POV - Hayley
The family lunch was so peaceful, because only Klaus, Henrik and me were there. Obviously my youngest son noticed Hope's absence and with that we had to tell him what happened. Right away, he wanted to go see his sister, but we explained to him that Hope was exhausted and needed sleep. Henrik pouted but ended up agreeing with us. To be honest, I thought it was really cute how much they cared about each other when one of them was in trouble with me or Klaus, even though they were fighting and disagreeing most of the time.
After lunch was over, Klaus went to watch a football game with Henrik while I finished clearing the table. It was crazy to see Klaus like this. Fifteen years ago, I never thought he was capable of being a father or at least living in peace, but daily he proves to me how much he is capable. He's so good with Hope and me and Henrik. I'm really proud of him.
''Mom, come watch the game with us.'' - Henrik called, interrupting my thoughts.
''I'm coming, honey.'' - I smiled, looking at him and decided to finish setting the table at vampire speed.
Once I was done, I joined them and we watched the game. Not that I liked football, but I really didn't mind spending time with my youngest son and my husband. We watched the game for two hours and when it was finally over, Henrik asked if he could go play video games in his room and I nodded. Klaus said he was going to take advantage of Hope's sleep and go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients for them to make pancakes together later. Since Hope was still grounded and forbidden to do most of the things she liked, he didn't want her to be stuck in her room all the time.
So, right after Klaus left to go to the supermarket, I started to hear laughter coming from upstairs. It was Hope. I instantly sped up to her room only to catch my youngest son tickling his sister. I know Klaus and I had asked Henrik not to wake her, but the scene was so cute it was impossible to get mad.
''Okay Henrik, that's enough!'' - Hope begged, still between laughs.
''Only if you promise you're fine.'' - He stated, still holding one of his sister's feet and tickling the sole of it.
Of course, if Hope had wanted to, she would have pulled away easily, but she probably didn't want to push for fear of hurting him.
''I already told you I'm...'' - Hope was going to say she was fine, but she stopped the sentence in the middle when she saw me with my arms crossed, leaning against her bedroom door.
''Good afternoon , sweetie.'' - I smiled and she looked at me. - ''Henrik...'' - I turned to look at my youngest son and forced my face to be serious. - ''What did I say about waking up your sister?'' - I scolded and he let go of his sister's foot, making a guilty face.
''Sorry mommy, I was worried.'' - Henrik explained and I softened my expression. I wasn't even really mad.
''Besides, I was practically waking up, mom.'' - Hope completed his explanation, defending him and I laughed.
''It's so cute you defending each other.'' - I let go, without holding back and they both snorted. They hated when I said that. - ''But then how are you?'' - I ignored their reaction and sat on the bed with them, looking at Hope.
''Mom, I'm fine.'' - Hope replied, looking at me. - ''Like I told Henrik, it's not like I can't heal myself.'' - She continued, shrugging.
''Does that mean you're ready for another one?'' - I joked and Hope shook her head.
''No way!'' - She denied it immediately. - ''Even though I'm healing, it's still horrible to deal with you angry.'' - Hope pouted and I smiled. - ''Dad's sermon is horrible and his hand is heavy as hell!'' - She complained and Henrik laughed.
''Look at the mouth, girl.'' - I warned her, but I was smiling. I knew that when Klaus wanted to, he could also set limits.
''Seriously, mom, from now on I promise that I will behave and obey you.'' - Hope spoke and I held back my laughter. She always said that after a punishment.
''I know, baby, I know.'' - I pretended to believe her and put a lock of her hair behind her ear.
''I think I'm angrier at Lizzie now.'' - Henrik suddenly commented, which made me and Hope turn to him. - ''If she hadn't punched your nose, none of this would have happened.'' - He huffed, crossing his arms over his chest.
''Henrik, it's not fair that you put all the blame on Lizzie.'' - I cut him, seriously.
As much as Alaric and Caroline's daughter had started the fight with Hope, the rest of the bad decisions my girl had made were her own choices.
