Chapter 1

"Mr…."

"Andrews." The man said to the butler. His hands were in his pockets as the wind crept into his shirt and crawled down his back, making him shiver. Even though it was summer, the temperature had dropped as a cold wind found its way into the small town of Riverdale. He, hesitantly, took his hands away from the warmth of his pockets to straighten his bow tie, before checking the time on his watch.

The butler ticked a name off the sheet on the clipboard and smiled. "Ah yes, Mr. Andrews. Come this way," he said brightly.

Archie followed the butler into the mansion. A grand chandelier hung in the centre of the ceiling in the foyer, lighting up the entire room with a warm, yellow glow. It was comforting, and the people talking with glasses of champagne in their hands, laughing enthusiastically, calmed him down as he stared at the various portraits on the walls. There was an impressive stair case, at the end of the room, made of dark wood, with a red carpet that draped down the middle of it.

The butler lead Archie into the lounge, adjacent to the foyer. The lighting in here was darker, but a fire on the side crackled and burnt brightly, filling the room with warmth, while creating flashing shadows on the walls of the lounge

"Thanks," Archie said, as the butler politely nodded his head and walked out of the room and back outside into the cold. He looked around the room. The large, puffy sofas surrounding the fire beckoned him to sit down, but they were all taken. He picked up a full glass of champagne off the end table and took a sip. The cold, fizzy liquid sent a satisfying jolt to his heart as he swallowed the drink.

"Archie!" someone called behind him.

"Jug!" Archie said as he hugged his friend happily. "How have you been?" Jughead did his best to look smart, Archie could tell. He wore a sharp, black suit and he wasn't wearing his hat, showing off his jet-black hair, which was gelled back. He held a half-full glass of champagne in one hand, the other was in his pocket.

Jughead smiled. "Well, busy, actually." He chuckled, "I'm still here in Riverdale, and I work down at the mall. How's college anyway?"

"It's great thanks, but it's great to be back." Archie nodded, and Jughead smirked.

Over Jughead's shoulder, Archie noticed a woman walking towards them. She was dressed in a long, crimson ball gown. Her dark hair was brought down onto her right shoulder, revealing a beautiful pearl earring on her left ear, and a diamond necklace lay smartly around her neck. She walked elegantly but fiercely. Her face was familiar.

"Well, don't you two look fine." Veronica said as she sneered and looked at Jughead, then Archie, who was grinning from ear to ear. Her eyes met Archie's.

"Veronica," Archie said, planting a kiss on her cheek. She smiled and looked up at him. He hadn't realised how much he missed her until now.

"It's so good to see you again," he said, tearing his gaze away from her. "The gang's almost complete. Where's Betty?"

"I haven't seen her yet," Jughead replied, "she was almost ready last time I called her."

"Yeah, I was texting her on my way here, she'll be here soon." Said Veronica, picking up a glass of champagne. "Here's to a drop-dead dazzling reunion," she lifted her glass into the air.

Jughead and Archie clinked their glasses with hers. As they sipped their champagne, they heard a voice behind them.

"Oh my god, I'm so glad you guys made it!" Archie heard an eager voice behind him.

Cheryl, with her iconic long, red hair, beamed as she walked up to them. She looked stunning in a navy blue, strapless dress, and her jewellery glistened in the firelit room. She kissed Archie and Jughead on the cheek and hugged Veronica, giggling. "It's going to be such a great night. If you need anything I'll be around, just ask,"

"Thanks Cheryl!" Veronica said, "You're rockin' that dress girl, stop hogging the limelight!" She laughed, placing her hand on Cheryl's arm and admiring her dress and jewellery.

Cheryl confidently put her hands on her hips and began posing, as if in a photoshoot. Veronica conjured up an imaginary camera, and began to take pictures.

"Yes, work the camera, keep going, give me eyes, give me eyes, yes, there we go, gorgeous!" She cried, her and Cheryl now in hysterics. Archie and Jughead looked at each other.

"What's wrong with them?" Jughead asked, jokingly. His gaze was now stuck over Archie's shoulder. Archie turned around. Betty stood in the doorway, her hair was wet and her light green dress was damp at the shoulders. She waddled in, blowing her hair out of her face and looking around the room.

"B, over here!" Veronica was the first to stride over to Betty, grinning, and hugged her, "You look beautiful," She said holding Betty's hands.

"Thanks V," Betty smiled. She turned over to Jughead and kissed him on the lips, "Fancy seeing you here Juggy, long time no see," she said jokingly. Then she turned to Archie.

"Archie Andrews," she whispered slowly, her mouth slowly growing into a smile.

Archie chuckled as she went in to hug him, "great to see you too Betty Cooper."

Author's Note: Hey guys, this is my first fanfic and I really enjoyed writing it. Not sure where I really want to go with this story, but if you like it then please leave a review and let me know. Thanks!