Second Chapter!!
Betty POV:
I woke up on a magnificent Friday morning. As I stepped onto the floor a small smile made its way onto my face, realising that it's so close to the weekend.
I go into my bathroom and do my usual skincare routine. While I wash off some of the product I put on I couldn't help but worry about Sweet Pea and his love interest.
Veronica is his first girlfriend and I know she's just playing with his feelings. She does that with every guy she dates. She gets some sort of wicked satisfaction from hurting innocent guys. Next she'll be hurting Archie.
They've only been together for 2 weeks and 4 days but she's already changed him. At school he's almost like her personal slave now. I always notice how if she asks him to get her food or asks him to hold her books, he instantly does it, even when he's carrying his own textbooks that way a tonne in themselves.
I also feel slightly hurt that he didn't tell me straight away he was in a relationship. We usually tell each other everything. Are we not as close as I thought we were?
I want my brother to be happy, with someone who wouldn't change him that much. I agree that change is a good thing. But when you change little things such as my nickname for him, it really hurts. Sweety isn't just some nickname, it represents a piece of who we are and it reminds us, or me at least, it reminds us of our parents.
Mum use to always gush at how I'd call him Sweety. She was always so happy that we had our own little quirk.
I let out a little sigh as I walk downstairs and into the kitchen. I could hear Sweet Pea's snores. I let out a soft laugh.
I decided to make some toast, bacon and eggs this morning since I was just so ready to relax this weekend.
I put two eggs on one half of the pan and the rest was filled with bacon. I put some bread into the toaster and I wait for everything to cook.
Within 20 minutes I had made two plates of food for me and my brother. I put both the plates on the table and I walk to Sweet Pea's room so I could wake him up.
I knock on his door and let myself in. I take a seat on the side of his bed. I let out a happy sigh.
I remember when I was younger I was scared of the dark. Each night Sweet Pea would sneak into my room and sleep with me. We were only about 5 at the time. Every morning he would get yelled at by our parents because they said I needed to learn to sleep on my own. But every night he would continue to sneak into my room and talk to me until I had fallen sleep. He's always been my role model.
Betty: Sweety, wake up. I say softly to him. He doesn't move.
Betty: Sweety, we have school soon. I say to him.
Sweet Pea: I'm seriously hoping that one day you will forget that I'm here and you'll forget to wake me up. He says while turning to face me. I smile.
Betty: well when you snore louder then a chainsaw it isn't to hard to forget. I say with a giggle.
Sweet Pea: I don't snore that loud. He says defensively.
Betty: Sweety, the aliens on Mars can hear you. I say with a giggle.
Sweet Pea: if I was you I would get out of here before I tickle you. He says with a smirk.
My smile instantly faded and I ran out of his room. He knows how much I hate being tickled, I can't stand it.
I went into the kitchen and took a seat. I began eating my food while I waited for Sweet Pea.
About ten minutes after I had sat down Sweet Pea walked out of his room and took a seat next to me. He put his phone and bag on the other side of the table.
Sweet Pea: you're like the best cook. He says while taking a bite of his food. I let out a laugh.
Sweet Pea: like seriously. We should go on like a cooking show together. We'd so win. He says to me making me burst into a fit of laughter.
Betty: Sweety you realise just because I can cook doesn't mean you can. I say to him.
Sweet Pea: I can cook. He says unconvincingly.
Betty: remember the time you tried making French toast? You burnt the toast and the butter. I say to him.
Sweet Pea: I-I mean. He didn't know what to say. I let out a giggle.
As we ate I couldn't help but feel happy. At least I haven't completely lost him so far.
My happiness only latest for a few minutes as I heard Sweet Pea's phone go off. I took a quick glance of who had sent him the message and it was Veronica, of course it was.
A small frown formed on my face as he began to text her a reply. I take a bite of my eggs, hoping it would hide my frown. I really didn't want to tell him I disapproved of his relationship with her because I know he'll only get mad at me and it could effect the relationship I have with him. And the worst thing right now is for him to not have me there when she breaks his heart.
Sweet Pea: what's wrong? He asked.
Well I guess I'm terrible at hiding my feelings. I didn't want to tell him the truth but I also knew I couldn't lie to him. He can read me too easily. I decided to tell him a small part of the truth.
Betty: how come you only told me about you and Veronica two weeks after you and her got together? I asked him. He gave me a soft smile.
