#i just love a good sleepover what can i say!!! wearing pyjamas with your besties and watching films and staying up late

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NEW CLIP: “Make It Through”

https://archiveofourown.org/works/32041894/chapters/79685305

[wannawrite]

Can’t Tell If It’s An Imitation

who?:Wanna One’s Lai Guanlin

genre: 🌸

type: bullet point

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with pressure from your family, friends and the public, you sign a contract to have a fake boyfriend 

i didn’t think I’d enjoy writing this AU so much tysm anon!! omg this got so out of hand i’m sorry!!

- Admin L

you aren’t one for fakes

growing up in a rather well-to-do family with both parents always hard at work and an older brother to take care of you in your penthouse, real luxury goods were all you knew 

since your parents are such significant people in the business realm, your family is bound to have powerful allies 

in fact, your best friend is the eldest daughter of the Lai family 

 if you want to know how important the Lai family is….if you don’t know them, you probably can’t get a job in the field 

it’s always your family and the Lais' 

every time you step out to go shopping with your best friend, there’s at least a couple of paparazzi following you 

it kind of only worsened when your brother went and became an idol, debuting under the globally popular WannaWrite Entertainment 

or when you signed to be a model with them too 

but that is a story for another time 

your whole life, you’re swarmed with attention 

from your brother

your nannies

 ‘friends’ in school 

and the media 

it’s irritating, to say the least 

one day, your parents come home and announce that they’ll be meeting up with the Lai family for dinner the next day

it excited you because, at dinners like this, you usually need to dress up but you don’t exactly have to act princess-like in front of people you call your second, unrelated family 

 it’s always banter and one of the more pleasant events you enjoy 

also because you kind of want to see Lai Guanlin, the only son, all suited up 

and probably wearing his huge circular glasses 

you’ve grown up with Guanlin, you two have known each other for your entire lives yet, you aren’t the closest 

most of the time, he is deep in conversation with your brother

you feel bad if you interrupt 

it’s always a rare and blessed moment when Guanlin talks to you 

currently, he’s in Taiwan and you suppose that’s the reason you’re going out for dinner 

Guanlin was in Korea for a few years to train as an idol 

he still goes back and forth periodically 

which is why you haven’t seen him in a while 

great, now the royal family will have two idol members in their midst 

excited chatter fills the limousine as your family makes your way to the restaurant that probably cost your entire life savings to furnish and run 

you’re a regular at that place and the staff don’t even need to be told to usher your family into a private room 

the other family hasn’t arrived and you take that time to talk to your parents and brother 

ah yes family bonding time :“)  

you and your mum exchange a normal conversation before she asks “do you have a boyfriend?” 

‘Nope. why?

‘hmm, just checking…..what about Lai Guanlin?’

‘…mother, why?’

she smirks and sighs, ‘why not? he is a fine and good looking young man. i would definitely support your relationship.’

‘Besides, half the boys in your grade aren’t even good looking?’

your jaw drops and giggles fall from your lips 

Mum shrug, “just keep an open mind. he’s always an option” 

then, there are two polite knocks on the door and Mrs Lai steps in, greeting you with a smile 

thank God, she’s busy with other things now so she won’t pose any other strange questions

your mother runs over to envelope her in a tight hug

they kind of knew each other back in college and finally reunited again 

“my son has returned from his journey to Korea!” 

at the mention of Guanlin, you can feel the heat rising to your face and your heart starts beating madly 

especially after what your mother has said 

me and Guanlin

Miss Lai brings you in for a loving hug

despite the age gap, you two never felt awkward. 

Guanlin strolled in a few seconds later, warmly welcomed by your brother and family 

you gulp and is unable to even look at him 

of course, his father follows suit and once again, the power families are together

dinner continues as per normal

questions, small talk, savouring the good food 

after some time, your best friend points out that your parents have been conversing with her own for quite awhile now 

lowkey you’re worried because of the serious looks etched on their faces 

is it about me…..

suddenly, Mrs Lai clears her throat and turns to you, silencing all previous conversation 

“Y/N darling,” she says “have you…started seeing anyone?”

you were just counting the number of minutes it took for someone to pop the question

so far, the record was 86 minutes and 17 seconds 

the last time, it was your cousin who asked you about your tragically non-existent love life 

you dabbed your napkin onto the sides of your mouth and smiled before replying, "no, I’m not dating anyone at the moment” 

a knowing smile dawns on her lips while your mouth falls open at her next sentence 

“what about my son?” 

