A Bughead Story

Vermont

Betty's POV
Jughead is going to Vermont for a couple days for work. He'll be back by the end of break but he'd be gone for a couple days. I was very sad and nervous. I would be alone. Veronica came back and she was spending quality time with Archie. "Are you ok with this?" He asked me. I nodded and plastered a fake smile. I knew he could see right through me but I had to at least try right?

"Yeah. It's fine Jug."

"Betty I know you're lying. I'm so sorry." He said reaching out to give me a hug which I gladly accepted.

"I am. I'm so sorry. I just don't really want you to leave."

"I'll be back soon. I promise."

"Be safe ok? I love you."

"I love you too. I will." Then he left. I sat on the couch wallowing in my sorrows. I played with bubba, watched some movies, ate food. I did everything I was never able to do when the kids were here. I met up with Kevin. I talked to v on the phone. That was my day. Just a plain old boring relaxing day.

The next day I decided to head to the register. I had to do something. I wrote some articles and left. I went to pops and chatted with pop. Then I went home. I sat on the couch with a bag of chips and a steaming cup of hot chocolate watching tv. Suddenly my phone rang. It was an unrecognizable number. I picked it up.

"Hello?" I Asked.

"Uh hi. Is this Betty jones? Jugheads wife?"

"Yes. This is her."

"He's been in an accident. His plane crashed. He's at Burlington general in Vermont. I'm very sorry." I dropped my mug and the phone. No no no no no. This can't be happening. No. Why is it always him?! Why does HE have to always be in accidents?! I can't breathe. I book the latest flight to Vermont and rush there. I board the plane in time and call v.

"Veronica!" I exclaimed.

"Oh hi b."

"Jughead. He was in another accident. His plane crashed. He's at Burlington general in Vermont."

"Omg. Ill be there soon with Archie. Hang in there!" She said. She hung up and I was left on the plane with my thoughts. It's funny how the whole reason I'm in this mess is because of the same contraption I'm sitting in. The reason Juggie might be taken away from me.

I finally get to the hospital and I rush to the front desk.

"Please. My husband! Jughead!"

"He's our Of surgery. His doctor will be here shortly. Please take a seat." I sat down and waited for what felt like years. Soon enough his doctor came out.

"Hi. You're Betty Jones?"

"Yes."

"Jugheads in a coma. He's having trouble breathing on his own. Try to coax him back. Positive things always help." I nodded as he led me to his room. Jug was laying there hooked up to a ventilator. I was scared to death. He was taken from me quick and swift. I don't know if I'll ever be able to have tickle fights with him. Or eat a dinner with the whole family. Or sing and dance along side him while making breakfast. I might never get to smell him or feel his warmth in his bear hugs. Or kiss his soft lips.

"Juggie. I know you're there. And you might be having some trouble but just know that I'm right here. I'm not leaving. Please come back to me. I love you Jug. Please." I sighed. I sat back in my chair. A few hours later v and Archie arrived.

"I'm so sorry we took so long. How are you holding up?" V asked.

"It's ok v. I'm not doing so well." I replied as tears rolled down my face.

"I'm so sorry Betty." Archie said. He gave me a hug. V sat beside me and Archie beside v.

"It's ok b." V said.

"I can't do this. I miss him so much." I sobbed. V gave me a hug.

"I know. I know. It'll be ok."

"No it won't. I might never get to touch him. Or hug him. Or kiss him. I didn't cherish him. I didn't appreciate how lucky I had it when I had him with me. Now he's gone! I should've told him I loved him more. And kissed him. And hugged him. I miss his smell. And his big arms. I may never get to cup his cheek again. Or look into his beautiful eyes! He can't go!"

"And he won't. He's still here. He'll get through it. I believe." Said Archie. I just sobbed. He pulled me into a hug and rubbed my back. V went off to get some food. "It's ok Betty. Jug will be ok."

"I just can't believe this is even happening." I Said sighing. "Why is it always him?"

"I don't know Betty." Archie said. He gave me another hug. I rested my head in the crook of his neck like I did with Jug. It still didn't feel the same. Archie didn't smell or feel like Jug. I didn't feel the same warm comforting feeling. When I hug Jughead I feel safe, loved, special. I feel a warmth in my heart. But Archie just felt average. A sympathetic hug.

"I miss him." I Said pulling out of the hug and pulling Jugheads jacket closer to me. I brought it with me to remind me of him. It was his denim jacket. It smelled like him which comforted me.

"I know. Me too."

"What do we do?"

"Talk to him." Archie said. I nodded.

"Hi juggie. I don't know if you can hear me but if you can please come back. I miss you like crazy. I feel like pulling my hair out one second then I just want to cry the next. I need you. We all need you. I miss your hugs and kisses and smiles. This jacket is all I have right now. Just please please please come back. Wake up. You have so much to live for. Me, Archie, Veronica, the kids, even bubba. He may be a cranky dog but he loves you. I want you to come back. I remember when we were in high school. We were dating and we went on a date. I was late for curfew and I had a panic attack. You helped me. Calmed me down. You told me to breathe, you gave me a hug and a kiss. You calmed me down almost instantly. And when I did calm down you cracked jokes and made me laugh. Once I got home I knew that you were perfect. No matter how much drama surrounded you or your family I knew it was you. The one I'd spend the rest of my life with. Because you made me feel loved and happy. I miss that. I need that right now. I need you to be here with me. To crack jokes and give me hugs. So please come back to us."

"Hey Jughead. I miss you man. So does Betty. Especially Betty. Even Veronica. She's trying to be strong right now for me and Betty but I know she's hurting. Your like a brother to her. She loves you. But she's not here right now. She'll be back soon. Anyway Jug. I miss you. A lot. You're my best friend. You've always been there for me in rough times. We all need your comfort in this rough time. Betty especially. She needs your love and support. She loves you almost as much as you love her. I know you love her so so much. I remember in high school you had just been on your second date with her. You came home starstruck. Like you'd seen an angel in real life. You came up to me and said I'm going to marry her. She's the one. How am I so lucky to have this wonderful girl? I've loved her since we were kids bud I don't know until now how much I really love her. She's the one man. I remember thinking what is he talking about. It was the second date. I thought you were going too fast. That your relationship would fall through and you'd be heartbroken because you got your hopes up. But lone behold it did last. You married her and had kids. Now we're here. I know you love her. Still as much as you did that day. Maybe even more. So please. Come back for Betty. And me. And Veronica. Just come back." I took hold of Archie's hand and smiled.

"I've never heard that story." I said laughing quietly.

"He was always too embarrassed. He thought you'd think he was clingy. He told me to never tell you. But now seemed like the right time."

"He's so adorable." I Said smiling sadly.

"He is. Get some rest Betty." Archie said. I reluctantly agreed. I laid on the couch and Archie put a blanket over me. I fell asleep quickly wondering what would happen tomorrow.