When Crossing The Tracks-Sweet Pea

67- fighting fire with fire

Black Hood Killer? Riverdale Reaper? Mafia leaders, evil twin brothers, drugs and gang wars. Wicked board games, chopped up bodies and psycho farm hippies. Just a few of Riverdale's latest attractions. How can a small town like this be so dysfunctional?

"Name" the officer spoke coldly as he kept his gaze on the papers in his hands "Lila-Rose Alvez" I said "Age, address and birth date" he said and I sighed, telling him everything "I have to inform you of your rights regarding this custodial interrogation. You do not have to say anything. But, it may harm your defence if you do not mention when questioned something which you later rely on in court. Anything you do say may be given in evidence. Your possessions will be kept by the police custody officers while being stationed here. You have the right to free legal advice, medical help if needed as well as given time for a break while in questioning. The police must try to contact your parent, guardian or carer if you're under 18 or a vulnerable adult" he spoke but I already knew all about my rights which didn't really apply here "Having said that, I'm going to ask you for a phone number for an immediate appropriate adult I can contact in your case" he said "My dad I guess" I said and wrote down the phone number on the paper he handed me. He didn't say anything else, just left. Let's think about it for a second. The only think they may have on me is disturbing silence and underage possession of alcohol. Unless, they somehow get the legal right to search the house for drugs in which case the plot may thicken. I bet those kids mixed alcohol with fizzle rocks. That must've been it. I glanced up at the clock and sighed. I looked up again and sighed, again. I glanced around the room before my eyes flicked up at the clock, again. It's been two hours, what's going on? The door suddenly opened and a different man walked in "I'll need you to sign here before I hand over your belongings" he said and slipped me a few papers. I quickly scribbled a signature on each one of them before grabbing the plastic bag that contained my phone "I'm free to go?" I asked and he nodded. I cautiously made my way out of the Sheriff's station but didn't hesitate to call Sweet Pea as soon as I was out and on my way home. No matter how many times I called, Sweet Pea, Fangs, Toni and Cheryl didn't answer. The only one who called back was Reggie, he even came over to help clean up the place the next day.

"Did you talk to your dad yet?" he asked "Of course" I said "What did he say?" Reggie asked "He didn't flip out, if that's what you mean" I said "That makes one of us" he sighed "What did your parents say?" I asked "I'd rather not talk about it" he sighed as he finished tying up yet another trash bag "You haven't heard from Sweet Pea, have you?" I asked "No, why?" he asked "Uh...I tried calling him but he didn't answer. Neither did the others and they didn't call back, so I don't know what's going on with them" I said "We can go to check at the trailers after we finish here, if you want" he said "Yeah" I smiled and he nodded. I looked around the living room, it was still a mess "I'm never having a party, ever again" I said "I will" he said and I laughed "Anything to piss of my dad" he shrugged.

Once we finished cleaning up, Reggie drove us to the trailer park. It was awful quiet "Something's wrong" I mumbled as I got out of his car "I know, right? Where's everybody" Reggie said, looking around. We made our way around every trailer but they seemed abandoned "Hold on, I heard something. This way" Reggie spoke and I followed. The lights were on in one of the trailers so we followed that. Reggie stopped, just before walking in "Shh" he said and we listened to the heated discussion "What does that tell you, Sweet Pea? One again, we got in trouble and the rich kids from the North Side got away" someone said "Okay, so what do you want me to do about it? Hmm?" Sweet Pea spoke up "What I want you to do is stop getting us involved with them. Look at the Serpents, we're barely standing. Everybody left. You're my brother Sweet Pea, we've known each other for ages but if you're asking me to put myself and the rest of us in danger just cause your privileged girlfriend came up with a plan to bust down Hiram Lodge or anyone else for that matter, I'm sorry but I won't be standing by your side" the male voice spoke again "I agree. Since when do we just offer Serpents protection to anyone? It's not just about getting a tattoo and done, you're a Serpent. Do you think that kid Andrews will put everything aside to protect us? I don't think so. Neither will Lila" someone else said "Yes she would" Sweet Pea said "Luke left, and she will too" someone said "What's wrong with Luke wanting to make a good living for his family? He came right back here, putting his work aside to help us" Sweet Pea said, defending my dad "Exactly. And since then, we're been fine. Without him and FP, we wouldn't have this place to stay at" Fangs said "Yeah? Then why did she get away the other night? None of the North Side kids got in trouble, only us!" Shorty yelled "What the hell" Reggie whispered, looking at me "Why are you with her anyway? Come on man, are you really that pussy whipped?" someone else said "Hey!" Sweet Pea cut him off "Sorry to interrupt!" Reggie spoke up as he opened the door before I could ever react "What the hell are you doing here?" Fangs asked "Shit" Toni said and looked at me. All eyes were on us and suddenly I felt weird being around the Serpents "What are you doing here?" Sweet Pea asked as he walked around the table, grabbing my arm "Ouch! You didn't answer your phone, I was worried" I said, looking down at his hand "Aww, isn't that just so cute" Shorty said "Shove it already" Toni snapped "Lila, just go home" Sweet Pea whispered "Why? What's going on?" I asked "Why don't you tell her, Sweets?" Shorty laughed "Why don't you shut up already" Reggie said "Why don't you make me" the Serpent bit back, shoving Reggie out the door and making him stumble back a little bit "Hey man, come on" Fangs said, getting in between the two "We only came here because you big fucking idiot didn't think about calling your girl to make sure she was okay or not" Reggie said, pointing his finger at Sweet Pea "She's fine" Sweet Pea said and let go of me "Yeah, cause I went and check on her, that's why" Reggie scoffed. Sweet Pea clenched his jaw and stepped out of the trailer and soon, everybody else followed "Aren't you just a knight in shining armor, Mantle" Sweet Pea said "I had to be, since you were too busy letting those guys talk trash about your girlfriend" Reggie said "You don't have a say in this" Sweet Pea said, shrugging off his jacket and clenching his fist "I had a feeling I knew better than to blindly trust your kind" Reggie scoffed "And what's my kind exactly?" Sweet Pea asked "Tunnel snakes. Especially a particular Danny Zuko knock off" Reggie said which quickly earned him a fist to the jaw. I gasped, my eyes widening at the sight "That's what I'm talking about" Shorty smirked which only riled Sweet Pea up more "What was that?" Sweet Pea asked. I glanced at Toni who was just as shocked as me "You really shouldn't have done that" Reggie chuckled. Next thing I know, the two of them are fighting each other like they didn't just party together like best buddies less than 24 hours ago. Thankfully, Fangs and 2 other guys managed to break it off despite the cheers coming from the rest of the Serpents "If you know what's best for you, don't show your face around here again!" Shorty called out, shoving Reggie towards his car "Bro" Fangs put a hand on Sweet Pea's shoulder but he shrugged it off violently, startling even his best friend "What the hell man? What is wrong with you?" Fangs asked. Sweet Pea looked at me for a short second before storming away. I didn't think twice before rushing after him "Sweet Pea" I called out but he only walked faster "Johnny!" I yelled and he walked inside his trailer, slamming the door. I sighed and opened the door, seeing him with his back facing me, his hands resting on the table, huffing and puffing like a bull "What's gotten into you?" I asked but he didn't say anything. I sighed and closed the door behind me, walking closer to him and putting my hand on his back, rubbing it. He quickly turned around, making me retreat my hand. I noticed some blood running down his temple and my eyes shifted to his hands. His knuckled weren't bleeding. "Just calm down, okay? Talk to me" I said, looking up at him and stepping closer but he grabbed my wrists before I would wrap my arms around him "No, Lila" he said and created some distance between us "Just leave me alone right now" he said "I can't just leave now, look at the state you're in" I said "Lila, I'm not going to repeat myself the third time. Leave me alone" he said, his voice shaking from the adrenaline and something else I think, but I can't quite make it out "Why don't you want me here? Why can't you talk to me? I thought we agreed that we won't push each other away anymore, no matter how hard things are" I said "It's different with me, Lila" he said "No it's not. We're always stronger together, you know it. I know you do. I don't understand what's going on, why you're so worked up" I said and he chuckled dryly "I heard what the guys said about me" I sighed "I thought eavesdropping was supposed to be rude" Sweet Pea said "I didn't mean to do it, but I'm glad I had the chance to hear what they think of me" I said and he looked at me "What?" he asked "Why did you had to start a fight with Reggie? He did nothing wrong, he just stood up for me" I said "Yeah, he does that quite a lot, doesn't he?" Sweet Pea scoffed "What? That's what this is about? You're offended because Reggie told Shorty to back off before you could?" I asked confused "No, Lila! My God" he said, running his hands through his hair "It just hit me that...Shorty might be right you know" he said and that had me speechless for a few seconds "About what? The part where he said I'm just a privileged princess? Come on, Sweet Pea" I said, once again trying to get close to him but he stood his ground like never before "No matter how hard I try....no matter what I do or how I do it or how many times I do it, it will never be enough. I will never be enough" he said, his fist coming down onto the table, making me jump a little "That's not true, why are you saying that?" I asked. I didn't even notice the tears rolling down my cheeks. He didn't say anything to that. The room fell silent and my heart started to ache "What did Shorty mean by 'tell her' ?" I asked "Nothing" he quickly replied "What did he mean?" I asked again "Nothing, okay? He didn't mean anything. Just go home" he said "Alone?" I asked, hoping that maybe that would get him "Maybe Reggie can come back to get you" he muttered under his nose. His behavior didn't make any sense, he was so mad and all I wanted was to know why so I could help him calm down.

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