Goodbye Angel

Four

Adeline's P.O.V

It's been a few weeks since dad's funeral. I have spent a lot of time with Sweet Pea. I'll admit, it was nice to be with Sweet Pea again but I wasn't sure if I wanted to be in a relationship just yet.

"Your wardrobe needs an upgrade, Adeline," Cheryl told me as she ran through my closet. I sat on my bed with Toni.

"That's why I called you two to help me out. Maybe I can go for a soft girl and baddie aesthetic?" I asked.

"I like it. Let's go to the mall then ladies," Cheryl smiled.

I had just enough money saved up to buy some new outfits. Once we made it to the mall, we started to walk around to each store that Cheryl knew would be good.

"How's Beckham, Adeline?" Cheryl asked me.

"He's good. We've talked a couple times," I tell her.

"Sweet Pea has been telling me about how you two have been spending a lot of time together," Toni told me.

"Has he?" I asked.

"Yup! You know, he's really changed since you left for Chicago," Toni told me.

"Has he?"

"Mhm."

"Enough boy talk. Adeline, try on some of these outfits," Cheryl smiled as she handed me a bunch of clothes.

"Yes ma'am."

After shopping with Cheryl and Toni, I went through my clothes to get rid of some old outfits.

"These are cute," mom said as she looked at some of my new clothes.

"Thanks. Cheryl and Toni went shopping with me," I smiled.

"How do you feel about going into your junior year?" Mom asked me.

"I'm kinda nervous," I tell her.

"I know you're going to do great," mom smiled at me.

I heard my phone ring, making me grab it from my nightstand. Beckham's picture and name popped was on display. I answered the phone before sitting on my bed.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Adeline. How are you?"

"I'm doing fine."

"That's good to hear."

"What's up Beckham?"

"I was wondering if you'd like to go to Pop's diner with me for some dinner," Beckham told me.

"Um yeah. I'd like that," I tell him.

"Great! I'll pick you up in fifteen?"

"Sounds great," I tell him.

After I hung up the phone, my mom looked at me in speculation.

"Who was that?"

"Beckham."

"Are you two dating again? I thought you and Sweet Pea had a thing," mom mentioned.

"I'm not dating either of them. I don't want to lead them on either. I just want to focus on school," I tell her.

"I see. Well, I'll let you get ready for your outing with Beckham then," mom winked before walking out of my room.

Once Beckham picked me up, we went to Pop's diner. I sat on one side of the booth while Beckham sat on the other side.

"I saw on Cheryl's Instagram story that you, her, and Toni went shopping today," Beckham told me.

"Yeah. I asked them to help upgrade my wardrobe," I tell him.

"Why? You already have great style," Beckham told me.

"I wanted to change my aesthetic."

Beckham chuckled a little. Pop came by with our food and settled it in front of us.

"Here you two go," Pop smiled at us.

"Thank you Pop," I smiled.

"How are you Adeline?" Pop asked me.

"I'm fine, Pop. Thank you for asking," I tell him.

"If you need anything, just let me know," Pop told me before walking off. I started to eat a little of my hamburger and fries.

"You must be really getting tired of people asking you if you're fine," Beckham asked me. I swallowed my food before taking a sip of my drink.

"Kinda. I understand that everyone wants to make sure that Archie, my mom, and I are okay but it gets tiring after some time," I tell him.

"Since school is starting up again and the first football game will be up as well, would you wear my jersey?" Beckham asked me.

"Your jersey? I'm not your girlfriend, Beckham," I tell him.

"No but you are my girl... space between the words... friend," Beckham mentioned. I chuckled a little and nodded.

"Okay. I will wear your jersey," I tell him.

"I know you've been spending some time with Sweet Pea by the way," Beckham told me.

"How did you know?"

"Reggie told me. And honestly, if you're happy, I'm happy for you. I just want to be friends since you were the first person I met when I came to Riverdale," Beckham told me.

"Well, I would love to be friends with you no matter what," I smiled at him.

"Cool. So, will I see you in a couple of my classes this school year?" Beckham asked me.

"Maybe," I shrugged.

"Oh, did you hear that we have a new principal?" Beckham asked me.

"No. I didn't know about that," I tell him.

"I heard he's strict," Beckham mentioned.

"We need a strict teacher in our school. Otherwise, Archie and his friends are gonna do something incredibly stupid and we will have restrictions and limits on our fun," I scoffed.

"Well, here's to a new year and hopefully a less crazy one," Beckham told me as he raised his soda. I chuckled before raising my cup with him.

"To a new year and hopefully a less crazy one," I repeated.