"Look who finally decided to show up" Veronica's voice was heard the second Betty got inside, making her jump and mutter a curse.

Betty turned slowly to her, red as a tomato, and saw how she was looking at her with the smuggest smirk she ever saw.

"Who would have thought? Little Betty Cooper caught in a walk of shame after a night of not so good behavior" She said and walked towards her, inspecting him. "Holy mother of God" She said, pointing to the dark marks scattered all over her neck. "He surely does a god job" She said, making Betty flush and cover her neck with her hands. "I knew you wouldn't be able to resist that hottie" Veronica said, crossing her arms over her chest. Betty just rolled her eyes.

"So?" Veronica said expectantly, as Betty moved towards their coffee maker.

"So, what?" She asked pretending not to know what she was talking about while pouring black coffee in a mug, to the turn to her and take a sip.

"So, how was it?" Veronica asked with curious eyes.

Betty couldn't fight her smile anymore, making Veronica let out a high-pitched squeal.

"Aww, are you gonna see him again?" Veronica asked excitedly. Betty just sighed.

"I don't know, V. I don't think so.." She said. "He gave me his number but, I don't know. I don't think I'm gonna call him"

"But why not?" Veronica asked frowning, and Betty just stood quiet in her place, eyes fixed in the dark content of her mug. Veronica let out an exasperated sight. "Betty, c'mon! You can't be serious! This is a perfect change to finally-" 'Move on' she wanted to say, Betty knew. "…Be happy, and happy besides a gorgeous guy that's to die for and that leaves marks all over your skin" Betty pressed her lips together.

"Is just—It felt like a one-time thing, you know?" Betty simply shrugged, but she knew she was also lying to herself. "Plus, he doesn't seem the kind of guy that commits to anything" She said a bit dryly. "Even tho I did…what I did yesterday, it doesn't mean that I'm about to be fuck buddies with someone"

Veronica was about to tell her that she didn't even knew the guy, but decided against it. She knew the real reason why Betty didn't want to try this out, and she really wanted to smack her for it. She just decided to change the subject.

"I was crazy worried yesterday by the way" She said, pouring some coffee on a mug for her as well. "I couldn't find you anywhere, so me and Reggie just figured you left on your own. But when I realized you weren't here at first I got so worried that I called Arch-" She stopped in her tracks.

Betty's jaw dropped.

"What?" Betty squeaked. "You called Archie!?" She screamed.

"Crap" Veronica just muttered.

"Oh my god, Veronica! Why would you do that?" Betty said suddenly feeling in complete panic.

"I'm sorry, Betty! Is just that – I remembered those couple of times when you guys broke up and you decided to get drunk and the you went to his house drunk and stuff so I don't know, I just assumed!" Veronica excused herself.

"Oh my god" Betty said again. "What did you tell him?"

"I just asked him if you were there because you weren't that the party anymore and you weren't in our dorm either, and he asked if you were with a guy at the party and I was a bit drunk so I said yes and that's when I realized that you must have stayed with Jughead so I just hung up" Her mouth shaped into a perfect 'o' after that, realizing what she have done. "Oh god" She muttered. "Wow, I'm actually surprised that he's not here alr-"

And just then, they both jumped because of several loud and angry knocks on their door.

"Damn it!" Veronica cursed. "I'm so sorry Betty" She said, and walked to the door.

Archie didn't even say 'hi', he just stomped to the middle of the room, standing a few feet from a wide-eyed Betty. His jaw was clenched and his face was adorned with a deep frown. His eyes never left her.

"I-uh, I'm gonna go get us some donuts, B" Veronica said and practically fled the room.

Betty and Archie stayed just gazing at each other for a few moments, no one saying anything, no one moving.

After a few seconds of silence, she felt his eyes travel to her neck.

"Holy crap" he barely muttered, and Betty instantly covered the hickeys with her hands, her face growing hot in embarrassment. "I can't believe this" he said again.

Betty just stood there in silence, now looking everywhere but him while still covering her neck.

"I mean seriously Betty? We just broke up a few hours ago and you go and get laid with the first guy you see?" Betty's jaw dropped and now she was looking at him in complete and utter disbelief. "I didn't know you were one of those girls" He said, venomously even.

"Are you fucking kidding me, Archie!?" Betty exclaimed outraged. "Do you even remember why we broke up yesterday? If not, then let me refresh you mind: You cheated on me for the billionth time and it was with Cheryl Blossom of all the freaking girls you could pick!" Archie snapped his mouth shut for some seconds at this.

