Roommates | CHONI |

Eleven

The sun shining in Cheryl's face pulled her from her slumber, she shot up and reached for her phone. 'Shit, guys get up we've overslept'. She pulled the blankets off of Veronica and launched a pillow at Toni as she dashed for the bathroom. Cheryl Blossom was never late. 'What the hell Cher!' Toni groaned as she sat up. Veronica cracked open her eye 'what's going on? Wait what time is it?'. Toni looked at her phone 'shit it's 8am if we don't hurry we're gonna be late'. They both jumped out of bed and threw on their clothes, all Toni's things were in the bathroom. She ran to the bathroom door pushing it open 'sorry no time, gonna be late' she rushed grabbing her things from the cabinet. She stopped for a second looking at Cheryl in a skirt and red laced bra and sent her a wink before rushing out. 'This girl' Cheryl thought. As she was putting on her shirt Veronica came in 'sorry no time'. 'Can a girl get a little privacy' Cheryl rolled her eyes as she made her way to her desk to do her make up. As she was putting on her shoes Veronica spoke 'fancy a little get together at my place Saturday if you are both up for it guys? Don't worry no Nick'. Cheryl nodded 'sure'. Veronica looked at Toni 'uh okay'. 'Good Toni bring your friends. Let's get to class'. They all rushed out the door.

Toni spent lunch with Jughead and Fangs, she confided in them about her situation with Cheryl. 'Toni, when Cheryl said Veronica was baiting her because she thought she liked you I think she meant like you like you' Jughead said. 'Yeah Toni, how oblivious can you be' Fangs laughed 'the girl's in limbo. She wants you, she's just scared to admit it'. 'You really think so?' Toni asked. 'Is THE Toni Topaz doubting herself, I thought you were the expert' Jughead joked. 'This is different. She's different' Toni slipped out immediately regretting it. 'Seriously?' Jughead asked 'have you actually found someone you could, dare I say... date'. 'I don't know guys' she put her head in her arms. 'Look all I'm saying is get your girl, Cheryl is hot even I know that. She'll have plenty or guys and girls fighting for her attention I'm sure' Fangs said. 'Let's change the subject' Toni lifted her head again 'Veronica's asked us to attend a gathering, you guys up for it?'. 'Sure thing' Fangs nodded. 'I will if you ask the blonde' Jughead smirked. 'I'm not sure Betty will be up for that'. 'Please' he flashed his eyelashes at her. 'Fine I'll ask but no promises, I'm working everyday this week anyway'. 'Thanks Tiny' he smiled shoving his burger into his mouth.

After the day was done it was Toni who was home first, she had a quick shower and got herself ready for work. As she entered the bedroom again Cheryl was sat at her desk on her laptop. 'Oh hey Cheryl, I'm about to go to work. I'm working all week until the weekend, will you be okay?' she decided she was gonna be forward with Cheryl after seeing her blush at the wink she'd sent her this morning. 'I'm a big girl, I'll be fine' Cheryl smirked. 'Fine, don't miss me too much' she smirked as she left the room locking it behind her. It was only Tuesday but Cheryl had plenty of work she could get in front with. At some point during her typing away her stomach began to growl. She needed to get some food to keep in this room. She looked around trying to figure out where she could fit some storage. She figured out in her head how she was going to do it and pulled up Amazon to order some of the things she needed. It could be a surprise for Toni, the girl was that messy she was sure she wouldn't mind. After she'd finished online shopping and her work she decided to go and get some food. She got on her coat as it was getting cold outside due to the sun setting and made her way to the café.

When Cheryl pushed opened the door, the bell above jingled bringing Toni's attention to her. 'You missing me too much?' Toni smirked. 'You wish' Cheryl smirked back. 'What can I get you roomie?' Toni asked. 'Just a cherry cola and a cheese toastie please' she smiled. 'A cherry cola for Cheryl Bombshell, coming right up'. 'Hey Red' Cheryl heard coming from the table behind her. She turned and saw Jughead and Fangs sat down. 'Come take a seat' Fangs gestured to the seat across from him. She looked over to Toni 'it's fine' she smiled 'I'll bring your order over'. Cheryl nodded and took a seat across from the boys. 'Pining after Toni I see' Jughead laughed earning him a smack in the chest from Fangs. They quickly behaved as they saw Toni coming over with Cheryl's order. 'There you go, can I get you anything else?' Toni asked sending the boys a warning glare, she knew they wouldn't be able to help themselves and resist the opportunity to tease Cheryl. 'That's fine thank you Toni' Cheryl looked up and watched as Toni walked away. 'Eye's up here Red' Jughead said. Just as Cheryl rolled her eyes they heard the door jingle. 'Oh hell no' the group heard Toni say. As soon as the boys saw whoever just walked through the door they jumped out of their seats. These people are always ready for a fight Cheryl thought before she turned around to see who it was. Nick. What a surprise. He raised his hands as he saw the group 'I'm sorry, I didn't know you'd be here' he looked at Cheryl before leaving the café.

