The English Teacher

Part Thirty-eight

Veronica's POV

I woke up and it was Friday. Thank god! I was happy till I remembered we didn't find Betty yesterday. Which didn't take very long for me to realize. I hope we can find her. I wish I could just take the day off, but this is no excuse, is it?

I did my normal morning routine, but with sadness today. I feel like my world is slowly falling apart. And that it's starting with Betty.

I got to the school around seven-ish. It was still kind of dark. It was quiet till about seven-thirtyfive, when once again three teenagers came waltzing into my class. "And you three need what at this hour?" I asked. "Well we are here for school, but sometimes you just got to be here, because your best friend is missing and the only other person who can help you find her is her girlfriend who is also teacher." Cheryl said as they walked to my desk. I rolled my eyes and shook my head a little. "Cheryl can you calm down for a bit. We are still trying to find Betty." Toni said. "Honestly, it's getting kind of old you only going off at Miss. Lodge." Kevin said. I just watched and listened as they went back a forth. "Well I'm just upset. It's my fault she ran away." She said. "It's not your fault." Toni said grabbing her hand. "It's all three of ours." She said. "Yeah don't blame yourself." Kevin said. "I'm not exactly blaming myself or us. I'm blaming her." She said pointing to me. I had my arms crossed and I rolled my eyes. "Of course." I whispered. "Why are you always blaming her?" Kevin asked. "Because if it weren't for her our best friend wouldn't be keeping secrets and now missing in the woods." She said. "We drove her off." Toni said. "But if Betty didn't start dating her we wouldn't be in this mess." Cheryl said. Before anybody could say something I did. "Look." They all three looked at me. "I'd understand if you guys didn't like me very much, and that's fine. I just want to find Betty and we can never speak again. I mean I'd be hard if we tried to, but whatever. Once we find Betty you guys and go to hating me and try to get Betty to end things with me or sabotage us or anything you want. Tell the damn principal if you'd like. But, let's just find her and we can get on with our lives." I said. It was quiet for a moment before the bell rang. "Okay go." I said. Kevin and Cheryl slowly walked to there seats while Toni left.

After school

I was just sitting in my car when the passengers door opened and in came Toni. "Uhh hi?" I questioned. "Okay so I haven't formally introduced myself, I'm Toni Topaz." She said. "Okay?" I questioned. "Anyways you were right this morning. About how we should just find Betty. I totally agree and we need to find her sooner than later." She said. I nodded. "Alright." "Let's just go to mine and Cheryl's place. I told her I'd be home later. Kevin is also going to be there and we can just go looking for her again." I nodded. "Okay." "You remember where we live." "Ehh a little." I said. "I'll help."

Once we got to her house and went inside Cheryl and Kevin were confused. Although I think Cheryl was more pissed than anything. "What is she doing here?!" Cheryl asked. "We are going to find Betty and since it's Friday we are going to stay out all night and all day tomorrow." Toni said. "I did not sign up to be outside all night." Cheryl said. "Neither did I." Kevin said. "Neither did I, but I'm doing it." Toni said. "Is she?" Cheryl said pointing to me. "Of course I am! Why wouldn't I?" I asked. "Okay let's go! Before Cheryl makes this worse." Toni said and we all went outside. "Is it because you 'love' her?" Cheryl said. "Excuse me? What do you mean by 'love' her?" I asked. "We all know you don't really love her. Your just using her!" She said. "I am not. I fucking love her!" I told her. "Yeah sure you do." She said sarcastically. Before I could say something Toni interrupted us. "Will you two stop it?!" She shouted. "No, this slut thinks She loves my best friend." "Cheryl if you your just gonna be like this you can go back to the house." Toni said. "Not with my best friend is missing." "Then stop it! Your acting like a child!" Toni said. "Fine!" Cheryl shouted and walked ahead of us about twenty feet.

Betty's POV

It's getting dark again and I have no idea if I should go back, but I feel like I'm to far away to even find my way back. I can't walk straight that's the thing. My ankle is killing me. I think I did more than just sprained it. I'm still bleeding here and there. Those cuts hurt like hell. I can't believe I'm still out here. I wonder how worried Veronica is. The thing is I'm so tired and hungry and I'm dehydrated. I think I'm gonna die out here.

I got up and just stood there. I looked around. I turned back the way I was orginally walking from. I was limping and in so much pain.

Forty-five minutes later

I've had to take breaks to rest my ankle here and there. I was crying a bit from the pain, but then I went ahead and walked it off, literally.

It was completely dark at this point an I was tired. I stopped when I heard footsteps. They kept getting closer and closer. I saw a light, from like a flashlight. I stood there then fell from to much weight being on my ankle. It was a loud noise when I fell. The light slowly came and was shining around me. "Betty?" Someone whispered. "GUYS OVER HERE!" It was Cheryl. She ran over to me. Then two other people came running over to me. It was Toni and Kevin. "Oh we are so sorry." All three of them hugged me. "Hey guys your squeezing me." I was whincing a little. They let go of me. "Oh my god! Betty your all cut up!" Kevin yelled. "I'm fine." They all three helped me up, but my ankle couldn't take it. It gave out for a split second before they caught me and I was standing again. Then I heard another pair of footsteps walking over to us. Since it was starting to get lighter I could make out the face. It was Veronica. I smiled and so did she. I somewhat ran over to her and kissed her. Long and passionately. She kissed me back. I pulled away and she just looked at me. "Your covered in blood and dirt and your clothes are all cut up!" She said. "I know." I said and whinced a little from standing on my ankle. "Are you okay, Betty?" Kevin asked. I nodded. "Yea, just my ankle hurts." I said. "We should get you to the hospital." Toni said. I shook my head. "I'm fine." I said. "Stand on your left foot then." Cheryl said. I looked at her. "What?" I asked. "Go ahead do it." I sighed. And barely lifted my right foot before my left one gave out. Both Veronica and Kevin caught me. "Yea were going." Kevin said. "Guys I'm fine!" I said. "Betty!" Veronica said. I looked at her. "What?" I asked. "Just go, stop arguing." She smiled. I smiled too. "Fine." I said. "Good." She said. "Kev, will you help me?" I said. "Okay." He said and we all made our way out of the woods.