''Mom's right, little brother.'' - Hope surprisingly supported me and that made me and Henrik wide eyes at her. It was rare for her to admit she was wrong. - ''And I don't want you to be angry with Lizzie because of me, Henrik, because she and I have already agreed to a truce.'' - She added and I frowned confused. When did they make this truce?
''But sister, if she hadn't punched you, you wouldn't be grounded and then...'' - Henrik tried to explain, but Hope cut him off.
''Listen to me.'' - She sighed and held his hands. - ''I appreciate you trying to defend me, but I swear that now everything is fine.'' - Hope promised and Henrik thought for a moment, finally nodding his head in agreement a few seconds later.
''Okay, but if she punches your nose again, she'll see.'' - My 11 year old looked at her sulkily and Hope laughed, letting go of his hands.
''Henrik.'' - I said his name as a warning and he shrugged his shoulders, pouting. - ''And what is this truce story?'' - I changed the subject, turning to look at Hope.
''It's a long story, mom.'' - Hope blew out a breath and I raised my eyebrows.
''As far as I know, you're grounded until Wednesday, so I'm sure you have plenty of time to tell me.'' - I snapped and she bit her lip.
''Okay...'' - Hope gave up and took a deep breath, starting to speak: - ''It all started when Josie...'' - She was going to tell, but Henrik interrupted her.
''Josie Saltzman?'' - Henrik chuckled teasingly and Hope snorted.
Oh, so it's explained. At dawn, as Hope arrived, I asked her why a party was so important and now I understand why. She escaped so she could see Josie Salztman.
''Don't start, Henrik.'' - Hope requested and he laughed.
''I was just going to say she's pretty.'' - Henrik covered his mouth to keep from laughing louder and Hope rolled her eyes.
''Stop teasing your sister, Henrik.'' - I butted in, narrowing my eyes at him before Hope got angry.
Since Hope had activated her wolf side, her patience had been shorter than usual. So there was no way I was going to let Henrik continue to piss her off, even more so knowing she'd gotten herself into enough trouble this week.
''Whoever spoke is no longer here.'' - My 11 year old son raised his hands in surrender and I looked at Hope, encouraging her with my eyes to continue counting.
''Like I was saying…'' - Hope smiled wryly at her brother, before finally starting to tell her what happened.
As I understand it, Josie ended up drinking a little too much at the party and Hope and Lizzie ended up teaming up to help her out. Knowing my daughter, I know she hid most of the things that actually happened, but honestly I didn't even care. I know what teenagers do at parties and I don't mind my 15 year old having fun. If she hadn't been grounded, I wouldn't have seen any problem with her going to the party with Josie, although I know Klaus would have freaked out. Yeah, he sure would have freaked out.
''So you mean that now you and Lizzie are friends?'' - I heard my youngest son's voice asking his sister, as soon as she had finished telling everything.
''Of course not, Henrik.'' - Hope replied, immediately. - ''We just agreed to a truce, that's all.'' - She clarified and he shrugged.
''Anyway, I'm glad you understood each other.'' - I said with a smile.
''Me too, mom.'' - Hope agreed, looking at me. - ''It sucked having to put up with Lizzie teasing me all the time just because I breathed next to Josie.'' - She blurted it out and I laughed.
''Of course, because you did a lot more than just breathing around Josie.'' - Henrik teased her again and Hope glared at him.
''Shut up, brat.'' - She gritted her teeth, getting irritated.
''Mom, she called me a brat.'' - Henrik complained and I rolled my eyes.
''You started it.'' - I said, seriously. - ''And I already told you not to provoke your sister.'' - I scolded and he snorted.
''I was just kidding, mom.'' - He defended himself, but I kept my face serious. - ''You know what? I think I will play video games that I earn more.'' - Henrik got up from the bed, all sullen. - ''This talk of girls has tired me.'' - My 11-year-old son complained, marching out of his sister's room.
''Great idea, little brother.'' - Hope spoke ironically, but he didn't even hear her, as he had already left the room.
I had to laugh at such a situation. How could they be so protective of each other and then fight in less than twenty minutes? Not that I wasn't used to it already. Henrik and Hope did this all the time.
