I stare at myself in the mirror, oh god have I really gotten fat? was my mom right? I do look like I've gained weight.
I groan sliding down my bathroom door, I never had weight insecurities but now that mom has blandly told me that I looked like I had gained 10 pounds was more than just overwhelming.
I ran my hands through my hair thinking of newer ways to lose weight, I could just train with Archie when he practices for football but then what would he say? Would he really tell me I look fat or would he lie to me and tell me that I haven't gained any weight?
I could always trust mom to tell me things but this one took a blow to my self esteem. Groaning I got off the floor and headed to the closet, pulling on some sweats and a loose shirt and my running shoes I gathered the strength to go for a run around Riverdale.
I started to run towards downtown but knowingly it was Saturday and the whole gang would be down at the diner for milkshakes. Taking out my phone I texted Archie and told him I wasn't going to make it to todays Milkshake Saturday and that we could all catch up on Monday. I know they would question me so I sent them a text saying I was feeling under the weather and felt awful. With that I started to head out to the woods, an old hiking trail would take me to the top which was about 4 miles.
New Message:
+ Arch<3 : You okay? we can all come over instead? Watch some movies with you so you don't feel lonely. +
Me: Um no its okay, I'm okay guys I don't want to get you sick, plus I need a few hours of sleep, when I wake up I'll text you guys and then maybe we'll hang out then.
+Arch<3 : Okay, text me when you wake up :) We'll see you soon Betty <3
Me: ... okay good night.
Ever since Jason Blossom had died anyone and everyone who went into the woods would need a partner, luckily for me everyone knew I would always bring someone. But this time I didn't and I don't exactly know if it was a great idea or not but it's not like the murder would be around here in this ungodly hour of the morning.
Playing my Spotify playlist I tuned out the rest of the world and started my 4 mile run and hike.
------Sometime Later-------
I should've brought some water, I should've brought a snack. I shake my head as the sweat drips, I was panting and walking slowly, the music was pounding as I tried to relax against a tree. I was almost at the top only half a mile more to go and then I could walk back down. As I stood their I took in the view, god it was beautiful, miles and miles of redwood trees and the shade that protected you from the suns rays, the pinecones that where on the floor and the animal life that surrounded you was enough to daze off and feel completely at rest.
No longer was I panting, now I was just walking up the hill listening to the music that randomly played on my mp3 player. I wasn't aware of the presence following, I wasn't aware of them calling my name, and I surely wasn't aware of how close they where when they turned me around to face them.
Jughead.
His hands clasped my shoulders as he talked to me, I couldn't hear what he was saying but the way his lips moved oh god, his lips where perfectly plumped, perfectly pink, and his smile, oh his smile was always something to talk about.
"Betty? Hello Betty?" I sucked my self out of my trance as I was forced to pay attention to his words instead of his lips. Taking the headphones of I looked at him.
"Jughead? What are you doing here? how long have you been following me?" I asked, he shakes his head concern in his perfectly green eyes.
"Where you not listening to me just now?" he asked irritated that I was ignoring him.
"No, No I wasn't I'm sorry." I say truthfully
"Betty? what in the world are you doing out here by yourself? Do you not know how dangerous it is to be in the woods?" I sighed as I moved away from him shaking my head.
"I just needed to think, you shouldn't be here, how did you even find me exactly?"
He frowns taking in my attire and my messed and dirty look. I surely didn't look that bad right? I mean I might but I can't be that ugly right at this moment.
"I came over when you didn't show up to Milkshake Saturday, I brought you some soup but when I got their you weren't there and you left a note and it lead me here." my heart beats frantically, he came all this way for me?
"Oh, well you see me I'm okay you can go." We had reached the top of the mountain, where the trail ends.
" I'm not going anywhere without you Betty, their is no way I'm going to leave here." I sighed inwardly.
Taking a seat on a rock I brought my feet up and wrapped my arms around them, settling my head on my arms, I watched the river water flow from the bottom.
"You didn't have to come Jughead, I know I'm not suppose to be here by myself but I just needed to think." he scoffed.
"Whats wrong with you Betty, you're always so happy and you never mind my company so whats wrong?" He sits next to me laying his head on my shoulder.
He was never one for physical contact but lately he was becoming more friendly with me, more hugs, more smiles, more walking side by side. It was all a dream for me.
I sighed moving away only to stand up, the hurt was written across his face.
"Jughead you're always honest to me, you never lie so, answer me honestly, Jughead do you think I'm fat? Do I really look heavier? Am I becoming uglier with the weight I've gained?"
He laughs, He doubles over and laughs.
Ouch.
I start to walk away mad that he was laughing at me, the hurt was more than I could handle as tears started to form. When he noticed I was moving away, well more like running away he got up and ran after me.
"BETTY! wait! no I didn't mean it like that." I ignored him he didn't have to lie. I saw his reaction and he was being honest.
I ran, and ran and ran and then I tripped.
Oh great.
"Betty?" Jughead had fallen on top of me, the embarrassment of how we might have looked to people walking by was all I could think of.
"Betty why did your run away?" he asked. He literally asked.
"You where laughing at me, I have gained weight haven't I.
He looked at me, his facial expression darkening, his became frigid as he stared into my eyes, He could see I was hurt and what happened next caught me off guard.
He leaned in slowly, looking into my eyes as his lips touched mine, I stayed still for a moment or two before I reacted, slowly kissing him back. My god was I really kissing Jughead? He pulled away, moving a strand of hair away from my face.
"Betty Cooper you are the most beautiful person I have ever met in my entire life, you are literally the sun to my whole world. No I don't think you've gained weight in fact you've lost a lot of weight and its become concerning. You are the single most handed beautiful girl I have ever met, You're sweet and kind and beautiful and amazing in so many ways. So no I don't think your fat or even close to it you are perfect in my eyes and always will be." He smiled at me, that half crooked smile that would make anyone melt in his arms. I sighed as I laughed, remembering the position we where currently in.
I looked at him, a smile on my face as I grabbed him by the nape of his neck and pulled him closer, gently placing a kiss on his nose before capturing his lips once again. Jughead Jones single handedly made all everyone else said about me go away.
Jughead Jones Was My Knight In Shinning Oversized Sweaters.