ASDFGHJKL WHAT’S IT WITH THE PARENTS TRYING TO GET US TOGETHER 

Guanlin’s chopsticks are set down on his chopstick rest and he wants the floor to swallow him up 

his parents were talking about that matter earlier that day

‘ma, please don’t be like this,’ he reasons and shoots you an apologetic smile 

the blush on your cheeks is your response

“I’m just putting you out there since you aren’t doing it yourself Lin, I’m not getting any younger…” she shoots back

friendly reminder that Guanlin is still a minor and sexualising him is disgusting  

“you two would be perfect for each other,” Mr Lai adds. “its good for your wellbeing, it’s only a bonus its good for the press” 

your brother - seated next to you - can’t hold in his snickers and tries to cover up with a cough 

his acting is pretty awful but no one pays him any mind 

you open your mouth to reply but your father holds up a hand 

“give it a thought sweetie, taking chances never hurt” 

then all reverts back to normal but your life doesn’t 

the next week or so, your parents keep bringing it up over meals or just giving you that look 

 it’s driving you mildly mad though the thought of having Guanlin as your boyfriend does sound very appealing 

but if he isn’t comfortable with it, you won’t have even if you’re forced t

there’s enough stress and pressure from the media about your life and you really don’t need your parents to worry about it either 

after one supper of constant discussion about that matter, you give up, flop on your bed and call your best friend 

she answers right away, already suspecting what the call is about 

“h-”

“hANG ON I NEED TO SCREAM” 

your rant is a mixture of emotions that have been pent up and unable to be released. you spend the next hour filling her in on all the details. how your parents have been leaving more hints and encouragement to date, someone

*cough* Lai Guanlin *cough* 

she reveals that things in the Lai mansion have been about the same as yours. it is kind of pissing everyone off but no one has the heart to crush their parent's hearts like that 

“it’s better than last time when my dad tried to arrange my marriage with some dude. it got called off, in the end, thank God.” 

you’re about to YELL when she stops you, “Lin and I have been talking and…I think we have a solution to at least get the family off your backs. Come over.” 

well, you clad in your comfy pyjamas and it’s 9pm, you want to sleep but this is a life or death matter so you find yourself pulling on another outfit and dashing out the door 

“bye mum, I’m going to the Lai’s house!” 

“okay! sure sweetie!” she replies “don’t even think about coming home for the night” she nearly adds 

NO 

your chauffeur is wondering why you’re hurrying there so late but she doesn’t mention anything as the car arrives outside the mansion 

the Lai siblings are already running out to receive you 

“shall I wait for you?”

you stare at the mansion’s daunting double doors and then back at your chauffeur, “it’s fine, you can head back. thanks, see you!”

‘my parents are probably in the sitting hall so….be prepared,’ Guanlin whispers as he ushers you inside, his sister checking the foyer 

you hastily greet them before the siblings make a noise about your purpose of visitation and bundle you upstairs to Guanlin’s bedroom 

the interior hasn’t changed much since you were last in his room, just a bit more messy and maybe a couple more of gleaming basketball trophies displayed 

his sister snatches a manila envelope of documents off his desk and hands it to you

you peel it open to reveal a fifteen-page contract 

Guanlin and Y/N’s fake relationship™ to be specific 

“i hope you’re prepared to be up all night establishing contracts and signing them. this is just a rough draft.” 

Guanlin scans the pages over and immediately makes a couple of changes

“consensual skinship and other intimate actions such as hugging and kissing” is added 

“to make it more realistic…you know” he mumbles in embarrassment 

but you kind of feel the same way so you add “cuddling” in there too

it’s nearly 12am by the time the contract is finalised and printed 

there’s no way you can call your chauffeur now so you decide to sleepover 

besides, it has been awhile since you and your bestie had a sleepover 

you get confused when she shoos you off to Guanlin’s room but hands you an oversized shirt and a pair of running shorts

you change in her room then venture to Lin’s 

“goodnight!” 

