Catching Feelings

Reach the end of your Rope - Part 6

Veronica is immediately accosted by Betty and Kevin as soon as she arrives at school, linking their arms in hers so she can't run away from the questions that come pouring out.

"So when is Jeronica starting?" Kevin exclaims excitedly

"Really!? Toe-curling?" Betty referring to their texts from last night.

"Or is it Vughead?" Kevin and his names, Veronica shakes her head.

"That's a bit shocking." Betty's face scrunches up.

"No, I like Jeronica more" She really hopes he doesn't say these names in front of Jughead.

"You would never know by looking at him" Veronica smirks because no you wouldn't.

"So, should we go closet shopping for a date look tonight?" She wonders if she can afford a new outfit instead.

"Did he ask you out?!" She smiles at Betty but doesn't get to answer.

"Really Veronica, your a River Vixen now and halfway decent looking. I would imagine you could at least date a kicker from the football team and not slum it with some trash on the wrong side of the tracks. Think of your reputation!" Cheryl's voice comes as an unpleasant addition to the interrogation she's facing.

Deciding to ignore Cheryl's comment on her looking halfway decent, because she's a fucking 12/10 and everyone knows it, she chooses to defend Jughead instead.

She has a feeling it's going to become a common occurrence.

"Jughead is not trash, more like a diamond in the rough and -" She doesn't get to finish because blonde hair is suddenly in her vision and in Cheryl's face.

"Back off Cheryl." Veronica and Kevin sneak a look at each other "What Veronica and Jughead do is none of your business." Cheryl narrows her eyes at Betty and Veronica wonders if Kevin would be able to pull them apart or if she's going to have to lend a hand.

Cheryl looks like she'd fight dirty.

"Tone down the crazy Betty, just looking out for my vixens. Plus, Veronica's a friend wouldn't want her making bad decisions." Peering around Betty, Cheryl gives Veronica a bland smile. "I'll save you a seat in Chemistry you can tell me all about the epic kiss between you and trailer park Jones. Ciao." and With a swish of red hair, she was gone leaving the three friends standing staring after her.

"She kinda treats her friends like her enemies, someone should tell her there's a difference," Kevin snarks, relieving the tension that Cheryl's appearance caused.

Veronica links her arm back with Betty's noticing the tightly fisted hands and brings the conversation back to topic.

"Yes, Kevin I agree Jeronica does sound better. Your right Betty, he doesn't look like it but that broody boy can kiss." Veronica pauses and tries to ignore the urge to touch her lips. "No, I haven't talked to Jughead yet, but I will after Chemistry. Hopefully, a date will be set for this weekend and I will need both of you to help pick the perfect outfit." She is really happy that her plan can skip a step and proceed to the actual dating aspect.

It shouldn't be too hard for Jughead to agree on a date considering he won't have to do anything but show up since she is paying for everything.

Although he might argue against it just to be difficult, sometimes that boy can just get under her skin.

Veronica doesn't get a chance to talk to Jughead because the sheriff shows up to take Cheryl, who like the overdramatic queen she is, states she's guilty in front of the whole class.