He wished to thank Betty but he couldn't do it for a while. Usually she was with the cheerleaders or her friends, but he wasn't sure that she wanted to talk with him while she was with them. He is not the person that everyone will be happy to see. There may be gossips, nasty words and other coincidences afterwards. So he wouldn't risk hurting her somehow. So he waited. Sometimes he shifts his beanie and smiled to himself when he recalled what she's done.
What he didn't expect that she will talk to him first.
He was near his locker, when she came to him.
-Hi - she smiled warmly, just like that, not afraid about what other people say, but some curious glances were already looking at them
-Hi...-he stuttered a little, - Hi, Betty Cooper
She rolled her eyes at his somehow formality, but kept smiling.
-Jughead Jones, I've got a question for you.
His body stiffened, eyes darkened, he was ready for something bad to happen, it was too suspicious, that's how his darkness thought. Betty saw that his posture became still, so she hurried to explain herself.
-It's nothing bad, really, maybe even silly. But I saw that you write sometimes, and I thought maybe you'll be interested in joining The Blue & Gold. – Even his darkness silenced at her words from amusement, Jughead cleared his throat.
-As I can recall it was closed a while ago.
-The Blue&Gold isn't dead, Juggie, - he smirked at the nickname, - It's just dormant. Riverdale need to see things not only from the one point of view, -she nervously chuckled, - and well, not a lot of people are interested in journalism. So it was just a silly thought.
"Really? She doesn't know you well otherwise she wouldn't ask. Say no and keep out from talking with her. Don't ruin her life"- as always darkness words were strong, he clenched his hands. Ray of sunlight was still in him, he attentively looked at Betty. She was so hopeful, so how he can resist? Maybe something good can be still in his life?
-Will I get complete freedom?
-I'll help and edit and suggest, but it's yours story. It's your voice.
-It doesn't sound like complete freedom- there was a tricky smile on his lips-but I'm in.
She beamed at him with such light that he couldn't but feel proud of himself. If he can make her sometimes smile and laugh like this, so he can make it in his special secret mission.
-Ok, then tomorrow at 4 p.m. come to The Blue&Gold and we will discuss everything. Is it ok with you?
-Yeah, -Betty opened her mouth to say something more, but her best friend Veronica was calling her name.
-Oh, I need to go, till tomorrow-she smiled, she began to push her way through the crowd, when she heard it.
-Betty! -she looked back, Jughead was pointing at his hat.
-Thank you! - she smiled and nodded at him
- Wasn't a problem! - and then she disappeared in the crowd.
Jughead sighed.
-And what I've got myself into?
So there is a continuation for one shot. Unexpectedly for me, yep.
As always a lot of mistakes (for which I am very sorry) and enthusiasm to write. And thank you for your kind words! It's mean so much to me! I have another story started about bughead, so if you want to -just check it;) Have a good day!
