Bughead: AU

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Jughead's POV:

The next morning I woke up and felt 100% better. I was so happy. I saw that Betty was still asleep. So I decided to let her sleep and make breakfast for her. It was the least I could do to thank her for taking care of me.

While I was waiting for her toast to be done in the toaster, I set up the collapsable tray that Betty had used for me. As soon as the toast was done I readjusted the eggs so that they were on top of the toast pieces. Then I put a parsley garnish on top of the eggs. Then I put her chocolate mocha coffee on the tray. I knew she was going to be so happy when she sees this.

I went upstairs with her food and saw that she was still asleep. I set the tray down on the nightstand and shook Betty awake.

"Mmmmm. Morning Juggie," She groaned. "Looks like you're feeling better."

"Thanks to you Betty, I am feeling 100% better. And to show my gratitude I made you breakfast in bed." I said.

"Oh Juggie," She said while sitting up. "That is so sweet."

"I made your favorites. Eggs on toast and a chocolate mocha coffee." I told her.

"You remembered." She said.

"Of course I did. Now, you eat your breakfast while I quickly make myself something to eat." I told her.

"Thank you Jug." She said and started eating.

I smiled and left the room. I made myself a bowl of cereal to eat. When I was done I went back upstairs to get dressed and ready for the day.

"Jug," Betty said.

"Yeah?" I asked.

"I was thinking, since your healthy now, we could head over to the Wyrm and make the announcement that you're going to be the Serpent King." She explained.

"Really?" I asked.

"Well, yeah. Unless you don't want to do it today. We can do it another day if you want." She said.

"No. Let's do it." I said.

"Perfect. I'm just gonna finish up eating and then we can head over." She said.

"Great. Though, how're we going to get there?" I asked.

"We can take your car. Unless you want us to take my motorcycle over." She said.

"Let's take the car," I said.

"Okay." She laughed.

This was going to be an incredible day.

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Betty's POV:

I was so excited! I was finally going to introduce the Serpents to their new Serpent King. But I was also nervous because they were going to meet my boyfriend for the first time. I don't know how they're going to react to this because he lives on the Northside. But they knew better than to argue with me. I may look delicate, but they know I can throw a mean right hook if I need to.

I quickly grabbed my Serpent leather jacket and Jughead and I were out the door.

We got to the Wyrm and went upstairs to my office first. I needed to grab the notecards I had made for this speech in case I forget something.

"I'm a bit nervous Jug," I admitted.

"Hey. Look at me," He said. "You are going to be great Betts. I believe in you."

I took a deep breath.

"Thanks, Juggie. You always know how to make me feel better." I told him.

"That's what I'm here for." He said and kissed my forehead.

"We should probably head down there so we can make the announcement," I told him.

"You're right." He told me.

Without another word, we went downstairs to the stage of the Wyrm.

"SERPENTS! Listen up!" I shouted.

All the Serpents stopped their conversations and turned to look at me.

"Now. I have an announcement. I know many of you may not agree with this, so you're going to suck it up. The person that is part of this gang that knows what's happening is the one who suggested it. This Serpent will remain anonymous. I don't want you ridiculing them. So now, with no further delay, my announcement. Please welcome your Serpent King... Jughead Jones! Son, of none other than Serpent legend... FP Jones!" I exclaimed.

Most of the Serpents applauded when Jughead waved out to them. While others were standing with their arms crossed and scowls on their face. I didn't care. I was happy. Jughead was now part of my world. Part of the world that his father had led for so many years. Nothing could make me happier right now.