Lin isn’t in his room but you find him in the gaming/lounge room where there’s a mini bar, many game consoles, a television, a sofa with a chaise lounge and even a pool table 

He is playing a game on one of the consoles, Overwatch, you think it is

wordlessly, you sit next to him and scroll through your IG feed, unsure of what to do since you literally got thrown out of your sleeping place 

thanks a billion bestie

“so we’re a couple now,” Guanlin breaks the silence. “we should act like one.” 

he leans closer such that his mouth is close enough to brush your cheek and murmurs, “We need to act like one. Let’s make it believable. They’re watching us through the security cameras” 

you chuckle, “oh god. I know all about security camera footage.” you reminisce you rebellious teenage days when your parents installed a camera outside your room door to track what time lights went off 

like a professional, you tuck your legs under you and lean your head on Guanlin’s shoulder, taking note of how his breathing abruptly stopped when you wound your arm through his

you would have opted for holding his hand but he’s holding onto the gaming controller 

it’s so comfortable you can almost fall asleep in that position 

“…by the way, you look really good in my shirt…” 

a hot blush creeps its way to your face and you stammer back an incoherent reply. “O-oh, s-sorry. Your sister gave it to m-me. B-but t-thanks.” 

thANK YOU BEST FRIEND 

you should have known he was a Thrasher kind of guy 

get you a man who lets you sleep in his Thrasher shirts

“hmm, let’s get to know each other. I think the last proper talk we had was in 8th grade and clearly, things have changed.” 

Guanlin snorts. “Yeah, who would’ve thought we’d date.” 

you have to constantly remind yourself it’s a fake relationship. It doesn’t feel like one and you don’t want it to be one 

the convo lasts till 2am and Guanlin decides that you need to sleep. pretty much forces you to take his bed while he sleeps in the gaming room’s chaise lounge 

but the bed is foreign to you and you have a hard time falling asleep so you wander back and join him on the other side of the couch

at least, you have that assurance that your ‘boyfriend’ is beside you 

no one questions your new attire or manila envelope when you arrive back home after a long night

Guanlin insisted on walking you up to your penthouse, he pecked you on the cheek before bidding you goodbye 

on Monday, you’re really confused when you emerge from your room, clad in your school uniform and find Guanlin sitting at your dining table, talking to your parents 

when he sees you, he beams, like an actual gummy smile you can’t fake

“good morning bao bei. did you sleep well?” 

chemically combusts @ bao bei [宝贝, baby in chinese] 

you rush to pull him into a warm embrace 

“why are you here? what is happening?” 

‘i’m sending you to school today” 

throughout the ride, there’s small talk and it makes you feel very…refreshed and excited 

there’s so much adrenaline pumping in you, at the end of the ride, you lean over and press your lips to his 

“bye! thank you! see you later babe.” 

djskdhkss wow yes totally a fake relationship 

also your first kiss wAS WITH YOUR CRUSH KIND OF BOYFRIEND 

Guanlin so shocked he can’t remember how to drive and nearly reverses into the driveway pillar 

after school, it’s like a scene from a Kdrama 

“hey, whose man is that?”

Guanlin is casually leaning on the bonnet of his expensive, shiny car with his sunglasses up and is fully suited up - minus his jacket hanging in the backseat. 

yOU WANT TO DIE 

RUN ME OVER

but at the same time, you kind of want to show the world your 'boyfriend’ 

Lin Lin isn’t the kind of guy who shies away from you, though he does feel his insides churning with the entire school watching him 

you feel your backpack being lifted off your shoulders just as you were about to hug your friends goodbye 

‘babe!”

gasps and whispers break out from the other students, your friends can die of laughter 

Guanlin waits for you to catch up, slipping an arm around your shoulder while the other carries your school bag 

“how was school today? did you miss me?”