Sweet Pea: we were still exploring our relationship, seeing if we could actually work out. He says softly to me.
Sweet Pea: I didn't mean to hide it. He says while picking up our plates and putting them in the sink.
He walked back up to me and places a kiss on my head, he also embraced me in a hug. I hugged him back. We soon excited the hug and made our way to school.
As we entered the old, run down school I heard the sound of high heels clicking against the cemented floor. Veronica walked up to Sweet Pea, placing a kiss on his cheek and linking arms with him. I was in front of them at this point so I rolled my eyes as big as I possibly could, when all of a sudden someone links their arm with mine. Thankfully I was familiar with their skin and realized it was only Kevin.
Betty: Kev, you have got to stop scaring me like that. I say making him chuckle.
Kevin: B, you're the easiest person to scare. I've literally scared you while we were in the same room and you knew I was there. He says to me and bursts into a fit of laughter. I roll my eyes playfully.
During his laughing fit we had managed to make our way to the student lounge and spot the guys.
Archie: what's he laughing about? He asked.
Betty: at how easy I am to scare. Both Reggie and Archie burst into laughter.
Reggie: true. He says only making the three of them laugh harder.
Betty: I love you guys too. I say sarcastically to them.
The bell thankfully rang and I headed to class with Archie. We walked into our classroom and saw the teacher already there, writing out the math questions we had to do this lesson. Archie and I look at each other with a sigh. Our teacher is terrible, she couldn't teach to save her life. I have no doubt that she's smart, but she doesn't know how to explain it.
We open up our text books and use the examples in the book to give us some hints of what the formula could be.
Most of the time Archie and I look at the answers and try to figure out something from that.
We finished 20 minutes early, majority of our answers were probably wrong but what can you do when your teacher can't teach?
The lesson thankfully ended and Archie and I went to each other's lockers. We put our stuff away and headed to the student lounge where Kevin and Reggie were already sitting down.
Kevin: hello my favourite person. He says to me with a smirk as I take a seat next to him. Both Archie and Reggie's jaws dropped.
Reggie: why is she your favourite person?
Betty: you jealous Reginald? I ask with a smirk.
Reggie: oh never Elizabeth. He says with a grin. I roll my eyes.
Kevin: okay if we're done with your petty arguing. She's my fav gal pal, not to mention, you'll are dumb. All you know is football. He says. I let out a laugh while the boys roll their eyes.
Kevin: for the past 4 days all we've been talking about is this red heads feeling's, let's talk about Betty's. He randomly says.
Betty: what? I ask out of confusion.
Kevin: I know how much you hate Veronica dating your brother. I let out a sigh.
Betty: sorry Arch but I really don't like or trust her. She's fake and uses people. I hate that she's with my brother, she's only using him. I say. Kevin embraced me in a hug.
Kevin: definitely agree.
Kevin also sees Veronica for the real her. He knows that she's not how she presents herself to everyone else. She's selfish and would do anything to get her way.
Reggie: why don't you break them up then? He asked.
Betty: you're the second person to tell me that. And I'm not going to break them up. I say to him.
The bell soon rang and I headed to class with Reggie. We had English together. I love Reggie, don't get me wrong, but the only thing he's good at is sport. He's completely useless at writing essays or really any form of writing he's terrible at.
We took a seat next to each other and the teacher decided to give us a surprise essay so we could practice for our exams.
The teacher handed out a few pieces of paper per person and wrote out two text response questions on the board. He let us begin writing and I instantly started writing out my introduction and thinking of my three main arguments.
We were half way through the lesson when Reggie leans over and gets my attention.
Reggie: Betty, Betts? He whispered. I turned my head to him, making sure it didn't look to obvious to anyone that may look at us.
Betty: what? I asked him.
Reggie: how do you write an introduction? He asked me. My jaw dropped.
Betty: are you only starting now? I asked in shock. He nodded his head.
We only have about 50 minutes left and he's only starting the essay now. There's no way he can complete a well written essay. I really hope his sporting career takes him somewhere because he's definitely never going to become a writer.
Betty: guess Reggie. I say to him. He rolls his eyes with a small groan.
The lesson soon ended and we walked out of class together.
Reggie: why didn't you help me? He asked.
Betty: Reggie, we only had 50 minutes left and you ask me to explain what an introduction is. I say with a sigh.
Reggie: so? He asked. I looked up to him with a glare.
Betty: stick to football. I say to him.
