"Out of my way, loser!" Cheryl said as she pushed Betty into a locker while trying to get through the hallway. Betty was taken aback by this, but decided not to say anything. "Are you kidding me?" Veronica was about to give Cheryl a piece of her mind, but Betty stopped her. "Don't." Betty begged.

Veronica looked at Betty as though she were crazy. Cheryl had already disappeared down the hallway. "Are you kidding me? She just pushed you into a locker. You need to stand up for yourself or-" "Don't." Betty interrupted. It wasn't fear that made Betty stop Veronica from getting Cheryl, but guilt.

Guilt from what she had done that summer. Their relationship had went from bad, to great, then bad. During the summer Betty had fallen in love with Cheryl. She didn't know why or how, but it just seemed to happen. All of those nasty remarks, rude gestures, and heated conversations had turned into a romantic love affair.

It was hard for her not to remember those late nights at Pop's or those soft and sensual kisses at sweetwater river, their silent moans during a night of love-making. The world could fall to pieces, and Betty would die happy knowing that her last moments were spent with the beautiful redhead in her arms.

But things had changed. Cheryl wasn't to blame and Betty knew it. That's why she didn't say anything when Cheryl would make a snarky remark or push her into a locker. Betty had blackmailed Cheryl into helping FP get out of trouble even though he had known who killed Jason. At the time, she thought it was the right thing to do.

Jughead was her best friend after all. But she hadn't considered Cheryl's feelings about it before it was too late. This is what their relationship had turned to. "What are you doing tonight Betts?" Veronica asked, getting Betty out of her thoughts.

"Studying! I have a test in Chemistry tomorrow!" She answered all too enthusiastically. Veronica rolled her eyes, making a pouty face. "Boriiiing! We should go to Pop's. A certain redhead going to be there!" Betty's face was turning a bright red.

"I see you blushing! Everyone knows you're into Archie!" Veronica teased as Betty's blush went away. A hint of disappointment washed across her face. This reminded her that she and Cheryl's past relationship had been kept private all summer. Not a single person knew but them. This led her friends to believe that she still had feelings for Archie which had gone out the window long ago.

Betty put on a fake smile. "That's great V, but I really have to study tonight." Veronica looked disappointed. She grabbed Betty's hand resting her head on her shoulder. "What's really going on up there Betty Cooper?" She asks looking at Betty with utter curiosity.

Betty lay on her bed flipping through her chemistry book. A Lana Del Rey vinyl plays from the record player her grandmother had gotten her for her birthday. White Mustang was her favorite song on the album. Betty hummed along to the music.

In a way, Lana reminded her of Cheryl. Their classic cinematic beauty and pouty lips. Betty quickly shook off this thought, trying to focus on studying. She noticed her phone buzzing glancing at it. It's a text from Archie that reads "Where were you tonight? Missed you at Pop's." She looks over towards her window to see Archie standing there, smiling that all too perfect smile that she had once fallen for.

She mouths "Studying. Kill me now." pretending to hold a gun to her head. They both begin to laugh. Archie grabs his phone, typing but still keeping eye contact with her. Her phone buzzes a few seconds later. She looks at him with curiosity, unsure of what to expect. She quickly picks up the phone reading the text "Will you go on a drive in date with me tomorrow night?"

Betty took a deep breath. She didn't want to look up. She knew that he'd be staring right back at her if she did. She knew that she had no longer had feelings for him. She decided to look up anyway, seeing that charming smile of his. Archie was truly a sweet guy. Her best friend. The old Betty would have jumped for joy at this moment, but she wasn't that girl anymore.

What surprised her the most, was that she typed "Yes." It was as though she weren't in control of her fingers. She had no idea why she did it. Maybe it was in hopes to move on from Cheryl, or to cover up her true feelings. She faked a smile as a deep feeling of regret grew in the pit of her stomach.

It was date night. Betty couldn't be more uncomfortable. The drive in was piling up with teens and young adults alike. They sat together in Archie's new car waiting for the movie to start. The drive in was showing the original Frankenstein film.

Betty still wasn't sure why she agreed to come, but she was going to try to enjoy it. When the credits started Archie leaned closer to Betty placing an arm around her. This gesture alone made her think about the time her and Cheryl went to the drive in.

They parked in the far back away from the other cars. The dark of the night hid their heated kisses. Betty misses how soft she felt. The stifled moan that escaped the girl's mouth. "Hey, you okay?" Archie asked snapping Betty out of her thoughts.

"Yeah. I'm fine. Just thinking about what I got on the test." Betty lied. Archie laughed. "You were always so uptight Betty Cooper. Sometimes it's good to relax." Betty felt that Archie was right. Betty did need to relax. She had been tense all night.