''Don't call your brother, sweetie.'' - I looked at her, wanting to lighten the mood. - ''He's just a kid and you know he loves to piss you off.'' - I argued and she nodded with a grimace. - ''But tell me...'' - I smiled with the intention of changing the subject. - ''What's going on between you and Josie?'' - I asked and her cheeks flushed at the same time.
''Not you either, mom!'' - She pouted, covering her face.
''Stop for free and tell me.'' - I took her hands away from her face and stared at her, laughing.
''I don't know exactly what's going on.'' - Hope replied and I raised my eyebrows at her, waiting for her to say more. - ''I mean, I like being with Josie, she's fun and pretty and…'' - She paused and smirked. - ''And maybe I care about her more than I should.'' - Hope confessed, her cheeks getting redder.
''How cute, darling!'' - I got carried away, pulling her into a hug.
''Mom...'' - Hope called me after a minute, still hugging me. - ''Can I tell you something?'' - She looked at me and I caressed her face.
''Of course, my love.'' - I nodded with a fond smile.
''Sometimes I'm afraid I'm caring too much and getting too attached to Josie.'' - Hope spoke at once and I pulled back to look at her, understanding the importance of what she wanted to tell me. - ''I mean, if it was someone I didn't mind, I would have left the person there at the party and just worried about not getting caught by you.'' - Hope continued and I watched her closely. - ''But with Josie, I knew I could never walk away and leave her in that state.'' - She completed and I looked at her seriously.
''Hope.'' - I said my daughter's name and put my hand on her face. - ''Listen carefully to what I'm going to say.'' - I sighed, looking into her eyes. - ''If you hadn't helped the girl you like, just not to get in trouble, I really would have been very disappointed in you.'' - I said and she looked at me. - ''So glad you chose to do the right thing.'' - I opened a smile and she shook her head.
''Mom, that's not it.'' - Hope huffed and I arched my eyebrows at her, wanting her to explain to me what she was trying to say: - ''I knew I would probably get in trouble when I decided to run away from punishment last night, but I did it anyway because everything I wanted it was to see Josie.'' - She explained, biting her lip. - ''And then during the party, I had really programmed myself to get back in time for you not to discover my escape, but then Josie got drunk and from then on the only thing I cared about was taking care of her.'' - Hope grimaced and let out a sigh. - ''Seemed like the only thing I cared about in the world was Josie Saltzman.'' - She finished and I tried to hold back my laughter.
My girl was in love.
''Does that scare you?'' - I questioned, showing her that I understood what she meant.
''Very much, because I didn't feel that way either with Maya or with Roman.'' - She confessed, apparently terrified and I thought for a moment.
''Do you think Josie feels the same way?'' - I looked at her curiously a few seconds later and Hope shrugged.
''I don't know, maybe so.'' - Hope replied and I hugged her again.
''Sweetie, what I think you're telling me is that you're in love with Josie Saltzman.'' - I said, without holding back and Hope snorted.
''I know her for less than a month, mom, how is it possible for me to fall in love so fast?'' - Hope pouted and I laughed.
''You would be surprised at the things that love can do, my love.'' - That's what I replied and it made her smile in the corner.
''So what do I do?'' - She asked, seeming to have no idea how to handle this. It was definitely the first time my girl had felt this way about anyone.
''Nothing, just let things happen naturally.'' - I sincerely advised. - ''And if you need to talk about it, just come to me.'' - I said, showing my daughter that I would always be here for her, no matter what.
Hope was still very young. There was no reason for her to think about these things too much. If it were meant to be, things would end up happening naturally.
''I think that's what I'm going to do.'' - Hope made a thoughtful face, before looking at me. - ''Thanks for the advice, mom.'' - She thanked her and I kissed her forehead.
''Whenever you need it, baby.'' - I smiled, when I heard a rumble coming from her stomach. - ''I think someone is hungry.'' - I joked and Hope laughed.
''I guess so.'' - Hope laughed and I looked at her.
''Come, I'll prepare something for you to eat.'' - I said, getting up from her bed and Hope followed me.
