Why It's OK to Ship Archie and Betty on Riverdale

To say these two go way back would be an understatement — they have been friends since they were 4! When they were younger, Archie even kissed Betty and proposed to her. Ah, young love.

Sure, Archie breaks Betty's heart in the season one premiere, but maybe he just needs some time to reevaluate where their relationship stands. Based on the longing glance he shares with Betty in season two, episode eight, it's clear that he still has some unresolved feelings for his best friend.

When Archie first starts pursuing music, Betty is his biggest fan. On the flip side, Archie is very helpful when Betty tries to uncover the Black Hood.

Just look at those sweet faces. They have been friends so long, they probably have inside jokes.

When Archie's dad gets shot, who is the first person he calls? Betty. And when Betty is being blackmailed by the Black Hood, who is the one person she tells? Archie. It's clear that these two can talk to each other about anything.

Archie and Betty would never put each other in harm's way. When they are held at gunpoint by the Black Hood, Archie selflessly gets into the coffin so that Betty won't be harmed. And when Jughead and Archie get stranded on the side of the road doing an errand for Penny, Archie sets Jughead straight by refusing to make Betty come get them.

Even though Mrs. Cooper clearly disapproves of Archie, that doesn't matter to Betty. No matter what her mom thinks, she's still willing to fight for their friendship.

Again with those longing glances.

That kiss though! You can't tell me there aren't sparks between these two.