Roommates | CHONI |

Eighteen

'So where are we meeting Sweet and the guys?' Toni asked. 'There's a bar just outside of town' Jughead answered simply as they piled into the Uber. 'So you finally got into bed with Blossom huh?' Jughead laughed. 'Jug! And no we just... mind you're goddamn business' she smirked. The Serpents came from a town less than an hour away from their college so they wouldn't have to travel too far if they were needed in an emergency. They chatted for the rest of the ride until they pulled up at a dive bar. The sun was shining outside but as soon as they stepped inside they were met with dingy lights and the stale smell of cigarettes. They saw a group of young Serpents sat in the corner of the bar. Toni couldn't help but smile at her friends she had missed them even though it had only been a short time since she had saw them. 'Sweet' she smiled. 'Hey Tiny' he stood to pull her into a hug. The rest of the Serpents greeted each other with smiles and hugs after all they are a giant family. Toni, Jughead and Fangs joined Sweet Pea, Joaquin, Peaches and a few of the other Serpents at the table.

'So what's going on?' Fangs asked. 'The ghoulies have come back into town we needed to let you guys know to be ready if we need you' Sweet Pea answered. 'Well not that we're not happy to see you but couldn't you have just said this over the phone?' Jughead asked. 'We could have but how was we suppose to get your bikes to you?'. 'You brought our bikes?' Toni smiled. 'Yeah FP let us borrow the truck to bring them here, if we need you we need you to get to us fast' Sweet Pea shrugged. Toni had regretted not bringing her motorcycle to Riverdale with her so she was glad to have it back. Once their gang talk was out of the way they could enjoy being together and catching up. 'So what's new?' Peaches asked 'any love interests or hook ups'. Peaches had always had a thing for Toni but was rejected by the smaller girl years ago wanting to just be friends. 'Actually' Jughead said and Toni knew exactly what was coming 'Toni here bagged herself a hot redhead'. 'Oh yeah?' Peaches looked directly at Toni. 'Yeah T's got herself a keeper' Fangs smiled. 'Is this right Tiny' Sweet Pea smirked. 'It is but it's new' she glanced at Fangs and Jughead 'her name is Cheryl'. 'Nice T! Happy for you' Joaquin smiled 'we was gonna spend the day here maybe we can meet her?'. 'I guess I could give her a call' Toni smiled, she missed the redhead already so she was excited to hear her voice 'gimme a minute'.

Cheryl was half way through her meal when she saw her phone light up Toni's name on the screen. Veronica looked over to her 'looks like she can't get enough of you'. Cheryl just rolled her eyes before picking up the phone. 'Hey Toni... They do?.. Okay sure... We're at the Riverdale restaurant... Okay I'll see you soon, bye'. Veronica looked over to Cheryl expectantly 'So?'. 'She's on her way here, apparently her friends want to meet me'. 'Cute' Veronica smiled 'but what about psycho stalker over there?'. 'Screw him' she shrugged. 'I wonder what they're like, I mean they are in a gang' Cheryl looked slightly worried. 'I'm sure if Toni is friends with them they'll be fine' Veronica smiled 'plus I'm sure Toni won't let anyone disrespect you if that's what you're worried about?'. 'What if they don't like me?' Cheryl looked down. 'They'll love you Cheryl' Veronica squeezed her hand 'don't worry'. Thankfully after about fifteen minutes Nick and his clan started to leave and Cheryl was relieved, she didn't take note of the sound of roaring motorcycles she heard when the boy opened the main door. What she did hear was the sound of arguing a couple of minutes later. 'Oh no' Cheryl's eyes widen in realisation. 

The Serpents parked up their bikes and truck before gathering to make their way to Cheryl. 

'Dirty snake's are not welcome here'.

Toni recognised that entitled voice. Nick.

'Back off before you get yourself hurt again' Toni rolled her eyes.

Nick didn't back down this time stepping forward, he had his preppy friends with him this time and there was easily an extra five of them but the Serpents weren't worried.

'I believe the lady asked you to back off' Joaquin stepped forward.

'That's no lady' Nick spat in disgust.

'Toni? What's going on?' Cheryl walked out of the restaurant with Veronica by her side, as she approached Toni placing a soft hand on her arm. Toni was about to speak but was interrupted by Nicks forced laugh.

'Seriously? Now it makes sense, Cheryl Blossom's a lesbo, what a waste. Although maybe you just need to find the right man, I can help with that' Nick spat causing Cheryl to flinch, she was still figuring out who she was and hadn't labelled herself yet. Toni was fuming at the vile words coming from the boys mouth, she reached down giving Cheryl's hand a quick squeeze before letting go and stepping forward.

'Don't ever speak to her like that again' Toni warned. Cheryl was terrified about what was going on, Veronica soon came to her side 'Cheryl we need to calm this down before it gets ugly'.

'Toni don't bother, he's not worth it' Cheryl tried to say as calmly as she could while Toni and Nick were only standing a couple of feet apart.

'I'll make it worth it babe, I can show you what it's like to be with a real man as a pretty girl like you should be' Nick winked over at Cheryl.

'That's it' Toni thought.

'You're disgusting' she said as she spat in his face.

Nick smirked as he wiped his face before pulling his arm back and punching Toni straight in the face but the girl stood strong.

'That all you got?' she laughed before pulling her own fist back hitting him with a crack.

That was all it took, the Serpent's were straight there and a fight quickly broke out. Cheryl didn't know what to do she just stood there in shock. 

It seemed the Serpents had the upper hand even if they were slightly outnumbered. Cheryl's eyes were watching Toni intensely as she gave and received hits. Suddenly two of the boys grabbed Toni's arms holding her still as Nick drilled his fists into her stomach.  

'TONI' Cheryl screamed which got the attention of Sweet Pea, Fangs and Jughead. Sweet Pea grabbed Nick and hit him in the face with a hard crack as Fangs and Jughead hit the boys holding Toni's arms. Toni dropped to the floor clearly in pain but she got up and carried on nevertheless. Her eye's set on Nick as he got up off the ground, she couldn't control her anger even though she was in agony. She pushed him back down back before scrambling on top of him and hit him in the face over and over again, the ache in her arms or her swollen knuckles wouldn't stop her nor would the blood. It wasn't until they heard sirens in the distance that most of the preppy boys were backing off and limping away. The Serpents also stopped not wanting to get into trouble with the police all of them except Toni who was still relentlessly giving Nick what he deserved. Sweet Pea had to drag her away even as she kicked and screamed. Fangs lifted Nick up with force and told him to leave before he regretted it. And Nick did run. Coward.

It wasn't until Toni looked at Cheryl's horrified face did she calm down 'shit' she thought. There was no time though, they had to get out of here. The Serpents got on their bikes, Peaches taking Toni's before Sweet Pea rushed Toni, Cheryl and Veronica into the truck. The siren were getting louder. 'We'll go to my place' Veronica quickly said to Sweet Pea 'get the others to follow you, I'll direct the way'. He nodded setting off the bikes close behind them, luckily they didn't run into the police and the roads were pretty clear. Once they had made it to Veronicas she rushed them inside. Cheryl didn't look at Toni the whole time, she just stared straight ahead and the Serpent knew she had fucked up but she would never allowed anyone to disrespect Cheryl. Ever.