Since watching this season of "Riverdale" I've been intrigued by the idea of Cheryl and Britta as more than friends, and Cheryl's assistant in regards to Britta, during their arc together. And while I know there hasn't been any sexual subtext or deep emotional moments between them a part of me is nonetheless curious as to what they'd be like if Robert went in that direction.
I don't know Britta's canon age though she looks older than 14 yet less than 18. Though maybe she is 18 since her Rivervale doppelgänger was able to live without supervision and addressed Jughead's name casually. And since I don't know where the town's set in I can't look up its state's consent age. Nevertheless and to avoid criticism Britta will be 18 here and in all future fics of mine when she's paired with Cheryl.
Anyway this will be my first story for them and set during the season 6 finale.
Disclaimer: I don't own "Riverdale" or its characters.
Setting: Riverdale
Location: Thornhill Mansion
The end was nigh upon Riverdale as Bailey's Comet's hurtled through the night skies above and towards the town, an approach which was imminent and upon arrival would blast the town into oblivion. The last hurrah of the villainous and now vanquished sorcerer Percival Pickens, Riverdale's worst adversary, and his reign as its mayor had not come to an end soon enough.
Everyone had bid each other heartfelt and emotional farewells before parting to spend their final moments with their loved ones. Inside the Andrews Home Archie and his now fiancé and the love of his life Betty had made love earlier and they were gathered together with her sister Polly and her sister's twins Juniper and Dagwood, her and Polly's mother Alice and his own mother, and his Uncle Frank. They were all standing before the window in the living room as they awaited the comet's arrival.
Inside the Babylonium was Veronica and Reggie, seated on the couch of the former's suite and clutching their hands together tightly as they also awaited the end.
Inside Jughead's and Tabitha's apartment they were seated at their dining room table with Pop's himself, Tabitha holding Jughead's and her beloved grandfather's hands and the 3 of them bracing themselves for what was to come.
Inside Kevin's place was the young man himself along with Moose plus his father Sheriff Keller, the 3 men huddled together in a circle and also clutching hands together as they braced for the end.
Inside Jughead's bunker was Toni, Fangs, and their now adult son Anthony, the family of 3 taking comfort in their remaining moments together.
And finally, in Thornhill, were Cheryl, Nana, and also Cheryl's assistant Britta Birch who'd also been her most dutiful assistant having gone above and beyond in multiple ways including by relinquishing Cheryl from the soul of her devious witch ancestor Abigail and was now one of Cheryl's closest friends and currently her truest companion.
All of the aforementioned groups of individuals had also sang a song, unknowingly the same song, regarding how it felt as though the world was ending and if they'd only had 5 more minutes. A song they sang to pass the time as their shared impending doom drew nearer during each passing minute.
As they all sat together within the living room and waited for the end, Cheryl noticed Britta had a morose look upon her face while gazing towards the window across from them.
"My dearest Britta pray tell whatever's the matter?" the redhead softly questioned her with a concerned expression.
Britta found herself startled by the question, not expecting her mistress and friend to notice.
"It's nothing Mistress Cheryl. Just apprehensive about the approaching comet and the fact that well, um, we're all about to, you know," the 18 year old quickly answered, her words partially true while hesitant in regards to the bringing up that everyone was about to die which Cheryl naturally understood and in response gently rubbed her back in comforting circles. However she was astute enough to realize that there was great deal more to it and not just considering Britta's quick response.
"How many times have I asked you to call me just Cheryl? And as for your answer to my inquiry I most certainly believe you. Though I clearly see that something else weighs heavily upon your heart," Cheryl responded gently and then pressed before taking ahold of the younger woman's hand and giving it a reassuring squeeze while looking directly into her eyes. "You're one of my nearest and truest friends and companion and so I implore you please speak your mind and unburden yourself and especially since everything's about to end. Please Britta. What is it you're clearly so reluctant to share? I promise I'll listen and help you however I can."
