𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐘-𝐒𝐈𝐗
DISTURBANCE
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Chris laid sprawled out on one of the couches in the student lounge. Feet kicked up like he was in first class on a plane and drawing in his notebook. Some of the others glancing at him and completely bewildered seeing the boy as casual as possible. Not seeming affected from the incident the night before and unaware of what could be the possible problem.

Archie was sending him a heated glare with a bruised eye just like Reggie had given him early in the year. Veronica staring at him with a longing look in her eyes. Wanting nothing more than to lay in his arms and taste his lips once more, but she had to do as he asked. To figure out her shit before asking for him back.

At this point with Chris, he'd gotten well at hiding his emotions from everyone. On the surface, he seemed to be back as his old self and witty as ever, except he wasn't. Deep down, he was in such pain that he'd consider it unbearable, but was somehow getting by.

"Polly's convinced herself that no one wants her baby," Betty commented and Chris glanced over before looking back at his notebook and drawing. "Besides, of course, the child-snatching Blossom monsters," Kevin replied, instantly earning a glare from Cheryl. "No offence, Cheryl." He apologized quickly and Cheryl looked him up and down. "None taken."

"So your mom and dad want Polly but not the baby and the Blossom's want the baby but not Polly." Jughead went over the topic briefly earning a nod from his girlfriend. "It's a true Gordian knot." He said earning a tiny chuckle from Chris. "It's an impossible situation," Betty stated.

Chris looked over his notebook at her. "Betty, come on. Nothing is impossible to you." He complimented, earning a smile from the blond. "An impossible situation is being invited to the Vanity Flair Oscar party and Elton John's party the same night which happened to me one year. I know." Veronica piped in, turning to Kevin who had a shocked look on his face.

"This merely an annoying situation," Veronica told Betty. "But luckily, I have been percolating on an idea, hellishly simple in its conception. What if my mom and I were to host a baby shower?" She offered, looking around at the group. "Count me in," Cheryl stated a smile on her lips. "You want Polly to feel loved and supported."

Betty nodded. "Yeah, but ideally by her own parents." She told the raven-haired girl. "Okay, so baby steps, girl. Get Polly and your parents in the same room, in a public setting where they can't fight and voila, let the healing begin."

"Am I expecting to come to this thing?" Jughead asked, glancing at his brother who had his notebook resting on his chest listening. "Of course. You're Betty's boyfriend, so..." The sudden label had the couple quieten down as they glanced at each other. Chris smirking at the shocked look on his brother's face. "Oh, my god, you guys, relax. It's just a word that starts with the letter B." Veronica reassured as Betty smiled shyly at Jughead.

"But honestly, do I need to come? I'm sure Chris and I have things to do, right, Chris?" Jughead asked a look of help that Chris shrugged at. "Fred fired me so I'm free." He stated and Archie turned to him. "Wait, what?" Archie asked suddenly and Chris shrugged seemingly not affected by the entire thing. "Yeah, got laid off," Chris told him with a slight purse of his lips.

"Betty, what do you say?" Veronica asked as Betty smiled.

Not even a second later, Alice Cooper appeared with a pissed look on her face. "Elizabeth Cooper." Alice greeted and Chris cringed at hearing his friend's full name. "Mom?" Betty was shocked seeing her mom at school, of all places besides home or work. "I need you and you. Right now." She said sternly, pointing to Betty and Veronica.

Chris nodded slightly as the pair exited and he sat up on the couch. Clapping his hands together and stood up. "Welp, I got a hot piece waiting for me in the change rooms. I'll see you guys later." He told them before exiting.

As he walked down the hall, he unexpectedly felt someone grab his shoulder stopping him. Turning to find it was Archie out of all people stopping him. "Listen, I want to say sorry for what happened. I didn't know you got laid off." He apologized and Chris pursed his lips and gave a nod. "It's fine, Arch," Chris replied, patting the boy on the shoulder.

Attempting to turn again, but again was stopped by the boy. "CJ, I'll talk to my dad. I'll get-" Before he could finish, Chris smacked him on the cheek. Not hard, but just enough to stop the boy from talking. "Do you ever shut up, man?" He asked as he rested his hands on his hips. Archie completely shocked by the sudden bold move on Chris's part.

Sighing, Chris rested his hands cupped Archie's face and smiled. "Arch, your dad did it for a good reason." He started. "I'm not mad at him and in fact, I would do anything for the guy if given the chance," Chris told him truthfully before sighing again. Slapping the boy's shoulder and giving him a nod. "Just go on that date with, Val and stop worrying about everything else." He told him before walking away.

