Chapter 53
The next day Callie wasn't heading to school that day, she was in the middle of putting flashcards together for her dad when the door opened, she looked up to see Jughead and the other Serpents.
" What happened to using the key for only emergencies?"Callie asked.
" Betty needs our help," Jughead stated. " Are you in?" He held out a knife.
" Yeah," Callie breathed as she took the knife. They then quickly made their way over to the house next door. Jughead kicked opened the Cooper's door and they all stormed in, with their knives out and ready. Callie saw two other people, one with a box cutter.
" You think you two can take all of us?" Betty questioned. The blonde lady scoffed. " Try it."
" You brought back-up?" the woman asked. " Does that mean you want me to go to the Sheriff's start making a stink?"
" Well, that's your call but my back-up and me, we're friends with the Sheriff's son, so whose side you think he'll pick?" Betty questioned.
" The Coopers are one of the most respected families in Riverdale," Jughead informed.
" You two are just a couple of Centerville scumbags," Callie added.
" Anything that was in your car, the swamp washed away, else we'd have heard about it by now, so why don't you just grab the money and run," Betty advised. After a stare down, the blonde lady grabbed the money and left, followed out by the Serpents except for Jughead. When they left, the serpents turned to Callie as Jughead went back inside.
" The knife," Sweet Pea said as he held out his hand. Callie then handed it back to him.
" Thanks for helping," the of the other serpents said.
" You guys got my back, and I got yours," Callie said.
" Would you like your own jacket?" Fangs asked.
" Really?" Callie asked.
" You have earned it Shortstop," Sweet Pea said. " It's only a matter of time before we can officially call you one of our own."
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The next morning Callie stood on a stage with her parents, with an umbrella. Her mom called her brother, but he did not answer.
" I think maybe we should just start," her mom suggested.
" Yeah, maybe you're right," her dad agreed.
" I am sorry, dad," Callie apologized.
" It's okay. You know, he's busy. I get it," her dad said. " At least I got my two favorite girls there though." He walked over to the podium with flashcards in hand. Ready to give his speech.
" Good afternoon. My name is Fred Andrews," her dad greeted the crowd. " And I stand before you today, a humble resident of this town to announce my candidacy for Mayor." Everyone applauded and cheered.
*******
Later that night Callie met up with Toni, waiting for Veronica at the Lodges to go rescue to Cheryl from the Quiet Sisters of Mercy.
" Sorry, I had to wait for my parents to do bed-check," Veronica apologized. They then left the Pembrook, they met Kevin at the tunnel that leads them inside to the Quiet Sisters of Mercy.
" According to my Intel, the tunnel that leads from the main residence comes out here," Kevin informed.
" Okay. That's our way in, then," Veronica stated.
" All right, me and Kevin will stay here, while you two go rescue Cheryl," Callie instructed.
" If we're not back in 15 minutes call Sheriff Keller," Veronica advised.
" Okay," Toni breathed before prying the door open with a crowbar. Minutes later they came back with Cheryl.
" Come on!" Kevin urged as they ran out the door. Callie closed the door before the nuns could catch them. Toni put the crowbar in, so the nuns couldn't get out.
" Let's go!" Toni said she ran over grabbed Cheryl's hand and the four ran away from the scene. As fast as they could.
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The next day Callie sat in another Swords and Serpents meeting as Mrs. Cooper stood in the front.
" I asked Jughead to thank you for me, but I reconsidered because I was wanted to do it myself," Mrs. Cooper announced. " So, thank you for what you did. I also wanted you to hear it directly from me that I am done attacking and disavowing the Southside. It's where I'm from, and I should be proud of that. And from now on, I will be. and like my daughter and neighbor, I will fight tooth and nail for it." They then left.
" So what are you doing after school?" Sweet Pea asked.
" Sitting in the auditorium with Kevin as we judge auditions for the Carrie Musical," Callie answered. " All of you are free to audition if you want to."
" I will consider it," Fangs stated.
" I'm not much of a show business person," Sweet Pea answered.
"Oh," Callie breathed.
"But he will happily attend the show," Fangs insisted. " What are you doing for the musical?"
"Choreography," Callie answered. " I have constructed most of the dances, but I still have a song or two to work on."
"So I'm guessing you won't be at the Swords or Serpents meetings?" Sweet Pea asked.
" And the Whyte Wrym," Callie added. " Sorry."
" Callie!" Kevin exclaimed as he walked into the room. " I need you in the auditorium. I told our hometown Beyonce that she can have the role of Carrie White, but now a certain Jessica Rabbit is demanding the role" Callie looked at the other two.
" I will see you two later," Callie said before leaving the room with Kevin.
" You are asking her out," Fangs insisted.
" No," Sweet Pea answered. " She is probably extremely stressed out right now, I don't want to be the one to give her more stress."
" What makes you think you will give her stress bro?" Fangs asked.
" It...well...she has a lot on her mind, a relationship is the probably the last thing on her mind," Sweet Pea answered.
" Bro, you gotta ask out Shortstop," Fangs ordered. " After the musical is over, wait for her to come out, give her flowers and boom ask her."
" In front of all those people?" Sweet Pea asked.
"Is Sweet Pea nervous?" Fangs teased, Sweet Pea glared at him harder. Before they could say something else Kevin and Callie walked back into the room arguing.
" Ask him," Callie argued.
" You ask him," Kevin argued.
" You are the director, you ask," Callie argued.
"Is everything alright?" Fangs asked them.
" Actually no," Kevin answered.
" Kevin has something to ask you Fangs," Callie informed. He glared at her before turning to Fangs.
" I need an assistant director, would you consider it?" Kevin asked.
" I'm game," Fangs answered.
" Splendid," Kevin smiled. " I will see you at the rehearsals." He then turned to Callie. " We have other matters to discuss in private."
" Actually before you go, Sweet Pea has something to ask Callie," Fangs stopped them from leaving, Sweet Pea glared at him.
" What is it?" Callie asked.
" Can I see your history homework later?" Sweet Pea asked.
" Just come over later," Callie insisted before leaving the room.
" Wait, Keller," Sweet Pea said.
" I have to get to the auditorium," Kevin told him.
" What's Callie's favorite flower?" Sweet Pea asked. " You two are close right?" Kevin looked at Fangs and Sweet Pea oddly.
" Sweet Pea is facing his fears and is going to ask out Callie," Fangs informed.
" Not till after the musical is over," Kevin pleaded. " She is going to become distracted and I need her full attention."
" So the flower?" Sweet Pea asked.
" She loves begonia flowers," Kevin said as he took out his wallet. " But get like the five dollar bundle, it is tulips, roses, carnations, and begonia's combined." He handed Sweet Pea ten bucks.
" Why are you giving me money?" Sweet Pea asked. " I can afford flowers."
" Just accept the money," Kevin insisted. " I need you to not distract Callie until this musical is over, then you two can become Swellie."
" Swellie?" Sweet Pea asked.
" It's your ship name," Fangs laughed.
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