Even after their blood fell on the book, girls stayed in that position. Their blood together wrote Josie's name in the book. Coven of the Geminis was very strong coven and witches and warlocks that came from it had immense power. So, now book at two powerful withes at its disposal. They held on to the hand of the other and didn't break eye contact. Their minds were going crazy. Penelope just became one of the most powerful witches and Jose tied herself to her forever. As long as she lives, she is tied to Penelope and can't live without her near. And she believed her relationship with Lizzie was codependent. Codependency just hit the level crazy with this thing.
''I hope you really love me because now you are really stuck with me. As they say, it's me and you now baby…''
Josie smiled at the other girl.
''I do…love you…. And I don't mind being stuck with you… It will be my honor and pleasure to spend my life by your side.''
''It might be dangerous.''
''I don't care. I love you Penelope…whatever last name you choose to use... and I don't fear the power you just gained. I love you…no matter what.''
''Why? Why do you love me? Why did you bind yourself to me even after you learned what my most dominant power is?''
''Because of who you are. I know you will not abuse your power. You are going to rule in a right way. You have a bit twisted sense for justice, but you have it and you often do the right thing. I know you…and I love you…''
''I love you too Josette Saltzman.''
Emma broke the spell too late. Two girls were tied together by blood and magic it woke. Emma failed and she felt bad. She gave very disappointed look to Hope.
''I hope you know what you just did? Necromancy?! Good job Hope! Good job… I hope you can sleep at night after what you just did.''
They became aware of the people around them when they heard shouting. They got out of the vault. It was now up to Penelope to pick a new code for the vault. She did it and went to Hope. Her sister gave her a hug and a handkerchief to cover her cut. Hope looked at Alaric and asked the burning question.
''So, what happens now? Do they leave or they stay at school?''
'' I'm guessing they are staying. So, I guess we must move them to another room. Do they have to share?''
Hope knew this was one more gift for her sister and her girl.
''Thy are not to be far from one another.''
''I am guessing that yes.''
Rick checked in his computer where available rooms were and only free space was the attic. They fixed it to make some more rooms, but now it looked as it would be for his daughter and her friend.
''You can get MG to help you fix things and make it available and suitable place for them.''
''Don't worry, it will be done in a day.''
Hope knew where unused furniture was kept. She got MG and other vamps to help with cleaning and fixing the place. It would take them few hours to do few days work for some people, but it will be perfect for two girls.
''And Hope….Not a word about what just happened.''
''I am ok with that.''
''Take Penelope with you. I guess, welcome back….Miss. Pierce Michaelson.''
''Thank you Sir.''
Dorian and Emma went with the girls, so that left four of them alone. Caroline and Alaric were out of their minds angry at Josie and Lizzie was still in shock of what happened. Penelope had more power than anyone….She was very jealous of the girl. She got the power and now she got her sister too. Caroline held her shoulders and tried to reason with her daughter. She had no idea why would Josie be so stupid to do this?
''What were you thinking? It's a powerful magic! You don't mess with spells like that. You don't do that Josie! You pick your spells and don't do magic that could kill you… And not bind yourself to that sort of magic.''
She got her phone out.
'' I must call Bonnie to see how this could be untied.''
Josie took her phone out of her hand and put it on the table. That was the first time she smiled.
''No, mom… You will not. I don't want you to.''
''But why Josie?! Why would you do that?''
''Because I love her mom.''
''I get it… You love your friend, but forever is a long time. You will meet someone and want the relationship with that person. Your dad told me you have nice boyfriend….What will happen to that relationship if you and bound to her?''
Alaric wanted to hear this too. What was Josie thinking?! Lizzie made mocking face. Like she was ever going to have a boyfriend?!She was crazy about Penelope and she would do anything for her, what she just showed…and they were talking about boyfriends. She was fascinated how her parents noticed nothing in their lives.
Josie had to calm her parents down.
'' I will be ok… Don't worry. I am where I want to be. I made that choice knowing what it means. I am happy and I am with a person I love.''
''But what happens when you fall in love?''
Josie couldn't take it anymore. She just shouted!
''I am in love mom. I have been in love since I was twelve…''
Caroline was now confused. Alaric told her that boy just got to the school. How could she be in love with him for that long…Unless…she was not talking about that boy?
''I fell in love first day of school. I had fight with Lizzie because she tore my drawing. I went to the greenhouse and sat on the edge of the pool when someone sent butterflies to cheer me up. It was Penelope. We started talking. She really listened to me. Penelope payed attention to what I said, she listened with so much attention...like she was absorbing every word I said. She made me feel important, wanted, loved. I was not lonely anymore. I was important to someone who really wanted to know how my day was, what I want to do, what movie to see and things like that. When we went for a date, it was always something simple, but special. She did small things for me. She was writing me small messages and leaving them in my locker. Just small things… You are beautiful… Smile more… I love you…. I miss you in class… I stole your lunch…''
Alaric was mad at Josie now.
''All this because of the movies, food and things like that?''
