something to believe in

betty

"Miss Cooper."

I blink and turn around from looking out the window.

"I asked you a question."

"Oh... Yeah. Sorry Principal Weatherbee."

"How are you? I hope you're doing well."

"I'm doing great. Thanks for asking."

I say sarcastically. He nods.

"I wanted to ask you a favor. Would you mind showing our new student around Riverdale High."

"No. That's totally fine."

"Alright."

Walking out of his office, we turn to a boy sitting down in a chair by the door.

"Meet Peter Parker. He just moved here from Queens."

He turned and faced me, smiling nervously. I hold out my hand.

"Betty Cooper. Nice to meet you. I'll be showing you around Riverdale High."

He shakes it and stands up.

"I'm Parker- Peter Parker."

We begin walking out to the lockers.

"Queens huh?"

I look towards Peter curiously.

"Yeah."

We continue walking down the hall silently. I think of something to break the tension.

"So I usually begin my tours with a little history and context."

"Nice."

I smile, trying to warm up to him. He seems quite distant.

"So Riverdale High first opened its doors in 1941-"

"What are all these posters for? Jughead Jones? Who's that?"

"Oh... That's-"

"Betty!"

I get cut off. I turn around and smile, seeing Veronica walk towards us.

"Hey, V."

"New kid in town I see?"

"Yes, Ma'am."

"And what might your name be?"

"Peter. Peter Parker."

"Well then, Peter Parker. Welcome to your first day at Riverdale High! I'm Veronica Lodge, and I'm sure you've met my wonderful bestie Miss Betty Cooper."

He nods. I put my hand on Veronica's shoulder and give her a hug.

"I love you Veronica but I gotta head to class. You can finish the tour if you'd like. Bye!"

I wave to them and head to my classroom, letting the smile on my face fade away yet again. I sit down at my desk and look out the window. I hear a voice call out my name.