Bughead Oneshots // Compilation

"I'll see you soon."

Song: "The Beginning of the End" by Klergy x Valerie Broussard

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Spoilers for Riverdale 2x21.

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|| B. COOPER ||

"Jug?"

I've spent the past hour worrying about Jughead. He hasn't been answering his phone, even though he promised he'd stay in touch every now and then. That was the reason why my hands quickly flew down to my pocket and pulled my phone out to answer it when he called. It was hard to hide the relief and nervousness from my voice. Archie was with me, he came over with his dad to see the police take my dad, the Black Hood, away.

"Betty."I frowned at his response, sensing the shift in the tune of his voice. He didn't sound like the Jughead I know, the sarcastic and witty and protective man that became my boyfriend. I had no idea where he was, or what he was doing, but I decided not to grill him with questions right away. Archie was looking at me, curious to know about Jughead's whereabouts, almost like he wanted to be a part of the conversation as well.

"I'm happy to hear your voice."He said, and I let out a breath of relief, tears starting to come to my eyes as I smiled at his statement. "Me too, Jug. You have no idea."I told him with a smile. I wish he was here with me right now, so that I know he's not caught up in the riot that had started in town. That way, I know he's safe, and that he will be safe. I want to be in his arms, I want him to tell me everything's gonna be fine, that tomorrow it's gonna be another day and Riverdale will go back to the way it used to be. Safe, decent, innocent.

"I just wanted to let you know that I love you."Jughead said, and just as quickly as my smile appeared, it faded away. If Jughead was saying or doing what I think he is, then that means that he's saying goodbye. "I'll never stop loving you."

I felt my heart shatter to a million pieces, tears flowing freely down my face. My hands were shaking as I held the phone, struggling to breathe all of a sudden, my mind forgetting how to form proper sentences. "What are you saying, Jug?"I asked, feeling all panic settle on me. "Where are you?"Archie took a step closer, eager to hear from his best friend. "Where is he?"Archie asked, tears starting to wet his eyes as well.

"I'll see you soon."Jughead spoke, his voice quivering sounding like he was about to lose it and burst into tears. I gasped softly, shaking my head slightly, about to say more but he ended the call and I never got the chance to tell him that I love him too.

And I wish I did, because just twenty minutes after that phone call, I stood in front of the Serpents, watching with a horrified expression as FP emerged from the darkness, carrying his son in his arms.

His unconscious, brutally injured son, Jughead.

"No,"I breathed out, my gaze meeting FP's, seeing that his eyes were already teary. With only the bonfire to light us up, it was still dark, but I could see Jughead clearly, and he looked as if he was barely even alive. Like he was holding onto the last thread of his life, and it was about to snap.

"No!'I screamed as I ran towards Jughead, not even caring who could see me at such a vulnerable state anymore. I could feel my knees buckling, but I fought against it, and rushed to Jughead. Once I got to him I placed my hands on his cheeks, caressing his face, seeing what they've done to him.