Split

Betty's POV

When I woke up later I felt a little better physically but just as emotionally drained and heartbroken as ever. I wonder if he even remembers last night and what happened. I checked my phone to see if he had tried to reach out which he didn't. I checked instagram to see if he posted anything but nothing was there, radio silence. Did he even care that he lost me? I decided to head to the wrym and check in on the serpents as I am still the queen. When I arrived at the wrym there were multiple motorcycles outside and the sound of yelling coming from inside. I walked in to find a serpent meeting happening but without Jughead or I. How can they even do that? "what the hell is this? A meeting without the queen?" I said irritated and walking up onto the stage "No Betty this is isn't a meeting it's an intervention. For- for Jug and his drinking problem." Cheryl spat out unsure of herself. "No need he can do what he wants! Let him ruin his life , he already ruined our relationship!" I said without realizing that I had just told everyone we split up. Cheryl and by the looks of it Toni were the only ones that knew. There were a lot of whispers and people talking after that. "Oh everyone shut up! Yea you heard right I broke up with Jughead. You all already know why." I said pissed off now. "What does that mean for us?" Sweet pea asked "we can't be lead by a king and queen who aren't together." He continued. "Do what you want I don't care!" I said annoyed that he was more worried about the serpents than Jug and I. "Split yourselves up for all I care doesn't matter to me." I heard Jughead slur from upstairs. I felt the hot tears in my eyes as I realized he didn't care. He was drunk again and didn't even attempt to get me back. "I'm leaving" I managed to whisper as I ran out crying yet again.

"Today I hand over the mantel," Fp started "I've been in the serpents since I was younger than my boy here and it is an honor to crown my son Jughead as the new king of the serpents!" I clapped and smiled as I watched Jug walk up to the stage to get crowned. He had just turned 18 and had been so anxious about this day for so long. Once he was on the stage Fp took his jacket and put it on Jughead. "Your new king everyone!" Fp said taking a step back so everyone could see Jughead. "Now you all know what happens next  jug pick your queen please." Fp said winking at me as I stood in the front row waiting to go up on stage to be crowned serpent queen. "Hmm I don't really know who to pick" Jug says smirking at me.  "How about Betty Cooper" he said with a huge smile. I climbed up the stairs and let Jug put my new serpent queen jacket on me. I turned to Jug and gave him a quick kiss since we were in front of everyone. We walked down off the stage and up to the bar. "Do you want anything my queen?" Jug said chessly. "Just a coke please" I said giggling. Once I had gotten my drink Jug looked at me looking nervous. "What is it Juggie? You look nervous?"  I said concerned. Instead of answering he reached into his pocket and took out a box. I was so confused what is he doing? He opened the box looked me in the eyes and said "Betty cooper I knew since the moment I met you that I was going to love you forever. And I was wondering... if you would  promise to marry me?" He said taking the ring out of the box and holding it out to me. There were tears in my eyes as I said "of course I will promise! I love you Jughead Jones!" He slid the ring on my finger and kissed me passionately.

What were we gonna do? I thought to myself as I rode home on my bike. Would the serpents really chose sides between Jughead and I? I didn't want us splitting up to effect everyone! As I was walking into my house I got a text:
New group has been created by Cheryl blossom
Cheryl: Welcome to team Betty everyone!

What the hell is Cheryl doing? There were a bunch of different serpents in the group already including Cheryl and Kevin. Oh god this can't be happening I thought. I text the group back saying

Betty: what the hell guys seriously taking sides?

Within seconds people were responding that it was the only thing to do. I text Cheryl separately asking her why she did this and if Toni and Fangs were also in the group.

Cheryl: no they chose Jughead like idiots

So this was really happening my split from Jughead was now splitting up the serpents and other couples? Great just what I wanted. I turned my phone off when I got home and just decided to try to forget about what was happening in this terrible life of mine. 

Jugheads pov

Once Betty ran out crying I wanted to follow her but couldn't bring myself to do it knowing I'm the reason she's hurt and going after her would only hurt her more. She didn't care about me anymore she wanted to leave me so why not let her leave. I walked into my office and laid on couch. Nothing could be worse than this I thought. I lost the love of my life all I can do is try to drink my problems away and now the only real family I've ever known is down stairs splitting  up because of the stupid decisions I make. I fell asleep there thinking about how messed up I've become and how I've done nothing but ruin everyone's lives. But more than that I thought about Betty and how much I had hurt her. She was my everything and now I'm nothing without her. Nothing will fill the whole that she has left in me. No amount of alcohol can heal the gapping hole in my heart. But that didn't stop me from trying. I text Toni to bring me another drink. So I could try to forget, to just feel numb, if Betty didn't love me than no one ever would.

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