“you’re doing this because of the contract aren’t you?” 

a look of confusion crosses his face but he tries to conceal it with a nod. “You know I’m not one to break contracts” 

but you’re one to break my heart….

the relationship comes to the light on Friday 

the family is freaking out and congratulating you like it’s your wedding day 

you even set reminders on your phone saying 

'your boyfriend isn’t really yours’ 

it kind of hurts but it also reminds you not to immerse yourself too deeply into this situation

you find that your phone is always chiming with notifications from Guanlin, much more than usual 

he wants to know if you’re eating, sleeping and staying hydrated 

you feel touched until you realise it’s on page five of the contract 

on Saturday, an event is arranged for the two of you to go public

you’re going out shopping in the hottest part of town where you KNOW cameras will be 

they don’t fail to meet your expectations 

other than the annoying flashes, you’re genuinely having a good time with the 'boyfriend’ 

he buys you an ice cream and holds all of the shopping bags 

nothing seems forced or fake, it’s like a real relationship 

BREAKING: Power families have joined forces through blood, Y/N and Lai Guanlin confirmed to be dating 

[ JUST IN ] Lai Guanlin and Y/N spotted enjoying a shopping date downtown. New celebrity couple on the rise?

[ NEWS ] Your new OTP! Y/N recently went public with boyfriend, Lai Guanlin and they are the cutest couple we have ever seen!

 it’s the only news the tabloids will report about 

 it is brilliant news though, even the reaction’s are positive, the world loves you guys so much 

all is well for months 

you really warm up to having Guanlin as a boyfriend 

dates with him are never boring, it’s always something new and enjoyable 

once it was ice skating

you found out that while Lin was athletic beyond words, he wasn’t the best at skating but the two of you still had a blast 

the number of memes you got from him falling was amazing 

another time, you took him to see a ballet, Romeo and Juliet to be more specific 

it was nice to see him all suited up, just for you 

ballets could be boring when you went by yourself 

so you were glad Guanlin was there to accompany you 

he kept his hand in yours throughout the entire 3 hours

during the intermission, he purchased a $4 bottle of mountain springs mineral water for you

how sweet 

you got mad because that water is SO overpriced and he shouldn’t be making reckless financial decisions just because he’s rich

Lin just ruffles your hair, other arm slipped around your waist 

“babe, you worry too much about me,” 

“weLL AS YOUR GIRLFRIEND I SHOULD BE” a hand flies over your mouth after you realise what you blurted out

his eyes widen significantly yet he doesn’t correct you about the 'fake’ part, instead, he holds you close to his side and waltzes back into the amphitheatre 

other days, it’s either you’re at his mansion or he’s at your penthouse 

just fooling around 

in a cute way, like hide and seek around the house

which leads to nearly knocking over a ton of expensive house decor 

wh00ps 

baking goods following Buzzfeed recipes

“wait, this actually tastes edible…?” Lin says tentatively

you laugh, “maybe it’s because you made it.” 

‘it’s the best” 

then again, you’re a biased adjudicator 

Lin is that kind of chef who tries to play a prank and make things taste terrible but unknowingly, he adds ingredients that make the cookies taste much better 

then you guys cuddle on the couch snacking on cookies and watching Netflix shows 

and you’re entering Autumn as a 'couple’ 

you can’t wait to do seasonal activities with him, you even made a list 

suddenly, Guanlin suddenly asks, “….when do you want to terminate the contract?” 

 then, your heart shatters into pieces 

you stopped the reminders on your phone and making mental notes that it was a faux relationship 

you stopped wanting it to end 

and that was your biggest mistake 

you might as well just scrap all the dates you planned out since this is ending

instead of crying, you crack a smile and tell him you’ll bring your manila envelope over to his place the next day to review the contracts 

“get home safe,” he wishes and leans in for a kiss which you dodge but hug him 

hurt and puzzlement flashes in his eyes but you know he’ll understand 

the tears finally fall in the car, way past his front door, and your chauffeur pulls over to pass you tissues 

everything was just too good to be true 

no one could tell it was fake 

in your penthouse, you ignore the files and ponder about burning them in your fireplace 

nothing was real 

you just tricked yourself into believing so 

perhaps he found someone else, someone else he could be with happily, with no extra baggage tagging along 

he deserved that freedom and a joyous, legitimate relationship 

it hurt, it truly did 

it was like everything you did or said in the last half a year meant nothing 

tears cloud your vision, you throw yourself onto your bed and sob 

regardless of your puffy face or tired eyes, you’re at the Lai mansion the following day with your document 

the silencing is deafening as you two are going through the contract and a new set of documents is printed 

you decide not to involve your best friend this time 

you can’t bring yourself to tell her anyway 

she had high hopes for the two of you, despite knowing that this day would probably come sooner than she expected 

the sniffles won’t stop and the tears are filling up your eyes, with every flick of your paper, one threatens to fall

the silence can strangle you, you aren’t used to quietness with Guanlin at all - there was always something to talk about

