Sweetpeas POV
Every single person at Riverdale High thinks Toni and I are dating. I mean ew, I know. But, we both get why people who don't know us could think that, we're always together, hugging, teasing eachother, and on really rare occasions I will kiss her cheek or the top of her head. i know it sounds weird as fuck but it was just our thing. Neither of us had a regular childhood, neither of our parents showed any type of affection on any occasion and I was fine with that. Toni, was different. She saw other kids parents kissing their cheeks or heads when they were sad and IDK it might be a girl- thing or something but she wanted that. So I guess thats just how it started. I was pretty much her big brother and nothing more- ever. Sure it could look like we were a couple to people who didnt know us but we didnt really care, the serpents never thought we were, FP, Jughead, even Betty and Alice. All of them knew without asking that we were just friends.
"Toni you've liked her for ages, why don't you just ask her already?" I say
We live together so we have heart to hearts a lot and we're pretty close.
"Pea, she doesn't even know I exist, she only talks to me for insults," She says sighing
"I guarantee she would go out with you,"
"Pfft, doubt it,"
"Ya she would, you're hot Toni,"
"Punch in the gut?" She says smirking
"Bet. Punch in the gut 1 month, ask 2,"
"Ask 2 really?"
"Ya I'm not doing it for one!"
"Fine."
T and I made the "Punch in the gut" game when we were in 6th grade. Basically we anything we are so sure about we would let the other person punch us in the gut as hard as they can and we set rules every time. Never has "Punch in the gut" actually ended in punching, we've always both been right. She lies down with her head on my lap and we both fall asleep on the couch.
1 week later
Tonis POV
Its been a week since punch in the gut. I've been subtly flirting with Cheryl all week.
"Hey bombshell," I say seeing her fixing her mascara in the bathroom
"Topaz whats up?"
"Oh nothing," I say sighing
"What is it?"
"I just don't understand why you're putting on makeup, you're cute without it,"
"Awe you're so sweet," She says glancing at me with a small smile "By the way do you have the science homework, I lost mine,"
"Oh ya here," I say handing her the sheets "Don't worry I already wrote my number on the top," I wink
She blushes
"Thanks Maybe I'll use it," She says getting close to me
"Oh?" I smirk leaning towards her
I can tell she's into it and she leans in to kiss me
"Oh but bombshell, you thought it was gunna be that easy?" I say walking away
Now she was in my court
LUNCH
I was sitting next to Sweetpea in the lounge with jug and the core 4 or whatever they call themselves. Cheryl walks in and looks disappointed that there are no chairs.
"Awe Princess, there's no chairs but you can sit on my lap," I smirk
TO my surprise, Cheryl didn't miss a beat. She came over and sat right on my lap. Pea looks like he's gunna laugh his ass off.
"Oh and by the way Topaz, I don't have any underwear on," She whispers seductively in my ear
I just gulp and blush. We sit like this until V suggests they should go work on the vixens routine. They get up and leave but not before Cheryl turns and winks at me.
"Oooooo, what was that about?" Pea says laughing
"North and Southside princess getting it on," Fangs says
"Fuck you,"
They all laugh at me.
4 days later
(1 text from an unknown number)
UNKNOWN: Hey Cutie ;)
ME: Bombshell, whats up
Bombshell: How'd you know it wuz me?
ME: Oh well, I only give the hot girls my number
Bombshell: Oh?
ME: Ya
Bombshell: BTW, I would like to continue the little thing we had in the bathroom the other day
ME: Oh?
Bombshell: Why not pops at 7?
ME: Oh but sweetie why not the Wyrme at 8?
Bombshell: Fine
ME: Ooo did I just win a argument with THE Cheryl Blossom?
Bombshell: Don't push it Topaz
I close my phone and start laughing.
"Whats up Tones?" Pea says noticing my instant happiness
"Looks like i have a date with Cheryl at the Wyrm," I say smirking
"Ha told ya,"
"SHut it,"
He helps me pick an outfit and we walk to the Wyrm together. We sit down on bar stools and talk with Fangs and jughead. Sweetpea goes to the bathroom.
"I'm actually really nervous," I confess
"You should be, she's actually really hot and you two would be a power couple," Fangs squeals
"I know right!" I sigh "Oh she's late, probably not even coming,"
It was 8:15 and Cheryl was nothing if not punctual.
