RYDER WAS IN THIRD GRADE WHEN he had his first heartbreak. It was when his younger brother, Archie, was failing school. Archie's best friend was Betty and Ryder always thought even at 6 years old, Betty Cooper was the love of his live.

One day when Ryder was at the kitchen table eating his afternoon snack, Archie burst into the kitchen with Betty on his tail, grins on both of their faces.

Archie plopped down beside his brother while Betty sat across from the two boys, a book in hand.

"Betty is gonna help me with school!"

Later that evening, Ryder had sat with his father, crying. Archie was going to marry Betty? Earlier that day when Archie and Betty ran off after studying, Ryder followed the two and eavesdropped, jealous of his brother and how he had a best friend. 

Ryder had never been good with people like Archie was, rather he liked to stay in his room and colour or play soccer by himself. Now, he wanted a best friend. 

No, he wanted Betty.

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2016

Ryder stood on his porch, suitcase in hand. He stared at the doorbell, contemplating if he should ring it. In all honestly, Ryder did not want to be back in Riverdale. He hated the small town but he definitely didn't like private school.

Ryder was startled as the front door swung open to reveal Archie. "Ryder?" Archie's face lit up in excitement at the sight of his older brother. "What are you doing back?"

Ryder shrugged, rubbing the back of his neck sheepishly as he stared at Archie. "I, uh, kinda got kicked out?" 

Their dad appeared in the hallway, his arms crossed as he noticed his other son in the doorway. He had gotten a call earlier that day from the private school, informing him on Ryder's status at school. 

"Surprise?" Ryder smirked at his dad, dropping his bag to the ground.

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