"Do you believe in love at first sight?" Archie asks you and you give him a deadpanned shrug. "I do. But, I've been through so much shit lately I think my beliefs are false."
"Arch," You sigh. "I am sorry, but I don't know what you want me to say. I really don't." He shrugs knowing that he doesn't know either. "I have some stuff going on too. I have to go to a family party in a few days and I yet again have no date. My cousins are going to mock me all night."
"I'll be your date," Archie suggests. "It will be fun, and we can be a fake couple for the night."
"That sounds like a bomb bound to go off," you sigh. "Really, Arch, it's a plot to a movie or some love story."
"I mean, that's my basis, but we can do it. It will give me something to do and help me with my drinking," he raises an eyebrow. "Come on!"
"Fine," you say. "But, these next few days we have to really start like a training thing. Things we like and don't like. Our favorite things. What we are allowed to do at this party. Boundaries."
"Alright, I think we have most of it down... but sure," he says as you give him a look. "Meet me at the park. I have to bring Vegas out tomorrow."
"Fine," you say. "I will see you tomorrow Andrews. I have my own chores I have to get done." You shrug your jacket on and give him a wave. "Bye, Arch."
"Bye, Y/N," he said and gave his signature warm smile. You walked home from his place looking at the sky and praying to whatever is out there, to make your plan work. You walk up to your porch and open your door.
"Home late," you mom said with a slight smile. "Who were you with?"
"Archie," you say. "Sorry about missing dinner, Fred made steaks/ veggie burgers (vegan if vegetarian)" she nods as she throws a neatly folded blanket into the ottoman. "I'll go clean my room and stuff. And I am meeting Archie tomorrow at the park."
"Okay," she called after you. "Nice seeing you too."
"So," Archie says throwing one of his hands into his letterman pocket. "I was thinking that to make this work, we should take a few pics. You know, as phone wallpapers and such. Also, I think you should know that I have no dislikes."
"I know," you laugh. "You are a jock, you'd eat leather if it meant tone."
"Probably," he jokes. "What about you?"
"Well, we've been friends for years now and I think it's time I tell you... I haven't hid anything from you," you say with a little laugh.
"Oh come on," he said. "Those smoothies I make for us. I know you hate those! Betty told me, that's why I stopped making them."
"Ugh, I do not," you say while crossing your arms. "Check your facts, dude."
"Whatever," he laughed. "So, we know everything about each other. You know who this would really piss off?"
"Hm?"
"Reggie," He said. "You guys broke up a few months ago, and he would be pissed to see you over him." You give him a look. "Really, even if he is with Veronica."
"This is a like a triple threat," you shake your head. "But, only for the party."
"It wouldn't be believable then!" He argued. "Come on let's make a few instas and after the party we will make a break up." You sigh. "Good! Come on." He pulled you down the concrete and towards the large tree. "Smile." You covered your face as he took a picture. You look over his phone as he types.
'The beauty to my Beast. Wouldn't want it any other way' you laugh at the cheesy caption and grab your own phone to like the post.
"Okay," you laugh. "It definitely is believable now. I guess we have to take one for my Instagram as well... Erm, I'll do a multiple... Grab my hand." He did as told and you take a note of his big his hands were compared to yours. You take the picture quickly. "Okay, now, you grab the side of my face and I'll grab yours. It's a stage trick so we don't actually have to kiss each other." You grab his face as you stand on your toes to reach him. You take the picture.
"How bout I kiss your forehead and you take the picture," he said and you nod. He actually had a good idea. You take the picture.
"I'm gonna caption it... 'Most redheads take souls this one took my heart' sound good?" You look up at him and he nods. "Can't forget my favorite little pooch." You smile at Vegas and snap a picture. "That's for me." Soon comments come storming in from everyone at school.
VeronICE_Lodge: OMG! Too cute. I had no idea the two of you were together!
Betty.Cooper1: Wow, @ArChiEAnDreWs I had no idea why didn't you tell me??? Btw, you two are so great together. Happy you finally came out.
JugheadJ: Weird...
Cheryl_Bombshell: Oh, like this so much better than you and that locker door... Not @Reg.Mantle the actual locker door she ran into. But also better than him... Sorry not sorry
Reg.Mantle: I agree with Jughead. It's weird. How did this even start? By a closet kiss? @Y/N
Y/N: No, @Reg.Mantle we've actually been a thing for a while now and I would appreciate if you didn't spread negativity. I stay out of your relationship, you stay out of mine. Thanks.
