Dreamers

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J POV
We headed to the office, after the boys. We sat outside the office, hearing the coach yell at the boys. I see the police start heading this way, and shot a glance at Betty. "I'm gonna go to the bathroom." I say. Scarlett let's go of me and clings to Betty. After a few minutes, Betty texted me it was safe to come out. I head back to the office, but Betty wasn't there. I headed to her room, and Scarlett was sitting in her chair. "Scarlett?" I say. She looks up at me, and her face was emotionless. "It's ok. They won't hurt you again." I whisper hugging her. She nods and rests her head on my chest. "What's the matter Scarlett? Can't handle anything, so you need daddy to take care of you." I hear. "Which one of you said that?" I ask looking around the room. One of the boys raises his hands. "What's the matter to afraid to stand?" I growl. He stands slowly. "Talk to her like that again and you will have to deal with me, got it?" I growl. The whole class flinches. "Yes sir." he says quietly. "What was that?" I say. "Yes sir." he says louder. "Sit down." Betty says. "Mom." Scarlett says quietly. She walks over to her and hugs her tightly. "Ready to go?" Betty asks. "Can I just stay in your class with you?" she asks. "I don't care." she answers. "Can dad stay to?" she asks. I look over at them with a raised eyebrow. "If he wants to. I don't mind, but the serpent king better not make anymore threats." she looks over at me and points a finger. I raise my hands in defeat. I sit at her desk and put my feet up. The bell rings and the students get up and leave.

B POV
It was time for lunch, and jughead came back with pops. "Thank you." I say. Scarlett takes a bite of her burger. I kiss her head. "Eat up. After school, we will go to the bar." I say. She nods and finishes her food. We finish eating, and the next class comes in. It was most of the football boys. They were glaring at Scarlett and that didn't go unnoticed by jughead. "Jughead." I say. He looks back at me and I shake my head. He nods slightly and turns to sit at my desk. "Ms. Cooper?" I hear. "Yes?" I ask, writing on the board. "Why do you allow a serpent in your classroom?" they ask, making me snort. I turn towards them with a smirk. "Why don't you go home and google me. Or better yet, pull out your phone and do it now." I smirk.

S POV
The student googles mom and starts reading.

"Betty Cooper, originally from New York, now lives in Riverdale.  She is known as the serpent queen from the south side."

"I have been a serpent since I was 16 years old, so I would watch what you say about us serpents." she says. The students look afraid, and I let out a laugh. They all turn and look at me. "What's so funny?" they ask. "It's just that. She rides a bike to school. How did you not notice?" I laugh. I see dad smirk. "So What does that make you?" they ask. "I am the daughter of the serpent queen and king. I am the serpent princess." I say, a bored tone laced in my voice. I get up and sit on moms desk.

B POV
We walked in the bar, and everyone cheered. I went up to the office and saw my jacket on the coat hanger. I take it off and stare at it. "Betts." I hear. "You kept it." I smile. He took it out of my hands and helped me put it on. I smile at him, and kiss his lips.

S POV
I went up to the office and saw mom and dad kissing. I cleared my throat and they ripped apart. "I. Uh. Um." Mom stutters. I notice she has a serpent jacket on. "Does this mean your serpent queen again?" I ask. She looks back and forth between me and dad. Her mouth opens but nothing comes out, so she just nods. I smile widely. I ran and hugged her. She almost fell backwards at the sudden impact, but hugged me back.

B POV
Scarlett pulls away from me, her smile as wide as ever. I shake my head and laugh. "When do I get my jacket?" Scarlett asks. My eyes shot up to jughead. "When you turn 16." he says. "But that's so far away!" she whines, "When did you join?" "When I was 16. She's not doing the initiation, even if I have to ban it. I don't want her stripping in front of them." I say. He nods slightly. "I don't either." he replies. "What's initiation?" She asks. "Boys get hit, girls have to strip. It shows bravery and loyalty." I say. "So I have to strip, in front of everyone?" she looks mortified. "No! We're trying figure out a way that you don't have to. Do you have any pardons?" I ask. "I haven't let anyone join in a while, so I should." he says and I nod. "Ok. It's settled. Can we go home now, I'm getting a headache." I say. "Let's go." he says.

J POV
Betty and Scarlett linked arms and walked in front of me. They were laughing as they went to the car. I shake my head, a smile playing on my lips. "Boss!" I hear. I turn to see one of the serpents. "Is Betty really the queen again?" he asks. "Yes. The queen has come home." I say, and they all cheer. We get in the car and go to Betty's house. She makes a bag, and we head to my mansion.