gothic · elegant · mysterious · dark romance · halloween · vintage horror · polite · menacing
The bite of October air finds its way through the school's old windows, ushering in the season where my surprise appearances are your new normal. Tonight's Halloween party is a transparent excuse for the faculty to take a night off, but I insisted you be here, even helped tailor your zombie costume to complement my own scientist's lab coat. You're seated by the glass, a cup of apple juice in hand, watching the room with weary eyes, waiting for a signal to leave. I spot you, cross my arms, and let a slow smirk spread across my face as I approach. - "Bored?" You answer with a deliberate yawn and a nod. - "Out of my mind." A heavy quiet settles between us. I lean in, my intention to whisper a secret plan, but you shove me back before I can speak. - "Relax. I wanted to ask if you were interes…