My Hero In Leather |Jughead Jones|

Chapter 30

I smile up at Jughead. I'm sitting on the floor in front of the couch while he braids my hair. His beanie is on the floor next to me a long with his shirt. We have the house to ourselves and I think FP expected us to be fucking like animals or something.

Jug tilts my head back further to place a soft kiss to my lips. "How are you," he asks and I shrug softly.

"Good. I'm kinda hungry and sick but I'm with you so that makes things better," I say and he smiles before tilting my head back up to continue working on my hair.

"What happens now," he asks and I sit in silence.

"We prepare for this little gal," I say and point at my stomach.

"What about the Serpents? My dad called for a meeting today. I'm not sure what's gonna happen. And Braeden," he says and I sigh and lean so I can lay my head on his leg comfortably.

"Braeden will be fine. I get it. I hate it. Like extremely fucking hate it, but I understand and the Serpents will be fine," I say and smile. "They have FP and you. Shits rough but things will get better," I say and he smiles down at me.

"I love you Jasmin Andrews," he says.

"And I love you, Jughead Jones," I say and our lips meet again.

...

I watch as Jughead gets declared Serpent King. Then Jug reaches his hand out for me and I take it and stand with him. "And the Serpent Queen," Jughead announces and everyone claps. "And my right hand man. And brother," Jughead says and Braeden smiles at him.

I watch as Jughead gives Cheryl her bright red Serpent jacket and honestly, it looks really good on her.

Braeden and I sit together away from everyone after that for a moment. "So you're leaving today," I ask and he nods softly. "How'd things go with Fangs and Mantle," I say and he shrugs.

"I chose to be single for now. Neither liked the idea, but with my leaving, I shouldn't be with anyone," he says.

"Who would you choose," I ask and he stays silent for a moment, just staring forward.

"I think I'd always choose Fangs," he says and then frowns. "Then again our relationship seems to be kinda unstable," he whispers and I look at him. He has this look on his eyes of absolute defeat. After getting back from what had to be an extremely traumatic experience, he was quieter and more depressed.

"Maybe," I say and lean on his shoulder. "But you love each other right," I say but he doesn't respond. Just looks at his feet. His hair is shorter and he's wearing long sleeves again. It's a small thing but it feels wrong. I don't say anything though. He looks to broken right now to question him too much.

"I'm gonna go," he says and hugs me tight.

"Take someone with you please," I plead and he's silent for a moment. He smiles softly.

"Pea. Wanna go on a road trip," he yells and Sweet Pea grins widely.

"Fuck yeah. Let's go," he yells and Braeden smiles at me.

"I don't trust you two alone," Jughead yells and both of them smile and look at Jug and then each other.

"Let's go then," Braeden says and stands and then we hug and I cling to him.

"I love you Jasmin," he whispers and I hug him tighter.

"Love you too Braeden," I whisper and he pulls awayslowly and walks away, only stopping to hug FP and Fangs before he throws an arm around Sweet Peas shoulder as they walk awah. I watch and feel someone sit next to me. Jug pulls me so I'm leaning against him.

"They'll be alright," he whispers and I lean into his touch.

"Yeah," I whisper. "They will."

...

Getting ready for my final day of school this year was kinda exciting. I was finally going to get a break. Hell by next school year, I might have my baby.

"Looking good," Jughead says and wraps his arms around me.

"Not looking bad yourself Jones," I say and press a kiss to his lips.

"Ready to go," he asks and I nod softly.

The drive is as boring as ever which honestly is kind of nice.

The day is plain other then that rush of joy I'm everyone to be leaving this damned place.

We go to the assembly where Archie will be announced president or whatever. I don't really care. He has a large smile about the fact he got it and I guess it's nice to see him smile.

As Josie sings, I look to the side and then I see him. "Jug," I whisper and he looks at me confused but then follows my gaze.

"Why is," he begins to say when the police storm inside.

The rest felt like it was happening in slow motion. I watched as Archie got arrested, tears streaming down my face. I tried to run forward. I had to do somethimg, but Jug held me back, no matter how hard I fought. Then it was over and I fell back into Jugs arms, crying. My best friend? Gone. My brother? Arrested. I dont know what to do. What is there to do?