It was the day before they were going to make the drive down to Springfield and Betty was in her apartment trying to pack, but it was hard to concentrate because she is so excited, and someone keeps texting her.
J: I’m so excited :)
B: Me too ;)
J: What are you up to?
B: I’m trying to pack, but someone keeps interrupting me ;)
J: I’ll come help you :)
Once again, before she knew it there was a knock at her door. The second she opened the door, she was grabbed by the waist, lifted and carried into her apartment.
“What are you doing Juggie!”
“Just carrying my favorite person to my favorite spot” he said
He put her down on the couch, grabbed the blanket from the back of the couch and wrapped her like a burrito before sitting down and wrapping his arms around her and burying his face in her neck.
“The couch is your favorite spot?” she said raising an eyebrow
“My favorite spot is anywhere you are”
“You're awfully cute and romantic for a brooding writer” she teased
“You bring out that side of me you know, it’s kind ruining my reputation Betts”
She giggled “So this is what you call helping me?” she asked raising her eyebrows again and smiling
“Yeah...this isn’t helping?” he asked
“Well it’s not helping me pack”
“Oh, ok let’s go pack then” he said getting up and reaching his hand out to her “What can I do?”
“You can pour us both a glass of lemonade, it’s in the fridge, and then come meet me in my room” she smiled and walked into her room.
A couple of hours later when she was done packing, they cuddled up on the couch and watched a movie.
“So we’re leaving at 11 tomorrow right?” he asked heading to the door to put his shoes on
“Yup, I can’t wait, don’t be late” she said winking
“I won’t, I promise” He said leaning down to kiss her.
“Has anyone ever told you you’re good at kissing?” she asked
“No one except you” he said blushing “See you at 11”
“See ya”
The next day at 11 Betty came down the stairs onto the bottom floor to meet Jughead and he was already there leaning against the wall.
“Hey, you ready to go?” he asked
“Yeah, I’m so excited. I didn’t know you had a car until now.”
“Yeah, I usually keep it in a garage during the summer, because I walk everywhere, but I usually pull it out this time of year. Shall we get going?” he asked and then picked up his bag.
Betty nodded and did the same, following him out the door.
Later when they had been in the car for about 45 minutes, and they had been listening to music for a while, they started talking.
“Are you nervous at all or just excited?” she asked him
“I am excited, but I am kind of nervous about telling them about us, I mean we’ve been friends with them a while but not with each other really”
Betty reached over and grabbed his free hand. “It will be fine, they will be happy, maybe confused, but happy” she smiled and looked over at him and when he glanced over they giggled at the thought of the confusion they were sure to see on their friend’s faces when they told them.
They came to a turn and after a couple minutes the Springfield sign came into sight.
Betty heard her phone ding and saw that Veronica had texted her.
V: Hey do you guys want to meet for a late lunch before going to our place?
Betty read it to Jughead and he quickly responded with a yes.
B: Yeah we’d love to, where?
V: It’s this place a couple blocks from our place. I’ll send you the address.
B: Ok, we can’t wait to see you guys!
V: Us either!
“Ok it says turn here” Betty instructed “and then pull in there” she pointed and they parked.
“You ready?” she asked
“Yup, let’s do this” he said sighing and getting out of the car.
He went around to her side of the car and she wrapped her arm around his, gave him a reassuring smile, and they walked into the restaurant. When they saw Archie and Veronica at a table they went over to sit with them. Once Veronica spotted them, she jumped up and hugged Betty excitedly.
“I missed you so much Ronnie” Betty said when they both looked over and saw Archie and Jughead bro fisting. Veronica interrupted and gave Jughead a hug while Archie went over to greet Betty.
“It’s good to see you” Archie said to Betty “Shall we sit?”
Once they all sat down Betty grabbed Jughead’s hand.
Veronica made a double take. “Oh my God, are you guys holding hands?!”
Betty and Jughead looked at each other unsurely “Uh yeah.. We’ve been meaning to tell you, we’re kind of together” said Jughead
“Sorry we didn’t tell you earlier, we kind of wanted to surprise you..” said Betty
Veronica just stared at them for a minute before saying anything.
