Pairing: Jughead Jones x Reader
Word Count: 1781
Warnings: None
Description: In courtesy of Riverdale's episode 13 (the last one) 'The Sweet Hereafter'. So basically, Y/N is just another character in the series and since this last episode consists of their own problems, Y/N will also having hers.
Ps: You're a young detective (wannabe) in Riverdale, and your Father is an officer which Sheriff Keller is being accompanied by you and your Dad. Enjoy ♡
~ Y/F/N = Your Father's Name.
~ Y/F/LN = Your Father's Last Name.
~ Y/M/N= Your Mother's Name.
[Lol this kinda weirded me out, because it states 'your' father haha. But guys, you can imagine your Dad (or a Mom) in this one, anything is possible in an imagine.]
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Riverdale is being sabotaged. In every place, there will be wrecking problems in people's lives. Some are mild, and some are really nerve cracking.
A lot of things did happen.
In just this week, Jason Blossom's murder case is finally close. The South Side Serpents, FP Jones' twists, the shocking truth between the Coopers and the Blossoms, Cheryl attempting suicide, Jughead leaving and now, Fred Andrews got shot.
"Y/N, go get the kid. We'll take care of this." Sheriff Keller told me, before walking off to Fred's lifeless spot.
Sighing in the cold weather, I went inside Pop's, seeing Archie stood near the counter as he softly bawls.
"Archie, let's get you home." I quietly assured, hoping he'll come with me.
"I-i-i, I can't leave him." He breathed out with a shaky voice. I glance up to his red eyes, filled with sadness and anger and I'm simply hurt by his sight. I terribly know what it feels like.
"You can't stay here, it's cold. Don't worry, everything's going to be fine, trust me." Seeing him nod, Kevin just entered the shop as well.
"Oh my god, guys what happened here? My Dad just called me up, saying that Fred--"
"He's gonna be alright, Kev." I cut him off as I see my Dad entering, too. His face doesn't look beamy at all.
"Here, take Archie to the car." I said as Dad approached me, fully facing him.
"What did I told you, Y/N? In a situation like this, stay at home. You disobeyed me again." He says, sternly.
"I'm sorry, Dad. I just had to, Archie's my friend, he needs help."
"Officer Y/F/N - Y/F/LN, we got a problem here." Sheriff Keller called.
"Enough with the reasonings, Y/N. We'll talk later. Go home." He lastly stated. Rolling my eyes, I exited Pop's and went inside Kevin's car.
"Where are we heading at?" Kevin asks.
"Archie's, of course. At least he'll feel safe there."
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"Feel warm yet? Here, I made you Hot choco." I smiled down at Archie.
He's snuggled up on the sofa with layers of blankets whilst Kevin went to call the others. After handing him the cup, he finally smiles for the first time since the incident happened. But I know he's still down.
"Thanks, Y/N. I wouldn't know what to do if you didn't come."
"Anything for a friend, Arch." Suddenly, the door was pushed open, revealing Betty, Veronica, and Jughead. Veronica quickly went to hug Archie as she starts to comfort her with reassuring words, Betty went to Kevin to ask a few questions as Jughead went to me.
"Hey, are you okay?" Asked Jughead.
"I am. Are you?"
"F'course. Is Fred--
"He is going to be fine, okay?" I cut off, getting a little annoyed with their questions about Fred. It made me jump through flashbacks from Mom's death which is just like this.
"Whoa, I'm just asking, Y/N." I feel him touch my elbows as I swamped out.
"How's South Side High?"
"I-its good. I'm good with it."
"With being one of the serpents?" My voice rises a bit, starting to boil up.
"What are you talking about? Come on Y/N, we're not getting into this, not now." Jughead whispered.
Ever since he left, we lost contact. Our friends may not be too glad of his own decisions, well I'm not either. The first time we visited him, was also the time when Cheryl went to Sweetwater river. It was all heartbreaking and the thought of him being a serpent made me teared up more.
"Guys, thank you for coming. Archie, be safe." I said, grabbing my satchel.
"But Y/N, we just got here," Veronica asked.
"Is everything okay?" Betty added.
I look up to Jughead with furrowed brows and replied,
"Yeah, I just need to help the police department. My Dad probably needs me, too."
"I thought your Dad--" Kevin went to speak up.
"I said he needs me," I stated.
"Right. Sure he does."
"I'll see you all tomorrow." And with that, I stepped out of Archie's house.
"Y/N, wait." I hear Jughead yell from behind, realizing that I didn't bring my car with me. I cursed under my breath, deciding that I'll walk and get a cab or a bus instead.
