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Unexpected Prom Date	By : Mika-Noel Category: Comics > Archie & Co. Views: 6842 -:- 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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And so they danced, and laughed, and drank punch, and joked, and talked. Betty sometimes went to dance with Reggie or other suitors, but never with Archie. And while it boiled Jughead's blood, he let her. He did promise her she could. So while she danced he brooded in the corner, ate snacks, and admired how lovely she looked. And he couldn't regret one penny spent on this expensive night.
Betty always made sure to let him have every other dance at the very least. He was her date after all. Nothing quite compared to the feeling of swaying gently to the music with her in his arms. She rested her head lightly on his chest, her spicy vanilla scent permeating his senses and intoxicating him. It felt so right, her in his arms. They were like two puzzle pieces side by side.
He felt Archie's eyes boring into them the whole dance. He obviously was jealous. Betty was hands down the prettiest girl at the prom, and she was avoiding him. Jughead, however, was receiving special attention. Sometime during the night, the confused stares turned hostile. And Jughead knew that Archie stopped perceiving him as his friend, and saw him as a rival for Betty's affections.
Archie was like a bottle of baking soda and vinegar waiting to be uncorked. The best part was that Jughead didn't care. Usually he would be loyal to a fault to his best friend, but Betty had always meant more to him. And now that Betty was done with Archie, he said good riddance. So he simply laughed off his best friend's disdain with good humor and continued leading Betty through her dream night.
After a long while of dancing, the two of them decided to step outside to the courtyard to get some fresh air. They were both exhausted, but smiles were pasted on their faces He still joked with her, and twirled her around the outside humming “I know you” from Sleeping Beauty. Her laughter was worth it, and she positively sparkled with glee.
“Juggie!” She laughed, pulling them both to a stop outside of the water fountain.
“What?” He asked innocently, a cheeky grin pasted on his face.
“Juggie.” She said, more seriously.
“Now you're scaring me, Blue Eyes.” He raised an eyebrow.
“I'm trying to be serious!” She bopped his arm.
“Okay, okay!” He was still smiling like a fool. “Out with it!”
“I just wanted to say that this night has been absolutely perfect. No one has ever taken me on a date so wonderful. Not even Archie.” She took a step closer to him. “You really helped me, you know. I don't think I could have kicked the Archie habit without you. Thank you so much. For everything.”
“Betty, you are acting like we are never going to see each other again.” He tugged playfully at one of her curls. “I will always be here to help you, and have a good time with you. And treat you like you are the special person you are.”
She caught his hand, stopping him from playing with her hair. He almost mourned the loss of the silky tendrils, but then she set him on fire. She brushed her lips lightly across his palm, before pursing her lips in a kiss. He held his breath. He always seemed to be living underwater when she was around, his heart beating loud in his ears.
Betty took a step closer to him, closing the distance, before lightly adjusting his collar and tie. Shyly, she looked up to him, her face only inches away. Her eyes were beautiful, the dress making them that much more blue. The stars reflected themselves in those pretty orbs, enchanting him.
“I really meant it earlier, you know. When I said you were handsome.” The words were quiet, almost a confession of a secret. His heart would give out soon, wouldn't it? But he'd die a happy man. Her eyes fluttered closed and she leaned into him, he only had to move a little to meet his lips with....
“Jughead, I trusted you!” An angry voice rang through the night and Jughead pulled away from Betty abruptly. There was Archie, glaring furiously at them.
He seemed to be so angry that his read hair was almost like flames. The freckles on his skin stood out more in the pale moonlight than normal. Fury radiated from him in waves, and he was clearly prepared for a fight.
“You were my best friend! But then you steal my girl?! What is wrong with you?” He practically spat the words.
“Archie, I am not your girl!” Betty began to step in, not liking the energy Archie was admitting.
“Betty, I'll handle this.” Jughead lightly pushed her behind him.
“But Juggie--”
“Betty.” He gave her the most serious look he had afforded her all night. “I need to do this. Just like you needed to come here tonight.” She sighed and backed off. He turned back to Archie.
“I didn't steal anyone. You drove her away yourself.” Jughead's voice was calm and measured as he dealt with the situation.
“That's bullshit and you know it!” Archie advanced on him. “Betty was mad about me days ago! And now... this?! All night you two were plastered all over each other, and then I come outside and see some romantic love tryst? And you expect me to believe that you didn't steal her away?!”
“Betty wasn't mad about you days ago!” Jughead's voice was starting to lose it's calm. “Don't you understand? You treated her like garbage! Always put her second to Veronica! Her 'love' for you had been waning over time, you just didn't give enough shits to notice! What happened was you breaking her heart for the last time and her being sick of it!”
“That's crap! A friend should never go after his buddy's girl!” Archie was getting more and more angry. “You betrayed me!”
“You don't deserve her, you jerk!” Jughead screamed these words. Betty was getting anxious, but his words caused her heart to beat with something suspiciously like love.“You never deserved her! You stole my girl! I loved both of you, so I wanted it to work out for you. I wanted you to be happy with her, but you fucked up! And I'm tired of watching your fuck ups hurt her! I swear to god, if you make her cry once more I will be forced to kick your ass!”
“Not if I kick yours first!” Archie growled. And then the first punch was thrown. It slammed into Jughead's jaw, and Jughead staggered back a bit, shocked. But then he glared angrily at his former friend.
“Juggie!” Betty ran over to him, panicked. He pushed her behind him again.
“If you want it to be this way, fine. I won't let you back into her life. You made your mistakes, and now you must live with them.” Jughead had recovered so quick Archie didn't have a chance. A left hook to the jaw sent Archie reeling. A growl came from the other boys throat and he ran towards Jughead in a full on football tackle.
They rolled on the ground for a bit, punching, kicking, even biting. Testosterone riddled the air as they went at each other full force. The air was quiet except for the sound of flesh smacking flesh, grunting, and yelling.
And then a sob broke the silence. Chills went up Jughead's spine, because he knew that sound. It was Betty crying. And it was enough to distract him long enough to get a nice blow to the head. He saw stars for a minute before he realized that Archie was getting ready to make the next punch.
“Archie Andrews!” Betty stepped between them, her sexy heels clacking on the concrete. It was then that the unbelievable happened. Betty drew back her perfectly manicured fist and slammed it right into Archie's eye. It was probably the most powerful punch of the night, and Archie yowled, covering his face. She glared furiously at him, tears streaming down her face.
“I'm ashamed of you!” She said, still standing in front of Jughead. All he could see was her derriere, but it was a fine one. “How dare you imply that I am an object to be taken! You act as if I'm a pretty bauble that someone can steal! Who I go to prom with and whom I choose to date is up to me and me alone!”
“Betty--” He began, but was cut off by her.
“And how DARE you hurt Jughead! I'm telling you this now, we are through! We WERE through! And I will never date you again! I don't care a lick for you anymore, Archie Andrews, so get out of my life!” She stomped on his foot with her spiky shoe for good measure, causing a rather shocked yelp.
She turned to Jughead, who was in better shape than Archie but still pretty battle damaged. Her hand went up to touch his bruised cheek but he hissed in pain. He realized now that tears stained her cheeks.
“Oh Juggie...” She moaned, empathetic. “Come on, let's get you some first aid.” She helped him stand up. Lovingly he reached out and wiped her wet cheek.
“I'm fine, Bets. Don't worry about me.” He offered her his best smile.
“I'll feel better once you get patched up...” She rubbed his back lightly, comforting him. They walked into the reception hall and everyone grew quiet. Then there were whispers. They ignored them and continued to head towards the medical center.
“Are you okay?” Jughead cast her a worried glance.
“Why wouldn't I be?”
“Well... you are crying. And... you did just end a rather long relationship.” As much as he hated to admit, Archie did hold a rather large place in her life.
“Oh, I'm not crying about that. I'm crying because you are hurt. That's the most painful thing of all.” She cast him a meaningful glance before urging him to sit down and pulling out the first aid kit.
Dare he even hope that she was starting to feel affection for him? Romantic affection? She was probably just relieved to be single for the first time in a while, and unhappy that people got hurt for her. He shouldn't hope. He couldn't have his hopes crushed now.
She took out antiseptic and made sure that all of his cuts and scratches were disinfected before liberally applying salves and bandages. As always, having her that close was intoxicating. But he wasn't going to complain.
“Careful with that ointment, Nurse Cooper. You'll make me break out.” He was partially joking, partially serious.
“Doesn't matter.” She replied. “You'd be handsome with the worst pizza face ever beheld.”
“Oh stop it.” He grinned. “You'll make me blush.”
When she was finished, she didn't move. Just continued being close to him. Then she leaned forward and put her head on his chest. She could hear his heart beat and she felt at peace again. Finally she yawned, but it was unintentional.
“If you don't mind, my lady, I think an early night would do us good.” Jughead rubbed at his throbbing head with a wince.
“I rather agree, good sir.” She nodded, and then, arm in arm, they walked to the elevators.
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