Barchie FanFic

Chapter Two

Archie's POV:

What was I going to do? Betty had been worried about me, which was going to make this day harder.

I had only broken up with Veronica for about a week, and it was clear she wasn't over it.

She also wasn't over her argument with Betty, so if she sees us together, she'll freak.

We were in the lounge room at school before first period, and it was clear that we were both nervous.

"My sweet cousin with the only other red-head at school" Cheryl said taking a seat

"What do you want, Cheryl?" Betty asked

"The DL on the two of you." She replies just as Veronica walked in

"What is there about Betty and Archie?" She said crossing her arms with Kevin by her side

"The cutest item at Riverdale High, of course." Cheryl says leaning back with a slight smirk

Veronica stormed out the room, and it wasn't clear if she was mad or upset, or both.

I glanced at Betty, waiting for her response to see what we should do next.

"So?" Cheryl asked persistently

"So what?" Betty snapped

"Never mind, Betty" Cheryl got up "Based on Veronica's reaction and you acting clueless, its official."

That was the last time we heard from her all day.

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Betty's POV

I was with Archie for the rest of the day, avoiding Cheryl. However I couldn't help running into her at cheer.

All eyes were on me when I walked in, and I had only assumed Cheryl spread the rumor of Archie and I dating.

V didn't show, which had some what confirmed my theory, because she would never miss a practice.

"Listen up everyone" Cheryl clasped her hands together "Homecoming is a few short weeks away, and I'm expecting perfection."

She walked away, which made the whispers more noticeable. It was only a matter of time before one of them asked.

"So is it true?" A voice calls from behind me.

"I-I'm sorry what?" I ask

"Cheryl told the team in the locker room that you're dating Archie Andrews." A freshman cheerleader says

"And it must be true because Veronica was upset." Her friend added

"Look, Cheryl's only trying to create drama. Don't feed into it." I say, knowing that they didn't believe it.

They nodded, but I knew that they were completely ignoring me.

"Betty?" I heard someone call my name.

I turned around to see Archie standing with his duffel bag from football practice.

"Arch, I didn't see you there." I say, now walking next to him.

"It's Friday...and I wanted to make sure that we're still on for tonight." He asked

"What?" I asked before remembering about our plans "Oh, right. The black hood. I—"

"Not just about the black hood, Betty." He cut me off, now facing me "But about being there for you. I realized that I really care for you too."

"Archie" I sighed "I can't—I mean, just be careful what you say. It might put us at a more vulnerable spot with the Black Hood."

"I don't care. I won't let some coward behind a mask dictate my life." He said

"You're right" I gave in "Let's wait for the Black Hood to call at my house."

*6:00 PM*

Archie's POV:

Betty and I were sitting on her bed, waiting for her phone to ring.

I looked up at her. Her eyes were like bright green orbs, and they were now transfixed to her cell phone.

A few seconds later her phone rang. Before, I always thought her ringtone was sweet and innocent, but the recent circumstances made it feel dark and eerie.

She grabbed her phone, and answered it on speaker.

"Hello?" She said a little shaky

"This is the Black Hood speaking." The voice said "I just called to warn you that your actions have consequences."

"Wha—" Betty started but the phone call had already ended.

She slammed her phone on her bed, clearly upset about the phone call. I put my arm around her, and started to lay next to her.

"Our actions have consequences" she quoted "What the hell does that even mean?"

"I don't know, Betty." I whispered "I'll stay here until you fall asleep."

She nodded and used my chest as a pillow. I could now start to feel her breaths even out, and I could tell that she was now asleep.

Even though I said I would only stay here until she fell asleep, I was starting to reconsider the idea.

I told her I cared for her today, but it wasn't just because we've been best friends since we were kids, but because we've been through so much together.

I didn't know this for sure...but I think I might be in love with Betty Cooper.