Jellybean Jones

Chapter 41: Miss Jones

Jellybean POV
A short gasp escaped my lips. Adelaide turned and walked out of the room. I stood there, slightly shocked, just as I had been when she had kissed me on the cheek. I smiled fondly at the memory. Then I came back into reality and thought about why I was in here in the first place anyways. Seth. I let out an audible groan and shook my head. I hadn't actually known what he was going to say, but I really didn't care. I missed him. Oh, how I missed him. Part of me still thought that I like liked him, but I wouldn't let myself think about that. Besides, I had just been kissed, hadn't I?

I sighed and walked out of the bathroom, back to the library, hoping against hope that Seth wouldn't be there. To my complete and utter surprise, he wasn't. I sat down at a table alone and pulled out my script, I still had a few scenes to memorize. I read a few lines over and over. I just couldn't concentrate. I decided to just read it anyways, even though there was no hope of me remembering any of it. When the bell finally rang, after what felt like an eternity, I grabbed my things and started to make my way towards Mr. Cassidy's room. This rehearsal was going to be something else. I already knew it.

Jughead POV
It was finally the last block of the day. I walked to math class alone, as literally none of my friends were in it. I sighed as I walked through the door and took a seat towards the back of the classroom. I was early, so I pulled out the essay I should've started a week ago. It was supposed to be about a problem, or issue, at Riverdale High that needed to be solved. This was going to be easy. I already had approximately twelve ideas for the topic and multiple rational arguments and evidence behind them all. I smirked, glad to know that at least this would work out just fine.

Jellybean POV
I sat down on the hard floor and crossed my arms over my chest. I was one of the last ones to enter Mr. Cassidy's room today and that seemed unusual to me. We were going over a scene today. It was near the beginning, when Wendy is dealing with Peter's runaway shadow. Seth and I walked to the front, scripts in hand and started rehearsing after we were instructed to do so. It was going rather well, in my opinion. We finished the scene and were applauded. Mr. Cassidy got another scene running before he pulled us aside and told us he wanted to see us after class. I cringed.

I couldn't focus for the rest of the remaining time left. The end bell ringing wasn't a relief today, it was a devastation. "Remember, I want you all to be off script as soon as possible. Practice, practice, practice!" Mr. Cassidy called as everybody left the room. Everybody except me and Seth. He took a breath before coming over to us. "You wanted to see us?" I said, trying to hide my immense discomfort. "Yes." He began. "Now, there's something that I'm worried about. I don't want you guys to be offended and I certainly don't want to cause any embarrassment," He paused.

"but what happened? I mean, I get that you guys used to be much closer, as friends, of course, but where did the chemistry go? I know most teachers wouldn't ask this, but I'm concerned this is going to affect the play and if this is too personal, I'm sorry, but please explain?" I went red. I played with my hair, twirling it violently around my finger. I turned to Seth, who looked just as red as me. "Well, it wasn't supposed to noticeable while we were acting." He began, looking at me for help.

"Look, things changed. We were both unreasonable, but we're trying to keep it 'professional' I guess." I said annoyedly. "Well, I want the play to be good, alright? You two are both great actors, but maybe you both need to figure out your differences." Mr. Cassidy said calmly. "I have to go." I said quickly and left the room. What the hell was that?

Jughead POV
Jellybean was walking out of the school looking pissed off by the time I reached the middle school. "Hi." She said. I noticed a slight red tinge in her cheeks. "Hey Jelly, what happened?" I asked immediately. "Mr. Cassidy just frickin told us that he wanted me and Seth to work out our differences because he wanted the play to be good." She said bitterly. "Asshole." I muttered. To my surprise, Jellybean's whole mood had just completely changed and there was a slight smile on her face. "What?" I asked, elbowing her in the ribs.