Trial - RIVERDALE

Fresh Start - Dylan

*This is inspired by the song I can see clearly now by Johnny Nash you might want to listen or not it's up to you*

I look at my house. This is so much better than Croydon. Everything is beautiful, and so American! I love it here. Riverdale. A fresh start.

"Once you've done admiring the scenery I'll take you to school. " my mum says from behind me, enveloping me in her arms.

"I really wish Dad was here to see this. " you sigh.

"I know honey. Remember if a kid offers you JJ you say no.''

I nod. I NEVER want that again. To go to Rehab.

I get in the car and we stop outside Riverdale High. It's amazing. So much better than Sister Fredreda back in England.

I run in and find my locker 298 next to a girl with short, raven hair and a girl with a blonde ponytail.

"Veronica Lodge. This is Betty Cooper. And you are? " she holds her hand out and I shake it.

"I'm Dylan Hart. I'm from..."

"England. Yes. I love your accent. I feel like we're going to be besties! "

"Me too. "

The lessons fly by, and before I know it's lunch. I meet Kevin, Moose, Reggie and Ethel. They're all so kind. Except for Reggie he was a bit... too friendly and not in good way.

I sit with Veronica, Betty and Kevin, chatting about Croydon, when a tall, dark-haired boy sits with us. Kevin nods and Veronica or Ronnie, as she prefers smiles.

"Dylan, this is Jughead Jones. Jug this is Dylan Hart. "

"Hey" you say in unison.

A red-headed boy sits in front of me.

"Archie Andrews?" I gasp.

"Dylan Hart! " practically choking on his Cheese Ploughman sandwich, "What the hell are you doing--"

I slap him right across the face. He gasps and cups his cheek. The cafeteria turns to look at me.

"You didn't even tell me! You were on a plane flying over the god damn Atlantic Ocean!" I scream.

I get up and slam my tray into the cleaning station. The cafeteria bursts into a round of applause. I smile and bow before running straight to the restroom.

I hear the door open and the click of Jimmy Choo heels stopping at my stall.

"Can I come in?" Veronica asks.

"Yes. " I say and unlock the door.

She shuffles in and rests on the toilet seat.

"How do you know Archie?" I knew that'd be her first question.

"It's a long story. " I answer.

"Do you want to tell me? "

I nod. "Not here. "

"No. At your house? After school? I'll bring takeout from Pop's. Donuts, milkshakes, Everything. Is it OK if Betty comes too? "

"Miss Ponytail? " you ask.

She nods.

"Sure."

"OK then your house. 8 pm. What's your address? "

"235 Fender Street. "

"Opposite..."

"Archie." you finish.

"Anyway I'll see you there. "