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Stretching softly, I refuse to open my eyes as the warmth of the morning sun shone through my window onto my skin. I sat up slowly and took in the sight of my room, shooting a curious glance in the direction of where Lizzie sleeps only to find that she was gone. Which left me wondering if she even came back last night. I groaned at the effort it took to pull the blankets back and felt my brain seize when I realized I was still in my clothes from yesterday. I couldn't seem to remember anything from after hearing Hope sing. I could feel the smile spread across my face before I could even react, Get your shit together Josie. She's just an acquaintance. I sat up on the edge of my bed, looking around to see what time it was. I turned my alarm off which I also don't remember setting. Slowly I washed the sleep from my eyes and got dressed before forcing myself to open the door with nothing but thoughts of getting coffee before going to class. I nearly screamed when I ran into someone just outside my door. A flash of deep blue eyes, a blushing face, flying books and then the feeling of someone's arms catching me just inches from the floor. "Shit" I muttered before glancing up to lock eyes with my villain and hero. My throat tightened as Hope seemed to fumble with her words.
"I'm so sorry." She kept repeating as she stood me upright and scrambled to collect our books. She looked down at the stack in her hands, blinked a few times and then thrusted them forward. "I'm really sorry Josie." She said again, shaking her head and swallowing hard. I took the books carefully and just stood there in shock. Hope looked around then sighed. "I'm just going to go; I'll see you around." She whispered quickly as she pointed back over her shoulder. I reached out instinctively and caught her hand. Her eyes darted to the grip then locked on mine with a look of comfort and then something else before I dropped it. Hand still tingling from the contact.
"Did you need something before I tried to take you out?" I questioned curiously. I cocked my head slightly as Hope stared at me blank faced for a moment, my skin felt like it was vibrating with anticipation. Hope opened her mouth and then closed it a couple times before shaking her head. "Are you okay?" Panic struck me as Hope seemed motionless, she huffed and then smiled. Before sticking her hands in her butt pockets and leaning to the side.
"Look, I came here to make sure you're okay. I carried you to bed and then this morning I realized that you might worry about how you got there; I apologize." Hope's face flushed white and then she cleared her throat as a million thoughts flashed through my head. "I just wanted to make sure you were okay." She scuffed the floor a couple times with her foot before hooking eyes with me again, her eyes seemed sad and softer than I'd ever seen.
"Oh." Was all I could muster, Hope looked like she had been slapped in the face, embarrassment rolling of her skin in such I think way it was almost suffocating. The tribrid nodded hard once before leaning back on her heals to remove herself from the situation. "Wait, I'm sorry. I'm just shocked." I sputtered, wringing my hands nervously, I'd dreamed about having a conversation with Hope. I'd watched from afar as she sat by the water and soaked in the sun, I've hid in the shadows as she watched out the window longing to run free under the full moon. I dropped my gaze to her lips and then blushed when she raised an eyebrow. "I didn't expect something like that from you. But thank you." I whispered suddenly feeling very small and vulnerable. Hope smiled for a moment until someone called my name down the hall and as quickly as it appeared, she turned back into the perfectly beautiful gargoyle that everyone expected her to be. She tossed an envelope my way and gave me a once over up and down before winking and strutting away. What just happened? Did Hope Mikealson just wink at me? I heard my name called from down the hall again and stuffed the envelope in my pocket for later. Running quickly towards what I assumed was my sister's impatient voice. Hope's wink still replaying in my head.
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HOPE MIKEALSON TO THE OFFICE, I REPEAT HOPE MIKEALSON TO THE HEADMATER'S OFFICE.
I cringed at the announcement and turned on my heels to head to Dr. Saltzman's office, all of the rules I'd recently broken running through my head. I took a deep breath in before throwing the doors open, putting on my best stone face. There was a tall slender blonde woman standing with her back to me, I cleared my throat as I stepped into the office. My heart dropping when I realized it was my aunt Freya. Panic rising to the surface like a building volcano. "What's going on auntie? What's wrong?" I questioned, her coming to visit only seemed to be followed by bad news. She reached out to pull me into a tight hug and whispered in my ear that to keep a straight face and hug back. I cautiously did what she said and then she pulled away and smiled that dazzling Mikealson smile. Which naturally only meant that rules were about to be broken.