“…is this your first breakup?” he questions

you shoot him a weak smile and nod, scribbling your signature on the second last page of the document 

every time the tip of the pen touches the paper, you feel it pierce into your heart

why do you want it to end?” you whisper, voice barely above a mutter 

Guanlin sighs and looks down at his hands, he hangs his head in shame 

“you know it has to, we can’t go on like this forever” 

what he says is true, you find yourself agreeing to it 

“but-but I don’t want it to,” you retort softly despite it all 

he spreads his arms open, inviting you for a hug which you instinctively respond to. crawling across his bed to settle in his comforting embrace 

“i-i know this is tough but believe me, it’s for the better” 

you can’t tell what’s 'good’ for you anymore 

maybe you shouldn’t have agreed to this in the first place 

first heartbreaks are unforgettable 

your life is just too centred around contracts, paperwork, it’s all you have ever known since the start 

Guanlin rocks you in his arms for probably the last time ever and tears drip down your face 

“ahh, don’t cry! i’m sorry, but i have my reasons,” he coos as he swipes the tears away with the soft sleeve of his sweater you lost count of how many times you have fallen asleep in 

“i can tell you one of them” 

you don’t know if you can take it 

a billion thoughts swarm your head 

“i hope you’ll still take me back” 

nothing registers anymore 

you realise you really liked Guanlin 

and now, it’s coming to an end 

“y/n” his hand encloses yours, the one that holds the pen 

the pen that paused on the last sheet of the new contract 

Guanlin grins at you, cupping your face in his hands 

you force the tears to stop 

“I just want us to be real, no contract, no paperwork, just us” 

the dilemma between killing him and kissing him is extreme 

“ Lai Guanlin! How dare you! I wasted all this pen ink on you!” 

“…you’re worried about pen ink?”

you fold your arms and huff in frustration, the tears melting away like ice and anger frosting over

but he shoots you a gummy smile and apologetic puppy eyes and once again, your heart has warmed 

Guanlin pulls out a Tiffany & Co. box from his desk drawer, offering it to you 

inside, captured between plush velvet cushions is a gleaming gemstone ring 

gasps and splutters of words leave your mouth 

“ADOSISODJSJSNDJSPSDJ WHAT” 

“it’s a promise ring. I promise we won’t have to 'act’ like a couple but we can be a couple” 

you want to yell 

he kinda just does that husband thing and slips it on your ring finger

you still can’t believe your eyes, your jaw has numbed off from being open for too long

“is-is this real?” you squeak, marvelling at the promise ring 

Guanlin winks, “you know I’m never one for fakes”

you groan, poking his cheek. “I told you to stop making reckless financial decisions!”

he just shakes his head as he chuckles 

“babe, when it comes to you, you’re worth everything. trust me, this isn’t an imitation. I hope you love it,”

you lean closer and capture his lips with your own, kissing him with that passion and adoration that can’t be faked 

[tailsbeth-writes]

The Serpent Or Me - Part 3 (Bughead/Serpent!Jughead x Serpent!Reader)

Jughead has never cared about fitting in, as long as he has Betty and the gang he knows he has his place in Riverdale. However, Southside High has brought him an odd comfort and new friends very easily. The serpents have taken him under their wing, one in particular y/n has started to show him how things work in the gang. Jughead starts to grow a fondness for y/n that feels uneasy, he’s stuck between two worlds. Where or who should he choose?

Part 1    Part 2

Characters/Pairings: Betty, Veronica, Kevin, (Mentioned) Bughead, Serpent!Reader.

Warnings: None.

Word Count: 1672.

Notes: Apologies this took so long! I’ve scheduled a day next week to write, going to get working on future instalments of this. I’m still sticking with the 3 POVs (Jughead, Reader and Betty) but I want to bring in the other characters’ storylines to create a fuller story. The plan is to release a new part every Friday. Fingers crossed all goes to plan.

