Lost Boy

The Closet

*trigger warning*

Betty's POV
Today's Friday and we are set to head to pops after school but right now we just have to get through the school day. The gang is in the student lounge talking, laughing. We all talked about our weekend plans. "Me and Jug are planning on going to the movies. Right Jug?"
I asked.

"Yeah." He said smiling.

"Oh! And v your birthday is coming up. We planned a party next Saturday if that's ok." I Said.

"That's great. Thank you so much. You didn't need to do anything." Veronica said.

"Of course I did. You're my best friend." I Said smiling widely. She grinned and held my hand. Then the bell rang and we walked to class.

"Hey love I'm going to use the restroom. Will you be ok?" Jug asked.

"Yes I I think I'll be fine." I chuckled. He laughed and walked off. I walked to class when I got pulled into a random closet by someone. I thought it was Jug so I smiled only to be frightened. It was Malachi. "What do you want?" I asked irritated.

"You," He Said. He smashed his lips against mine but I pushed him off. He kept trying to kiss me.

"Stop." I Said beginning to cry. He kept trying and kissing and touching me. I immediately pushed him off and ran out of there. I ran out and bumped into Jughead.

"Betts! What are you doing out here shouldn't you be in class?" He asked. I looked up at him and his face fell. "What happened?" He asked worriedly.

"M-Malachi. Kissed me. In a closet. He touched me." I cried. He sighed and pulled me into a hug as I cried into his chest.

"Shh. Shh. Baby it's ok. It's ok love. I'm right here. I'm sorry I wasn't there for you." He cooed. I was in so much shock and pain I wasn't even able to respond. "It's ok. Breathe. In and out. Look at me." He Said. He pulled away and held me in front of him. He looked into my eyes. He placed my hands on his chest and put his on top of mine. "Copy my breathing." He Said. I finally calmed down after a bit. "Do you remember which closet?" He asked.

"Yeah. The one under the stairs." I Replied.

"Alright. Alright. Head to class ok love? I'll see you there." He Said.

"No. No. Don't leave me please." I cried.

"I won't. It's ok baby. Don't cry. Come on let's head to class." He said pulling me into a hug. I nodded into his chest. He pulled away and led us to our class. We walked in and the teacher immediately eyed us and everyone turned to look at us.

"Mr. Jones. Ms. Cooper. How nice of you to join us." She Said sarcastically. Tears filled my eyes and I sighed. Jughead noticed and pulled me into a hug. "Sit in your seats. Don't just stand there hugging." She said rather rudely. I cried.

"It's ok baby. It's ok." Jug soothed.

"Do you need a moment in the hall?" She Asked. I pulled away from Jug and stared her down.

"No I do not. What I do need Are teachers that actually pay attention and notice the bad things going on in this school." I cried. Everyone looked shocked.

"Miss Cooper I need you to calm down and explain what you are talking about." She Said.

"What I'm talking about is that a boy dragged me into a dark closet and tried to kiss and touch me when I have a boyfriend!" I Yelled. Jughead immediately came over and pulled me into a hug whispering sweet things into my ear as I cried into his chest.

"Shh. Shh. It's ok baby. It's ok. I'm right here. I'm right here. Nothing will hurt you." He whispered.

"Ok. Students get to work. We're going to speak with mr. Weatherbee." She Said leading us to the principals office. We walked in and she explained what I had said as I cried into Jugheads shoulder.

"Ok. Ms. Cooper. Do you know who did this?" Mr. Weatherbee Asked.

"Malachi." Jughead answered. Mr. Weatherbee nodded.

"Do you know where? And which class he is in right now?" Mr. Weatherbee Asked.

"In the closet underneath the stairs. He was in our class but I didn't see him there." Jughead responded. Mr. Weatherbee said something to Jughead but I wasn't really listening. Jug and I sat on the couch in his office sitting side my side. My head rested on his chest as he hugged me tightly. "I love you." He Said.

"I love you too." I sighed.

"Mr. Weatherbee said we can go home. Do you want to go home?" Jug asked. I nodded. He helped me stand up and held me close to his side. I sighed as a few tears rolled down my face. He held me close and looked me in the eyes. "Are you ok with me holding you? Because if not I can stop. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." Jug asked worriedly.

"No. No I'm fine. I want you to hold me." I Said quickly beginning to cry.

"Alright. Alright. It's ok baby. Lets get you home." He said leading me out of the school. We walked out and he led us to the car. He got me in and held my hand while he drove home. "Are you ok baby?" He asked once we got home. I nodded. "Ok. Let's go inside. Is your mom home?" He asked.

"No. Mom is at the register." I Replied.

"Ok. Do you want me to call her and ask her to come him?"

"No. No I just want it to be you and me."

"Ok. Let's head inside." He said grabbing my hand. We got inside and Jug told me to go to my room. I changed into his shirt that I keep here and some sweat pants. I crawled into bed. A little while later he came up as well and laid beside me. "I love you." He whispered in my ear.

"I love you too Juggie." I Replied.

"If you don't want to go to school tomorrow you don't have to." He Said.

"I'm ok." I Said. He nodded. We both took a nap until my mom came home.