Seth: And yeah, it went something like that.
Cameron: It's good you remember.
Tyler: I'm happy you're starting to open up.
Seth: I guess. She seems happy I did something so it's a win.
Cole: I mean making them happy is a good start.
Seth: So this weekend is Halloween huh.
Tyler: Course you remember that.
Seth: I have my planner.
Cole: It is. You still going out?
Guys: Duh.
Cole: Good. How about a little compilation then?
Seth: Sure.
Cameron: Of course you're up for it.
Tyler: What is it?
Cole: A costume comp. See who puts the best one together.
Tyler: Cool but we would all have to be the same thing.
Cameron: That's fine by me. How about a classic zombie.
Seth: I'm game.
Cole: Well it's Monday now, so we have till the end of the week.
The four shake on it and walk in the school. At the start of third period, Seth was looking on the internet for ideas, but he quickly came to the conclusion that,
Seth: Damn, these look hard.
Olivia: Oh, looking for a costume idea?
Seth: Oh, hey, what are you doing here?
Olivia: Remember, I sit next to you.
Seth: Right, I knew that.
She sat down, and it was quiet for a second.
Olivia: So, d-do you have any idea for a costume?
Seth: Well, me, Tyler, Cole, and Cameron we're gonna do a costume contest, so they picked zombies.
Olivia: Interesting.
Seth: Thing is I never do anything like this. I want to beat them but I don't do makeup, clothes, or-
Olivia: I Can Help!!
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Olivia: Ah! S-sorry!
Seth: It's alright. Will you really?
Olivia: You, really want me to?
Seth: That would be awesome. Having a girl put makeup on me is great.
Olivia: Well, l-like I said, I make my own costumes, so I can help you out too, with your clothes.
Seth: Oh really, sweet. That would be a great help.
Olivia: I take it you don't have your measurements though do you?
Seth: Nope.
Olivia: Well since it's not an official outfit, we don't really need them unless you rea-
Seth: It's cool with me. Will it take too long?
Olivia: Um, not really.
Seth: I don't mind. If it helps the process speed up then I'm ok with it.
Olivia: Ok, well if you really want to, h-how does after school work?
Seth: That's alright. Do you want to come to my house?
Olivia: Well, we can, b-b-
Seth: I can drive you too. Luna said she has a club after school Mondays so it's cool.
Olivia: I-If you say so. Thank you.
Seth: Heh, thank you.
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After a long quiet day, Seth waits at the exit for Olivia. Thanks to his trusty planner, he made sure to write it down. After a little more waiting, Oliva came out.
Seth: Perfect. You ready?
Olivia: Um, yes.
They walk down a street to Seth's car.
Seth: So when did you get into making clothes?
Olivia: Well, it was a while ago. My Mom is also a designer, so she taught me basic information like sewing, but then I learned on my own a lot too.
Seth: I see. It's a cool skill to have.
Olivia: Y-You really think so?
Seth: I mean yeah, I suck at picking clothes. I probably wore the same thing twice to a date or something.
In fact, he did. Back in the group date at the ice rink and recently with Patty coming over to visit, he wore black sweat, white shirt, and a blue zip up. We can put fault on his Mom since she dressed him the second time.
Olivia: Learning about it isn't the most fun, but my Mom made it better.
Seth: That's cool. My parents weren't the best at teaching me things. I remember the hell of Hockey and Baseball. I could skate and run, but everything else my parents tried to teach just never worked.
Olivia: Why not?
Seth: They're more natural talent. Born great at it so teaching isn't the best.
Olivia: I understand. How can you teach someone if you just act on instinct.
Seth: Yup, well here's my car.
He unlocks it, and even opens the door for his companion.
Olivia: T-Thank you.
Seth: Yeah.
He says softly closing the door. He walks around and opens his door, seeing someone down the block.
Olivia: Do you know them?
Seth: Well it's Cameron's block so it could be.
Olivia: Oh really? I didn't know that.
He gets in and drives off. Seth in fact was a good driver.
Olivia: Um, I remember you saying something about a girlfriend. It was you and Patty right?
Seth: Yeah.
Olivia: W-Well, Should I be doing this!? Thinking about it, if she finds out you're taking another girl to your house then it could be ba-
Seth: Ehh, it's whatever.
