Forever Boy- SP 4 ✔️

Chapter 58- In Memoriam

A long one, the longest I've I ever posted, but I didn't want to post this one up in parts. I kind of wanted to just write and get this one out of the way. I cried so much writing this chapter. Even after all these years it still gets to me. This chapter is not only dedicated to Luke Perry, but I want to dedicate this chapter to anyone you guys have lost in your lives. If you would like to share any memories about your loved ones please feel free down in the comments. Lots of love to you all ❤️

The last few months have been quite in Riverdale since the farm. Gryphons and Gargoyles thankful we're already becoming a suburban legend. July 4 was coming up and we would would be finally having a parade. The first one in 3 years. The first one the Serpents will get to join, not that there are many of us left
"Hey babe how's the float coming along?"
"Good. You grabbing a brush to help?" I ask Sweet Pea as he walks over to where me and the others are working
"Of course I am. Any of you want a drink?"
"A Lemonade would be amazing" I jump down from the float and wrap my arms around Peas neck while he places his hands on my hips. We're about to kiss just as a familiar red car comes driving up to Pops. Cheryl steps out
"Well well well. Stop the presses"
"Here we go" Pea mutters as he pulls away from me, but keeps his one arm around my waist
"The Riverdale rag finally reported a story accurately. Not only only is there going to be some hideous, janky parade snaking its way through town, you lot are the architects of this outrage"
"What's your problem, Cheryl?"
"My problem, Veronica, is that the 4th of July is a day of tragedy for Riverdale, not celebration"
"Jason wouldn't want...." Cheryl gives me a death stare. I throw my hands up in the air
"Cheryl, Riverdale hasn't held a parade out of respectfor what happened to your brother
in like, years" Betty tries to reason "I think it's time"
"I mean, you don't have to come" Jug says
"Oh, I'll be there, insufferable Smurf. Front and centre. With a sign of protest in one hand and a horn of compressed air to silence any revelry in the other"
"Right" I frown at Cheryl. She gets back in her car and drives off
"Anyone hungry for breakfast?"
"Your always hungry Jug" I laugh shaking my head "but I guess we could all do with using a break"

"So, camping this weekend, are we still on?" Hug asks pouring syrup over his pancakes
"I'm open, but what are we talking about here?"
"The woods" Betty chuckles replying to Veronica "but remember, this could possibly be our last summer to do this because next year we'll be getting ready to go to college"
"Don't remind me" Pea groans. I place my hand in his thigh under the table
"Hey you'll be fine. We have both applied for the same collage which isn't that far away from here to either way we will both see each other" Archie's phone starts ringing
"Hey dad" he answers smiling. His expression then changes making me worried
"Arch?" I frown as he gets up. I get up following him "Archie what's wrong?" Archie drops his phone and falls the the ground "Archie what's going on?" I pick up the phone "dad what's wrong? What's going on?"
"I'm sorry to inform you but Mr Andrews was hit by a car. He died...."
"No. No he didn't. This is some sick prank"
"I'm sorry..." I let out a blood curdling scream. Peas arms are immediately wrapped around me keeping me up. I turn my body into him and just cry.

I sit at home watching Vegas and Hot Dog crying at the front door
"I talked to the sheriff up in Cherry Creek. Sounds like, what happened was, Fred was driving home to Riverdale when he, he pulled over to help someone whose car had stalled on the side of the road and uh, another vehicle
came up on them way too fast and, and, he was struck by..." FP can't help but let his emotions out, which only make mom cry more
"No"
"Dads gone" I finally look up to FP wiping a tear that's fallen down my face
"I'm sorry, Mary. I'm sorry Archie, Aurora"
"Did the other car stop?" Archie asks. I stand up and walk over to the dogs not wanting to hear the answer. I assume FP shakes his head "So, it was a hit-and-run" I cry into Vegas while Hot Dog places his head into my lap "We have to find out who did it. We have to catch them"
"No Red. You don't even think about that right now. I'll work with the sheriff's office up in Cherry Creek and make sure all this is taken care of. You understand?"
"So, what happens now?" Archie asks
"I'm going out" I say standing up. I take my Serpent jacket from the coat rack, where dads is. I stare at it for a moment before opening the front door and walking out and heading to tent city where not many of us Serpents are left. I need Sweet Pea to be with me.