Fate can be Fatal

Part 19: Fast Forward to Friday

To the delight of the Serpents, their week was plain sailing. Nothing too eventful happened, besdies on Wednesday when Toni had a few people over, and Fangs got so drunk he broke four glass cups, since he dropped every single one. Eventually Toni realised it was best to give him plastic and the gang called him 'Butter' for the rest of the night.

Anyway, Friday night had finally arrived. The Serpents heard from Kevin that it was fancy, so they had to dress up, to the annoyance of the boys. Toni eventually decided on a black, skin tight dress with flats. Whislt Cheryl went for her classic, red skirt look. Toni outfit was really just Cheryl wanting to see her something other than flannel for the first time. "You look amazing" Toni tells Cheryl, bringing her in for a kiss. Soon after their little moment, the boys arrive along with Betty. They're all dressed similarally, in black jeans and black shirt. However, Fangs chose a white and grey shirt, hoping to impress a certain someone. Betty walks in last, sporting a blue dress and black heels, looking ready to party. 

The gang all pile into FP's truck, with the boys sitting on the open back of it. They arrive fashionably late to the Veronicas "Holy shit, it's practically the entire school" Sweet Pea says in disbelief, watching the crowds of people pouring into the massive house. They had recently moved from the apartment to a huge house on the Northside because of the prices. 

They all head inside the doors, "Hey guys" someone says, but Fangs seems excited. It's Kevin, "I'll catch you guys later----Kevin, you wanna get a drink?" he asks, before scurying off, "Feel like I'm the only straight one felt---" Pea laughs, eyeing the girls who were too distracted by each others faces to hear him, "Whatcha say Pea?" and Toni snaps back into reality, "Nevermind" he says, still chuckling and walks over to see some familiar Serpent faces. 

Toni and Cheryl are left alone by the door, but walk over to the drinks table. Toni pours her usual rum and coke, whilst Cheryl opts for a vodka and soda to start out with. Toni takes a seat on a beanbag, ushering Cheryl onto her lap, scoping out the new arrivers, passing opinions on each passing party-goer. 

"You girls look comfy" Archie Andrews, local heartthob jokes, "this spot free?" and the girls nod, he then plants down next to them, "I don't think we've properly met--- I'm Archie... Andrews" 

"Toni... Topaz, good to meet you. You and Veronica are dating right?" she asks, Cheryl sipping her drink, still sat comfortably on Tonis lap.

"Yup, going strong" - Archie enforces, "it's weird, I kept seeing you around school but we've never actually talked".

"Well, recently the Bulldogs haven't been on our best side, y'know, the whole Sweet Pea thing" Toni says, trying not too be rude.

"I heard, but I swear I had nothing to do with it" says Archie, trying to win her over. 

"Don't worry, it's all sorted now" she says leaving as Cheryl drags her back over to the drinks table and then onto the dancefloor, "I'll see you around ginge" Toni finishes with.

The girls start dancing, and are soon joined by a tipsy Betty, Veronica and Josie and the group stays together until the song ends. In the corner Toni spots Fangs and Kevin making out, turning Cheryl's head in their direction. They subtly freak out together, in a good way, and continue dancing, proud that Fangs has finally found someone. 

The party is at its peak around 1am. Everyone is drunk off their nut and dancing in the open living room. People are hooking up literally all over the house. The music blasts so loud you can even hear it outside. Cheryl and Toni meet many new people, bombarding them with questions. The house stays fairly clean, despite a few spilt drinks and smashed glasses on the ground. The serpents let loose somewhere other than the Wyrm and enjoy themselves, in an environment they thought they'd never be in to start with. It's still going strong at 3am and the massive group party on into the early hours, the hardcore Serpents encouraging everyone to drink and dance...