Dreamers

5

J POV
I was pulling up to my house that was in the middle of nowhere. Toni texted, saying she was still at the Wyrm because of the weather and that JB was with her. I notice a bike that was crashed and then I see a blonde sprawled a few feet from it. I park my car and head to check on her. I realized that it was Betty. "Fp is going to murder me." I mutter. I get her in the car and her bike is in pretty bad shape. I get her to my house and set her on the couch. I check her body for broken bone or bleeds. I check her head and there is a lump. I can't get her to a hospital, it's too far and she most likely wouldn't make it with the rough weather. I take her shorts off so I can get her in some dry clothes. I change into some pajama pants without a shirt. I get a pair of sweatpants and a long sleeve shirt and put them on her. She groans and acts like she's gonna threw up, but she just passed out again. "You're gonna be ok Betty." I say.

B POV
When I woke, I couldn't move my head and my whole body felt like I was hit by a train. I tried to sit up, but couldn't. I groan in pain and frustration. I close my eyes and hear someone come in. "I found her last night. She woke up, tried to threw up, but just passed out." I hear. I couldn't completely tell who it was, as my hearing was fuzzy, and my head was pounding. "You're ok Betty, I'm gonna take you to the hospital." It's a man's voice. "Fp." I croak, slowly opening my eyes. "Betts. Thank god. I thought I lost you." he says. I could tell he had been crying. It made me want to cry. I have never seen him cry, not once. I haven't cried since the day he found me. "Where are we?" I ask. "We're in Jughead's house." he says softly, stroking my hair. He gets to the lump, making me flinch and yelp. "Sorry. Didn't know that was there." he says, avoiding the area. "When are we leaving? What about my bike?" I ask. "You're not riding it for a while. It got pretty banged up. Guess I'm gonna have to order you some parts to fix it." he says. "Yea. I was actually looking for another safe place, but I really like the gym. I blow off so much steam there. I shouldn't have gotten mad at you. You were just trying to help." I say. "It's fine Betts." he says. He carefully and gently sets me up. "Ouch." I mumble, wincing. "You ok, Betty?" I hear a different voice say. "I'm fine." I say, "I need to get back to the bar, the serpents need me." "You're injured and they will understand. You need someone to step up for a little bit while you recover." Fp says. "Jug." Was all I got out before I passed out again.

FP POV
Betty is staying at Jughead's house until she is better. I'm pretty sure she will hate us all for it, but if they are both going to be leaders, then they need to learn to get along. "Dad!" Betty yells. "It's ok I'm right here." I say. "When am I leaving?" she asks. "Not yet. You can barely sit up. Why weren't you wearing your helmet? I told you to wear it every time you get on that bike." I say. "I couldn't see. I hit a bad spot and went flying. I should have found a good spot to stop, but I kept going." she says, trying to sit up. She groans and falls back. "I suggest you eat something." I say. "I'm not hungry." she mumbles. "When was the last time you actually ate a meal, not a snack?" I ask. She doesn't answer. "Elizabeth. Answer me." I say. "3 days ago." she whispers. "Why aren't you eating?" I ask. "I don't want to talk about it. If it makes you feel better, I want some soup." she says. I head to the kitchen and put some of the canned soup in a bowl to heat up.

J POV
I walked into the living to Betty trying to stand. "What do you think you're doing?" I ask. "Nothing. I can't do anything anyways, and I definitely can't do anything right." she mumbles. "Do you want a more comfortable place to lay down?" I say. "I can't walk and I don't want you to carry me." she says. "How do you think you got in here, walking?" I say sarcastically. "If I could have walked, I wouldn't have came here." she scoffs. I pick her up and take her to a bedroom. "You know, you're a lot lighter than you look." I say and she blushes. "I know." she whispers. "I heard you and FP's conversation. Why aren't you eating?" I say. "For your information, dad is bringing me soup." she glares at me. "That doesn't explain the last few days." I say. "Like I told him, I don't want to talk about it. As soon as I can walk, I will be out of your hair." she says.

B POV
"Betty?" Fp yells. "In here Fp." Jughead yells back. "Why did you move?" he asks when he finds us. "I wanted a more comfortable place to stay if I'm doomed to stay here for a while." I say. "Gee, thanks." Jughead says. "Anytime." I reply with a sarcastic smile. "Here's your soup. I don't want to see a drop left in the bowl." Fp says. "Fine." I grumble, "I'm not hungry, nor do I want to eat, but if I must, I will eat for you." "Thank you Elizabeth." he says. "Please stop with that. I hate that name." I say, staring at the bowl in my hands. "I know I'm sorry." he replies.

J POV
So Elizabeth is Betty's real name. She said she hates her name. Fp took the bowl back to the kitchen. "Why do you hate your name?" I ask. "Not something I'm willing to talk about." she says. "Might as well start talking. We're gonna be here for a while." I say. "Then I guess I'll let you down with the rest of them. I don't talk about my problems so don't push it." she glares at me. "Too bad. I get my way, and by the time this is over, I'll know everything about you." I say. "Good luck with that. If I won't tell my dad, what makes you think I will tell you?" she asks. "Just a hunch." I smirk. Fp walks in. "Hey. I gotta leave. You gonna be ok here?" he says. "Where are you going?" she asks. "I'm gonna take care of the serpents for you." he says. "Ok. Be safe, please." she says and he nods. He walks closer to me. "Please watch after her. I know she can be a pain, but she will eventually open up. She's probably gonna be here for a while." he whispers in my ear. "I will." I reply and he leaves.