''YES! You never ask what I want to do, what book to read…because you always ask Lizzie. I never picked a movie for us. I never picked anything. You know when Lizzie is not ok or she gets one of her tantrums…even a little ones…you know. And you don't know I suffer for love? You are surprised that I am in love with her? You were here all the time, you saw us together every day and you saw me how sad I was when we broke up or she left…and you were not able to connect the dots. You didn't see that I was suffering over loss of lover, not a friend. Joe never saw me in her life and she realized after less than fifteen minutes that Penelope is not just a friend, but much more. Fifteen minutes dad! It was all it took.''
''You never told me about liking girls or being with Penelope?''
''And when could I tell you that? During one of the family dinners where Emma, Hope and Dorian were? In between the classes? When you had spare time in between training Hope, doting on Lizzie or chasing some new monster? When dad? I'm sorry, maybe I should have made an appointment with you? Maybe that way I would have gotten five minutes of undivided attention from my dad?''
Alaric was a bit surprised by this reaction from Josie. He was not used to it. She was always the quiet and the easy one. They never had problems and she never needed him because she always had things under control.
''I am sorry. I had no idea that you needed me.''
''What did you think? I can't raise myself dad… One mother was dead, other was far away….did you really think that I needed one more absent parent?''
''No… I am sorry… It's just that…''
''Lizzie and school took too much of your time?''
Alaric had no excuse. Caroline gave him a look for him and Lizzie to leave and let her talk to Josie. She had to know things about Penelope. Now it was not just some girl at school who Lizzie had issues with, but her daughter's super powerful girlfriend. Caroline knew Penelope from Lizzie's stories as a bully and she had no idea why would Josie fall for her.
''It's now just you and I. Let's talk about Penelope.''
''What do you want to know mom?''
''Why do you love her?''
Josie had a smile on her face. Caroline was surprised by how much her daughter was glowing.
''I don't know… I just do… It's not rational. And let me tell you, there are days that it's not easy to love her and be near her. I have days I want to smack her on the head or smother her with a pillow, but there are days when I love her to death because of all the small things she does. I am in love with her like crazy. She is really die hard partner. When she is with you, she is with you and stands by you no matter what. I think that is why I fell for her. She stood by me when I needed her…Even after we broke up. She did many things to hurt me…in my face…but behind my back, she took care of me like no one did.''
''What do you mean?''
''She got people to vote for me… She even did small spells to annoy Lizzie…''
''Did she hurt her?''
''Noooo…. Spells like…hmm… Lizzie couldn't open her notebook, or some spells that made her food taste weird… She changed Lizzies Latin homework and filled it with naughty words. She never used some serious spells that could hurt Lizzie. But Lizzie is intimidated by her and often she presents Penelope as the world's biggest evil.''
Caroline remembered something.
''You called her your lover.''
Josie didn't expect that question. She was not really into talking about her love life with her mom.
''She is my lover.''
Josie blushed.
''Was it her? Your first?''
''Yes…Yes, it was her.''
''Ok… And are you happy?''
''With my sex life?''
''I am not sure that as a mother I want to know that. But you can tell me that if you want?''
Josie smiled…
''I was thinking about if you were happy in your relationship?''
''I am… I am very happy with Penelope and I am very happy being with her in all the ways we are together. I have never felt more at home than I do with her. She is amazing mom and just give her a chance…''
''When did it happen?''
''Sex?''
''Sure, why not? You can tell me that too…''
''A year ago… We were together for about four months. I had a strange feeling entire day. Like she was in slow motion for me every time I saw her. We kissed differently, we touched differently than before. She made me feel things I never imagined feeling. Later that evening, we were working in her room on some homework. And there was this tension you could cut with the knife. I wondered how it would feel to be with her. To touch her pretty much everywhere…''
Caroline rolled her eyes at her daughter. She was real sex driven teenager. Oh, those raging hormones were so cute on her very put together daughter.''
'' And she was so hot mom…. She looked so effortlessly hot. Her hair was down, she was in her yoga pants and she had a black simple cotton long sleeved shirt. We finished our work and I was getting ready to leave and she kissed me good night… And the rest is history…''
''That repeats itself.''
''Mom…!''
''What? You kept on about how hot she is…. That is just my conclusion.''
Josie hugged her.
''Just give her a chance… and watch her with me… You will see how amazing she is. She grows on you…very unexpectedly.''
''Like fungus?''
Josie had a need to repeat herself million time more.
''No, don't be like that… Just give her a real shot.. And you will see the person I fell in love with. She is amazing… BUT, let's make this clear… She is not an angel, she is not a saint…she is just my person. ''
''That is a big statement!''
''I know.''
''She sounds special.''
''She is. She pays attention to details…details you forgot that you mentioned. I told her that I love roses and butterflies. So, every now and then I was getting purple roses and flock of butterflies would appear out of nowhere. I fell for her few days after. I believed it was wrong but I realized she was my dream come true when we kissed. It felt like things finally clicked. I found my place. I am in love with her… I adore her and she adores me back.''
''Maybe we could all have dinner together? I think your dad deserves a chance to see that Penelope, not just a student.''
''We'll see. Now I must go and find her. We have room to fix.''
Josie left and Caroline got hit with the realization that her daughter will be sharing a room with her girlfriend…who she has sex with…How did she miss that detail until now?