"I just wanted to see you, it's been too long and you didn't come home for spring break." She grabbed both my hands and turned her head towards Alaric. "Can I steal her out of class for the day?" She asked teasingly, knowing full well that he'd never turn down a request from her. He nodded and wave to the door before going back to whatever old dusty book he was engrossed in. We walked through the dinning hall, heads turning from all direction. The witches all had their mouths gapping at the legendary Freya Mikealson, except Josie, her eyes glued to me with a hint of awe twinkling in them. I contained the smile that was trying to form on my face as I walked past her. Once we were far enough into the woods from the school Freya stopped.
"Okay what is?" I said trying to contain my feelings as she laughed. "What?! What's so funny?" I asked with irritation biting at my voice, her eyes widened. "Sorry." I mumbled because I knew she came a long way to be here and I didn't get to talk to her as often as I wished. Mostly my fault because the less I'm in my family's lives then the less likely I am to hurt or ruin the happiness they've all found. My aunt looked so much more beautiful every time I saw her. Happiness looked so amazing on her, she had smile lines and just radiated light. My stomach settled when I realized that this really wasn't a bad visit.
"I really miss you Hope." Her voice caused a pang of guilt in my spine. "So, I came to visit. But I came a day early to warn you that Kohl, Davina and Rebekah will be here tomorrow. We're throwing a charity dance at the school to get the donations up. So, I have a request." As her words came out, I swear I could hear my jaw hit the ground. "I need you to bring a date and preferably one that is classy and not going to cause a scene. There will be humans here." I swallowed hard. "Actually, I need you to bring Josie Saltzman as your day." My heart hit the ground; my knees felt weak.
"You need me to do what?!" I managed to choke out. "Josie? She'd never go for that. She's Josie Saltzman." I scoffed.
"And you are Hope Mikealson, the world-famous Hope Mikealson. Do you not realize that?" Freya seemed offended at the idea of anyone turning me down. "Just please make it happen for me?" I rolled my eyes and agreed because there was no way to tell her no. You never told Freya Mikealson no, you never tell a Mikealson no in general. "Always and forever." Freya whispered as she pulled me into a huge hug. "You have a week." And before I could protest, she pushed me over playfully and ran off into the woods like she used to when I was younger. I was dragging my feet because I knew my aunt was going to leave soon and I didn't want to miss her again when the thought of the letter I gave Josie flashed through my mind.
"Aunt Freya! Don't leave yet but I need to do something before I mess up all the things you need from me!" I shouted before sprinting inside. "Raf have you seen Josie?" I questioned completely fear stricken. He mumbled something about being in the library without looking up from his notebook. Before I could think I was in a dead sprint to the other side of the school, sliding around the corner I crashed into someone and knocked them over. "Shit I'm so sorry!" I fumbled out reaching down to pick them up before locking eyes with the beautiful siphon. "Josie, I'm such an idiot. I'm so sorry." Her eyes narrowed and her face flushed a deep crimson red. I knew I was too late. She reached into her pocket and pulled out the envelope from early, holding it straight up in the air.
"Hope Mikealson, I need you to explain this to me." Her tone was dead serious. My stomach dropped and my body went numb but I did everything to keep a straight face. "Hope I mean it. Now." Josie looked angry and my head started spinning.
"Josie I can explain, just hear me out." I whispered avoiding eye contact as anger began to bubble in my veins, I was angry with myself for being vulnerable and weak. I should have never given her that note. She grabbed my chin and forced me to lock eyes with her. "What do you want from me?" I snapped suddenly feeling cornered. She jerked her hand away, instantly I longed for the contact.
"How dare you. This is cruel and just disgusting." I snapped my head up at her words, angry that she could be so harsh when I poured my soul out to her. "I've had feelings for you since I was like 13. And you write this? Where is the amusement in that? Hurting someone like that? I know you're struggling and you're enduring a pain that no one should ever have to go through, you can't just treat people like this Hope. Especially not people that would do anything for something like this." She shoved the letter into my chest and turned to stalk off.
"Josette Saltzman, do not walk away from me. This is not a joke." I waved the paper in the air, hoping that she would stop. "Josie, please stop." I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief when she stopped but she wouldn't turn to face me. "Now or never." I whispered to myself as I walked quickly towards her, yanking on her wrist to turn her around. Her breath sweet and warm on my face, I swallowed hard before pressing my lips to her lips. My hand pulling her body flush against mine. To my relief her hand twisted into my hair. Reluctantly I pulled back using every ounce of self-control to hold myself back. "I meant every stupid word in that letter. Take it or leave it." I whispered while locking eyes with her. "Just come with me, can we talk about this please?" I pleaded quietly, every inch of my skin burning with desire. Josie swallowed hard before nodding her head once.
"Lead the way." She stated with dilatated eyes.
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