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Toni's situation with Principal Weatherbee was quickly spread throughout the school, with Betty and Jughead deciding to invite their friend over to the Cooper's family home.
Kevin, Betty, and Jughead sat around the living room area, alongside two newer faces; Veronica Lodge and Archie Andrews. "I cant believe someone deliberately stashed weapons in your locker." Veronica stated in genuine surprise, a small sympathetic smile on her face as she met eyes with Toni.
"The real question is who could've had access to her locker? Toni's only been here for two weeks and locker arrangements were done at the start of week two." Betty adds on, her Nancy Drew side showing itself. "Do you think you have any idea who it could've been?"
A sigh escapes Toni's mouth as she tries to think again for anyone she may have told her combination to. Nothing crosses her mind, although she remembers something that stands out as suspicious. "Well now that you mention it, Cheryl and her vixens were being oddly suspicious when I was headed to chem today."
"It's her, definitely her." Jughead stated frankly.
Toni rolled her eyes, frustrated at the red head for not cutting her some slack for the last two weeks. And why? Simply because she had accidentally interrupted her during her stupid presentation. The girl was unbelievable.
"Dont worry Toni, just relax at home for this next week and whatever you miss in class we'll all help you catch up." Betty offered. Toni didn't know what it was but the blonde had definitely grown on her in the past week, and she hoped to keep it that way. Everyone else in the room gave Toni supportive smiles and nods of reassurance. The pink haired girl could definitely get used to this.
-X-
After leaving Betty's , Toni remembered her need for some new toothpaste so she headed to Riverdale's convenience store. She quickly grabbed her item if choice and searched her pockets for sone change. The cashier glared at Toni for taking so long that a line if customers accumulated behind her. With an apologetic smile Toni found the last of her change and quickly handed it to the irritated man before rushing out of the store, head low so no one could see her beneath her hoodie.
As she leaves a thought occurs to the serpent, and she wanders when it must've been that she became so afraid and soft. The same girl who had been in countless fights, and a handful of robberies. Her tough exterior had faded and with that her courage and strength too. With the thought brewing in her mind she decided to head to the Whyte Wyrm for a drink.
-X-
Byrdie, the owner of the bar greets Toni as she walks into her old workplace. Toni hadn't been able to keep up with her shifts after she moved to Riverdale High, as her priorities placed education above money; however now it seemed that the two went hand in hand. Toni couldn't even find herself to afford gas for her motorbike anymore. After the toothpaste incident, Toni reconsidered all the struggle which had been holding her back from her source of income and decided to try it out.
To Toni's disappointment the bartending job had already been filled. Toni signalled the new bartender for another round of drinks before Byrdie jumped in. "And who do you suppose is gonna pay for that?" She questioned.
Toni just rolled her eyes knowing her former boss and friend wasn't going to stop her and swallowed down a swig of fireball. Her throat burned, but less than the first couple of times and Toni knew she was slowly drifting away from sobriety. "How about i give you a proposition" Byrdie cooed as she took a seat next to Toni at the bar.
The serpent raised a brow questioningly towards the older woman, taking another swig of her drink. "Now Topaz, i know what your stance is on the whole Serpent Dance initiation and i respect that i do...But. We need some fresh faces here, the locals are getting bored and the girls we got aren't getting any younger. I mean with that pretty face and hot bod, you could pull some big money."
The serpent girl would normally object to such an outrageous idea, being so morally against it herself. However, she was in desperate need of money to support herself and the whisky licking her throat was urging her to say yes straight away. The remainder of her drink was swirled once, twice, three times in the glass before being swiftly taken down by the girl with the pink hair.
"Okay, I'll do it."
-X-
The week of suspension went by rather fast as Toni preoccupied herself with catching up with missed school work and working late night shifts at the Whyte Wyrm. This did come at a serious expense however, as she found herself being more lethargic than the cats that roamed around her area.