JugheadJ: I want to be clear, I was not being negative. I was simply being comical.
ArChiEAnDreWs: Chill, Jug, we know. And, @Y/N get off your phone and come find me
You look up confused and Archie was gone. Vegas was in a nearby dog park playing with other dogs so you were out of ideas on finding him easily. You look around the opened area and see no sign of the red hair. You use this a chance to go live on Instagram.
"So, I am currently in the park with Archie and Vegas. I would show you Archie, but he fucking ran off! So, if you have any ideas to where he will be hiding. I would love to hear them."
ArChiEAnDreWs: No cheating!!!
Kevin.TheWonder: You two are adorable. Look behind that trash.
JugheadJ: No, he wouldn't be there. He's actually great at hide and seek. So, look at the last place you'd think
ArChiEAnDreWs: True. I am not behind the trash. Or am I? 😉😉
"So, where are you, Arch?" You raise an eyebrow looking behind the trash. "You are so dead by the way."
ArChiEAnDreWs: If you can find me. You are so cold.
Cheryl_Bombshell: This is so childish.
ArChiEAnDreWs: Still so cold. You are bad at this.
Fangs.Snake: This is the most random thing I've seen. But, it's too cute to stop.
ArChiEAnDreWs: Thanks man. I like the spontaneity. But she is still so cold.
"This is so unfair!" You laugh. "Honestly, I might take Vegas and go. Find a new walking partner."
ArChiEAnDreWs: Oh shut up. You are getting warmer now.
Betty.Cooper1: I would've already left.
VeronICE_Lodge: Me too. But, hey, good job with sticking.
ArChiEAnDreWs: Hey, watch out for the pond!
You give the phone a confused look before almost falling into the pond in front of you. You let out a yelp in surprise and shock as you are pulled back into a hard chest. "Archie!"
"I told you to look out," he chuckled. "Your shoe is wet."
"Yeah," you say looking down at your now muddy and wet sneaker. "It's fine."
"Are you alright?" He drops his arms from the embrace.
"Hm? Oh yeah," you laugh before remembering your phone was streaming.
Kevin.TheWonder: OMG, you are totally smitten! Good Save Archie
Fangs.Snake: Damn, Andrews! Atta boy!
Betty.Cooper1: That was so cute! Look at you two!
JugheadJ: I don't think I've seen either of them look so longingly at anything like that, you gotta good one. Even if she did almost fall into a pond.
"Alright," You laugh. "I am signing off now! I am so embarrassed." Archie smirks as you slide your phone back into your pocket. "And, my shoe is soaked so I think it's time to head back." The whole walk you stayed silent. You couldn't stop thinking of the embrace between the two of you. It's kinda like that for the next few days. You guys meet up and you end up thinking of things you shouldn't. He walks you home and you just want to feel his arms around you again. You get to your door. "I'll see you at the party tomorrow?"
"Of course," he nods. "Don't forget."
"Mother would never allow that," you laugh. "Bye, Arch." You sigh leaning against the door after you shut it. You wanted to know if he was feeling the same way. You walk to your room and shut the door looking at your outfit for tomorrow. You set it out last night to make sure it was ready and Archie would match. The day comes faster than you'd expected as you begin doing your hair and makeup. You feel a pressure in your chest as you start thinking. What if it didn't work? It could be brutal for both of you. You push away the thoughts as you pull your dress on. "Mom, I am ready!"
"Alright," she says. "Archie is here. He looks great." You hear him chuckle as you walk out. "So do you."
"Wow." Archie said looking at you. "You do, uh, look great."
"Thanks," you blush. "So do you, but when don't you?"
"Touché," He said.
"Picture!" Your mom said bringing you both back. "Come on." She holds up her phone and the two of you stand together. "Oh, you guys are dating. Cooties are not real!" Archie laughed lowly before wrapping his arm around your waist. "Alright, let's go." She grabs her purse and keys.
"It will be alright," he said in your ear as the two of you approach the party. "I got you." He lets his hand rest at your mid back.
"Well, look who has a date!" Your eldest cousin, Cynthia, smiled. "It's about time, Y/N, we thought you were gonna be alone forever."
"We did," your other cousin, Sheryl, nods. "I still think it, He is too handsome for this family."