"And that's enough reason for you to do the same? I didn't pick you for a vengeful person, Betty. You seriously just cheated on me with some guy to make me mad?" He said just as angry as her.

"Okay, first: I didn't cheat on you." Betty snarled. "And second: Not everything I do has to do with you!" She wasn't technically lying. What happened with Jughead yesterday had nothing to do with him.

"You spent the night with him!" Archie pointed out.

"We're not together right now, Archie. We broke up yesterday meaning that I did not cheat!" Betty screamed. "You on the other hand did cheat on me, you cheated on me ever since we started dating and you never stopped cheating! You can't come here and call me out for whatever I did when you do it every time! You can't come here pretending to be hurt if you don't even care about my feelings when you take some whore to your bed!" She was crying now, uncontrollably.

Her heart was clenching painfully in her chest and the tears burned in her cheeks. She suddenly felt so broken. All those times she didn't cry, all those times she pretended nothing happened came crashing to her all at once. She felt all that pain she was supposed to feel all those times at once.

Archie's hard gaze softened at the heartbreaking sight, and she realized that he never looked so guilty before, so regretful. He took tentative steps towards her, afraid that he might scare her away, but she stood still in her spot, waiting for him to come close.

Slowly and softly, he took her shaky hands on his and looked straight to her green eyes, sincere guilt washing his.

"I'm so sorry, Betty" He said, words quivering a bit. "I really am sorry this time" He said and she could tell that he was telling the truth. "I'm sorry for hurting so many times, and for taking you for granted" He said, while softly rubbing the back of her hands with his thumbs. "I can finally feel what you felt all this time" He added. "I've never felt so jealous before. When Veronica called I felt so furious and so broken" He said, making Betty purse her lips together. "But it's not your fault!" He said quickly. "You did nothing wrong, Betty and I'm so sorry for talking you the way I did. This is all my fault, not yours"

Betty's breath hitched. It was probably the first time that she didn't feel like she was the problem. That she was the one that wasn't enough, that she wasn't the one that made the cut or she was the one that couldn't even satisfy her boyfriend enough.

She felt like smiling.

"Just please, give me one last chance" Archie said, and Betty's eyes snapped to his with a terrified glint. She heard those words so many times before. That promise that he always broke. That 'hope' that was just complete illusion that ended up breaking her every single time.

Greyish-blue eyes appeared in her mind, making her feel warm like they did yesterday, making her heart skip beats and feel shivers just because of the reminder of what happened, what he made her feel.

She never felt that way before, she never felt that much wanted by someone in her entire life, no one's ever made her feel that beautiful, not even Archie. It was something that she now craved; she knew she was going to want more, she knew the memories of last night were going to haunt her for the rest of her days.

And she said 'haunt' because there was no way something –anything- was possible between Jughead and her.

He was the complete opposite to her, he was a rebel soul. Those kinds of souls that always craved for freedom, strong feelings and did reckless actions like yesterday. Intense souls full of mischievousness and boldness, nothing like hers. She needed security; she needed to feel safe and settled, committed. She needed things organized and scheduled, she needed a plan to follow and to rely to for her to find the kind of happiness people like her could get.

She was all about fake smiles and baking apple pies for her future husband. He was all about traveling the world and just laying anywhere he wanted to star-gaze not caring what people would think.

Could anyone actually think that someone like Jughead would settle for someone like her? Yeah, right.

"I promise you this time, no more girls, no more lies" He said making her snap out of her thoughts. "I'm gonna be there for you Betty, every single time you need me or you want me too. I'm not gonna let you down anymore" He added. "Please, Betty. If I let you down this time, I swear I'll disappear from your life forever and I won't ever bother you again. Just please, give me one more chance"

Archie was safe. Archie was the smart choice.

"Okay" She said with a whisper, making Archie smile gratefully before hugged her and placed a kiss on her lips. It was sweet and soft, but just that.

"I don't think Veronica actually went to buy donuts so what do you say about getting some brunch?" Archie said with a charming smile, making Betty smile helplessly.

"I'd love that, Arch" She said, gazing at his eyes with new-found happiness. This time was going to be different.

"Then get ready and let's go" He said, and Betty nodded making her way towards her room. "oh, and could you…?" He said, and pointed at his neck, referring to her hickeys. She blushed again.

"O-Of course!" She said stuttering and scurried to her room.

X

It was probably the most romantic morning/noon Betty had in years. For the first time since ever, Archie was a complete gentleman, and he flirted with her almost the entire time, just wanting to make her blush and/or giggle.

