A/N:
This story starts since the deleted scene, in which Alice offers Jughead to stay with the Coopers and not change schools and then follows up with the gang discussing this at Pop's- another deleted scene. This are the links for those who wants to watch them:
watch?v=OLT-fMdjmeM
watch?v=Otd8mwyhkD0
Jughead's P.O.V:
"I like to think myself more like the deliver of Riverdale" I commented to Betty, smiling when she laughed joyfully.
Smiling was not something the Jones did a lot, we never had any reasons to smile before. However, now I do. And that reason is a blonde angel, with gorgeous blue eyes, who brought the light into my life. She pushed me to get the hell out of my shadows and inspired me to be more than just a weirdo. During my birthday surprise party, I might have told her that she and Archie were my only friends... but that's not completely true. She and Archie are my only best friends. But I do enjoy the company of Veronica, Ethel and Kevin... even Cheryl, whenever she isn't in one of her super bitch moments. We have a lot of things in common, if you can believe me. We are both sarcastic, hate people in general and are hated by everyone in school, not counting a selective number of people. She is the only one that can take my shit and give it right back to me. If you don't take into account the whole mess about my father helping her dad cover up the whole murder of her twin brother, we might have been friends.
Who knows? We might still be... I'm really catching Betty's optimism. I thought to myself.
"Mm, Betty. I am so proud of you" Mrs. Cooper's hug, took Betty away from me. I would have normally scowled angrily at that, or acted awkwardly in the presence of the 'perfect' parents of the 'perfect' family. But I just smiled, truly smiled at that overwhelming woman. Because she was right, Betty made something big, something we all should be proud of "That was superb! It's exactly what we... what I needed to hear"
That took me by surprise, that a proud and stubborn woman like her admits being wrong is something almost impossible to achieve. Then again, my Betty is one of a kind. Still when she took a deep breath and turned to me, I stilled myself. One change in her character doesn't mean a whole new Mrs. Cooper. I was wary of what she might say to me, maybe tell me I could not see my girlfriend again. She surely must have heard about the locker incident. However, her next words rocked my world and left me speechless.
"Jughead, Betty told us about your predicament. It's irresponsible to have you change schools in the middle of the semester, so, ah..." she turned towards Mr. Cooper with a sly smile and let him continue.
"Jughead, Mrs. Cooper and I would like to volunteer to be your guardians, to stay in Riverdale High and you come to live in our house"
"In separate bedrooms, of course" Mrs. Cooper added rapidly, without missing a beat.
I couldn't believe my ears and by Betty's expression neither could she. It was a dream come true. Not only I get to stay in Riverdale High- the school were my gang is- and get the hell out of the trailer, and live in a real house. But I also, get to cohabitate with the love of my life- as cheesy as it sounds.
"Mom. Dad. I mean, would social services really approve of that?" she asked worriedly, but I could sense that just like me she was feeling hopeful of the possibility.
"Why wouldn't they Betty? We are the perfect family, or haven't you heard?" the sly reply of Mrs. Cooper had us smiling.
Maybe I had a chance of being happy. My dad might be a jackass in prison, who prefers his biker friends- who don't give a shit about him- and alcohol over his son. I might be an orphan. But if Mrs. Cooper was able to admit that she was wrong and needed help, I can do it as well. Maybe things are looking up for me.
Betty's P.O.V:
"I just say cohabitation this early in a relationship is not a good idea" Veronica commented, but by her smile on her face I could see that she was truly happy for us.
"If it keep Juggie in Riverdale, then..." I didn't need to say more, they all understood how important this is for me.
"The tiger or the lady, who will I choose?" Jughead joked, making V and I laugh. I played with his hair, not believing how lucky I was for having an amazing family, a perfect boyfriend and incredible friends "What say you Archival?" he continued joking, this time dragging Archie into it.
V being the kickass girlfriend she is came to his rescue, but still getting a kick out of it: "Him?! He can't decide between vanilla and..."
"Chocolate!" Archie cut her off, with a smile.
"Oh!" exclaimed Juggie, adding to the playful banter.
"And yes, I think you should stay" the next words were said seriously, not more jokes, but still the joyful ambiance never left "Jug, I need you" Archie confessed, getting a toothy smile out of my boyfriend. It made me want to hug my childhood friend, Jughead needed to smile more and each smile he flashes is very precious to me "I need all of you guys".
"To Archie Andrews, who saved the cheerleader and saved the town" Veronica stated, raising her milkshake in a very Lodge way.
"You know, I actually think that was Betty's speech" Archie's comment and Jughead's proud smile, made me want to blush and warmth filled my chest.
"Here, here to Betty Cooper!" V added.
"Cheers!" we all said, clinging our milkshakes.
Later that night when Jughead turned the Snakes away, thanking them for being considerate but refusing the jacket I smiled proudly and gave myself to him. We both were careful, the last thing my parents needed was a house filled with two pregnant teenage girls. The following day, we packed everything that Jughead wanted from the trailer- it wasn't much- and had him settled into the guest bedroom of my family's house. And you know what? Even after all this pain, sorrow, blood and angst, I wouldn't change a thing. Because having to pass through all of that brought us to this moment... and this moment is perfect.