“Boyfriend?”
It was already Thursday and Gwen didn't show up again.
She must have been really sick. MJ and you were worried about her but there was nothing either of you could do.
You were sat with MJ talking about Gwen when she waved at a guy who was talking to Peter. He waved back and you made eye contact with Peter. Now you were praying they weren’t coming over to sit with you.
“Who’s that guy you waved at?” You ask trying to move the conversation along.
“Oh.. the cute one?” She laughed, “Thats my boyfriend, Harry”
She smirked when you looked shocked, “Boyfriend?”
“Yep!” She looked really happy, “We met at the cafe I work at.”
“Thats so sweet,” You smiled, you were happy for MJ.
“Actually.. that reminds me!” She got really excited all of a sudden, “There’s a party coming up at Harry’s and you're so invited!”
“A party? Are you sure?” You didn’t really feel like going, “It’s not really my thing.”
”Oh come on, you’ve been so upset over Gwen recently.. you need to go.” She pulled you in for a hug, “It’ll make you feel better!”
Maybe she was right. Maybe it will make you feel better. “Sure, okay I’ll be there.”
You both smile at each other.
You go out that night to look for a costume with MJ. There weren't many shops left that still had good costumes so you knew this would take a while but at least MJ could help you.
MJ points to a black dress, “Maybe you could be a witch?” She smiled but you but her face changed when she got a phone call. It ended up being Harry.
“Were just in here, you’ll see us from the window.” MJ didn’t tell you Harry was coming to join you but you didn’t mind. She ended the call and ran out the door to find her boyfriend. You’d rather find a good costume than meet her boyfriend so you walk further around the shop.
You end up bumping into someone and his bag falls on the floor, books falling out. You notice the books are familiar, its the ones you use in your class. “Sorry, I didn't see you..” You help him pick up his books from the floor but when you look up to hand him then you stop.
It’s Peter.
He doesn’t even thank you and runs away instead.
“He's an asshole..” You mutter to yourself as he runs to Harry and MJ. They wave at you and carry on shopping.
You didn't feel like talking to them or staying in this shop any longer. You had further into the store, around he back. You find what you want and decide to leave early. It’s getting dark already.
You get home early and try on the outfit on fully. You looked good but felt like something was missing.
Gwen.
Your costumes would always match in some way but you have nothing now.
You know gwen will probably be there.. MJ doesn’t know what’s happening between the two of you, she only knows you’ve had a small argument. Everyone seems to think that.
The party is on Saturday. You mark it on your Calendar the notice a little sticky note telling you to fix the screw outside that started all of this. You decide to get some tools to go do that. You didn't want it as a reminder of what happened.
You just want to forget everything.