Falice one shoots, Falice AUs, Falice crossover

They will be challenged because they see how real their love is. /02

Thank you Jackie, building theories with you is always so much fun!

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Alice could not tell if seconds or minutes past her life in lightning speed. Everything around her seemed surreal, as if she wasn't in control of her senses like in a dream.

Edgar's grip was closed tightly around her shoulders for a long time. But with a sneer grinning he let loose. His breathing was euphoric, his eyes had a dangerous lightning inside, that made her freeze in shock. His charisma faded behind a sickening mask.

„Oh Alice, you're getting yourself more and more in trouble, deeper and deeper. You don't learn anything. Stay away from problematic surroundings."
The cult leader sneaked around her in a circle, watched her closely and spoke with a quiet voice: „I know your darkest secrets ... and not just yours, my dear."

Alice was breathing heavily. Edgars hand tightened around her chin. Moved er head with gentle force from the left to the right and back.
He scanned her face with a narrowed gaze.

„You told me about Betty, about Jughead and FP, you are all pleaded guilty and covered up together an unspeakable crime. You all destroyed massive evidence, buried a dead body to hide an murder.You know Alice ..."
Edgar moved up to her a few inches, the tip of his nose touched hers coldly „ ... right now I can smell your fear and the terror in your eyes is unmistakable. That satisfies me immensely. You're shivering pitifully." His hand moved from her Chin to her shoulder and grazed along her arm, unbearable and slow. Don't deny it. You're eyes, your look, your attitude are an open book. But the best thing is, Alice , to watch you recognizing you have deceived people that are important to you, and that's something bothering you and torning you from the inside."

Alice searched, disassociated, for distance.

„You should think very carefully aboit your next step. What about Betty, Alice? You will lose her. And more interesting, what about FP? What happens when he gets to know, that I'm aware of all your criminal secrets and that I won't hesitate to use them against you in the perfect situation? He will go to prison, again, because of you. Probably this time forever! He will certainly accept that. But what would he think about you after learning in which mess you naively led his son because you couldn't keep your mouth shot. You're going to mess up the boy and your daughter's future. He will hat you! You know I'm right! And then there is Polly. You did forget about her, didn't you? The life of so many people lays in your hands." Edgar tried to reach for one of her blond strands but Alice avoided him. He sighed pitifully.

„I was never really interested in you. You're so damaged it disgusts me. It was so easy, to manipulate you, you're so hurt, so naive ..." Again Edgar tried to touch Alice. His index finger managed to move as light as a feather over her neck „... and breakable. Your innocent urge to forget the past made it easier for me to infiltrate in this town. With you help it's possible to turn the lives and actions of all people living here in Riverdale to my favor. Oh really, tears!"  He wiped the tear from her cheek and licked amused the salty taste with his tongue from his thumb.

„Who do you think will help you, against me? Nobody is there. Everyone trusts me, everyone follows me. You have betrayed and expelled everyone. Your only chance of a life is to subordinate yourself to me. Maybe then I will be merciful and treat you as someone respected."

A timid knock on the front door tore Alice and Edgar out of their conversation. He looked at her with a dark facial expression. She didn't dare to move or say anything.

The knock repeated, only more decisive.

„Alice?" FPs voice sounded extremely excited from the outside.

Alice's breath caught, her heart was racing.
From the corner of her eye, she watched warily Edgar's reaction and with all caution.

Edgar had put on his arrogant grin again. „Look, a visitor! At the right time. Come on. I think I got through to you. Decide your fate and the destiny of the people that accompany you on your way here in Riverdale."

„Alice, it's me, FP. Please, we need to talk. I know that you are at home. It is important. I have so much to tell you. Most importantly, Gladys and I broke up for good. Do you hear me?"

Alice stood frozen for a moment, completely determined. She had not expected that. Not right now with Edgar at her side.

„Edgar?" She turned around. The man who had just threatened her was gone through the back door of the dining room, which suddenly stood open.

FP knocked once more at the wooded front door. „Alice, I'm not leaving until you give me the chance to talk to you. It doesn't matter if I have to spend the whole night here."

„You don't have to." The blonde explained with a gentle tone when she finally opened the door.

Now he stood there in front of her, in his eye a glimpse of despair and hope at the same time.
She felt happy for a tiny moment.

Without a word he took her in his arms, sheathed her in safety.

... maybe continued for a third chapter