Wild Heart // Archie Andrews [2]

FOUR

"You look extremely beautiful, as always." Archie said twirling me in my yellow and red out fit as we helped out Pop's so it could stay open. "Way to go Red, winning some points." I wrapped my arms around Archie neck with his hands on my waist.

"Just stating the truth." Archie said following with a kiss. "I've got to put her on the spot. It's thanks to this young lady here that pops gets to stay open tonight, tomorrow, as long as you folks keep coming!" Pop Tate announced, pointing at Betty. We all clapped for her before Pop gave another thanks to the Veronica's family for the donation.

Veronica, Betty, Jughead, Archie and I sat in a booth. "So I guess tonight is a win for the good guys." Betty said with a smile as she nudged into Jughead. "A rare win, but, yes." Jughead smiled.

"All thanks to you Betty Cooper." I smiled, raising my shake up. They all laughed except for Archie as he looked out the window. "You okay?" Veronica beat me to it as she looked at Archie.

Archie looked at me first then at Veronica, then back at me, "I'm here with you guys. So, yeah. I think so." Archie smiled pulling me into him even more before kissing my forehead.

...

"It was full on Carrie. Midge covered in Moose's blood, screaming like a banshee. It was insane." Kevin finished talking about how he was the one to find Moose and Midge after Midge got shot when Archie walked n sitting next to me. He greeted me with a kiss and spoke up, "Kev, what were you even doing out there? You could've been shot, too."

"Yeah, I don't think it's safe anymore Kevin." I sighed, leaning into Archie. "I was just night-jogging, you know, as one does and suddenly, I hear gunshots!" Kevin retorted nervously. I squinted my eyes in confusing.

"Can we at least agree now that there's a killer on the loose?" Archie asked griping onto my hand. "With terrible aim." Jughead scoffed. "Jughead, he murdered Ms. Grundy," Archie defended leaning forward. "Archie, we don't know that all three crimes are related." Betty explained as she sat in the same seat as Veronica.

"Guys, can we focus on what matters here. Midge and Moose are alive. Archie's dad survived. The new season of matchlerette starts tonight. You're all coming over to watch,"

"There's a shooter terrorizing our town, and you really want us to watch a gross reality dating show?" Jughead cut Veronica off with furrowed brows.

"What I really want is for you guys to meet my dad, officially." Veronica shrugged her shoulders. "back in new York, my dad was always in his study doing very bad things as it turns out. I'm tired of closed doors. I need to know my dad's life and he needs to know mine."

I smiled and patted her knee with a smile knowing how much this meant to her. "Count me in."

"Yeah, We'll be there, v. Can't wait." Betty sent a sympathetic smile to Veronica. "Thanks." She beamed a smile before Reggie came in. "Hey, Andrews, we're going to the hospital to see Moose. You coming?" Reggie walked closer to us. "Yeah. For sure." Archie said standing up along with me.

"Arch, call me if anything okay. and I mean anything. And if you feel uncomfortable, please call me." I looked at Archie's face as he tried hiding a smile. "I'm sorry, I'm moming you again." I looked down as my hands held onto the opening of his jacket. "it's fine. I'll see you tonight. Love you." Archie said before kissing me and walking off.

"What!" Veronica stood up quickly as my eyes went wide. "Do you love him back?"

"Hello?"

"Betty, I think she's broken."

"Did she go deaf."

"Oh, my God! It's Stiles and Dylan O'Brien!"

...

"Hey, Ronnie, sorry I'm late." I walked into Veronica's house. "It's fine, Macy. My dad's about to walk out any minute,"

It was Archie, Veronica, Jughead, and Betty who where already seated down. "Hey guys." I smiled before sitting down in Archie's lap. Archie and I hadn't spoken about what he said earlier today, so it was a bit awkward when I saw him.

I greeted him with a kiss on the check.

"What's wrong with you?" I asked as I saw Archie leaning back into the chair and rubbing his eyebrows, something I've noticed he did when he was stressed. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, this thing with Moose." Archie moved holding onto my waist so I wouldn't fall.

"Honestly, it's like nobody cares. My dad keeps saying leave it to Sheriff Keller and I'm like, 'Yeah, dad, Cause he did such a great job catching Jason's murderer.' Oh, wait, I'm sorry that was us." Archie said raising his voice. "Inside voices!" Veronica hissed.

"No, don't stop him. Archie going Travis Bickle is my favorite Archie yet." Jughead smirked, and like always holding the food. "But doesn't it feel like he's targeting us? I mean, specifically. I don't want anyone else getting hurt. Especially you." Archie looked at me with hopeful eyes.

"Maybe we should talk about this at home?" I sent him a sympathetic smile before rubbing his back.

"You know, back in our salad days, when we had a gateway on the Cape, all of us in our little cul-de-sac got together and hired private security to keep out the riffraff. as an added layer of protection." Veronica explained before being interrupted.

"I loved that little house." A voice spoke, I stood up and turned around to see Hiram and Hermione. "Daddy." Veronica greeted bowing her head a little. "We are on our way to dinner at the club." Hermione smiled at me then her daughter.

"Yes. But I wanted to meet your friends first." Hiram smiled at all of us. "Great, thank you." Veronica had a huge smile making me smile also. "This is Betty Cooper."

"Hi, nice to meet you." Betty grinned. "Jughead jones." They shook hands. "You know my dad." Jughead didn't send a smile but gave a blank expression. "I do. He's a good man. He values family. I hope his return comes sooner rather than later." Jughead was going to reply, but Veronica continued.

"And this is power couple number two. Macy Martinez and Archie Andrews." Veronica put a hand on my forearm. "Very excited to meet you." I had a grin plastered on my face as Archie also shook his hand.

"Listen, I overheard your conversation. and I understand your frustration with Sheriff Keller. And as per someone who has had his own share with run-ins with the law, I can say with confidence that the police aren't always the solution. Sometimes we need to take matters into our own hands. We need to be able to protect ourselves." Hiram said, directly to Archie.

"We're going to lose our table." Hermione said. "Oh, yes. It was nice to meet all of you." Then half way through the door Hiram stopped calling out Archie's name. "Why don't you come over for dinner this week? I look forward to seeing what you come up with, to save Riverdale."