#watching a kid who has done nothing all year read aloud from the play we're reading?? priceless

[knight-intraining]

The fact that there was once a time where I was like, "being a theatre teacher is not for me. Alas, I must find a new path posthaste".

When I directed my first play in literally 5th grade and then got to middle school and was like "I think I want to do this for the rest of my life" is kind of hilarious, I'm not gonna lie

Like the kids ask me about my life path or whatever, and I'm like yeah this will be my 10th show I've directed, and I knew in middle school I wanted to do this forever. And then I have to be like - but worry not! For there was a time in my life that I was incredibly stupid and thought this was, in fact, not my correct path 🤦🏼

[multireese]

Odd Bet

Archie Andrews x male reader, Maddog x male reader.

This is part 1 of a poly series I want to start if yall like this I will probably get it out quicker. Next part will be more fluff but it will get smutty in part 3.

 On one hand, Archie was such a nice guy, he always wanted to do what's right even at the expense of himself. I bonded with him over our shared love of music. When I told him I was took piano lessons as a kid and could play the keys he told me to start a band with him. Archie and I laughed it off until he heard me messing around with Josie in the music room one day. 

"I heard you singing and playing with Josie, you're crazy talented," Archie caught you by surprise while you read in the school library. Archie pulled a chair and sat next to me first moving the chair a bit closer so we were just centimeters apart. How are straight guys so flirtatious without even trying?

"Thanks Archie, I didn't know anyone heard."

 I shut my book but didn't look at Archie. I could still feel his eyes on me though, which sent a tingling feeling through my body. I can only wonder if he knows how nervous he makes me. There is no way he doesn't realize especially now that he has his arm resting on the back of the chair I'm sitting in.

"I really wanted to come talk to you and thank you again for all the help you give us at the gym, Mad Dog and I couldn't do it without you."

 The mention of Mad Dog did make me smile and I think Archie noticed. I tried to respond quickly to lessen the awkwardness but Archie started again.

 "There is another reason I'm here," He laughed under his breath as if he were nervous, "Dog actually bet me twenty bucks I couldn't get you to kiss me, so if you say yes we could split the money 50/50." 

 I couldn't help but laugh these two are always pulling me into one of their odd competitions. If I'm not judging who can do the most push ups, they're making me watch who can eat the most burgers from Pop's. 

"Okay Archie, but only because I'm getting something out of this."

"Yes, you get to kiss your favorite ginger," Archie said leaning in closer to me looking at my lips. 

"Oh is Cheryl around?" I joked, pretending to look around from my seat. 

 That made us both laugh then Archie's eyes landed back at my mouth again. I decided what I needed to do. I grabbed Archie's chin and pulled him toward me planting a quick peck directly on his cheek. Archie looked slightly confused when I pulled away and then smiled at me. I smiled back and collected my things. 

"I'll see you later tonight Arch. I'll be expecting my cut." Archie was still sat in the chair smiling as I walked away.

 Then there was Mad Dog who's been super protective of me since we met in third grade. Anytime someone would try to bully me Mad Dog was always there to make them back off. Chuck Clayton pushed me down in the hallway once in the fifth grade and Mad Dog gave him a black eye. 

 I couldn't stop thinking about Archie and the library. Why didn't I actually kiss him. I want to so bad. Handling the books at the El Royale for Archie was usually easy but the whole situation was distracting. Next time I have the opportunity to kiss a hot guy I am going to take it.

 As I was leaving the gym Mad Dog was hitting the heavy bag he looked like an ancient greek warrior when he trained. Any person would think he was carved from stone at first glance. He was aggressive but focused. My gaze lingered a bit too long. Mad Dog noticed me and motioned me over to him. My feet carried me, not that I would have protested. His smile widened as I approached. I spend almost every day after school with Archie Andrews and Mad Dog probably the biggest crushes I've ever had. This has to be some sick punishment for something I've done or I am the luckiest gay in the world.

 "So I hear I lost a bet. Was it at least good?" Mad Dog's expression was hard to read.

 For a brief moment the thoughts of Archie and the bet had disappeared. I laugh nervously but notice how he looks straight into my eyes, he must be serious. 

 "It wasn't much, All I did was kiss Archie's cheek." A relieved smirk wiped over Mad Dog's face then he started to laugh. A little confused, I asked what was so funny.

 "I've been feeling jealous all day over a cheek kiss? I knew there was no way Andrews got you to really kiss him in a day." 

 "Why were you jealous?" I wondered aloud.

 "C'mon Y/N, I had a crush on you since we were kids. I did anything to get your attention but you always seemed to want to be alone. I always wanted to protect you but for some reason I could never keep your attention. That's actually how I got into fighting back then I wanted to show you if you were my friend no one could mess with you. Then we drifted apart I started hanging out with some new people ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time then to Leopold & Lolb. Now we're here back in Riverdale, don't you think that means something. We're supposed to be in each others lives and I'm really happy to have you around Y/N."

 I didn't even know how to respond to that. It felt like Mad Dog read my mind and said exactly what I wanted to hear him say to me and more. Mad Dog just looked at me waiting for me to say something but the words just were not coming. I walked toward him closing the distance between us wrapping my arms around him and laying my head against his chest. He held me back and I felt safe in this town for the first time in years. 

 Tears welled up in my eyes and I knew Mad Dog could tell why I wasn't looking up at him. He pulled away just enough to lift my head up toward him. Wiping my tears we stood there for a few seconds. This was all so much to take in first Archie actually expecting and wanting me to kiss him now Mad Dog, my childhood crush, is confessing his feelings for me. In that moment of being held in Mad Dog's arms I remembered what I told myself earlier that day. I placed my hand on the back of his head and pulled his face toward mine, meeting our lips together for the first time. Mad Dog kissed me back it started off slow but quickly became more passionate. It's actually happening not only am I getting my first kiss but I'm kissing the exact person I always dreamed of having it with. The moment was perfect nothing could ruin it. Until Archie cleared his throat.

 "What the hell is going on?"

 

 bonus: Eli Goree