Olivia Thinking: How laid back.
Olivia: I still think you should ask or something.
Seth: She's not my Mom, I don't need to run things by her. Anyways, I drive Luna almost everyday, she knows I have female friends. Actually had a talk about it not too long ago.
Olivia: Ok, sorry I brought it up.
Seth: It's ok, you were just looking out for me.
Olivia: Oh right, how is bowling.
Seth: Ehhh.
Olivia Thinking: Touchy subject.
Seth: I mean it's just bowling but with more of a pain. The people on the team are annoying and yeah, what else is to say.
Olivia: At least you're good at it. I heard you did well at tryouts.
Seth: Yeah, again it's bowling so not much difficult to do.
Olivia: The more you play, the better you'll become.
Seth: Let's hope. This is my house too.
He says, slowing down and pulling in front of his house. They get out as he unlocks the door and holds it open for Olivia. They walk in, take off their shoes, and continue in.
Seth: Wonder if my parents are home?
Julie: Seth where did y- ahh, hello?
Julie Walker stepped into the room only to see Seth and a random girl she doesn't know.
Seth: Hey Mom, what's up?
Julie: It's nothing, who's this?
Seth: Right this again, Mom, this is Olivia, Olivia, this is my Mom.
Olivia: Good Afternoon!
Olivia isn't good with people.
Julie: Heh, hello, feel free to call me Julie. It's nice to meet you.
Olivia: Yes it is!
???: Hey did you find my ahhhhhhhh.
Erwin Walker walks in to see Seth and a random girl.
Seth: Not this again, Dad, Olivia, vice versa.
Erwin: Why hello there, ahh Seth, a moment.
Seth: Yeah.
They walk into a different room.
Seth: What's up?
Erwin: What's going on here kid? First Luna, then that Jade girl, then you're girlfriend now her? I get it, you're a guy but lets-
Seth: Ew stop it. Luna and Jade are friends and so is Olivia. She's going to help me out with a costume to beat Cameron and the others in a competition we made.
Erwin: Well ok, hope you win but still how about a little heads up next time. You know you're Mother likes to prepare.
Seth: She wasn't ready for Patty.
Erwin: Ok you're Mother would just like to know alright.
Seth: Alright sorry.
During the man to man talk, Julie and Olivia mainly just stand in silence.
Julie Thinking: How rude of me. Not that it's my fault for her being her, but it is pretty awkward.
Julie: Olivia, right?
Olivia: Yes, that's me.
Julie: Well it's nice to meet you. It's a bit of a surprise to have someone here, b-
Olivia: I-I'm sorry! It's just Seth needed help with something, so I was going to help.
Julie: Well thank you for that. It's nice to know my son is getting along with people so well that this school.
Olivia: He's, very nice.
Seth: What's up?
Olivia: AHH! NOTHING!!
Julie: Well if you need anything just ask.
Seth: Ok. Sorry I'll text you next time.
Julie: Thank you.
Going upstairs, and skipping the conversation of the big room, Olivia puts down her bag and goes through it.
Seth: So what's first?
Olivia: Today is just your measurements. I won't make a suit or anything but just knowing your measurements will make the process better.
Seth: And if you help me again with a costume you already have them.
Olivia: That too- WAIT WHAT!?!
Seth: I mean I'll pay you too, I know it's hard work and all.
Olivia: W-Wait, y-you would want to do it again?
Seth: I mean yeah, see all those?
He points to his wall of comics and manga.
Seth: I mean going to cons are fun and dressing up makes it better, so. Again I'll pa-
Olivia: N-No, it's ok. I mean, I like doing this, so, there's no need. And if you ever need help with it, I'll be happy to help.
She gave him a smile, moving her hair to the side, showing her eyes that would be normally covered.
Seth: Heh, thanks.
Olivia goes in her bag and pulls out tailors tape.
Olivia: Ok, so, um, I-I'm going to start with your upper body, b-but, please tell me if I'm getting too close ok.
Seth: Sure.
He stands up, wearing a pair of shorts and a t-shirt. Olivia gets up and walks to him.
Seth: So what's first?
Olivia: I'll, start with your neck. I won't make it tight, but it will go all around ok?
