A/N: A little drabble for cuties (core 5? with pre-relationship bughead and varchie aspects). The image is just because I like them soft and drinking milkshakes. Hope you enjoy! Happy Valentine’s Day!
Palentine's at Pop's by SunlitGarden
Swinging suspenders at his sides help him propel the jaunty confidence he needs. His gait doesn’t waiver at Veronica’s puzzled expression, nor Kevin’s mildly bemused one as he strides right up to their table prepared to take a seat. The subtle sway of a blonde ponytail makes his heart jump.
“Um, hey Jughead. What are you doing?” Veronica starts, trying not to glance behind him for any clues to a certain mutual friend’s whereabouts. “Besides getting food, which is pretty much a given.”
“Just showing some camaraderie for my fellow revelers. It is Palentine’s Day, isn’t it?” he rolls his eyes, sort of hating himself for using the term Veronica so vehemently insists is a thing.
The edge to his sarcasm drops off when Betty smiles at him, her expression bright enough to make his chest warm. Something south of his heart tightens at the way her skirt rides up against her thighs, and he has to distract himself with the happy thought that she’s scooting in to make room for him.
He slides into her side, bold enough to leave his arm up behind her. Like it’s normal. To pal around with Betty like this. He could certainly get used to it. Veronica and Kevin exchange a glance as his knee bumps Betty’s under the table.
But he doesn’t really care. It’s a holiday, a ridiculous one, and he intends to celebrate.
“Lend a guy a fry, would you?”
