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What will you be this year, Nyla?

I'm going to be a ghost, a monster, a witch and a bat, all rolled into one.

Isn't that a bit much?

No. I've always been the girl that loves Halloween.

I've always been the girl that leaves ten bags of sweets by the door.

I've always been the girl whose hands hurt from hours of carving pumpkins.

I've been working on this since August.

Why aren't you replying to any of our messages, Nyla?

Because she thinks she's special.

She's not special. She just gets the special treatment.

A C -grade girl who thinks she's an A.

I used to be the girl that loved Halloween.

But now I'm just the girl that wants to disappear.

We got this all together, no matter what they say.

We'll weather any storm and we'll ride it to the end. Just stay connected.

How about this?

The first time I dress up for Halloween is not going to involve breeches.

You hate Halloween.

True. So why are you doing this?

The party's in halls. I can't really avoid it. No, but you can avoid taking

part.

No.

Reasons? It's not reasons, though, is it? It's not plural.

Singular. It's one reason, and that reason is Nyla.

Okay, yeah, I am doing it for Nyla. She's a friend.

The way you look at her and the way she looks at you, those are not friend

looks. The way she looks at me?

Do you think maybe she likes me? She definitely likes you. And I'm good with

these things. I knew Lee liked me before she did.

I'm a... a romantic soothsayer.

Yeah, well... You know, the thing about putting my feelings out there is

the possibility of them getting thrown right back.

Right.

But it's Halloween.

You're meant to face your fears on Halloween.

What are you doing?

Facing my fears.

Does that look like a pumpkin to you?

No. And why are you cooking?

It's for Nyla.

I want it. Give it to me.

No. Why does she get it?

She's nice without trying.

I've had to work hard to become a nicer person.

You've become a nicer person? Can you give me an example of when?

I destroyed a dress.

That doesn't sound nice.

Because you don't know the full story.

But trust me, I'm kind of misunderstood.

Right, have you helped any old ladies cross the road lately?

It's not nice. It's patronising.

They can walk themselves.

I mean, what else are they going to do with their time?

They're old.

Right, so not helping any old ladies then.

I've been thinking kind of thoughts.

Thought about giving my Suki bag to charity.

But you haven't done it. No.

What charity is going to appreciate a Suki?

But I've thought about it, and it's the thought that counts.

I think maybe it's the action that counts.

So, there's a screen printing workshop today, and I've always wanted to do it,

so I've put myself onto it.

And I'm going for the please don't notice me look.

Is that a friendly smile or a I called you a vapid princess online

smile?

I can't tell anymore.

I'm okay.

I baked you a cookie.

And now that I've said that out loud, I'm wondering why I didn't just buy you

cookie, or why I'm having anything to do with cookies at all. I mean, it's

Halloween. Weird things can happen.

Maybe your soul was captured in the night and replaced by the soul of

who baked.

That doesn't make sense. I have been wanting to set things to 180 degrees.

It's meant to be a pumpkin.

Oh, right!

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Do you think I've angered the God of Pumpkins?

I hear the God of Pumpkins is pretty relaxed, but the God of Biscuits might

a word.

Are you going to the lighting and art talk?

Oh, I'm booked on the screen printing workshop.

OK, until the party, then.

Brilliant, she's here.

You're pleased to see me?

Of course.

The game can't start without you. It's dead easy.

You just found here and watched everyone tell us what they don't like about you.

It's going to be great fun.

For us, not for you.

You're going to have the worst night ever.

I

can't

come to the party.

Why? You're the girl who loves Halloween. You're not going. It's

missing Christmas.

I don't have any reindeers I'd be letting down.

Well, think of me as a reindeer.

Like, I'm a lot like Rudolph.

When it gets cold, my nose goes red, and I'd be gutted if you didn't come to the

party.

OK.

I'll be there.

OK.

Hey, Sam.

What do you think?

Does red suit me?

Not bad, huh?

No, you look great, Satori.

But you also look like you're here, and I'm wondering why.

Will you give me a tour?

We were warning you about the part about why you're here.

Yeah. I want to see where the magic happens.

And also, where the coffee is.

I thought your date with Lenny went well.

It did.

Then why are you doing that with your face?

What's wrong?

I'm worried about you.

Oh, that's your concerned face?

No, but healing talk makes me act weird. You know this.

We don't have to do this. But I am worried about you, so you see my

Well, Sam gave me a cookie, so I'm feeling more okay than I did pre

And the Almanon entities?

Still giving you a hard time?

They were this morning, and I haven't turned on my phone since then.

I'll find out for you.

If they are, it might be time to, uh, talk to Ali.

But Ali thinks Naomi's the victim.

Yeah, I guess they're telling the teacher she put sales.

Nothing.

Nala Malik, I am pleased to report that the trolls have crawled back under their

bridge.

OK.

Now I'm really OK.

Ed does not have an interview for Oxford. He picks his nose with a spoon.

Tina is joining the army.

That's rude.

Why can't people make their life decisions while I'm around to watch it?

I can see why you love it here.

I mean, it's no Oxford, but hey, not everybody can be aired.

So, this is me.

Wait, what?

This is where I need to be for my interview.

Come in.

I'll see you after.

What do you think of our Halloween costumes?

We wanted to capture your complete lack of originality.

We nailed it, right?

What the hell was the

door? I didn't want to jinx it.

I know it sounds crazy, but I thought if I told you about the interview, then I

might. And I really want this.

You wanted that clue.

A place here?

Specialised in set design.

Mm -hmm.

I thought that was just something you talked about, like when you said you

wanted to be a doctor.

