A Bughead Story

Archie Andrews

Betty's POV
Jug is of course working and Veronica is off in New York for a few days. It's still spring break so I have time till the kids come home. But now I have nothing to do. I decided to hang out with Archie. "Hey arch. Do you want to hang out today?" I Asked.

"I'd love to!" Archie said.

"Great. Meet you at your house?"

"Mhmm." I hung up and left the house. I got to his place and walked right in.

"Hey Archie I'm here!" I yelled.

"Coming!" He came downstairs and we hugged. "Hey Betty!"

"Hey arch!" We sat down on the couch and talked. "How are you and V?"

"Pretty good. Her pregnancy is stressing her out a little bit overall we're pretty good. What about you and Jug?"

"Meh. We have our ups and downs. We've been fighting but yesterday I was sick and he took care of me. I'm all better now."

"Oh that's nice. Yeah I'm sorry about all of your fighting. It's just a little bump in the road. It'll get better."

"I really hope so arch." We put on a movie but I was starting to get tired about halfway into the movie. "Hey arch. I think I might leave. I'm getting kind of tired and I don't want to bother you."

"Shush! Just stay here and sleep. We're best friends Betty. Not like i haven't seen you sleep. It's no big deal."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes! Lay your head on my lap." I laid down and rested my head on his lap. He covered me in a blanket. I smiled up at him. He smiled back.

"Thanks arch. You're like a big brother to me. I appreciate everything. Love you."

"I love you too. I'll do anything to protect you Betty. You've been my best friend for so many years I can't help but feel the need to keep you safe. Even if the person I'm keeping you safe from is Jughead."

"Thanks arch." He smiled and kissed my cheek. I smiled up at him and drifted off to sleep.

A knock at the door startled them both. Betty lifted her head and sat up as Archie went to open the door. There stood Jughead Jones. Who looked angry. "Oh hi Juggie!" I said cheerily.

"Hello Betty." He replied as i ran up to give him a hug.

"You ok Jug?" I Asked immediately noticing his awkwardness.

"Yeah. Perfectly fine." I smiled up at him. We said bye to Archie and headed home. I sat down at the kitchen table and scrolled through my phone immediately regretting it. I sighed and set my phone down. I whipped a few tears away and plastered a fake smile. "Betts you ok?" Jug Asked. Argh. He knew me too well.

"Yeah. Yeah I'm fine. A little stressed."

"Come on. You know you can tell me betts."

"I just got a little backlash on an article."

"What was it about?"

"I was supporting the serpents. Many people don't approve or appreciate my liking towards them. But it's ok."

"What'd they say?"

"Nothing I can't handle. It's ok."

"Betty. Show me." I sighed realizing I wasn't going to win this one. I handed over my phone as he scrolled through.

User 1: serpent slut
User 2: idiot!
User 1: the serpents are vile creatures that shouldn't walk to earth!
User 3: I didn't expect anything less from a serpent slut!
User 4: well I could've guessed this would happen. She's married to a former serpent. And his dad was a serpent. Disgusting
User 3: what kind of idiot if she to marry into THAT family.
User 5: the Jones. Gag
User 6: her writing is almost as bad as her choice in men
User 7: What is she doing with her life
User 8: loser

He sighed and looked at me. "Betts..."

"It's nothing really."

"You don't believe these people do you?"

"No.. I don't know."

"Betty you're an amazing writer and human being. Sometimes I do wonder why you chose me and my family but then I realize it's because you are a companionate, caring, considerate, and kind woman. You love me just like I love you. So don't listen. It's your beliefs not there's. They just aren't open minded and can't see that not all serpents are dangerous. I love you."

"I love you too Jug." I gave him a quick kiss. He smiled and pulled me into a hug. "Thanks juggie. I appreciate it."

"You're my wife. I only want you to be happy. I feel like I need to make you happy if you're sad. I love you. I hate seeing you upset."

"I love you too. I feel the same way. You're a great husband. It feels weird to say that even though we've been married for so long." He chuckled.

"Really? Because I think it feels perfect. Meant to be." He says kissing my head. I giggled.

"Wow. Is that sarcasm I sense?" I ask smiling.

"Well maybe a little. But it does feel perfect being married to THE Betty Cooper."

"Correction Betty Jones." I Said smiling. I pull back and he smiles while rolling his eyes. "You know you love me." I Said.

"I do." He says. He gets out of the hug and walks into the kitchen. He comes out with a tub of ice cream and two spoons. "Sit. We're going to watch Romeo and Juliet while gorging on ice cream." I jump on the couch and settle in with bubba beside me. Jug tried to sit down but bubba started growling.

"Bubba. Stop." I said sternly. He did and he sat back down. I stroked his fur but he still watched Jughead. "Sit juggie." I Said patting the seat beside me.

"What about bubba?"

"What. You scared?" I ask giggling. He rolls his eyes and sits down.

"If he bites me it's your fault." He says stuffing his face with ice cream.

"He won't." I gave Jug a kiss as bubba watched. Bubba has always been protective of me and the kids around Jug. He probably sees all the fight me and Jug have.

During the movie I got cold so juggie wrapped me up in the blanket he was in leaving him without a blanket. "No. No. I'm ok Jug." I Said taking off the blanket.

"Betts keep it on. You're cold. You were shivering. I'm ok." He said smiling. I wrapped the blanket closer around me. It smelled like juggie. I smiled.

"Thanks juggie." I Said giving him a kiss. I snuggled closer to his chest as he wrapped his arms around me. He kissed my forehead and I looked up. I smiled and kissed his cheek. He returned the smile and went back to the movie. I watched his face while watching the movie. How he would smile when something funny happened. Or how his jaw would clench slightly when something bad happened. His lips pursed slightly when he was puzzled. His brows furrowed when someone made a bad decision. "You're so cute." I Said.

"Well That was random. And you are adorable." He said smiling. He leaned down and gave me a soft kiss.

"Thanks juggie. You're just so cute. And handsome."

"Thank you betts. But you are perfect. I know you hate that word but I don't mean it in that way. You're beautiful and smart and kind and amazing." I smiled and said thanks. He gave me another kiss and turned his attention back to the movie.

"How am I so lucky to get such an amazing husband?" I mumbled to myself. He must've heard though because he responded with,

"How am I so lucky to get such an amazing wife?" I giggled and he gave me a kiss. Bubba jumped up on Jug and gave him kisses. I laughed. It was a great day.