I slump, leaning my elbow on the table. Jughead is texting, probably Sweetpea because he's the only one who "speaks Toni" or whatever that means. He comes up behind me and hugs me.
"New bet, if she doesn't show up tonight you get to punch me in the gut, but I get to punch you in the gut if she shows,"
"Bet,"
"Even if this doesn't work out Toni, we love you, you know that," Jughead says
"I know thanks guys,"
Sweetpea kisses the top of my head just as Cher walks in.
"Go get your girl Tiny," He winks
I flip him off and walks towards Cheryl.
"Wow, you look great Toni," She says checking my outfit out
"Well you look better than I do Bombshell," I say winking
"Always a flirt Toni," She says rolling her eyes "but I love your outfit,"
"Thanks Sweetpea picked it out actually," I reply
"Well Sweetpea has good taste," She says
"I lied our date isn't here by the way,"
"Oh?"
"Ya, plus the boys would just heckle me all night,"
She laughs and grabs my hand
"Lead the way,"
We walk right behind the Wyrme into the forest, there is a clearing made by a lightning strike a few years back. I laid out a blanket and a picnic basket before we got here.
"Oh Toni I love it,"
"Really?"
"Really," She replies
We sit down and I pull out the Cherry coke I bought.
"Let me guess, some Cherry Coke for Cheryl Bombshell," I tease
"Oh you know me so so well TT,"
"Ooo lovin the nickname," I say winking "But there is one problem,"
"Did you forget cups?"
"No, not at all but this says 'Share a Coke with... your girlfriend,"
"Are you asking..."
"Cheryl Bombshell will you be my girlfriend?" I cut her off
"Yes," She squeals
I kiss her and she turns so she's straddling me. We end up cuddling and laying there all night.
...
LUNCH THE NEXT DAY
"Topaz, not only did red show up but- she's also your girlfriend now, so it's PIG time!" Sweetpea yells as he comes into the lounge
I was waiting for Cheryl and over course, Pea found me. I don;'t enjoy getting punched in the stomach, i don't think anyone does. And don't think for a second Sweets would hold back- because he wouldn't.
"Fine Pea make it quick, Cher's coming."
He gives me a fake pout, "this is gunna hurt Tines,"
He kisses the top of my head, just as Cher walks in the room.
"What the he-"
Is what I heard her say before Sweetpea gives me the hardest uppercut ever right in the stomach and the serpents and bulldogs cheer.
'Hey... Cher..." I get out between winces
"What the hell is happening?" She asks
"Your girlfriend made a PIG bet because she didn't think you were coming last night," Fangs explains
"TT, why didn't you think I was showing up?" She says pouting
"She thought you were too hot for her," Sweetpea says as i was trying to get my wind back
"Fuck you Pea,"
"Fuck you Toni," He says back
"Sweetpea detention NOW!" Weatherbee yells hearing him swear but not me
"Hey babe," I say finally good enough to stand straight and talk
"Hey Tones, are you ok?" She asks grabbing my hand
"I'm fine,"
"Why do you and Sweetpea do stupid bets like this,"
"Well, I only agree when the reward is worth it,"
"And was it?"
"Yes Cheryl Blossom, you are 100% worth it,"
We kiss and then go on a ride to Pops.
"Tones can I be honest?" She asks after sipping her strawberry milkshake
"Of course Cher, whats up?"
"I thought you and Sweetpea were dating, so I was surprised when you first asked me out, and then when he kissed your forehead today I thought you were dating and I got really confused," She says playing with the straw in her milkshake
"Seriously?' I laugh
"Its not funny,"
"In all seriousness Cher, Sweetpea has done that since we were kids. Kinda his way of helping me when I'm sad, scared or when he's giving me bad news or punching me. I don't know if I've ever told you this but I grew up without parents so when i saw the other girls parents who would kiss their foreheads and braid their hair I would get sad so Sweetpea even learned how to braid and he would do my hair every morning. I know its kinda weird but we looked after eachother for as long time. Iyou dont want him to do it, I'll tell him to stop. I totally get it, plus it's pretty much just a joke now." I explain
"No T, it's ok and I'm sorry I even brought that up. I just wanted to let you know why I was standoffish and so frazzled when I walked in. It doesnt bother me at all,"
"Is going to tell you this story at lunch anyways because Sweets and i are close and some people assume we are a thing, but we're not,"
She smiled grabs my hand
"What about I tell you about my messed up childhood tomorrow at lunch,"
"Whenever you're ready bombshell,"