Her shifts at the Whyre Wyrm were unfamiliar and uncomfortable at first, having never exposed herself to crowds before , let alone crowds of sleazy men, and the occasional women. However, by her third hour Toni had slipped into a comfortable routine with herself and her body. It was easy to tell what the crowd wanted, with the booming voices of southside men never failing to yell out, cheer or whistle when they saw something they liked. Although she was comfortable with showing herself, Toni couldn't help but feel objectified, so between her breaks as the other females took to the pole, she would help herself to some hard liquor; hoping to ease her progressive mind.
Toni had to admit , the cash was good and she had acquired enough by the end of the week to purchase some groceries for herself. She'd even get to treat herself at Pop's.
-X-
"It's good to have you back." Sweet Pea smiled, pulling Toni in for a hug. He was a giant compared to her and engulfed her with his bear-like embrace. A warm feeling spread throughout Toni's chest. It had been a while since she felt wanted, not in the way that the customers of the Whyte Wyrm did, but in the way a friend would want you after not seeing you for what seemed liked months. A disgusted scoff interrupted the two and they separated to see what , or rather who was watching them.
Cheryl and her vixens scanned the two serpents up and down , each one if them looking like they had to throw up at the sight in front of them. "Look girls, this is the reason you should be grateful you were raised in the Northside. So you dont end up with Sour Patch as your boyfriend. Tragic." The vixens chuckled in agreement with Cheryl.
When it came to herself, Toni could control her irritation when someone would insult her, but when it came to her friends she didn't hold back. She stepped forward, confidence and danger radiating through her body. "Watch your mouth Blossom."
Cheryl simply laughed. Her heels allowed her to tower over the serpent, and she was thankful because it gave her an authoritative advantage to the yapping chihuahua in front of her. "Or else what, Cha Cha? Going to get Sour Patch over there to glare me to death?" Cheryl smirked, arms crossed defensively as she looked over to Sweet Pea. Toni hated to admit it but Sweet Pea did in fact look like he was a Pitbull, growling and grumbling at a stranger he didn't like.
"No, but i suggest you stop watching my every move like a damn hawk. People might just start to think you're obsessed with me." Toni shot back, unaware that she had struck a chord in Cheryl. Cheryl managed to stay unfazed, but anxiety hit her like a truck. Did the serpent know she had been slightly clingy, not obsessed, just clingy towards Josie over the last few weeks? She couldn't of known, theres no way of it.
Before Cheryl could reply Toni and Sweet Pea had disappeared. God she hated Southsiders, especially Toni, fucking Topaz.
-X-
Toni felt like she was back at juvy. Her personal space was invaded, her property disrespected and her dignity torn apart, as Riverdale High's security searched her for any weapons. As they patted her down Toni caught glimpse of brown eyes and dark red lips smirking at her from down the hall, as if to convey some sort of victory. As if to say Cheryl-1 , Toni-0.
The security nodded and let Toni pass, Jughead, Betty, Sweet Pea and Kevin waiting for her. "Hey Toni can i speak to you for a sec?" Jughead asked, quieter than usual.
"Sure whats up Jug?"
"No not here, come with me." He stated, as he walked the opposite direction of the others until he found a quiet corner. "My dad, he was talking to Byrdie and well." Jughead looked uncomfortable and unsure if he should keep speaking, but Toni knew straight away what was on his mind.
"Jug you cant tell anyone okay!" Toni whispered with urgency, almost pleading. "If people here find out, they're going to use it to their advantage, and i cant have that on my back." In the little time Jughead had known Toni he had learnt a lot, and her education was something she valued above anything else. He wasn't going to get in the way of that, so he nodded reassuringly and promised that it would stay between them two.
"So have you thought about what club you're gonna join for your extra credit?" Jughead asked curiously, changing the topic much to the serpent girls relief.
