A Bughead Story

Best Friends

Jugheads POV
I had to work yet again and I was obviously annoyed. I wanted to spend time with Betty. Also I was a little nervous about her hanging out with Archie. I know I shouldn't be because we're married and I know she loves me but I just can't help but feel a tinge Of jealousy. "Uh betts. Are you hanging out with Archie today?"

"Um yeah I'm pretty sure. V still isn't home yet. " she said while putting on mascara.

"Oh ok."

"Why?"

"Just curious." I Said. She nodded. After we both finished getting ready I drove her to Archie's. He welcomed us in and I had to say bye. "Bye betts. Love you." I sis driving her a kiss on the cheek.

"You didn't have to drive me. It's literally three blocks away." She said smiling.

"Exactly. Three blocks too many. I'm not about to let you walk. You don't know the dangers." I Said jokingly. She giggled and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"I appreciate though. I love you too juggie."

"Bye arch!" I yelled walking out the door.

"Bye!" I heard. I chuckled.

Betty's POV
Jug just left and now it's me and Archie. "What do you want to do Betty?" Archie asked.

"I don't know actually. I thought you'd have something planned."

"Nope." He said chuckling. "Oh wait! I have an idea!" He exclaimed. I laughed.

"Ok. Tell me."

"No. It's a surprise." He pulled out a towel and wrapped it around my eyes. He gave me my phone and keys. He led me out the door and somewhere. We walked for what felt like forever until he finally said, "ok take it off." I took it off and was shocked.

"Omg archie! This is amazing!" It was our treehouse from when we were kids. Still here. It's been so long. I'm surprised it's even standing.

"Surprise. Let's go in!" I followed him up the ladder.

"If I fall and die I'm blaming it on you." I Said. He just laughed. We got to the top and it was dusty. It smelled old and musty but I still loved it as much as I did when we were younger. "Wow. This brings back memories." I Said.

"Yep. It really does." He replied. He sat down in one of the bean bag chairs and there was a huge dust cloud. "Gross." He said. I chuckled. I sat on the floor beside him because I didn't want another dust cloud.

"It doesn't feel the same without Jug." I Said.

"Yeah. Speaking of Jug. How are you guys?"

"Good. We spent some time together which was nice and we haven't been fighting much lately. But I feel like something is bothering him. When I told him we were hanging out he seemed weird."

"Oh. Betty. Did you think that maybe he's just a tiny bit jealous?" Archie asked scratching the back of his neck.

"Jealous? That doesn't seem like Jug. Plus what's there to be jealous about?"

"Well you did have a crush on me for years Betty. That's a long time. And he probably is worried you'll suddenly feel feelings for me and leave him. We're best friends. We have history. I see where he could get the idea."

"Oh. I mean I guess. But it's not like I'll just leave him out of the blue."

"You've been fighting lately too."

"Well We're married. I made the decision long ago to spend the rest of my life with him. We have children. I don't know. I guess I see why Jug would get so defensive when I was jealous."

"Hey it's not your fault. It's not Jugs fault. It's just a little misunderstanding. And from what I heard he isn't telling you. He probably doesn't want you to get mad or make you feel bad about it. Just talk to him later."

"Thanks. Well how are you and V?"

"Good. She's due next month. I'm so nervous!"

"Yep. Why didn't you go to New York with her?"

"I thought it was best. She should get some personal family time. I'd just distract her anyway. She'd feel like she needs to watch me and take me around when she should just spend time with family."

"I guess." We talked for a long time until I thought it was best to go home. We headed back and a few minutes later jug came back. "Hi Juggie!" I squealed.

"Hey Betts." He gave me a hug and a kiss. He walked over to Archie and gave him a bro hug. After some chatting we went home. When we got home I sat on the couch with Jug. He was scrolling on his phone and I was trying to work up the courage to confront him.

"Um Jug. Have you Uh. Have you been like i don't know jealous!" His head snapped to face me. I was frightened. I didn't know if he'd be mad or scared or nervous or feel bad. "It's ok if you are. I just was wondering." I Said twiddling my fingers.

"Betty. Well. I mean maybe a tiny bit. I'm so so sorry. I know I shouldn't be. I didn't want to worry you about my feelings when they aren't justified. I'm just being downright stupid. I'm sorry."

"Juggie it's ok. Your feelings don't worry me. I like it when you talk to me about stuff."

"Ok. Thank you for understanding Betts."

"Of course. But you have nothing to worry about. I promise. I love you so much. I do love Archie but not in that way. He's my best friend and that's all he'll ever be. Plus he's married Jug." I Said laughing.

"Oh yeah." He replied. I smiled and gave him a kiss. "We should head to bed." He said walking up the steps. I followed and crashed on the bed after a long day.