Betty's POV:
Jughead has been spending so much time with Toni that I fear he's going to leave me for her. Everytime I ask to hang out with him, he's with Toni. Everytime we're supposed to have a date night, he would cancel because he had plans with Toni and I get they're best friends but I miss him. We never get time alone because everywhere we go, Toni goes too. I walk through the halls at school he doesn't even talk to me unless I approach him and speak first. At lunch today I decided I'm going to talk to him. It's almost time and I can't help but feel knots in my stomach. The bell rings and I jump up from my seat. I make my way into the cafeteria and see Jug already sitting with the Serpents. I walk up to him and tap his shoulder. He turns and looks at me. "Oh, hey Betty," he says. "Hey, can I talk to you? Preferably alone?" Confusion crosses his face. "Uh, sure." He stands up and follows me to the Blue and Gold. "I just wanted to know if we can hang out later today? We could go to Pops or just watch a movie at my house?" I sit down on one of the desks. "Oh, sorry Betty. I already have plans with Toni," he says. "But Jug, we never spend anytime together anymore. You're always with Toni and I miss you," I say, getting off the desk. "Betty we spend enough time together. I'm sorry I just want to hang out with my best friend." I scoff. "You're always with her Jug! We don't spend any time together because you're always with Toni!" He crosses his arms and say, "Wow Betty, I didn't think you were the jealous type but clearly I was wrong. I can't believe you're so jealous, you can't handle me spending time with anyone other than you. Unbelievable." He storms out the door and I sink down, pulling my knees up to my chest. Maybe I am just being jealous. I mean the last time we had a date was... I can't even remember. Not since he joined the Serpents. No! I'm not jealous, he hasn't told me he loved in like 2 months. He doesn't hug me, or kiss me anymore. I just want my Juggie back.
After school, I decided to take a walk because I didn't feel like going home yet. As I walked behind the school I noticed Toni all by herself. I continued walking until she stopped me. "Hey Blondie!" She stood in front of me. "Oh, hi Toni." I said. She grabbed my by the hair and wacked my head against the wall. I dropped my books try and stop her. "Don't try to get between me and Jughead ever again!" She kneed me in the stomach and I fell to the ground. She started kicking me everywhere, but I couldn't do anything about it. It was like my body shut down. When she was satisfied she walked away laughing. My whole body was on fire. I slowly picked myself up off the ground with my books in hand and trudged myself home. My face was bleeding from multiple spots and I couldn't open my left eye. My shirt was covered in dirt and blood. I opened the front door and my mom's head popped up from her book. Once she saw me she jumped out of her chair. "Oh sweetie, what happened?" She lightly grabbed my arm which made me wince. "Nothing. I'm fine," I said. "Well if your not going to tell me, at least let me help you clean up." I nodded. She cleaned my cuts and wrapped them and got me new clothes. "I'm going to go to bed early mom, but thanks for your help." I hugged her. "Okay sweetheart, goodnight." I made my way up the stairs, climbed into my bed, and fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.
The next morning I woke up late so I just through on one of Jug's hoodies I had in my closet with some leggings and my black Converse. I grabbed my back, walked down the stairs, and out the door. I practically ran to school but made it there my usual time. I went to my locker and put my bag away. I saw Toni and Jug down the hall walking in my direction so I put my hood up and hid my face, hurrying to the Blue and Gold room.
I went through my classes as normal until the end of the day when Jug came up to me. "Hey Betty," he said cheerfully. I covered my face the best I could with my hood. "Hey, Jug. What's up?" He lightly grabbed my arm which made me wince. "Well Toni's busy tonight so I thought we could hang out?" I gulped. "Uh, tonight's now good. Family stuff. Maybe another time?" I tried to walk away but he tightened his grip on my arm. "Ow, Jug!" "Why won't you look at me?" He grabbed my face and his eyes widened as he took of my hood and turned my head to get a better look. "Betty, who the hell did this to you?!" "No one Jug. Let me go!" I struggled, only hurting myself more. "Tell me!" He shouted. "Toni," I whispered. He shook his head. "Unbelievable, Betty. Your so jealous of me and Toni you blame her for this when it's probably just makeup. As fake as you!" My eyes teared up. "No, I-" "Save it Betty. We're done. I didn't think you would go this far out of jealousy." He dropped my arm and stormed away. The tears fell from my eyes as I put my hood back on and left the school. Someone grabbed my backpack and pulled me behind the school. "What did I say about ruining mine and Jug's relationship?" Toni. I gulped. Here we go again.
