As soon as Alaric gave them keys to the attic, Hope and Jose went to see what they could do and how long it would take them to prepare the space. Penelope was with them and she really loved it. They had almost small apartment on that attic. Josie already had million ideas and Penelope wanted Josie to be happy so she let her fix the attic with Hope and decorate it as she wants. She didn't care about the interior. She only cared about being with Josie and making her comfortable and happy.

Penelope had her first class with the kids. She was helping them with basic magic stuff. She was nervous and excited. Part of her was a bit worried that maybe someone else would take over her class, due to the recent discovery of who she is, but it didn't happen. She entered the classroom and kids were happy to see her. Emma left instructions to Penelope what to do what ways of using magic to teach them. She noticed that many of the kids were not comfortable with their powers. She told them to get up from their desks and stand behind her. With one move of her hands, she moved the tables to the far corner of the room and that left plenty of space for her and the kids.

''Let's sit in a big circle…''

''What are we going to do?''

''To talk about magic and you having it. You will get to ask me a question every time you do your spells right. Is that ok with you?''

''Yes…''

''Ok…Before we start with spells would you like to tell me how do you feel about magic and ability to use it?''

Many kids said they don't like it and that magic is not fun. Penelope listened and waited for them to finish. When they were done she smiled at them.

''You are very wrong… Using magic is nothing but fun…and you can do so many things with it…''

''Like what?''

''Hmm…''

She looked around and saw that some books were out of order in the shelf. She casted a spell to get the books in the right order. She casted another one and changed color of the curtains. She fixed one boy's hair; put pink bows in one girl's hair. She had so much fun with the kids and kids had so much fun with her. One of the boys came to her.

''Miss Penelope, are you a good witch or a bad witch?''

''I am a naughty one…''

''How?''

''Hmm… Sometimes I cast some spells that could get me in trouble…''

''What spells?''

''I made someone's homework disappear…. And I made someone's hair green….''

Kids were clapping and looking like they were having so much fun with her and the stories she said. One of the boys even asked her to be his girlfriend. Penelope had to decline but promised him that she will take it into consideration if her girlfriend doesn't behave.

''You can tell us if she is bad and we will fix it.''

''Oh, and how?''

''By using some of the spells you told us about. We have your back Miss Penelope.''

''Thank you boys, but I can take care of myself.''

''And who is your girlfriend?''

''Josie Saltzman…''

One boy smiled.

''She is pretty….''

''I know…''

When she was talking or thinking about Josie, she always had huge smile on her face. She had no idea that two pairs of very curious eyes were watching her. Emma and Caroline were behind the screen that Emma made transparent on their side by using magic.

''Kids love her.''

''Yes, they do… They are having fun with her.''

''Yes… Looks like that.''

''Tell me about her Emma and be honest… What is she like?''

''She is a mystery to me. She is one of the best students we ever had. Her work is always on time, she is good at every subject. She is learning things with understanding; she has incredible ability to connect lessons. She is very gifted for magic and she was always someone who could really give Hope run for her money, now we know why. Students don't mess with her. She somehow got them to be at distance and she is not giving much to anyone…but Josie. She didn't have very happy childhood. She was not raised but her parents…none of us know why. Her foster parents were idiots. She compelled them and showed up at our door alone. She knew some basic magic, but none of us knew how. ''

''And what about her and Josie?''

''They are very in love, even when they are not together, you see the love in the actions, especially in the moments when they spite one another.''

''What got them to break up?''

''I have no idea. I only know that for a moth Josie was avoiding her like plague and she did all in her power do to evil mischiefs just to get her attention.

''And now they are tied forever?''

''Yes, they are…''

''Should I be worried?''

''You are a mom…You always should worry, even if there is no reason to.''

''I guess you are right.''

