[ as they make their way through the crowd as it disembarks, he continuously glances back at archie, as if making sure he doesn't disappear. it still seems like a bizarre dream that he's here and jughead doesn't want to lose his best friend again. not when there are so many questions to be answered.

fortunately, the trip to the apartments isn't long, giving jughead some time to think about the connotations of archie being here. he'll have to find a sub to contract if he doesn't want to end up like stiles. being demoted to a sub because he refused to contract anyone. he has no doubt archie might do the same, but he can't allow his friend to be stuck as a second class citizen like him. and then there's the quota, which jughead is sure archie won't have a problem with. after all, girls flock to archie and he'll be able to find someone to bump uglies with.

( he pushes down a strange feeling that rises up inside him at the thought. no, he is not jealous. )

stepping into the elevator, he waits for archie to join him before responding. a little privacy is needed for discussions like this. ]

Obviously I agree. Veronica is clearly an exception, but money tends to corrupt far too often. Still, I plan on taking advantage of the greater resources I have here.