Hush

15

Right after school we had to go right home, otherwise Mom would've killed us. But we had Chester take the long way home. We were dreading seeing Michael and his children. When we got inside Mother met us at the door. You could tell she was anxious.

"Good afternoon loves. Leave your backpacks here and Carla will pick them up." Mom instructed us. We nodded and then followed her to the dining room where Michael and his kids were. When we saw who his kids were Finn and I's jaws were on the floor.

One of his daughters was one of the girls that Toni introduced to us. It was Charlie. The girl that flirted with Finn. Oh god this is going to be awkward.

Finn, Scarlett, and I all sat down at the end of the table across from his 4 children. He has 3 daughters and one younger son.

"Okay everyone. I'm super excited about you all meeting each other. So, these are my children Charlie, Bailey, Jordan, and Bentley. Jordan is the oldest, she is 19. Charlie is 17. Bailey is 15 and Bentley is 10." Michael said.

"And this is Camille and Finn, they are 17. And then Scarlett is 10." Mom said with a big smile. We all sat there in awkward silence. Scarlett looked up at me with a confused face. "Michael, come help me get things ready for dinner." Mom said looking to him. He smiled and nodded.

When they left the room we all just sat there awkwardly trying to not make eye contact with each other.

"That's Toni's friend right? Or am I crazy?" Finn asked me leaning over quietly. I nodded.

"Yeah. She definitely is. We need to figure out that whole story." I answered.

"So where do you guys go to school?" Jordan asked breaking the silence.

"Finn and I go to Riverdale High, and Scarlett goes to Riverdale elementary." I answered. They all just nodded. "How about you guys?" I asked.

"Charlie and Bailey go to Greendale high, Bentley goes to Greendale elementary. And I'm a freshman at Columbia." Jordan answered.

"I've actually been looking into Columbia for college. What's your major?" Finn asked.

"Neuroscience. What are you thinking about majoring in?" Jordan asked.

"Computer science or biochemistry." Finn said. She just nodded. Thank god for Finn otherwise we'd all sit here in awkward silence. But thankfully Mom and Michael came back.

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The next day when I woke up I had like a billion texts from Sweet Pea freaking out about dinner tonight. I quickly texted him back that I'll talk to him about it at school. I quickly got up and got ready for the day.

I wore a green shift dress with a black Peter Pan collar with red roses on them. A pair of black tights. My black high top converse. And my gold hoops.

Once I had breakfast we were quickly rushed to school. I went right to the student lounge where I planned to meet Sweet Pea. He was sitting there with Betty and Jughead. I smiled and went and sat down next to Sweet Pea.

"Good morning Sweets." I said. He smiled at me and my heart just gushed. Oh he's so cute. "So today after school you're going to come home with me and Finn and I will fix you all up for tonight!" I said.

"Milly I am so excited for tonight!" Veronica squealed while walking into the student lounge hand in hand with Archie.

"Yes Roni! Me too!" I said back with a smile. I grabbed Sweet Pea's hand and held it tight. "Did you hear Sweet Pea will be joining us tonight?" I asked. She smiled over at Sweet Pea.

"No I did not! But he will supply great company for Archie, considering the only other person our age there will be Nick the sick." Veronica said rolling her eyes.

"Actually. I think Michael's children will be joining us tonight." I said rolling my eyes. "I'm not to thrilled about them, or Michael. If you couldn't tell." I said. Everyone chuckled quietly.

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After school Sweet Pea joined Scarlett, Finn, and I in the town car home. Scarlett was so excited, she is obsessed with Sweet Pea.

"Before we get home, and I'm assuming Michael and his kids will be there. Um. We recognized one of his daughters. Charlie. She's one of the girl's Toni brought over that one time for me to meet." Finn informed him.

"Yeah. So like do you know anything about that whole situation?" I asked. Sweet Pea started chuckling and shaking his head.

"Well, it's kind of a situation like yours. Except her parents are opposite. But the situation is slightly more complicated. Just don't really mention it, or it can get a little wild." Sweet Pea explained.

We then pulled up to our building. We thanked Chester and went upstairs. When we got there Michael and his children were already dressed sitting around in the living room.

"Hello! Oh Camille this must be your boyfriend! I'm Michael, Mindy's boyfriend." Michael said introducing himself.

"Yes. I'm Sweet Pea." he said shaking Michael's hand.

"These are my children Jordan, Charlie, Bailey, and Bentley." Michael said motioning towards the kids who were entranced on their phones.

"Thanks for the introductions Michael, but we need to go get ready for tonight." I said taking Sweet Pea's hand and walking away. The other 2 followed.

"Yeah that was definitely Charlie." Sweet Pea said quietly. Finn and I both giggled.

"Well, go with Finn and he will help you look perfect for tonight." I said. I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before hurrying over to my room to get ready and get Scarlett ready.

I put on a short spaghetti strap tulle dress with a yellow and blue square design. A pair of light navy blue heels. My gold hoops and a dainty gold necklace.

While I was fixing Scarlett's hair, there was a knock at my door. I turned around and it was Charlie.

"Hi Camille. Um. Could I talk to you? In private, please?" Charlie asked.

"Yeah, um. Scarly you're done. Go make sure the boys are getting ready." I instructed her. She smiled and ran off.

"Thanks for um. Not saying anything about being a serpent to my dad. He's not a huge fan of us doing that. Well, specifically me and Bailey." Charlie said.

"Yeah. Uh. No problem. It sounds like we both live the same kind of double lives, so I totally understand it." I said with a small smile. Charlie flashed a smile back.

"Oh my god Milly! You look absolutely ravishing!" Veronica squealed. I turned around and smiled at her.

"Roni! You're here. Um. This is Charlie, she's one of Michael's daughters." I said introducing her. Charlie awkwardly waved.

"Camille! Scarlett! Finn! Please come! The St. Clair's are here!" My mother called from the room. Veronica and I groaned before we all went back into the living room to see the ever so dreadful St. Clair's.