Behind the Costume Chapter 8

Chapter 8

"Holy crap!" cried Aly. "The Halloween dance is in two days and I have absolutely no idea of who my date is going to be" Aly and Stephanie were fumbling with their ballet things in the car. "Wow" said Stephanie. Aly's eyes widened. Stephanie wasn't going to help her?

"Aly, no need to freak" said Stephanie noticing Aly's face. "I will think of something. But first I need to ask a few questions" Aly turned to face Steph. But they were interupted by Stephanie's mom, Mrs.Wilson.

"The Halloween dance at Monroe?" she asked. "Yeah" chorused Aly and Steph. "Ohhhhh" she said. "You know about it?" asked Aly, surprised. "Yes, Carter's old Monroe friends invited him to go but it turns out that I will be taking them all" Carter was Stephanie's thirteen year old brother who would've been an eighth grader if he had stayed at Monroe instead of moving to St.Matthew's.

Stephanie's eyes lit up. "Aly, do any of your friends know the eighth graders well?" she asked. "No" said Aly. "I have an idea!" Stephanie was so happy so her idea must've been really great. "Holy crap Stephanie! You want me to go as Carter's date?!?" Aly was shocked. No way could she go with him. Carter was the one who picked on Steph and grossed them out with his guy friends.

"Aly you are crazy. No way would you ever be seen with my brother like that" Stephanie was disgusted. "My idea was for Carter to appear as your date. All he has to do is escort you in and out of the dance. Angela will be very impressed when she sees you with an eighth grader" Stephanie grinned. Aly grinned back.

"Wait" said Aly. "How will Carter know what to do and stuff? Most likely he will nawt be happy to go with me" Stephanie frowned. "I will ask my mom to pick you up so you can go together. Our parents won't get suspicious. I'll deal with my brother"

Mrs. Wilson dropped them off at ballet. It was a good class since Nicole Baxter had ended up moving away so she and Stephanie weren't friends anymore. They came out hot and sweaty. "So what's your answer?" asked Stephanie. "Do you agree to my plan?" Aly nodded. "I agree to your plan"

Stephanie made plans to send an e-mail to Aly with the information. They decided it would be better because IMs would be more visible to their parents. So Aly checked her e-mail every thirty minutes all afternoon waiting for Stephanie's message of successful planning. It finally came just befor Stephanie's bedtime.

To: Alyssa Ramsey <alykat1996@yahoo.com>

From: Stephanie Wilson <sizzlinsw@yahoo.com>

Subject: Plans

Dear A.

I am confirming our plans for Friday night. Mrs. Wilson will pick you up promptly at 5:50 PM. At exactly 6:00 PM, you will be dropped off at the main doors of Monroe Middle School. Mr. Carter Wilson will escort you to the dance. You will have exactly 2 minutes for your escort to socialize with your friends. At 7:58 PM, Mrs.Wilson will pick you up at the main doors and Mr.Carter Wilson will escort you out.

Sincerely,

S.

P.S. I will be there in case of an emergency. (Disguised)