barchie: the next chapter

❝ two ❞

Bettys POV:

"You're pregnant??" He looks at me like I have 2 heads.

"Yeah..I don't know what the hell I am going to do." I sigh, placing one of my hands on my stomach.

"Who's the uh- father?" He asks, clearly knowing it's not him.

"Archie.."

"Archie- as in THE Archie?? Archie Andrews?"

"Yeah.." I bury my face in my hands.

"You two had sex?.." He says, his face dropping slightly.

"We did.. and used protection too. Damn it."

"Does he know?.."

I shake my head. "No, and I don't know if I'm going to tell him. He and Veronica just got back together and I don't want to ruin their relationship.. again."

"You have to tell him, I mean it's his kid, he has a right to choose to be involved."

"Yeah you're right.. I just need to find the right moment to tell him." I sigh, getting up.

"If he isn't there for you, I will be. I'll be there for you every step of the journey."

I smile at him. "Thanks Jug, I really appreciate it." I say, as I walk out and drive off to the father of my baby's house.

Archies POV:

"I need to find a way to prove to Veronica that she's the only one for me." I say, leaning against my kitchen counter, staring at a magazine that has a beautiful engagement ring on the cover.

While I'm thinking, I hear a knock at the door and I really hope it's Ronnie so I can apologize. I open the door, and it's her. Betty.

"Oh hey, Betty. What's up?" I tilt my head, and by her facial expression I can tell somethings on her mind.

"We need to talk, Arch."

"Course, course." I let her in, and we both walk into the kitchen.

"What's up?"

"I'm so sorry." She breaks down into tears, looking down.

"What could you possibly be sorry for?" I lift her chin up to make sure she's looking at me.

"I'm-" As she's about to say it, Veronica comes walking in looking between Betty and I.

"Ronnie-"

"Of course, of course you two are together! I should've known!"

"V, It's not what it looks like." Betty says, wiping her eyes.

"Me or her Archie. No more back and forth. You need to choose."

"What?" Betty looks at me with glossy eyes.

"Veronica, We cant do this here-"

"Arch, me or her. You need to decide." Veronica presses.

"I'm so sorry." I look at Betty, with a genuine face, and genuine words.

"..." Betty just walks out, and I can tell she was crying even before she walked out of the door.

"I always knew it was me." Veronica smiles, walking over.

"Why did you have to do this right now? Betty was upset even before you showed up."

"Prove that you love me, right here right now." She begs.

"..How?" I say, as the magazine catches my eye.

"Marry me, Ronnie." I look at her.

"Really? You mean it?"

"Yes.." I sigh, still looking at her with a serious face.

"Okay." She smiles, hugging me and all I can think about is Betty.

Bettys POV:

That just happened. I was about to tell Archie that I was pregnant with his child and Veronica storms in telling him to choose between me and her. A part of me isn't surprised he chose her. He always does, it's just now there's more at stake.

My phone starts to go off. It's Jughead. It's like he knows when I need comfort.

I answer, and sniff before speaking. "Hey Juggie."

"Hey, Betts. I was thinking-"

"Come over. I need you." I'm not sure if I need him or just comfort in general but my lips speak before my head.

"Does this have to do with Archie?" He asks, clearly getting protective.

"I don't want to talk about it. Just come over when you can." I hang up.

20 minutes later

Jughead arrives, and we end up talking for what feels like forever.

"Screw Archie, if he doesn't want to be there for you and the baby I will."

"That's not why I'm upset." I smile slightly, placing my hand on his face.

"Then what is it?"

"I don't want to talk about it." I kiss him.

"..."

"Oh my god I'm so sorry I didn't-" He kisses me.

"Don't ever apologize."

I nod, laying down and before I know it I fall asleep with Jughead next to me.

In my sleep all my mind is full of is Jughead being the father of my baby when Archie is busy having babies with Veronica.