gangsta - riverdale sweet pea

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the show prep was going well and we were all at our first costume fitting. they pulled the white lace gown tightly around my body, the v-neck stopping at just the right spot. i gazed in the mirror, admiring how pretty my figure looked in this dress, my size four frame finally coming to good use.

i stood alone, cheryl didn't show up and archie and the trio were together. chuck came up behind me but i put my hand up and he quickly walked away, knowing not to mess with the new ally. the girl pulled off the gown and began sewing immediately, i quickly shoved my black skirt and top back on and slipped on my jacket before leaving the room. still alone.

midge appeared from nowhere, jumping into me excitedly.

"i'm carrie!! i'm carrie!!" she giggled.

"what!? what happened to cheryl!" i asked confused.

"she had to drop out, her mom apparently didn't want her in it so i got the part! oh my god you're my mom!" she laughed.

"i'm so happy for you, now go get your dress fitted!!" i shooed her into the room.

i rushed to lunch, wanting someone to cure my boredom. sure enough there sat all of the serpent gang, a spot next to toni left free for me to steal.

we sat there chatting away and eating, but i realised that something wasn't right with toni, and i needed to get to the bottom of it,

"t, what's wrong?" i asked worriedly.

"guys i have something to tell you" she admitted.

"go on" jug started.

"i'm - i'm bisexual" she sighed "and i think i'm in love with cheryl"

"i'm so happy you told us toni, that's so brave" i hugged her, whispering into her ear "and i totally ship choni" i giggled.

"thanks guys it's really nice to know you got my back" she blushed.

we all nodded and nudged her shoulder lightly.

i felt a small tap on mine too, my head snapping to the side to find the person. it turned out to be sweet pea.

"hey, i was wondering if you wanted to go to a date with me- no" he shook his head "on a date with me" he asked shyly.

"of course" i answered, i wasn't very sure why but something compelled me about him, and i needed to find out what.

"cool i'll pick you up at 7? we could go to pops?" he asked showing glints of excitement in his dark and brooding eyes.

"sure that sounds great" i smiled back at him.

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"so you and cheryl?..." i asked, wanting some kind of indication.

"well you know the whole sisters of mercy west or whatever? we kissed when i'd got her out, and i'd always felt that connection towards her but i wasn't sure if it was just a friendly thing or not" she admitted, brushing my hair through.

"but after her mom kicked her from the show, she was devastated and i followed her to the bleachers where i comforted her and well, we kissed again" she said.

"that's great, i'm so happy for you" i said enthusiastically.

"it's just, i'm scared of what everyone thinks" she admitted, playing with her fingers.

"don't be. i know it's not the same but becoming a serpent was the best thing that's happened to me. yes, people stared, i fell out with people" i said remembering the trio "but if you finally feel like you, there is nothing better, just get it out there"

she pulled me into a tight hug, and i patted her back lightly.

"thanks so much ally"

"always" i answered.

she pulled my hair back into a ponytail, leaving two strands down to frame my face, and curled it all lightly. she then made me get changed into some of her stuff, a short tight denim skirt, and a black off the shoulder top. she paired it with some long boot heels that came up to just over my knee cap and of course finished it off with my jacket. i decided to put on light makeup, nothing too heavy so it didn't cover up my already fine complexion.

"and you. are. done!" she smiled, spinning around the chair.

i looked really nice but was nervous for the date, i'd never been alone with sweet pea and when we kissed i freaked out and had a panic attack.

"ally, i can practically see the worry wrinkles appearing on your face already" she laughed, "you'll be fine, and if not call me"

"okay thanks" i breathed.

"and ally, he does care about you. more than he thinks. i can tell, sweet pea never warms up to people as quickly as he did with you. especially with you being from the north side" she nodded.

i just nodded in response. he really cared about me huh?