A couple of hours in and the small party was in full swing. Everyone enjoying each others company regardless of their backgrounds. Reggie had gotten the hint after Cheryl had told him she was here to have a good time with her friends after he had pulled her to one side to try and get her number. Toni's eyes not leaving the redhead, she was trying to be a good friend and make sure Cheryl was okay, at least that was what she was telling herself. The group had made there way through a good amount of alcohol everyone feeling tipsy but not drunk. 'Who's up for a game of spin the bottle?' Veronica asked turning down the music. Everyone made a circle on the floor while Veronica placed an empty bottle on the floor. 'The two people the bottle lands on has to kiss, no excuses' Veronica stated. 'Okay let's go' Archie said leaning in and spinning the bottle. 'Moose you're up first with...' he said spinning the bottle again 'Cheryl!'. Toni had to hide the disappointed on her face with a smile as Cheryl looked at her before she leant over to kiss Moose. Everyone cheered. 'At least it was quick' Toni thought. 'Okay next is Fangs and... Kevin'. The boys both smiled before leaning into each other. 'Okay boys lets keep it PG' Veronica laughed. 'Up next is... Toni and Veronica'. Cheryl's heart dropped. 'Bring it over Topaz' Veronica smiled. Cheryl felt Jughead pat her leg as she watched the kiss between her friend and... friend? When Toni sat back down she looked at the redhead but she wouldn't look at her. Archie span the bottle a few more times which lead to kisses between Reggie and Josie, Archie and Veronica and Betty and Jughead. 'Okay last one' Archie announced as he span the bottle. 'Cheryl!'. 'Not again' she thought. 'Annndddd...' they waited for the bottle to stop 'Toni'. The pair just looked at each other frozen and eyes wide. Veronica smirked at Cheryl as Jughead bumped his shoulder with Fangs 'oh this should be good' he laughed under his breath. Toni leaned in first whispering 'is this okay?'. Once she had gotten a nod from the redhead she placed her hand on Cheryl's cheek before connecting their lips, the kiss was slow and sweet. The eruption of cheers caused them to pull away. Veronica, Jughead and Fangs had the smuggest smiles on their faces right now but the girls didn't notice.
When everyone had stood again Veronica had pulled Cheryl into the kitchen. 'Okay don't you dare tell me that didn't mean anything' Veronica poured Cheryl a drink. 'What? We were playing the game' Cheryl shrugged. 'Yeah we all was but that kiss was different. Admit it'. Cheryl rolled her eyes. 'I knew it' Veronica smirked 'I'm your friend, tell me what's going through your head'. Cheryl sighed 'Toni's great but I can't date a girl'. It was like the raven haired girl hadn't even listen to what Cheryl had just said she was too busy jumping up and down with excitement. 'Girl I knew you liked her. And you can date anyone you want, plus it doesn't have to start as anything serious'. 'We'll see what happens but that's all you're getting from me'. 'I've heard everything I needed to' Veronica said 'now come on shots'. Toni was in the other room getting teased by Jughead and Fangs as usual. 'So Tiny when are you gonna stop messing around and ask Cheryl on a date' Jughead asked. 'We're friends like she's told you a million times' Toni rolled her eyes. 'Friends don't kiss friends like that' Fangs smirked 'she likes you, what are you waiting for?'. 'Guys please drop it' she said walking towards the door to go outside and get some air. Jughead just shook his head at Fangs 'I don't know why they're fighting it'. Fangs just shrugged 'me either'.
Toni had almost finished her cigarette when she heard the door open behind her. 'Hey you okay?' the redhead said coming to stand next to her. 'I'm fine just needed some air, the boys were getting pretty annoying'. 'Oh why?'. 'Just being themselves I guess'. 'Was it because of the kiss?' Cheryl asked causing Toni to inhale the smoke from her cigarette. 'Yeah you know how they are. They think I have a giant crush on you and I'm too scared to do anything about it' Toni said looking straight ahead. 'Time to be brave' Cheryl told herself, she turned to look at Toni 'And do you? Have a crush on me?'. Toni turned to look Cheryl in the eyes 'you know I think you're an amazing person'. 'But do you like me?' Cheryl said so quietly Toni almost missed it. 'I more than like you' Toni took hold of the girls hand 'I think you're sensational'. Their eye's met, in this moment nothing else mattered, 'then maybe we should give this a chance' Cheryl whispered leaning forward. 'I'm in if you are' Toni smiled before closing the gap between them. The kiss was full of emotion, they had tried to keep their feelings at bay but they couldn't deny this was all they both wanted. When they pulled away, thankfully this time uninterrupted, Toni looked at Cheryl 'are you sure this is what you want?'. 'You're everything I could have ever hoped for Toni Topaz' she placed another peck on Toni's lips 'but we should go back inside' she held out her hand for the shorter girl to take.
