#what are the odds we'll have to fight honk in reality

[vaalthus]

And all it took was a giant hole leading to the planet’s mana core to finally find one of its kind outside of a dream and outside of time.

[bumblesimagines]

That Night

Part 2

Request: Yes or No

Archie stared at Betty, mind still blank as her words repeated in his head.

What?

When?

How?

You and Sweets were two very different people! You were a jock, you were popular, you were patient and kind. Sweets was a delinquent, he was disliked, and he had the worst temper Archie had ever seen. Archie voiced his thoughts.

"When?"

"They went on a double date with me and Jug towards the last week of summer.." Betty said, fiddling with the sleeves of her sweater.

"If I had known that you liked him, I would've done something but Archie... You aren't single. You have a loving girlfriend!" Betty reminded.

"But.. They're complete opposites.." He mumbled.

"Arch, Sweet Pea has had a crush on (Y/N) since the Serpents joined Riverdale." Betty told him, concern pooling in her soft baby blues.

Did he mean nothing to you?

Was he just a summer fling to you?

Archie shook his head, finally coming back to reality.

"That.. That can't be right, Betty. I mean, they aren't serious, are they?"

"Arch, you really don't wanna fight Sweet Pea." Betty placed a hand on his arm.

"Let's head back and you can sleep on it, okay? We'll talk in the morning." Betty said, heading back with Archie trailing behind. A million thoughts raced through his mind. All of them being about you. He entered his house without a word, going up to his room and falling onto his bed. He closed his eyes but he kept thinking about that night.

You smiled, one hand on the side of Archie's neck while the other held a beer bottle.

"You're a good guy, Archie. You're allowed to feel all these things." You assured, thumb rubbing comforting circles on his jaw. Archie let out a sigh. He really needed to let everything out.

"Thanks for listening.." He watched you nod. You drank the last of your beer, placing the bottle aside. Archie leaned into your touch, feeling a boost of confidence. He leaned forward, surprising you with a kiss that you didn't deny.

Archie didn't wanna believe his eyes. There you were. Sitting on Sweet Pea's bike. Sweet Pea's arms kept you caged against him but you didn't seem to mind, hand tangled in his hair. You laughed, ending the makeout session.

"Are you done sucking each other's faces off?" Reggie asked bitterly, annoyed that you, one of his best friends, had gotten with a Serpent. Archie felt sick to his stomach. All the daydreaming, little thoughts, memories came crashing down. But, he still had hope. There was a good chance that you and Sweet Pea wouldn't last. You still had your differences afterall. You were a Northsider and he a Southsider.

"Woah, that's new. I didn't know Sweet Pea and (Y/N) were a couple." Veronica said, leaning up to peck Archie's cheek.

"How'd you sleep?" She asked. Archie blinked, finally looking away from the two.

"I couldn't.. Had a lot of things on my mind." He replied, the exhausted look in his eyes being evidence enough. Veronica frowned, running a finger down his cheek.

"Like what?" Archie shook his head.

"Nothing important."

"If it's keeping you up, it has to be at least a little important." Veronica had a good point. Archie gave her a small smile, wrapping an arm around her shoulder.

"Don't worry about it." He said, walking towards the school with her.

"Hey, Arch!" Reggie greeted with a smile. You turned your head, looking at him which in turn made Sweet Pea grunt and drop his head onto your shoulder.

"Ronnie." Reggie nodded, voice softer. Veronica only offered a small smile. Archie didn't notice the odd exchange. You gave him a nod.

"You look like shit." You said. Archie's heart jumped from his stomach and back into his chest. You noticed. That was good.

"Yeah, I, uh.. I was up thinking."

"Oh?"

"Can we talk later? About that video game?" Archie asked. You nodded, glancing at Sweet Pea when he pulled you even closer. Archie stopped himself from rolling his eyes. Veronica spotted Betty and headed over, pulling Archie with her.

"Video game?" Reggie repeated, looking at you. Reggie wasn't that dumb. He knew you like the back of his hand. You weren't a big fan of video games and neither was Archie. You looked at Reggie, noticing his stare.

"I'm gonna head inside, Pea." You said. Sweet Pea pouted but the pout disappeared when you pecked his lips. He let you go, jumping into the conversation Fangs and Toni were having. You picked up your backpack, dusting the bottom off as you walked towards the school.

"Since when do you play video games?" Reggie asked.

"Okay, it's not about video games." You admitted, slinging a backpack strap over your shoulder. Chuck joined you guys and Reggie updated him on the situation. Chuck was far from dumb. He couldn't help but laugh.