Josie and Hope fixed the room with the help from the MG, Kaleb and few more vampires. They moved Christmas tree and presents to the attic and Hope, Josie and four vampire girls made their little safe heaven really feel like home. Everything was white and roof window was right above the bed, so they could see the stars when they went to sleep. Josie tied small rope on the wall and hung some of their pictures on it. There were some old and some new pictures. Most of them were of them smiling, holding one another and kissing. She loved their kissing photos… Space they had was like small apartment and Hope really loved what they managed to do in just few hours. Vamp speed really served them well. Hope helped Josie hang small white New Year light above the bed. It looked very nice and romantic when all the other lights were off. Josie was very excited to put their things in the closet and to finally have everything be theirs. They were the same size, so they could share uniforms, shirts and most important, SHOES. Penelope had some fantastic shoes and Josie decided to try and wear heals more often. She wanted to try new styles and some of the Penelope's things could help her choose new style. Josie went back to the old room to pick up last batch of her things. Since Lizzie loved to borrow her things and never return them, she opened her closet and started looking for her things. In one dark corner of the closet she found bunch of papers that turned out to be Penelope's letter she wrote before going to look for her mom. She was not surprised it was Lizzie who took it. She sort of expected it to happen. She was almost sure her sister did it. She put the letter in one of the boxes and MG came to help her carry them upstairs.

''Is this the last one?''

''Yes, that is the last one.''

''Cool. Let's finish this for your girl.''

''Yes, let's do this.''

MG helped Josie get the boxes upstairs and then he left her to unpack those last few boxes alone. Josie opened the one where the letter was and started reading. Penelope left her one of the most beautiful love letters she ever saw. She was sitting on the bed, reading the letter for the fivth time in the row and she didn't hear Penelope come back. Penelope noticed that Josie was reading something and was consumed by it. When she came closer, she realized it was her letter.

''I see you've got my letter.''

''It was hidden in Lizzie's things.''

Penelope didn't say anything to her. She just took off her shoes and climbed on the bed. This new bed was huge and she loved it. She knew she and Josie will be sleeping on one of the sides glued to one another, but she loved the bed. She took the letter from Josie and threw it on the floor. She pulled Josie down and cuddled up to her. Josie missed her too so she didn't complain to cuddling.

''How was it?''

''It was good… And just so you know I have potential six years old boyfriend…''

''Oh, some healthy competition is always good. But next time let him know he is in for a serious fight.''

''He is cute, but he has nothing on you.''

''He better not! You are mine Penelope and I intent to keep it that way.''

''Is that a threat Miss Saltzman?''

''A warning… It's a warning….''

Penelope kissed her and they spent some time kissing and giggling about the six years old potential love interest.

''I love you JoJo…''

''I love you too P…''

Josie checked the clock by her side of the bed.

''Dinner is in two hours. What do you want to do?''

''Is this an option?''

''Yes, it is…''

''Good, because I want to enjoy some time with my girlfriend in our new room…''

''I feel like we have small condo.''

''I don't care how you call it, I care we are together here.''

''Penelope…''

''Yes?''

''What will we do for the Holidays?''

''Christmas with your parents and New Year with moms?''

''We can do that.''

''We can talk to my mom and dad about it later.''

''Ok…''

Penelope closed her eyes for the moment and Josie was stroking her on the side of her hand. When it looked like Penelope was about to fall asleep, Josie choose to tease her. She moved her hand lover and under the other girl's shirt. She was stroking her side and stomach. Penelope's eyes flew open.

''You are not asleep?''

''Not anymore…''

''Too bad… I was about to take a nap…''

Just as she said it, Josie ended up on her back with her girlfriend on top of her.

''I'm afraid you will be sleeping later my love…or maybe not at all…In spirit of the holidays, I am lifting the ban.''

''Oh, how convenient… What if I don't want to have sex now?''

''I can keep my hands to myself…''

''I hate you…''

''I know baby…''

Josie pulled the other girl on top of her and they started very heated make out session that was interrupted by Caroline, Bonnie, Damon and Elena.

''Oh, I'm sorry… I had no idea…''

Penelope buttoned up her shirt and Josie fixed her hair. Elena and Damon had very familiar smirk on their faces. Caroline was a champion in interrupting them doing…whatever…

''It's ok mother… I believe you never heard of knocking…''

''I'm sorry. I didn't expect to find you in that situation…''

Damon smiled at Josie.

