Bughead ~ A Simple Life Someday 💟

Chapter 11 ~ The Double Date

Veronica's POV:
The 4 of us quickly walked to the taxi that Kev had booked us while we were getting ready and very kindly asked the driver to take us to the address of the restaurant Toni had booked us a table at. About 5 minutes later, we arrived at the restaurant and were quickly seated thanks to Toni's reservation. We all ordered quickly and then started to talk. After our starters came, me and Sweets started talking separately to B and Jug.
"So, V... I know that I only made my feelings apparent today but... But... But I was wondering... Will you be my... My... My girlfriend?" Sweets asked me nervously. I smiled ecastically and kissed him "Yes! Yes! Yes! I'd absolutely love to be your girlfriend!" I cried. We hugged and stayed like that, enjoying each others warmth. We looked over at B and Jug to see Betty nodding excitedly as Jug sighed in relief. Sweets growled. He looked at me and instantly, his expression softened. I smiled.
"I'm just going to powder my nose. Please be nice. " I said pecking Sweets lips. B followed me to the bathroom. As soon as the door was shut, we squealed and clapped, happily.
"Omg... He's officially my boyfriend!" we said in unison. We laughed at how in sync we were. About 5 minutes later, after filling each other in on all the extra little details about absolutely everything that had happened over the past day that we didn't really want the boys to know, we went back to the table to find Sweets looking very proud of himself while Jughead looked like he had been sweating and like he was absolutely terrified for his life. He was groping onto the edge of the table, so hard his knuckles were turning white.
Betty's POV:
I sighed, knowing exactly what Sweets had done. "Sweets, what did you do?"
"Oh, you know. We just had a little chat, man to man. I was just being brotherly." Sweets said, smiling while Juggie nodded, nervously. "uh-huh. I'm going to ignore it for now... But next time 1~don't lie to me and 2~don't harass my boyfriend. " I said angrily crossing my arms.
"Oh come on, you know I can't do either. Plus I was just acting like a proper big brother would."
"10 minutes." I cried "You're only older by 10 minutes. Can't you just say that we're the same age!?" he shook his head. I sighed angrily and gave up. I decided to enjoy the rest of this date. For the next half an hour, the 4 of us sat and laughed until our main courses finally came. We talked, we laughed and we ate. V and Sweets caught me and Juggie up to date on everything that had happened when they went shopping and when they were at the police station. About 45 minutes later, we had finished our mains and were just about to order our puddings when V's phone started ringing. She sighed "I'm so so sorry, guys. It my parents. So unfortunately, I really really have to take this." the 3 of us nodded, understanding how important this call could be. Around 15 minutes later, V came and sat back down, rolling her eyes and crossing her arms. "Because I got arrested, apparently I lost them this 'big business deal'. Now, I've had all my credit cards suspended for a whole week." she groaned.
"That sucks, at least I'm paying for you and me tonight." Sweets said smiling. Just then, our desserts came and we all began eating our brownies and ice cream. As I was about half way through my desert, my phone rang. It was my mum.
"Sorry guys, I have to take it. Its my mum. She could have news on Max and C." everyone nodded, understanding.
On the phone: 3rd POV:
Alice-- Ah, Betty. Thank goodness you answered. Is Jug with you?
Betty-- Hey mum, yeah Juggie's with me. I was gonna relay any information you hopefully have on C and Max.
Alice--OK well. Do you want the good news or the bad news first?
Betty--Uh the good news.
Alice--OK well, good news is. Max has woken up and she has no major injuries, just some bruises and she will probably have a headache on and off for roughly about a week.
Betty--And what is the bad news, then?
Alice--ummm... Well... The bad new is that... Cheryl hasn't woken up yet. They took her for a head scan and... And... And they found some brain damage.
Betty--OK. But she's gonna be OK right?
Alice--Well, no, not really. You see, the part of the brain that was damaged is the part that helps you to walk... Meaning there is a 85% chance that she'll never ever be able to walk again.
Betty--No... No... No.. No... No. This... This... This can't be happening. This is all just a dream. I'm dreaming the worst outcome. This is just my mind playing tricks on me.
Alice--Betty, I think everyone needs to get down to the hospital. 1 to see Max, I think she might need the company and 2 to be by Cheryl's side... Just in case. I love you Betty. I'll see you soon. I know that you probably can't talk right now. So can you please just get everyone down here to the hospital ASAP. I love you. Bye.
End of call : Betty's POV:
I couldn't breathe, I couldn't talk. I fell to the floor and hugged my knees to my chest, rocking back and forth, tears silently streaming down my face. It hurt so bad, this couldn't be helping. I pinched myself in the hope that this was all a dream. It definitely was not a dream. I tried to dig my nails into my palms to try and take the pain away... It didn't work. My palms began bleeding, I didn't care. As soon as V, Sweets and Juggie saw me, they rushed over and bundled me up in a hug. Sweets and Jug quickly paid for the meal. Jug then carefully unclenched my hands to stop me from causing myself any more harm. He then picked me up bridal style and carried me to the car rocking me slowly to try and sooth me, while singing. He sang my favourite song from when we were younger - little things.
Your hand fits in mine like it's made just for me
But bear this mind it was meant to be
And I'm joining up the dots with the freckles on your cheeks
And it all makes sense to me
I know you've never loved the crinkles by your eyes when you smile
You've never loved your stomach or your thighs
The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine
But I'll love them endlessly
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if I do, it's you, oh it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you and all these little things
You can't go to bed without a cup of tea
Maybe that's the reason that you talk in your sleep
And all those conversations are the secrets that I keep
Though it makes no sense to me
I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape
You never want to know how much you weigh
You still have to squeeze into your jeans
But you're perfect to me
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you, it's you, they add up to
I'm in love with you and all these little things
You never love yourself half as much as I love you
You'll never treat yourself right darling but I want you to
If I let you know, I'm here for you
Maybe you'll love yourself like I love you oh
I've just let these little things slip out of my mouth
Because it's you, oh it's you, it's you they add up to
And I'm in love with you (all these little things)
I won't let these little things slip out of my mouth
But if it's true, it's you, it's you they add up to
I'm in love with you, and all your little things
I finally calmed down by the time we got back to the lodge and when we walked in, we asked everyone to sit down in the lounge, urgently. I quickly explained to everyone what I knew and everyone quickly went and got changed out of their pajamas while me, Jug, V and Sweets quickly got changed into something comfier. Once everyone was ready, we all ran to the taxi and drove to the hospital. Demanding to see Cheryl and Max as soon as we got there. I just hoped that they were OK.  No one was expecting what was to come next... Not a single person.