Jughead had just agreed to work on the school paper. That's not something to be especially proud of considering his writing style was beyond that of the school news letter. But who was he kidding? He moment Betty Cooper asked for help he became putty in those delicate hands. Jughead had always had an attraction for her, a crush to say in simpler terms. It went past the concept of looks, not that she was lacking in those either. But, he saw past the perfect girl next door facade others had been foolish enough to believe. There were so many layers to peel back. She was unlike the Cheryl Blossoms that drowned the hope for a real connection in Riverdale. Hoping for anything more than a friendship with Betty was just a pipe dream.
Falls new crisp air blew against the vintage jean jacket Jughead wore of so often. The first orders of the Blue and Gold were to get the real story behind why Dilton Doiley and his troops were at Sweetwater River the morning of July 4th.
Doiley had been useless, but the information from one of his "loyal" troops was quite satisfying.
"Got some details on Doiley." Hoovering over Bettys name before hitting send, even though the message strictly pertained to the paper, Betty still sent a shock of nerves through jugheads body.
"Great, You're amazing!" His heart skipped a beat. Knowing how platonic the text was didn't mean he couldn't hope for more.