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When you're named after a fictional show with the central premise is to slayed demons and vampires, it would make sense to love horror movies. Buffy Driscoll was the opposite and hated horror movies and would avoid any film or event that goes bump in the night or goosebumps galore.
When she met Marty Pacione in her sophomore year at Brown, she learned that he loved every and anything about Halloween. With thirteen days until Halloween, Buffy had an excellent date night idea, movie night at his place. This was a challenge that Buffy knew she could do. If she picked the right film, maybe, just maybe, she can alternate a movie besides Die Hard in the collection. Accept Buffy had no idea which movie to watch and called in some reinforcements, she dialed her best friend, Andi, who mention the Train to Busan, "If you want a great horror film, you have to go to my people," says Andi.
Twenty minutes into the movie, Marty and Buffy were cuddling in the dark, eating popcorn. Watching an American Horror film is nothing compared to watching a Korean one. Marty was entirely in a trance reading the subtitles and subconsciously rubbing his girlfriend's shoulder. Buffy, on the other hand, was freaking out by each movement on-screen and off-screen. When he reaches for the popcorn, his action makes Buffy screams.
"Stop it, Pacione!"
"I'm not doing anything, Driscoll. You're the one that keeps moving and … spilling the popcorn."
Buffy raises the blanket in an attempt to cover half of her face. "Seriously, I will bite you if you move again."
Marty kisses her temple and returns his attention to the screen. "Whoa."
The screen shows another violent action. "KDJODSJ," shrieks Buffy.
Marty glances over to see the blankets covering Buffy. "Look if you're scared." Another action on the screen turns his attention back. "DAMN!"
"What's going on? What happens?!"
Popcorn on the floor and a scared girlfriend under the covers was not how Marty imagine this date going. Pausing the movie, he joins Buffy under the covers with a soft smile.
"Buffy, are you okay?"
Buffy was not okay, and she made a mental note to kill Andi for her movie suggestion.
"Buff?"
"I'm not scared. I had an idea for our blanket fort."
"During the movie?"
"I was inspired by that thing chasing... Marty, what was that?"
Marty exhales and bites the inside of his cheeks from laughing. He knew her pride would not allow her to admit that she was afraid.
"I think it's a brilliant move to make a "fear blanket fort". You know, in case I become afraid."
"I'm mean, I was named after the chosen one?"
Marty nods in agreement. "Yeah, I know you're not scared.. but, when we go back out there. Can we watch it with the lights on?"
"Yeah, I think it will help you from freaking out."
"Thanks, Driscoll. I knew you would understand."