I know Klaus didn't agree with this dating thing and he even prohibited Hope from this, but our girl was already 15 years old. Eventually, she was going to fall in love with someone. And I'm glad to be Caroline and Alaric's daughter. She seems like a nice girl and for sure, she's no family enemy. In time, I know Klaus will eventually accept.
POV - Josie
I still can't believe I'm going to have to do therapy with Emma. If I'd known a few bottles of tequila would have caused this, I wouldn't even have drunk it. Not to mention the embarrassment I paid in front of Hope. What face will I have to look at her now? I simply begged her to escape punishment and go to the party with me so I could do it. Perfect, Josie Saltzman. You really know how to screw up something that has barely started. The worst thing is that it's my fault she must have gotten along badly with her parents. And as if I wasn't feeling bad enough about it, I still had to deal with this damn headache all day. Seriously, this was all shit. I snorted, lying on my bed, when I felt my cell phone vibrating. Picking it up and seeing on screen who was requesting a video call, I immediately answered it. It was my mother.
''Mommy?'' - I accepted the video call with a smile on my face.
I honestly didn't care that she was calling to scold me about drinking. I missed her. Not as much as Lizzie, but I still felt it. And since she was on this recruiting mission in Europe and I was at school all day, we kind of didn't have time to talk every day. Usually we could only really talk once or twice a week.
''Hi my love.'' - She smiled kindly and I looked at her. - ''How are you feeling?'' - Mom asked with a worried look on her face.
''With a moral hangover and a hell of a headache.'' - I replied sincerely and she laughed.
''Yeah, I already heard about the drunkenness that a certain underage girl was taking yesterday.'' - As I had imagined, Mom obviously wasn't going to let my drinkenness of yesterday pass.
''Are you going to scold me for that too?'' - I moaned, pouting.
''No, sweetie, I know your father already dealt with it.'' - She looked at me and I sighed in relief.
Incredibly I would a thousand times rather deal with angry daddy than my mom. The last time she scolded me, she talked for a whole hour and then made me write in a notebook why I was in this situation. If it was once, that's fine, but she literally made me write it a hundred times. It was terrible.
''So you already know he sent me to therapy with Emma, right?'' - I questioned a few seconds later while I bit my lip.
''Of course I know, because I was the one who suggested it to him.'' - Mom told me and I raised my eyebrows at her. How did she suggest it?
''Mom, why did you do that?'' - I frowned and she immediately turned serious on the other end of the line.
''Don't look at me like that, Josie, you know it's for your own good.'' - She spoke and I snorted.
''For my own good, I know.'' - I repeated, ironically.
''Josie...'' - My mom stared at me for a moment through the cell phone screen and took a deep breath. - ''Your dad told me the state you've arrived in and considering my experience with drunk teenagers, I'm sure it wasn't the first time that you drank.'' - She continued and my face fell at the time.
Mom knew me better than anyone.
''Did you tell daddy that?'' - I asked and she looked at me.
''No, but only because I didn't want to make your dad even more worried.'' - She replied, sighing.
''Was he really that worried?'' - I pouted, feeling slightly guilty.
''He stayed long enough to consider sending you to Europe to spend some time with me.'' - Mom confessed and I widened my eyes.
''What do you mean Europe?'' - I opened my mouth, a little disbelieving.
''So you can see how worried he was.'' - She arched her eyebrows at me and I sighed.
Not even Lizzie, who got into trouble every month, my father considered sending her to Europe. Although for my twin sister this would in no way be a punishment, after all it was all she wanted most. I liked school. Of course, I love my mom, but I really can't imagine my life away from Salvatore School these days. Even more so with Hope studying there.
''Mom, I don't want to go to Europe!'' - I said, desperate.
''Honey, your dad just considered it.'' - Mom smiled, reassuring me - ''But as you already know, we ended up deciding on something else.'' - She explained and now stopping to analyze until the therapy with Emma didn't seem so bad. - ''And what is all this despair? Is staying in Europe with me so bad?'' - Mom questioned, making a dramatic pout.
''Of course not, mommy.'' - I denied immediately. - ''It's just that...'' - I bit my lip, but I didn't finish speaking.
''It's Hope Mikaelson, isn't it?'' - She guessed and my cheeks turned red at the time.
