I had been awake for not even 5 seconds and already I knew it would be a long day. I was not only going to have to put up with the South Side scum but yet welcome them to the school. I had promised V I would be there but maybe she would let me out of it? Only one way to check. I picked up my phone to text her but she got there first.

'Betty. You promised. No getting out of this. I need the help. See you at school! Xx'

It was like she could tell what I was planning. That's how well we knew each other. But I knew I had to help her.

After I had finished breakfast, I went outside to start walking to school but my path was blocked. Malachai. Malachai and I had never really been close but he was my dad's right hand man which made our encounters frequent.

"Betty my dear! I'm escorting you to school today. Your dads orders" he said, the mockery in his voice clear as day.

I glared at him.

"To hell I am. I don't need a body guard. Piss off Malachai!"

"Its only to make sure you are safe. And im not your body guard, I'm just here on your dads orders."

He opened the door of his car and smirked at me. Like that was the only reason. Another reason I hate Malachai is that he won't give up. Ever since we were kids he has been trying to date me and my father is more than happy with it. But no way would I ever consider letting him date me. Ever.

But still, I got in his car and suffered the 10 minute drive to school.

As soon as we got there I rushed inside to help V set up.

"And so the beautiful blond princess arrives to help her friend before the flood of South Side scum invade our great halls!"

Same old V, always dramatizing everything. Archie gives me a quick nod before going to get another box of school maps.

"Hey V. Prepared to stop me from strangling those vermin? Because I'm going to need it!"

"Of course I am Betty. You wont have a thing to-"

She got cut off by the sound of laughter and commotion coming through the school doors. Only one group of people could make such an enterance. Those filthy serpents were here

Leading the group of idiots was of course Jughead Jones. And boy did he not look happy to be here. Behind him were the likes of Toni Topaz, Sweet Pea and Fangs, Jones' three henchmen. And behind them? Every other South Side simpleton that were until this point, school-less. I could do nothing but glare as these parasites filled our halls, invaded our school. And to top it all off, Jones walks up to me, thinking he can do what he wants.

"Hey Cooper. What's new?"

Yeah. That's right. He has the audacity to come to me and speak to my face. To say I was angry was only just skimming the surface.

"Nothing that concerns you Jones. Let me make something clear to you real quick. I run this school. The people here listen to me. So you and your little friends here can forget about getting comfy because my dad is going to get you all out of here, mark my word"

Before he had a chance to reply, Veronica thrust out the maps and started speaking but icouldnt hear a word. I was fuming. Luckily Kevin came and pulled me out of there and to our first class.

After what felt like forever, it was lunch time. I met my friends in our usual spot in the school lounge. Veronica, Archie and Kevin were already there and from what it seemed, only Archie saw me walk in as Veronica and Kevin were gossiping away.

"I know he is a serpent and stuff but did you see him? He can't be single! Do you think he might be gay?" Hope glistened in Kevins face.

No. They couldn't be talking about him, could they?

"I agree Kevin. No offence Archiekins but he was absolutely gorgeous!"

My own best friends talking about him. Openly. And gorgeous? I don't think so. Jughead was anything but gorgeous. Ok. Maybe he had hit puberty nicely but- No. I couldn't say that. Hell, he was the Serpent Prince! I was a Ghoulie! We were sworn enemies!

"I think you guys need to get your eyes checked. That or you two are delusional!"

They both jumped at the sound of my voice, their faces turning pink.

"And Kevin, he isn't gay. Sorry."

I walked out of the room, heading straight to the bathrooms. I couldn't stand to be around my friends right now. And what was wrong with me! Thinking about a serpent like that?

I shake my head, trying to get the thought out. No way. He wasn't even that good looking!

Right?