"Thanks?" Archie gives you a questioning look and you give him a I don't know either. "I am Archie."
"What's a guy like you doing with our cousin?" Sheryl asked.
"Sher," Cynthia rolled her eyes. "Let's call in the rest of the cousins. Rachel, Fiona, Amber, Kylie, come in here!" They start coming one by one and you feel even more tense. "Y/N has a date." Archie let's his hand pull you the slightest bit closer. "His name is Archie."
"Wow," Amber said. "It is about time."
"Tell us about yourself," Rachel said with a smile. "You are very fit, do you work out a lot?"
"I do," He nods. "I am a football player and I also work with my dad in construction."
"Very manly," Kylie said. "What else?"
"I like music," he shrugs. "I used to write and stuff."
"Poetic," Rachel sighed sitting in a chair. "You are so, perfect."
"Far from it," Archie said. "Really, Y/N, has really kept me grounded."
"So, naturally red?" Cynthia asked and he nods. "Very nice."
"You cooked him up in a lab didn't you?" Fiona joked. "Did you make him yourself or something?"
You laugh nervously, "sometimes I feel like I did."
"Hire him?" Sheryl asked.
"That would be ridiculous," you say laughing. "Why would I do that for this?" They shrug. "I think I want to show Archie the rest of the place."
"She has to go brainwash him some more," Rachel jokes as you pull Archie away.
"Oh my god!" You panic shutting the two of you in a room together. "I can't." You couldn't even get words out as you pace in front of him.
"Calm down," he says putting a hand on your shoulder. "It's fine. We are all getting along fine."
"No," you sigh. "It's not that. It's like you are like a contraption I built. You are too good for me! And they know. They see through us."
"No they don't," He chuckled. "You are so spiraling. It will be fine." He grabbed your hand before leading you back to the living room where more of your family gathered.
"So, Archie, how did you guys fall in love?" Your grandmother asks.
"Grandma!" You say horrified. "We aren't.."
"We've been friends for a long time," Archie starts cutting you off. "I think it took me a while to really see it, but I've been in love with her forever. She's so kind and always is here for me. I know I can always go to her, even if we were to break up. But, I think I really fell for her when she looked me in the eye and told me that 'You May be a big jock, but I will kick your butt if you keep acting the way you are' and I just knew. She isn't afraid of standing up to me and she doesn't belittle me. She believes in me and always has. Even in my darkest. I can't even imagine anything without her." Your whole family is in almost as much awe as you were. But, you were also shocked.
"That's so nice," your grandma said. "You are such a sweet boy, You two belong together." You are still looking at Archie as he begins asking your family questions back. You didn't know if he had just made all of that up with real events or if it was true. You couldn't tell.
"I'm sorry," you say interrupting the conversation. "Archie, will you walk outside with me?" He gives you a confused look. "I just remembered that I, Erm, there is a landscape outside that has some broken concrete. I wanted to know how to fix it. It's been so long." He nods slowly. "We will be right back." You pull him through the place and to the backyard.
"What piece?" He looks around.
You sigh and cross your arms, "there isn't one! I need to ask you something."
"Okay?"
"What you said back there," you say slowly. "About me... Is it true?"
"Of course it is," he said. "You are smart and you are like not afraid of anything. You talk to me like a real person and you are always here for me."
"That's not what I meant," you groan feeling your heart fall again. "Did you actually fall for me?"
"Oh," he chuckled. "Please, I didn't fall for you then." Your heart sank even more as he paused. "I fell for you a long, long time ago, Y/N. I just didn't know before, Grundy, Veronica, Valerie.."
"You love me?" You ask again and he nods. "Really? Because... this is all a mess."
"Yes," he laughed. "I love you, Y/N, and I will tell you until you don't want to hear it anymore." You melt a little and wrap your arms around him. "Does this mean you?"
"Of course," you laugh looking at his face. "I haven't stopped thinking about having your arms around me since the park."
"You could've asked," he said.
"Shut up and kiss me," you sigh and connect your lips with his. His hands go to your sides holding you close. It was perfect. The pool lights lit the two of you up along with the moonlight. There was a faint sweet smell of rain in the air and the two of you finally let your secrets off your chests.
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Assorted Riverdale Imagines
FanfictionA bunch of Riverdale imagines that I write. Requests are open to all.
