Chapter one:

I throw my hat on over my messy hair before I make my way out the door. School is only a five minute walk from the drive through so I'm not in any kind of rush. I spot Archie Andrews leaning against the wall outside; I'm almost embarrassed to have to be seen next to him. Archie has garnered a new reputation of a god; since he started hitting the gym and doing his hair girls have started to take notice. Adding the fact that he sings is just the cherry on top for safe measure, I mean every girl that lays their eyes on him falls in love. That's never really bothered me though, I mean I've never gotten jealous, we've never both fallen for the same girl which has saved us a lot of stress in our friendship. To tell you the truth I've only ever had eyes for the one girl for as long as I can remember, Betty Cooper. Betty is the classic girl next door; she's got brains and beauty to spare. I'd call her perfect but I know better than that. Me, Archie and Betty have been best friends since kindergarten, Riverdale is a small town so everyone knows each other their entire life. Kevin Keller moved here a few years later and very quickly became a permanent fixture in the group.

But yeah, Betty. I've just always seen her differently, I didn't figure out it was love until we started middle school and I guess I've just been pining after her ever since but it ends now. I've promised myself that this is it this is the year I tell her how I feel , senior year so it's my last shot.

Archie spots me and walks towards me.

'Hey man, you bummed summers over?'

'I guess but I'm hopeful this year has good things in store'

Archie stops dead in his tracks and puts his hand on my forehead.

'Positivity from you? Either you're sick or you aren't the real Jughead'

I punch him in the arm and he just laughs.

We make our way to the break room where the rest of the gang is sitting waiting. Betty spots us and waves us over, as she does Kevin starts to whisper in her ear and she blushes.

'Hey guys' Betty says with her signature smile plastered on her face

She turns directly to me

'Juggy I feel like I haven't seen you in forever, how was visiting you mom and sister?'

'It was good it was nice to catch up, it was weird though my first summer not in Riverdale, did I miss much?'

Betty takes her eyes off me and looks directly at the ground. I look at Kevin and he is smiling from ear to ear while Archie is looking around the room like it's the most interesting thing he's ever seen.

'Am I missing something guys?' I ask puzzled.

Just as Betty is about to open her mouth, Kevin interrupts her

'Oh My Sweet God' he says with his mouth wide open while pointing at the door.

We all turn around and standing in the doorway is a raven haired girl in very fancy clothes. I look immediately at Archie because she has his type written all over her but he's looking at the complete other side of the room.

Kevin jumps out of his seat and pulls Betty up with him and walks over to the girl. They talk to her for all of a minute before they all make their way back over, new girl included.

'Archie, Jughead, this is Veronica Lodge. She's new here from New York, be nice' Kevin says looking directly at me.

'It's great to meet you guys' she says to both of us but her eyes are glued to Archie. He seems to notice and breaks eye contact.

'So Veronica, why Riverdale?' Archie askes

'My mom grew up here so when we decided to move it just made sense. Enough about me, fill me in on all the Riverdale High deets ASAP'

She was clearly desperate to change the subject but nobody seemed to notice or maybe they just didn't care.

I completely zone out as Kevin fills Veronica in on who's hot and who's not.

'So what's the story with you guys, any of you dating?' Veronica askes

The air fills with a weird tension as Kevin starts to look between Betty and Archie waiting for one of them to speak. After what seems like forever Archie finally clears his throat.

'Actually that's something we've been meaning to bring up, you see since the beginning of summer me and Betty have sort of been dating'

I feel like I'm going to be sick. I look over at Betty who is smiling nervously at me. She reaches over and puts her hand on mine.

'We wanted to tell you Jug but you were away all summer and we knew how weird it would be considering how long the three of us have been friends' she says smiling

Kevin clears his throat very loudly

'Oh you know what I mean' she says playfully

I realise I've been silent for too long they're going to suspect something. Say something!

'Umm yeah , wow , I mean yeah great I'm happy for you guys' I try and muster a smile but it fails , lucky that's not too rare anyways.

Archie moves from beside me to the empty seat beside Betty and puts her arm around her; I can feel every muscle in my body tensing up. If I see them kiss I'll definitely vomit.

The chit chat continues until the bell rings but I've zoned out long ago. Everyone is walking towards the door while I trail behind a bit, Archie hangs back with me.

'I know what you're thinking man it's pretty weird'

'How did this even happen?' I can't stop the accusing tone in my voice

'There was this party at the start of summer and near the end of the night I was alone with Betty and I don't know something just felt different than it usually did and next thing I know I was kissing her and she was kissing me back. I kept thinking the whole time how weird it was I mean its Betty , I've known her forever but I don't know maybe it's meant to be' his voice has this air of dreaminess to it as he talks about her now and it makes me want to punch him in the face.

'Now that me and Betty are dating maybe you'll think about getting out there and dating, what about Veronica she seems cool. Dark and mysterious just like you' he laughs to himself

I can literally think of nothing worse

'I don't think so' I say hoping he'll drop the subject

'C'mon man you're never interested in anyone seriously you have to give people a chance, just one date, imagine how cool it would be the four of us could double date'

There it is, it just got worse

'I'm not asking her out' I say seriously

'You don't have to' he says mischievously

'Hey Veronica' he shouts

She turns around and looks at him impatiently, I whisper to him to shut up but it's no use

'How would you feel about hanging out after school , just me Betty , Jughead and you' he says with no air of subtlety whatsoever

She smirks very clearly catching on to Archie's ulterior motive. She moves her eyes over to me and looks me up and down very slowly; her eyes are piercing through me I can't wait for this moment to end. Finally she looks back to Archie

'I'll see you both then' she smirks at me again before turning around and walking down the hallway.

Archie looks at me with the biggest grin on his face, he goes to open his mouth but I give him a death stare so he knows not to push his luck. We both get to class and take our seats.

I've never in my life wanted a school day to end so quickly but at the same time not end at all. Not only have I found out the girl of my dreams is dating my best friend but I've also managed to get roped into a double date with them and the new girl. Great.

This year is NOT going to go as planned.

Hey so i know this chapter is short i won't make a habit of this its just to start things off , next chapter will be tomorrow. lemme know what you think , til next time x