep down, he wanted to tell her not to answer, to keep the current moment intact, but he restrained himself. adalie deserved happiness, and if conrad played a role in that happiness, he couldn't stand in the way.

as adalie prepared to step away to answer the call, cole's hand gently closed around hers, preventing her from moving any further. for a fleeting moment, a spark of hope ignited in adalie's eyes, wondering if maybe he'd confess what he felt or ask her not to answer.

however, the words that escaped cole's lips were unexpected. "i'm gonna head out. i'll see you around, pretty girl." his gaze held a mixture of emotions — regret, acceptance, and a tinge of longing.

adalie's heart skipped a beat, the weight of the unspoken lingering in the air. she nodded, her voice catching a slightly as she replied, "yeah, see you around, cole."

as he released her hand, cole offered a small, bittersweet smile before turning to leave. the halloween night, once filled with playful banter and the echoes of shared history, seemed to stretch into uncharted territories. adalie stood in the kitchen, her phone still in hand, a mixture of emotions swirling within her.

-ˋˏ -ETERNALLYSATURN SPEAKS ! ˎˊ-
⋆⛰️·˚ i was listening to snow on the beach,
when cole called adalie "pretty girl." i'm— 🥺.
p.s. there will be more nicknames that come along!

⛰️ —— i genuinely don't know if i want to follow
the storyline of the show/book or even add jackie.
but with this first chapter, conrad and adalie still
haven't broken up, but no worries, we'll get there!

⛰️ —— this story will contain flashbacks of
adalie and cole's prior relationship. along with
how conrad mix's into this.

⛰️ —— also, the show confuses me. does anyone
know if cole is a senior or junior? i'm thinking senior,
but i could be wrong.

important note 🪴 ——
𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙝 𝙟𝙖𝙘𝙤𝙗𝙨 is portrayed by dove cameron!

𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 is portrayed by sofia carson!