My Hero In Leather |Jughead Jones|

Chapter 22

It has been almost a month since Archie and my dad learned of my pregnancy. I don't go to school anymore simply because Archie and the Bulldogs are tormenting me about my pregnancy. The only saving grace had been Cheryl and Braeden and a few of the other students who weren't assholes, but it wasn't enough. I quit school, faking a doctor's note so I'd have an excuse and not cause any drama for my dad. 

I work at Pop's now, and thank the lord FP is here to serve all the bulldogs and other hoes who would make life even more difficult. Although that doesn't always stop them. Anytime anyone sees me at work they try and say something. I pretend I don't hear, but I do and although I'm tough it still fucking hurts. 

I'm disrupted by my thoughts by Braeden sliding into a seat in front of the counter and smiling at me. I can see a few hickies that his jacket collar doesn't hide. I snicker at the sight and he raises a brow.

"You know using makeup to cover those up would work better then the jacket," I say and when it finally hits him he looks down. "Don't worry though. I'm sure nobody at school noticed," I say and his cheeks flare very bright. 

"Wish you were still there. Who else am I going to crack jokes with about all of the football team," he asks and I shrug.

"Don't know. Any tea," I ask and he seems to realize something.

"Oh shit. I forgot to tell you. Southside High closed," he says and I stare for at least a solid minute.

"So what's gonna happen with Jug and the Serpents," I ask slowly, worry lacing my voice.

"They're going to Riverdale High. Fangs told me earlier," he says and he looks at me. "You know maybe it's time to come back. You'll have the Serpents behind you. We won't let anything happen to you," he says and I think for a moment. I know that the Serpents will protect me, but is that really a good thing? What if I cause all out war in the halls of Riverdale high because the Serpents defend me. But Jug will also be there and ever since I started working here, we don't get to spend much time together. 

"I think I will," I whisper and he smiles happily. 

"Oh thank God. I need someone to stop me from clinging to my boyfriend," he says and I laugh.

"Well you'll have to get my hands off of Jug," I say and he laughs now. 

"We are such strange friends," he says with a shake of his head. 

"Agreed," I say. I think for a moment. I'm worried about going back. I don't want to face Archie or any of the Bulldogs, but I shake my head at the thought. I'll be fine. I hope at least. 

...

I watched as the Serpents entered the school. Braeden and I were standing at the table welcoming the students. I could see Braeden smile when he saw Fangs and my cheeks flashed when I saw Jug. When we'd came to school, he'd put an arm around my shoulder and whenever someone even looked at me weird he'd glare daggers. I guess it's one of the things that makes him such a good friend. 

The good times didn't last as Cheryl, with her train of Bulldogs and cheerleaders right behind her. I let out a groan. Well this is gonna be bad.

I watched as Toni and Cheryl nearly got into a fight, but Archie stepped in. Huh. He actually is good for something. Surprised.

Everyone ended up going their separate ways and we ended up in the student lounge. Braeden clearly got jealous when Fangs was talking to Kevin and I nudged his arm. "Calm down dude. They're just talking right now. Only attack if they get to close," I warned and he grumbled something out. I sighed and shook my head. He's so cute when he's all flustered up like this. Especially when it's about Fangs. 

"It's just Kevin's so much cuter and smarter then me," he says and sighs. "And he wouldn't get all flustered like this. And why is he talking to Kevin anyways. He knows what I did to Kevin that night," he whispers the last part to himself. I stare at him for a moment. What happened between him and Kevin? I wanted to ask, but it was clear he wasn't ready to talk about it yet. 

"Just breathe. Fangs wouldn't cheat on you," I say and squeeze his shoulder.

"Don't know why. Not like I've been the most faithful," he whispers and before I can say anything, he exits the room staring at his face. What did he mean by that? What isn't he telling me? 

I force the thought from my head. I'l worry about that later. When he's ready to talk. Ijust hope it's soon. I don't think he'll last much longer with all of this on his shoulders. 

There will be a lot of time skips throughout the rest of the book. And yes. I did skip the take down of the fake Black Hood because I felt like it.