Things were different for the first time, and she thought that Veronica was right after all. Betty got out of the loop she was trapped by going to the party, and that messed up Archie as well.

Still, even if she was having the time of her life, flashes from last night just were constantly interrupting her attention. She found herself spacing out a few times, and even comparing Archie with Jughead a couple of times in her head.

Once they finally were done, they walked hand in hand towards her dorm just talking about random stuff, until Archie made the most awkward question he could make.

"So, uh- Sorry to ask this really but I'm just curious" he said, his eyes looking forward to their way. "Who was he?"

"…What?" Betty asked almost chocking.

"Yeah.. Who was him? I just wanna know; in case of… you know if I see him or something" He said trying to look like he didn't care that much but Betty knew he was curious.

"Oh, uhm.." She tried, but she couldn't find the right words to say.

"Was it someone we know?" He asked.

"No, no." Betty said quickly. "I never met him before and he had a really strange name… I can't really remember" She lied. "But, I think he's one of the students that attend to the other University that was invited to the party? So it's not like I'm going to see him ever agai-" She stopped abruptly . "Holy shit" She muttered inaudibly, eyes wide looking at the figure that was leaning against one of the trees smoking a cigarette, still oblivious of her.

Of all the fucking places, of all the moments, he had to appear now.

He was wearing his the same leather jacket from yesterday and the sleeves were rolled up just before his elbows, he had a white shirt and dark jeans and his jet-black hair was slightly wet, indicating that he probably got out of the shower minutes ago.

Betty gulped soundly as she shamelessly checked him out.

Archie noted the sudden state of distraction of his girlfriend, so he followed her gaze.

It was a huge surprise when Betty felt him tense completely and muttering a 'what the fuck'.

Archie began stomping towards Jughead and dragging her with him, out raged, and for a minute Betty thought that he realized that he was 'the guy' and was about to hit him or something.

"What the fuck are you doing here?" Archie snarled, still grabbing Betty's hand hard and forcing her to stand a bit behind him.

Jughead seemed surprised at the sudden intrusion, because he blinked a few times before frowning down at him.

But after a few seconds, he smirked dryly.

"Archie Andrews, what are the odds, huh?" He said with a teasing smirk. He still didn't acknowledge her presence.

"I'm fucking serious, Jughead. What the hell are you doing here? Are you following me or something?" He asked with teeth gritted, eyeing him suspiciously. Jughead snorted.

"Don't flatter yourself, Andrews. The world does not revolve around you as you believe it does, much less mine." He said almost sounding disgusted. "I come here to do what everyone does. And that's to study" He said like it was obvious, and it was then when his eyes finally found hers.

His eyes glinted in recognition, darkening just a tone, and a smirk was almost growing from the corners of his lips. It only grew wider once he saw hers and Archie's interlaced fingers. Betty instantly evaded his eyes.

"Well, all accept you of course" he continued, eyes still on Betty. "You probably came here just to place your dick inside every hole you can find" He said venomously. "Is this your newest victim?" He asked sarcastically, making Betty snap her head to him, looking at him bewildered. 'How could he!?' Betty send him daggers with her eyes. How could he refer to her as a whore?!

"She's my freaking girlfriend so be more fucking respectful" Archie said, growling. Jughead let out a snort.

"Is she now?" He asked and eyed Betty up and down, shamelessly, while she stirred uncomfortably under his gaze. "What a nice relationship you two must have then" He said, sarcastically, but this time looking more at Betty than at Archie.

'Fuck you' Betty thought, well aware that his comment was malicious.

"Shut up!" Archie snapped. "I don't know why the heck you're here, and I don't care if you came for some type of sick-vendetta or something, but stay the hell away from me, from my friends and from my girlfriend, you hear?" Archie warned, and Jughead just smirked smugly at him.

"Pleasure, pal" He said carelessly, making Archie fume.

Archie turned around sharply, and began stomping away from Jughead dragging Betty with him.

"Oh, and next time be more careful with those hickeys, man!" Jughead called from behind, making Betty's jaw drop and Archie's face grow hot in anger.

"C'mon, Betty" He said, and began picking up his pace.

Betty turned one last time to look at Jughead, only to see him watching her go with the most devilish smirk she ever saw.

And that's when she knew she was fucking screwed.

x

Archie practically didn't say anything on her way back to her dorm. He was still fuming, and the only things she got out from him was that Jughead was a 'Envious, shitty person' that 'wanted to ruin everyone's life because his life was a huge pile of shit' and that she 'has to stay the hell away from him' because he was sure he was planning on ruining his life and everyone's that was around him.

