Lost Boy

Why?

Betty's POV
It's been a week since Jug came home to riverdale and so far the black hood has been quiet. But jug and I agreed if it's not solved In another week we can talk about me leaving to go with him to Toledo. But we're happy just being together at the moment. My parents are off on a journalist retreat for the week.

As we laid in bed talking and laughing while watching a comedy Jugheads phone binged. He checked it. "It's archie. He says there's something he wants to do at the whyte wyrm."

"Please don't go." I Said.

"It'll be quick I promise. I love you. I can ask Veronica to stay here and hang out with you. It's been pretty quiet lately." He suggested. I felt bad about having him cooped up in this House twenty four seven. Plus it has been quiet. All though I was scared I just wanted him to be happy so I agreed. He nodded. We finished the movie and hanging out. At night jug had to leave.

"Are you ok? When is Veronica arriving?" Jug Asked quickly.

"I'm fine. And v said she's coming in three minutes." I Said.

"Ok. Be safe. I'll be back soon."

"Jug be safe." I Said.

"Ok. I will. I love you." He Said. I sighed and said I love you. He kissed me on the lips before walking out the door. I sighed and v walked right back through the open door.

"Hey b." She Said.

"Hey v." I Said. We hugged and sat down on the couch.

"What do you want to do?" She Asked.

"I don't know." I laughed.

"Nails?" She Asked. I nodded. She pulled out a bag and took out some nail polish. She painted my nails. We talked and laughed and had fun. After an hour Jug still wasn't home yet. "Ok I have to go. But I can stay if you need me too. I'm sure my mom won't mind." She Said.

"It's ok v." I Said. She nodded before leaving. I sat waiting for another hour. I had tried calling Jug at least ten times but he never answered. I was beginning to get worried. Finally he came home after a total of two hours out. "Why?" I Asked.

"Why..." jug replied

"Why'd you take so long? Please explain Jughead!" I Yelled beginning to cry.

"I'm sorry babe." He said trying to come up to me.

"Don't babe me! You know I didn't want to be home by myself! You said you'd come back at a reasonable time! I was scared Jug! You weren't responding to your calls!" I yelled pushing him away. "You are selfish." I Said.

"I'm sorry. Please Betty." He said beginning to cry.

"I can't right now." I Said walking away. He immediately pulled on my shoulder and I turned to face him. He held both hands on my shoulders. I saw the tears in his eyes and it broke my heart but at the moment I was disappointed. I could smell the alcohol on his breath. "Forsythe." I Said sternly.

"Betty please don't leave me." He cried. I sighed.

"You drank." I Said angrily.

"I did... Archie convinced me. He said it'd be fine." Jug Said. I rolled my eyes.

"You went out when I didn't want you to, got drunk, and came back two hours later. How do you think I feel?" I Yelled.

"I'm sorry." He sobbed.

"Do you know how scared I was?! I thought you were gone Jug! I thought you died! And I was relieved when you came. Even if I seem mad. I was just so angry that you scared me that badly. I was so scared." I sobbed.

"I'm sorry."

"I'm heading to bed. I'm sorry Jug." I Said. I headed up to my room and laid down. I was consumed by thoughts of Jughead. I hadn't heard the front door close so I figured he had laid on the couch. Soon after I fell asleep.

I woke up with the sun shining brightly in my eyes. I was happy. Genuinely happy, at least until I remembered last night. I sighed and rolled out of bed knowing I'd have to face Jug at some point. I walked downstairs slowly and saw jug sitting there with his elbows on his knees and his head in his hands. He looked horrible. "Morning." I mumbled. His head shot up.

"Morning Betts I'm so sorry. I love you so much Juliet. I feel horrible. I didn't mean to hurt you. I meant to only have one drink but then Archie and that's no excuse but I'm sorry." He said as tears filled his eyes.

"Juggie it's ok. I'm not mad anymore. Just please don't leave me like that again. And if you do please come back sooner." I sighed.

"I will. I promise." He said. I immediately walked over and kissed him. After he pulled away he stood up and hugged me. I hugged him tight and smelled his cologne.

"I love you so much." I sighed.

"I love you more. I'm sorry." Jug Said.

"I'm ok Jug. You don't need to say sorry." I giggled. He sighed.

"I love your laugh." He said. I smiled.

"Well good thing this is the laugh you're stuck with till the day you die." I giggled. I pulled away and smiled brightly. He chuckled.

"You're adorable." He sighed.

"Thanks Juggie." I smiled. I sighed. God I love this boy.