Archie
Today was the day I would finally get to see Betty after she left Riverdale for her internship in L.A. I was excited to see my best friend and I had a surprise for her as this was the last week of summer before we officially became juniors.
I smiled to myself as my phone then went off right on time.
Betty
- Today 4:30 pm
Hey are we still on for Pop's tonight?
Read 4:30 pm
I couldn't see her through her window meaning she was probably getting dressed so I managed to text "sure, meet you there" before putting my jeans on and heading out the door.
Betty
I read Archie's text as a smile emerged on my face.
It was now or never for us.
And I had already waited long enough, I made sure to hurry as I figured he left already.
I did just get home but luckily the jet lag wasn't evident and the black ripped jeans and white tank top I was wearing sufficed as I made sure to grab my leather jacket on my way out and let my hair down out of it's "iconic ponytail" according to Kevin himself.
Without wasting anymore time I almost tripped down the stairs rushing out of the door and into the dark & black night.
Veronica
I wasn't weak.
That's one thing I have never ever felt and I will not allow myself to feel that way tonight by some fake scums.
I stormed into my room, past my parents in order to get ready for the party, because I was for sure going to show them the person they messed with.
And unlike me, this wouldn't be pretty.
Jughead
I'm usually not one for going out into the world as I hate people but for some reason I was craving a burger at Pop's at 4:30 in the afternoon.
I guess writing about your pain puts a toll on your stomach.
Thoughts plagued my mind as I strolled into Pop's and took the nearest booth, waiting for Pop to take my order.
10 mins later
I finished my burger - or should I say burgers and fries when suddenly the bell to Pop's rung indicating that someone had walked in and thinking nothing of it, I took my beanie off to sit back and relax after all the stress.
Something I never do
"Since when do you ever take that beanie off?"
My eyes widened, not because I was scared but because I would know that voice anywhere unfortunately,
Archie.
Archie
I scanned Pop's looking for an empty booth for Betty and I and unfortunately there was none but that didn't phase me cause the plan didn't include staying here for long.
I was about to leave when I saw a familiar person relaxing in his booth.
Jughead, my ex best friend.
Part of me wanted to leave & wait outside for Betty but my legs ended up moving towards his direction only to see that his eyes were closed.
Was this my chance to go, pretend like I never saw him?
No, because before I knew I it I was talking.
"Since when do you ever take that beanie off" I said as I let out a small chuckle. Suddenly, he jolted up and his gaze was unwelcoming as if he didn't want me there and before he could respond, Betty walked in.
She looked great, better than usual and I don't know if that's because it's been an entire summer or if she's always been like this.
Betty
I finally arrived at Pop's and got scared when I couldn't find Archie, only to find out he was with Jughead.
Jughead? The Jughead who stopped hanging out with us?
The confusion left my mind as I saw that Archie got hot!
Majorrrr Game changer!
When I last left him he was chubbier and had definitely didn't have this sexy bicep look he had going on.
I bit my lip as he finally turned around and noticed me and it was as if Jughead wasn't even there.
I fell into Archie's embrace and felt everything I could remember:
safety
familiarity
love
comfort
There was so much I wanted to say in this moment, but I couldn't. All I could manage to do was admire him in this very moment.
And I'm glad I did.
Jughead
I wanted to say so many things to Archie in this moment but before I could, Betty Cooper walked in. The innocent girl next door looked different, in a good way.
She was always beautiful but it's been so long I forgot.
She seemed to be confused when she saw me, but ignored it and ran straight to Archie. I scoffed in response as I couldn't let them know I was hurt, all these years and they never checked up on me.
Some best friends they were but it's whatever I guess.
Contemplating whether I should leave or not, I studied both Archie & Betty, realizing how long it's been and how much all three of us have changed in these tiring years.
Archie was taller & less chubby
Betty was still adorable just a little sexier.
Lost in my own thought I didn't even realize they were talking to me about some party that Archie wanted to take us to in New York.
Specifically the rich & snobby part.
This should be fun.
If only I had known it would've led to a path of chaos.
My eyes scanned Betty's to see her reaction, her beautiful brown eyes lit up when they met with mines & something in me lit up from that point since this awkward interaction started.
Archie
I finally let go of Betty to reveal my real plan.
"Hey so I know you just got back an all, but I was thinking I could drive us down to New York for one of this big summer parties that they always host every year and luckily this one is free." I said as I bit my lip hoping Betty would comply and that we could actually have some fun.
Her eyebrows furrowed for a second before she replied "Yeah I'm in." with a sort of excitement.
embrace the chaos.
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Authors Note : lolol so this chapter was supposed to be way longer but I have zero inspiration whatsoever so :/