Now, when Chris got the call from Archie requesting him to come to Fred's construction site, he was apprehensive. At the time of the call, Chris had a girl in his apartment wanting nothing but sex. So, Chris was in a tough pickle on what he should do.

Being a mature human being, he kicked the girl out and got further information about what was happening at his former boss's company. Finding out that Fred's crew got picked up right below him and he had no one to help him with the deal he had struck with Mayor McCoy.

So, as Chris reached into the back of Kevin's truck, he heard Fred's office trailer door open. Grabbing the toolbox and smiling when he saw both Fred and Hermione. "What is this?" Fred asked with a smile that also held curiosity. "Your new crew, reporting for duty."

Fred pursed his lips as he nodded, "I appreciate it, I do, but isn't there something more important you need to be doing? Going to school, playing football?" Chris scoffed as he shook his head with a chuckle. "Mr. A, I nearly got laid before coming here. Don't shut us down like this." A few laughs came from the teens, and surprisingly the adults as well. "We can work after practice and on weekends. Until you find a new crew. Help keep things on schedule." Archie offered as Fred looked to Hermione for guidance.

They all could see the unsure look in his eyes, making Archie persist. "Come on, dad. I worked for you the whole summer. And these guys-" Before Archie could finish, Moose cut in. "We're bruiser studs, Mr. Andrews. At least some of us are." He said, glancing at Jughead who had a ghostly smile on his face. Chris chuckled as he nudged his brother. "You hear that? He's showing you up." Jughead in response, nudged him back. "Yeah, yeah. I get it."

The whole time Hermione and Fred were exchanging words. When Hermione seemed to convince Fred, he sighed, turning to the six boys. "All right. Here we go."

All of the day was spent working and if Chris was being honest, he was feeling dead. He hadn't had much physical activity since he got fired. Adding to the fact that he had done nothing but drink and smoke since he and Veronica broke it off. So, he was feeling it worse than Jughead who seemed like a natural to all of this type of labour.

When night came, the group of guys figured it was probably the end of the night for them. All calling it in as they walked towards the office trailer. Opening the door and seeing Fred going through the books, looking up and smiling at the teens.

"Hey, guys." Fred greeted. "Real lifesavers today. I appreciate it. Hard hats go in the bin, and there's sodas in the fridge" He explained as all the boys walked past except Moose who patted his pockets. "Crap. Hey, guys. I forgot my phone." He announced and Chris lifted his head and began walking towards him. "Let's go find it," Chris said walking past, patting the football player's chest.

A cold breeze nipped in the air as Chris cupped the flame emulating from his lighter. Inhaling on his smoke to ignite the flame. When he was successful, he and Moose began walking down the steep road towards where they were working last.

As they got closer, a hooded figure could be seen grabbing a crowbar and immediately swinging on one of the generators. Both Chris and Moose to weirded and freaked out to say something. But it was when a second guy came out of nowhere with bolt cutters, swinging on the generator that Moose decided to say something.

"Hey! Get away from there."

The attackers set their eyes on the pair as they charged at them. Chris getting himself ready while Moose stood still, completely unsure of what was happening. One attacker went for Moose while the other went for Chris. Chris charged at the hooded figure, going for a punch, but surprised when the man ducked under. Using his crowbar and nailing Chris right in the side.

Pain surged through Chris's body as he dropped down to one knee. Giving himself a moment before lifting himself up to his feet. Chris punched the attacker in the stomach about to continue with more punches. Only able to get that one punch in before feeling a pair of bolt cutters slam into his back.

Chris's body dropping to the ground as he did his best to protect himself. Wincing in pain with each hit from the metal crowbar swinging down on his body. "Keep working, we keep comin'." One of the men said, getting a kick in on Chris' stomach before running off. Chris didn't know how badly Moose was injured but hoped it wasn't too bad.

His eyes were heavy, his face scrunching up as his head was ringing. Chris could only stay in the same spot he was in, scared to move an inch. The last thing he was wanting to do was to feel more pain course through his body.

Taking the risk, Chris rolled onto his back, hissing in pain as she held his stomach. Everything from his head and down pulsing in pain. Letting out a strangled sigh as he opened his eyes. Seeing the cloud of smoke slowly flying up into the sky. Wanting nothing more than to have a smoke at this moment.

"Definitely should've chosen sex."