Out of the Woods | Bughead ✔︎

Chapter 19

— BETTY'S POV —

B: But I-

And before I knew it, he kissed me, but he pulled away not long after.

B: What was that?
J: It was the quickest way to shut you up that I could think of.
B: *giggles* consider me... shut up.

And I wrapped my arms around him and smashed my lips against his. I felt myself melt into him as he wrapped his arms around my waist.

(⚠️WARNING⚠️: THERE IS A BIT OF SMUT)

— JUGHEAD'S POV —

As I wrapped my arms around Betty's waist, I feel myself melt into her as we slowly yet comfortably move to the couch and she straddles me. I slide my hands to her thighs and realize what I'm doing. Shit.
I pull away.

B: What's the matter?
J: Are you sure about this?
B: Positive. *kisses him again*

We resume our make out session and I replace my hands onto her thighs.
I then take off her flannel and notice tons of scars all over her arms.

J: Betty?
B: Yeah?
J: What are these?
B: Uhhh.... I would get it if you never wanted to see me again....
J: Hey.. you're beautiful... inside... and out.

I grab her arms and kiss them, up and down. Betty grabs my head and pushes it up and kisses me. We both melt back into our moment and I take off her shirt, not breaking the kiss. We get up and she takes off my shirt. I then spin Betty around and when she moves her hair out of the way, I kiss down her neck and across to her shoulder. I then move on and wrap my arms around her waist and unzip her skirt. She pulls it down and turns around to face me. She's perfect. Oh my god. Shit. I just realized that if we're going in order here, I'm next, and she's going to see my legs. Shit.
Too late. She's already pulling my pants down to reveal my scars.

B: Jug...?
J: I-
B: When?
J: I.. when.. when I ran away from you the other day...
B: And you didn't tell me? I should've known... I should've asked... I saw your hands, covered in blood, and I still didn't ask... I'm such a bad person... I'm so stupid... *starts to panic*
J: Hey.. no, you're not... *puts arm on her shoulder*
B: *shrugs his arm off* No Jug! You don't understand. Toni would. The whole reason that I came here the other day was because I was worried that you would hurt yourself! But I still didn't think of looking for where the fucking blood came from! *starts crying*
J: I-I'm sorry.. *starts to cry*
B: I just wish I wish I was good enough. I'm too stupid.

She starts to grab her clothes and puts them on.

J: Betts! Please! I made a mistake, but you're the best thing that's ever happened to me... please.. stay...
B: I-I... just n-n-need some space Jughead. I'm s-sorry.

She finished putting on her clothes and shoes on and left frantically. I just broke down, again. I'm still in my boxers, but I'm not going to hurt myself again, I made that mistake last time. I'm never going to make that mistake ever again. That mistake cost me the girl of my dreams. I think of something she said. 'Toni would.' I decide to call Toni.
*on the phone*
T: Jug, what's up?
J: T, I made a huge mistake. *voice breaking*
T: Woah, Jug, you're crying. I'm coming over.
J: What? No!
T: Too late. *hangs up*

I quickly grab my clothes to put them on, but I was too late, again. Toni was already bursting through the door.

T: Woah! You didn't tell me you were practically naked! *looks away*
J: *gets dressed* You didn't give me a chance to!
T: Fair. You decent?
J: Yeah.

She turns around and sighs of relief and comes over and hugs me.

T: What happened?
J: T, I haven't been 100% honest with you recently.
T: What?! BRO IF YOU TOLD BETTY AND NOT ME I'M GONNA-
J: No, that's the problem, I didn't tell anyone.
T: Well what is it? It had to be big for even Betty to leave you.
J: How did you...
T: I'm not stupid Jughead.
J: Fair *laughs a bit*
T: Okay, now tell me.
J: Okay, I-