Masterlist.     Read on Ao3

Betty’s POV

Sometimes you just need your best friend and a strawberry milkshake. Ronnie and I had arranged to meet up at Pop’s for a mid-week girls night. I needed to rant and I think Veronica needed to as well.

I sat in my usual booth waiting for Veronica, Pop brought over our milkshakes, we didn’t even need to tell him what flavour anymore. I looked around the diner and you could tell Riverdale was unsettled. First Jason Blossom’s murder and then Archie’s dad being shot in this very space, everyone felt tense. So much for the Town with pep.

The door chimed, Veronica finally arrived, only ten minutes late. She slid in the booth opposite me, her shoulders were slightly slumped.

‘I really needed this.’ Veronica started sipping on her chocolate milkshake.

‘You okay V?’ I asked, knowing the answer already.

‘Oh you know, usual Archie stuff. I’m not sure what else I can really do.’ Her eye contact was hesitant, she twirled her straw round the glass.

‘Has he opened up anymore? I’m really worried about him. In all the time I’ve known Archie, I’ve never seen him like this.’

‘He’s pretty much shut down all his emotions. I’m really worried too B, I think he might be planning revenge. When he does dare say a word to me, it’s only ever about the police investigation. Do you know if he said anything to Jughead?’ Ronnie looked at me with hopeful eyes, but sadly all I could do was disappoint her.

‘He text me after he visited him last weekend, I’m afraid he got the same. Jughead’s just as worried as but I think he’s got a lot on his plate right now.’ My mouth twisted as I finished the sentence. I could feel my hands clenching. Ronnie put a manicured hand on mine.

‘B, what is it?’ She raised her eyebrows at me, concerned.

‘It’s just-’ I bit my lip. Saying it out made it real.

‘Jughead is officially a serpent. He did his first job. I tried to talk him out of it but he was so set on it. I’m still getting used to him being at Southside High and now this.’ I could feel tears running down my face. All my emotions had been bottled up since I saw Jughead on Friday.

‘Betty, I had no idea you were feeling this way. I’m so sorry.’ She squeezed my hand, her eyes softening in my direction. She passed me over a napkin. I dabbed at my wet cheeks, but now I’d started I’d need a lot more napkins.

‘What’s made it worse is he’s buddied up with this girl, y/n, she’s another serpent. When he first mentioned her, I didn’t think much of it but they seem to be together a lot, just like we-’ I couldn’t say it out loud. Veronica gave me a nod, knowing how painful this realisation was. I missed Jughead so much, the more time he spent at Southside High, the more I feared for our relationship.

‘Have you met this girl? Or even seen her? Betty, nobody could compete with you. Jughead loves you, I know it’s hard but if anyone can get through this, it’s you and Jughead.’ Ronnie knew exactly what I needed to hear. There was a reason she was my best friend.

‘Thanks Ronnie.’ I gave her a little smile back. I felt bad I hadn’t been better at comforting her.

‘You know things are going to work out with Archie? You’re Veronica Lodge, you can conquer anything that comes your way.’ I tried my best to lift my friend up, she needed it. Veronica gave a chuckle back. Her phone started to buzz.

Mom: You coming home soon? I need to talk to you xx

‘Well I can conquer almost anything, just not curfew unfortunately.’ I gave her a fake puppy dog face. She laughed at me, the sound was comforting and familiar. Ronnie took out her purse but I quickly stopped her.

‘This is my treat.’ A grin grew across her face. We stood up from the booth and I put my arms around her. She gave me a light squeeze before letting go.

‘Thanks Betty. I needed this little escape. We need to do it more often, deal?’ There was a little desperation in her voice, unlike her usual confident tone.

‘Definitely. I needed this too.’ Veronica’s phone buzzed in her hand again, she glanced down at it quickly.

‘I better go, Mom’s being super cryptic with her texts. Better go find out what she wants. See you tomorrow Betty.’ She quickly turned on her heels and was out the door. I slid back into the booth and took out my own phone.

Me: Hey, just thinking about you… xx

I sat patiently, waiting for a reply. I looked around the diner, it was pretty quiet. There was a family a few booths up from me, they were laughing in unison. I stared over to the back booth. It was where you used to find Jughead most nights, working away on his novel. I couldn’t even remember the last time we spoke about his novel. My phone vibrated, I looked at the screen. It was not who I expected.