She stopped in her tracks, eyebrows furrowed as she considered her options. "Yeah i think i'll sign up to be the school photographer for the Blue and Gold."
"Thats amazing Toni, you're an amazing photographer." Toni smiled at her friends enthusiasm. It was refreshing to say the least. "And what about the second one?"
"Well Principal Weatherbee suggested a sport and since i know a thing or two about dancing i figured why not try out for the River Vixens.
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Jughead's eyes widened. "Are you sure Toni? You know Cheryl's the head cheerleader."
"Oh i know, but there is no way she's going to deny me a spot after she see's my routine."
-X-
It was after school tryouts for the River Vixens and a group of hopefuls eagerly awaited their turns to get up. Toni leaned absentmindedly against the wall as younger girls went up first. The girl noticed her shorts were a bit tighter than usual , as her late application meant only the last of the remaining uniforms could be worn. She didn't mind though, as they hugged her hips, thighs and ass tightly, accentuating all of her favourite features she admired.
Toni guessed she wasn't the only one who minded, the Riverdale basketball team eyeing her up and down as they headed to the showers. One of them, Reggie she thinks his name is, even yelled out. "Lookin good Topaz." Which earned him a glare from Josie McCoy.
"Oh shut it Reggie, control yourself for gods sake." Cheryl's irritated voice came in, as she made an entrance through the gym doors. "She's a serpent, she's bound to be scaly and dry." She continued, making eye contact with Toni who still maintained her position up against the wall.
Cheryl's eyes lingered a bit too long, giving Toni an idea ."Might want to wipe that drool off your chin." Toni stated frankly and loud enough so it reached across the entirety of the gym. Baffled and lost for words, Cheryl rolled her eyes and turned around on her heel, calling the tryouts to commence. And although she yelled out for freshman to to come up and begin their routines, she was still left in shock at herself for being so blatant; and that too, all for a serpent.
-X-
"Southside scum, you're up." Cheryl called out , not once removing her eyes from the call sheet in front of her. Perhaps she was afraid she'd let her eyes wander upon a certain pink haired girl again.
Betty and Veronica had come to support Toni, as well as Kevin; However Toni thinks he may have been more interested in the basketball team.
Toni inhaled a long breath, her back facing Cheryl and her starting position ready. "Lets get this over with." Cheryl called out, and Toni for sure knew an eye roll accompanied the red heads words.
The slow beat covered the gym, vibrations making their ways in all directions of the ground immediately captivating people. The basketball team emerged from their locker room, curious to see who had decided to switch things up with the different genre of music.
Kehlani's Gangsta filled the premises and Toni instantly disappeared into a new world, a world in which it was just her, the music and her body. Step after step being performed with accuracy and passion, making Toni's mind feel light and stress free. Watching her perform so effortlessly shot chills through everyones spines. It was only when Toni heard Betty and Veronica cheering was she brought back to her senses; even Kevin had started to focus on her rather than the guys.
She continued to move freely, realising her body had taken her much closer to Cheryl than anticipated. If it weren't for the table separating the two Toni could practically sit in the other girls lap. She locked eyes with the queen bee and caught Cheryl biting down on her lip, and for some reason the small action encouraged Toni to up the sensuality for the rest of her routine; and with a final smirk she disconnected their eye contact instead finding Reggie in the crowd.
Cheryl furrowed her brows in confusion, an unfamiliar irritation jolting to her right temple. She followed Toni's line of sight and spotted Reggie practically undressing the serpent with his eyes. Almost as if it was a default setting in her body, Cheryl rolled her eyes, and focused her attention back to Toni, not wanting to miss any more of the routine than she already had.
Shifting her eyes back onto the small girl, she was already met with big brown eyes looking right back at her, immediately calming the irritation she felt not too long before.
For the remainder of the routine-which wasn't long-the two girls never once broke eye contact, making a rather confused Cheryl think to herself; If eyes could speak, one look would reveal all the unholy things that were on her mind.
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