“I can’t believe you guys are together” Archie said “I mean I’m happy for you and it's really cool that we’re all friends, but I’m not gonna lie, I’m kind of surprised”
“Why is that?” Jughead asked
“Cause she’s so sunshine and your so.. not” said Archie
“I think he’s actually more sunshine than you think” said Betty winking at Jughead
“She brings it out of me, sometimes” Jughead said kissing her cheek
Veronica finally closed her mouth “I.. just… you guys are so cute. I mean just looking at you guys, I can see that you care so much about each other, I’m so surprised but I’m so happy for you guys!”
“Thanks V” Betty said leaning into Jughead’s side.
Later when they went back to Archie and Veronica’s apartment, they were all sitting in their giant, open living room in front of the fireplace talking.
“Your guys’s place is so nice” Betty said looking around.
“Thanks! You know how I like my interior decor” Veronica said “Ooo let me show you how I decorated the guest room!” she grabbed Betty and they were out before they knew it.
“So…” Archie started
“Yes?” Jughead said smiling and raising his eyebrow
“How did this happen?” Archie asked
He sighed, “Well.. we just always ran into each other and we started hanging out and talking. To be honest a couple of weeks ago we didn’t really know what we were exactly so I decided to ask her on an actual dinner date to see what would happen, and we had a great time, and now were together I guess”
“You seem so happy Jug, this is the happiest I’ve seen you in a while actually”
“This is the happiest I’ve been in as long as I can remember, but we haven’t actually been together for more than a month, I just hope I don’t mess it up somehow” Jughead said
“You won’t, I can tell” Archie said smiling
After admiring the guest room, Betty and Veronica sat down on the bed together.
“How did you guys get together?!” Veronica asked
“We have a class together, we live in the same building, we work on the same street, so we always ran into each other. And actually I kind of liked him since the first time I saw him, and he helped Archie and I carry some stuff up to my apartment. He was always there for me when I felt nervous about living away from home, or when I was sad. He may not seem like it on the outside but he has a very sweet interior, all he does is care for me” Betty said
“Wow it seems like you guys really like each other, I’m so happy for you both. As long as he makes you happy and takes care of you, I approve!” Veronica said
“Thanks V, that means a lot” she said smiling
“Hey wanna go back out there and check on the guys?”
“Yup, who knows what they’re talking about”
They walked out and towards the living room. Betty sat next to Jughead and pulled her feet up and nuzzled herself in his side, while Veronica sat in a chair near Archie who was sitting on the other end of the couch.
“I just can’t believe how cute you guys are!” Veronica exclaimed
“I’m just glad we can be comfortable around you guys” said Betty
“Well you certainly look comfortable snuggled up to Jug like that” Archie said chuckling
“He’s cozy” Betty said shrugging her shoulders. Jughead smiled down at her and kissed her head.
“So what do you guys want to do while you're here? There’s a food festival this weekend, which I was assuming Jug would want to go to” Veronica said
“You got me there” Jughead said
“I can’t wait to show you guys around, maybe we can go shopping tomorrow!”
“Yeah, that sounds great” Betty said
They talked for a while longer before everyone started getting really tired.
“Ok I’m going to bed, there’s the bedroom and the couch if you want it Jug” Veronica said before getting up, grabbing Archie, and heading to their bedroom.
“I’m pretty tired too...although I wish I could just fall asleep in your side like this…” she yawned before getting up from his side, “I’ll see you in the morning Jug”, he then stood up and grabbed her face and kissed her.
“See you tomorrow Betts”
When Betty crawled into bed she was freezing, but wrapped up in the blankets and tried to go to sleep, but she kept waking up shivering. By 2 am she gave up and crept out of bed to the couch.
“Hey, Jug?” she said gently shaking his shoulder.
“Yeah?” he said lazily
“I’m freezing in my bed and I can’t warm up”
He smiled and opened his arms to her. She crawled under the blankets with him and they wrapped their arms around each other before Betty finally fell asleep warm and toasty.
