Getting ready for the dance happened in Penelope's room. She got a beautiful vintage black dress and she made nice thirties hairstyle. She got beautiful black satin shoes and they looked good with the dress and hair. Around her neck she had pearl choker and long white gloves. Josie got out of the bathroom looking beautiful in the dress Penelope got her. She found the shoes the same color the dress was and she had very nice makeup. They stood in front of the mirror and looked at each other.

''You look beautiful P.''

''You too babe…''

''Thank you for the dress and necklace.''

''You are welcome JoJo… You know how much I love to spoil you.''

They took few selfies and went to the hall where the dance was held. Caroline was excited to see Josie ready. She was a bit sad when Josie rejected to go dress shopping and surprised to hear that Penelope got her a dress beforehand. When she saw the girls at the top of the stairs she had to admit they looked amazing. They approached her to say hi and seeing Josie's necklace wiped the smile from her face.

''Hi mom…''

''Girls, how are you?''

''Fine, and how are you Ms. Forbes?''

''I am ok. Have fun…''

''Thank you.''

Josie and Penelope found a nice spot in the back and sat there. Party was very boring but they stayed for some time. Since students from the Mystic Falls high came, it was too crowded for their taste and there was some tension in the air. They sneaked back to Penelope's room when the time was right. Josie was sad they didn't get to dance, but Penelope played some music for them in the room.

''Night is not over yet babe… Let's dance.''

She lit back all the candles and she and Josie slow danced in her room to the music they actually liked and out of crowded place. Their dance turned into very heated make out session on the floor. Josie was fascinated with the fact that with time her desire and need for the other girl just grew…like she couldn't have enough of kissing her and being with her in any way. It was not just sex. It was very clear to the girls that what they have is more than physical, but the need to be physically close was definitely there. Even just holding hands and small touches as they passed one another in the hallway were the world to them. Josie opened the grape juice they had and they took a seat on Penelope's floor pillows. They were still in their party dresses, but they took off their shoes. Josie was watching Penelope answer some texts and thinking about how this feels ok and natural to her. She was looking at Penelope and she could see herself being in Penelope's future. She felt Josie's eyes on her and lifted her gaze from the phone.

''Are you Ok baby?''

''Yes, I am… I was just thinking…''

''What about?''

''How happy I am.''

''I am glad you feel happy… I am happy too.''

''I just don't want us to screw up again.''

''We will be fine.''

''How do you know?''

''I know us. Now we know what is like to be without one another. We now have reason to fight.''

She smiled at Penelope.

''Yes, we do… ''

Penelope put her head in Josie's lap and Josie got her hair out of the bun and she played with ends of it.

''I missed your hair down. You should war it more often.''

''I haven't done it in a long time.''

''I know… I love your long hair babe. But lately you always have it up.''

''I know... I was just too lazy to style it.''

''I know… we did become very lazy…''

''Is it weird that we practically live together?''

''I haven't moved all of my things here. I still officially live with Lizzie.''

''Come on…Out of seven days of week, you are here six.''

''I know…''

''And I enjoy it…a lot.''

''Me too…''

Penelope took Josie's hand and intertwined their fingers.

''Jojo, do you want to come with me to Atlanta to see my mom?''

''You want me to meet your mom?''

''Not just her… Your grandparents too… Joe's parents….and Kai's too.''

''Do they know?''

''About you being a vampire or existence?''

''Both…I guess...''

'' I don't know.''

''Are you afraid?''

''In a way… What if they don't like me?''

''You are my girlfriend, I love you and I don't care what my mom or anyone says or does.''

''Can I think about it?''

''Sure.''

Penelope suggested they change to go to bed and Josie agreed. She was a bit tired. Penelope took a bit longer to get ready, so when she left the bathroom, Josie was already in bed. She was very pensive and Penelope had an idea what might be going on in her head.

''You ok?''

''Should I tell my mom about meeting Joe's parents?''

''Jojo, it's up to you what will you tell them. I will not force you to do anything. If you want to go, we can… Do you want to come with me?''

''Yes, I do…''

''Good. Let's go and have good time. I will call my mom to get us tickets. We can spend Easter there.''

''Yes, I would love that.''

''Me too…''

They cuddled up in bed and Josie was the big spoon. Penelope loved the idea of them visiting her mom. She really wanted her to get to know Josie.

''I am excited to travel with you.''

''Me too.''

''Do you think she will like me?''

''I think she will. You are amazing JoJo.''

''So are you baby.''

''Good…. Good

They fell asleep and Josie was glad this day was over.

Josie turned to the other side and put her arm around Penelope. She nuzzled into her neck and soaked the smell of her skin and traces of perfume from the previous day. Penelope's belly was getting big and she was getting tired faster than before. She was about thirty weeks pregnant with their girls… Josie was very proud of them… Married, with two girls on the way… What else could they ask for? Life was good to them…

''Good morning sleepyhead.''

''Good morning JoJo…''

''Are you hungry?''

''Yes, but I am also sick…''

''I will make you some lemonade and bring it to you with the crackers…''

''Sounds good.''

Josie kissed her and kissed the belly.

''Girls, be good to your mommy… She is hungry and two of you are not helping with making her sick.''

''You are silly JoJo…''

''I am not… I am chatting with out daughters.''

Penelope kissed her.

''Our daughters… I can't wait to meet them.''

''Me too… I hope they are perfect just as their mommy is. I am so proud of you P. You are my hero… Putting up with the madness of our lives and giving me the best gift ever… Our girls. I never loved you and admired you more.''

''Baby… You will make me cry.''

''I am so lucky to have you as a wife and baby mama.''

''I am the lucky one…''

Josie kissed her belly and the girls started moving.

Josie put her cheek on Penelope's belly and started talking to the girls.

''I can't wait to hold you and have you back with us at home. We have so many things to do my loves. One of the most important things is to spoil mommy and smother her with love. She deserves to be loved like no one has even been loved. She is the best person ever and you will love her as much as I do… Your mommy is the queen of mean, but also the softest and most loving person you will ever get to know. And we are going to love her and take care of her as long as we are alive…''

Penelope was crying. She lifted Josie from her belly and kissed her.

''I love you so much Josette Saltzman-Park and I will love you forever or even longer than that.''

''In my darkest moments you were my light P and I hope to have that spark in my life forever.''

''I am not going anywhere and the girls are also there to stay…''

''You promise?''

''I promise JoJo…''

Josie woke up and saw Penelope sleeping on her chest. She smiled… Some day they will have that perfect family and they will have amazing life together. They only had to be patient and things would come to them. She pulled Penelope even closer and closed her eyes. She knew she has something to fight and hope for.