''How do you know? Did dad tell you?'' - I asked, a little embarrassed.
''He told.'' - Mom confirmed and I covered my face with my hands. - ''Tell me, have you two kissed?'' - She looked at me, not hiding her curiosity.
Mom literally seemed like a curious teenager when it came to my love interests and Lizzie's. Sometimes it was embarrassing.
''Mom, don't start!'' - I requested and she rolled her eyes.
''I'll start, so you can tell me what's going on between you and her, Josette.'' - Mom demanded and I snorted.
''Please...'' - I insisted with a pout.
''If you don't start talking right away, I swear I'll board a plane to Mystic Falls now and force you to tell me in person.'' - She threatened and I laughed, but I knew she was serious. Mom would really be able to do that.
''Okay, I'll talk.'' - I looked at her, defeated.
''So talk.'' - She ordered, apprehensive.
''We kissed...'' - I started, looking at her. - ''A few times.'' - I continued and watched the smile form on my mother's lips. - ''And Lizzie told me that she spent the entire time taking care of me yesterday, although I don't remember that very well.'' - I completed, making a face and looking away.
''That's so beautiful, my love!'' - Mom said, smiling like an emotional teenager. - ''Do you like her?'' - She asked and I shrugged.
''Maybe so, mom, I don't know.'' - I smiled in the corner, as if it were no big deal.
But what I really wanted to say is that I like it. I like the way Hope smiles or when her eyes squint and her face dimples; I like the way Hope does what she wants, even if she gets in trouble for it; I like the way she defends me, without even thinking twice; I like the way she holds my hand just to show she's with me and I even like when she teases me and embarrasses me. Shit. I really like being with that girl.
''I get it.'' - Mom looked at me for a moment and I looked at her. - ''The Mikaelson's really have her charm.'' - She added and I raised my eyebrows at her.
''What do you mean by that, mom?'' - I questioned, not understanding what she meant.
''Before you and Hope were born, Klaus and I kind of had a thing.'' - Mom confessed and I laughed.
''Klaus Mikaelson? The original hybrid? Seriously, mom?'' - I let out a laugh and she snorted.
''It was over fifteen years ago, sweetie.'' - She clarified and I tried to contain my laugh. - ''Apparently one had a terrible nose for bad boys.'' - Mom stated with a grimace.
''Just like Lizzie?'' - I asked and she looked at me for a few seconds.
''Just like Lizzie.'' - Mom nodded moments later and I smiled.
''I'm sorry to say this, mom, but I'm really glad it didn't work out.'' - I let go, without holding back. - ''If you and Klaus had worked out, Hope and I would be almost like two sisters.'' - I made a face of disgust and Mom laughed.
''Yeah, it really wasn't meant to be.'' - My mother said, as soon as she had stopped laughing. - ''But who knows you and Hope can't continue our story that didn't work out?'' - She hinted, which made me blush.
''Mom...'' - I pouted and she laughed again.
''Okay, I think now I'll stop bugging you.'' - She gave me a loving smile and at the same moment I looked at her with a sad expression.
Now was the time she ended the call and it was at these times that I realized how much I missed my mother in my daily life.
''I miss you, mommy.'' - I confessed, looking at her on the cell phone screen.
''Me too, baby.'' - My mom looked at me, pouting.
''See you soon?'' - I asked, hopefully.
''Sure, my love.'' - Mom nodded, blowing me a kiss, before putting her finger on the screen and ending the video call.
One thing was certain: I still had a headache and I was still scared of what Hope was thinking of me after all I'd been drinking, but without a doubt talking to my mom helped make my day better.
POV - Hope
The best thing about my parents was that it didn't matter what the fuck I did or how mad they stayed with me, because after I got punished, they treated me like nothing had happened. Right now, Dad and I were making pancakes for dinner. Well, to be honest it was just dad who was making pancakes. Whereas I was just watching him do it and wondering whether or not I should text Josie. The truth is, I was worried. I know Dr. Saltzman didn't seem so crazy with her yesterday, but who knows? So I just decided to stop thinking about it and act at once, quickly typing a message to her:
"Hey Josie. How are you?"