That went on for a further two weeks until one day I couldn't take it anymore. I gave up. I just sat there and let her do as she pleases, hoping she went far enough so I'll just die. It'll all be over. She was beating me up until it my vision went black.Jughead's POV:
I walked out of school, looking for Toni. She's really been there for me since my breakup with Betty. I walked behind the school and noticed Toni, kicking something. "Toni?" Her head shot up. "Jug, what are you doing back here?" She walked closer to me but backed away. "What are you doing?" I pushed past and noticed at girl laying on the ground covered in dirt, blood, scratches, and bruises. I didn't recognize her. I felt for her pulse and it was barely there. Toni ran off and picked up the girl, putting bed in the back of my truck laying down. I drove as quickly as I could to Riverdale General. They brought her in and I waited in the waiting room.
About an hour later, a doctor approached me. "The female is unidentified so if you know her, please let us know but you can go see her if you want. She isn't awake yet, though." "Thank you!" I rushed into the room and my eyes widened. Betty, my Betty, was the one being beat up by Toni? Maybe she wasn't jealous, or lying. Oh my God I'm such an idiot. I walked over to her bed and held her hand. I put my head against the matress and I silently cried. What have I done. I waited with her all night. The doctors came in and check her vitals every few hours and I told them her name and information. It was about noon the next day when I felt her hand twitch beneath mine. My head shot up and I saw her eyes slowly opening. She looked around the room until she saw me. "Jug? Am I dead?" She asked. "No, almost though." She tried to sit up but her face contorted in pain. "No, don't move. I'll go get the doctor." She nodded and I walked out of the room. The doctor came in, room and did the necessary things, then helped her sit up. She had 2 broken ribs, a lot of blood lost, and some stitches but other than that, she'd be alright. I sat down in the chair next to her. "I'm so sorry Betty. For not believing you when you said Toni was hurting you and thinking you were jealous but the time in here next to you had me thinking, when was the last time we had a date or we were alone just the two of us and I can't remember. It was so long ago that I have no idea the last we spent time together as a couple and I'm so sorry. I love you so much. I shouldn't have treated you how I did and I should have been a better boyfriend," I said. I had tears running down my cheeks and my voice cracked. Betty squeezed my hand. "It's okay, Jug. I love you too." She scooted over and parted the spot next to her. "I don't want to hurt you Betty." She smiled at me. "You won't." I slipped off my shoes and climbed next to her in the bed. She wrapped her arms around my torso and rested her head on my chest. I didn't even realize how much I missed Betty. I never saw her because I always made other plans and since I was always busy, I kind of forgot about the little to no time I spent with Betty, or how much I missed out movie dates even when we'd just be together. Nobody can replace my Betty.
She was released from the hospital the next day and was allowed back to school. I decided to walk her to school so I can make sure she's okay. I knocked on the door and she answered. "Hi, Juggie," she said. "Hey beautiful." I gave her kiss. "Let me just grab my jacket and we can go." I nodded as she ran up the stairs. She came back down wearing a black hoodie. "Nice jacket," I chuckled. "Why thank you. I would hope you like it considering it came from your closet." She grabbed her back pack. "Okay, let's go." I grabbed her hand and laced our fingers together. We walked to school making jokes and laughing together. I walked Betty to her locker. Toni came up to me. "Hey Jones. I-" "Go away, Toni," I said. She looked surprised. "What?" She looked at Betty, who was hiding behind me. Understandable considering Toni almost killed her. "I said go away. I know what you did to Betty. She almost died because of you so we can't be friends anymore." Toni scoffed and walked away. I turned around and wrapped my arms around Betty. "She's not going to hurt you anymore. I promise. I love you," I said and kissed the top of her head. "I love you too." She said but it was muffle due to her head being hidden in my shirt. "Alright, I have to go to my locker. Will you be okay alone." She nodded. "I'll be fine."
Toni never bothered Betty again. Life was good.Didn't know how to end this. Oops.
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Bughead Oneshots
Short StoryA story I started in the sixth grade. I don't really write anymore and I almost never upload chapters. Good luck. :)