I was stood outside the room with Betty's doctor and he handed me a small bundle of papers. "We have ran through some tests and everything looks good. She may feel weak, tired or hungry for the next few days but that is completely normal. We will take out the drips when she is awake. There are general information sheets in there and support contact details as well. I would recommend going to get some clean clothes for Ms. Cooper and come back in a couple of hours." "Ok, thank you so much Doctor." "My pleasure." He smiled before walking away. I quietly went back into Betty's room and planted a tender kiss on her forehead. I stroked her hair a little as I spoke, " I'll be back soon, I love you so much." I pulled myself away from her and left the room.
The car ride home was in complete silence as tears occasionally fell down my cheeks. I had so much sadness and pain inside me and it got worse whenever I thought of Betty and how she was alone. I pulled up to our house and all the lights were still on. I dragged my feet and unlocked the front door. The smell of Betty's perfume instantly swarmed me which made my heart sink deeper. I took myself upstairs and packed a bag of some things for Betty. I turned our light out and walked across the hall to Juliet's room. I smiled at her little crib. She had bought me and Betty so much more happiness into our lives. I lent into her crib and picked up a soft, grey bunny that she always sleeps with. I grabbed a blanket then went back downstairs. I quickly grabbed a sweater and left the house again.
The buzzer rang at Veronica and Archie's until it stopped and Veronica answered. "Hello?" "Hi Ronnie, it's Jughead." The buzz came back as I pushed the door open. The Pembrook was very fancy as I was greeted by their doorman. "Good evening Jughead." I smiled at him and headed upstairs to their apartment. I knocked on the door and was greeted by Archie. He pulled me into a hug and then lead me in. "How you doing?" "Ok. Betty can come tomorrow and I've been given some contacts to help her." He placed his hand on my shoulder. "She'll get through this Jug, Betty's always been a fighter." "Yeah, where's Juliet?" "In our room with Veronica." I dropped my bag down and headed for their room. "Hey Veronica." "Hi." She was stood rocking Juliet as she was unsettled. "She's been like this for about an hour now," "I'll take her." She handed me Juliet and left the room. I held her so tightly to my chest and she instantly settled. "I'm sorry for leaving you baby but mommy is going to be okay." I held her closer and just embraced this moment with my beautiful baby.
About 10 minutes had passed and Juliet was laying asleep in my arms. I lay her down in the little crib next to Archie and Veronica's bed and placed her little bunny next to her. I stroked her little rosy cheek before kissing it then leaving the room.
I'd been at Veronica and Archie's for about 2 hours and the evening loomed darker. We'd been sat catching up and had some food to help take away my hunger. I was now on my way back to the hospital and I just kept asking myself so many questions. Is everything I do for her good enough? Will Betty really be okay? Will her relationship with the baby grow apart? My thoughts came to a quick stop as I realised that I was about to crash. Luckily, I was in a pretty empty car park so I reversed a little and stopped the engine. I grabbed the bag off the passenger seat and the bunch of flowers as well. It was 11:30PM and the hospital was surprisingly quiet and deserted. I tried with all my effort to not cry as I walked to Betty's room. I took a deep breath and pushed open the door a small amount. The room was lit dimly which meant she was awake. I poked my head round the door to see Betty's face light up. "Juggie!"
She sounded like she only just woke up which means she has the cutest voice. I dropped the bag and flowers on the floor . I went over to the bed and cupped her beautiful face in my hands. Our eyes locked together and I smiled widely. My lips touched hers and she kissed back. Her hands touched mine and we continued to make out.
*Betty's POV*
I pulled away from our moment and we just admired each other. "Do you need anything?" I love how much he cared for me. "I just want you to lay with me." Jug got onto the bed next to me and i nestled my head into his chest. "Juliet...where's Juliet? Is she okay?" He started stroking my hair which calmed me straight away. "She's with Archie and Veronica. While you were asleep, I went to check on her." I sighed. "I miss her so much." "I know baby. You can come home tomorrow, we're going to get you all the help you need and we can spend our time with Juliet." "You don't deserve me Jughead." He jolted up and his eyes began to well up. "Betty, don't ever say that again. Your the most beautiful, special woman ever." I pulled his face to mine and we rested our foreheads together. "I love you Jughead." "I love you too baby."
A blinding white light shone over my eyes; waking me up from my sleep. I rubbed my eyes open and rolled over to see Jughead asleep. He was so peaceful and his hair was so soft and messy. I stroked his hair a little and kissed his cheek before gently getting out of bed. My body felt so weak but I wanted to change out of my scratchy gown. I took some fresh pyjamas from the bag and slowly made my way into the bathroom. I turned the light on and closed the door behind me. I looked at myself in the mirror and frowned a little. My eyes were red and puffy from crying and my skin was tender. I held my hair back and turned the tap on. The water ran warm for a few seconds before I washed my face. I let my hair fall to my shoulders as I dried my face. I used the bathroom and quickly got changed then left the bathroom and went into the room. Jughead was still sound asleep so I took my phone and quietly left the room. I sat on the chairs outside and called Veronica. It was 7:30AM but I knew she'd be awake with Juliet.
Veronica: Betty!
Betty: Hey V
Veronica: How are you?
Betty: Ok. I feel tired and weak but I'm thinking more about how lucky I am to be alive
Veronica: I'm so happy your okay Betty, we were so worried about you
Betty: Aw V. I'm going to get the help that I need and hopefully take some control over it
Veronica: Good, and you know that me and Archie will always be here for you
Betty: I know, thank you so much. How's my Juliet?
Veronica: She's been awake for about an hour and we're sat snuggled in blankets on the balcony
Betty: I miss her so much
Veronica: I know B. You sound really sleepy, you okay?
Betty: I guess the medication is starting to wear off
Veronica: Oh Okay, you get some rest and text me when your out of hospital
Betty: Will do, I love you V
As I was talking, Jughead poked his sleepy head round the door.
Veronica: Love you too Betty
I ended the call and shot my head towards Jughead. He rubbed his eyes so I walked over to him and wrapped my arms round his waist; my head on his chest. He lent down to kiss my forehead and he pulled me in a little so the door would close behind us. I looked up into his beautiful eyes. I just wanted to stare at him forever but my legs were so weak. "Can we lay down please? My legs are so weak." "Sure." He lent down to peck my lips and then quickly picked my up. I giggled as he took me over to the bed. Jug gently placed me onto the bed and then stood up. "I'm just going to get a 'do not disturb' sign from the doctor." "Okay" he walked away and I pulled the covers over me. The hospital room was chilly but left a nice, cool breeze whilst under the covers.
Jughead returned moments later and closed the door behind him. He wandered over to the window and closed the blinds before getting under the covers. We both lay on our sides so our faces were close together. Jughead placed his hand under the one side of my face and he stroked my cheek with his thumb. "Have I ever told you how lucky I am that your in my life?" "I could say the same thing Ms Cooper." I smiled at him the pulled her face closer so I could kiss him gently before gently drifting off to sleep.
