The Other Queen - Book 5 (Riverdale Season 5)

Back to School - Part 2

"Cheers!" they all clinked their glasses together.

"Alright, alright," Toni smiled as she took the stage. "We've got a special treat for you guys. She used to own this place back in the day, so let's give an extra loud Whyte Wyrm welcome to Veronica Lodge!" The bar cheered and Veronica turned to Chad quickly.

"She probably forgot it's Gekko now."

"All good. Knock them dead, babe," he kissed her hand and she smiled before trading places with Toni and the music started to play.

"We should do a duet," Sweet Pea whispered into Aminity's ear as the crowd cheered.

"Seriously?"

"Yeah, come on. It'll be fun."

"I don't know, Pea."

"You said you would let loose tonight."

"No, you said I'd let loose tonight. There's a difference." She looked at him and he tilted his head. "Don't give me that look." He pursed his lips and widened his eyes. "You're not Hot Dog. Your puppy face won't work."

"Fine, I guess we're doing this the hard way then."

"What are you..." She was cut off as she squealed when Sweet Pea grabbed her by the waist and threw her over his shoulder before getting up on stage and putting her down as the music started and their friends cheered. "I hate you."

"You love me," he smiled, holding out a mic. She sighed, taking it and starting to sing.

***

Aminity stirred slightly, smiling as she felt Sweet Pea's heartbeat under her head as she laid on his chest.

"Good morning, Princess."

"Morning." He kissed the top of head. "Last night was fun."

"I told you."

"I know," she rolled her eyes, looking up at him with a smile. "Thank you for making me go out."

"Of course. Someone's gotta remind you to have fun once and a while."

"I'm so grateful for you."

"I'm the grateful one, Princess," he told her genuinely, capturing her lips with his.

***

"I'm looking for football players," Archie said as he stood in front of Aminity's class. "No previous experience is required. I just need a few more bruisers." A couple kids raised their hands. "Two more," he sighed, looking at Aminity.

"You're on your way. Just remember, you gotta get funding when you have a team."

"Any ideas?"

"I'm drowning in my workload right now, so this one's on you. Sorry."

"Don't worry about it. Thanks for letting me come in."

"Yeah." He gave her a smile and walked out of the classroom. Aminity took in a deep breath before getting her classes attention and starting her lesson.

***

"I'm so glad we did this," Jughead said as he put another spoonful of ice cream in his mouth.

"Mm-hmm," she nodded as she licked her spoon. "It was nice to catch up. We should do this more often. And with more ice scream."

He snapped his fingers and pointed at her. "Great idea. Archie has a hidden stash behind the peas in the bottom drawer of the freezer."

"Got it," she smiled, hopping off the bed and jogging downstairs, heading into the kitchen when she looked out the window. "Jughead!" Aminity yelled from the kitchen, causing him to get up and run out of the guest bedroom. He stopped on the stairs as he saw the flames surrounding the house.

"Archie! There's a fire!" he yelled up the stairs before running over to Aminity and checking the back porch.Archie ran down the stairs and pulled open the front door, quickly closing it again as the flames threatened to come inside. Archie turned to them. "It's on the back porch too," Jughead told him. They looked at each other in panic, not sure what to do or where to go.