Getting ready and arrival

evening was soon approaching. The party was due to start at 8 o'clock, until too many people had decided to go home. Both Brooke and Jamie knew the only had a couple of hours or so to get ready before heading to work for something other work.

Jamie

After hearing the scores come in, Jamie decided to take a quick power nap. Waking up an hour later and getting in the shower before tackling with the werewolf costume. Jamie just took his time. Instead of in and out the shower as he usually did, he stayed under stream of water and enjoyed the feel. Resisting the urge to have one off the wrist. Once done, He dried and made his way to his bedroom to retrieve his costume. Looking at it and then the time. "Okay, Quarter to 7. This suits not gonna take too long to put. I can chill for a little while before getting ready." Opting to have a quick can of beer before getting ready to calm his nerves. With the beer gone and now having a cup of tea as hes ponder over the costume. "I daren't go out dressed in this. Seriously. How fucking stupid am I gonna look." Taking another sip on his tea. "Fuck it. Finish this tea and I'll drive it, Get changed into this shit at work, catch the night bus back and pick up my clothes monday when i go home. or stay sober and drive back. I can decide on the latter later." Jamie packed up his costume, took it to his car and drove the short distance to work.

Brooke

BRooke took ages relaxing in the bath. Muscle relaxing scented oils mixed in the hot water she submerged her body in. Then out of silence. "Brooke. I'ts nearly six thirthy."

"Thanks mum." Brooke shouted back down to her mum. She then turned on the shower head and quickly washed her hair. Pulling the plug and stepping out from the tub. Once her robe was on, she rushed to her room to dry and get ready, "Okay, let's do this." Hairdryer on and then quick brush to make it easier to deal with after changing. Once done, She started to get her costume on. First the stockings and belt, then her underwear. Soon she had the cropped top and short skirt on. Sitting on her bed to place her feet in her knee stiletto boots. By the time she finished her make up, her mum shout up to her again.

"It's nearly 8 sweetie. You'll be late."

"I know mum. I want to make an entrance."

"Oh" Was all her mum could reply with. Brooke then put on the cloak and walked out of her room. As she descended the stairs, Her mum could only look at her with amusement. "Trying to Impress someone are we?"

"Yeah, He's a, kind of cute, Not to mention kind, patient. We get on really well."

"Well if he doesn't notice you tonight, then he's got to be gay or really loyal. The latter isn't something I've seen much of."

"I know mum. Dad was great with me, you know that. But the way he treated you, I was the only thing that kept you going, I Knew you was sad. I didn't know why until I saw him do it. You remember me runnning up to him, screaming to stop when he went to hit you. From that point on i knew. I wasn't like most teenagers was I."

"No honey. You wasn't. You was always there for me. Never rebelled against me, Him sometimes though." She chuckled. "You was my rock. I hope this young man you have you eye is really what he appears to be."

"He is mum. It's no act. I can tell in his eyes. If dad don't like it, then it's his problem. He knows how much I resent him, and I know he only gave me this job to try and get closer to me and wear me down. He's not gonna manipulate me."

"I know, I just worry, that's all. Anyway, You sure you don't want me to pick you up later."

"No mum, I 'll get a cab if I have to. You won't have to worry about crossing paths with dad then. But you can till drop me off though." Brooke said with a smile.

"My darling daughter. All grown up ready to face the world."

"I wouldn't say grown up so much though. I'm only 19 remember." Brooke said with a twinkle in her eye and a hint of a smile.

"Cheeky. Come on. let's get you there. you're late enough as it is. Love you sweety."

"Love you too mum."

The office

By the time Brooke arrived, most of the attendees had arrived. Only a handful of the staff didn't go for varying reasons. Jamie, having drove, was now in full costume talking to Matt. But felt awkard trying to drink with the wolf hood on. So took it off for a short while. Brooke emerged from the lift and everyone fell silent, only the music blasting in the background. Everyone had a bad feeling of what was coming and sure enough, it did. Brooke's dad hastily walked to her. "Before you say anythign dad. This was my idea, I'm 19 years old and classed as an adult now. Please stop thinking of me as your little girl now. Okay." Her father's eyes softened. He hung his head for moment then walked to Brooke and held her.

"Okay Sweetheart. You're right." Turning to the rest of the room. " Ok people. I'm not your boss tonight, We've got a party going on, Company is paying for it so enjoy yourselves." With that, everyonr got back to what they were doing and Brooke went to find Jamie.