Archie's POV

I watched as Jughead carried Betty into her house, I looked at Veronica and sighed. "Betty gave me some amazing advice before this happened. " I said to her. 

"What was it?" V asked hesitantly.

"She said I needed to stop trying to be the boy next door, with the perfect life, perfect girlfriend, and perfect goals. She told me if people could see what she sees in me, they'd like me for me and I wouldn't have to put up this facade. I've been portraying this guy I'm just not. That's what broke us...I'm not the guy you want me to be Ronnie. I don't know if I can be. I want to work on us, but I think we need to take a break and start over before that can happen." I said as I grabbed her hand.

"I think... that would be for the best. Look Archie-kins...we've all been through a lot maybe taking a break it what we all need. How about a group trip? My parents, we'll be in New York all weekend and they need someone to check on the lake house. I know you're all not the biggest fan of my father right now. But he's assured me, as did my mother...Archie that he made a mistake. He didn't think anything would happen to Betty. If anything he would let me extend the invitation as an apology to Bughead." Veronica said.

"Ronnie, this could go one of two ways..." I said as I looked at her.

"We have to just take our chances Archie-kins are Riverdale vacation starts tomorrow at dawn. I imagine you'll be driving." Veronica said.

"Ronnie you talk me into the worst things you know." I laughed as I placed my hand on her leg.

"I'm hoping I can talk you into doing some more bad things to me...once we get to the lake house. Slow and steady wins the race, Andrews. And I'm a Lodge...I always get what I want." Veronica said as I parked the car in front of my house.

"Well Ms. Lodge, care to show me what you want in my room?" I smirked at her.

"Look at us taking it slow. I'm so impressed love." Veronica smiled as she grabbed my hand. I led the way up to my room, thinking this was what was right. I wasn't sure what was right anymore and I was hoping this trip was going to help all of us figure it out.

I looked across the street into Betty's window as I unzipped Veronica's dress. I watched as Jughead mimicked my exact movement on her. She looked up at me with this sadness in her eyes at only he could take away. I don't know why but I that night when I kissed Veronica I imagined it was Betty. We've all got darkness, but some of us don't even realize it's there till it's too late.