There's No Place Like Hawkins//Stranger Things. SH

SIXTY SIX

The Hellfire Club

Catherine walked into the living room of the Henderson household, a smile fixed to her face. She lifted her arms as she span in a circle, showing her dress off to her family. Her parents had proud smiles on their faces whilst her brother rolled his eyes- he'd rather be playing Dungeons and Dragons with the Party at Mike's house than watch his sister perform a mini fashion show. "What do you think?" Cat asked, coming to a stop as she faced her family.

"You look lovely, sweetheart." Her mom grinned. "I can't believe my baby is going off to her first high school dance." She lifted a tissue to her eyes, wiping away a stray tear.

Cat looked down at her red dress she'd picked out three weeks prior with Nancy Wheeler and Barbara Holland. "You think?" She asked, looking back up at her parents. "You don't think it's too bright?" Claudia shook her head in answer.

"You look perfect." James Henderson smiled. "You'll be the prettiest girl at the dance."

Cat looked down at her feet as she rolled her eyes. "You guys have to say that." She muttered. "You're my parents." She turned her gaze to her younger brother. "What do you think, Dusty? Give me your honest opinion. Do I look ridiculous?"

Dustin shook his head. "No, the dress suits you Kit."

"Thanks, Dusty." Cat smiled, crossing over to the couch he was sat on. She ruffled his hair, causing him to frown in annoyance and shove her hand away.

"There's just one thing missing." James said, picking up a small box from the floor next to the sofa he was sat on with his wife. At Cat's curious look, James handed her the box. "Every princess needs the perfect shoes."

Even though Cat hated it when her father called her anything girly- such as 'princess'- she couldn't help but smile as she held the box in her hands. She removed the lid, a small gasp leaving her lips as she saw the shoes her father had gifted her. "Oh, wow." She whispered, taking the shoes out of the box. She placed them on the floor, gently slipping her feet into them as her father took back the empty box. "Dad, I don't know what to say... They're just like Dorothy's in the 'Wizard of Oz'. Thank you." Her eyes filled with tears as she tried not to cry from happiness.

James smiled as he observed how happy his eldest was. "I'm glad you like them, sweetheart."

Cat couldn't tear the grin off her face as she spun for a second time, this time admiring her shoes. They were a deep red colour, with little gems sparkling as they caught the lights dotted around the room. "They're perfect." Cat breathed out.

Claudia clasped her hands together on her lap, aware that the time was edging closer to the time of the dance. She didn't want her daughter to be late to her first ever high school dance. "So, is this date of yours coming to pick you up?" Claudia asked.