Lost Boy

Going Back?

Jugheads POV
I've decided to go back to Toledo. And after me and Betty's agreement I don't know what to do. Yes I want her to be safe and my sister to be safe. I want to be with them both but I don't know how Betty feels at this point. She might not want to leave everyone. And we can't move JB because her doctors are in Toledo and they already are great with her and know all about her health. I decided to talk with Betty. "Hey Betts." I Said approaching her in her room.

"Oh hey jug. I need to head to school." She said. I haven't been attending real school just because with all the Jellybean stuff and having to move to Toledo it'd be too hard to adapt to a new school with all my stuff. So, I've been taking classes online. Just in case something bad happened with jelly I could be there.

"Uh Betts. It's been a week. I just don't know what to do." I sighed as my eyes glazed over. She put on her makeup and curled her hair not really focusing all her attention on me, which is what I wanted her to do.

"Oh yeah. I'm sorry. Can we talk about this once I get home from school?" She Asked dropping her curler and finally looking at me. She saw the tears in my eyes and instantly stood up and cupped my face. "Hey, what's wrong?" She Asked.

"I just don't know what to do. I want you safe and the black hood still hasn't been caught. But I don't want to just make you cake back with me to Toledo just to get MY way." I said sighing.

"Jug. I know how you Want me to be safe but I know you worry about jelly. And me being with you will just distract you. I want to stay here. And I can't do that to my mom. She'd be scared to death. But We can figure something out." She Replied smiling. I nodded and cried. She pushed my head into her chest and I sobbed into her shoulder.

"I love you." I Said once I slowed down my breathing. "Please be safe. And be careful. I couldn't bare it if you got hurt after I left." I sighed.

"I promise." She Replied.

"I'm scared Juliet." I sighed.

"I know Juggie. I'll be ok. I'll call you after school everyday."

"Alright. I love you so much. I need to leave tonight but please be careful."

"I will Jug. Don't worry." She said. I sighed. I laid my head on her chest as a few tears slipped from my eyes. I was honestly frightened to leave her here but I knew her reasoning and understood. Her mom would obviously want to be able to watch Betty and be with her just in case something happens. Just like me. But I need to be with jelly.

"Baby it'll be ok." She Said lifting my head and looking me in the eyes. I generally hate crying in front of Betty but right now was an exception.

"You don't know that." I sighed. She cupped my face as I cried.

"I will be safe. I'll go straight home after school. I can even get Archie or v to escort me to and from school. I'm sorry babe, I know how much you want to be with me. I love you so much for caring for me." She Said.

"I can't leave you. I can't I back." I cried.

"Juggie it's ok. We will figure something out." She said. I nodded. I laid my head on her shoulder and wrapped my arms around her. Mrs. Cooper cane through the door just then.

"Elizabeth it's time to leave for school." She Said. I stayed put and closed my eyes.

"Alright Mom. It'll be just a sec." She Said. Her mom nodded and walked out. "I need to get to school babe. I love you. We can talk again once I get home." She Said.

"Ok. Do you want a ride to school?" I Asked. I had my own car because my mom makes good money in Toledo and it's good for driving jelly.

"Sure." She replied. She grabbed her book bag and laced our fingers together. We got in the car.

"Buckle up." I ordered. She buckled up her seat belt and I drove Off. My right hand rested on her thigh and the other was in the wheel.

"Are you ok baby?" Betts Asked looking at me in concern.

"I don't know." I answered honestly. I sighed. She nodded.

"I'm sorry baby." Betty said.

"It's not your fault," I Said. "Please baby, be safe. I can't say it enough. If you were hurt when I was gone I couldn't forgive my self." I Said. She nodded.

"Of course. I love you so much." She Said. I smiled.

"I love you too." I replied. We got to the school and I drove up and parked. I looked to my right and looked at Betty. "Do you want me to come in?" I Asked.

"If it's ok with you." She Said.

"Of course." I replied. We got out of the car and I locked it. We walked in hand in hand. She led me to the student lounge and as we walked I looked at her.

"What? What are you looking at?" She Asked giggling.

"You." I replied. She smiled. We walked into the lounge and saw Veronica, Archie, Kevin, and Cheryl.

"Jughead!" Archie, Veronica and Kevin gasped. Cheryl just ignored the situation. They all ran up and hugged me. I smiled. "What are you doing here? I thought you left." Archie said.

"No. I decided to stay another week but I'm leaving tomorrow." I Said.

"Oh. Ok. We'll come visit more." Veronica said.

"Yeah yeah of course." I Said. "Anyway. With the black hood and me being separated from Betty I have a favor to ask you." I Said as Betty wrapped her arms around me torso and I wrapped mine around her.

"What is it?" Kevin asked.

"I need you guys to watch over Betts." I Said.

"Jug! I'm fine." Betts gasped.

"Please baby. I need reassurance of your safety. I can't be here to help or watch you. I need you to be safe." I Said as my eyes glazed over. She nodded. She looped her hand under my chin to the opposite cheek and she softly pulled my head down to her height so she could kiss my cheek. I smiled and kissed her temple. She pulled herself closer to me.

"Alright babe," She Said

"Ok. Just please make sure she's safe. And if anything happens call me immediately." I Said. They all nodded.

"Of course Jughead."