This is my first ever fanfiction, it takes place the night before Archie's trial, I plan on making it several chapters :)

As I lay in bed unable to sleep consumed with the fear of what tomorrow may bring, all I can think about is one thing.. Archie, as i think of him I feel a sense of guilt wash over me, the same guilt I have felt every time i have though of him since the night we kissed. Although we never talked about it and just pushed it under the rug, if im being honest with myself i know that kiss meant more to me than I let on. And a big part of me can't stand the idea of Archie going to prison tomorrow for God only knows how long without at least telling him how I feel. But I can't, for the same reason I can't even think of Archie without feeling guilty... Jughead and Veronica. Turning over in my bed the one tiny portion of my brain still capable of hope and optimism is in full contol, as I look over at my phone imagining that Archie might be feeling the same way right now and that he could possibly decide to tell me. But the rest of my brain soon regain's control and reminds me that if Archie is awake and thinking about anything right now its his future not me. Accepting that sleep is not in my near future I get out of bed and walk over to my window. Fully expecting to see closed curtin's as Archie and Veronica take advantage of what may be their last night together for sometime. But to my surprise there he is looking across at me the red headed boy who has occupied the window across from mine and my heart for as long as I can remeber Archie Andrews.

Staring across at me i see him pick up his phone and my heart begins to race with anticipation. After some time my phones goes off and I walk over to it. What i read on my screen allows the hopeful part of my brain to again regain control "do you think you can sneak out?" I hesitate for a second before answering, thinking of my mother and sister who since recent events have become guard dogs, monitoring my every move. But I can't worry about that right now all I can think about is Archie. I pick up my phone and reply "give me 5" within seconds he has replied "i'll be out front" I pull on the clothes closest to me and make my way downstairs by the time I reach the front door Archie is waiting for me. "Hey" i say, he turns to meet the sound of my voice with a consered look on his face. That being said you cant really blame him given his current circumstances. "can we go somewhere and talk?" he asks "sure" I reply quickly before joining him in his car, willing to go anywhere if it meant i was with him.

We drive for a while, with nothing but the sound of the road until we pull up to sweet water river. Archie sit silently next to me in the dirvers seat hands in pockets. Even in the middle of the night, sitting in a car in the dark archie has the ability to make me feel completely safe, I cant help but begin to mourn this sensation of safety knowing it could soon be gone.

Archie: Betty?

Betty: yeah Arch?

Archie: do you ever wish you could go back?

Betty: to what?

Archie: I don't know, how things used to be. Just us and a booth at pop's, I always felt most myself when it was just Archie and Betty against the world. Back before things got so...

Betty: complicated?

Archie: yeah

I examine the look on Archies face as he stares across at me, and as I do I feel as though my heart could break into a million peices seeing the pain in his eyes as he stares back at me.

Betty: somtimes... then sometimes I just think we were ignorantly blissful. Our lives weren't any better then we just didn't realise it.

Archie: I guess, but things sure felt better. Betty can you promise me something?

Betty: anything

Archie: If I go away tomorrow, if they find me guilty...

Betty: they won't !

Archie: but if they do, will you visit me. No matter what has happened in my life, no matter how bad things have gotten you have always been there. And if Hirum wins tomorrow and takes everything from me, I need to know that I'll still have you that you will be the one thing he can't take.

I sit there looking at Archie as the weight of his words hit me.

Betty: try and stop me, besides i'm sure Veronica will need company on her drive down every chance she gets anyway.

Archie: I asked Ronnie not to visit me, if I go away Betty it'll be for a long time. And i can't have Ronnie waiting for me to come back. Especially not given the way I feel...

Im trying to process Archie words but I just sit their not fully understanding what he means but to scared to ask, to scared to tell him how I feel just in time for him to be taken away.

Archie: I feel guilty

Betty : for what

Archie : for wanting what i want, for wanting you Betty

I linger in his glare before both our bodies are overcome with lust, years of built up wants pulling us together like magnates. Before i know it Archie is on top of me begining to take his shit off. I stare up at his frame, my brain begging me to think of the consequences of the choice I was making, but my heart was in full control.

"Are you sure?" Archie asks as he begins to unbutton my dress. "Yes" I reply before our lips meet again.

The next morning

I wake up aware I am not in my own bed or any bed for a fact but it takes my mind a minute to gather it's thoughts and process the night before. I lay there in the back seat of Archies car wrapped in his arms, I had never felt so safe yet so terrified in my entire life. Archie begins to stur and I can tell by the light that the sun has just risen. Meaning both of us will have enough time to return to our beds without anyone realising we where ever gone. "Morning" Archie says in a croaky voice. "Morning" I reply the weight of our actions sitting heavely on our shoulders, tension filling the air as we both try and assess whether the other regrets their actions. We lay their silently still wrapped in each others arms for a while before Archie breaks the silence "we should get home before anyone realises we are gone" And with that we get up get dressed and begin to drive home. The drive is done in silence until we pull up to our street. Just as i'm about to get out of the car Archie grabs hold of my hand "Betty?" He asks waiting for confirmation im listening "yes Arch" I reply "will you keep your promise?" He asks with a sad look in his eyes "try and stop me" I reply the realisation that this may be the last time I see Archie outside of a prison for a long time. And just like that I walk inside and begin to ready myself for what im sure will be one of the worst days of my life.