Dreamers

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S POV
I got up and went to their room. I slowly opened the door, and see moms ribs were wrapped, as the blanket was around her waist. Dad opened his eyes. "What do you need?" he asks. "I was just seeing if y'all were ok. Cause you know, it's 11:30." I say. "We're fine. Do you want something to eat?" he asks. "No. I can make something later." I say and close the door.

J POV
I feel Betty move slightly, and I kiss her cheek. "Good morning." I say softly. "Good morning." she mumbles, turning towards me. "How do your ribs feel this morning?" I ask. "Better. They're just bruised." she says, tucking herself into my side. "Go back to sleep." I say and she nods, resting her head on my chest.

B POV
I woke up and it was 2:30. I jump up and get dressed. I put my jacket on and rush to the door. I hop on my bike and drive to the Whyte Wyrm. I find fangs. "I'm so sorry. I over slept." I say. "It's fine. Let's go to the parlor." he says.  We walk down to the parlor and I pull out my book. "Oooohhhh. That one." he points. I nod and he sits in the chair. "Where do you want it?" I ask. He points to his shoulder and lays back in the chair.

S POV
I went to check on mom, but she wasn't in bed. "Dad? Where's mom?" I ask. "She's not in bed?" he answers. "No." I reply, "Did she leave us again?" I feel tears in my eyes. "She wouldn't Leave us again." he says. "Are you sure?" I ask. Before he could answer, the door opened. "Scarlett? Jughead?" Mom yells. "In here." Dad yells back.

B POV
I walk into the living room and get a glare from Scarlett. I sigh and head to the bedroom. I change into some shorts and one of Jughead's s shirts. I head back to the living room and sit on the couch. I pull my legs to my chest, wrapping my arms around them and resting my chin on my knees. I close my eyes, ignoring the pain in my ribs. "Mom?" I hear. "Hhmmmm." I say, not opening my eyes. "Betts, you ok?" Jughead asks. "I'm fine." I mumble. "Where were you?" Scarlett asks. "I was at the bar. I had a meeting with fangs, don't believe me, he's got proof." I say, moving my head to where my forehead rested between my knees. "Are you ok?" I hear. "I'm fine." I say, muffled. "Headache?" Jughead asks. "No. I don't feel good." I say. "Go get in bed." he says softly. "It'll pass." I say quietly. "Please go get in bed." he says. "If I get up, I'm going to puke." I say. "I can carry you." he says. "Please just let me stay right here." I say. Scarlett sits next to me, and rubs my arm.

J POV
I sat on the other side of Betty, and she leaned against me. She set her legs down, and rested her head in my lap. I stroked her hair, and she fell asleep. "Are you gonna carry her to bed?" Scarlett asks. "Don't even think about it." she mumbles, making Scarlett laugh. I shake my head, a smile playing on my lips. "Go get some sleep. I can take care of her." I tell Scarlett. She nods and heads to her room. "Betts?" I say. "What?" she mumbles, turning so she's on her back. "You would get better sleep if you went to bed." I say. "I don't wanna move." she whines. "So you're just gonna lay on the couch with your head on my lap?" I ask. "You can go lay in the bed. I don't wanna move." she says. I move her head and stand. I move my arms under her, and lift her. "No! Put me back!" she whines. "That couch is not comfortable. You're going to sleep in the bed." I say softly. She rests her head on my chest as I walk to the room. I tuck her into my side when we get in bed.

B POV
I opened my eyes, and saw it was 5:30. "Ugh." I groan as I sit up. "Lay back down, the office called, saying that there's no school this week." Jughead says. I lay back down, and turn towards him. I rest my head on him and fall asleep.

Around 9:30, Scarlett burst into the room. "We're late! Get up!" she yells. "Stop yelling. There's not any school today." I say. "Oh. *laughs slightly* Sorry." she says. "Go back to bed." I reply and she heads to her room.

J POV
We pulled up at the bar, and headed inside. "What are you doing here? It's Monday?" Fangs asks. "No school." Betty replies. "Are you getting one of those headaches? You look a little pale." he says. I glance over at her. "Betty, you are practically white." I say. "I-" she faints, but I catch her. I head up to the office, and lay her gently on the couch. She starts coming around a few minutes later. I kneel next to her. "Hey. How do you feel?" I ask softly. "Stop yelling." she croaks. I kiss her head softly, and she slowly sits up. She pats the spot and I sit, her resting her head on my lap. I stroke her hair, and fangs, Fp, and Scarlett came in. I put a finger over my mouth and they nod.

B POV
My head was pounding, and I felt myself begin to heave. Fangs holds the trash bin close, and jughead holds my hair back. I empty my stomach and rest back on Jughead's lap. I feel someone move my legs, and rest them over their lap. I open my eyes and see Fp. I groan, and rest my arm over my eyes.

FP POV
I was staring at Betty, and her color was slowly returning. "How long have you been feeling sick?" I ask softly. "A couple of days." she replies. I nod and rub her leg. She shivers, and turns on her side. "Feel her head." I tell jughead. "It's warm, but not burning up." he says. I see them staring at me, confused, as I'm thinking. "What are you thinking about?" Fangs asks. "Possibilities." I reply. Fangs was the only one that got it, and immediately takes Scarlett out of the room. "No! I want to know what's wrong with mom!" she yells as he carries her out of the room over his shoulder. Jughead and I chuckle, but Betty makes no attempt to make a sound or move. "Betts." I say softly. She moves her arm to look at me. "Are you on the pill." I ask. Her eyes widen. I see the wheels turning in her head and she shot up from Jughead's lap.