[ for a few seconds, jughead merely presses his lips together. this shouldn't be embarrassing considering how close they came to having sex the night in his father's trailer, but for some reason he feels awkward. maybe it's because the heat of the moment is gone. he knows he has no reason to be nervous—betty loves him—but it's the fact they're no longer in the privacy of the trailer that makes him sigh with mild irritation. ]

Anything from kissing to more.

[ he stops walking to stand in front of her, hand still in hers which he entwines their fingers. he lets his dance along her knuckles for a few seconds as he gazes at her. ]

It's a lot to ask of some people, but I love you, Betty Cooper. I want us to save our world for our friends. Veronica, Archie, Kevin. We came close that night, last night for you. But if you're not ready for anything, let me know. This shouldn't be the only reason we're together.