Roommates | CHONI |

Three

It didn't take long before Veronica had gotten details to the party, they decided to walk rather than get an Uber so they could carry on their conversations, the girls walked in front chatting about their life's before college while the boys followed talking about a recent football match. The party was at a frat house, it was only 5pm but the music was loud and there was already plenty of drunk teenagers. Veronica grabbed hold of Cheryl's hand to pull her through the crowd, they found a spot in the kitchen where they stood as the boys got them drinks. Cheryl had to admit she got along with the boys as well as Veronica better than she'd originally expected, especially as the drinks were flowing. She could feel herself getting tipsy as the evening turned into night. The girls found a spot to dance, their drinks still in hand. A couple of boys danced their way towards them which caused the redhead and dark haired boy to claim their girls. Archie took Veronica's hand pulling her towards him and Nick decided to shoot his shot with Cheryl. He wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her in to dance, she was drunk and wanting to feel like other girls her age so she accepted by wrapping her arms around his neck allowing her body to move to the music. Cheryl was having a good time it was nice that she knew she could go home without worrying her parents were waiting up for her. 

It got late and Veronica and Archie couldn't keep their hands off each other 'we're gonna head home' Veronica said with her hand in Archie's 'let me get your number Cheryl so we can meet up again soon'. Veronica passed over her phone so Cheryl could put in her number. They hugged each other before leaving, something sober Cheryl wouldn't normally do. 'Let me walk you walk you home' Nick smiled taking hold of Cheryl's hand, again she accepted. Nick walked next to Cheryl hand in hand 'I really like you' he broke the silence. 'You do? Cheryl's eyes trained on the side walk as they both tried to keep their balance. 'I do, you're really something special'. Nick was being nice to her something she wasn't used to. She knew he was a decent boy maybe she could try and push down the feelings she had when she thought about being with a guy. Maybe all girls felt like that, her mother always told her eventually she'll find a husband that will put up with her and it was her job to keep him happy. They eventually made it to Cheryl's building and room door without falling over. She opened the door noticing Toni wasn't home, then she did something she knew without a doubt sober Cheryl would have never done 'do you want to come in?'. Nick nodded and entered the room, as Cheryl closed the door she turned back to the dark haired boy and decided to see what all the fuss was about. She reached her arms around his neck and kissed him, he immediately responded his hands roaming her body. Nothing, Cheryl felt nothing like she'd heard other girls talk about. In fact if she was honest with herself it felt wrong, she pushed that to the back of her mind, the alcohol helped. Nick lead her to the her bed, laying her down and climbing on top of her, kissing her neck. Cheryl was starting to feel a little claustrophobic, the scratch of his stubble on her pale skin made her feel ill. This was surely not how this was meant to feel, yet she continued as Nick removed his jacket and shirt, even as he reached around her back to her zipper. Suddenly the door swung open, Toni came stumbling in being a little tipsy herself. She reaches for the light switch filling the dark room with light. 'Holy shit sorry' she attempted to cover her eyes as she backed out of the room about to leave. 'It's fine Toni' Cheryl found herself saying. She apologised to Nick but she was secretly relieved that the annoying gang member had disturbed them. 'To be continued' he smirked as he got his shirt and jacket on. He lent in for a kiss before he left.

Nick gave Toni a less than kind look as he passed her in the hall. Once the boy was out of sight and she thought she'd gave Cheryl enough time to get decent she poked her around the door. 'Why didn't you put a sock on the door or something? Toni laughed. Cheryl rolled her eyes as she reached over and turned the lamp on 'could you turn off the light' she groaned. Toni did as she was told reaching for the light switch, leaving only the lamp lighting the room 'I'm sorry Cheryl I didn't realise you weren't alone' she said as she made her way over to her own bed, sitting down. 'It's fine Toni' Cheryl sent her a small smile. Toni was surprised, she was expecting Cheryl to at least be angry. 'Everything okay?' Toni asked. 'Fine Toni, I'm just going to head into the bathroom to prepare for bed' she said grabbing some of her nightwear. Toni shrugged it off as Cheryl passed her. Cheryl looked at herself in the mirror after she'd closed the bathroom door, she was on the verge of tears wondering what was wrong with her. She shook her head and busied herself by getting ready for bed, still wobbling as she moved around due to the alcohol. Once she was changed and removed her make up she opened the door to head for bed. What she didn't expect was Toni be getting undressed in the middle of the room. Now it was Cheryl's turn to get in a fluster 'oh sorry, I didn't realise you was changing' she said as she rushed to her bed trying not to look at the girl who was now in only her underwear. 'It's fine Cheryl, I'm not shy' she laughed. Toni didn't bother with pyjamas she just crawled into bed in her underwear. Cheryl also got into bed trying to look anywhere other than Toni. 'I didn't realise you had a boyfriend Cheryl?' Toni questioned trying to start a small conversation, little did she know Cheryl was as drunk as her. 'He's not my boyfriend' Cheryl's answer was short but slightly slurred. 'Oh right. Cool' Toni didn't want to push she got the message and also realised she wasn't the only intoxicated one. To her surprise Cheryl spoke up next 'Was the guy here this morning your gang member boyfriend?' Cheryl tried to come across bitchy but it sounded to Toni more like curiosity. 'Who? Jughead?' she laughed. Cheryl just nodded. 'No way, I mean we hooked up once in high school but he's like my brother. Besides I'm more into girls'. Cheryl's eyes went wide and although she tried to mask it quickly Toni noticed. 'That's not a problem is it?' Toni asked knowing not everyone was happy that same sex relationships existed including her own uncle. 'Of course not' Cheryl looked over making eye contact with Toni. 'Okay good' Toni smiled.

It was silent for a while neither girl asleep but neither pushing to make conversation. Toni was tapping away on her phone while Cheryl just laid in bed staring at the ceiling. Eventually Cheryl turned on to her side to face her gang member roommate taking in the soft features of her face and wondering how someone like Toni would ever be taken seriously in a gang. 'Take a picture it lasts longer' Toni laughed. Sober Cheryl wouldn't be caught staring at anyone for any other reason than to intimidate them. She scoffed 'I'm not staring I was just wondering how someone as small as you could be in a gang'. Toni looked over 'are you serious, have you seen these babies' Toni begins to flex her muscles the best she can while lounging in bed, this earns her a small laugh from the redhead. 'Oh so you do know how to laugh' Toni smirked feeling proud that she made the ice queen laugh. 'Don't push it' Cheryl smiled back. 'You know I think we'd be good friends if you gave me the chance' Toni was always brave but she liked to push boundaries when she was drunk. 'I don't do friends Toni Topaz'. 'Of course not, why would anyone need friends? Especially a low class gang member friend right? Goodnight Cheryl I'm sure we'll speak the next time we're both drunk again'. And with that Toni turned to face the wall. Cheryl felt a little pang of guilt in her chest, it must be the alcohol, Cheryl Blossom didn't feel bad for the way she treated people. She reached over and turned off the lamp before turning over willing for sleep to take over her drunken body. She tried to think about Nick, she tried to make herself feel the way girls should feel about a boy but her mind drifted to Toni in her underwear and the words rushing around her head 'besides I'm more into girls'. That wasn't Cheryl though she wasn't attracted to Toni, she wasn't interest in girls the way she should be with boys, at least that's what she told herself as she fell asleep.