Insanity

Summary – Betty has some trouble coping after finding out her father is the black hood. Jughead comforts her.

BPOV

I pace back and forth in my bedroom, trying to block out the twins' crying. I love them, I do, but right now, I can't bare the noise. I can't bare this house or my mom or even Polly. Everything here reminds me of him. My stomach churns violently and I feel anger bubbling just under the surface of my skin. My hands clench into fists and just as I feel my nails start to bite into the soft flesh, three raps sound on my window. I let out a high-pitched scream, turning to face a beautifully sculpted figure staring back at me apologetically.

"Betty!" I hear my mom call up the stairs. "Is everything okay?" I hold one finger up to Jughead and take a couple deep breaths.

"Everything's fine, mom!" I yell back down. "It was just a spider!" I run over and lock my door quickly before opening my window to my leather-clad boyfriend. I help pull him into my room and fling my arms around his shoulders, crying against his chest. He holds me tightly, rubbing circles on my back in a soothing manner.

"Shhh," he smooths my hair back and cups my cheek in his hand, forcing me to look at him. "Talk to me, Betts."

"My whole life was turned upside down and everything's a mess," I answer, trying to tell Jughead just enough truth that he'll actually believe me.

"That happens when your father turns out to be the town executioner," Juggie replies, dryly. "Now, the truth, please." He takes my hand and leads me to my bed, sitting beside me and discarding his jacket and beanie on the floor. I close my eyes for a minute and when I open them, I'm staring into a stormy grey-blue of concern.

"Insanity runs in my family, Juggie," I spill my thoughts. "In all of the phone calls from him, he said it. Him and me, we're the same. I'm going to end up just like him. My sanity is going to completely snap one day and I'll end up his cell mate."

"Do. Not. Ever. Say that again," Jughead slowly forces out, clearly upset. "Betty Cooper. You are nothing like that man. You are the smartest, bravest, and most kind-hearted person to ever grace this planet. You bring light and happiness with you wherever you go and yeah, you have some darkness in there but so does everyone. You have way less than most people. And you are not crazy."

I lean my head on his shoulder and he wraps his arms tightly around me. I bask in his warmth for a while before looking up at him through my lashes.

"I love you," I whisper, meaning it with every fiber of my being.

"I love you too," he murmurs, capturing my lips in a sweet kiss. I still feel a little insane but for right now, I don't care. My worries dissipate when Juggie enters the room and with him by my side, I know I'll be okay.

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