''She does that to everyone… It will take some will power to ignore. Eventually she will leave…scared for live.''

''I still don't want my mom to see me having sex. I know you found it amusing…''

''Yes, we did.''

Caroline made disgusted face at Damon and Elena.

''So, will we be introduced to your girlfriend?''

Josie remembered that Penelope was there too. She was staring at Elena surprised to see someone looking like that. Elena noticed that.

''Are you ok?''

''Yes, just a little tired. I had some magic lessons with kids... This day was too long.''

Damon was looking at her like he was studying everything she did or said. Caroline came to Josie's side and hugged her.

''They wanted us all to go for dinner. Bonnie is staying just for the holidays and they came to school to see if we wanted to have dinner with them.''

''Ok mom. We will be ok without you at school for a few hours.''

''They wanted to invite you and Lizzie too.''

Damon saw that Josie was hesitating and glancing at Penelope.

''You girlfriend can come too. We didn't know you were taken when we made an offer.''

Josie looked at Penelope again. It looked to the rest like they were having a silent conversation where Penelope was trying to get Josie to leave and she didn't want to.

''I am sorry, but we already had some planes. We just moved to this room and Penelope is tired from the lessons with kids. We wanted a quiet evening in. Maybe tomorrow?''

Elena smiled at Josie.

''Sure… We can have girl's lunch at the grill.''

''Ok. We can do that. We have to go into town anyhow…So lunch would be ok.''

They all left the room and Josie went after them to lock the door. When she got up she found Penelope sitting on the bed with a very questioning face.

''What?''

''You didn't want to go to that dinner.''

''No, I didn't.''

''Why babe?''

''Because I was not ready to have another conversation about today, who your parents are and the book we got signed in..''

''You don't think it would be just casual dinner?''

Josie took a seat beside Penelope and took her hand.

''Baby, there is no casual conversation if anyone mentions your mom or whatever happened. Bonnie was here for a reason. My mom wants to break our bond.''

''Do you want her to?''

''No… I don't want to do that. I am very ok with the choice I made. You are my choice Penelope.''

''Ok… BUT if you ever change your mind…''

''I will not…''

She kissed Penelope and smiled.

''We are finally alone and someone has lifted the ban…. I think I know what would be more entertaining than a dinner with friends and family.''

''Oh, do pray tell… I am very curious.''

Jose whispered few sweet nothings into Penelope's ear and went to the bathroom. Penelope heard her filling in the tub and she started stripping. She put her dirty things in the basket and entered the bathroom. Josie filled it with candles and water was just right. She slided in the tub and into Josie's arms. They held on to one another enjoying the closeness and silence around them. Only sound there was, was sound of the foam in the tub. Penelope smiled and kissed Josie's hand.

''Best… idea… ever.''

''I have to wow you now… That six years old boy will not get in between us.''

''I must say he is pretty handsome.''

''Shut up!''

When the water went cold, girls moved to the bed. As Penelope promised, ban was lifted and her undivided attention was given to Josie. They made love and after that they just stayed close holding on to each other. Penelope saw the cut on Josie's hand and she felt a bit guilty about what she did. She got Josie into this mess and she felt bad about this. She had to be sure that Josie really wants this. Her life was a mess and Josie didn't deserve that.

''Baby, are you really sure about this? We can try to find a way to break the spell.''

Josie took Penelope's hand.

''I am sure… I am really sure that I want to be in this with you. And please, don't doubt it anymore. It hurts me and makes me sad that you think I would have any doubts about us and above all you. You are my love Penelope and I am in this with you for a long run. So, let's end this now. I am sure, I want to be in this with you and no, I am not sorry I did it. Are we ok now?''

''Yes, I promise I will never again question you.''

''Good…''

Josie kissed her and put back her head on Penelope's pillow. Penelope turned on her side and Josie spooned her. She held her close and whispered in her ear.

''Always and forever… It's me and you babe.''

Penelope put her hand over Josie's.

''Me and you…''