Waking up from a night like that wasn't easy, however, Betty managed to do so. Her blonde hair still in her usual ponytail, just more messy, pulling out the small hair tie, she put it aside and looked down at her sleeping lover.

Veronica was curled up against Betty's chest, her beautiful black hair, gently brushing across her face, her arms wrapped around Betty's waist. The blonde couldn't help but smile at this scene, she wrapped an arm around Veronica and sighed softly, closing her eyes again, though not falling asleep.

A few hours passed with the two just enjoying each other's company when there was a knock at the door. Betty slowly got out of Veronica's grip and opened the door, Jughead was leaning against the frame. Before he spoke, Betty gently pushed him out and stepped out herself to not awake Ronnie. "Yeah jug?" She asked and he suggested they all go to the lake in a little to cool off and enjoy a few more hours alone before they had to go back to town. Betty smiled and agreed to this idea then went back to Ronnie, who was still asleep.

She got back in bed with her lover and pulled her close, Veronica nuzzling closer and wrapping a leg around Betty. Shortly after, she opened her eyes and the blonde couldn't help but blush, her heart raced just from a simple look. Veronica sat up and yawned softly, she sat against the backboard of the bed, as did Betty "feeling better after some sleep?" She asked as she held her hand. Veronica looked down at their hands and smiled softly, intertwining their fingers. Ronnie nodded and rested her head against Betty's shoulder.

"Yeah.." She mumbled softly.

A few hours passed and now it was 2:30 pm, all of them were at the lake, enjoying each other's company, however Betty and Jughead could not keep their eyes off of Archie, questions swarmed into their heads. Why was he acting so strange? So distant? However the pair didn't confront this as they were sure that he would lie. Betty was sitting on a rock, her feet still in the water. Veronica swam over to her and sat beside her "you alright?" She asked, taking her hand gently.

Betty nodded "yeah, don't worry about it Ronnie" she smiled at her and kissed her gently, Veronica smiled softly and kissed back, pulling away slowly. "Alright...but I'm here for you Betts.." she whispered, Betty smiled "I know Ronnie.." At around 8:00 pm, they all drove home, Betty would be spending another night at Veronica's house and once they entered, Hiram walked up to them, his arms crossed.

The pair shifted a little before Veronica asked "what's wrong daddy?" Hiram sighed "why didn't you take Andre?" Veronica lowered her head, pinching the bridge of her nose "I don't need a baby sitter so I can spend a night with my friends" Veronica gently gripped Betty's hand and started walking to her room while she gave her a look of uncertainty. "Then what is this about an intruder in the Lodge? Hm?"

Veronica went silent for a moment "How did you take care of them?" He asked, Veronica turned to face him "who told you?" He didn't answer, Veronica gave Betty her bags and said "please take them to the room, I'll be back okay?" Betty nodded and whispered in her ear "don't mention what almost happened to me.." Veronica nodded "of course.." she walked to join her dad to his study and Betty walked to the room, putting their bags on the floor and putting Veronica's clothes away.

Once Hiram stepped in, he closed the doors and sat down in his desk chair, Veronica standing in front. "Who told you.." she stayed once more, her voice shaking with anger. Hiram folded his hands on his desk and said calmly "Andrews" Veronica scoffed, but before she could answer, he said "Why don't you go out with the boy instead of Betty? She can't protect y-" she cut him off "because of Archie not being there she was the ONLY one who could save us!"

Hiram raised an eyebrow "us? So all of you were hostages"

"yes! What do you think happened?! They only took me because I'm a Lodge?! They almost killed us if it wasn't for Betty! I don't need a man to keep me safe, I just need someone smart!" Veronica stated angrily. "Archie wasn't there then?" Hiram asked, Veronica shook her head "if it wasn't for Betty, I'd be dead right now"

She pulled away from his desk "I'm staying with her" Veronica walked out of the study and went to her room, closing the door. She locked it and laid in bed, sighing. Betty put a hand on her back and laid beside her, kissing her head. Veronica sighed "not gonna ask what happened?" She asked softly, her voice quiet. Betty looked at her and played with her hair gently "Only if you want to...it's not my place to know what happened.."

Veronica laid on her side and rested her head on Betty's shoulder "he wants me to leave you..." Betty closed her eyes and hugged her waist tightly "You won't...will you?" Veronica shook her head "Of course not...why would I?" Betty sighed and shrugged "I don't know.."

Veronica continued "he thinks I should have a quote on quote man like Archie to keep me safe, and I said I just need someone smart...he thinks that Archie was the real hero for notifying him instead of you actually saving us.." Betty sat up, Veronica sat up as well and put a hand on her back gently. Betty's head hung low "not only are you smart, but you're also gourgeous...and I'm glad I ended up being your soulmate..." Veronica said softly, her voice gentle and sweet.

"But your dad.." Betty answered and Veronica cut her off "don't worry about him...just worry about me Betts..." Betty looked at her "are you sure I'm enough..?" Veronica smiled and placed a hand on her cheek "We're soulmates aren't we? We're meant to be...right?"

Betty gently held her wrist and kissed her softly, pulling away after a little she whispered

"Right..."