Hold Me-Beronica

Chapter 1

Betty's POV

It's 6:30 am when my alarm screams at me to wake up. I slide out of bed with a groan because I am in no mood to do a school tour for that new girl, Veronica. I throw on some clothes and pull my hair into a ponytail before jogging downstairs to where my mom is cooking pancakes, a Cooper family tradition for the first day of school. Except for the fact that Polly isn't here, which makes everything seem off kilter. I hustle to leave the house, because my mom and I are I the middle of one of our constant disagreements. I mentioned that I was interested in possibly trying out for the Vixens again, but my mom went on one of her rants about how "horrible" the Blossoms are, since Cheryl Blossom is the head cheerleader. My crazy mother can't seem to tell Cheryl apart from her twin brother Jason. Who by the way, happens to be the ex boyfriend of Polly, and apparently the reason she's been sent off to some nuthouse. I should probably also note that Jason is dead thanks to an accidental drowning on the Fourth of July. Mom of course though, was probably glad when she heard the news.

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As I jog out the door, grabbing my school books as I go, I spot Archie leaving his house and wave him over. He walks over with a grin on his face, and of course the first thing out of his mouth is "I can't wait for music class again." Yesterday at Pop's his sudden passion for songwriting and guitar was all he could talk about. "I didn't know Ms. Grundy's lessons were all that." I reply with a laugh. He gives me an awkward smile in return and I can't help but wonder why the sudden change in mood. The walk to Riverdale High is brief, and we're there in minutes. "Alright Arch, I better head in for my tour," I say, before heading up the stone steps of the school. I sigh as I remember the brief interaction with Veronica last night at Pop's. It was short and beyond awkward, with her complaining about leaving her cushy life in New York for little old Riverdale. And then there was Archie, who couldn't take his eyes off her. But I mean who could blame him, she was drop dead gorgeous. I scan the small crowd of people who are at school early and spot a raven haired girl, sticking out like a diamond among pebbles with her designer outfit and pearl necklace. She smiles when she locks eyes with me and waves me over. I move among my peers until I reach her. "Hey," she says. "You're Betty right? From Pop's? I'm-," "Veronica." I finish. She grins at me again, and we take off down the hallway, me spouting bits of historical information here and there, but mostly out of obligation. Whenever there's silence between us, it's comfortable and pleasant, instead of being tense. We wander the halls until the bell rings for class, Veronica and I are mostly in the same classes, so I lead her to first period homeroom.

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It's lunch, and the weather is still nice so we eat outside, Veronica joining our table. Her and Kevin are getting along like crazy and are in the middle of a discussion about some celebrity when Cheryl Blossom walks up to us. She goes on a rant about her Twitter(cherylbombshell) and how Veronica should try out for the River Vixens. "Betty and I would love to!" She says. I roll my eyes and respond, "I would love to, but last time I tried out Cheryl rejected me and said I was too fat." Cheryl ignores me and leaves, and Veronica places her hand on mine. "We'll try out together. You're a knockout now, there's no way Cheryl can deny you." "I sure hope she doesn't.." I reply.

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Veronica's POV

The grateful look Betty gives me when I tell her that I'll stick with her as a team for tryouts makes my heart warm. She's so special and doesn't even know it. I get the sense that nobody's ever told her. I decide right then and there that I'll try my best to show her how precious she is. I've only known her for 24 hours but it feels like forever, I can tell we'll be fast friends. I'm so lost in my thoughts that I barely notice when Kevin begins to discuss something or another with me. I had my doubts about Riverdale but I really think I'm going to like it here.

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Sorry if this chapter is a little short! I just wanted to end the chapter here idk lol. Also btw the story is gonna get better soon(hopefully) so yea this first chapter was a bit cringe ik.