PROMPT: “Welcome to my humble abode.” “This place reeks of body odor and desperation.”
FANDOM: Riverdale
PAIRING: Reader x Archie
WORD COUNT: 502
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You weren’t sure what to make of the fact that you were paired with Archie Andrews for your chemistry report. At first you were pissed at the teacher for taking your usual partner away, but spending more time with Archie didn’t seem like a bad idea. The two of you had been great friends in the past including with Jughead, but at some point you all grew apart. You felt disappointed at first, but then you found some other great friends and realized that perhaps not talking to either of them was not a bad idea.
Every once in a while you saw him walking down the school corridors, and every once in a while the two of you would smile at each other when you passed each other. But that was mostly all. You didn’t talk, never mind the fact that the two of you had some classes together. He hung out with Betty and Veronica, and you with your friends.
The class had ended, and as you were walking out of the room Archie caught up with you, grabbing your arm. You stopped as you turned to glare at him. Realizing his mistake he apologized and took back his hand as you started walking towards your locker, him trailing behind you.
“Can you come over to my place tonight?” He asked out of the blue as you placed your chemistry book into your locker before slamming it closed. You looked at him with a raised eyebrow before letting out a sigh and nodding. He smiled before saying goodbye to you and walking away.
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When you arrived at Archie’s house you were greeted by his father who looked quite surprised, yet glad, to see you again. He commented about how he was glad that you and Archie were talking again as you listened to his rambling without saying much. You weren’t sure where you stood with Archie, and someone pressuring you into a friendship was the last thing you needed. Luckily you were saved when Archie climbed down the stairs after hearing your voice. You excused yourself before walking after Archie, letting him guide you into his room which was still at the same place as it was before. When you entered his room you realized that it hadn’t changed not one bit. Some of the things had been, of course, replaced, but the majority of his room was the same.
“Welcome to my humble abode.” Archie mumbled as you took a seat on his bed. You scrunched your nose, different smells reaching your nose. You were more than sure that Archie hadn’t cleaned his room for weeks now which was backed up by the fact that empty food packages were thrown onto the floor.
“This place reeks of body odor and desperation.” You commented, looking at him. He let out a chuckle before bowing, a smile on his face.
“Thank you. I try.” He said, making you laugh out loud. Perhaps the two of you could become friends again after all.