Cheryl's encouraging words gave Britta some semblance of comfort and reassurance though she still felt a bit apprehensive to share what was currently on her mind. Nevertheless she found her courage and decided to answer honestly although having a difficult time forming her words.
"Well, Cheryl, it's just that I, you see, it's kind of embarrassing really but well, um, I don't know. It's just that I, that is I've, well, been really wanting to you know, experience something I've been desperate to have and enjoy and especially recently. But now and especially with the comet approaching I don't think I'll ever get to experience it."
Cheryl's eyebrows lifted, intrigued.
"And if you don't mind my enquiring as to what that is, what is it that your heart desires so much and especially now?" she asked her curiously.
Britta looked down.
"Well, it's, um, it's kind of embarrassing to admit but what I've been really wanting is the chance to, um, to finally receive and experience my first kiss. Not to mention the french kind eventually. I've never gotten those chances however and have been too shy to ask out any of the other girls in school like me and now my cowardice has rendered it impossible and I fear I'll never get that chance," Britta finally confessed during which her cheeks turned crimson before she ended up rambling.
Cheryl's eyes widened, not having expected this, and her own heart broke for the young woman who so desired one of the most amazing pleasures and rites of passage everyone should have the opportunity to experience and now it appeared she was about to be unjustly robbed of it.
"Oh Britta you poor thing! That is most certainly unacceptable and I'm so sorry to hear that," Cheryl exclaimed distraught for the former before quickly pulling her in to a tight hug and brushing her hand along the back of Britta's hair. "I truly wish there was something we could do about it."
Suddenly at that moment and as though a light bulb had appeared over her head, Cheryl was suddenly struck with inspiration on how to make Britta's desire come true. And so extracting herself from their embrace she moved to face her and placed her hand upon her shoulder.
"Actually, but I think I may know just the way for you to receive what you've been desiring and in light of what's about to transpire upon our town it may be the only way. But only if you're open to it," she said to the former with a bright smile and now Britta was the one intrigued.
"And how might that be?" she questioned her curiously, wondering what Cheryl had in mind.
"Well Britta, how would you feel about me being the one to give you your first kiss ever?" the older woman propositioned her with a twinkle in the latter's eyes.
Britta's eyes widened, not having expected this offer.
"Um, wow. I don't know what to say. Are you sure?" a surprised Britta questioned her though on the inside a part of her was excited since, and while she'd never told her or anyone else this, she actually had a major crush on the redhead for some time now. And so with the current offer Cheryl was presenting her it felt to her as though more than one dream of hers was about to finally manifest.
Cheryl smiled warmly.
"Of course Britta. It would be my greatest honor. I care a great deal about you and want you to be happy and since the world, well at least our portion of it, is about to come to an untimely end it should only be right that we get to enjoy whatever we so desire and if it's possible," she softly reassured the younger woman.
At that point and considering that this was definitely happening, Britta decided to confess something else to her mistress and close friend.
"There's something else I should tell you then. For some time I've kind of had a major crush on you. I just wanted you to know that since before we…" she revealed to the redhead before trailing off and gesturing her hand between them.
Cheryl's head jerked back in response, her lips parting then closing due to the surprising confession.
"Huh. Well that's certainly most unexpected. Albeit deeply flattering," she admitted after which her expression morphed into a bright grin. "But that only means two of your wishes are about to be fulfilled tonight. Shall we?"
Britta nodded in the affirmative to which both women lifted themselves from the couch they'd been reclining on and made their way towards the foyer while Nana Rose observed them leaving with an expression ranging between indifferent and bemused. Upon arrival they turned to face each other.
"Now you just follow my lead Britta alright?" Cheryl instructed her to which Britta nodded though somewhat shyly. Following this Cheryl stepped closer and lifting up her hand and gently resting it upon the side of Britta's face she leaned in to which Britta responded by also leaning in and the two women's lips met in a soft, gentle kiss.
