I hesitated before touching her shoulder. "Cheryl, would you like to go to the party tomorrow.. As my date?" I ask. My teeth clenching. I feel sweat in my fists. I can see the worried look on her face. "Yes-that would be nice." She said, nervous. "I'll pick you up at 7:50?" I say. "See you then." She responds. I sigh, relieved. "So, how'd it go??" Jughead smirks. "I now have a date for the dance." I wink. We laugh. Betty comes up next to Jughead. Since he's the new serpent king, she's the serpent queen. He plants a kiss on her lips. "Jug, your coming over after school tomorrow to help me decorate?" She asks. "Yeah-I'll see you later." Once again, they kiss and Betty leaves saying goodbye to me.
I got back home on my bike, which is about a ten minute drive from the White Wyrm. Put on some black shorts and neon pink tank top, and crawl into bed. I adore the feeling when you're all warm and secure. I stare out at the moonlight from the small window next to my kitchen, and my eyes close knowing that tomorrow will be an exciting day.
I wake up nice and early to get ready for the upcoming day. Us seniors had to hold some event for the freshmen in the morning, so we had to be there an hour before school started. So, I quickly got dressed in comfortable black pants, my trusty boots, a neon purple t-shirt and of course my serpent jacket. I put my hair in a bun on top of my head, grabbed my keys and sprinted out. I got to school with fifteen minutes to spare, so I went to the lounge.
There was only Cheryl there. Sitting legs crossed on the leather couch. "Hey." I say taking a seat on the blue chair. "Hello." She greeted me. There was some awkwardness for a moment.
"Look, Toni. I like you. I've practically always have. Since we're going to the party together why don't we just become a thing." She trails off, staring at the floor. "I like you too. I would love to date you!" I say out of pure relief. I don't know how long I was waiting for her to say those words, and for me to have a chance to say them back.
We stare into each other's eyes for what seems to be eternity. Then, in a swift move she gets up from the couch and our lips touch. I stand up and hold her waist. She smelled like cinnamon and spice, and her lips were soft, and gentle. The kiss lasted about a minute. I pulled back and we smiled.
After that everyone starting spilling in, and the last day of high school started. Tons of stress filled me the whole day. When the last bell rung, I was happy, and freed from my anxiety. I raced home to get ready for the dance. For a while, I tried to figure out what to wear. My dress collection wasn't big, but it wasn't tiny either. I found a beautiful simple maxi black dress with neon pink and purple flowers on the top, and down at the very bottom. It had a silver belt shaped like flowers. I put on some black flats, and my makeup was simple but I lived for it. I styled my hair onto a crown braid, and painted my nails (which I've never done before). I walked out the door excited for the upcoming event. I arrived at Thistlehouse (where Cheryl lives) at 7:47, and she was there. Her hair in a beautiful bun, with strong makeup. She had a long silk red dress scraping the floor. She was absolutely perfect. I gasp at the sight of her. "You look incredible.." I say. "You too." She looked at me with a spark.
We arrived at the party exactly at 8. Which I was really proud of. There was Veronica, Archie, Betty, Jughead, Sweet Pea, and Fangs at the party so far. But Josie and the Pussycats were already playing. We talk and drink while the guests quickly come in. Soon we just start to dance like crazy. I felt great. Then the pussycats started singing a slow dance song. I put my hands around her neck, and felt hers around my waist. We were moving as one. "Cheryl, would you like to come over tonight?" I ask, beating my urge to wink. "Of course." She smiles, leaning in for a deep kiss. "Let's go into the dining room for truth or dare everyone!" Screams Josie. Everyone scrambled their way into the big space. We all sit in a big circle. "Let's go clockwise." Says Archie, which means Veronica goes first. "Veronica, Truth or Dare?" Asks Reggie. "Dare." She agrees. "I dare you to stand in the middle of the circle, close your eyes, spin in a circle, and whoever you point to - you have to kiss. Veronica nods, and her finger lands on Sweet-Pea. I look at Archie to see his brows furrow. Veronica used to date Sweet-Pea. "Make-out." Commands Reggie. Veronica shakes her head in disapproval. Sweet-Pea smirks, standing up. Veronica moves closer and they lock lips. I see tongue and everything. I always thought that she still loved him, not Archie. I feel like they forgot that people were in the room, since he grabbed Veronica's butt, and kissed her neck. Reggie whistles. Archie gets up and leaves. Finally, they go to another room so we can continue. We heard atrocious sounds of pleasure. "Fuck!!" Veronica screamed. After that, the party wasn't going very well.. So we left.
At home, I gave Cheryl clothes and we got into bed. The next two hours were the best of my life, no details given.
The next morning, we were curled up together. "Good morning." She says planting a kiss on my lips. I know we went fast, but we liked each other for so long, it was wrong not too. "I love you." I say. "I love you too, TT."