We walk to the cafeteria and take a seat while we wait for Archie and Kevin. They soon arrived and we began talking about random topics. Archie and Reggie were talking about their football game this weekend while Kevin was talking about his wrestling tryouts that were taking place next Tuesday.
Archie: are you coming to our game tomorrow? He asked.
Betty: I guess I'll probably be bored at home, might as well be bored watching the game. I say with a smirk. Both Archie and Reggie's jaws drop.
Reggie: football is anything but boring. He says in defence.
Kevin: the only good thing about watching your games for me and Betty is seeing our hot eye candy sliding around in the mud. He says making both him and I form a dirty smirk on our faces whilst day dreaming about the men in mud.
Archie: is that seriously the only reason why you come to the games? Me and Kevin look at each other.
Betty: well, basically. I say making me and Kevin giggle.
Reggie: all this time I thought we were friends. He says while looking to Archie. They both shake their heads. Me and Kevin continue to laugh.
The bell soon rang and I had class with Kevin. He would probably talk about all the guys he's interested in, although they're straight. I find it hilarious though.
We walk to class together and as soon as we sat down he instantly started scoping out the guys in our class and rated them out of ten, based on numerous stuff. He would judge them based on height, kindness, friends, attitude and what they wear. According to Kevin's guide, no guy had ever scored over 7 out of ten, that's by his standards though. There are definitely some good looking people.
I'm not opposed to dating anyone but I'm not looking for a relationship either. I'm still so young and I have the rest of my life to find a nice guy who I can see myself spending the rest of my life with. Love is all about commitment and your love for the other person.
The whole lesson Kevin kept me entertained with his banter and rating system of the guys. It never fails to entertain me.
The bell soon rang and we headed our separate ways. I open my locker and put all my homework in my bag. I close the door and I instantly jump. I saw Jughead, Toni and Fangs all waiting for me.
Betty: what the hell guys. I say to them in shock.
Fangs: you're coming with us. He says as he takes my hand and drags me outside.
Betty: okay, why? I asked. They ignored me.
Betty: Jughead? Can you tell me? I asked as I took a seat behind him on his bike.
Jughead: they've forbidden me to say anything. He says with a chuckle. I let out a small sigh and wrap my arms around him.
They began taking me to the Whyte Wyrm, I assumed.
After a couple minutes of driving I realized we were definitely heading there. We arrive and as I walked in I saw a bunch of Sweet Pea's friends all seated and having conversations with the people around them.
Betty: okay now you're really scaring me, what is going on and where is my brother? I ask the three of them.
Jughead: we're having an intervention for your brother, about him and Veronica. By the way, I had no part in the planning of this. He says.
I seriously can't believe they're holding an intervention for him. This is a bit much. Also I know he won't be responsive to what ever Fangs and Toni are trying to tell him. He doesn't deal well with being told what to do, especially when it comes to things he's passionate about, and he's definitely passionate about her.
Betty: no, no way. I'm not going to be apart of this. As I had said that I could hear the sound of Sweet Pea's motorbike pulling up in the parking lot.
I didn't want to have any part in this so I began walking to the door. Fangs suddenly picked me up and wrapped his hand around my mouth. I began kicking at him but he wouldn't put me down.
He took us next to Jughead and Toni. We took a seat and as he removed his hand from my mouth I sent him a deadly glare. As I do that Sweet Pea walks in. This won't go well.
Sweet Pea: what's going on? He asked.
Fangs: dude sit down. We need to talk. He says. Sweet Pea only raised his eyebrow and stayed standing.
Sweet Pea: and what are we talking about? He asked. I could see a slight hint of anger rise to his face.
Toni: about you and Veronica. She says softly. He rolled his eyes.
Judging by his eye roll they have tried speaking to him about this before. I guess it's good that they've acknowledged the problem with him but holding an intervention was definitely unnecessary and could be a little embarrassing for Sweet Pea.
Sweet Pea: we aren't talking about this. He says angrily.
Fangs: dude she's messing with your head, you're like her personal slave. She's using you, the relationship is toxic. He warns.
Sweet Pea: okay firstly don't speak about my girlfriend like that. Our relationship isn't toxic nor is she using me. I seriously don't know what your guys problem is. He says while walking a little closer.
Toni: Sweet Pea we're trying to protect you, we don't want to see you hurt. She says soothingly.
Sweet Pea: I'm done with this, Betty let's go. He says while looking at me.
