The Sun and Her Moon | CHONI |

Twenty Three

Cheryl woke up to Toni's alarm blaring in her ear, as she reached out to grab it she became aware of the body attached to her back. 'It can't be morning already' Toni groaned as Cheryl turned off the alarm before turning to face her. 'I'm afraid it is' Cheryl placed a kiss on Toni's lips as she wrapped her arms around the other woman. 'Come on get up' the redhead smiled kissing Toni all over her face. 'Fine' the sleepy woman huffed. The redhead got out of bed first Toni's oversized t-shirt lifted as she stretched showing her red underwear. 'I wouldn't mind waking up to that every morning' Toni smirked as she sat up. 'Hey eyes up here' Cheryl laughed as she pulled on her jeans. 'You're no fun' Toni joked as she got out of bed herself smacking the redheads butt as she ran out of the room and into the bathroom with a giggle. Cheryl went to make them both a coffee in the kitchen before sitting on the couch and putting cartoons on the tv. 'There's a coffee for you on the counter' Cheryl smiled at Toni as she came out of the bathroom. Toni thanked her and joined her on the couch.

'So what are your plans for today?' Cheryl asked. 'Well after work Tommy's got a playdate at the park with some of his friends from school if you want to join?'. 'I'd love to TT but I promised to spend the day with Veronica'. 'Well you'll probably have more fun than me I'll be surrounded by screaming kids' Toni laughed. 'I don't know, I'm probably going to have to endure Veronica talking about Archie the whole day'. 'Are you gonna tell her about us?'. 'I will if she asks, unless you'd rather me not'. 'Oh I don't mind, I just wondered. I'd happily show you off to the world' Toni smiled 'plus she's your best friend she'll get it out of you one way or another'. 'Yes she does seem to have a way of doing that but I just go along with it to shut her up' the redhead laughed. 'Yeah she seems the type not to drop anything until she hears what she wants. I should get Tommy up or we'll be late' Toni said standing up with a smile placing a kiss on Cheryl's cheek. Toni carried the boy out of his room like she did every morning before school. 'Hi Cheryl' he said sweetly as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes. Toni put him on the floor so she could make his breakfast 'toast?' she looked at Cheryl. 'Yes please' the redhead smiled as Tommy climbed up on her lap. Toni smiled at the sight in front of her as she moved to make breakfast.

Cheryl had taken Tommy into his class with his mother telling him to have fun with his friends later on at the park. She then dropped Toni off to work with a goodbye kiss promising that they'd talk later on to arrange their trip to meet Toni's brothers. Instantly missing the feeling of being in Toni's presences she headed to Veronica's house pulling up on the drive and parking her car. She walked straight through into the brunettes house like she always did finding Veronica sat on the couch. 'Hey girl' Veronica said as she stood up to hug her friend. 'Hey V' Cheryl smiled 'how are you?'. 'I'm good how about you?'. 'Great' Cheryl smiled as she sat down on the couch. 'Oh my god!' Veronica said sitting next to her. 'What?' Cheryl asked confused. 'You've done it haven't you?' the brunette laughed. 'Done what?' Cheryl said looking at her friend like she was a crazy person. 'You and Toni have slept together haven't you?'. 'Okay that's really weird that you knew that' Cheryl said trying to seem unbothered. 'I didn't I was just teasing' Veronica laughed 'now tell me everything'. The redhead could have punched herself, she had just fell straight into Veronica's trap. 'Fine...' Cheryl huffed as she turned to face her best friend 'but you're not getting all the details' she winked.

Cheryl got comfortable as she told Veronica about her day with her girlfriend. 'So I took Toni to the Blue Moon for a breakfast date, you'll never believe who had the audacity to interrupt us'. 'Who?' Veronica asked. 'Madison'. 'Nooo that's crazy bitch, what did she say?'. 'The usual stuff really, confessing her undying love for me and such. I had to drag her away and get her removed from the building'. 'Well that's not the best start to the date, what else happened?'. Cheryl had decided to leave the part out about Toni's brothers, that wasn't her business to tell and she didn't feel comfortable telling Toni's story to her best friend. 'We enjoyed our breakfast and decided to head back to my place'. 'Oh yeah, I can see how this turns out'. 'Actually I don't think you'll expect this'. 'What?' Veronica said not taking her eyes off the redhead. 'When we pulled up to my house my parents were there waiting for me'. 'What the hell did they want?' Veronica had never liked Cheryl's parents, they weren't good people. 'They wanted to introduce me to a rich male suitor'. 'But they know you're a lesbian'. 'Right, I literally told them Toni and I had just come back from our date. My mother noticed Tommy's toybox in the corner of the lounge. Once they found out it belonged to Toni's son they started asking her questions and saying things such as Toni knows what it's like to be with a man. And do you know what my amazing date said to my parents?'. 'What?' Veronica asked fully invested in the story. 'She said she did know what it was like to be with a man but it was nothing like being with a woman like their daughter, you should have seen the look on their faces'. 'Oh my god' Veronica laughed 'Toni Topaz vs your parents, I would have paid to see that!'. 'Yeah, I thanked Toni with a kiss and I guess my parents couldn't take the gayness and left as quickly as they could'. 'I love that' Veronica clapped 'but that still doesn't explain the sleeping together'. 'Well after my parents left one thing just lead to another and I may have experienced the best sex I've ever had'. Veronica threw herself back against the couch 'wow, I'm shocked, so when's the wedding?' Veronica teased. 'No wedding but we are officially together' Cheryl smiled leaning back next to her best friend. 'Who are you and what have you done with Cheryl Blossom' Veronica said slightly shocked at the change in her best friend before smiling 'I'm glad for you girl, you deserve to be happy'. 'Thanks V' Cheryl breathed out happily.

