Don't Let Go

Part 13

~The next morning~

It was around 9:00, Jughead had been up for a while, but suddenly he heard Betty begin to breathe heavily. And not even a second later she jumped up.

Jughead- Betts, calm down. Just breathe, you're okay.

She jumped out of the bed and ran to the bathroom. He ran after her and saw her on her knees, throwing up in the toilet. He quickly got down onto the floor and rubbed her back trying to help, but there really wasn't much he could do.

Betty- I hate throwing up. (tears)

Jughead- It's okay, it won't be that long, right?

Betty- I don't know...I don't know how any of this works. I've been throwing up all week. (cries)

Jughead- Betts don't get upset, everything's gonna be fine. Why don't we go downstairs and get some breakfast.

She nodded and they walked downstairs. Betty went to the couch while Jughead went into the kitchen to make them some french toast. While he was cooking Fp had walked down and grabbed some coffee, but the other two boys were still asleep.

Fp- Hey, Jug.

Jughead- Hey.

Fp- How is she doing this morning?

Jughead- Better.

Fp- Did it have to do with her dad?

Jughead- (nods) There's more she needs to tell you, but don't push her.

Fp- I won't...do you need some help finishing making breakfast?

Jughead- That would be great.

Fp walked over and helped his son finish making food while Betty rested on the couch. As soon as the food was done Fp and Jughead walked everything into the living room, sat down with Betty and began to eat. Instantly Betty inhaled three pieces of french toast making Fp look at her with a disgusted expression.

Fp- Jesus, Betty...I'm glad you're eating more but slow down, you're gonna make yourself sick again.

Betty- I'm fine, I promise.

Fp- (sighs) Okay...

For the next 30 minutes they all ate in silence, but when Fp got up and took the dishes over to the sink, Jughead slid closer to Betty.

Jughead- I think we need to tell my dad about everything. (whispers)

Betty- (shakes head) I don't want to. (whispers)

Jughead- I know, but he'll be able to help you...we can't keep this a secret for long. (whispers)

Fp- Alright guys, I have to head to work for a little bit but I promise it won't be long. I assume Ben and Caleb will wake up soon but Betty, is there anything you need before I go?

She shook her head and looked down at her lap until she heard the front door close, then she looked up at Jughead who had his eyes glued to her.

Jughead- What can I do for you?

Betty- Can you just lay with me?

He nodded and laid down on the couch, allowing her to lay between his legs, snuggled against him.

Jughead- Anything else? (softly)

Betty- Just don't leave me. (softly)

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A few hours later Caleb and Ben had woken up and decided to steal Jughead away to play some video games, leaving Betty alone.

She was in her room, curled underneath the duvet of her bed while she stared at her phone when she suddenly heard voices from outside her window. She got up and walked over to the bay window in the corner of her room, but as soon as she looked down, she smiled and pulled the window up.

Betty- What are you guys doing here?

Toni- Coming to visit you!

Cheryl- How did you know we were here?

Betty- I heard voices, and I was pretty sure they weren't in my head.

Toni- Sorry about that, we wanted to surprise you but we didn't know which window was yours.

Betty smiled and giggled as the girls put a ladder up to her window and climbed into the house. Then they all laid in her bed.

Toni- Where is everyone?

Betty- Ben, Caleb and Jug are in the basement playing video games and Fp is working for a little bit, he'll probably be back soon.

The two nodded and were quiet for a moment, but before they said anything else Betty looked down and sighed.

Betty- (sighs softly) I know why you're really here.

Cheryl- We just wanted to check in on you...you haven't responded to our texts since you left my house.

Toni- Yeah, we just needed to make sure you're okay...are you, okay?

Betty shrugged and looked back up at the girls.

Toni- Did you take a test?

She nodded.

Cheryl- And?

She nodded again, not needing to say anything at all.

Toni- Fuck, Bee... (softly)

Betty- Y-You can't tell anyone...please. The only one he knows right now is Jughead and I'd like to keep it that way for as long as possible. (softly)

Cheryl- But, Betty, you need to see a doctor.  You need to get help!

Betty- I k-know, and I will...I just can't face it yet. (tears)

Toni- I understand. I'm sorry you're going through this, but no matter what you're not doing it alone. We're here for you.

Cheryl- Yeah, we're not going anywhere.

Betty- Thank you guys.

They all wrapped their arms around each other tightly and hung out for a few hours until Fp had arrived back home, then they decided to head out.

Toni- We'll see you at school tomorrow, right?

Betty- Yeah, I'll be there.

Toni- Good, love you, Bee.

Betty- Love you too.

Cheryl- See you tomorrow, mwah.

Betty- Mwah. (giggles)

The two headed towards the window, opening it up before beginning to climb down. And as soon as they reached the ground, Betty stuck her head out.

Betty- You guys know you could've gone out the front door, right? (laughs)

Cheryl- Yeah, but what's the fun in that?

Betty rolled her eyes and blew them a kiss before shutting the window...then someone knocked on her bedroom door.