Rydel Lynch — Ross Lynch's sister and one of Courtney's bestfriends — is notorious for setting up special events and parties for family and friends for her Youtube Channel. Of course, Courtney never fails to be there.

When you were invited by a mutual friend to this costume party you almost declined, but let's face it; sitting at home on a Friday night on Halloween working on puzzles is loser behavior and you're hardly in your mid twenties.

So, of course you came.

A kaleidoscope of color assaults your vision as you step into Rydel's decked out house, which is really more of a mansion considering its location on the outskirts of Hollywood. Music blasts, and the halls are nearly packed. People are scattered everywhere, most of which you've never even seen in the friend group. Oh, it's one of those parties. I mean, of course it is. Who doesn't go all out at a Halloween costume party? It's LA. Live a little.

Red solo cup in hand, you set off to find the others. It doesn't take long before you find your friends out by the pool, and you recognize Rydel immediately. The blonde is standing next to an almost alarmingly tall brunette, who's wearing a slightly more casual cowboy — or in this case, girl — costume.

Courtney looks over at you as you approach the group, watching as the others readily greet you. She's never been introduced to you before. With a not unkind expression, she tilts her head. She thought she'd already met all of Rydel's friends. Guess not.

After the girls all exchange their pleasantries, she pipes up, and you're almost taken aback to learn this girl's got an Australian accent.

"I like your costume. It's very uh," She gestures at you with her cup in hand. "It's cute." She pauses before continuing. "I've never seen you hang with Rydel before. I'm Courtney."

She leans back against a nearby fold-out beach chair, before clearing her throat and standing up straight again, awkwardly sipping her punch.

Leaning on a beach chair isn't a smart move, Courtney. They could slip. Stupid.