And Betty panicked. She's never seen Archie despise a person so much, if she didn't know better she'd think that he was scared of him.

But that wasn't worried about that. Apparently Jughead hated Archie as well, and since Archie thought that he was planning some kind of revenge (for what, who knows?), she thought that the first thing he'll do was telling him that he fucked the hell out of his girlfriend (ex-girlfriend at the time) and he was the one responsible for those goddamn hickeys.

Archie was going to go ballistic if he knew.

So the first thing she did, was grabbing that piece of paper to text him.

B: 'We need to talk'

A few seconds later, a text came.

J: 'Who is this? ;)

She growled in anger, because she knew that stupid winky emoji meant that he already knew who she was.

B: 'Stop playing dumb'

She waited a bit longer for his next text.

J: 'Oh, it's you, Princess. I had a hunch that you were gonna text me soon. To what do I owe this pleasure?'

She could almost see his stupid smirk through her phone screen.

She began to type a long ass reply asking for him to not say anything (more like begging) but another text interrupted her.

J: 'Wait, let me guess.. to ask me not to tell your precious boyfriend how you cheated on him last night with me and that you also had the best sex of your life.'

Betty felt her heart stop, and her face grow impossibly hot.

B: 'I did NOT cheat on him.'

She didn't.

J: 'Yeah, right.'

J: 'But don't be ashamed, I don't really care'

She knew how the situation must look like to him. Everything that happened last night and how she didn't mentioned anything about a boyfriend then, but today seeing her walking hand in hand with a guy (a guy he hated, by the way). She realized that she actually looked like a whore now.

B: 'We weren't together last night, we broke up and we just made up today'

Her heart was beating loudly and nervously as she waited for his reply.

J: 'Riiiight'

B: 'GODDAMNIT, YOU ASSHOLE. I'M TELLING THE TRUTH'

She was furious now.

J: It's hot when you talk to me like that ;)

J: And please, Princess, I'm not that stupid, you know? Are you telling me that 'coincidentally' you fucked with some guy the only night that you broke up with you boyfriend?

J: You don't need to lie to me. Your boyfriend doesn't satisfies you, so you cheat on him with something better. It's actually not a surprise that he doesn't.

B: Shut up.

J: I'm not talking, love. I'm texting ;)

B: GOD. Stop it! He cheated on me yesterday okay? So I broke up with him, we just got back together.

She was ashamed of her confession, but for some unknown reason she had to make him believe her.

J: 'So you're telling me that you got back with some dude just a DAY after he cheated on you?'

B: 'Yes'

J: 'Why in hell would you do that? No dignity or something?'

Betty fumed.

B: 'I think that's none of your business'

She waited even longer than before for his text.

J: 'You're right, is not. Just like whatever the hell you wanted to tell me about your relationship isn't. So why the hell are you texting me?'

Betty took long, deep breaths before replying.

B: 'Just please don't tell Archie anything'

She didn't know what else to type.

J: 'I thought that you did NOT cheat on him, changed your mind?'

B: 'I did NOT cheat on him!'

J: 'Then why does it matter?'

B: 'Because he apparently hates you.'

J: 'Hahaha. That he does, and he's also freaking terrified of me.'

Betty frowned at this. So maybe he didn't just 'looked' scared, maybe he actually was. But why?

Still, she decided to ignore the subject for a while.

B: 'Would you just keep your mouth shut please?'

J: 'Give me one good reason why I should, princess.'

B: 'Oh my god. I'm begging you, please don't say anything'

J: 'And you really think he won't realize about it himself? You won't be able to keep your hands off me for long ;)'

Betty let out a loud, frustrated growl.

B: 'It was a ONE TIME thing, it won't happen again. Ever'

Her heart was hammering in her chest now, and she was glad that he couldn't see her.

J: 'Wanna bet on that, Princess?'

She didn't reply.

J: 'Hope you're up for some fun, because in no time you'll be begging again, but for something else'

She stared wide-eyed at the text, feeling her face explode.

J: 'Can't wait to see you again. Tell Archie I say hi ;)'

She was so fucking screwed.

A.N.:

I know what some of you are going to say 'Silvana, how could you?' Well... I know guys and I'm sorry, but i LOVE drama and i'm not into fics where things are all easy and fluffy since the very beginning... so, expect more of this. And trust me, I like Archie even less than you do!

So, Juggie's up for some mischievous fun with Betty, are you? ;)

Thoughts?