𝚂𝚎𝚛𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚂𝚔𝚒𝚗// 𝚂𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚝 𝙿𝚎𝚊

𝙶𝚎𝚝𝚊𝚠𝚊𝚢 𝙲𝚊𝚛

*Jughead's Narration*

It's the most basic, the most human emotion. As kids, we're afraid of everything. The dark... The boogeyman under the bed... And we pray for morning. For the monsters to go away. Though they never do. Not really. Just ask Jason Blossom.

Another fun fact about fear. Sometimes it grows up with you. Or it curls up inside of you and tightens around your guts. Each fall, Riverdale High hosts a Variety Show. But this event is no mere student frolic.

*Anna's Pov*

September 18, 2017

Dear Diary,

I don't know what I saw in the woods yesterday morning but I know it was Jason. It's hard for me not to think about it because I can't deny what I saw and what I heard.

Find me.

What the hell was he talking about finding him? Kevin and Moose found him washed up on the banks of Sweet Water River. They found him, so why did he say that or was I just overthinking things? Maybe I didn't see anything at all and I saw what my mind wanted me to see.

There was no doubt though about that night. I knew exactly what I saw but I didn't know who it was and I didn't want to know. Those words stuck with me though

Stop Searching!

Could it have been the same person who killed Jason and why did they take the time to go and find me while taking a weekend camping trip? Was it that important that I stop, was I getting closer to the truth than I thought I was? The only way I would find out is if I kept searching but it only made me wonder what would happen if I did.

I gathered my books, stuffing them in my bag before heading out to school. No one else was up and Nick had to be at school early for a captain's meeting so I had to walk to school today. I need the fresh air anyway it gave me time to process and think about everything that has happened in these last few weeks. I grab my keys and go out locking the door behind me. When I turn around I let out a little scream, when I see Archie standing there on the last step of my porch.

"When the hell did you get there, you scared me." I drop my hand from my chest and he gives me a half smile.

"Sorry Anna, I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's okay, what did you need?"

"I thought maybe we can walk to school together. It's been a while and I thought maybe we could talk."

"Yeah, that sounds good." I walk down the stairs and follow him to the sidewalk taking the same path to school we've taken since we were kids.

"I wanted to start off by saying that I'm sorry for what I did in the hallway last week. I know I should have talked to you about it sooner, but we both had so much going on."

"To be honest Archie, I wasn't expecting you to kiss me like you did, it caught me off guard and I just hope you know I wasn't trying to give you the wrong idea. And when you told me about Valerie, I didn't mean for it to come off as snobby and jealous. It wasn't my intention."

"I get it and again I'm really sorry about it. I hope that's not why you missed movie night." Shit, I forgot about our weekly movie nights.

"Oh my god no, no. I was on a camping trip with Nick and some friends. I wouldn't have intentionally missed movie night. I totally forgot to let you guys know."

"I feel much better about that now." He chuckles and we continue to walk, passing the cemetery.

"So how did the search for co-captain go, I heard you and Reggie were fighting for the spot." I play with the sleeves of my shirt, looking down at the cement.