Dreamers

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B POV
Mustang is like a second father to me. "Thank you." I say as I grab the glass from Fp. "Anytime." he does a slight bow, and I laugh. I saw Toni and JB behind the bar. "I thought you were a teacher." JB says. "Yea." I say slowly. "So why aren't you teaching?" Toni asks. "Oh um. Yesterday, I got one of those headaches that I always get, but I had people to take care of me this time. Just now, they won't let me go back until tomorrow." I say. "Don't they come once a month?" JB asks. I decided to tell them about my headaches that I get once a month. "Yea." I reply. "Please tell me we are talking about the headaches and not something else." Fangs says. "Yes. She had this months yesterday." Toni says. "During my first class might I add." I say. "Oof. I'm sorry Betty. Maybe you should get your head checked, just to make sure it's nothing serious." he says.

S POV
I heard mom talking to fangs, Toni, and JB about her headache, or headaches. I run up to the office and close the door. "What's wrong Scarlett?" I look up and see dad and grandpa. "Mom lied. She has had a headache every month." I say quietly. "What?" Grandpa says. "I heard her talking about it to fangs, Toni, and JB." I say. "Get them up here." He tells grandpa. "Already on it." he replies.

B POV
"You three and Betty come on." Fp says. I look at them confused, and follow him. "What's this about?" I ask when we get into the office. "How long have your headaches been going on?" Fp asks and I scoff. "It doesn't matter." I say. "Yea it does Betty." Jughead says. I shouldn't have told them, then we wouldn't be in this little predicament. "No, it doesn't." I glare at him. "Mom." Scarlett says quietly. "I'm not doing this." I say and turn, only to be turned back around. "Betty we just want to help." Jughead says. "That's what everyone says. That's what the therapist said." I say. "We're not the therapist Betty. We're family." Fp says. "I don't have to tell you anything." I snap, making Scarlett flinch. "Just let me leave. I'm not going to have another headache for a while." I sigh. "How long have they been going on?" Fp asks. "I don't know! Happy I told you? I. Don't. Know." I say, in a low dangerous voice. "It's ok Betts." Fangs tries to calm me. "No it's not! I can barely remember anything!" I yell. "Elizabeth." Fp starts. "I knew I shouldn't have come back. You wouldn't have to bother with me." I say and make it out of the room. I walk to the gym and wrap my hands, like I always have. I start punching a punching bag. My ribs start to hurt, but I don't care. After about an hour, I unwrap my hands, and walk to the school to get my bike.

I rode until dark. I pulled up at my house, and unlocked the door. I walked up to the bathroom after locking the door and took a long shower. I decided to leave my ribs unwrapped. I put on a short crop top and a pair of shorts. There's a frantic knock on the door. I open it to see Scarlett. "What are you doing here?" I ask. "D-dad g-got m-mad a-at m-me." she sobs. "Why did you run to my house?" I ask. "He was throwing things. He scared me, and I don't want to be around him when he's like that." she says. "Come here." I hug her tightly. "You're ok. Shhhh. It's ok." I whisper. She calms down after a little while. "Did you eat anything for supper?" I ask. "No." she answers. "What would you like to eat?" I ask. "Mac and cheese." she says. "My favorite." I smile.

S POV
I was laying on the couch, and mom brought me my food. "Thank you." I whisper. "Do I need to go get you some clothes?" she asks. "I don't have any here, I guess." I mumble. "I'll be back. Don't let anyone in. I have a key." she kisses my head and I nod. I hear the door close and I fall asleep.

B POV
I knocked on Jughead's door and a maid open the door. "Sorry miss. Jughead isn't in the mood for visitors." she says. "Ok. I'm not here for jughead. Where is Scarlett's room?" I say. "Follow me." she says. We make it to her room and I see broken glass and other things all over the floor. "Where is jughead?" I ask. "He is asleep right now." she answers, "Here is Scarlett's room." "Thank you." I say. I make her a bag, and head to her bathroom for toiletries. I make it out of the bathroom only to get stopped by jughead. I could smell the liquor. "Why are you here?" he growls. "I'm just leaving." I say and start walking. He grabs my wrist and pushes me against the wall. "Let me go." I gasp. His hand runs up my side, brushing my ribs, making me scream in pain. "Why are you yelling?" he snarls. "If you weren't drunk, you would know that I have broken ribs." I snap, making him mad. He presses my ribs, and I yelp. "Stop! Please! Stop!" I yell. I gather all my strength and push him off me, grabbing the bag and run to my bike. I start it and drive away. I unlock the door, and lock it when I get inside. I fall against it, and fall to the floor, silently crying. "Mom?" I hear. "Yea?" I choke out. "What happened?" she asks. "Just my ribs." I say. "Did. Did dad hurt you?" she asks, making more tears run down my face. She sits next to me and hugs me tightly. "I'm so sorry." she whispers. "Does he drink often?" I ask. "Only when he gets really mad." she answers. "And that's exactly what I did today. He's an angry drunk. I'm glad he didn't hurt you." I whisper. "He hasn't tried to hurt me before. He just normally throws things around me, and I go stay with my friend, Emily." she says. "Let's get to bed. We have school tomorrow." I say and she nods. We get in my bed and fall asleep.