Lost Boy

Break

Jugheads POV
The aftermath of the incident with Malachi was not pretty. Betty refused to eat, she had trouble sleeping, she couldn't be alone. She was paranoid. She flinched at the slightest sounds of movements. She was also becoming distant, refusing to open up to me and pushing me away. "Betty please. Talk to me." I begged. We both sat on my bed. She shook her head.

"It's nothing Jug I'm fine." She Said.

"Malachi broke into your home and touched you and you're telling me you're fine. Don't lie to me Betty."

"I think I'm gonna leave Jug. I'll see you tomorrow."

"No. I'm not letting you leave right now. You're not eating you're not sleeping. I need to make sure you're okay."

"I'm fine. I just want to leave Jughead."

"Fine. Just at least let me walk you home."

"Fine." She Said. She gathered her things and I walked her home. We walked in silence. We didn't even hold hands, which we always do when we walk anywhere. When we got to her house she walked in with a simple goodbye. No I love you, no kiss.

"Wait." I Said. She stopped and looked at me. "I love you." I Said.

"I love you too Jug." She mumbled. I smiled and kissed her cheek.

"I'll walk you to school tomorrow?" I Asked.

"That won't be necessary." She Replied.

"What?" I Asked confused.

"I think we should take a break Juggie. Just until I figure things out with myself. I just need some space after what's been happening." She mumbled.

"You're... breaking up with me?" I Asked with tears in my eyes.

"No. I just need a break okay?" She Asked. I sighed.

"I don't think you should be alone right now love." I Said.

"Well you're opinion doesn't matter." She snapped. "Im sorry. I'm just tired. It's just for a bit. A few days. A week at most okay?"

"Okay." I Said. "Well I'll be waiting. I love you." I Said kissing her forehead.

"I love you too Jug." She Replied.

"Can I have a goodbye kiss?" I Asked. She nodded with a small smile. I kissed her lips longingly. "Bye betts."

"Bye Jug." She Said. I walked away with a broken heart.

The next day
The next day at school I saw Betty but I refrained from talking to her. We spent the day with slight smiles but not really engaging. We sat beside each other at lunch but I didn't wrap my arm around her like I usually would. "Hey guys. What's up?" Veronica asked.

"Nothing much." I Replied.

"You guys aren't all lovey dovey. Why are you so weird?" She Asked.

"We're on a break." Betts explained. Veronica nodded and we finished lunch. By the end of the day I was worn out. I had to use all my will power to not just kiss her.

I got home and plopped on my bed and sighed. Gosh it was a long day. I don't know how I'll ever last a week without Betty in my life. I love her to pieces and not being able to hold her and kiss her and tell her I love her is killing me inside. This break is gonna break me.

Betty's POV
I got home after a long day and crashed on my bed. I curled up in a ball and cried for a bit. Although I was the one that called on the break I didn't know if I could handle it and to be quite honest my heart physically hurt being away from Jughead. I just wanted to hug and hold him but I figured it was just separation anxiety and I'd be fine after a few days. Suddenly I got a phone call from Jug and I picked it up. "Hello?" I sniffled.

"Hey Betty. How are you?" He asked.

"I'm okay. You don't have to check up on me." I told him.

"I know I wanted to. When is this break over ?" He asked.

"Soon Jug soon." I Said.

"Alright. I'll leave you be. Bye betts. I love you." He Said.

"Love You too Jug." I Said before hanging up. I sighed and laid on my bed and went back to crying. I couldn't handle being separated from him. My heart hurt. I couldn't do it.