Their lips pressed together softly and then glided together for some time before Cheryl rested her free hand upon the other side of Britta's face, now cupping her face, followed by her angling her head slightly and closing her lips over Britta's who in turn copied her movements as their lips repeatedly closed over the other's in a soft and slow sucking motion. Britta also lifted up her own hands and rested them upon Cheryl's shoulders as they kissed and intermittently yet gently sucked and pulled each other's upper and lower lips.
For a while they simply relished in the taste and pressure of each other's lips until Cheryl extended her tongue forwards and licked it across Britta's lower lip, encouraging the latter to open her own lips a bit wider. Britta complied to which Cheryl responded by dipping her tongue inside of the former's mouth and sliding it against Britta's. The shorter woman copied her movements once more and their tongues slid against the other's and tangled together.
Soon their kiss gradually escalated in passion as their mouths opened wider and pressed together and their tongues began twisting and tangling together before beginning to duel. As they kissed passionately Cheryl moved one of her hands and gently grasped ahold of the back of Britta's head, deepening the kiss, before moving her other arm and wrapping it around the latter's upper back.
Britta on her part removed her hands from Cheryl's shoulders and wrapped her arms around the redhead's lower back tight, pulling their bodies flush together.
The two women continued making out, plunging their tongues from mouth to mouth and swallowing each other's lips while soft moans emanated from their mouths as their kiss intensified.
Eventually the kiss ended with their tongues slowly retracting back inside of their own mouths and Cheryl pressing a few more soft kisses against Britta's lips before they parted completely and rested their foreheads together.
"Wow!" Britta softly exclaimed in wonder, eyes wide, and breathing heavily.
"Shall I assume you enjoyed this?" Cheryl questioned her with a warm smile.
"It was everything I ever wanted and more," Britta replied while returning her smile. Their attention was then directed toward the manor's windows as suddenly a bright light emanated through them and rapidly increased in brightness, signaling the comet's arrival. The two women then returned their attention towards each other and Cheryl could see Britta's apprehension upon her face.
"I'm really scared Cheryl," the younger woman admitted, gesturing her eyes towards the comet. Cheryl in response pulled her in for a comforting hug.
"So am I my sweet Britta and if it were within my power I would remove you as far away from this town as I could if I could spare you from this blasted comet," Cheryl confessed while her eyes glistened with tears. "But let us take comfort in the fact that at least we're together along with Nana during these final moments and that soon we'll all be in a much better place alright?"
Britta nodded her head against Cheryl's chest after which they parted and returned to the living room before seating themselves next to Nana, the 3 of them huddling together while Britta was curled against Cheryl's side as the older woman held her securely against her side and rested her head over Britta's as they braced themselves for the end.
And yes, the end would come about for the comet would make impact with the town and its citizens worst fears would be realized as the resulting blast wiped it from the face of the map and everyone perished.
Yet although their lives came to an end prematurely, said lives would continue onwards in the Sweet Hereafter and so one could say that it was not truly the end for the citizens of Riverdale but rather a new beginning. And especially for Nana, Cheryl, and Britta as they worked to create new and wonderful memories together for all time.
The End
A/N And that concludes my first ever story for Cheryl/Britta and I hope you guys enjoyed it.
While the background is compliant with the finale canon as you can see along with the same season 6 events happening, there are differences within this universe in that Cheryl learned her Phoenix powers here were actually not strong enough to stop the comet,
She and Heather did not reunite and so the latter is not in the picture here,
And finally but since Abigail was unable to help Cheryl stop the comet or break the barriers surrounding the town there was no reason for the latter to give her and Thomasina one last steamy moment together as an exchange and so that didn't happen in this universe either. (sorry Choni and Abisina [if there's any for the latter] shippers)
On a side note and yes this is entirely unimportant but Cheryl here has her hair styled in a ponytail just like in last week's finale. Which actually looked great on her in my opinion.
Have a great day.