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[ she doesn't want him to be anyone but who he is. whatever disappointment she felt about him coming back and not remembering the things that happened between them was tempered by the guilt she felt about betraying jughead in that way. a part of her felt sadness but a part of her also felt relief.

and for once, it's archie that's not pushing her to temptation, he's being steadfast in this moment. so she nods in agreement, trusting herself only in that for now, turning her attention to the tv as he does.]

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( sitting in silence with betty is a timeless hobby, something they've done since they were kids in their backyards or his garage. one of their houses in the living room, spread out on the floor. they've stared at each other through a shared window, wordlessly seeking comfort during the highs and lows. right now, it feels tense. he picks at his thumbnail, fidgeting, trying to wrap his head around whatever plot's unfolding before them.

it's a heist movie? maybe? he missed the last fifteen minutes or so. ) Do you wanna watch something else?

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It's fine. [ to be honest, she doesn't mind it and she hopes that he falls asleep sooner rather. not just because he needs the rest but because she isn't sure how else to approach this situation.] It's better than some of the stuff on tv, right?

[overarches]

I know I said I wanted to watch something but we should probably call it a night. ( he is tired in a way that recovering takes its toll. he's groggy, but mostly he doesn't know what to do or say now either. it's awkward. he doesn't want their friendship to be weird like this. )

It's late and— ( i made it weird ) And we probably shouldn't be hanging out in my room after midnight if we don't want citations.

( it's true, although it sounds weak even to his own ears. )

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[ she would have been fine with sitting in silence to be honest but she's made things awkward. even though he implies that if she stays, things might happen that earns them a citation. so she moves to sit up.]

Yeah, [ she shouldn't have said what she did, brought it up again. and most of all, she knows he's got to be tired, despite having been asleep for as long as he had. sometimes it just works that way.

standing, she smoothes out her shirt.] Call me if you need anything, okay?