'So what does Tommy think to all this?' Veronica asked as she sipped her tea. 'Toni has spoken to him and he's happy enough with it' Cheryl grinned. 'Toni's a really great mom, I wish our parents were more like her when we was growing up' Veronica smiled. 'She is amazing, Tommy is her whole life and I've never met someone as goofy as her. She literally doesn't care what anyone else thinks of her as long as Tommy is happy, they have a really special bond'. 'I never thought there would be a time when Cheryl Blossom had a real relationship especially where there's a child involved'. 'Me either V, it all happened really quickly but we're all happy and I think that's all that matters'. 'That's definitely all that matters' Veronica agreed. 'So did you speak to Reggie?'. 'I did, we haven't seen each other for a few weeks but I just wanted him to know that Archie and I are official. He didn't seem to bothered by it which I'm actually glad about, I don't need the drama'. 'Well at least it's working out for you' Cheryl said as Veronica nodded.

Cheryl had spent the whole day at Veronicas house, it wasn't unusual for them to spend time together but their lives were changing pretty quickly and they wanted to make sure they always had time for each other. The redhead drove home that evening excited to talk to Toni over the phone, she had missed her even though she had spent last night with her. When she got home she emptied the washing machine from the day before smiling as she pulled out Toni's clothes. After cleaning around her house she decided on a shower to pass the time before she spoke to Toni. A text message from her girlfriend popped through just as she got settled in her bed.

Toni Topaz
Tommy's asleep so call whenever you are ready.

Cheryl clicked on Toni's name and pulled the phone to her ear, after only ringing a couple of times the other woman answered.

'Hi Cher'.
'Hi TT'.
'I've missed you, did you have a good day with Ronnie?'.
'I've missed you too. And yes we didn't really do much just chatted and drank tea really. How was your day'.
'Work was fine but the park urgh. So many kids and so much screaming. Tommy had a great time though'.
'Well I'm glad at least one of you had a good time'.
'Yeah he's been asking about you though, I guess he misses you too'.
'That's sweet. I miss him too it's pretty quiet here'.
'I can imagine but you're welcome to stay here whenever you'd like'.
'Thank you Toni. So what's the plan for Saturday?'.
'We are meeting my brothers at a park in Greendale at around 10am, if that's okay with you?'.
'Fine with me, I'll pick you up around 8am to make sure we get there on time'.
'I really appreciate you doing this for us Cher'.
'Don't worry about it, if it's important to you it's important to me'.
'You're the best, so what's your plans for tomorrow?'.
'I have to spend the day at the maple factory just to make sure everything is running as it should be, you?'.
'Sounds important and nothing much, I think after work Tommy and I will spend the afternoon together here, we have a big day Saturday but I'm not going to mention it to him'.
'You're not?'.
'No I don't want him to worry about anything'.
'I understand that Toni, well I should let you prepare for bed. I'll see you Saturday'.
'You will, thank you again for everything. Goodnight Cheryl'.
'Goodnight Toni'.

The next day went back as expected. Toni was nervous about the following day. She really hoped Tommy's father wouldn't follow her brothers and find her. She was sure he wasn't that smart but it didn't make her any less nervous. She moved her mind to a certain redhead, she couldn't help but smile at the thought of her girlfriend, everything about her was so perfect and everything that had happened had been so unexpected it just seemed to make it even more special. She had always preferred being in the company of women than men it was just the circumstances with Lukas that made it harder to leave. She was thankful for Cheryl she'd finally found a partner that made her happy and agreed Tommy would always come first which meant the world to Toni, not even his own father could do that for him.