Riverdale Oneshots

Bruises (Beronica)

Betty's POV

I was running for my life or at least that's what it felt like. I had my three year old daughter on my hip and I was trying to escape my fiancé and the father of my daughter

Isla- (sniffles) "mommy how much farther?" Betty- "not far baby, just hold on to me" she tucked her head into my neck as I held on tightly to her. I ran through fox forest until I found the opening of the bunker that my friends and I found years ago

I sat Isla down on the bed and collapsed beside her. Isla- "it's okay mommy" she came over and cuddled into my arms. Betty- "baby, I need you to know I love you very much" Isla- "I know, but what aboud Juggie?" I sighed and pulled her closer to me. Betty- "I don't know baby, I really don't" we fell asleep right there and I woke up to her jumping on the cot

Betty- (laughs) "morning babydoll" I sat her down and kissed her cheek. Isla- "I'm hungry!" Betty- "I know baby, we can go grab some
Pop's in a minute" Isla- "will Juggie be there" Betty- (sighs) "let's hope not"

I didn't want to risk running into Jughead but there wasn't any food in the bunker so I just thought I would take her to Pop's where there would be people.

Tabitha- "hey Betty, Isla" Isla- (giggles) "Tabby!" She ran behind the counter and hugged her. Betty- (laughs) "Isla.. she's working sweetheart" Tabitha- "you know it's okay Betty, I tell you every time" Betty- "I guess but it's still not very professional" Tabitha- "whose going to fire me? Myself?"

We both laughed as Isla climbed on the barstool beside me. That's when Tabitha took a closer look at my face and arms. I would normally be wearing a long sleeve shirt or cardigan to hide the bruises that Jughead gave me in our years of being in a relationship

Tabitha- "Betty? What's this?" She grabbed my arm and stared at a bruise on my forearm. Betty- "I just bumped into the staircase at home, I'm fine" Tabitha- "promise?" Betty- "I swear"

She didn't look completely convinced but she let my arm go and went to go grab Isla and I some milkshakes. Isla- "what was that mommy?" Betty- (smiles) "Just Tab being cautious" she nodded and reached over for my hand. Isla- "are we going home after this?" Betty- (sighs) "I don't think so baby, but we'll figure something out okay" Isla- "okay"

Tabitha brought over our milkshakes and talked to us for awhile until I heard a familiar voice that called my name

Veronica- "Betty Cooper?" I turned and saw my former best friend standing there in shock. Betty- "Veronica?" She smiled as I got up and hugged her. Veronica- "oh my god, I haven't seen you since graduation" Betty- "what are you doing in town? I thought you were in New York"

Veronica- "I guess It was just time to come home. What about you? I thought you would've left by now" I looked over at Isla who was still talking to Tabitha before I sighed

Betty- "I guess somethings just stopped me" Veronica- "well we should catch up, I'm staying to start up the speakeasy again" Betty- "that sounds awesome Ve, I'm happy for you"

I hugged her again before Isla ran over to us. Veronica- "and who might this cutie be?" Betty- (giggles) "this is my daughter Isla, Isla this is my friend Veronica" I picked her up as she looked Veronica up and down. Isla- (smiles) "you're very pretty" Veronica- " why thank you, and you are adorable"

Isla giggled and hid her head in my neck. Betty- "so Ve, are you with anyone?" Veronica- "if you're referring to Reggie, no I'm not. He left me a little bit after we moved to New York" Betty- "oh I'm sorry Ve" Veronica- "don't be, he was a jerk. What about you and Jughead?" Betty- "well..-"

I was about to tell her when I looked out the window and saw Jughead's truck pulling up. Betty- "fuck! Ve can we go downstairs? Please?" Veronica- "uh sure? Come on" I started hurrying to the stairs but then I turned to Tabitha. Betty- "you haven't seen me, okay?"
She nodded with a worried look on her face as Veronica, Isla and I ran downstairs