Forbidden love (Alice x FP)

Chapter 11: Gettin' drunk at the Whyte Wyrm part 1

Last night Alice and Hal had broken up. For real this time. There had been a few times where Alice had trown Hal out but this time they both looked into each others eyes and said that it was real. It was the end of 'Halice', as their children had named them. During their first years as a couple they had made wonderful memories but as the years passed they noticed that it just wasn't working anymore. Alice didn't care about what Hal was up to and Alice had changed to much to be with him. Her wild side sometimes took over and finally she realised that it was wrong.

All those years they had stayed together for the kids, and during their last year together Hal lost it too and became abusive. Now it even felt like a relief to her.

'Mom, I'm home from school!' Betty yelled. She saw me and Polly sitting on the couch. Polly looked like she could give birth at any moment now.
'Hey hun.' She kissed me and her big sister on the cheek.
'So how was your day?' I asked.
'Pretty good actually, I got great feedback on my article for the Blue and Gold!' She said, holding my hands, grabbing me by my wrist.
I let out a soft moan of pain as I tried to cover it up.
'Oh honey, I knew you'd follow in my footsteps.'
'Yeah, that's great mom but uhm, what's this?' She rolled up the sleeves of my top to reveal bruises and scrars.
I wanted to create a lie but then I realised I had to tell them someday.
'Yes. As you can see.. those are bruises.'
'Yeah we noticed that?' Polly looked at me, worried.
'Girls.. I'm trying to explain something here. Look, I have these cuts and bruises because last night.. something happened. Your father came back from the convention and he was furious. I don't know what happened there. But to be honest.. it's hasn't been going smoothly anymore.. our relationship. Over the past few months your dad has been abusive. Things happened between him and me.. some things you know.. some things you don't. Last night we broke up.'
A minute passed by without my daughters saying a thing. If I were them I'd be crushed too.
'So.. dad did this to you?' Betty asked.
'Yes.'
'And your sure that you're broken up? I mean he has slept at the Register for a couple of times before..' Polly added.
'I am sorry girls, but yes. This morning he sent me a text that our lawyers would handle the divorce papers. Again, I am sorry. We tried to make it work and I don't want you to see your father as the bad guy. We've both done some things that we aren't too fond of.'
'Oh my god mom.' Betty let out.
'I really can't believe this.' Polly said as she put her arm around me. 'Are you hurt?'
'Kind of..' I said as I touched the bruises. 'But it'll be gone soon. It's alright.' I felt a tear rolling down my cheek.
'Mom..' Betty hugged me.
'You know what mom? I don't know if you're into this but Juggy told me there'd be a party tonight at the Whyte Wyrm. Maybe you'd wanna come just to get your mind of things.'
'That's sweet of you honey...' I thought about it for a second. I still feel awful because of what happened because of course Hal and I had our good moments. But then again I had seen this coming from miles away. I had cried so much over this that I decided to just go with it. A night out wouldn't be too bad.
'Yeah sure. I'll come. But what are you going to do Polls?' I asked.
'Hey don't worry about me. This pregnancy is making me very tired so I'm just going to go to bed early.'
'Alright then. Girls, I am going to rest for a bit first and then we'll get dressed.' I looked at Betty for confirmation. She just nodded.

A few hours later I opened my closet and reached for my not so usual outfit. I had kept one after getting out of the Serpents. I put on a black croptop and a mesh shirt overtop. I added a leather skirt and some sheer tights. To top it off I grabbed my red lipstick and put it on.

I grabbed my phone and texted FP 'Betty asked me to come tonight, so I'll be there around 10'

I immediately got a response. 'Can't wait! See you tonight.'

'Betty, are you ready?' I said as I entered her room.

'Well mom..' She didn't look surprised of my outfit anymore as she had already seen me in it. 'I guess I am.'

I giggled. 'I like how you've finally changed into the Serpents theme. Clothing-wise!' I added.

'Yeah, it's only clothing-wise, don't worry.' She wore a leather skirt, a red top and a black leather jacket. I loved the look on her. She seemed hesitant to ask me something.

'What's up honey?' I asked, sitting down on her bed next to her.

'So I know you were a Serpent.. So you must also have a jacket?' My youngest daughter asked and I could tell she was curious.

'Yes, I do.' I smiled.

'But you're wearing a normal leather jacket?' She looked at the back just to make sure she hadn't missed the logo.

'True. I don't know if I should wear the jacket. I wouldn't mind but I don't think it would be appreciated. I haven't been with the guys for years you know?'

'Yeah but they all seemed to still like you back when we went the last time.' She was really trying to encourage me to wear it.

'Do you want to see it?' I got up and gestured her to follow me.

'Of course. I want to see you in it.' She laughed.

'Alright.' I sighed as I was about to open a secret box in the back of my closet. It was labeled 'Alice. S.' This time the S didn't stand for my maiden name Smith but for Serpents. I put the box on my bed and opened it. On top of my jacket laid a photo album. Betty was about to open it as I said: 'No, no.. That's for another time hun.' She grabbed the jacket out of the box.

'This is so badass mom.' She laughed, obviously she does not know the real Alice. Maybe that's for the best. It was a normal black leather jacket with the Serpents logo on the back.

'Can I put this on?' Betty asked.

'Do you mean for the party?' I said as I looked worriedly at her.

'No no of course not, just for a second!' She put it on and I immediately recognized a younger version of myself.

'Here, please put it on tonight!' I grabbed the jacket but was hesitant.

'Alright then. But I'll bring my regular jacket in case.' I took off my jacket and looked at he back of the Serpent jacket. Damn, it had been years since I had put this on. I did and a ton of memories came back to me.

'You look amazing mom.'

'Thank you. This is so weird.' I looked at myself in the mirror.

'I bet...'

'Come on, let's go.'

About 15 minutes later we arrived at the Whyte Wyrm. 'Honey, I'm fine with you ordering a drink but keep it with you at all times okay. Come look for me if there's a problem and please stay by Jughead's side.' Never thought I'd say that as I touched her arm.

'I will. Thanks for coming mom, I really like this.'

'Thank you for inviting me. I think I really need this. Let's go.'

As we entered the Whyte Wyrm Jughead was already waiting for us alongside FP.

'Wow, Betty, you look amazing.' Jughead said as he hugged her.

'Hi Mrs Cooper!' He said, not intending to annoy me. Betty softly punched him.

'It's alright, Jughead, just call me Alice! Or now Ms Smith if you want.'

'Okay.' Betty pulled him away from us and they headed over to the other younger Serpents.

'Alice. I could recognize that Serpent jacket from miles away. It sure brings back memories.' He smirked and kissed me on my cheek. 'Hey FP, and yeah it sure does. Should we get a drink?'

'I think we should.' He said as he gestured to the bar.

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I hope you enjoyed the Serpent side of Alice. Would you want to see Betty and Alice going through her photo album from her Serpent years? Let me know!! Of course the next chapter will contain more Falice. Please leave a comment and favorite this chapter! I'm glad that this one is a little longer than the usual!

x J