Complications

Party at Thornhill (part-1)

Archie's pov
       It's been two days since betty and I had a fight. Or her fight. She isn't talking to me ever since. I tried to talk to her but she ignores me. I text her, no reply. Whenever we were packed in a room with friends she avoids my eyes even though I keep on staring at her. I don't understand why she's so angry at me, yea I mean I did shout at her a little but that doesn't mean she have to be so furious about it. She glares at me whenever I tried to sit next. She stands up and leaves. I feel like there's some other reason behind this. She's nice to everyone. She's good at studies and wonderful at cheerleading. She's doing great with everything and I'm here feeling awful.
                 I explained everything what happened in the music room to ronnie and jug. Ronnie said she would have a little chat with ginger but I stopped her telling her to forget it. She agreed. They understood me. They always do. It's just Betty. She doesn't even bother to listen. I don't know why I care so much about it. We never used to talk much. Damn we are not even good friends. She always tried to be distant. She feels important to me like I want her by my side. Thinking about her really made me feel miserable. I've been so bad at practice. I frequently got hurt 'cause I wasn't paying attention. I covered my scars so no one could find out. Yesterday, Coach Clayton called me and asked me what's wrong. I shrugged off. He got angry. He officially sacked me as a captain. He said I have to work harder, pay attention and regain my position or in mean time he could make someone else as Bulldogs Captain. I couldn't protest so I nodded.
                       Being a weekend today is relief from school, from football, from Betty. But again I have to see her tonight at Cheryl's party. I looked out of my window and saw Betty's window is open. I sat by my window with my phone so that even I sneak she wouldn't notice. I saw jug sitting near to her window with a laptop resting on his lap. My heart dropped for a moment there. And i can see betty walking to him smiling brightly. I ignored the leap formed in my stomach of her smile. Lately, jug and betty became soo close. They spent almost all the time together. I was really shocked by their newly grown friendship.  Yesterday at lunch, betty called jughead with this strange Nick name 'juggie' and jug calling her 'betts' made my day much worse. I lost her..to my best friend. Truth is I never had her. I looked up at them controlling my anger and gritting my teeth. They didn't notice they were so busy smiling at each other. I admit my jealousy, which brought me to the blue and gold and talk to jug about his new friendship with betty. It went like this--
              I walked into the blue and gold which I rarely come. Jug is at his table and betty is nowhere to be seen. I sighed with relief. "Hey, jug" I said. "Hey arch, what's brings you here?" He asked getting up from his table. "Oh, nothing we haven't talked much since school started." I said not wanting to say that the only reason I came here is to talk about betty. He nodded. "Are you coming to Cheryl's party tomorrow?" I asked. "Don't know arch. You know I'm not aware of parties" He said. "I know but come on its our first sophomore year party. You should come. Ronnie's not gonna accept if you say no" I raised my eyebrows. " Fine. I'll think about it." He said. I nodded. "So, where's betty?" I asked finally coming to the topic. "Betty?" He asked. "Yea.. Or betts.. Oh that's what you call her, right?" I slipped my tongue. He looked at me with worry and astonishment. "Arch, are you okay?" He asked stepping towards me. I didn't answer. I looked down. 'Am I okay?' Is a question I couldn't answer to myself or to anyone cause I have no idea if I am. Jug's staring at me. I said the first thing that's running in head. "Do you like betty?" I muttered. Once that words left my mouth I came back to senses and my eyes shot up at him. I hope he didn't heard. But the look on his face makes it clear that he did heard. "What!? Archie what's wrong with you? No, I don't have that kind of feelings for her. Arch, I'll stop talking to her if you feel bad about it" He said putting his hand on my shoulder. My eyes widened and I jumped from the seat. "No, no jug. Why would you think I want that? I'm just asking. I won't feel bad even if you both go out" I said and stormed off the room.
             Jug texted me after that but I said I was okay and not to worry. I felt relieved knowing jug doesn't have feelings for betty. But asking him that if he likes her is a bad idea.. Very bad indeed. I think that rose a suspicion. I look back at the window only to see betty is much closer to jug bending down and watching jugs laptop. They are CLOSE! Didn't both of them realise they are close enough to kiss!? Argh! That's it. I closed the shutters. I don't wanna feel anymore pain. *ding* I check out my phone to see a message from Ronnie.
Ronnie - Hey Archiekins, pick you at 7? ☺
Me - okay Ronnie 👍

Betty's pov
        Juggie just left. It feels nice to stay with him. Mom also didn't mind juggie being here. I reached out for my phone and saw a notification from V.
V - hey B, I'll pick you up for Cheryl's party at 7 and don't wear those old grandma cardigans wear something party type that would attract boys😉
Me - okay V and yes I'll try to wear something party type but definitely not for boys! 😜
      I put my phone back. I go to close the window and looked at Archie's but his shutters are closed. I sighed. Ignoring him is a very hard pact to me when he's trying everything to talk to me. I cried the day we had fight. I kept saying to myself that 'I hate him' in my head which I know is a big lie. I groaned and headed to my wardrobe. Hiding from archie today will be a big task.
               It's 7 and I'm waiting on my porch for V. I texted her she said she'll be there in 5min. I put my phone back in my purse. Then I heard sound of a door shut. I looked up, my eyes met with Archie's.
We stayed staring at each other without making a move. It felt like eternity. He is about to walk towards me when we heard a car horn. I sighed with relief. I don't think I could deal with him right now. Ronnie and I sat back and archie sat next to Smithers. We reached the Thornhill. Oh my god! It's huge. We get in, the place is crowded. I never showed any interest in parties. But here I am at this party with almost all the people from the school. "Archie!!" Shouted cheryl running towards him. "Hey" He said uninterested. "Come on!" She grabbed archie by his elbows and dragged him towards some group of girls. V looked at the ground with disappointment. I intertwined my arms with her and lead her towards the drinks. "Hey kev" I said. "Hey betty, Ronnie" He said turning to V. But she wasn't paying attention, she's buzy  glaring at girls surrounded by archie. Kev and I shared a look. "Here!" Said kev handing us a glass. "V, take it" I shook her. "Uh.. No. I don't want this. I want alcohol" She said and walked away. I was about to follow her but Kev grabbed my hand. "Let her go.. She needs space" Said Kev. I step back.
                After a while, Kev excused himself and left. "Hey betts" I turned around and saw juggie. "Hii.. So you finally made it Mr. Party hater" I teased. He smiled nervously. We talked for some time. Then he left to grab some punch. He didn't come back for a while. So I was left alone. I looked around and caught archie walking to me. Suddenly my heart started beating faster. I have to escape from this awkward moment. I kept my glass aside and sneaking away just when a hand grabbed mine. God! He should stop doing that. For the second time tonight, our eyes locked. I realised I could get lost in them. I shook my head and cleared my throat. "Ahem..What Archie?" I asked finally. "Betty.. " He hesitate. Goosebumps erupted up my spine when he said my name. "Archie!! Oh new girl. Come on, we're up for a game!" Shouted Cheryl. Archie let go of my hand. I felt relief and sad at the same time from this interruption. We walked after Cheryl.

So sorry I'm writing late
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