'Well I expected a little more drama than that' Fangs said confused as they sat back down. 'Red here must have scared him, you'd make a good Serpent' Jughead sat shooting her a smile. That made her genuinely smile at him. 'Are you okay?' Toni rushed over to ask. Cheryl looked up 'don't worry Toni I'm fine'. 'Toni don't you have a job to do? Instead of being Cheryl's knight in shining armour' Jughead laughed. 'Shut up' she kicked him under the table where the other customers couldn't see. Cheryl's hand on hers pulled her from scolding the beaning wearing boy 'really Toni I'm fine, thank you though, for checking up on me' she smiled before moving her hand back to her food. Jughead made kissy face's at Toni while Cheryl wasn't looking before she turned to go back to serving other customers. Cheryl asked Jughead if he had got the blonde girls number since he was so interested in other people's love life just as she walked passed their table making him turn bright red and getting a laugh from Fangs. Cheryl could play him at his own game and she didn't mind spending time with the two boys even if they could be slightly annoying, especially Jughead.

After about half an hour the boys decided it was time to leave and go home 'do you want us to walk you home Red or are you waiting on Toni? I think she finishes in about an hour'. 'I'll wait for Toni I guess, thanks for the offer though'. 'No problem' Jughead said 'see you'. 'Yeah bye Red' Fangs said as he followed Jughead. 'Goodbye dear Antoinette' the boys teased and waved as they left. After about ten minutes Toni made her way over to the redhead 'Didn't you want to leave with the boys?'. 'I thought I'd escort you home, it's a dangerous world' Cheryl smirked. 'My hero' Toni laughed 'but I can look after myself, how many times do I have to tell you I'm in a gang. Anyway I got off early so if you're ready we can head home now?'. Cheryl nodded. 'Great I'll just grab my jacket and say goodbye to Betty'. 'No problem' Cheryl said standing up and putting on her coat before sitting back down and waiting for Toni. 'Okay lets go' Toni smiled as she walked back over to the redhead.

It was only a ten minute walk back to campus so they filled the quiet with general chit chat, nothing too deep or heavy. As they walked they're hands brush against each other, they both decided to ignore it not wanting to make the other uncomfortable even though they could both still feel the touch lingering on their skin. When they got to the campus and the doors to their dorm Toni opened them and gestured Cheryl to go in first. 'Thanks' the redhead smiled. 'No problem' Toni said as she followed. Again as they got upstairs Toni unlocked the door and allowed Cheryl to enter first. 'I'm just gonna go shower, unless you want to go first?' Toni asked as she locked the door. 'I'm good, you've been at work Toni go have a shower, I'm going to prepare for bed' she smiled. 'Okay then' Toni said as she entered the bathroom and shut the door behind her. Cheryl smiled to herself, even though Nick had done the exact same gestures of opening the doors for her it just felt different with Toni. She got ready for bed feeling happy, something that didn't happen too often. She decided she'd lay on her bed and wait for Toni to be done in the bathroom so they could talk before they went to sleep. Once Toni had finished she opened the door back into their room 'all done' she said looking over to the redhead. Her heart melted, Cheryl had fell asleep on top of her bed with her phone in hand. Toni crept over to her, grabbing a blanket off her bed on the way. She carefully slid the phone out of the sleeping girls hand, locked it and put it on the bedside table. As gently as she could she covered the girl with one of her own blankets whispering 'goodnight Bombshell' before creeping back over to turn off the light, get into her bed and put her alarm on. As she laid her head on her pillow, she looked over to the other girl, the moonlight lighting up her pale features. 'You've got it bad Topaz' she whispered to herself before falling to sleep.