Jughead was glad to see the turn out for the drive-in's final night, the destruction would start the following day. He still had no idea where he was going to stay after tonight, he had so much on his mind lately that he hadn't actually put much thought into it. Now it was a bit late and he had no where to go. He would figure it out somehow. It wasn't long until the movie started when the booth door open to reveal Betty.

"Hey, so your plan?" It had been killing him for the last couple of hours that she was off doing something and hadn't told him what it was.

"Don't worry, it went off without a hitch, it should all come together tonight."

"What did you do Betty?"

"Don't get mad?" He defintely didn't like this, he turned towards her then so he could watch her face fully.

"I won't get mad."

"I told Mr Andrews." He sighed loudly when she said that, he hadn't expected that.

"Told him what exactly?"

"Basically everything, minus the breaking into the car, her having a gun issue. I figured he didn't need to know that."

"How did he react?"

"He was worried, very worried. He's heading to the school tonight to 'find' them. He promised not to let on my involvement in it all. He told me he will find a way to sort it out."

"I don't blame you for doing it. It got to the point of needing drastic measures. But Archie is going to be pissed if he finds out you did this."

"I know, but I did it for his own good."

"I know you did Betty. Just giving you a heads up. I know it wasn't easy for you." He watched as she nodded at him. "Right, time for the movie, you wanna get drinks?"

"Yeah, I'll be back in a minute."

He started the movie then, the trailers started the play on the screen, he knew why Betty had done it but he couldn't help feeling that she was going to be the cause of a rift between her and Archie. He knew it was going to hurt her if that happened and he knew he shouldn't feel happy by the idea of them having more space between them. He tried to put a smile back on his face as Betty made her way back into the booth.

"Jeez Betty, I said drinks." He laughed as he saw she had her hands full of sweets, popcorn and two hotdogs, the drinks tucked in under her elbows, he rushed up to help her with the load.

"I know but I was hungry, figured you wouldn't mind eating?"

"I never mind eating." He laughed with her as she started setting all the food out for them. "Come sit, the movie is starting."

Betty settled in to sit with Jughead then, space was tight in the small booth, it was really only made for one person but she was surprisingly comfortable. She started to look around the small booth, she noticed a couch took up most of the space in there but it wasn't in a position anyone could work from, you couldn't see the screen from there. It seemed like an odd piece of furniture to have there, no one was ever in here other than to set up the movies, but as she looked closer she noticed it was old and worn. There was a shirt over one of the arms and even though it was hard to make out, she was pretty sure she saw a bag tucked away behind it. Jughead was focusing on the movie as she got up to investigate it, as she bent down to look she saw more than just a bag tucked away out of sight.

"Jughead what is this?"

"What's what Betts?" He hadn't even noticed her leave his side but turned to see her holding his bad and sleeping bag in her hands. "Betty..."

"Are you sleeping here?"

"I was temporarily staying here, obviously not past tonight though."

"How long is temporarily?"

"Not long Betty, don't worry."

"Why aren't you staying at home?"

"My dad went a little off the rails after he lost his job, I just couldn't stay there."

"He lost his job at the beginning of the summer Juggie."

"Yeah."

"And your mum, Jellybean?"

"My mum had enough, took Jellybean and left. I couldn't leave him here alone, he keeps saying he will get his life back on track, I need to be here for him." Betty went and sat back next to him then.

"I get that. So you stay here when things get bad?"

"That's how it started. It turned into a more constant thing a little while ago."

"I'm sorry Jughead. What are you going to do now?"

"I'll figure it out Betty, I'll be fine. Please just drop this."

She didn't look like she liked it but she quieted down then, Jughead worried slightly at how easy she had caved, it wasn't like her at all, but he dropped the issue as well.

