Best Friends? ~A Bughead Story~

♡ ︎𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑇𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑦 ♡︎

Betty POV

It's been four months since Jug thought I cheated and we've been better than ever. It's also a very important day for me because it's my birthday. It's only 6:00am and Juggie decided to sleep at his trailer tonight because FP needed help with their truck. I laid in bed for about an hour when I heard my mom call for breakfast. I ran downstairs with a huge smile on my face. "Good morning, Mom." I said as I sat down for breakfast. "Morning sweetie. What's got you so happy." She asked me with a curious face. Does she seriously not remember my birthday? "Come on, mom. You know what it is." I said with a smile. "No, I don't think so." She says, looking genuinely curious. "Oh." I said looking down, upset. "What's wrong, honey?" She asked while walking closer to me. "Uhh... nothing. I'm just going to go to my room. I'm not hungry." I said with my head down, walking up the stairs. I got to my bedroom and laid in my bed. "Did she actually forget?" I said to myself quietly, a small tear slowly slipping down my face. I called Jug to see if he could come over today. I called him and he picked up on the 5th ring. He always answers on at least the first three. "Hey baby, what's up?" He asked through the phone. "Hey!! Do you think you can come over today?" I asked as happily as I could. "I can't, I'm sorry." He said very flatly. "Oh. Umm ok. I'll see you tomorrow." I said and then hung up. He didn't remember either. He's been my best friend since we were five and he doesn't remember my birthday. I can't lie, it hurt, badly. Maybe I can try calling Veronica and see if she remembers. "Hey B!!! What's up?" She asked with a peppy tone. "Hey V!! Do you wanna hang out today?" I asked her, trying to stay happy. "Can't. I gotta go. Bye babes." She said sympathetically. "By-" I tried to say bye, but she already hung up. Did they all forget my birthday? I'll text the group chat and ask if they are busy or see if they remember.

Me
Hey!! Is anyone free today?

Bubs🥰🤍
No, I'm sorry baby.🤍
I love you.

V🤞🏻👯‍♀️
Me too B! I'm sorry!

Cuzo❤️💋
Sorry cuz. I gotta help my mom.

Veggie boy🥕🐶
Sorry Betty. I'm taking Vegas to get groomed.

Kev🎬🏳️‍🌈
Fangs and I are going on a vacay! I'm sorry!

Faggot🏳️‍🌈👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨
Yea we're so sorry Lizzy.  (He calls her lizzy cause it's another name for Elizabeth)

Reg🏈😵‍💫
I'm stuck helping my dad with his car.

Sweets🥸🥗
I'm going to my moms today. Sorry Betty.

Pinkie📸💕
I'm helping Cheryl with her mom. I'm sorry.

Me
It's ok guys. I'll just go to the park.

I can't believe all of them are busy and none of them remembered my birthday. Just like I said, I went to the park. I walked back to the back of it and went to the river. I sat back there for about and hour, throwing rocks and occasionally letting a few tears slip. I stayed out there for hours after that. I haven't eaten at all because I just couldn't wrap my head around why. Do they not like me? Am I not important enough? Do I not matter? I just don't get how they wouldn't remember. I remember all of their birthdays and make sure they are special, but it seems they wouldn't be able to do the same. I laid down a little longer and by now it was 7:00pm. An hour ago. That's when this whole stupid thing happened. I heard my phone ding and I picked it up to see a message from Jug.

Bubs🥰🤍
Hey! I'm so sorry that we weren't able to hang out today, but do you wanna come over now love?😘💕

Me
Yea! I'll be there in 5!

I didn't want to say no because I did want to be with him, but I also didn't want him to ask what was wrong if I said no. I got up and started heading to his trailer and it was really nice out. It felt cool, but not like where it's not enjoyable. I got to his trailer and saw that none of the lights were on. I walked in and it was pitch black until I felt something behind me. I turned around and a light turned on. "Surprise!" I heard a bunch of people scream. I saw Jug standing in front of me, holding onto my waist. "Surprise, baby." He said quietly while pulling me into a kiss. "You... you remembered?" I said quietly, a tear slipping down my face as we pulled away. He quickly cupped my cheek and wiped the tear. "Of course, love. How could I forget?" He said, trailing his hands to my waist and pulling me into a hug. I turned around, forgetting everyone was here. "Yea, none of us were busy." Veronica said, laughing and coming up to hug me. "Happy birthday B!" She said as she pulled away. "Happy birthday Lizzy!!" Fangs screamed. "You know, I give up at this point." I said and everyone burst into laughter. "Happy birthday sweetie." My mom said as she came up and hugged me. "Thank you mom." I said as I pulled away and turned around and did the same thing with Gladys and FP. "Well, how does it feel to be sixteen?" Sweet pea asked. "Oh, now it's great." I said with a smile on my face. "Now that you can drive, I'm giving you the navigations for our dates and you get to take us." Jug whispered as he kissed my shoulder. I started giggling and said, "Oh wow, I'm a personal chauffeur now, aren't I?" I asked him as I turned around and wrapped my arms around his neck, playing with the hairs on the back of it. "Mhm." He said as he pulled me into a sweet, loving kiss. "I love you so much baby." He said as we pulled away. "I love you too, so much." I said as I wrapped my arms fully around him and hugged him. "Let's party!!" We heard Archie and Reggie scream from behind us. Let's say that this night was filled with celebration, love, and laughter. Sure, my friends are a bit weird, but I wouldn't change them for the world.

A/N I have no idea what else to do so I need more ideas. If not, I'll just write an ending part.