"One order for Lodge, please?" Said the raven-haired girl as she approached the counter. "coming right up" replied Pop. Betty watched Archie's reaction to this new arrival. He stared at the girl as though she were a constellation of the brightest of stars he had ever seen, and something like jealousy rose up in Betty's chest. The girl looked at them for maybe half a second, sweetly smiled in Archie's direction, and gave a little wave. Archie's mouth was half smiling, half gaping, as he gave a wave back. A little giggle and the girl was gone as quickly as she had arrived. As she swaggered out the door, she passed Jughead. They exchanged once overs, and went their separate ways. "Jughead" Archie said, as he and his friend nodded like douches. "Archie. How goes the music my man?" Archie shrugged and Betty looked between the two of them, their differences jumping out at her. Jughead, over the summer, had gotten bulkier in the arms and chest, whereas Archie had gotten leaner. Jughead had his signature hat perched stylishly on a bed of well-groomed curls, while Archie had his ginger locks messily stuck all over the place, maybe to hide the fact he hadn't showered in days. Jughead wore his dad's leather jacket with ease, while Archie looked self-conscious in his dad's old varsity jacket. Both looked as thought they were a little uncomfortable with this accidental meeting. "So, Betty. How was your summer?" Jughead said abruptly, turning to Betty. "Oh it was fine, Jug, just fine." Betty smiled sweetly, "do you want a milkshake?" Betty offered. "Yeah, only if you're treating." Said Jughead with a wink. "Archie?" Betty asked "…well…" "My treat." Said Betty almost harshly. "Oh, thanks Betts, sure." Betty held her head high as she walked to the counter to put in the order, hiding her disappointment that her "I-like-you" confession 'date' thing had been interrupted.
"One strawberry, one chocolate and one vanilla milkshake, please."