I look at him with sorry eyes. I want to leave but I don't. I just want him to see what we see.
Sweet Pea: seriously Betty, you're on their side? He asked with shock and anger. I stood up and walked closer to him.
Betty: Sweet Pea, I'm on know ones side, I want you to be safe and it's not with her. She uses people all the time. I say softly but sadly to him.
Sweet Pea always hate when I call him his full name because he knows I'll only call him that if I'm mad at him, or disappointed. So when I just called him Sweet Pea it only made things worse.
Sweet Pea walked past me and in front of the other Serpents.
Sweet Pea: I can't believe you poisoned my sister to believe this shit. He growls at them.
Fangs: we haven't done anything to her. She knows that Veronica isn't good for you. He says sternly. Sweet Pea then turns my direction.
Sweet Pea: I seriously can't believe you would help them, with whatever this is. He growls at me.
Betty: I had nothing to do with this. I say in reply.
Sweet Pea: so now you're going to lie to me? He asked angrily.
Jughead: dude she's not lying. We took her here. Sweet Pea shakes his head in disbelief.
I can't believe he doesn't believe us. This isn't my brother. He cares more about his friends and my opinion more then anyone else. Then Veronica comes along and suddenly he forgets who we are.
Betty: Sweet Pea just listen to them, they're trying to help you. I beg of him. He doesn't want to hear anything I have to say.
Sweet Pea: no, just stop. All of you are trying to poison me against Veronica. He yells.
Betty: she is the poison. I yelled at him. I could see smirks on all the Serpents faces as I was finally speaking up.
Sweet Pea: I seriously can't believe you. Out of everyone I never would have thought my own sister would go against me.
Betty: Sweet Pea- he cuts me of.
Sweet Pea: stop with this Sweet Pea bullshit. He yells at me.
Betty: Sweety isn't just a nickname and you know it. I yell at him.
Sweet Pea: yeah I do know it. Sometimes I wish it was you who died instead of them. He says.
I took a step back from him. Gasps could be heard from all around the room. He just said he wanted me dead. My own brother. Great to know how he feels.
I wasn't going to deal with this. I took a step closer to him.
Sweet Pea: Be- He began to say but I cut him off by slapping him as hard as I could against his right cheek.
His face swings to the other side due to the force of the hit. Once again I could hear gasps from everyone.
I walk out the door, not daring to look back.
This isn't the brother that I know and love. This is Veronica's version of Sweet Pea, I hate it. She's turned him into a rude asshole, he's now basically the boy version of her.
He said he wanted me dead.
As I walked home I couldn't stop the tears that were falling down my face. I'm still in shock that he'd say that to me. I thought the relationship we had was much closer then that.
I was getting close to home, my phone had been blowing up from messages from Sweet Pea. He was telling me that he's sorry and just wanted to know I was safe.
I arrived at my door step but I didn't go inside. I didn't want to speak to him. I walked back onto the footpath and walked next door to Archie's.
I knock on his door and try to wipe away as many tears as I could. The door swings open revealing Archie.
Archie: hey- He began to say before he saw my face.
Archie: hey, what's wrong? Come inside. He says softly.
He wraps an arm around my back and leads me to the couch. He placed a blanket around my body and passes me some tissues.
Archie: it's okay. He says softly while rubbing my back through the blanket.
Archie: do you wanna talk about what happened? He asked softly. I nodded my head a little.
I turned a little so my whole body would be facing him. I rested my head on the couch as I began to tell him everything that happened no less then an hour ago. Tears once again spilled from my eyes as I remembered the horrible details of the intervention. I also told him how my phone wouldn't stop going off because of Sweet Pea.
As I had finished my sentence my phone buzzed again. Archie picked it up off the coffee table and checked who it was.
Archie: it's Sweet Pea, asking if you're safe. Do you just want me to text him back, otherwise he's not going to stop. He says. I nod my head.
Archie could see how exhausted I was so we headed up to his bed.
I felt so tired but everything kept playing on my mind. I also kept imagining alternative endings to the intervention, a ending were he wouldn't have said he wished I was dead instead of mum and dad, a ending were he understood where we were coming from.
After about an hour of overthinking everything I finally got to sleep.
A/N
A sad, annoying and intense chapter.
Sweet Pea is a real asshole.
The intervention didn't go to well...
Archie being an amazing supportive best friend.
Betty and Kevin love the bulldogs football games so they can watch hot guys slide in the mud 😂😂