Part 1: Riverdale Reunion

It's the 10 year reunion at Riverdale High. Archie and the gang are all 28, but Betty and Veronica haven't been in touch with Archie since they were 25. They're all nervous to see each other again, but it seems almost like nothing has changed.

As soon as Archie walked into the gymnasium he saw Veronica in an expensive fur coat. This made Archie glance at his own 50 percent off tux and sigh. Veronica was dancing with Reggie…he was sure that Veronica had forgotten all about boring Archie. Then Archie saw Betty, she was as blonde as ever and she was alone at the punch table. He thought for sure that Betty wouldn't mind seeing him. He took in a deep breath and advanced towards her.

"Err…hi, Betty." Archie flinched because he was afraid that he would be rejected immediately. But he was shocked when Betty came running over and lovingly wrapped her arms around his neck. Archie was frozen for a moment then finally embraced Betty.

"I've missed you…it's been 3 years." She ended the hug and Archie felt something for Betty that he never thought he would feel. Archie had fallen in love with Betty…she had matured, become a woman. This entranced Archie. A slow song came on and everyone rushed to their partners. Archie desperately wanted to dance with Betty. Come on Arch, you can do this, he thought to himself.

"Would you like to dance with me?" Once again, he flinched, but Betty gently took his hand and pulled him out to the dance floor. Betty put her arms around his neck and Archie was hesitant to touch Betty's waste. It looked so delicate; it almost seemed out of bounds. But Betty took Archie's arms and put them on her waste herself. Archie was impressed by her confidence as well as her beauty. I'd better start acting more confident too, Archie thought. "You look amazing." Betty blushed.

"So do you." Archie was flattered but he knew that she was saying that to be nice, judging by his tux and his quickly gelled hair. Oh god, she doesn't think I'm attractive! I better boost up the confidence level, Archie was sure this would work. He slowly pulled Betty closer to him and pressed his lips against hers. Archie could feel Betty melting in his arms. Archie wished that the kiss would last forever, but he knew it couldn't, so he pulled away gently. Betty's eyes were still closed when he opened his. She opened her eyes and stared as if she were hypnotized, right at Archie.

Veronica was across the dance floor and she had seen the kiss. She was stomping her feet in fury. Reggie tried to calm her. "Honey bear! Don't be jealous, you're here with me, the most handsome guy that ever went to Riverdale High." Veronica acted as if she never even heard Reggie's comment and stormed off towards the enchanted couple.

Archie felt a tap on his shoulder and snapped out of his trance. He turned around and felt someone's lips shove into his. This kiss was not mesmerizing like the one he and Betty had shared. It was actually kind of painful and rude. He quickly pulled away and saw Veronica standing there. "Archiekins! I've missed you terribly. Let's never be apart again!" She kissed his cheek and began to hug him.

Archie looked back at Betty but she wasn't there. His eyes searched frantically for his true love and saw her leaving the building in tears. He tried to pull away to comfort her, but he was held in place by Veronica. "Oh darling, I love you!" Veronica kissed him again and as soon as Archie felt her hand on his rear he pushed her away.

"Listen, Ronnie, I'm flattered that you feel that way about me…but I've moved on to a different kind of girl, not one that isn't spoiled or rude, but one that is kind and smart." Veronica was at first appalled, but then she decided that he didn't mean to say that.

"Oh, Archiekins don't say that." She was pretending to cry. Archie tried to pull away again, but she pulled him in once more. This isn't working…this calls for drastic measures! Veronica thought, but then acted. She kissed Archie again, but this time it was a French kiss. Archie immediately returned the kiss. Veronica was pleased; she knew that no one could resist her when she played dirty. Archie's eyes flashed open and pushed Veronica away, realizing what he was doing.

"I'm sorry Ronnie…but I love someone else." He began to walk towards the door.

"Are you talking about that peasant, Betty? She doesn't deserve you! I do!" Veronica was screaming this for the whole gymnasium to hear. Archie ignored her and exited the building. Veronica's charm and beauty was finally defeated because Archie had finally grown up into a man. He could now see what made Betty a fantastic person, and he now saw Ronnie's ugly side.

Archie ran speedily through the parking lot until he saw Betty. She was sobbing while sitting on top of Archie's old jalopy. He saw that the light had been smashed; he knew that Betty was angry. He felt terribly about hurting Betty. "Um…hi." Archie finally said. This startled Betty and she quickly wiped away her tears, embarrassed that Archie had seen her crying. "I didn't mean to hurt you…I don't love Veronica…"

"Then why did you kiss her?" She practically screamed this and Archie jumped. He slowly started towards her and gently put his warm hand against her face.

"I didn't…Veronica is the same jealous teenager, but I've grown up. I see you now as the most beautiful person alive. I love you." When Archie said this Betty lit up.

"I love you too." Betty words were meaningful and passionate. It seemed like they were holding each other forever until Betty finally kissed Archie. This kiss had the exact same passion as their previous kiss, and maybe even more. When their kiss ended, Archie spoke.

"Let's go home." The word home meant so much to Betty. It meant that they were going to the spot where they would live together, raise children together, and die together.

When they finally arrived home to Archie's house (he has his own), Archie immediately led Betty to the bedroom where they would conceive their first child, and start the beginning of their happily ever after.

The End