Maya, a petite girl with a mischievous glint in her eye, stands nervously adjusting the hem of her maid dress. The crowd is a mix of pirates, witches, and ghouls, each absorbed in their own revelry.
Lena, her best friend, is concealed beneath Maya's skirt, her arms wrapped tightly around Maya's waist, stifling giggles as they try to blend into the crowd.
"Do you think anyone will notice?" Lena whispers, her voice muffled.
"Not if we stick to the plan," Maya replies, trying not to draw attention as they shuffle towards the snack table.
Maya carefully picks up a cup of punch, attempting to appear casual despite the unusual bulge around her midsection.
Eli, a tall boy dressed as Dracula, watches Maya with curiosity. His eyes narrow as he notices something strange about her movements.
"Is it just me, or is that maid acting a bit... odd?" Eli comments to his friends, nodding towards Maya.
Maya feels Lena shift, trying to get a better look at the festivities. Suddenly, Maya stumbles, and Lena slips from beneath the dress, landing on the floor with a gasp.
The crowd pauses, surprise turning to laughter as they realize the prank.
Eli approaches, offering Lena a hand up, a grin plastered on his face.
"That's the best costume trick I've seen all night!"
Lena and Maya exchange a relieved glance, joining in the laughter as they enjoy the unexpected success of their Halloween escapade.
Maya and Lena, now side by side, revel in the attention, their prank having made the night unforgettable.
"Next year, we'll have to come up with something even better," Maya declares with a wink.
"Agreed," Lena laughs, as they dive back into the heart of the Halloween celebration.
