Don't Let Go

Part 28

Betty- So, anything new since we last spoke?

Cheryl- Other than the fact that you had your baby, no...our life is extremely boring without you, Betty.

Toni- For real, all we did since we heard you had gone into labor was sit and look at our phones, waiting to hear from you.

Betty- Aww, that's really sweet!

Cheryl- It is sweet, but it's also really boring!

Toni- Anyways, have you talked to Jughead about when you two are going to do it?

Ben- U-Uh...that's my cue to leave.

Cheryl- Sorry, Ben, you knew that question was coming eventually.

Ben- Actually, I very much didn't...have a good talk.

Toni- Thankssss...okay, now, spill.

Betty- Guys, my daughter is literally right here.

Cheryl- Yes, we see her, but again, she has no idea what we're saying.

Toni- Yeah, and you said you were going to talk about doing it once she was born, and now, she's born.

Betty- (sighs) We haven't talked about it yet, a lot has happened since she was born and even right before she was born...but either way, I'm still not sure I'm ready yet.

Jughead- Ready for what?

Betty- Nothing.

Cheryl and Toni- Sex.

Betty- (softly) Thanks guys.

Jughead walked over and sat down next to Betty, kissing her cheek softly before looking directly into her eyes.

Jughead- We're not doing anything until you're ready, baby, you know that. Even if that means we are waiting years, I'm fine with that, okay?

She nodded and leaned into his arms before looking up at him and smiling.

Betty- How did you escape my brother? (smiles)

Jughead- I barely did, he sat on me and beat me with a pillow until I promised to never say anything about your body again, but you know that's never happening. You are too damn gorgeous.

Betty blushed and both Cheryl and Toni sat in awe of the two...but then Riley began to fus.

Betty- Are you done, sweetheart?

Betty pulled her daughter higher onto her body while pulling her shirt down, then she kissed her baby's cheek. She rubbed the newborn's back while she laid her head on her shoulder before Betty looked up at Toni as she began to speak.

Toni- Hold on...going back to something you said earlier, you said a lot was going on after and even before Riley's birth...what was going on?

Betty- (sighs) Right...I haven't told you yet.

Cheryl- N-No, is everything okay?

Betty- It is now, I think...you guys obviously knew my mom was here, right?

They nodded.

Betty- Well, I really didn't want her to be. I mean, I'm glad she's not dead, but I'm so mad at her for everything she put me through.

Toni- What are you talking about?

Betty- She knew my dad had touched me when I was younger, and she told me not to say anything to anyone, that he wouldn't do it again.

Cheryl- What?!

Betty- And then she left me with him. I know he was hurting her, and I wish there was something I could've done...but she left to save herself, and left me with that man, knowing what he was capable of.