In year 11, you watched me build the entire set for Romeo and Juliet.

I applied back in summer, and they put me on the reserve list.

A couple of people have dropped out or been thrown out, so, yeah, I think that

brings you up to date.

You don't have to be so weird about it.

You don't have to be so secretive about it.

Well, by the way, thanks for asking.

Cool. Oh, what was that for?

I thought if I literally stamped on your feet, it might make the metaphorical

infringing on your space easier to deal with.

You broke my heart too, you know.

The night I kissed Jake was the night I found out you were coming here.

I knew you were leaving me.

That doesn't make it OK.

You can't comment on our outfits for the party yet.

First, you have to hear the story behind the outfit.

It's got twists and turns.

Okay, so it all started at lunch and we had fish.

And I added pepper and Miju added salt and... And that's it.

That is the whole story.

Not quite as many twists and turns as I was promised, but the outfits look

amazing.

I love that I get to go to a college party without having to go to college.

How was college?

Good.

Seriously, guys, you can check my phone.

Things are okay now.

So, more importantly, how long is it going to take you to get ready?

You guys should probably go ahead.

I'll catch you up. I've just got some stuff I need to do.

What are you going at?

The most terrifying person I know.

My mother.

Thanks.

Compliment me on my outfit.

Russian princess, right?

Russian? Does it remind everyone I'm better than them? That doesn't seem like

obvious fit with being a nicer person.

Oh, are there so many dumb rules?

They're Nala's flatmates, right?

Yeah, and they're always here.

So where's Nala?

Dad, I wasn't expecting... It's Halloween.

We have to speak at Halloween.

Good point.

So, what will you be this year?

A ghost?

A monster?

A witch?

All three?

Here, I'll show you.

But I thought... That I wanted you to come home.

I did.

Of course I did.

You're my little girl, but I'm so proud that you're taking a chance.

You sacrificed coming home and seeing your family.

And look at you now.

You're so brave.

You're so strong.

Thanks, Dad.

And, um, I love you.

Hey,

I was waiting for you.

Sorry. I had to... I had to do some things.

So you're still coming?

I can't because... You can't because?

Because if I go, Jamie and Naomi are just going to rip into me again.

And I don't think I can handle that. And I don't want you to see me not handling

it. In fact, I didn't even want you to know anything about it. I just... I just

wanted you to think that everything was okay since you took the poster down.

You can't because... That's the thing about the truth.

It's hard to explain.

Is this about the cookie?

No. No, I like the cookie.

I didn't mean to scare you. I know we're friends, but it's... Please

come to the party.

Everybody else.

What's this for? Just open it, dummy.

My mother taught me to be decent, to brush my teeth twice a day, and to

say thank you.

Thank you, Nisha.

But I've got to ask, why have you given me a girl's bag?

Not just a girl's bag.

The suki.

My suki.

Couldn't bring myself to...

Walking to a charity shop.

Apparently I can bring myself to give it to you.

You can do what you want with it.

Give it away or sell it.

It's worth a lot of money.

I still don't get it.

You look sad.

When I'm sad, things make me feel better.

This is my best thing.

It's okay to judge me.

Good. Then I judge you.

We need to talk.

Do we?

Yes. Sad thing is, no one else can help.

If a kind word from a friend or family member solves a bullying problem, then,

well, the whole world would be a happier place. And what does fix it?

You.

The only weapon they have against you is the fact that you believe what they say

about you.

You just need to find the part that doesn't believe them.

Oh, and that's me, in case that wasn't clear.

Yeah, I got that.

But it's just so hard.

I never said it was easy.

All the same, you can do it.

Not wearing that, though.

Moths fly away when they're scared.

So, it's time to use what you're good at to make you strong enough.

High five?

Oh, sure, but only on the inside.

Can't high five your reflection.

Good point.

The storm is coming. I'm not going to breathe like

a dinosaur.

I can do this.

Question for you.

What's more difficult for a model?

Walking or pouting?

Why don't you tell me what's more difficult for you?

Hating me or hating yourself?

I don't hate myself.

No one bothers to make a person feel this low unless they are full of self

-loathing. We just don't think it's fair. You got your place here because of

you are. I got my place here despite who I am.

You know, you guys aren't the first people to think I'm not smart or not

talented enough. Hey, you're sponsored by one of them.

But if I'm not scared of him, why should I be scared of you?

You've thrown everything you have at me, and guess what? I am still here.

I've proved a lot of people wrong, and it is only a matter of time until I

you guys wrong too. So until then, why don't you leave me the hell alone?

I'm going to take me right to lots of something.

I think I did.

You go, girl.

I

come

in

peace.

I didn't have an actual white flag, so I thought I'd improvise.

Can we talk, please?

Go ahead.

Talk.

I just wanted to say I'm sorry.

And you're right.

I should have been honest from the beginning.

And the sad thing is, I just, I really wanted you to notice me.

Most people just say hi?

Yeah. No, I know.

I just figured guys probably hit on you all the time. I don't want to do that.

You know, I thought I could stand out this way.

I really wanted you to like me.

Because I like you.

You did all of this because you like me.

I mean, it's not the best approach, but... Because liking someone isn't

them.

Liking someone is wanting to make them smile.

Liking someone is wanting to get to know them.

Liking someone is baking them a cookie on Halloween and dressing up as a

even though you hate it. And I've got to go.

Have you seen Sam?

Sam!

I wanted to tell you I... Misha?

Hey, Nyla. You remember me?

Yeah.

Hi. Sorry. I was looking for something and it's

not here.

We've got this all together, no matter what they say.

We'll weather any storm as we'll ride it to the end. Just stay connected.