You and I- A Bughead Story

seven

Betty's POV:
I'm walking to school alone today. I would usually walk with Jug, but I just wanted to walk by myself. I feel uneasy. I left a little early to go and work in the blue and gold, but to also avoid Jug.

I walked into school and sighed. No one was there. I was happy about that. I walked into the blue and gold and got a call from Jug.

I picked it up, "Hey, what's up?"

"Nothing, where are you?" he asked.

I put the phone on the table and on speaker and started typing, "I'm at school already."

"Oh." he sounded sad, "Are you ok? Did anything happen last night when I left."

I looked down at my palms, "Nope, I'll see you at school."

I quickly hung up and leaned back on my chair, hiding my face in my palms. I cried till I heard people coming into school. I wiped my tears and went out into the hallway and went to my locker.

I was surprised when there was a crowd of people outside of it. They all had their phones and taking pictures of it. I was confused and stepped through the crowd of people to find words written all over my locker.

Slut!

Fat!

Whore!

Ugly!

Stupid!

Worthless!

And so many more. I started to dig my fingernails into my palms as hard as I could. I heard laughter roar behind me, and I pushed through all the people and ran to the Blue and Gold. I ran through the doors and collapsed on the couch, sobbing. I felt someone's hands on me pulling me close to them and I looked up and saw Jughead. I pushed him away from me and got up. He looked at me confused.

"Betty, what's wrong?" he asked me and got up getting closer to me. I backed away and tears were pouring down my face.

"Jughead.. G- get away from me. I- I wanna be a-alone." I said in between sobs and he looked upset for me. I grabbed my bag and ran out into the hallway and went to the bathroom.

Jughead's POV:
I sat down on the couch confused. Confused at what just happened. Archie came through the door and grabbed my hand.

"Follow me dude, you have to see this." He told me and pulled me towards Betty's locker. Mr. Wetherbee was standing outside of it and everyone was in class but Archie and I had a free period. We walked up behind him and the words haunted me.

I need to find Betty.

I walked away from Betty's locker and found Veronica.

"Did you see Betty's locker?" I asked her.

She nodded and frowned, "Riverdale is a dark place, Jug."

"Can you try to find her... she might be in the bathroom or girls locker room." I asked her. She nodded and walked down the hallway.

I pulled out my phone and thought if I should text Betty. I finally did and I said, "Please come to the Blue and Gold. I'll be in there."

I sat and waited in the blue and gold forever. I waited till I had to finally go to class.

At lunch, I sat at my normal table in the corner. Alone. Betty is usually here, but I didn't know where she was. No one does. I've texted her, called her, left her voicemails. Nothing. Not a single word.

But one from my dad.

Dad: Thanks for going down to the Sheriffs Station. You actually don't think I can convince the cops? Well, I already have. Can't wait to see you tonight.

I didn't respond obviously. I already talked to Mr. Andrews and he said I could stay there for a while if I needed it.

Last period came around and still no word from her. Veronica told me she couldn't find her and neither could Archie. The janitors ended up getting all the marker off of Betty's locker. I just felt so bad for her.

Once the bell rang, I went to the blue and gold to see if there was any mail and found Betty. Her face stained with tears. Eyes red and puffy from crying. 

"I can't go home. My moms going to kill me. I skipped all my classes. God Jug, I cant deal with myself anymore." she said to me and started crying again. I ran over to her and pulled her into my arms, "I'm so worthless Jug. I'm a horrible person. I'm ugly. I'm fat..."

I cut her off, "Betts, don't say those things you're an amazing person that deserves the world. You are not worthless. You are the most beautiful person I've laid my eyes on. You are the most nicest person I've ever met. You make me a better person, and that shows a lot about you. So don't you ever say those words again, Betty. You are worth it."

She looked up at me, still in my arms, and kissed me. She was in so much pain. It was soft but showed how much she cared about us. After the kiss, she rested her head on my chest, "What am I going to do Jug?" she asked me.

"Go home to your mom and explain everything that happened." I replied.

"But, she's not going to understand." She whispered.

"You'll never know if you don't try." I responded.

She got out of my arms and went on the couch and I joined her. I got a text and  got up to get it. I sat back down again and Betty put her head on my shoulder.

Dad: Get home now.

Dad: I swear to god Jughead

Dad: Get home

Dad: GET HOME

Betty looked at my phone and frowned. I wasn't going to go.

Dad: Fine, I see how it is.

A couple minutes later, Betty fell asleep on my shoulder and I read a book.

The door suddenly swung open. And there he was.

My dad.