As I look around the room, I groan a little. There is paint everywhere. And I mean, everywhere. It's on the floor, on the tables, in my hair, and yet I still smile at the little easels around the space. 

A few weeks ago I had decided to get a job. I was spending a lot of time alone after classes because Morgan had a job, and Kaitlyn had volleyball practice. Besides, I could use the money. I got really lucky when I found the art museum. They needed someone to teach the kids art classes. I had never worked with kids before, so I was nervous, but so far I'm loving it. It was only a couple days a week, but it was enough to keep me busy and bring in a decent paycheck.

It takes me about an hour to finish cleaning, and I groan at the clock. It's nine o'clock, and I told the girls I would meet them right after work to get ready. Tonight it Halloween, so they decided we had to go to the boys' Halloween party. Morgan has been working on our costumes for weeks. I didn't really want to go out tonight, but she just got so excited about the idea of making our costumes, I couldn't say no. 

Besides, it has been a while since we let loose. All of us were a mess last week during midterms. I'm pretty sure Kaitlyn only left her room to get food. 

Melody peaks her head through the door. "You about done? I was going to lock up but if you're almost done I'll wait for you." She gives me a small smile. 

"Yeah I'm just finishing. Give me one sec." I finish drying off the brushes and turn off the lights.

Melody is my co-worker. She's a freshman and works the front desk. Even though she's two years younger than me, you wouldn't be able to tell unless she told you. 

She's actually pretty great. I don't know if she has a lot of friends yet because she is pretty shy, but I can tell she is really kind and cares deeply for the people around her. I should invite her to come out with us. 

After locking up, we make our way to our cars. "I'm going out for Halloween if you want to come?" I doubt she will say yes, but I wanted to ask anyways. Like I said, she seems cool. I bet my friends would like her. 

She blushes. "No thanks, that's not really my thing."

"Alright, figured I would ask!" 

"But I would love to hang out with you... maybe we could get lunch sometime?" She asks

"Of course! I would love that! Maybe in between classes?"

"Yeah that'd be great. I'll text you my schedule." She replies as she heads in the direction of her car. I agree and wave before getting in my car and driving to the apartment. I had texted the girls that I was running behind, so they already left. Which is fine, I told them I would meet them there after I changed.

I had told Morgan I wanted to go as Harry Potter. I read the books when I was younger and I watch the movies with my brother like every time I visit home. Before they left, Morgan texted me earlier that my outfit was laid out on the bed. 

I should have seen this coming because it's Morgan, but the costume was not exactly what I was expecting. It's definitely Harry Potter, there is no denying that, but the skirt is way shorter than I wanted it, and the shirt doesn't even button the whole way. 

I don't really have much of a choice, and it would be rude if I didn't wear it after Mo worked so hard on it. So I put it on.

The black pleated skirt is short. Hugging to my hips like a second skin and leaving little to the imagination. Black knee high boots to go with it. On top is a white button down shirt- that doesn't button up very far, so I'm definitely showing some cleavage. A Gryffindor tie hangs very loosely from my neck. The only thing that actually makes me look like Harry Potter is the round glasses on my face, and the lightning "scar" I put on my forehead with brown eyeliner.

Taking a deep breath and deciding to embrace this... sexy Harry Potter look, I add red lipstick on before grabbing my keys once more, driving to the football house.

I get there a little after ten, and once I am inside, I hear Morgan before I see her.  "AHHHH You look so good!!!" She shrieks.

I make my way over to them, giving her and Kait a hug. I feel Logan's eyes on me immediately. I can't exactly explain it, I just know, it's him.

I feel the heat rising to my cheeks, and I look over at him. Our eyes meet and he quickly looks away. "Thanks M. I'm a little nervous...this skirt shorter than what we talked about" I whisper, tugging it down a bit. 

"It's really not as short as you think. Plus I put shorts underneath for you, so don't even worry about it! You look hot!" She says a little too loudly. She's definitely drunk already.

Kyle hears her and chimes in too. "Harper you look great, trust me. I am going to have to fend of guys all night!" Kyle laughs, wrapping his arm around me.

"I wouldn't go that far." I laugh sarcastically. 

"I would. Let's go do some shots!" He drags me to the kitchen, pouring us some. I take a second to admire everyone's outfits while Kyle and I wait by the bar. The boys clearly did some kind of group costume, because they are all wearing tee shirts with super hero logos on. Kyle is Spiderman, Josh is Iron Man, and Logan is Captain America. 

Morgan came as Cher from clueless, and Kaitlyn is decked out in pink for her princess peach costume. After a few drinks, we make our way over to the dance floor for a while. We are there for only a few songs before Josh comes over to us. 

"Hey, we are going to play truth or dare outside, you guys wanna join?" He looks at Kaitlyn. "I don't know, is it a big group? You know I hate it when it's a bunch of random people." She asks. Honestly, valid question. I don't want to play with a huge group of people either, but an innocent little game of truth or dare between a few friends can't be so bad.