Kevin: Hey my favourite blonde, what are you up to Friday night? It’s been forever since we had a sleepover, I miss my bestie :( x

I smiled down at my phone. Through all the craziness of the past year, I’d lost touch with Kevin.

Me: You bring the movies, I’ll provide the popcorn. I miss the old times, this is exactly what I need. :) x

Kevin: Me too, can’t wait! X

At least Kevin was reliable to text back quickly. I was really looking forward to Friday, Kevin was great at getting me out of my head and seeing the bigger picture. He had a little knowledge of what I was going through too, after his relationship with Joaquin. Plus he always picked the best movies. It was a welcome distraction.

I sipped the last of my milkshake and got ready to go, as I slipped my jacket on, I felt my phone vibrate again.

Jug <3: I’m always thinking about you, my Juliet x x x

My stomach filled with butterflies. We were going to be okay. Right?

‘The Breakfast Club or Pretty in Pink?’ Kevin asked, a DVD in each hand.

‘Pretty in Pink first, then Breakfast Club.’ I answered cheerfully, 80s movies were my favourite.

‘Good answer.’ Kevin put the DVD in my laptop and made himself at home amongst my pillows. I laid back, positioning the cushions to make myself comfortable. I took a deep breath, this felt right. My hair was down and my onesie was on. I turned to look up at Kevin, he was wearing his favourite plaid pyjamas. A sly smile lit up his face as he noticed me.

‘Betty, I know I’m gorgeous but the laptop is that direction.’ He pointed forward. I couldn’t help but laugh.

‘I’ve missed this so much.’

‘Me too. I’ve missed you Betty.’ He gave me a humble smile.

‘I’ve missed you too Kevin. I’m sorry I’ve not really been there for you. This year has been crazy.’

‘Can you remember when the biggest problem you had was how you were going to ask out Archie?’ I blushed, we both laughed at how ridiculous that seemed now. I let out a sigh.

‘Who would have thought it… you and Jughead.’

‘I know.’ I murmured.

‘How’s things with you two?’ Kevin asked innocently. I fumbled with my hands. If me and Kevin were going to get back to normal, I had to be completely honest with him. I sat up right and turned to him, his face looked curious.

‘Things are complicated. He’s officially a serpent.’

‘Woah, personally I didn’t think Jughead had it in him.’ I rolled my eyes at him.

‘Well he does unfortunately. I’ve only just started adjusting to him being in Southside and then this happens. Plus there’s this girl he’s become friends with, y/n. She’s getting to spend all this time with him, time that I should be spending with him.’ I pulled my knees up and hugged myself. I could feel a hand on my head, Kevin was lightly stroking my hair.

‘It’s going to be okay Betty. Things will fall into place. I’m the Sherriff’s son and I managed to date a serpent. If I can, then Betty Cooper certainly can. I honestly think Jughead’s just looking for a family right now and the Serpents are really tight. Just make sure he knows you’re there for him. That’s all that matters.’ He put his arms around me and pulled me into a hug.

‘As for this girl, you can’t expect Jughead to not make friends right? I know he’s got this whole emo loner vibe going but everyone needs friends to survive high school, especially somewhere like Southside. And hey, if you’re really curious, ask to meet her. It shows you’re taking an interest in his new life.’ As I soaked in Kevin’s words, I could feel my thoughts unknot. I gave his arm a little squeeze.

‘What would I do without you, wise one?’

‘I have no idea, I’m basically a life coach.’ I let out a little laugh.

‘Seriously, thank you Kevin.’ I sat up, he smiled sincerely at me. I grabbed the bowl of popcorn from the bedside table.

‘Now as much as I love chit-chatting, I’d like to check in with Molly Ringwald.’ He quipped.

‘Not a problem.’ I passed him the popcorn. I decided to take Kevin’s advice, I quickly grabbed my phone from my desk.

Me: Hey Juggie, miss you as always. Kev is here and we’re watching 80s movies, I’m sure you’d approve. So I was wondering if I could maybe meet some of your new friends, like y/n or whoever. I feel like a gf should surely know who her bf’s friends are, haha :) xxx

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