Youngblood // Sweet Pea

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"Jug, come here" FP yelled from over my head, I was crouched down in an awkward angle, because of my height.

I heard footsteps approach and I began to slowly pull away. I was met by Jughead at my side.

His face went from sheer confusion to happiness. He realized who it was and pulled me into a hug.

We were both the same height, so I didn't have to crouch or anything. Once we pulled away, Jug began to speak.

"I almost didn't recognize you."
"Yeah I saw that."

I looked around the room at the people. Some were looking at us while others were minding there own business.

"Why don't you two catch up, I have some things to take care of." Jug and I nodded before FP walked off.

Jug lead me to a round table. I sat down in the seat opposite from him. I saw his MacBook was out in front of him.

"How are you? What are you doing here?"
"Just looking to start new, and I'm ok."

Jug head nodded, but began typing.
"So you quit your job at the hearald?"
"No they transferred me to Riverdale."

Something must've clicked in Jugs head. "Wait, your moving here?" I nodded before smiling.

"What? That's amazing." I nodded before directing my attention towards to the three teens standing at the pool table.

"Those people got to our school, the girl is Toni, the tall boy is Sweet Pea, and the middle boy is Fangs."

I nodded, not taking my eyes off them. They looked friendly, maybe I would make friends with them.

I looked down at my hands, I wrapped my arms around myself, almost to warm myself up some.

I turned my attention back to Jug. He was now clicking on the keyboard. The sound was almost soothing.

I leaned my head on my arm. Feeling like I needed sleep. I was glad school was finally over.

I shifted my legs so I could fit comfortably under the table "So Jug, why didn't you mention you had a cousin?"

"I really didn't think it mattered." The boys nodded, I caught FP walking towards us.

"Boys, follow." FP waved.
"Mina, can you watch my things?"
"Of course" I replied

I knew it was probably work, I pulled my keys from my pocket and walked towards the door.

I was just going to grab my bag quick. I unlocked the passenger door and grabbed the backpack.

I locked the door and walked back towards the table. I sat my stuff down and opened my backpack.

I grabbed my Samsung Chromebook. I unlocked it and flipped it into tablet mode.

I unlocked it and opened Google Docs. I opened the previous document that I would submit to the Riverdale Herald.

Today I made the last minute decision to move to Riverdale. I may only be 16, but I feel like I was older than that. I've have fears and regrets, and I've learned from them.

Jug had walked back with the two other boys. "Wow, you've already made yourself at home." I laughed.

I placed my backpack on the floor. Fangs sat on my left and Sweet Pea sat on my right.

"Maybe we should move to a bigger table." We all nodded. I picked up my things and moved.

"I'm Fangs by the way." I nodded.
"I'm Mina."