Chapter One

Betty and Veronica have always been a name people would say together in a single breath. And while most people move on after high school and lose touch with the ones they use to be closest with, that wasn't the case for them. Veronica went off to college in a small town near Riverdale to stay close to Archie. She studied business and her passion was only fueled more by her now extended knowledge she gained with her Bachelors degree. And when Betty decided to take a chance and go to school in the big city of Chicago, nothing changed between the two girls. They talked constantly, visited one another often, and face timed at least once a week. They never let their incredibly busy schedules get in the way of their friendship. And while Veronica and Archie were built to last, Betty put off dating in college to focus on her studies. Her major was incredibly selective and required a lot of time; in and out of the classroom. She had just earned her degree in Nursing, a life long dream of hers in her quest to help any and everyone she could. She was smart, she was driven, and she graduated top of her class. And although her field was always hiring and paid a fair wage, her student loans were still looming. So when it was time for her to find a small place of her own in the big city, she knew she had to be sensible. Luckily her best friend flew down for a long weekend once she finally found her small slice of heaven. It was a doable 20 minute walk to the hospital she now worked at, and a reasonable price she could afford while she continued to pay off her debt.

"I absolutely LOVE it." Veronica announced as they both entered the space for the first time. Betty had gotten the keys this morning before picking Veronica up from the airport and decided to wait until her best friend could see it with her. The dark haired girl set down the two boxes she had lugged upstairs and hunched over in exhaustion.

"I admire your whole independent thing B, but not when it comes to moving day."

Betty laughed and set down her few items as well before they linked arms and walked the building together.

It was a modest place in the center of the city. A spacious 2 bedroom with a decent sized kitchen that was lined with white subway tiles and stainless steel appliances. She had a full bathroom that was attached to the bigger of the two bedroom, while a half bath sat directly to the left of the entryway. She knew it was something her friend would never be able to become accustom too, and thankfully with her successful business and her father paying for college, she would never have to. That was something she appreciated very much about their unique friendship. They were complete opposites of each other in just a certain way that worked perfectly for them.

"Well, I searched all over the city to find a two bedroom in my price range so you could stay over anytime you want." she smiled as they walked back downstairs to the moving van. It wasn't big, just enough to fit her dresser and a few odds and ends from college. Other then that, she was basically starting over. She would need to buy a bed, towels, and all the essentials.

"I saw a Target on our drive here." Veronica mentioned, grabbing one side of the dresser while Betty grabbed the other. "Once we get this stuff up there, lets head over and get you what you need."

"Sounds good." Betty said, the two of them lifting on the count of three.

"Woah there little ones." a voice called from behind them. They dropped the dresser and turned towards the sound.

A short dark skinned girl looked at them with a smirk, her hair streaked with pink and pulled into a side-braid.

"Can we help you?" Veronica snapped, eyeing the girl up and down.

"Be nice." Betty whispered, not wanting to make any enemies, especially ones she shared an apartment building with

"I was actually going to offer to help you, but if you're going to be rude..." she trailed off, turning on her heels and heading up the steps to the building.

"No offense but you're even smaller then us. What makes you think you would be of any help?" Veronica said, using her nice voice which still managed to come out snarky.

"I'm guessing she was volunteering me." a voice said that belonged to a tall, dark haired man that came to stand beside the pink haired girl.

"I'm Jughead, and this is Tori. We live in this building and I take it you guys do too." he said casually, lighting a cigarette and taking a long drag. Betty noticed her made sure to blow the smoke away from the three of them.

Tori leaned over the forgotten chest of drawers and shook both their hands. "It's nice to meet you both."

"It's nice to meet you. And it's just going to be me living here. I'm Betty and this is my best friend,Veronica." she introduced, her eyes meeting Jugheads for the first time. She noticed they were the type of blue you could drown in.

"Well, we were just on our way to grab some lunch but I'm sure Jughead wouldn't mind moving that before we go. Especially since it looks like the only thing you brought." Tori said, peering into the almost empty moving man.

"I travel light. And thanks, but you really dont have to. You guys have a nice time and I'm sure I'll see you around the building." Betty said politely, moving to one side of the long chest of drawers while Veronica did the same.

They heard Tori chuckle lightly behind them as she took a seat on the steps, seeming to know exactly what was going to happen next. Jughead took one final drag of his cigarette before flicking it to the side. He went to stand next to Betty and gently nudged her out of the way. Veronica needed no convincing to drop her end as the man hoisted the piece of furniture up into his arms without any problem.

"Floor?" he asked, moving to the side so Betty could lead the way to where she wanted this to go.

"Second. Follow me." she said quickly, not wanting to waste anymore of his time.

And Jughead did just that.