A New Me

Dear Diary

Dear Diary,

So, I guess this is my last entry of Chicago High... A day to say my last goodbyes to my closest friends Ruby and Lexi, we've been friends - no... Best friends for years. 3 Amigos people called us. But that wasn't even the hardest part... Let me take you back to where it begun. Elementary school.

"GIVE IT BACK NOW!" I screamed as some bully stole my crayons. "NO!" He demanded as he began to run away with them. And out of nowhere my Hero came along and tackled him to the ground (I Know a little dramatic but give a girl a break, first boy to ever be nice to me. So to me... he was my hero!)

"Here you go Betty" Todd said as he handed them to me with a grin on his face. And from that day we was inseparable. He was my first everything. First date, first boyfriend, first kiss, first - you know.. I just can't believe I'm saying goodbye to him-

A voice interrupted my writing...

"Shouldn't You be packing Bett?" Todd said as he stood at the doorway of my bedroom. "Im basically all done, just finishing my last entry in this town" I said, a tear began to roll down my face. He practically ran over to comfort me.

"This isn't a goodbye, so don't you dare say your goodbyes to me.. OK? We are going to make this work. I'll visit as much I can, and we can talk every night on the phone if you want to, NO - every hour of the day even!" He giggled and tucked a strand of my hair behind my ear. "I don't know how to be me without you Todd... I love you so much" I sniffled. "Of course you do, don't be silly, I Love you more.. and hey... you're not without me remember, if you ever feel lonely just hold you locket" He said pointing at the silver necklace around my neck. Inside is two pictures... on the left side is a picture of us in Elementary school, the right side was our first date on the beach. He bought me it for one of my birthdays and I've never took it off since.

"I'm gonna load these boxes in the truck okay?" "Ok, I'll finish up here" I said, wiping away my tears. I grabbed my pen and continued...

I'm moving to a place called Riverdale. The town just seems eerie, it was in the papers the other day a young boy from Riverdale High (The School I WILL BE ATTENDING MAY I ADD!!) got murdered. Still, good old Allison Cooper (My Mom) will not listen. Ah... I know I need to give it a chance but scary a new start isn't it. Anyway, I'll update you after a few days and tell you how its going. Love from, A very upset and an emotionally drained - Betty Cooper.

As I made my way down the stairs Ruby & Lexi had just arrived, once again for like the hundredth time that day, I could feel myself welling up. They ran up to me and gave me a group hug.

"You better not replace us" Lexi said also crying. "How could I ever replace you guys!" I answered. "You better not fill my spot with another amigo" I warned. "Auditions for the spot are being held tonight' Ruby teased.

Moments passed as we said our goodbyes and packed everything in the truck. We hugged one last time, and jumped in the truck with my mom. It was just us two moving. You see, my dad left my Mom not long ago, still to this day I don't know why...Mom used to go to Riverdale High, she wanted us both to move back into the town she grew up in.

So we was on the way to Riverdale and this is where the small talk began.

"Look I know you hate me Elizabeth, but I promise this move is for your own good. A fresh start!" Mom said as she saw me daydreaming out the window.

"A fresh start without Dad you mean". I bit back. There was a silence, I realised how bitchy I sounded... "I'm sorry, that was rude of me. Mom, I don't hate you, I hate what's happening. I hate the fact daddy left. I hate the fact I've left behind my friends and boyfriend. I Hate the fact I got to start a new school. I just hate everything about this!"

"I Know I know, I'm so sorry. In months time you will thank me, I promise." Mom replied.

And the conversation was left at that. We eventually arrived at Riverdale. To our house. To my surprise... It was lovely. A nice porch with hanging baskets filled with fresh flowers and a swing chair to sit out at night time. As much as I hate to admit it, it was nice. My bedroom was just as nice. As me and Mom carried boxes in we heard a friendly voice.

"Hi, you guys must be our new neighbours.. Im Fred, Fred Andrews" The polite man stuck his hand out.

"Wow you really haven't changed a bit" My Mom giggled as she shook his hand. "Alice is that you?! What you doing back, I hardly recognized you, you look great! He said with the biggest smile on his face. "Just a change in scenery for me and my daughter. This is Elizabeth" her hand gestured towards me. "Please, call me Betty' I replied. "Well Betty, Welcome to Riverdale, this is my son Archie" We both gave each other a nod hello.

Fred and Archie continued to help us unload the boxes, Mom and Mr Andrews were chatting non stop as they unboxed the boxes in the house. They left it down to me and Archie to carry them in.

"So, Er Betty. Will you be attending Riverdale High?" Archie said, as we was walking up to my house with boxes in our hands. "Yes, first day is tomorrow." There was a pause. Maybe a moment of realization. "Archie, you think i'll be okay there?" I asked nervously. "Stick with me, you'll be fine."

It started getting really late, all the boxes were inside, and we was slowly sorting through them. I was trying prepare myself for my first day at school tomorrow. I was so nervous. The only person who can normally calm me down. I reached in my pocket, and took out my phone.

10:31PM : I know its late I'm sorry. I miss you already. Me & Mom are settled in now, I'm so nervous for school tomorrow, I Wish you could be here.

I put my phone down but it bleeped almost straight away...

10:31PM: Hey you! Glad you're both settled. Missing you so much already. You are going to smash it tomorrow. No need to be nervous, everyone will love you, just like I do. Now try to get some sleep, you've got a busy day tomorrow. Love you, Goodnight :)

I placed my phone on the night stand and grabbed my locket tight and drifted off to sleep...