"Nah, it's pretty small. Probably no more than ten people if you guys play."

"Then we are in!" Morgan jumps up and down, grabbing our hands and practically dragging us outside. When we get out there, there's probably about ten people sitting in a circle. There's groups of people hanging out outside too, but they aren't playing the game with us. 

Besides Morgan, Kaitlyn, and I, there are two girls here that I don't know. One has really blonde hair and the other has the most sleek black hair I've ever seen. Kyle and Logan are also playing. Dean is here too, talking to a boy I don't know.

"Alright, who wants to start?" Josh asks. The girl with the black hair raises her hand, and Josh nods at her. "Alright Nicole, you first."

Nicole looks around the circle, studying each person, deciding who to pick. Her eyes linger on Logan. "Logan, Truth or Dare." 

Logan rolls his eyes, like he isn't even shocked she picked him. They guys are trying to hold back their laughter. Am I missing something?

"Truth." He replies. That's surprising, Logan doesn't seem like a Truth kind of guy. I thought he would pick Dare for sure. Nicole smiles and bites her lip in his direction. 

"Where's the craziest place you've ever had sex?" I freeze. That's a way to start the game. Is this how the whole game is going to go? 

Logan smirks, and he drags his eyes up her body a little before grinning and replying "I'd have to say... on a Ferris Wheel." The guys laugh, and Nicole seems like she likes that answer. 

"Good to know no one has topped me yet." Oh... it was with her. That makes sense. She seems like the kind of girl Logan would go for. She's beautiful, confident, and knows how to flaunt what she's got. She flicks her hair over her shoulder. 

The game goes on for a little, and so far I have only had to answer one truth- What color underwear I was wearing. Of course, Kyle asked me that. He was laughing when he asked, knowing the question would embarrass me. But in all honesty, it's better than most of the questions or dares so far. Kaitlyn had to give Grayson a lap dance, who is the one guy in the circle I didn't know. Morgan got stuck telling everyone how she lost her virginity, and I had dared Kyle to take his shirt off. 

I only did that because I know he wanted to. He has been making eyes at Erin, blonde girl next to Nicole, this whole time. Figured I would help him a little. And it has worked. She hasn't stopped checking him out since. 

"Dean, Truth or Dare." Erin says. 

"Truth." He says as he takes a sip of his beer.

"Who is the hottest girl here?" Dean chokes and spits out his beer a little. "Uh..." He looks around the circle, clearly nervous to answer the question. "I'd have to say uh- Harper."

Oh. I wasn't expecting that. Aw. I smile at Dean, who rubs the back of his neck sheepishly. "Sorry" He mouths. I swat my hand at him. "No, it's fine. Thank you." It's nice, really. I mean, clearly there are better options, but he probably knew that I wouldn't over think it. 

"Logan, your looking a little tense there. Something on your mind?" Morgan calls him out. I look in his direction, and she's right. He is clenching his fists, and his jaw is set, looking sharper than ever. 

"No, I'm good." He replies, taking a swig of his beer, and unclenching his hands.

"Alright then, Truth or Dare?" Morgan smirks. Oh she's going to be evil. I can just tell whatever he picks, he is screwed. I almost feel bad for him.

"Dare."

"I dare you to kiss Harper." I'm sorry what?

"What?" I squeak, looking at Morgan, giving her a look: What the fuck are you doing? She has a shit eating grin on her face. Logan looks like he could kill her. 

"Real mature, Morgan." He sighs, walking over to me. "You don't have to do this if you don't want to." He whispers, our bodies only inches apart. 

"N-No it's okay... it's just a dare right?" I let out an uneasy chuckle. He studies my face for a little. There's an internal battle going on behind his eyes. He reaches for my face, putting his hand on my cheek, cupping the back of my neck with it. 

I can't focus when he's this close to me, and he's only getting closer. I close my eyes, and I can feel his lips hovering above mine, just barely touching. Right when I think we are about to kiss, he turns his head slightly and kisses my cheek. I feel his lips linger on my skin. Disappointment floods through my body. Did I do something wrong? 

He looks directly at Morgan. "You never specified where I had to kiss her, Mo." 

"You knew what I meant, you cheater!" Morgan glares at him. Clearly she is disappointed that her plan didn't work. 

From what I've heard, Logan has had his fair share of girls. So why swerve me? I admit, I was nervous, but I mean why wouldn't I be? I haven't kissed a guy since Tristian. And I mean, come on, Logan is a very good looking guy. Why wouldn't I be a little uneasy? I am probably the first girl that Logan has opted out of kissing... that's so embarrassing. I feel humiliated. 

"I'm uh- gonna go get another drink, anybody want one?" I ask, still a little flustered, and avoiding eye contact with Logan.

Morgan pipes up. "OoOo I do! Surprise me!" 

I nod and turning around. After that, I need to get the hell out of the backyard.

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