Part 16

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She stood and cried for a while with one hand on the wall, holding her steady so she didn't fall, as the water continued to wash over her. But eventually she was able to calm herself down and wash herself. Then she hopped out of the shower, wrapping herself in a towel to dry her off. Once she was dry she cleaned the steam off of the mirror to look at herself, and as she turned to the side she let more tears fall, having seen the small bump forming on her abdomen.

Betty- F-Fuck... (tears)

She stared for a few minutes, not being able to pull herself out of the trance she was in. But then she heard a knock on her bedroom door, making her jump before she walked out of the bathroom. Then she opened the door slightly.

Fp- Hey honey, the shower was running for a while so I just wanted to make sure you were okay.

Betty- Y-Yeah, I'm fine. (sniffles)

Fp- (sighs) Okay, I'm going to start getting dinner together, please let me know if you need anything.

Betty nodded and shut the door as he began to walk away, then she grabbed one of her oversized t-shirts, throwing it over her head, before pulling on some shorts. Once she had clothing on she crawled into her bed and just laid there, letting her brain roam for a while. And she hadn't even realized she was once again crying until Jughead had walked in and sat next to her on her bed.

Jughead- (softly) My dad sent me up to tell you that dinner is ready but if you don't want to come down right now you don't have to...are you okay?

She sniffled and nodded, making him sigh.

Jughead- (sighs) I hate seeing you upset.

She didn't respond.

Jughead- Betts...

Betty- What do you want me to say? (sniffles)

Jughead- Nothing I just...I don't know. (softly)

For a moment they were silent, but then Betty spoke.

Betty- My bump is starting to show. When I got out of the shower I could see it. It's small, but it's there. (sniffles)

Jughead- Oh... (softly)

As she continued to sniffle, Jughead laid down next to her and wrapped his arms around her.

Jughead- I know what you're going through is scary, and what I'm going to say probably won't help, but I will help you through all of this. If you decide to keep the baby, I will help you take care of him/her. Or if you decide to get an abortion, or give the baby up for adoption, I'll be with you through everything. As long as you want me to, of course.

Betty turned herself around so she was facing him, and instantly she wrapped her arms around her neck, pulling him close to her.

Betty- Thank you. (sniffles)

Jughead wrapped his arms around her waist as he kissed her cheek softly. And for a while the two of them laid there, holding each other, but eventually Betty had fallen asleep in the comfort of his arms. But he continued to lay there, not wanting to wake her, so after a little while, he fell asleep holding her as well.

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The next morning Betty woke up to an empty bed. She knew Jughead was going to school but she really wished that he was still laying with her, holding her tightly. She continued to let her mind roam about Jughead for a few more minutes, but then she heard her alarm go off. She sighed and stood up, making her way to the bathroom to get dressed and ready for the day. Once she was dressed with her hair pulled back into a ponytail, she heard a knock on the door.

Betty- Come in. (softly)

Fp walked in and smiled softly.

Fp- Hey Betty, it's almost time, are you ready to go?

She shrugged, making the man sigh.

Fp- I know, I know, come here. (softly)

He reached his arms out to her, and she was hesitant at first, but she gave in and let the man hug her.

Fp- Do you want some food before we go? I made french toast, there's more downstairs.

She nodded and backed away from the hug before walking down the stairs, following Fp. The two of them sat as Betty ate a little bit of french toast, but then they had to leave.

They drove in silence. Betty was sitting with her hands gripping her thighs tightly, she was terrified. And when the car stopped, she began to tear up.

Fp- Do you want me to go with you? (softly)

Betty- N-No, I need to be able to do this by myself. (tears)

Fp- No you don't.

Betty- I do. (tears)

Fp- I'll let you go to the appointment by yourself, but you're not doing this alone. Any of it, no matter what you decide.

Betty nodded and wiped her tears as she stood up and got out of the car. She walked in slowly and looked at all of their expecting mothers with their significant others...and they all looked back at her with a glare, continuing to side eye her. But she ignored all of it and walked up to the receptionist.

Betty- Hi, I have an appointment at 10:00. For Elizabeth Cooper.

Receptionist- Ahh, yes. Just take a seat in one of the chairs over there, the nurse will be with you shortly.

She nodded and walked over to a chair away from all of the other people. She sat looking down at her lap, trying to block everything out, but then she felt her phone buzz.

On text:

Jughead- Hey, I know you're probably at your appointment right now but I just wanted to say that you are so strong and I am so proud of you. If you need anything you can call me, I know I'm at school but I will still answer...anything for you. Cheryl and Toni also said they are proud of you and hope you're doing okay. Let us know if you need anything. We love you ❤️❤️

Off text:

She smiled and hearted the message before hearing a nurse call her name. She followed the woman down the hall and into a room, then she sat on the table.

Nurse- The doctor is on her way. Do you need anything while you wait?

Betty- No, I t-think I'm okay. (softly)

The nurse nodded and walked out while Betty just started at the wall. And after a moment she heard the door open.

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