A Bughead Story

What Happens

Betty's POV
I woke up the next morning. I immediately checked on Jughead. He seemed ok. Still not awake which broke my heart. Archie and v were sleeping on another couch. I stood up and covered up Archie and Veronica with a blanket. I walked back over to Jug and held his hand. "Hi Jug. Good morning. You're still not awake but I'm willing to wait. As long as it takes." I Said smiling. Suddenly v woke up.

"Good morning b. Good morning Jughead. You doing better b?" She Asked.

"A little I guess."

"That's good. He'll be back soon." She Said. I smiled sadly. "Hey it's ok. I know you're afraid. Probably terrified. So am I. I'm just trying to think positively. It'll be ok. It'll all work out." She said giving me a hug. I gladly took it.

"I know. It's just hard when he's just lying there. Still not awake."

"Yeah."

"I'm scared v." I said as tears rolled down my face. "I'm scared of losing him. My one and only love. What happens when he dies?"

"What happens happens. Just try not to think like that."

"But I have to! I need to be prepared."

"Ok. How about we have one talk about this. If it does happen. We'll have one chat now and we'll be done with it ok? I know it's been bugging you so let's get it over with." She suggested. I nodded and we sat down.

"Ok. If he does die do I date? What about the kids? I'd be heartbroken V. I wouldn't know what to do with myself."

"If he does die you'll make it through. And it's your decision on whether or not you date. What do you think he would want?"

"He'd want me to be happy."

"Exactly. Do whatever makes you happy. Me and Archie will support you. As for the kids they will go through some rough times but they'll make it through."

"I guess. I'm so scared."

"I know b. I am too."

"But you have been so strong v. I can't believe you have been so amazing and supportive. You've been helping me and Archie but not yourself. How are you holding up?"

"I'm ok. I mean he's like a brother. He's always been so helpful and kind to me. Even with his sarcastic remarks. I just want to be there for you and Archie. I know that I can handle it. He'd want you guys to be ok."

"He'd want you to be ok too v. It's ok to cry and breakdown. We all need to be there for each other. You don't need to support us both yourself. And Archie is worried about you. About how you have barely shed any tears."

"Honestly B I'm just petrified. Of losing him. I know you are going through so so much. I don't want to break down and it seem like I'm going through such a rough time when you're going through so much worse. And Archie. I don't want to seem conceited."

"And you won't. You should cry. Jug is your friend. It's ok."

"Ok. I'm just scared to death. I don't want to lose a friend. He's more than just a friend. A best friend. A brother. He's always been there for me. When times got rough with Archie he always helped and calmed me down. I care for him like a brother. I'm scared of losing my only brother figure. And I wish he knew how much I cared about him. And I wonder if he really cared about me." She said tears rushing down her face.

"He does care about you. And he knew you cared about him. He was always so protective of you. He didn't want anything to hurt you. Whenever you and Archie would get into fights or whatever he'd always get angry at Archie. I'd tell him hat you were sleeping over because you got into a fight and he just got so mad. I remember he got so angry he went and yelled at Archie. Even threw a punch. And when he got back all he wanted to do was make sure everything was perfect. He went out and got a teddy bear, chocolate, ice cream, chips, and soda. He cleaned up the room and made everything perfect. When you got there he just wanted to keep you safe and happy." I said smiling. He's so adorable.

"Omg Yeah! I remember that! He even let me wear his sweatshirt because he didn't want me to be cold. And I always love wearing Archie's sweatshirt. That night he sat me down. I remember so clearly. He said, look Archie may be an idiot and a jerk. And I am very mad at disappointed in him right now for hurting you. He just lost something so special. But I know you love him. And he loves you. So you should do what your heart says. If you think you can get over this fight then do it. If not then that's ok. Betty and I support you. And just know that you are special. You're adored and loved. So even if you're mad at Archie just remember that. You are the most amazing girl on the planet. Other than Betty. But he doesn't deserve you if he treats you badly. Well. Something along those lines."

"He's so adorable."

"He is." She Said. Suddenly Archie woke. "Morning archiekins."

"Morning Ronnie."

"Need any coffee?" She Asked.

"I'm good." Archie and I said. He immediately stood up and gave her a hug.

"Well I need some. Tag along Archie?" She Asked. He agreed and They left. I looked at jug and smiled. I had an idea! I grabbed my phone and turned on say you won't let go by james Arthur. This is our song. It describes our life so well. It's always on the radio and I jam along. Jug loves watching me sing and dance to this song. I played it and desperately waited for a sign. Some sign that he was there. For him to wake up. Sadly the song ended and nothing. I sighed as tears welled up in my eyes.

"No. This was supposed to work. No. Jughead please!" I cried out sobbing. I sobbed into his chest. Suddenly I felt something touch my hair. I gasped.
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