Falling For A Friend

Christmas

It was Christmas Day in Riverdale. For Betty it was a day of mixed emotions- on one hand she was happy because she had her sister Polly at home when a few months ago she had been in a mental home. However, the atmosphere at home was still as frosty as ever.

Veronica was also trying to make the best of the day, but it was difficult with it being the first Christmas her and her mum had since her dad had been sent to jail. They had still managed to enjoy themselves though.

One thing that certainly put a smile on Veronica's face was getting a text from Betty which said: "happy Christmas babe, I love you xx" Veronica quickly replied: "happy Christmas beautiful, love you too, really wish I could be with you right now xx"

Later on in the day the girls managed to sneak out and meet outside Pops. It was closed but inevitably there was nobody else around so they knew they wouldn't be surprised. As soon as they saw each other Betty pulled Veronica into a kiss, something they had both been waiting all day for.

The girls then exchanged presents. Veronica opened hers first and saw that Betty had bought her a pearl necklace- she clearly knew her girlfriend well. Betty said: "hope you like it" to which Veronica replied: "Betty I love it, it's perfect, thank you so much"

Now it was Betty's turn to open her present. Veronica had bought her a necklace with a heart on the end. The back of the heart had the initials 'BC' and 'VL' engraved on it. Betty smiled and said: "thank you, it's perfect" before giving Veronica another kiss.

The girls wished they could see more of each other but they knew they couldn't afford to be out the house for too long before their parents noticed they were gone. They shared another hug and a kiss before going their separate ways.

Pretty much as soon as they turned around Veronica sent Betty a text saying: "missing you already xx". Being with Betty had certainly brought out a new side to Veronica that even she herself didn't entirely realise was there, but for all the right reasons.

Betty put her new necklace in her pocket and as soon as she got back in, she made sure she put it somewhere safe where she wouldn't lose it- or be spotted by her parents. If Polly found out she wouldn't question her friend buying her a gift, but if her mom or dad found it that would be a whole different story.

When Veronica got in she did the same with her new pearl necklace. She put it behind a framed picture she had in her room of her and Betty from when they went on a night out with Kevin. It made her smile every time she saw it as it was thanks to Kevin that her and Betty were together.

Speaking of their mutual male friend, he had managed to convince his dad to let him host a New Years Eve party which he had invited a few close friends to. Naturally his dad was wary, being the sheriff, but he trusted his son to enjoy himself but not let things get out of hand.

It was safe to say that this year Christmas cheer had been in short supply for everyone in the town this year, not surprisingly with everything that had gone on, but for Betty and Veronica they were glad of the fact they had each other