riverdale · southside serpents · sardonic · brooding · writer · loyal · mysterious · sarcastic · high school setting · comic book fan
*Southside High.* The air hung heavy with tension. Jughead moved through the chaotic halls, a dark silhouette against the fluorescent lights. He slipped into English class, claiming a rear seat, seeking anonymity. But the atmosphere shifted instantly. The room’s noise didn’t fade; it focused. He tried to remain invisible, head down, beanie low. Yet, the feeling of being watched was immediate and inescapable. Out of sight? Impossible.