With You

Speechless

Jugheads POV:
After searching the entire bar I ran back to dad on the stage. Joey was gone now and dad looked confused at me. "Where is she?" He asked me nervously. I felt some tears but I had to hold them back I couldn't cry in front of them. I was just so worried about Her. "She's gone, I can't find her dad" I said. My voice breaking in sadness. Dad come to me and wrapped me in a tight hug. "Go home and look for her, now" he said and pushed me towards the door.

I done as he said. I rushed home as quickly as I could and she wasn't answering my calls. I got to the house and went to unlock the door but it was unlocked. "Betty!" I called as I opened to door quickly. "Betty it's me" I said and shut the door behind me. I tried to stay calm because I knew she got scared when I was angry. As I stood waiting for a response I let my mind wander. She ran off upset, what would she run off to do? Fuck! I raced up the stairs quickly and let my eyes release the tears. My mind was repeating the same thing over and over please be alive, please be alive.

I made it to my room "Baby please..." I said as I entered. I looked around but didn't see her but I could hear faint sobs from the bathroom. I ran through the door and seen her. I sighed in relief that she was still here. "Betty oh my gosh!" I exclaimed and ran to her. She had a rag held against her wrist that was covered in blood and a razor blade sat on the counter. She jumped up in fear and had a shocked and hurt face. "I- Jug I" she stuttered. She couldn't talk and she looked like she was angry and upset that I'd care here.

She moved past me and went to get the first aid kit from the closet in the hall. She sat down in the floor and began wrapping her arm up. Not saying a single word. I tried to talk to her. I knew she was hurt and upset but she wouldn't say anything and it hurt me so much that she had hurt herself. She struggled to get the wrap around it. "Betty let me help you" I said and moved near her. I touched her arm gently and pulled the bandage wrap around it while she stared down at the floor. Tears flooded her eyes and streamed down her face.

Finally I finished and she jerked up quickly and opened the door to put the kit back in the closet. I couldn't make out why she was so upset but she had a regretful look on her face and was sobbing quietly. I felt in shock and wanted nothing more than to hug her and make her feel better. She stood on the tippy toes to place the kit back on the shelf but caused a few other items to fall. "Shit" she whispered in Anger. "I've got it Betty" I said as I put everything back in its place.

Betty walked away from me and sat down in the window seat in my room. Gosh this was so hard for me to stand. "Betty" I started. "I'm sorry your upset but I'm here now" she stayed silent. "Baby..." still no response. I got more upset now. I wanted to hear her voice, I wanted to go to her but I felt as if she was scared of me so I kept myself from doing it. "I love you" I whispered and kissed her cheek. She just stared out of the window with an emotionless face. When I looked at her I seen nothing. I knew she was hiding it. She was terrified of her dad and she thinks he is after her.

    "Dad, she's here" I said when I answered dads call. I decided not to tell him about the cuts. "She won't talk to me. She just looks...I don't know, dead" I told him. "I'm on my way" was the last thing he said before ending the call. I went back up to the room to find Betty in the same position as before. Just staring out of the window with that same look on her face. After about 10 minutes if us in there in silence I heard a faint sound. "Jug" she whispered. I moved my head up quickly and walked to her. I rose my eyes and kneeled down in front of her. She turned to look at me but still had the same expression. No emotions.

     "I'm sorry" she whispered and let 2 tears drop from her eyes. "Betty, you don't need to be sorry. You are going though a lot and I know you must be so scared so don't be sorry" I explained and touched her hand. She didn't do anything but sat in silence. "Love you" she whispered and turned back to look outside.

Time pass

    "Dad" i said and motioned to the stairs. Betty came down them and walked to the kitchen. She grabbed a burger from the counter before going back up. "Betty!" Dad called after her bu still got no response. He let out a sigh and looked back at me. "Be with her, she needs you Jug" he said.