the general atmosphere of hospitals were almost suffocating, the chill of death hovering in the air and sending a shiver down the spines of those anxiously residing within the waiting room. in contrast to her fellow peers hoping for news regarding the recovery of fred andrews, the blossom girl rests in a state of contentedness. dressed like an angel in the purest white, lips painted crimson red and curved into an innocent and saccharine smile even when telling the tragic tale of how her mansion had burned down; leaving her beloved mother with the most searing scars.
❝ veronica! ❝ tone is light and nearing a state of chipper, heels pounding upon the polished floor as she approaches her somewhat friend. though their relationship had been rough ever since she had arrived in the town she rightfully reigned, there had been moments of genuine compassion and affection shared between the two that lurked at the forefront of her mind. she had helped her during jason’s wake when the savagery of her family had been directed solely on her very being. most recently, she had offered comfort after an attempt on her life. it was difficult to forget occurrences like that it overshadowed the cruelty from both parties and a vicious dance battle for the spot of cheer captain. in all honesty, it was good to have someone to turn to in occasional moments of vulnerability. keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
❝ i’m so sorry about archie’s dad. it’s just one tragedy after another. ❝ sentiments are given with the conversation then casually steered towards the topic of herself, a hand going to brush some loose waves of hair behind her shoulder. ❝ did betty tell you about what happened at thornhill last night? they’re still looking into the exact cause but there was a horrible fire. i was asleep when it started and my mother rushed in to save my life. sadly, she didn’t make it out unscathed. ❝ head tilts to one side, features forming into a look of unnerving cheerfulness once more. ❝ oh, she’s still alive. she was just badly burned. but she’ll live. ❝