Seth: It's fine. Just do what you have to.
She goes behind him, putting the tape around his neck and getting a number, and writing it down.
Olivia: Now we can do the shoulders.
She goes around to his front. Olivia was on the short side, her eyes were leveled to his chest. She put one end of the tape on his shoulder and reached for the other. She writes it down.
Seth: Can I help at all?
Olivia: It's ok, just stay still, that is helping, since it's important to.
Seth: That makes sense.
Olivia: I don't mean to be t-this close, sorry.
Seth: It's fine, it's necessary, I understand.
She lifts his arm up and he holds it there. Putting the tape at his shoulder to his wrist, getting his arm length.
Seth: So how did you do it to yourself?
Olivia: My Mom did it.
Seth: Pff, makes more sense.
Olivia: You can get this at a shop, but they always make you buy something.
Seth: Yeah.
After getting his wrist, she goes behind him once more and gets his back length. Going around again, she gets on her knees to measure the waist to the floor.
Seth Thinking: Jeez, thinking about it, I'm not wearing a suit or anything, why am I even doing this? Hmmm, these might just be handy to have though. Plus it's free so not like I mind. But really, I was just going to wear a torn up t-shirt.
She puts one side of the tape next to his ankle, and moves her hand up along his leg. She was going to measure the inseam, but stopped.
Seth: Something wrong?
Olivia: Um, I-It's nothing really, just, I saved all the, um, places where it could get uncomfortable for last, so, I don't-
Seth: I said you can do what you have to.
Olivia: I-I know, it's just that, still I feel weird doing it.
Seth: Here, I'll bring it up. Where do I end it.
He reaches down and grabs the other end of the tape.
Olivia: I'm measuring the inseam of your pants, so the inside of your leg.
Seth: Kinda hard to get it in there.
Olivia: I Meant Like Here!!!
She started to rub the inner part of her thigh going down.
Seth: OOooh, Yeah that sounds more right.
Olivia Thinking: Did he think the Real inside, like, Skin?
Seth: I can see why it would be weird.
He brings the tape to his inner thigh and up his leg, stopping to the point he couldn't go up more. He holds the tape and pulls it up.
Seth: Here you go.
Olivia: S-Sorry, and thank you.
Seth: Well what's the other?
Olivia: Well, I can take you waist too, but-
Seth: Is that it? That's nothing, just like my stomach right?
Olivia: Well, around there yes.
Seth: Alright.
He lifts his shirt up, showing his stom-
Olivia: WHAA!! N-No, you can keep your shirt on!
Seth: It is. Thinking about it, I should have moved my shirt over in the first place to get better measurements.
Olivia: W-Well I guess it h-helps but. . .
She brings her hands up with the tape.
Olivia Thinking: H-How is he so calm!? I'm a girl, and he's a guy! Who wouldn't be flustered at doing this?
She presses the tape to the boy's stomach. He moved his body in response.
Seth: Heh, it's a little cold.
Olivia: Sorry, I'll hurry then.
She goes around, taking the measurement and writing it down.
Olivia: T-That's it.
Seth: Well that wasn't that bad.
Olivia: Yeah, it didn't take that long. Not that you will be wearing something fancy, I have an idea for what to do.
Seth: That's good. What is it?
Olivia: I can make a flannel jacket into an old and torn jacket, still keeping you warm since I believe it will be cold Saturday. Under it you can wear an old white t-shirt that you don't mind throwing out.
Seth: I got a lot of those.
Olivia: Perfect. I'll make sure I get it to you beforehand.
Seth: Hey, don't rush it either, I mean you have a life too alright. I understand if you got other things to d-
Olivia: No no, I can do it. I don't normally do this for others, it's mostly just a hobby I like, so this is the first time I get to make something for something else.
Seth: And best part is if you mess up, you can just say it's supposed to be like that.
Olivia: Heh, yeah I can. I-I'll leave now, I don't want to be a bother.
Seth: Oh you don't have to. I'm not gonna kick you out or anything.
Olivia: T-Thank you for the offer, but I don't want to just stay over all day.
Seth: I get that. Well let me at least drive you back to your place.
Olivia: Ah, that would be nice. Thank you.
Seth: Yeah, no problem.