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- >October 30th
- >Whole town's in the holiday spirit
- >Decorations line the streets
- >Fall activities been going on for weeks
- >Loved Halloween as a kid
- >Even more as an adult
- >For a choice reason
- >7:30 in the evening
- >Having a drink with a few friends
- >Talking about Halloween plans
- >Parties, drinking, picking up women in slutty costumes
- >So no different from last year
- >"You coming, anon? Or are you gonna flake out like you do every year?"
- >Roll my eyes.
- "I've told you guys time and time again, I already have plans."
- >"Yeah, he's gotta go talk to his imaginary bitch."
- >They erupt in laughter.
- >Funny how they laugh at the same fucking joke every year.
- "You know, just because you guys have never seen her, that doesn't mean she's imaginary."
- >Again, something I've told them every year, yet somehow they always forget.
- >And that apparently makes it ten times funnier.
- >A chorus of 'sure' and 'whatever you say, man' before we move on to something else.
- >Couple hours later, they've all left
- >Quarter to midnight
- >Look outside
- >Sky's clear aside from a few clouds
- >Moon nearly full, will be by tomorrow
- >Now's as good a time as any
- >Throw on a jacket and head outside
- >Forest a short walk away from town center
- >Seen kids play out there all the time
- >Rumors that the place is haunted
- >Probably why the town is so into the holiday
- >Not long until I'm deep into the trees
- >Moonlight shines through the branches
- >Cool breeze blows through, rustles leaves
- >Surreal feeling of serenity
- >Isolated, but not alone
- SNAP
- >Turn around
- >See a figure in the darkness
- >Hunched over, standing above a broken twig
- >Don't move
- >It notices me
- >Starts to get closer
- >Can make out a pair of eyes
- >Yellow, slit pupils
- >Starts to make noises
- >Growls, snarls, etc
- >Can only stand and stare
- >On all fours, eyes locked on me
- >Suddenly it leaps
- >I stay where I am
- >It clings to my torso
- >Sharp claws leave holes in my jacket
- >Buries its face in my neck
- >Hear a quiet whisper
- >"I missed you..."
- >Run my hand through the tangles of red hair
- "I missed you, too. You could have at least given me a warning, though. Howled or something."
- >Creature lets go, lands at my feet
- >Look down at my jacket
- >Claw marks and bits of chestnut fur all over
- >This is not gonna be easy to explain
- >"Maybe, but it's more fun when I don't."
- >Followed by snickering as she looks at my jacket
- >And yes, it's a she
- >Well, sheWOLF more like it
- >Whole body covered in fur minus places where it counts
- >Wolf-like ears protruding from the mess of red hair
- >Not quite wolf face but not quite human face
- >Torn red flannel button-up and ripped faded jeans
- >Textbook werewolf right here
- >"And YOU could've warned me you were coming a day early. The full moon's not till tomorrow."
- "I know, but that's kinda why I came out early. I wanted to ask you something."
- >She perks up
- >See a sparkle of excitement in her yellow eyes.
- "We've been seeing each other for a while, and I've been thinking. We haven't really...gone out in the traditional sense. We've mostly just stuck to the woods."
- >"Yeah, but you know why. People would freak out if they saw something like me running around..."
- >She pouts
- >Hear her mutter something about stupid humans
- "Right. So, I was thinking, what if we went out at a time when people wouldn't think twice about how you look?"
- >She raises an eyebrow
- >At least I think she does
- >Hard to tell under all that hair
- >"Like when?"
- "Like when EVERYONE looks freaky..."
- >Gears turn in her head before her face lights up
- >"...Tomorrow?"
- "Exactly! Everyone'll be in costume, so no one'll bat an eye!"
- >She clings to me again
- >I nearly drown in the slobbery kisses that follow
- >"Anon, you're a genius! And here I thought I just loved you for your good looks."
- "Now, we both know that's bullshit."
- >She giggles
- "I'll pick you up tomorrow at 7, okay?"
- >"Okay! Wait, what should I wear?"
- "..."
- >"Oh, right! See ya then!"
- >She gives me a final kiss before bounding off
- >I smile
- >Can't wait for tomorrow
- >The next day
- >Let my friends know I'll be joining them this time
- >And bringing my girlfriend
- >They laugh out another chorus of 'whatever man'
- >They won't be laughing tonight
- >Least I hope not
- >Evening rolls around
- >Throw on my costume
- >Cheesy vampire outfit
- >Slicked back hair, fake fangs, cape, everything
- >Quarter to seven
- >Head on into the woods
- >Winnie announces herself with a howl
- >Nice of her
- >Drops down in front of me
- >Snickers
- >"You look ridiculous."
- "Well, so does everyone else, so I doubt we'll stand out."
- >She smiles
- >Tail starts to wag
- >We link arms and head for town
- >As predicted, no one cares about the werewolf walking around
- >A few people compliment us on our 'couples costume'
- >Like a charm
- >We exchange grins as we head into the local bar
- >See friends in the back corner
- >Priceless reactions
- >See them mumble to each other as we approach
- "Evening, guys."
- >They look at me like I'm from mars
- >Too good
- "Oh, forgive me. Allow me to introduce Winnie. You know, my girlfriend."
- >She gives a small wave
- >Few of the guys wave back
- >"Nice costume," one says
- >"Winnie, huh? Shouldn't there be a Pooh somewhere in there?"
- >Erupts with laughter
- >Roll eyes
- >Winnie actually...growls
- >Guys look at her funny
- >"Dude, your girlfriend just growled at us..."
