Veronica's POV

When we walked out of the hospital Archie and I looked at each other. How the hell were we going to be Jughead and Betty? Those two were hopelessly and utterly in love. Archie and I could barely look at each other. We weren't the Romeo and Juliet of our generation. If we were I'm sure we'd have the same end. "Ronnie..." He sighed as he stared into my eyes for the first time in a while.

"Yes, Archiekins." I tried my best to smile back at him.

"You've been cheating on me haven't you." He hesitated nearly slipping on his words. I bit my lip realizing I might as well be honest.

"I really thought...Archie I truly believed we'd beat this. But you and I lost each other in the middle of it all. Jughead and Betty were able to get their love back. We aren't going to. I find myself avoiding you as much as possible. When you went away I didn't visit as much as I should've. I joined the Serpents for survival and Sweet Pea and I...it feels right." I blurted out. 

"It's okay Ronnie it's not your fault. We both made mistakes...what we're about to do isn't about us. So if we have to pretend to be just as in love and powerful as Betty and Jug. We'll do it. I know you're capable of faking it, Ronnie." Archie said as he turned to walk ahead of me.

"Don't you dare put this on me...you love Betty Archie. In fact, I'm pretty sure you still do. And that is just sad. Jughead is laying on that girl's pillow right now. He will probably stay up all night for the next week watching her breathe. Could you do that? Archie...you couldn't even lie to my father. Look let's check the baggage at the door and make our best friends proud. As acting queen I demand it." I looked up at him.

"As acting king, I'm willing to look past it. Let's get to the Whyte Wyrm. I feel like we're going to need other Serpents behind us in order to convince your father. " Archie sighed as we walked towards his car.

"Also you have to get on a bike. The car isn't believable. Especially when it's Fred's construction truck." I shook my head with disgust. I looked down at Betty's jacket and sighed. I come off at such a cold-hearted vindictive bitch...but I'm not strong like her. I don't know if I can do this. 

"Okay, princess anything else..." Archie's annoyed tone made me laugh. I have had it up to here with his attitude. While I was busy trying to keep my father from murdering half the town last year, Archie was chasing around Betty like a lost puppy. After he so coldly rejected her for me...mind you.

"You're kidding, right? Betty had a seizure Archie...more than one. She was poisoned...the Ghoulies and my own father are behind it. If something happened to my best friend...I would pretty much off myself. Keep that in mind. So as acting Serpent royalty we will do whatever Jug and Betty want us to do. Is that clear?" I said, giving him daggers.

"Crystal...Ronnie...I'm sorry." Archie let out a long sigh. 

"Well if you want me to believe you...let's do this for Betty. I know if I say that you'll do everything in your power to make sure the Serpents remain on top." I said as I opened the passenger door to his car. He nodded as he got behind the driver's seat. It was off to the Whyte Wrym to drop off his car. We'd borrow Jug and Betty's bikes and head towards the Pembrooke.  Toni, Cheryl, Sweet Pea and the rest of the Serpents were about to realize we needed all the help we could get.

We pulled up to the Whyte Wrym, Archie got out and I followed. Something made me stop...panic began to set in. What if what happened to Betty was a distraction...I could feel it. Something much worse was about to happen...things would change...more people could potientially get hurt. All of sudden I was frozen, tears fell down my face. Archie turned around and wrapped his arms around me. "We got this Ronnie. Don't worry." He assured me.

"Archie what if we're too late." I sniffed.

"I'm an Andrews Ronnie...I'm never late. If anything I'm too early." He said grabbing my hand and leading me towards the bar. I liked this Archie.