I would also like to tell her how much she worried me yesterday, but I thought it best not. If I really was in love with her like my mom said, I didn't want to sound desperate. I mean, I'm Hope Mikaelson. I have a reputation to uphold.
''Who are you talking to, sweetheart?'' - Dad asked, looking at me in the corner.
''Just texting Stan, daddy.'' - I lied, shrugging.
After all, if I said I was texting Josie, he would definitely freak out.
''Hmm...'' - He looked at me, looking slightly suspicious. - ''You talk to him later, let's finish these pancakes first.'' - Dad ordered, deciding to let it go and I nodded.
With that, I put away my cell phone and this time I really tried to help my dad with the pancakes. When we were done, I went to call my brother and mom to dinner while Dad set the table. The family dinner was fun, we talked and laughed about unimportant things and like I said it didn't even seem like I got into trouble yesterday. So, after dinner was over, I decided to go upstairs to my room and call my best friend, after all I was still grounded and there really wasn't much I could do. Upon arriving in my room and sitting on my bed, I grabbed my cell phone ready to call Stan and it was only then that I noticed that Josie had already answered me:
"I have a hell of a headache, but I'm fine, what about you?"
Damn it. I know I didn't want to look desperate, but I would really love to see her face right now. So, contrary to all my principles, I just decided to call her, requesting a video call. I'm sorry Stan, but another time, I'll call for you. To my delight, Josie answered on the first ring.
''Hi, Hope.'' - She greeted me shyly.
Is it just me or was Josie ashamed of me?
''Everything is fine? It looks like you're ashamed of me.'' - I noticed, not holding back.
''Actually, I am.'' - Josie confessed and I raised my eyebrows at her -''Hope, I threw up in front of you.'' - She explained, her cheeks getting red.
''Oh, that's the minus.'' - I mocked, because for me that was no big deal. - ''You had to see you being Alyssa Chang's best friend during the party or fighting with me and Lizzie all night just because we wanted to take care of you.'' - I teased and she covered her face at the same time.
''Shit, did I do this?'' - She asked and I nodded, laughing. - ''I'm a disastrous drunk by the way.'' - Josie slowly uncovered her face, pouting.
''Don't worry.'' - I said, trying to reassure her. - ''Stopping to think, until it wasn't that bad.'' - I looked at her, wanting her to feel better.
''You're just saying that to make me feel better.'' - She accused and I smiled. It was true, but who cares?
''You are right.'' - I nodded seconds later, which made Josie laugh. - ''But what about your headache? Improved?'' - I sighed, worried.
''The worst thing is that no.'' - Josie replied with a frustrated grimace.
''Why didn't you do a spell to heal yourself?'' - I questioned, not understanding.
''My dad forbade me, said I should remember exactly what a hangover could cause.'' - Josie huffed, rolling her eyes.
''By the way, was Dr. Saltzman really mad at you?'' - I asked, looking at her. - ''Yesterday, he didn't look so much.'' - I commented and she looked at me.
''Oh, you bet he was.'' - Josie laughed without humor as she answered me. - ''My dad gave me the biggest lecture and as punishment, I'll have to do therapy with Emma indefinitely.'' - She told and I raised my eyebrows at her.
''Serious?'' - I looked at her and Josie nodded.
Honestly, I didn't even think Dr. Saltzman was that bad. Of course I wasn't going to say this openly to Josie because she seemed pretty pissed off about it today and I didn't want to piss her off anymore, but considering the state she'd been in yesterday, I really think this therapy thing is going to be a good thing to her.
''But what about your parents? Are they mad at you?'' - She asked moments later, looking at me.
''Crazy is a compliment.'' - I replied promptly.
''Why? What they did?'' - Josie looked at me curiously.
''If I tell you, I'll feel even more ashamed than you felt for having felt for throwing up in front of me.'' - I looked away, smirking.
I know a lot of teenagers probably still got spanken up as punishment, but admitting it out loud to the girl I like is embarrassing to say the least.
''Come on, tell me.'' - Josie insisted with an affectionate smile on her face.
Well, it was Josie. I know deep down she would never make fun of me for that.
