Chapter 1

"How many times Jug? How many times ate we going to push each other away?!" yelled Betty her eyes began to fill but her tears never fell. It was the fourth argument this month, but none were like this. She knew it was over it just had to be said. Jughead tuned his hard cold gaze at her, "Until it sticks. That was my dads one chance at going straight and I wreaked it "I'm not going to destroy you to," Jug turned at slowly walked away missing the tears that finally fell from Bettys eyes.

Betty stood there listening to her now ex-boyfriends engine turn on. Before leaving Jughead turned slightly to look at Betty but stopped. He knew if even allowed himself to look at her he would jump off his bike and run back to her. But he told himself many times that this was for the best. It had to be done know, especially after that performance on stage not too long ago.

'It had to be done' he thought leaning forward and with that last thought he left.

Betty stood in from to the White Worm with nothing but shock. It had finally happened, she knew her relationship was only hanging on by a thread, she knew it would be over soon, but not like this. Not when she was trying to fix things. She willed her feet to move making her way to a small bench in from of the bar. She sat down with her elbows to her knees and face to palms.

Sweet Pea, who was leaning against the bar, had witnessed the entire break up. He didn't mean to, he just happened to walk about the bar at the wrong time. As Jugheads friend he thought it best to leave the situation be and just go back inside the bar. But at the same time he felt conflicted, it just didn't sit well with him leaving this small golden blonde hair girl here alone in from of the White Worm, in serpent county.

"Take her home," Sweet Pea tuned his head to see a Toni standing next to him with her arms crossed. "She's having a hard night," turning her gaze to look up at Sweet Pea "and I'm sure Jughead will appreciate it. OH and while you're at it I'm sure she wouldn't mind a little beer." Toni slipped two beers in to Sweet Peas large hands, spilling a little. After she gave him a slight smile and rushed back inside returning to her station.

The tall serpent stood there for a while, eventually making his way over and filling the empty seat next to her.

"Rough night?" he asked passing her one of the beers Toni and just given him.

Betty looked at him with confusion written all over face. Out of all the times she had seen him, he had only spoken to her once. "I'm guessing you saw," questioned Betty accepting the beer. She took a sip, wincing at the taste.

Sweet Pea smiled and a small chuckle, laughing at her disgusted face. His smile faded while turning his head forward, he took a sip of his own drink "Yea, I saw,"

Betty looked at him then the floor, then chugged the remainder of the drink down her dry parched throat. She sniffed her nose and used her hands to wipe the remainder of the tears from her face. "Thanks" she said placing a fake smile on her face. Sweet Pea though, could tell her smile was just a cover up for all the grief.

Sweet Pea leant backwards against the rusted bench, propping his arms to rest on the backrest. Betty was to preoccupied to notice Sweet Peas long. Soft gazes at her. He hadn't noticed but after meeting Betty for the first time, he always held a soft spot for her. He could still remember the first time he laid his dark haunting eyes on he golden blonde.

Sweet Peas Memories-It was shortly after Jugheads transfer to Southside High. Sweet Pea who had already fallen in to a bad mood from failing yet another test that week was about to turn to next hallway when a short blonde stopped him. "Excuse me, but do you by any chance know where the Red and Black is?" she asked almost whispering the last few words. His lips parted slightly and he gave off a puzzled look. A look that said 'what is this norther doing in the southside' She wore a pink shirt what had a white collar attached. Below she wore skin tight blue jeans and a pair of simple white sneakers. She had beautiful golden blonde hair that fell past her shoulders, and flawless porcelain skin. Perfection was what he first thought, 'Too beautiful'

"You alright"

"Yeah, I'm fine," muttered Betty

"I wouldn't worry all that much about Jones, he's just…having a hard time."

Betty gave a small chuckle and slowly leaned towards him "Aren't we all." Sweet Pea brought his beer up to his mouth, the drink hovered over his lips while he gave a dry "Yeah"

His eyes wandered over her small petite frame, his eyes lingering over her fit, toned legs, He turned his gaze away and began clearing his throat. As if capturing her attention, she turned. Now it was her turn to study him. Unlike Jughead, Sweet Pea was taller and more in fit. He a creamy skin color and had long dark hair. She found it odd that felt comfortable being near him. Though she was told countless times by Jughead that he was just as ruthless and shady as FP, it didn't affect her in the slightest.

"That dance…" he turned cocking an eyebrow at Betty "…was not expecting that."

Betty's eyes grew wide with embarrassment "You saw that, please tell me you didn't see that," she yelled while turning 50 shades of red. "Please, please forget about that!"

"Are you kidding there is no way I'm forgetting that." he laughed smiling at Betty who was to embarrassed to look at him.

They sat there for a while in a comfortable silence that was broken by a loud jingle comping from Bettys cell phone. Betty slid her hand into her back pocket taking out her phone and reading the caller I.D 'MOM'. Her eyes rolled not wanting to answer. She didn't feel up to getting a long lecture from her mom after experiencing her first official breakup. 'Great as if I didn't have enough things to worry about now I have to walk home.' she thought. She slid the phone back in to her back pocket and turned to face Sweet Pea. She was distraught and ready to hit her bed.

"I have to go," said Betty grimly almost dreading the words

"Need a ride?"

She raised her eyebrows, surprised. "I live next to Archie Andrews." She stated remembering the night Veronica called her informing her of the throw down that happened between the Bulldogs and Serpents.

"That's fine I don't plan on causing trouble tonight." he said reassuring her. He stood up making his way toward a near by trash can throwing away his beer. He motioned for Betty to do the same.

A low engine suddenly rumbled and quickly shut off from behind her. She turned quickly to see Sweet Pea leaning over his bike. "You ride a bike,"

"Is that a problem," rocking his head to the side while giving a devilish grin.

Betty shaked her head nervously and gave a small "No"

"Well…" He spread his arms wide in surrender. "Hop on then"

"You're not going to…you know crash, right?" questioned Betty

"Don't you trust me?" he asked in return, his voice teasing her. Betty Didn't know how to answer him. She had only known Sweet pea for a while but his was there first actual conversation. Did she know him well enough to trust him.

"I trust you," she whispered

Smirking, He handed her a helmet he retrieved from the small seat compartment. "Put it on," he demanded

Betty nervously slid the black helmet over her golden locks and awkwardly stepped over and straddled the bike. "Hold on," he ordered, taking hold of the handle bars. Not knowing where to put her hands she timidly placed them over his broad wide shoulders. He paused and leaned back up taking hold of Bettys small hands and placing them around his torso. She blushed lightly at his touch. As he started the engine Betty held Sweet Pea tightly focusing on his intimidating serpent tattoo. As they started moving Betty felt free feeling the liberating sensations hit her.

Sweet Pea Began to slow his bike down, slowly approaching her house. She hopped off and slowly began removing her helmet, noticing Sweet pea doing the same. They slowly approached each other looking each other over. Neither of them knowing that they both were feeling a strong attraction towards each other.

"Good night, Sweet pea" she whispered turning to walk the steps to her house. She was stopped when a sudden hand reached out and gripping her wrist. "See you later, Cooper" he said

She smiled, pulling her hand away. He watched as she retreated back in side her house. Betty leaned up against her bed room door, smiling to herself. She kicked off her jeans, and shoes and quickly snuggled underneath the sheets. Falling into a deep and necessary sleep. Not knowing Arche was texting Jughead informing him who just dropped Betty home.