She turned her attention back onto the movie, when suddenly she noticed a familiar figure walking passed the front of their car with a group of other girls. That figure was Cheryl Blossom. She could feel her pulse quicken.

Even though it was dark they still managed to lock eyes. Betty was awestruck. A blush crept on her face. It seemed as though this moment was moving in slow motion. Betty noticed that Cheryl hadn't taken her eyes off of her yet and had begun to slow down, until she completely stopped.

They just stared at each other. "What the hell Cheryl? Will you get out of the way?!" Archie demanded. She switched her gaze to Archie, a mischievous look resting in her eyes. She moved over to Betty's window, leaning in the car.

Cheryl's hair hung inside. Betty gulped when her eyes fell down on Cheryl's cleavage. Her face was growing hot. She could smell the girl's perfume which was all too alluring. What was she doing to her? "Hey there Archiekins." she greeted flirtatiously acting as if Betty weren't there.

"What is it Cheryl?" Archie asked sounding annoyed. "Curiosity." Cheryl answered. Betty and Archie were both confused by her answer. "Curious as to why you're out on a date with Boring Betty when you could be here with moi." She stated leaning in closer letting her hair fall on Betty.

What she had just said pissed Betty off, but it was hard to stay mad at her when they were this close. Betty forced herself to shake it off. "You know what Cheryl-" Betty began, but stopped when Cheryl had turned to her giving her her full attention. Their faces were only a few inches apart.

Betty was at a loss for words. It felt as though time had stopped. Her eyes were daring. Betty couldn't help but glance down at Cheryl's full lips. Cheryl did the same. The sexual tension was heavy. "What?" Cheryl asked daring her to continue. A smirk forming on her lips.

"Leave her alone." Archie warned. But neither girl could hear him. They were too busy staring each other down. "Awfully silent aren't we Betts?" Cheryl teased. Her eyes were challenging. Betty balled her hands into fists feeling her nails digging into her skin. "I think Betty has something to tell you Archie, she's been keeping it a secret for a while. Don't you think it's time to tell him Betts?" Cheryl went on.

Betty's blood ran cold. She knew what was coming. This was payback for her blackmailing her and letting FP get off. "Cheryl please, please don't." Betty whispered. Tears were swelling up in her eyes. "Get out of here Cheryl!" Archie demanded. "Can't you see you're upsetting her? What's wrong with you?" Cheryl seemed taken aback by this. "Yeah Betty, what is wrong with me?" Cheryl waited for her to respond, but Betty kept her eyes on the floor. "What Betty did for FP was selfless, whether you think so or not. She wasn't only thinking of her-" "Save it faux Zach Effron."

"Betty knows what I'm talking about. Don't you Betts?" Cheryl asked running a finger through her blonde hair. Betty felt a mixture of anger and arousal. She was trying not to focus on how it felt when the girl made contact with her. "Shoo vixens!" Cheryl ordered as the girls that were once behind her walked away from the car.

"Listen if you-" "Can we get a minute please?" Betty asked Archie who was surprised by this. He seemed hesitant at first but eventually gave in. "Fine. I'll get some more popcorn." He climbed out of the car, walking off, obviously upset that he had been dismissed. Betty felt bad, but she needed to talk to Cheryl, regardless of how hostile the conversation was at the moment.

Cheryl walked over, climbing into the passengers seat and closing the door. They sat in silence for a few moments. "You were really going to out me to Archie?" Betty asked, staring ahead at the screen. "Yes." Cheryl says unapologetically. "Are you trying to ruin my life? You know my mom would eventually find out." Cheryl laughs silently.

"And what do you think happened to mine? I didn't think you could stoop so low. I trusted you Betty. I opened up to you. That isn't something I normally do with people. I-" "I love you!" Betty shouted interrupting her during her rant. Cheryl looked surprised by this. Betty couldn't believe what came out of her own mouth.

"I know you could never forgive me. I know what I did was wrong, but please, I can't. I carry that memory with me everyday. I can never forgive myself for it. I want to make it up to you. Please! Do you hear me, I love you!" Betty confessed again. Cheryl's eyes locked on Archie who was slowly approaching the car.

She leaned in, suddenly closing the gap between them. Betty couldn't believe what was happening. Her head was spinning. Cheryl's lips felt so soft against her own. She tried to deepen the kiss, but Cheryl pulled away. When she looked up she noticed Archie standing by the car in shock.

A wave of guilt washed through Betty. Her head was still spinning from the kiss. Archie dropped the popcorn, causing it to scatter. "Archie...I'm s-so sorry…" Betty cried. A small smirk crept on the corner of Cheryl's lips.