Don't Let Go

Part 27

~A few days later~

It was mid-afternoon and Betty was finally coming home from the hospital. Ben and Caleb were at the house, finishing setting up everything for Riley while Fp was driving Betty, Jughead and the baby home. As soon as they arrived Jughead helped Betty out of the car before she pulled her daughter into her arms...but she winced as soon as she began to walk.

Jughead- Betts, you need to be careful, your stitches are still healing. Do you need me to carry you?

Betty- N-No, I'm fine. (softly)

Jughead- Are you sure?

Betty- Yes, I just need to get inside and lie down.

Jughead- Okay, just go slowly.

Jughead wrapped his arm around her while she walked into the house, but they were immediately welcomed by a bunch of yelling.

Caleb- Get the fuck out of here! How many times do we have to tell you?! (yells)

Alice- No! I'm not here for you! I'm here for my daughter!

Ben- She doesn't want you here, please get out!

As soon as Riley heard all of the yelling, she began to cry, causing Caleb, Ben and Alice to look in their direction.

Betty- Shh, it's okay sweetheart, don't cry.

She rocked her daughter in her arms before quickly walking past everyone and laying down on the couch with Rylie on her chest.

Betty- You're okay sweetie, I promise.

Rylie calmed down pretty quickly before falling asleep on her mother. But then Alice immediately ran over to her daughter, kneeling down in front of her.

Alice- Betty...

Betty- Don't talk to me, my focus is on my child, not you.

Alice- Honey, please-

Betty- No, we aren't doing this right now! I want you to leave.

Alice- (sighs) Fine, I'll leave, but I love you, okay? If you need anything, ever, I'll be here.

Betty didn't acknowledge what her mother had just said, she just stared at her baby girl until she heard the front door shut. Then she let out a sigh.

Betty- Is she gone? (softly)

Jughead- Yeah, yeah, she's gone.

Betty- Thank god. (softly)

Jughead walked over to his girlfriend and sat next to her on the couch. He pulled her feet onto his lap, allowing her to get more comfortable, then Fp, Ben and Caleb walked over.

Ben- I'm sorry she was here, we were trying to get her to leave but she wouldn't listen to us.

Betty- It's fine, she's gone now. (yawns)

Fp- Honey, you've barely slept the last few days, why don't you take a nap?

Betty- I can't, I have to watch Rylie.

Caleb- Four of us are in this room right now, nothing is going to happen to her.

Betty- But-

Jughead- But nothing. I'm going to take you up to your bed so you can take a nap, and we'll all watch Rylie until you wake up.

Betty- Jug-

Jughead- Betty, don't try to fight me on this.

He stood up and picked up his girlfriend carrying hee up the stairs. She was still holding onto her daughter tightly, but as soon as he tucked her into her bed, her eyes became heavy.

Jughead- Let yourself sleep, okay?

She nodded and almost instantly, she fell asleep.

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~A few hours later~

Betty had finally woken up and it was dark outside. But when she realized how long she had been asleep, she jumped up, making herself wince again.

Betty- F-Fuck... (winces)

She placed her hand on her stomach and took a few deep breaths before walking down the stairs. She heard some voices, but she couldn't tell who it was. But as she reached the bottom of the stairs, she saw her brothers sitting on the couch, watching TV, while Jughead, Cheryl and Toni were on the floor holding the newborn.

Ben- Well look who finally woke up?

Cheryl- Betty!

Toni- Bee!

The two girls handed the baby to Jughead before running towards their bestfriend, hugging her tightly.

Jughead- Guys, be careful! She just had surgery!

Toni- Right, Right...sorry. We're just so happy to see you!

Cheryl- You look fantastic, Bee.

Betty- Thank you. How long have you guys been here? (giggles)

Toni- About an hour.

Betty- Why?

Cheryl- Well, we obviously came to see you, but since you were asleep, we spent some time with our beautiful niece.

Betty teared up slightly.

Betty- Thank you for being here. (tears)

Toni- Of course, Bee! We love you so much!

Then suddenly Rylie began to cry. Betty quickly turned her attention to her daughter, taking her from Jughead's arms before sitting down in his lap. Cheryl and Toni walked back over and sat down next to the two on the floor.

Betty- What's wrong, my love? Are you hungry?

Betty pulled her shirt up, allowing her daughter to begin to feed, and she instantly stopped crying.

Toni- That calmed her down quickly.

Cheryl- Well, duh. I would stop crying too if you pulled out your-

Betty- Cheryl! (blushes)

Jughead and Cheryl both started laughing while Toni shook her head with a smirk on her face.

Betty- Do not make those kinds of jokes around my child! (blushes)

Cheryl- She's only a few days old, she has no idea what I'm saying. (laughs)

Betty- I don't care, don't say it. (blushes)

Cheryl continued to laugh while Jughead kissed his girlfriend's cheek. And then whispered in her ear:

Jughead- That would definitely calm me down too. (smiles)

Betty- Shut up! (blushes)

Ben- Jughead, we know you're a horny teenage boy, but don't talk about my sister's boobs right in front of me. (disgusted)

Caleb- Don't say any of that around me either.

Jughead- What makes you think I said something about-

Ben- Trust me, I know what you said.

Betty- Ben, lay off him, he's my boyfriend, it's fine.

Ben- I know he's your boyfriend, but I'm your brother and I don't want to hear anyone talking about you like that, even if it's out of love.

Betty- (sighs) I get that, but-

Jughead- Betts, it's okay, I hear what they're saying. They don't want me talking about your body in front of them, so let's go to your room so I can talk about how amazing your-

Caleb- Jughead, I swear to god!

Jughead jumped up and ran out of the living room while Caleb followed him with a pillow. Betty laughed and looked at Ben who had his hand on his head with a smirk on his face...then she looked back at Cheryl and Toni.