- "Hey, she likes to get into character, alright?"
- >Can't help but wonder how they'd take the truth
- >If they even would
- >Winnie takes a seat
- >"Don't sweat it, boys. I don't blame you for not knowing how to speak to a girl."
- >More laughter
- >They actually seem cool with her
- >This might just go smoothly...
- >Later that night
- >Things couldn't be better
- >Winnie's really bonding with the guys
- >None of them are even suspicious
- >I'm just glad they're convinced
- >Parade's starting to roll around
- >Halloween tradition in my town
- >Winnie's hyped as fuck, given it's her first time
- >I smile as I grip her paw
- >Suddenly, the mayor makes an appearance
- >"Happy Halloween, everyone! Before we begin tonight's festivities, I want to draw your attention to something truly interesting. Not only has Halloween fallen on a full moon this year, but it's also the second one we've had this month! Ladies and gentleman, this Halloween is a blue moon!"
- >Audience cheers
- >Feel Winnie's paw slip out of my hand
- >Look over
- >She looks like she's seen a ghost
- >And not the ones we've seen all over town
- "You okay?"
- >"Blue moon...why didn't you tell me it was a blue moon!?"
- >What
- "Well, I didn't know, for one thing. I thought you of all people'd be keeping track."
- >"Anon, you don't understand. On full moons, I'm fine, but once in a blue moon..."
- >She pauses
- >"I have to go."
- >She darts off before I can stop her
- >Did I just get dumped on Halloween
- >Friends look over
- >"Where'd your girlfriend go, dude?"
- "I don't know, she said something about-"
- >Piercing scream
- >Oh shit
- >Run off in the direction without a second thought
- >Hysterical woman in a witch costume stammering to a crowd
- >"A w-wolf! A giant, hulking wolf ran at me out of nowhere...on two legs!"
- >Heart drops
- >"It ran off to the woods! What if it comes back?!"
- >My legs are moving before I can even process the decision
- >Hear the crowd gasp and shout as I run for the woods
- >A chorus of 'hey wait!' and 'where are you going?'
- >I know where I'm going
- >I'm going to check on my girlfriend
- >Nearing 9:30
- >Come to a stop in the middle of the woods
- >Our usual meeting place
- >Dammit, where the hell is she
- >And why'd she run off like that
- >Because of the blue moon or something
- >Don't have much time to think before hearing a howl
- >Doesn't sound like hers, though
- >Sounds deeper, and more menacing
- >Like an actual fucking wolf
- >"Anon!"
- >Turn to see my friends running up to me
- >Behind them is the whole fucking town
- >Just what I needed
- >"The hell's going on, man? Where's your bitch?"
- >The other just nod and ask the same thing
- "Alright, first of all, don't call her a bitch. Second, if I knew, I'd have found her by now, dumbass."
- >Crowd protests and advances on me
- >Suddenly hear a thud from behind me
- >Crowd's faces drop, staring at something in utter terror
- >Turn around
- >Giant fucking wolf standing right fucking behind me
- >It's wearing torn flannel and ripped jeans, although its size made them look more torn and ripped than usual
- >And that mop of curly read hair seems a bit more frazzled
- "Winnie?"
- >Wolf gets eye-level with me
- >Bright yellow eyes with slit pupils
- >It's her
- >Usually she only comes up to my chest
- >This time I barely come up to hers
- >She lets out a loud growl
- >The crowd turns and runs back, screaming like banshees
- >Friends stay put, paralyzed with fear
- >She stalks on those muscled legs of hers over to them
- >"Bitch, am I?"
- >Her voice is normal, albeit a bit more terrifying
- >"You know, it's one thing to call my boyfriend a liar and make fun of him, and while I understand that 'bitch' is the anatomically correct term, believe it or not, I don't prefer to be called such."
- >She snaps at them, and they jump back in fear
- >Not sure why they haven't run yet
- >"So, I'm only going to say this once. Try to treat us both with a little more respect. Unless, of course, you want to meet the business end of Chaney and Del Toro."
- >She puts up her front paws, clenching them like fists before opening them and extending her claws
- >Friends grip onto each other
- >As if that'd protect them
- >"Y-yeah, sure. You want respect, you g-got it."
- >The others frantically nod
- >Winnie gives off another low growl before grinning from ear to ear
- >"Good."
- >She then bounds away from them and over to me, as if she were waiting for me to be impressed or something
- "What the fuck."
- >"What? It's Halloween. I figured these guys could use a good scare!"
- >Fair enough
- "Okay, but why the hell are you so tall? Cause of the blue moon?"
- >She snickers, giggling a bit.
- >"Hell no. I knew the blue moon was going to happen, so I used it as an excuse to lead you guys here. I can go feral whenever I want."
- >One of the friends clears his throat
- >"Well, what about the others? Aren't you worried they'll come after you?"
- >"Pssht, nah. They'll write me off as some urban legend or something. Or as some full moon bullshit."
- >Friends all stare before bursting into laughter
- >A chorus of 'man, that was good' and 'you totally got us, Winn'
- >I have to admit, I'm impressed
- >Winnie leans down and gives me a long lick across my cheek
- >"Your friends seem pretty cool, Anon. We should hang out with them more often."
- >Friends agree loudly
- >Shrug
- "Hey, if they're into it, then I'm into it."
- >She pulls me up into the air for a massive, bone-crushing hug.
- >"You're so sweet...we should do something next Haloween!"
- >Friends shout in agreement again
- >"But, next time..."
- >"Go as Chewbacca."
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