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The next morning Izzy decided to brave the known horror that was high school hoping that she won't be the hot topic being discussed today; over the weekend Thistle house had burned down, Mr. Andrew got shot and there was Archie who was saw his dad being shot. With so many things going on in town hopefully her actions would pass under the radar of student gossip.
How wrong she was; since stepping foot into Riverdale High Izzy had been accosted by many people thanking and praising her for what she did on Saturday, even the teachers and janitor weren't immune to going out of their way in thanking the teenage girl and given her extra allowance during the day.
Her math teacher had gone so far as to give her a free pass on that morning's pop quiz; and now Betty Cooper had decided to approach her after she specifically chose to sit and spread herself across a two person couch indicating she didn't want any company. She listened with half an ear as the girl talked about introducing Izzy to her friends and saying that Archie would be glad to see her.
Ironically, all day long the one person Izzy had actually wanted to see -Archie- since he was experiencing something similar to what she was had managed to actively avoid her. If little boy blue wants to see Izzy he would have done so by now, he clearly wasn't up to bonding or reminiscing over the shooting not that she could blame him.
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"Move it." Cheryl barked at Betty even shooing the girl away with her hands. "You have all the grace and subtlety as Attila the Hun so I suggest you scurry back to no man's land as you are clearly unwanted here." she finished
"Cheryl-" Izzy began to defend Betty as she knew the main reason the girl had approached her was because of their shared involvement with Jughead. There was no way that self proclaimed loner would let one of his best friend go back to school without a support system.
"No need to explain, I can guess that the Hobo sent his wife to stay next to you- all day long- like some type of soul sucking barnacle but since her presence isn't exactly wanted her I don't see why I have to suffer it" and just like that Cheryl had managed to send Betty Cooper scurrying away back to the safety of her friends.
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There were times when Izzy thought her own barbs and tongue were too sharp for the fragile developing ego of her general peers but then came Cheryl to remind her that no matter how bad she was with her insults Cheryl would always be the undisputed Queen at tearing people down.
"Was that really necessary?" She questioned glancing at the red head as she took the seat Betty has left, try as she might Izzy still felt a smile creep onto her face at the Attila the Hun comment.
"Of course it was, I am trying to save your friendship with the Hobo"
"Okay stop calling Jughead that and how is insulting his girlfriend helping me exactly."
"You wanted to send away that blonde Barbie but you couldn't without upsetting him so I sorted it out. Plus you've got to admit her whole wholesome girl next door facade irritates you"
"Still the Blossom Bitch" Izzy jokingly snarled
"And you are still the Tate Trump we all have our weakness" Cheryl replied with a smile shrugging her shoulder in a what can you do about it type of way.
"So how many people have come to say they are so amazing now that you saved Mr. Andrews' life?" Cheryl asked.
"Enough for me to consider taking the rest of the week off; if it wasn't for Josie running interference I would have already slapped someone during third period. I didn't even know there were that many student at this school"
"You are Riverdale's own answer to Joan of Arc so I would enjoy it while it last because we all know how fickle these plebs are; their opinion changes as quickly as waves crashing to shore"
"Let's talk about something else like the rumour going around that your mum performed her own heroics over the weekend and run into a burning building to save your life" Izzy said raising her eyebrow showing just how much she believe those story
"Mummy was overcome with maternal love for me as I am her only living relative- apart from Nana Rose that is"
"Uh huh, don't tell me -the truth- then" Izzy shrugged she wasn't really upset with Cheryl. The girl's relationship with Penelope was so complicated and dysfunctional that it was a textbook example of emotionally abusive parents who should never have been allowed to procreate.
"Iz" Cheryl began
"It's okay Poppy, really I understand" Izzy replied feeling drained she wasn't sure what the real story was but the fact that Cheryl was lying to everyone about what happened couldn't be good.
"It might be safer if I don't know exactly what went on, but if you need to stay with me for a few days let me know."
"It's been a long time since anyone's called me that" Cheryl whispered feeling touched about the nickname Izzy had created for her when they were children.
In the mind of the six year old Tate only flowers blossomed and the fact that Cheryl had red hair meant that her name should be Poppy Blossom instead of Cheryl; hence the nickname, the simplicity of a child's mind at work.
"Thanks but Nana rose and I have just moved into Thistle house and mumssies need my careful touch in order to nurture her back to strength, however I will take you up on that offer when everything has settled down.
Authors Note:
What did you guys think of my version of Cheryl? She is my Favourite Character on the show. Also what did you think of the season 3 premier. Why the hell did Archie open his mouth?
Please leave a comment letting me know what you think of my chapter or Reversal in general.
Lastly if you don't watch there is a youtube called Alex Meyers and he does the best "Riverdale is a mess" videos, I find it hilarious and he does point out plot holes if you can go check it out.