The Forgotten Blossom | A Riverdale Story

Chapter 30: Speakeasy

As soon as Fp stopped the car, Claire noticed Cheryl and Toni getting out of their car and jumped out to greet them. "Cheryl!" 

"Hey Clairy" Cheryl hugged her sister.

"Why are you here?" Claire asked.

"Well, Josie's our good friend, we wouldn't miss one of her world class performances" Toni smiled, putting her arm around her girlfriend. The three saw Veronica, Hermione and Fred get out of their car.

"Hey girlies!" Veronica called out across the parking lot, walking towards them while holding her long dress up to save it dragging. They all went into Pop's and were greeted by Reggie.

"Hey guys" he unclasped the rope to let them through. "Hey Ronnie" he winked.

"Hey Mantle, you don't look too bad tonight" Veronica smirked. Hermione nudged her daughter to get her attention before wiggling her eyebrows. "Shut up" Veronica mumbled, blushing. La Bonne Nuit was already busy that night. Veronica went behind the bar and got some glasses out to make drinks. Fred and Hermione sat down at a table with Fp and Alice. Claire, Jellybean, Cheryl and Toni at another. Veronica brought over mocktails before going up on the stage to announce Josie. Everyone clapped as Josie got on stage, Veronica going to sit back down with Cheryl, Toni, Claire and JB. The music started and Josie's beautiful voice filled the room singing Liza Minelli's All That Jazz perfectly, everyone mesmerised by the girl. When the song ended everyone cheered and applauded. She smiled into the crowd and gave a little bow before leaving the stage. The girls got up to congratulate her.

"Josie!" Claire hugged her friend. "That was amazing" 

"Thank you guys" Josie smiled. "Just kinda shit that my mom wasn't in town to see it"

"Don't fret, I filmed the whole thing. You can send it to her" Cheryl announced.

"Thanks Cheryl" 

"Freddie, I have a headache" Hermione rested her head on Fred's shoulder.

"You wanna go home?" he asked.

"Maybe, I don't want to disappoint Veronica" Hermione said as Veronica, Claire and Jellybean came back over to the table. "Hi honey"

"Hey mom, you okay?" Veronica noticed that her mom looked pale and tired.

"Your mom isn't feeling great, I think we should go" Fred told the girl.

"That's fine, get some rest" Veronica smiled sympathetically. 

"Thanks" Hermione and Fred stood up. "Could Veronica get a ride home with you guys?" Hermione asked Alice and Fp.

"Of course" Alice smiled, looking at her fiance.

"Fine by me" he shrugged, putting an arm around Alice.

"Thank you" Hermione took Fred's hand as they left. Claire made her way to the bar to get a refill from Reggie when she saw a familiar face.

"Hey, don't I know you?" she asked.

"Yeah, Eleanor Woods, serpent and Riverdale High student. Aren't you Claire Blossom?" the blonde girl spoke, Claire noticed her thick Australian accent.

"Yeah, that's me" she laughed slightly.

When Fred and Hermione arrived home, they got changed and went straight to bed. Hermione sat up in bed with Fred resting his head on her stomach, relaxing before they fell asleep. "I can't believe it, we're having a little girl" he kissed the little bump, finally it all sinking in.

"I know" tears welled in Hermione's eyes as she ran her fingers through Fred's hair. "I'm so lucky" she whispered, her voice cracking.

"When will she start kicking?" Fred asked.

"Not long, a few weeks probably" Hermione smiled as tears ran down her cheeks.

"Don't cry beautiful" Fred sat up beside her and kissed her cheek.

"It's okay. I'm happy, really happy" Hermione cupped his face gently.

"So am I" Fred smiled, pulling Hermione into his chest and kissing the top of her head. 

Back at La Bonne Nuit, Jellybean was getting tired. "You tired baby?" Alice asked her noticing the girl's heavy eyes. 

"Yeah" Jellybean yawned as if on cue. 

"Let's go home then" Alice stood up, gathering her things. "Veronica, are you ready to go?" 

"Yeah" Veronica smiled, hugging Cheryl and Toni goodbye. 

"See you Ronnie" Toni kissed her cheek. Cheryl watched the two. She knew that there was nothing between them but she couldn't help but be jealous. 

"Come on Claire" Alice called on Claire who was still at the bar chatting to Eleanor. She quickly said goodbye and joined the others. "Who's that?"

"Uh, just a girl from school" Claire spoke swiftly.

"She's kinda cute" Veronica chipped in.

"And she's Australian" Jellybean smirked.

"Shut up" Claire mumbled, her face turning bright red. They passed Reggie on their way out who was thinking about closing up.

"Goodnight Reggie" Veronica smiled at him.

"Night Ron" he replied with a smirk. 

The five arrived home and Veronica said goodbye before disappearing into her own house. The rest waited impatiently in the chilly night breeze for Fp to unlock the door. Once he had finally found the key, Claire pushed past and kicked off her shoes before falling back onto the sofa.

A/N

*insert soppy fremione scenes here* anyway, if i could draw i would totally draw all of them in their fancy outfits looking all swanky and stuff. wow i really have a way with words. so there was something else i wanted to address but whatever.... what do you think???? claire and eleanornow thats a ship, and veggie ur welcomee i am totally not writing this at 2:30am okay fine im slightly tired but whatever. did i already say thank you for 5k?? i guesss???? love you guys okay g o o d n i g h t