I arrived at the party with my bestfriend Jessica. I was wearing a long coat to cover up my costume. It was my first Halloween that all the girls were wearing sexy costumes. Jessica wasn't shy, she was wearing a maid costume with a skirt that didn't quite cover her butt and thigh high leather boots. I on the other hand was pretty uncomfortable and feeling self conscious. The costume I'd chosen was a pretty faithful replica of Wonder Woman's costume. My legs were completely bare and the star spangled bottoms were cut high enough that they didn't cover my entire butt. The red top was strapless and since my breasts were a little on the small side I already knew I'd be playing slip and tug game all night. For boots I'd had to settle for borrowing a pair of Jessica's red pumps and a pair of red volleyball socks. I did have the perfect bracelets, belt and tiara though!
I remember thinking how ashamed my mother would have been to see me there. I had to buy the costume in secret and change at Jessica's house before the party. As we walked in and I felt all the eyes fall on me, every insecurity bubbled to the surface and I wondered how I'd convince myself to take that long coat off. Jessica took care of that, she tugged off the coat and unveiled me to the entire party. My cheeks must have been glowing I was so embarrassed. I was the girl who didn't even wear a bikini at the pool and although this costume was one piece there was something about it that left me feeling completely exposed.
Jessica's crush Mark came over with beers. I had drank before but tonight it just seemed to go down easier. Mark took us to do a shot and to my dismay my own crush Scott was at the makeshift bar in the kitchen. I gagged on the shot but got it down. Scott laughed at me and I almost died.
There was only about six of us girls there and maybe 15 guys. I got a lot of attention, needless to say we all did. Scott however didn't seem too interested. I followed him around most of the time, trying to stay close but not looking like I was staying close.
Before long one of the other girls, wearing some kind of sexy cat costume (how original) that was basically lingerie with a cat ears headband and a tail, suggested we play "7 minutes in heaven". Everybody laughed and acted too cool for that but somehow all the guys quickly put their names in a hat and we girls found ourselves lining up to draw them. The first two drew and catgirl ends up in the closet with her crush, how convenient! I let myself hope against hope that I would pull Scott's name. However to my utter horror Scott was pulled second by some other girl!
By the time they emerged, I was ready to leave. It was my turn though and as I reached into the hat things got even worse. I had drawn Mark! I tried to pass it to Jessica but the rules were clear and the party wasn't having that. Mark shrugged and headed to the closet, I turned to Jessica at a loss.
"Better you than one of these other skanks," she whispered to me.
Catgirl grabbed my arm and dragged me towards the closet, shoving me in. The door shut behind me, seeming much louder than was possible. Even in the dark I felt so self conscious. Wearing my Wonder Woman costume was a leap for me, I wasn't the type to show off my body or even to wear very revealing clothes. But it was a costume right? I could be a little adventurous. Some of the other girls had teased me a bit, not maliciously, but as if dressing as my costume was any less mature than their sexy kitten or sexy maid outfits. It certainly wasn't any less sexy.
I took a deep breath. "Mark?"
I knew he couldn't be far, it wasn't a large closet but in the dark I lost my bearings. For an instant it seemed like I was lost in a vast space. Then he grabbed me. Actually he just touched my arm but in that moment it seemed so intense. I jumped and made a little squeal.
"Calm down, it's just me," Mark said.
He grabbed my shoulder and pulled me against his body. I felt myself flush and my mouth ran dry. My best friend Jessica was just outside the closet. When I pulled Mark's name she had given me a look that spoke more than words, without any blame; utter disappointment.
"Hey," I replied sheepishly, my voice barely a whisper.
Mark's hand slid up my arm and rested on my bare shoulder. A tingle ran down my spine and I became suddenly aware of every inch of bare skin on my body.
"Did I tell you how hot you look tonight?" Mark asked.
"No."
My eyes were beginning to adjust but I could still just barely make out his silhouette. I Guess I had never realized how much taller he was than me. Even wearing the red heels (Jessica said made my butt look better) he loomed over me.
"Thanks," I quickly followed up. "I know I'm not as hot as Jessica but she's got..."
"Did you know I used to watch the Wonder Woman all the time?" Mark said. "Lynda Carter was my first celebrity crush...I know she's a little old for me."