The Other Half Belongs To You (Choni)

First Date, Finally!

[Toni's POV]

"I did it! I did it!" I run around my trailer and jump around meanwhile Jughead, Sweet Pea and Fangs look at me like I'm crazy. "What are you talking 'bout?" Jughead asks after a moment of me just skipping around.

"I asked her out! I asked Cheryl out!" I stop running and yell in excitement. They all clap and give me a pat on the back.

"Nice! So... uh... are you going to tell her?" Fangs asks. I nod my head, "If I feel a spark. Which hopefully I will." I say.

"So what are you wearing?" Sweet Pea asks. I shrug my shoulders and shake my head. "I don't know. What I always wear I guess."

"What a romantic being." Sweet Pea says, sarcasm dripping in his voice.

"Hey, I'm romantic!" I defend myself. "Remember that time I gave Fangs flowers when his ex dumped him?"

"Hey! What makes you think he dumped me?!" Fangs shouts.

"Oh I don't know," Sweets crosses his arms. "Maybe because all you would do is sulk!" I swear this guy is the king of sarcasm. I just shake my head as they continue to argue like brothers and go to my room, laying down in my bed and closing my eyes to think about tonight.

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[Cheryl's POV]

"How about this?" Veronica points to a couple of dresses on the rack. "I don't know why I need a fancy dress. It's not like we're going to a fancy restaurant. It's just Pop's, the only place in this god for shaken town." I complain.

Just as I'm about to give up I spot a beautiful little red dress that seems exactly my style (photo above) "How about that?" I point to it.

"OMG, Cheryl." Kevin goes over to it. "This is amazing, girl." He grabs it off the hanger. "Now all you need is a complete make up from the Kevin Keller AKA Me." He smiles.

"Great."

6 hours later- At Thistle house

"Alright, are you all ready to see the Cheryl Bombshell at her fullest?" I hear Kevin asks the group. They all nod so Kev continues, "Great. Now... Cherry darling." He calls out to me.

I sigh before I walk out. Betty has literal tears in her eyes, Veronica squeals. And Josie looks at me with wide eyes.

I had my red velvet hair to the right side, I was wearing mascara and some blush on my cheeks. I had leather high knee boots on and white gloves that Kevin thought would make a perfect fit to me. They weren't at all bad. And obviously I was wearing my iconic red lipstick.

"Oh my god Cheryl. You look amazing!" Veronica squealed.

"You really do!" Betty had to fan her eyes with her hands to keep a tear from slipping down.

"Guys calm down. I'm just going on a date. I'm not getting married." I said.

"Buts it's been like years-" Kevin said before I cut him off.

"Hey, calm down Keller. Just because you did my make up and hair doesn't mean I can't go all HBIC on you." I threatened.

Kevin nodded and smiled. "Sorry, I'm just really excited. My ship is a sailing!"

"By the way when is Toni suppose to be here?" Archie looked down at his watch. Some how I totally forgot he was here.

The door bell rang and everyone froze in place.

"Uh... now?" Reggie gulped.

Kevin took a deep breath before breaking the heavy silence. "I'll answer it."

[Toni's POV]

I was a nervous wreck. My hands wouldn't stop shaking and my upper lip was sweaty. I had a bouquet of red roses in my hands as I walked up to Cheryl's house. Apparently they were Cheryl's favorite. I learned that from Jughead who just so happened to learn that from Cheryl's cousin, Betty Cooper.

I was interrupted from my thoughts when Kevin answered the door. "Toni! You look amazing and you are fashionably on time!"

"Uh, Thanks Kev. So is Cheryl ready." I asked as I felt my mouth get completely dry.

"Yes, She is." He turned behind himself. "Cheryl."

I felt my breathing hitch. This was it. Either I could make a fool of myself or I could make a hopeless romantic. But then again it might be the first one considering where we are going to eat.

Cheryl came out the door and she looked absolutely stunning. I knew I was staring.

"Hey, TT." She said.

"H-hi." I stuttered. "Um, these are for you." I handed her the bouquet of roses.

"Thanks."

Suddenly I saw Kevin, Betty, Veronica, Josie, Reggie and Archie looking through the door that was still opened.

"Well, Toni, have don't be out too late. Have her back before midnight." Betty joked. Keyword: Joked.

"Will do." I nodded my head.

"Okay. Well have a great date."

They closed the door as me and Cheryl walked to my car that belonged to Sweet Pea. I figured a motorcycle wouldn't be appropriate for a first date.

I opened the car door for Cheryl to get in.

"Ooh, such a gentlewoman." She giggled. I giggled along with her. For some reason, I feel that she's the one.

...

[Cheryl's POV]

This date was going splendid. We had walked into Pop's and ordered our food. Immediately as we sat down, we started up a conversation. It's like we'd known each other for years. We were so comfortable with each other.

She's absolutely amazing.

After we went to Pop's we went to
Twilight Drive- In and watch one of personal favorite moves. The Shining. I must have watched that movie over a hundred times.

"Cher, I need to tell you something." Toni turned to look at me from her seat as the credits began to roll in from the movie.

"Yeah, What is it?" I asked.

"Uh... I... really like you. And I was wondering if maybe... you'd want to do this again."

[Toni's POV]

I couldn't do it.

I couldn't tell her I'm intersex. I immediately thought... what if she didn't like me after I told her. I guess I'm just afraid of rejection. So instead of tell her THE truth I told her A truth. Truth is I really really like her and I felt sparks throughout the date.

"Really?" Cheryl tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. "I'd love to."

I looked deep into her eyes and lost some of myself control. I kissed her. She kissed back and the kiss got heated.

We pulled back in sync.

"Wow." She said.

"Wow." I confirmed.

Her phone interrupted the comfortable silence. She looked down at he phone.

I could see the sadness that ran through her eyes.

"Cheryl, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Uh, my mother... she's kicked me out of the house for tonight." She said.

I knew what I had to do.

"Do you want to stay at my place?"

She shook her head. "No, Toni, I couldn't. I don't want to impose."

"Please, Cheryl. I don't mind. Really." I confirmed.

"Okay." She smiled. I smiled back.

Okay. Now how am I going to tell her my secret?