Nikki walked back upstairs after talking to her mother. She still wondered what Fp meant and wondered who her mother was talking to before entered the room. She walked over to her board, picked it up, and set it down on her bed.

" What are they hiding,'' she muttered looking at the pictures of her mom and Fp. Her widow opened and she turned to see who it was. Nikki smiled when she saw her favorite redhead, " Archie, you just left.''

He smiled and entered her room, " I know but Betty, Kevin, and Veronica want to met at Pop's,'' he explained walking closer to her. He looked at her bed and saw the picture board, " Why are looking at this?''

" My Mom and Fp are hiding something,'' She said turning back to the board.

Archie nodded, " so's my Dad,'' he said causing her to turn around, " when asked him what to do after Veronica kissed me e said he went through the same thing.''

" Do you think that are parents could be involved in this towns biggest secret?'' She asked him scarcely. He didn't respond for he knew their parents had secrets, " Well Betty and Jug are focusing on Jason Blossom's death and killer, maybe me and you can focus on our parents.''

He nodded, '' I think we can,'' him saying this made her smile, " so we going to Pop's or not?''

She sighed and nodded grabbing her jacket from the door knob. They walked down stairs together, Nikki completely forgetting her mom was home.

" Nikki, where you going?'' Cassie asked walking to the door of the kitchen, " Archie,'' she said in shock, '' how did yo.. when... when did yo..'' she stuttered, " window she said leaving the it at that.''

" Yeah,'' Nikki said, " um.. we're going to Pop's to met our friends. That okay?''

Cassie nodded at her daughter and the Andrews boy, " Just call if you go anywhere else.''

They nodded and walked out the door.. Archie grabbed Nikki's hand leading her away from her bike.

" Archibald, you know I don't like four wheels,'' she whined as he dragged her.

He laughed and looked at her, " Yes I think everyone knows of your hatred for four wheels. But it's cold so suck it up.''' She sighed and got in the truck

" We aren't even official and you're being protective,'' she joked as he got in. He Looked at her with a smile before pulling out of the driveway. After about ten minutes of driving they finally got to Pop's . Archie got out and again opened the door for her.

" We gonna have to talk about what we are,'' He said getting a nodded from her.

" And I still have to thank you Dad,'' She said as they walked toward the door. He opened it for her and they entered.

" About time you got here,'' Kevin said happily, "Wait did you two?''

" No" They said in unison as they sat down.

" Nikki I'm so..'' Veronica started but was cut off

" Veronica it's fine Archie explained everything,'' Nikki said getting a sigh of relief from the brunette.

She smiled at her, " Oh thank God. I don't think I could stay here if you hated me.''

Before I could reply a waitress cam over, " Chocolate milkshake,'' Archie said before I could. Their friends eyes widened at the exchange.

" That was adorable,'' Betty said in awe. I kicked her under the table get a wince of pain from her, " Ow..''

" What happened?'' Kevin but he probably already knew.

Before she could say Kevin and Archie said in unison, " She kicked you.'' Causing the three girls to laugh. Archie and Nikki shared glances at each other that went unnoticed by their friends except Betty.

" Okay what are you two hiding?'' She asked anxiously.

The redhead and blonde looked at each other before Nikki replied, " Our parents are keeping stuff from us.''

" I mean yeah all parents do,'' Veronica said unimpressed.

" No we mean stuff involving the town,'' Archie said getting Kevin and Betty's attention, " No one found it weird that Mrs. Ross, Betty's mom, and my Dad can't even be in the same room as each other.''

Kenvin nodded in agreement, " Now that you mention it I've seen it to.''

" Can you guys keep a secret,'' They nodded and leaned closer, " When Archibald and I first officially met, before my Mom told me to go find I seat I heard what Pop said to her.''

Betty looked shocked, " You said all you remember was meeting Archie.''

Nikki sighed, " I lied okay. I didn't want my Mom knowing I heard,'' She said trying to defend herself, " if she found out she would be pissed.''

" Nik, stop with suspense and say it,'' Archie said. She nodded before taking a breath.

" I heard her and Pop talking about Archie's dad and her. Something happened when they were in high school. That they won't tell us. I think that's why Mr. A, Aunt Ali, and Mom can't be around each other.''

They looked at her shocked, " Then we figure it out,'' Betty said getting a nod of agreement from everyone.