"...Go past the tree with the creepy face..." I muttered to myself, reading from the map my friend Jason had given me earlier that day. "And stand on the log with the knot shaped like a heart." Looking over the top of the page, I smiled. "Aww! It really does look like a heart!"

I stepped up onto the log and looked around. "Well?" I called out into the night smugly. "Where you at, ghost?"

Earlier that day, my friend Jason had handed me this map, telling me it led to one of the most haunted spot in the town woods. He knew I was big into the paranormal, and that I wouldn't pass up this opportunity to possibly have an encounter.

So here I stood, like an idiot, on this log waiting for said ghost.

I sighed. "Stupid Jason. Probably pulled a prank on me so I'd leave him alone on Halloween." Flopping down on the log, I rested my chin on my fist. "Stupid hyperness." I mumbled. "Ruins everything. Even my social life." Pause. "Jeez, that tree really does look like it has a face..."

A slow moan came from the bushes to my left. When most people would have screamed, I smiled.

"Hey, ghostie. Whatchya doing out here on Halloween night? Looking for a good spook?"

Whatever it was, it moaned again. "Kaaaaatiiiiiiiieee..."

I froze. Okay, I wasn't scared easily, but this was a bit creepy. How did this thing know my name? Before I could call out again, it spoke once more.

"Cloooose yoouurr eeeeyyyeeeeeessss." It groaned, rustling the leaves of the bush. I obeyed and shut my eyes tightly. Now I was starting to get scared for the first time in a long time.

I heard more rustling from the bush, followed by slow, heavy footsteps coming closer to where I was sitting. I scrunched my eyes together even harder, the fear causing me to tremble. When whoever, or whatever, it was finally stopped, I could feel hot breath on my face. A second or two passed before soft lips collided with mine. I screeched and fell backwards, opening my eyes when I heard familiar laughter.

"Oh man, Katie. I got you so bad!"

"Ja...son..." I breathed, more taken aback by the kiss rather than the fright.

He smiled, his blue eyes shining in the moonlight. I never really realized how gorgeous he was. He was always just... there. My best friend.

Jason extended his hand and I accepted it, standing up in his arms.

"So?" He asked, raising an eyebrow. "What-"

Before he could finish, I kissed him again, this time taking HIM by suprise. When I pulled away, his smile grew.

"I love you, Katie." He whispered, hugging me. "Happy Halloween."

I snuggled against his chest. "Happy Halloween, Jay." I took a deep breath. "And... I love you, too."