※Singing at the Speakeasy※

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BETTY'S POV

"Please B," Veronica begged.

"No V," I said, "I'm not going to sing at the speakeasy.

"Puh-lease B, I need some help as Josie is sick and I need to manage the speakeasy and it will be difficult to sing at the same time," she pleaded with me.

By this time, we were both in the student lounge where Jug, Archie and Kevin were waiting for us.

"It's the only thing I'm asking for B pleaseeeeee," she tried again.

"What's going on?" Jug asks us as he pecks my lips.

"Please convince B to perform for one night at the speakeasy," Veronica whined.

I looked at my raven-haired bestie with a look of annoyance. Jug chuckled at this and I glared at him. He threw his hands in defeat and kissed the crown of my head. 

"Baby B you should totally do it," Kevin assures.

"No way in hell," I replied stubbornly.

Truth be told, I was nervous. I didn't like to sing in front of people because I'm terrified that they'll judge me and I can't handle that. My parents had raised me like this and although I know I shouldn't, I crave affection from people. I crave their approval. That's how I was raised. Hugs and kisses had to be earned. Presents were rewarded for good behaviour and perfection. A word I hate.

"You have a great voice Betts," Jug convinces me and I sigh.

"Fine, I'll do it just this once," I agree reluctantly.

"Thanks B," Veronica squealed, " you're going to be amazing."

TIME SKIP

Later that evening I began to get ready for my performance. To say I was nervous was an understatement. 

I finished with this:

I got into the car and made my way to the speakeasy

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I got into the car and made my way to the speakeasy. I went earlier so I could talk to Veronica. Finally, it was time for my performance and I felt like I was going to explode because of my nervousness and anxiety.

Veronica welcomed me on stage and I stood ready. I saw Jug in the crowd, I was surprised that he came but happy all the same because he always knew how to calm me down.

He was wearing this tux which surprised because of his aversion to formal attire but Vee must have convinced him somehow.:

He smiled at me which helped calm my nerves

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He smiled at me which helped calm my nerves. I thought of my happy place and the good times I've had, I looked at him once more and closed my eyes as the music began. I let the music flow through me.

(START THE SONG)

This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart
I heard you on the phone last night
We live and die by pretty lies
You know it, oh, we both know it
These silver bullet cigarettes
This burning house, there's nothing left
It's smoking, we both know it
We got all night to fall in love
But just like that we fall apart
We're broken, we're broken
Mm, nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us nowWell, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (Crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (Spin round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart
We'll leave each other cold as ice
And high and dry, the desert wind
Is blowin', is blowin'
Remember what you said to me?
We were drunk in love in Tennessee
And I hold it, we both know it
Mm, nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Well, there's broken silence 
By thunder crashing in the dark (Crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (Spin round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart
And nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Nothing, nothing, nothing gon' save us now
Well, there's broken silence
By thunder crashing in the dark (Crash in the dark)
And this broken record
Spin endless circles in the bar (Spin round in the bar)
This world can hurt you
It cuts you deep and leaves a scar
Things fall apart, but nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart
Nothing breaks like a heart


I ended the song and suddenly I was boomed with applause and a standing ovation. I was relieved, but also struck with a feeling of euphoria. I jumped off the stage and made my way to towards V, Archie, Kev and Jug who congratulated me on my wonderful performance. Jug kissed me passionately and simply said that he knew I could do it.

"You sing in your sleep sometimes," he admitted and I blushed furiously, "your voice is angelic."

Everyone awed at our cuteness while Kev was freaking out saying that 'Bughead is ENDGAME'.

I had the best of friends.


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