"Y/N, can you please stop and talk to me?"
"What do you want, Jughead?"
"Why are you acting like this? I thought we're good about this. The serpents and my Dad." His voice weakens at his last words as he still continued walking aside of me.
"I know, we've approved about that. It's just, I don't know anymore..." Feeling tears filling my eyes, I finally let the warm liquids out and let my weak self sob.
"Hey, hey, it's alright. Tell me what's wrong." Jughead assured, embracing me.
"I'm sorry, Jug. I have to go." I mumble.
"Not until you tell me what's wrong." He insisted, tightening his grip on me.
"Could you at least do me a favor?"
"Of course, anything."
"Enjoy your new start and give me some space, okay?" As much as it hurts for me to say it, I eventually did. And I can feel the knives being stapped inside my heart.
"Don't do this, Y/N. I can't." He shakes his head and held me tighter.
"I can't, too but this town is tearing people apart and I have my own problems to fix," I said, lifting my hands to cup his cheeks.
"Jughead Jones, my love, I love you." I smile, kissing the tip of his nose.
Say you do too...
I thought.
"I love you, Y/N." Then he leaned in for a kiss, a passionate kiss.
It's been days since I last felt his soft lips on mine. It's still the sweet, usual lips I know. Jughead, the love of my life.
"I have to go now."
This was probably the most shattering moment I'll ever have. Leaving your one and only in the cold with the breezy weather. Feeling tiny snowflakes falling from everyone's noses seemed happiness but seeing him there, all alone, changes it all.
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"Well, well, what have I told you, young lady?" Dad greeted in the front door already.
The bus trip isn't that good then this? When do dark shadows leave?
"I'm not up for this conversation now, Dad."
"Don't turn your back on me, Y/N. You're never going back to the police department again." Dad exclaimed.
"I thought you wanted me to achieve my dreams? Here I am, being the loser tracker you want." I hissed.
"What, being a wannabe?" Just wow.
"I'm so over this, Dad. I'll continue helping people out, whether you like it or not." I stomped upstairs to my room, hearing him yell blurry words as I get weak again.
I'm going to help Riverdale seek their justices, the Blossoms are closed and another case of Fred Andrews is up. I'll never stop until Riverdale is satisfied, unlike my Mom's.
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Flashback:
"Y/M/N!"
The little girl hears the siren, a combination of an ambulance and a group of police.
She knew she couldn't see it physically but she, for sure, can hear it. Her Father, who is an officer himself, told her to stay in the car since there's a massive accident had happened.
She felt cold and alone, and she knew something was wrong. Very wrong.
"Daddy?" She whispered, very soft and quiet.
Her insides are flipping with conclusions and she felt uncomfortable in her current situation. Not having second thoughts, she attempts to open the police car she's in and it did as she started walking off.
Finding the exact spot of the accident, she saw a car lit with a huge fire and for some good chances, she might've also seen a person inside.
She suddenly feels scared.
"Honey, Y/N dear?" She heard her Dad called.
She turned her head to his Dad's path, running to hug her. She looks in deep in his eyes and she saw red pairs physically but emotionally, sadness. She realized that he's been crying all along.
"What is it?" The little girl whispered, knowing that something is bothering her Dad and she knows she is as well.
"See that car, Y/N? Inside, is your Mom. She's gone for good, honey. Gone." She heard the man's voice cracked as tears fell from his eyes.
Her Mother? Gone for good?
She didn't quite understand what was happening, instead of crying, she turned her head once again and see people running out of their vehicles and others are secured the blankets.
From that day, she didn't know that a hostage massacre had happened and the lady inside the car is allegedly shot by the suspect and lights it with fire, terribly.
That time, she didn't feel the heartbroken feeling at her Dad's level. The fact that her Dad is bringing her everywhere in the police department and the fact that her Mother is rarely around her presence, she doesn't feel a sorrow towards her Mother's accident. It was awful and ridiculous at the same time.
That night, she didn't cry about her Mother's sudden death, she cried because of her Dad crying. They were on the road that time and that tragedy is simply unforgettable.
Dearly and longingly, Riverdale has been dark ever since. Very dark.
Even though Y/N hadn't spent enough time with her Mother, the case never sought its justice and it made her disappointed not of her Dad, but also of herself.
Now that her friend needs her, she wouldn't let it happen again. Not ever, again.
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I wrote this one with emotions lol. Ik that the trailer of S2 came up and I am so happy af. Btw I'm thinking about a part two or so, what do you think guys? Comment down below X.
-galbii.