Resilience | Sweet Pea.

31- Switchblades, Bruises and a Confirmation.

"I already invited Archie, but I want you guys there as well. Usually these kinda of events, baptisms, confirmations etc, are family only but since It's all about me and you guys are my chosen family, I pulled a few strings and reserved you all a pew." Veronica tells the common room filled with me, Jughead, Betty and Kevin about her upcoming confirmation.

"What's the dress code?" Kevin asks.

"Catholic chic. So, dresses for the girls, veils optional. And coats and ties for the boys." Veronica explains

"Which one does Nova count as?" Jughead teases, I flip him off.

'Jughead Jones and Betty Cooper, please report to the Principal's office.' The overhead speaker calls.

"Oooh, someone's in trouble." I tease.

"Shut up, Nova." Jug says, making eye contact with Betty as the two shrug and leave the room.

"What do you think happened?" Kevin asks.

"I don't know but trust me. I'll find out." I sigh.

"Of course you will." Veronica scoffs, I know she loves me, but she's still mad I stood with the serpents during the Pickens day celebrations.

"Okay, I was gonna do this in private Ronnie, but I'm doing it now." I say.

"What do you-"

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry about Pickens day. In case you hadn't noticed V, i'm in way over my head as a 17-year-old gang member, okay? I have so many loyalties to fulfil and I'm trying, I'm trying my damn best! I'm sorry I upset you, V. I love you and all I can say is sorry." I rant to her in front of Kevin and Archie, starting to get a little upset.

"Nova." She sighs, getting up from her seat, pulling me up and hugging me. "I love you too. And I forgive you. Thank you for apologising."

"Thank you." I sigh.

*

"Thank you for coming with me, B. I have no idea how to dress shop." I sigh.

I'd gone into town with Betty, trying to find myself a dress for Veronica's confirmation.

"Well, I'm no expert either, but I'm sure I can try to be helpful." She says.

"You're always helpful." I smile at her.

"I'm glad you asked me. I wanted to talk to you." Betty says as we walk along.

"Shoot." I say.

"Well... Because of Jug's article we're both suspended from the Blue and Gold." Betty sighs.

"Oh shit, Betty. That sucks, I'm sorry." I gasp.

"I also talked to Jughead..." She sighs.

"Uh oh. That tone doesn't sound promising." I say.

"He told me uh... he told me he did stuff with Toni." She sighs. I stop for a moment. "During the black hood stuff."

"Oh..." I say, guilt filling my stomach.

"You knew?" She asks.

"I swear, I knew they kissed but nothing more." I say.

"Why didn't you tell me?" She asks sadly.

"The same reason I do every stupid thing I do recently. I thought I was protecting you. And in all honesty, I kinda forgot that even happened with everything that's gone on." I tell her. "Please don't hate me B-"

"I could never hate you, Nova. I'm a little sad you didn't tell me but-"

"I'm so, so sorry I didn't tell you Betty." I say.