Sweethearts // Archie Fanfiction

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Fear. It's the most basic, the most human emotion. As kids, we're afraid of everything.The dark and we pray for morning, for the monsters to go away but they never do. Not really. Just ask Jason Blossom. "Kevin, I'm actually kinda excited for this year's variety show and I am so glad you will be this year's host. No one can do it like you gorgeous." I say as I give him a big kiss and he winked at me. He welcomes my Red to the stage as starts to perform 'I'll try' but he suddenly stops and looks like he can't breathe. "Archie?" I say before he runs off the stage but I go after him. "Red?" I say but looks like I'm not the first one to find him. "What if we sang 'I got you'?" Val asked him. "I don't know. I don't wanna come between Josie and the Pussycats." Was Archie said and I just walked away from this. "Hey Kev, sorry about that. Red might have a little something called stage fright but looks like someone else was there to help.". "It's okay I will still put him on the list but you know Archie is crazy for you and only you but if he hurts you, he's dead meat!" Kev pulls me in for a hug but I still can't help but wonder why can't Archie just ask me for help?. "Now for the show are you going to perform one of your mum's songs or maybe a song of your own?". "I honestly don't know. The last time I wrote a song, was years ago before my sister died. I just couldn't write anything after that." I said to Kev. "It's okay you still have time to figure it out.".I joined Betty and Jug for lunch as I was helping out with their mission to take my mind off the situation with Val. "The Sisters of Quiet Mercy." Jug said as we found out where they were keeping Polly. "What is that? Like a church? Or a charity?". "No. It's a "Home for troubled youths. Where disenfranchised teens will learn such virtues as discipline and respect, enjoying lives of quiet reflection and servitude as they told us when my mum put my sister there. She hated it there as they just treated her like some sick crazy person." I explained. "Poor Polly. It's been months. There's gotta be a reason my mom and dad don't want me to see Polly. But I don't care anymore." Betty says as Archie walks over. "What are you guys talking about? Anything I can help with?". "What we're attempting is a stealth operation, Archie. If we go in there with the entire Scooby Gang, forget it, we're compromised. Well, don't you have to practice for the Variety Show anyways?" Uh, no, I don't. I blew it.". "Yes you do. I spoke to our gorgeous host and he knows you have a great voice Red so he's willing to give you a slot if you want it." Red looks at me with happiness but hesitates. "Lila, I'm grateful but you saw what happened in there, I don't know how to fix that. Playing my songs in front of you guys is one thing, but getting back up on that stage by myself I'm not sure if I'm ready for that.". "If it's a partner you're looking for, Veronica Lodge is more than willing and able. I sing like a nightingale. What do you say, Archiekins? Be the Jay to my Bey?" Veronica says and I just look at her. Why is everyone throwing themselves at him but he can't fricking ask me? What kind of nickname is Archiekins? Besides, I'm a better singer than both of them combined! Betty held my hand as she knew I wasn't too happy. "Lila, come with me for a second." Betty drags me away from the table as I hear Jughead call Archie an Idiot and Veronica a stick which was random. "Lila, are you okay?" Betty asks as we just walk down the hallways. "No not really. Valerie has already offered to sing with him and now Veronica. I just wish he would ask me or maybe I'll just embarrass him.". "No never. Maybe he's just trying to impress you, he's always been like this but you've never really noticed.". I see Josie without Val and that kinda gives me an idea. "Well if he wants to act like an independant man then I'll do my own thing, thank you for the inspiration. I can always count on you but what about you and Jug?" I asked and she starts blushing. "I don't know, he's really been here for me a lot and it's been nice but-". "-You wanna jump his bones already.". "Lila!" She says turning red. After talking and laughing like crazy, we walk into the common room to witness Archie singing with Val and it hurts. They sound great together and look really happy but I thought he was happy singing with her maybe more than me. Veronica then walked in and just turned to me. "Lila I just wanted to apologize, I wasn't trying between you and your man.". "Hm yeah sure but it kinda looks like someone is trying to come between you and your so called singing partner." I say as Betty and I point over at Archie and Val singing and being stupid and looking into each other's stupid souls or whatever. "Ronnie, hey. Great news! Valerie quit the Pussycats." Why are boys so dumb? "So, that makes me what, then? Backup?" No. I mean, you were just doing it as a favor to me, right?". One word. Dumb. "You are unbelievable, Archie. You literally have zero loyalty, you ginger demon!" Veronica yelled. "Technically, Archie never said the words ''yes"." Betty said as she put the biggest grin on my face, oh yeah this is someone who actually isn't thick. Veronica looked stunned and just walked out. "Well that was fun, B let's go." I say as Archie approaches us. "What you want ginger demon?" I can't even! "Lila can we please talk?" He says. "Nope sorry I have a very important meeting to attend to because unlike you, I don't spend my time disappointing people. I actually know my priorities and clearly, little miss 'I think I'm better than everyone ex pussycat' is your number on so enjoy each other's company." Was all I could say before walking away. "Betty I've gotta go but I'll text you later girly and let me know how the mission goes." I give her a big kiss on the cheek before walking the music room where I know a certain someone is looking for a replacement. "Josie, you are looking for a replacement and I had a lovely idea. How would you like me as your new pussycat?" Josie looks intrigued. "I actually don't hate the idea besides, our voices would harmonize well together. Well I definitely know you are one powerful woman so I would be honored" She says giving me pussycat ears. The three of us were walking down the hallway like we were in Rihanna's Fenty show and felt sexy as hell. It was icing on top to see Archie's face drop and Val giving me evil eyes that she knows can't touch this!