"Wow, Veronica and Archie's relationship must be shit if they cheated on eachother with you guys." Chuck said, being mindful of the other students.

"Woah, what? You and Andrews?!" Reggie whisper-asked. You nodded.

"I always knew he was a little fruity." Chuck mumbled. You elbowed him in return, rolling your eyes.

"Have you spoken to Veronica?" You asked Reggie, watching his expression drop.

"No... I should've known she was just using me." He sighed. You rubbed his shoulder.

"Josie's still single." You said.

"It's not like that with me and her." Reggie replied, leaning against the lockers as you opened yours.

"Me and Josie are like brother and sister. I don't see her like that. Plus, Chuck has his eye on her." You looked at Chuck with a grin. He smiled in return.

"I'm gonna ask her on a date later." Chuck said. You laughed, shaking your head.

"Be careful with Josie, she'll claw your eyes out with grace." You warned playfully. Reggie and Chuck agreed before going separate ways as the bell rang. Your eyes drifted over to Archie as he entered the school with his friends.

You opened the beer bottle, tossing the cap into your bag to add to the collection. You heard the rumble of a car and turned your head, watching someone pull up and get out of their car. You recognized them as Archie Andrews. He was hesitant, probably not expecting anyone at this time to be at Sweetwater River. You patted the spot beside you, watching him let out a sigh of relief and walk over.

You cleared your throat, closing the locker and heading to class. Sweet Pea didn't know about the hookup and he didn't need to know about it.

Archie waited by the door of your last period cause of course he had memorized your schedule. You finished talking with the teacher and noticed him. You flashed the teacher a smile before walking over to him.

"Hey."

"Hey." You glanced at the other students.

"We should.. Probably talk in a more private area." You said. Archie nodded.

"Yeah, of course." He agreed, following you down the hall and to the courtyard. You sighed, facing him once you were far from other students.

"About that night.." Archie started, fiddling with his fingers. You nodded, urging him to continue.

"I think I fell for you." A beat of silence passed. All that could be heard were the distant chatting and honk of cars from the pick-up and drop-off area.

"What?" You asked, not sure if you had heard him correctly.

"Hear me out, please-"

"Archie, Archie, no..." You shook your head. It couldn't be true.

"You were in a momemt of weakness and you were influenced by alcohol. We both were." You said. Archie grabbed your arms, eyes pleading with you.

"No, you were the first person, other than Betty and my dad, to actually listen to my problems and not make it about you. You're the first guy I've ever slept with and the first guy I've ever felt this strongly about." Archie explained. You opened your mouth but a strong voice cut you off.

"Hey, Andrews, keep your paws off my boyfriend, will you?" Sweet Pea called, walking over. Archie dropped his hands, knowing he shouldn't risk a suspension for fighting on the first week back from break. Then again, it was the first week back from break and most teachers were too tired to give real assignments.

"We were just talking, Sweet Pea." Archie said, glancing at you as Sweet Pea wrapped an arm around your shoulder.

"You don't need to be touching to talk." He glared at Archie. The two still weren't exactly on good terms. You placed a hand on Sweet Pea's chest, looking at him.

"Don't start, Pea." You whispered softly. Sweet Pea stared at you, nodding and pressing a kiss to your forehead.

"Come on, I could really go for a burger." You said with a smile. Sweet Pea chuckled.

"You're worse than Jughead." You scoffed, shaking your head.

"Nobody can eat more than Jughead, trust me." You chuckled. You glanced at Archie one last time before walking away with Sweet Pea.

It wasn't over.

It wasn't.

Archie needed to know if he didn't have a chance. He needed to hear it from you, not from Betty or anyone else. Did you seem happy with Sweet Pea? He didn't know. You didn't seem super in love or attached like Sweet Pea seemed. He felt eyes on him and turned his head, spotting Betty. Archie jogged over to her.

"So? Did you talk? Figure everything out?"

"No, Sweet Pea interrupted us before we could." Archie replied. Betty sighed, rubbing the space between her brows.

"Arch, listen to me, before you deal with (Y/N), deal with Veronica. She deserves to know." Betty was right. She was always right. Archie sighed. Part of him wanted to be selfish and keep Veronica just in case you told him no. The other part wanted to spill everything and come clean.

"Yeah, okay." He nodded. Betty smiled, patting his arm. Archie needed to get you alone so you could talk. Betty nimbled on her bottom lip. She had two secrets from two friends who were together. She didn't know how much longer she could last.

Tags; @nialeesato