Fred hated what he was about to do to his son, but after what Betty had told him he knew he had to do it. When Archie had told him about this mysterious girlfriend, he had just figured she was a more popular girl at school, or had strict parents so they couldn't come out with their relationship. He never expected this, everything fell into place though, it all made a little more sense now. He found the school door was unlocked when he got to it and let himself in, it was quiet in there, Betty had said they would be in here tonight but she didn't know exactly where. He decided the music room as a good place to start, he walked as quietly as he could as he made his way there. As he got closer he heard noises, he thought someone was playing music in there. As he walked around the corner he saw a scene he hadn't wanted to see, it confirmed everything Betty had said when he saw Archie and Ms Grundy in an embrace on a small sofa in the music room. He made himself storm into the room.

"Archie!?"

"Dad! What the hell?"

"Oh no, you don't get the questions right now. What the hell is going on?"

"Dad, you don't get it."

"I think I get the general idea, maybe you can fill me in when we get home."

"Dad, please don't be mad about this."

"How can I not be Archie, she's your teacher, she's taking advantage."

"She isn't dad."

"Archie, you don't have to defend me." Ms Grundy had stood up now and she looked nervous as she looked at him.

"You understand what I must be thinking right now?" He asked directly to her.

"I never meant it to happen this way, truly. I'm not taking advantage of him, I really do care for your son."

"I don't want to hear that, that doesn't make it better."

"I know that."

"I should take this to the sheriff."

"Dad please don't do this."

"I don't want to hurt you Arch but this has consequences, she knew that going in."

"I did, but I did it anyway. That has to show you something."

"You made him hide information, lie to people for... I don't even know how long, at least since July, probably before."

"I hated doing that."

"Dad please."

"I'll leave, quit my job and leave town. I don't have to ever come back."

"I don't know about that."

"Dad, please don't involve the police. That should be enough." He looked at his son then, how upset he looked, this would have to be enough for him, to know she would be away from his son.

"Tell me this won't happen to another student, another child." He looked directly in the eye as she answered.

"I promise, no other students."

"Then leave, this school, this town, go and don't come back."

"I'll be gone by morning." She left then and he turned to face his son.

"I'm sorry Arch but that had to happen." He watched his son nod quietly at him, he knew he would forgive him eventually, he just needed time.

"I know. You mind if I go for a walk, I promise not to see her, I just need fresh air, I'll head home in a bit."

"Sure, I'll be at home when you get there. We can talk, or not, whatever you want."

Archie nodded again and then headed out, he walked straight out of the school and started to walk aimlessly for a while.

Jughead had surprisingly enjoyed the last movie at the drive-in, he thought it would be a horrible evening for him. He knew the reason he had enjoyed it, the same reason he had enjoyed everything lately. He hadn't noticed ever making the decision but somehow he and Betty had got closer during the movie, he had ended up with his arm around her back, she didn't seem to mind the placement of it though. He was almost disappointed when the movie finished and he had to move away from her.

"Walk me home?" He smiled at the question.

"Sure. Let's get you home."

It was a quiet walk back to her place, they didn't have much to say to each other, but it was a comfortable silence. It always seemed to be with her, he never felt uncomfortable when they were together. They approached her front door before long.

"Go back to drive-in, grab your bag, then come upstairs?" He looked at her questioningly. "Did you really think I was going to let you stay there anymore, I've been trying to think of somewhere else I could get you, I came up empty so you can stay with me."

"And your parents will be completely fine with that?"

"My parents will never know, we will find you somewhere else but I can hide you well enough for a couple of nights."

"And you couldn't tell me this before we left, now I have to go back."

"It actually gives me time to deal with my parents and get ready for bed before you get back. That wasn't the plan though, I really did just think about it. Just please come back?"

"Fine, I'll be back in a bit."

"Thanks Juggie." She went up on her tip toes then and kissed him on his cheek before going through her front door.

He could feel the slight blush and he knew he still had a stupid grin on his face when he turned around to see Archie staring at him from the street.

"Hi Archie. What's going on?"

"I could ask you the same thing, you and Betty now?"

"Not exactly, I'm not really sure to be honest."

"I didn't know there was any confusion."

"It's kind of new. Why does it matter anyway?"

"It's just weird that's all."

"How so?"

"You know what, never mind. Sorry, just shocked that's all."

"Right, well I gotta go. I'll see you later."

"Yeah, sure."