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Unexpected Prom Date	By : Mika-Noel Category: Comics > Archie & Co. Views: 6843 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Archie Comics, or the characters. I only own this story. I do not make profit from this story and only wrote it for fun.

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Somehow Jughead had managed to fall asleep that night. Exhaustion had finally taken it's toll and closed his lids. He slept surprisingly soundly despite his struggle to sleep, Betty's familiar form shaping his comfort zone. And when he woke up, it was already light outside, and a piece of paper was lying beside him. In Betty's neat writing it said:
Thank you.
I'll see you tonight, Mr. Jones.
Love,
Betty.
He groaned and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. Prom. He had been sleeping so soundly he had almost forgot. Almost. He did slightly remember the pain in his wallet.
And the danger of being more in love with Elizabeth Cooper than ever. He yawned and got up to take a shower. It was time to orchestrate the perfect prom night.
He made a mental note to make sure to wear his special cologne that Betty apparently liked. The same cologne that apparently made his bed smell.
The limo was right on time. He had it drive to the front of Betty's house instead of his own, considering the proximity of the two, and waited outside for it to show up with the corsage. It wasn't a long wait, but it felt like one.
He was nervous. He knew he shouldn't be, because it wasn't a date between two people wild for each other. It was just a friendly date between two people who care for each other, one of the two passionately in love with the other. Unrequited of course. Damn, what a situation he had gotten himself into.
Finally the limo showed and he allowed himself to walk to Betty's door and knock. Her father, Hal, opened the door and smiled at him warmly. That was unexpected. He was thinking it would be something more like a hit in the face with a baseball bat and a threat to his life.
“Jughead, my boy, how happy I am to see you.” He clapped him on his back. “And how refreshing. Can we talk a moment?”
Jughead swallowed, knowing that this is the part with the baseball bat. Instead Hal pulled him aside and gave him a serious man to man look. “Listen, Betty threw out anything that reminded her of Archie yesterday. I don't know what happened, but I want you to keep her mind off the break-up. And off reconciliation.”
“What are you saying, Mr. Cooper?” Jughead was seriously confused here.
“I have had to watch my little girl cry for years over Archie, who treated her terribly. I wanted her to make her own decisions, so I let it happen, but it wasn't without resentment. Finally she seems to have outgrown him, and I want her to find someone who will treat her right. And that means keeping Archie out of the picture.” He narrowed a look at him. “And keeping you in. What I know about Betty is that Archie only makes her heart-sick, but after she talks with you she is happy. And I want her to stay happy. You follow?”
“Sir, with all respect, I am one step ahead of you. This night is all about making her happy.” Jughead stared at the man earnestly. “You're daughter is an angel. She deserves that much. I know Archie is my friend, but I never liked the way he treated her and I promise you I won't make the same mistakes.”
Hal smiled and shook Jughead's hand. “I always did like you, m'boy. Even if you did clear out our fridge on a few occasions.” He walked to the staircase and called up. “Betty! Alice! Jughead is here!”
“Oh good!” Alice smiled and hurried down the stairs. “I have the camera all ready. I just pulled it from the charger. Hello, Juggie dear.”
Camera? Jughead thought, already realizing the situation he was in. But it wasn't all bad. He'd get a few good pictures with Betty. They didn't have nearly enough together.
That thought was cut short when he heard heels clicking against hardwood. His heart sped faster and his breath hitched as he fixed his eyes on the stairwell. And then there she was, so pretty it almost hurt. Her hair was pinned up in an elaborate bun, curls escaping and playfully tickling her cheeks. Her eyes were wide and blue and lightly lined with black, her lashes full and coy. Lips were painted just the right shade of pinkish red, drawing attention to the succulence. Her neck was long and elegant, and adorned with a silver and pearl design.
Then there was her dress. It had a corset type top that accentuated her trim waist and curved along the flare of her hips. It was embroidered with silver swirl and flower designs, and beaded with small white baubles that resembled diamonds. The front came up to a modest neckline, but the back dipped down to show her shapely shoulder blades and smooth skin. The bottom of the dress was like a waterfall, silky and cascading down from her hips like falling rain. And then her shoes were these strappy contraptions, white with small flowers on it.
She was enchanting. The dress brought out her pretty eyes and stopped him cold. He didn't realize he had quit breathing. He could kill Archie. He could kiss Archie. He didn't know what he wanted to do actually. Betty obviously put a lot of time into this dress, excited about going to prom with Archie. And then Archie let her down. He could kill him for that. But then Jughead had the opportunity to take Betty instead. And see her this way. And claim her as his date for the evening. He could kiss Archie for being an asshole and giving him this chance.
“Juggie?” Betty asked softly. Jughead realized that his mouth was slightly agape. He allowed himself to breath once more. Closing the distance between them, which wasn't far since she was now at the bottom of the stairs, he drew her hand to his lips with a kiss.
“You look beautiful, Betty.” He said honestly. She blushed as a response.
“You don't look so bad yourself, Mr. Jones.”
“Ah, right!” Seeming to remember last minute, he pulled out the box that contained her corsage and opened it. He gently took it out, then slid it onto her wrist.
“Oh wow. It's so pretty.” She smiled bashfully at him. “Thank you.”
“Pictures! Pictures! You'll be late!” Alice ushered them in front of the stairway for a photo shoot. She had them stand in various poses, together and separate, to capture their prom night. When she was finished she handed Betty her white beaded purse and ushered them out of the house.
Right before they left, Alice grabbed Jughead's arm. He turned to her.
“Mrs. Cooper?”
“Good luck.” She said, honestly. He knew what she meant. He nodded to her and turned to follow the beautiful creature that was his for the night.
“You rented a limo?” Betty asked, awe in her eyes. “Even Reggie didn't do that for me on junior prom!” She teared up.
“Tut, tut! Get in the limo, Cooper, before you ruin your makeup and blame me for it.” He playfully bullied her inside and she was an easy victim. They waved bye to her parents before setting off to the hotel that held the dance.
It was a quick ride, or at least it felt quick in the plush insides of the limousine. Jughead casually had an arm around Betty as they chatted about who they might run into. They decided that simply everyone would be there.
When they arrived, Jughead helped Betty out of the car, the true gentleman he was. She looked on in awe at the large, expensive hotel Ronnie had goaded her Dad into renting. Riverdale High would never see dances like the ones Veronica Lodge attended again.
They stopped outside the doors, right before the usher.
“Are you ready, Betty?” He asked, squeezing her hand for comfort.
“Yeah.” She nodded. “Just don't leave my side, okay?”
“I wasn't planning on it.” He put one hand to the small of her back and guided her to the door. After handing over their tickets they were in. The inside was glorious. It was decorated like the inside of a fishbowl, bubbles and large fish everywhere. A fake figurine like castle was in the center, just like the type you could buy at a pet store. It was like they stepped into another world.
Betty allowed herself to feel awe for a moment, before she realized everyone was staring at her. She blinked a few times, before wondering if she didn't manage to blend her foundation or something else equally awful.
“Juggie, is there something wrong with my face?” She whispered, nervous.
“No. Everyone just can't believe how gorgeous you are.” He winked at her before leading her deeper into the fray. “That, and they might be a tad bit shocked as to your partner.”
“What? That's not true. Why would they care if you came with me?” She scowled at him.
“Please, Betty. You know. I am known as a girl-hater. I'm not the handsomest kid around either, Reggie's got that spot. I'm pretty low on the social hierarchy, and would be lower if not for Arch and you. You are also pegged as 'Archie's girl'.” Jughead didn't look pleased about this revelation.
“Juggie, wait.” She tugged him to a stop before reaching up to brush his cheek lightly. “I don't care what anyone else thinks. You are the best friend anyone could have, and they are missing out if they think any different. And for the record, I think you are the handsomest guy in the room. So don't you dare start thinking that you aren't matched to me.”
“That means a lot to me.” He put his hand over hers, holding it to his cheek. “It really does.”
“Betty? Jughead?” The voice was familiar and sent dread coursing through Jughead. The one person he didn't want to see. What a way to kill the mood. His hand dropped.
“Archie?” Betty said, turning to see their new addition. Her freckled fling of the past walked up, wearing a rather tasteless white and yellow suit. Considering Veronica was wearing a pale yellow sparkly dress, it didn't take a genius to know that she picked it to match her. Compared to Jughead, Archie really was a little frumpy. Jughead was dressed tastefully in a black suit with a crisp cream shirt and a light blue tie to match Betty. He didn't ditch his trademark crown, and it made the look absolutely Jughead. Betty was suddenly very proud.
“Betty! I didn't believe Ronnie when she told me! You really did come with Jughead!” The shock was apparent on his pale freckled face and Betty scowled. She wasn't sure that she liked the way he put that.
“Yes, I did. He's been a great gentleman to me, he even rented a limo!” She smiled and threaded her arm through Jughead's.
“Why didn't you rent me a limo, Archiekins?!” Ron hissed, elbowing him in the ribs. Betty smirked a little at that. Archie surprisingly ignored her.
“You look real pretty tonight, Betty. Stunning, really.” Archie continued. Ron frowned, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing.
“Thanks, Archie.” Betty replied, rather cooly.
“Care for a dance?” He asked. Ron was full on glaring now, furious.
“Sorry, but I promised to dance with Juggie.” Betty sounded unconcerned. Jughead was proud of her.
“It's one of the many advantages to having Betty as your date.” Jughead added, to drive the nail into the coffin. Archie winced. He would be lying if he said he didn't enjoy seeing him squirm.
“Anywho, Juggie and I need to go over there. Alone.” Betty waggled her fingers at him. “Toodles.”
As they walked away they heard Ronnie utter a furious 'Archie Andrews!'. Both Betty and Jughead couldn't contain their laughter. They just knew Archie was staring at their backs like a fish out of water, while Ronnie beat him up.
“Thank you for taking me here. I think I needed that.” Betty was all grins now, and it was aimed towards Jughead. His heart grew warm.
“The night isn't over yet, Blue-Eyes.”
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