''Okay, I say...'' - I frowned, pausing for a moment. - ''You know, it wasn't really horrible, but my dad kind of spanked me for running away from punishment.'' - I let go at once, biting my lip.
''Are you serious?'' - Josie raised her eyebrows at me with an unreadable expression.
''Unfortunately I am.'' - I nodded with a pout.
''Shit, Hope.'' - She cursed, looking at me. - ''Are you okay?'' - Josie asked, looking worried. - ''Wow now I'm feeling really bad, because I was the one who convinced you to get out of punishment.'' - She continued, looking away. - ''It was my fault, please excuse me.'' - Josie sighed, looking back at me.
''It's not your fault, Josie.'' - I cut, looking at her. - ''I was the one who chose to escape punishment and to see you, I would do it again, no doubt about it.'' - I stated sincerely and it made her smile. - ''Besides, I already activated my wolf gene, so I kind of heal completely within an hour after the spanking.'' - I completed, shrugging.
Of course I wasn't going to mention to Josie how I cried like a kid when my dad was punishing me. Even though I got better after a while, it didn't do much good at the time. My mom and dad didn't take it easy. In fact, the spanking hurt enough for me not to think about disobeying my parents for a long time, but I think it's okay for me to play tough in front of the girl I like, right?
''In that case, it's not so bad.'' - Josie looked at me for a while, before letting out a sideways laugh.
''What are you laughing about?'' - I arched an eyebrow, not understanding her reaction.
''It's just that I never thought that your father and mother punished you in such a normal way, I mean, you are the original family, I just imagined something else.'' - She replied and that made me even more confused. Seeing my look of confusion, Josie continued: - ''Before you think bullshit, I'm not at all making fun of it, because I just wasn't in the same situation as you, because I lied to my father saying it was the first time I drank.'' - She finished and I raised my eyebrows at her.
Wait. Does that mean Dr. Saltzman was also in favor of old-fashioned punishment like my parents?
''Your dad too...'' - I was going to ask if Dr. Saltzman punished her like that too, but she interrupted me.
''Yes.'' - Josie confirmed, her cheeks turning red.
''Well... I think we're the same after all.'' - I blurted out laughing and that made Josie laugh too.
''Okay, let's not talk about it.'' - Josie decided as soon as we stopped laughing.
''So can we talk about you begging to kiss me yesterday?'' - I teased her with a naughty little smile.
''As I remember, you were practically begging to kiss me when we were in that little game of tequila.'' - She countered and I laughed.
''Oh shit, you got me.'' - I ran my hand over my face, laughing. - ''What else do you remember?'' - I asked, looking at her.
''Of you saying you care about me.'' - Josie said, innocently.
''I'm not really sure if I said that.'' - I played dumb and Josie rolled her eyes.
''If you don't admit it, I won't let you kiss me.'' - Josie laughed and I looked at her.
''Glad I have until Thursday to convince you otherwise, right?'' - I smiled ironically and Josie snorted, after all I could only see her again there for Thursday because of my suspension.
''You're a bigger brand asshole, Hope Mikaelson.'' - Josie complained, but I knew she wasn't really mad as she was also smiling when she said it.
Dude, talking to Josie was so easy and so good I didn't even notice the time passing. When I realized, we were already talking and teasing each other for a whole hour. We didn't stop talking until Dr. Saltzman told Josie to hang up. Maybe my mom is right. Maybe I really am falling in love. And it was thinking of Josie Saltzman that I went to sleep with a silly grin on my face.
Hey guys. It's been a while. I know I should have updated before, but I'm really struggling to find time to translate into English what I've already written. My work is killing me and what little time I have I'm using to write my new story and finish this one in Portuguese first, then translate it completely into English. So I must warn you that for now I will only update once a month. I hope you understand and thank you to everyone who is following the story. It really means a lot to me :)
Anyway, what did you think of the chapter? I particularly love writing mother-daughter relationships, because most of the stories I read are always more focused on the father-son relationship, so it was nice to write a little bit of Hayley with Hope and Caroline with Josie in this chapter. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.
That's it. Stay safe. Kisses and until next time! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxX