𝐕𝐈𝐏𝐄𝐑 || Sweet Pea ✔️ || REWRITING

Chapter 36

Ezra Jones

Trigger Warning: Mention of Death.

I turn the corner of the school halls to see Betty pinning Evelyn to a locker, her arm pressed against her neck.

"Betty! Get off of her, what the hell?" I yell, rushing towards them and pulling Betty away from Evelyn.

Betty shakes her head "She's ruining our mother! Her, her dad and their stupid farm"

"The adults in the farm have nothing to do with Evelyn, she's following her dad. Just like I'm following mine, is that such a bad thing?" I ask, looking between them.

"You're different, the Serpents-"

"Are a gang! We stole, we vandalised we threatened people's lives. The farm are angels compared to us. Just leave her alone Betty" I roll my eyes.

Betty scoffs "Don't forget what they did, she's your mom too"

"That woman was my mother for all of three months before she took off again" I laugh.

Betty storms off, leaving Evelyn and I in the hall.

"Thank you, Ezra. You're very open minded" Evelyn beamed, crossing her arms "Do you mind answering a few questions?"

I scrunch up my face "No offence Evelyn, but the farm isn't really my scene" I try letting her down gently.

"Oh silly, it takes more than a few questions to join the farm" She laughs lightly "What harm could be done?"

I nod slowly "I mean, I guess you're right"

I follow her into the student lounge and sit beside her on the couch. She pulls out a notepad and pen.

"Okay, name?" She starts.

"Ezra Jones"

"Occupation?"

"Evelyn, why are you asking me if you know?" I ask, tiling my head.

She shrugs weakly "Just being thorough. Do you bite your nails?"

I nod "All the time, well most of the time"

She hums in response "Did you ever go through any sort of trauma?"

"When haven't I?" I laugh lightly "Uh, my stepmom left me and my brother when we were little, a woman who was like a mother to me died, I found out my mom wasn't my mom, I was stabbed, I thought my best friend died, my brother nearly died, another best friend was locked up, my dad was a raging alcoholic and a few days ago I was shot" I nod finishing of my list.

Evelyn's mouth falls open "That's- that's a lot. You said someone died?"

"My boyfriends mom, Raylen, she practically raised me when Jugheads mom took off" I smile sadly.

Evelyn's face lights up "Can you meet me in an hour? I have someone I want you to meet!"

I shrug "I guess? I'm training with Archie tonight  so I gotta make it quick"