When they re-joined the party they didn't miss the look at their friends faces when they noticed the girls joint hands. The party carried on into the night, Jughead had gotten comfortable with Betty as they were stood alone in a corner sneaking kisses while Kevin and Fangs were sat pretty close on the couch hands touching every now and again as they spoke to Reggie and Josie. Archie, Moose, Veronica, Cheryl and Toni were sat on the other couch holding another drunken conversation, no one mentioning Cheryl sitting on Toni's lap. Veronica, Jughead and Fangs had witnessed Cheryl and Toni's kiss outside through the kitchen window, agreeing their work was done and that they'd no longer need to push either of the girls to go and get what they wanted. Every so often throughout the night Veronica would pull Cheryl away from Toni to dance with her, the Serpent sending the redhead girl a wink every time their eyes met across the room.
Toni was sat on the couch with Cheryl when Jughead, Fangs, Betty and Kevin made their way over to them. 'We're about to head out if you guys are ready?' Fangs asked. Toni turned to Cheryl 'up to you babe'. Cheryl's heart fluttered. 'I'm ready, I'll just grabbed Ronnie so we can say goodbye'. After everyone had said goodbye and promised they'd have to do it again the group headed home. Jughead had managed to get Betty's number and Fang's had taken Kevin's so they could meet up again. 'This is our stop' Betty smiled letting go of Jughead's hand. 'I'll text you' he smiled. Kevin and Fang's shared a kiss goodbye before Kevin joined Betty. 'We're gonna go grab some food before we go home if you're up for it?' Fangs asked Toni. She looked at Cheryl their hands still joined. 'I'm fine thanks guys I'm tired but you go ahead Toni' Cheryl smiled. 'Nah I'm good, I'll see you both tomorrow?'. 'Sure thing' Fangs smiled. Jughead and Fangs took their turns to hug Toni goodbye and to her surprise the boys also pulled Cheryl into a hug afterwards.
The boys walked away playfully pushing and teasing each other about their 'dates' tonight. 'Come on Cher, lets go home' Toni held out her hand which the redhead happily took. The walk back to their room took longer than usual due to them both trying not to lose their balance as they stole kisses in the night. Toni allowed Cheryl to walk up the stairs first which was lucky because Cheryl missed a step causing her to go tumbling into Toni's arms. 'My hero' she giggled. The Serpent fumbled about in her pocket looking for her keys. As soon as she pulled them out she slid them in the door and twisted it bumping the door open. She stood to one side to allow Cheryl to enter first. When Cheryl walked passed Toni barely had time to take the keys out of the door before the redhead grabbed her by the collar of her Jacket practically dragging her into the room. The Serpent wasted no time kicking the door shut before she was being pushed against the desk, Cheryl instantly smashing their lips together. Although it had only been a couple of weeks since their first kiss it felt like it had been an eternity. Toni knew Cheryl loved to have control of everything but she wasn't going to allow it this time. Toni quickly pushed herself off the desk, grabbing Cheryl's ass and lifting her as she turned them around plopping Cheryl on the desk. This earned her a surprised gasp from the redhead, Toni maybe small but she was strong. Cheryl grabbed Toni's jacket again pulling her to stand between her legs before reconnecting their lips from where they left off. Somewhere in between making out Cheryl had removed Toni's Serpent jacket giving her hands more freedom to explore. Toni moved her her lips to Cheryl's neck causing the girls head to fall back in pleasure. Toni placed light kisses up and down the redheads neck before finding a spot behind her ear that made the girls breath hitch. That only egged the Serpent on, she began to suck. Cheryl knew it would leave a mark on her pale skin but right now she was too busy enjoying the way Toni's bodied moved against hers to care. Toni brought her mouth back the Cheryl's before leaning her forehead against the taller girls. She took a small step back grabbing Cheryl's hand, as much as she wanted to carry on they were both drunk and Toni wanted to remember every moment. 'We should slow this down' Toni sighed. Cheryl quickly slid herself off the desk 'did I do something wrong?' insecurities of her inexperience creeped up on her. 'No babe of course not, I just want to remember every moment and right now we're both pretty drunk'. Cheryl just nodded feeling slightly rejected but she knew she was right. 'Hey' Toni said gently grabbing Cheryl's face 'that was the hottest make out session I've ever had'. Cheryl smiled at that especially when the other girl placed a sweet kiss on her lips. It made Cheryl feel better, she decided a little tease couldn't her. 'Well TT I guess I'll be going to bed then' she said as she bent down to take off her shoes and removing her clothes leaving her in matching laced red underwear 'you're welcome to join me, no funny business though' she winked. Toni just gulp with her eyes wide 'I can't decline that offer' she smirked removing her own clothes leaving her in only her underwear making Cheryl's mouth go dry.
Cheryl interlaced their fingers guiding the Serpent to her bed, Toni followed laying down only inches from the redheads face. They just looked at each other, really looked at each other, comforted by the warmth of their bare skin touching sending shocks of electricity through their bodies. 'You're so beautiful Toni' Cheryl whispered as the moonlight reflected off her face. 'You're so beautiful Cheryl Blossom, goodnight' she said leaning into a kiss. 'Goodnight Toni'. Both drifting off to into a blissful sleep.