Bughead Oneshots // Compilation

"But parading around the streets with a freak?"

Song: "Rewrite the Stars" by Zac Efron and Zendaya

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The Greatest Showman just premiered in Philippine cinemas and I can't stop babbling about it or singing the songs.

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|| J. JONES ||

"I've heard great things about your circus, Mr. Andrews."I, Jughead Jones, a prominent producer and business man, spoke, trailing behind the red-haired showman. Archie Andrews, former cementery worker now turned circus master, have surprisingly struck a deal with me, the ink-haired producer, and is now providing a quick tour of his building while the performers finished their acts.

"Thank you, Mr. Jones."Archie replied, turning around to smile a the gentleman. "May I just say, it is a pleasure doing business with you. I look forward to our blossoming partnership and business together."He smiled brightly, whereas the corners of my lips twitched into a slight smile. Still hesitant about working with the showman because of my reputation, I wasn't sure if this partnership was one of the good decisions I've made in my life.

"The pleasure is mine, Mr. Andrews."I replied, my smile fading away as I looked around. In my opinion, it was complete chaos in the backstage—performers scrambled to get into their entrance positions, to get their costumes on and fixed and warm themselves up for whatever act they were going to have. I cringed slightly at the lack of order wihtin the production but decided to let it slip, knowing that once the production cast got to know of my partnerhsip with their showman, I can raise the issue regarding their organization.

"Since when did you start performing?"I asked, entering the small booth above the ground that Archie led him to. It showed a perfect view of the stage, of the seats below that were filled with people. Archie said something in reply, but I didn't hear it. How could I?

When Archie spoke, she swung right in front of me, and everything felt like it was in slow motion.

She had blonde hair and mesmerizing ocean blue eyes. Her face was flawless, so angelic, her cheeks so rosy. The moment our eyes met, I froze right on the spot, and she gave me a small smile just a second before she swung back into the stage. For a moment it felt like it was just the two of us, like there wasn't and audience, like Archie wasn't standing right behind me. I could hear Archie's voice, but it was distorted, and when she swung right in front of me she was the only thing I saw clearly.

"Who is she?"I immediately blurted out, watching her as she swung from a trapeze, causing the audience to go wild over her act. I watched as she got off of the trapeze, bowing in front of the audience, a bright smile on her face as she gave me one last glance before walking off of the stage, replaced by another performer.

"Elizabeth Cooper."Archie replied, taking a step forward, standing beside me. He turned to face me, but I didn't look back at him. I just stared down at the stage, still in shock after what had just happened moments ago. "Have you developed a liking for her?"

"Tell me more about her."I said, ignoring his question. Of course, I wanted to reply to him, but I before securing whatever feelings I am having for her now, I think it would be nice to know more about her first. "Everything you know about her."

"Well, she does trapeze."Archie started, leaning against the wooden railing. "Mr. Jones—"

"It's Jughead, we're partners, after all."I cut him off, now turning to look at him.