Mercy POV
I sit with Betty, Veronica and Kevin as we think out ways to save pops.
Betty:We can't let the terrorists win. We need to host an event at Pop's that reminds the town of simpler times. Like a throw back to when the shoppe first opened its doors.
Veronica:Betty, I like a good milkshake as much as any girl, and pops put Serendipity 3's to shame. But why this hill to die on?
She gets this soft smile on her face and I think about the memories I have with Pop's.
Betty:Orange Freezes with my mom and Polly after ballet. Chicken noodle soup with my dad after ice skating... Grilled cheeses with Archie on the last day of summer vacation. Milkshakes and fries with Mercy the first day back to school. It's were I met you for the first time, Vee. It's where I met you for the first time Kevin! Also... Jug. He may lose his dad, but maybe we can save this one place for him... For all of us.
Soon someone knocks on the door and we turn and see my dad and Hiram flowers and small boxes. Oh lord.
Me/Veronica:Daddy? /Dad?
Betty/Kevin:Daddy?
Dad:Hey, Elizabeth and Kevin, can I speak to you Merc?
Me and Veronica look at each other before getting up and following them outside. They go one way we go another.
Dad:I'm sorry...
I look up at him and nod.
Dad:I sat and thought about what you said and it made sense. FP has been there for you when me or Hiram wasn't, your mom told me how he walked with you from the police station even though he rode his bike. How he's been there for you. It was just jealousy and pride getting in the way because I realized that I was neglecting you and your mom, I was being greedy instead of being grateful for the lot I do have. I've treated you especially like an accessory and second thought. I've bragged about you to people but they've never seen you in person, you're always on my mind but I never took that time out to call you. I hope you can forgive me for being a greedy bastard.
I look around before tilting my head side to side, he groans with a laugh.
Dad:Come on! I named you Mercy for a reason!
I laugh and nod, he picks me up swinging me around before sitting me down. He kisses my forehead and I hug him back tightly.
Dad:I'll try to work things out with FP... Things ended rocky with us.
Me:If he and Mr. Andrews can work it out, so can you two, let the three of you be best friends again. And maybe you can add uncle Hiram to it. Be the Dilfs of Riverdale.
He furrows his eyebrows and I grin before shaking my head.
Me:You'll learn, come on. I gotta get back to my friends.
Dad:Alright, I love you Mercy Johnson.
Me:I love you too dad.
We walk our separate ways and I end up running into Hiram, I smile and hug him and he hugs back. He holds me at the shoulders looking me up and down.
Hiram:How have you been, Mercy?
Me:I've been great, I'm glad to see you.
Hiram:Likewise, how is your mother?
Me:She's doing as well as she can be.
Hiram:Do you mind me asking you a question?
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Riverdale High Class
FanfictionI know it has a lot of parts but they are actual chapters! Our story is about a town, a small town, and the people who live in the town. From a distance, it presents its self like so many other small towns all over the world... Safe. Decent. Innoc...
