Penelope and Josie were on the way to the class when they saw an announcement for the school dance. It was time for the dance before the winter break and theme was starry night. That meant that a lot of witches would me participating in organization and they hands would be full with enchanting ceilings to look like starry nights. Jose knew Lizzie would be part of the organization. Penelope looked at Josie and smiled.
''Excited for the dance?''
''I am not really into dances… Last few were not that much fun.''
''But this one will be… We will be going together… Like the first time we went.''
Josie rolled her eyes at Penelope.
''It was fun only because you pulled me into dark corner and we spent most of the night making out.''
''Are you saying you didn't enjoy?''
Penelope pretended that she is insulted.
''You know I did…''
Josie hugged her and kissed her cheek.
''I always enjoy kissing you… You should never doubt that… Unlike you, I never refused a kiss…''
Penelope made face at Josie.
''I was about to sneeze…''
''Still counts… You refused the kiss…''
''I hate you…''
''That's my line Park…''
''I know.''
They shared a kiss and walked into the classroom. Lizzie was already in her spot when they arrived. Penelope took her seat and Josie sat with Lizzie. She wished she could switch seats. Teacher started the lecture and everyone was taking notes. After the class Josie started packing and Lizzie put her hand on Josie's.
''Jo, can we talk?''
''What about?''
''The dance? Do you want to help? I know you were always part of the team…''
''No, thank you Lizzie. I have some other things to do…''
Lizzie felt a bit defeated. Josie got up and went to Penelope who waited for her at the door. She didn't ask what Lizzie wanted, she just took Josie's hands and squeezed it.
''I love you Jojo…''
''I love you too…''
They had lunch with MG and Hope. MG started talking about the dance and how he wanted to ask Lizzie to go with him. He asked for Penelope's and Josie's opinion and Hope was surprised that he really picked two of them for advice after all that happened. Josie had no idea what to say, so Penelope took over. Josie had a feeling it would turn into some toxic statement, but her girlfriend surprised her.
''Do you think there is a slight chance for her to say yes?''
''I don't know…''
''MG, you know I am far from the president of her fun club, but I really feel it's pointless… She doesn't see you… She has her eye on someone else and I am scared that your dreams would be crashed if you ask. I think there are many amazing girls who would love to go with you and would be happy to go with you because to them you are the first choice.''
''So, you think I shouldn't ask.''
''I think you know the best. How hard would the no be to you.''
''How do you know it would be no?''
''Because she wants Raphael to ask her. It's obvious.''
''And will he?''
''I am not sure he is interested in her….''
Just as Penelope said that, Raphael came to their table. He took a seat beside Hope and asked her if she wanted to go to the dance. Hope was surprised that he asked her, but she said yes.
''I guess we will have to work on your dancing again.''
''It would be my honor.''
They saw some of the pack members waving at him.
''I have to go… Talk to you later.''
He got up and left and Hope blushed.
''What just happened?''
Penelope made heart out of her fingers.
''Hope has a boyfriend…''
''I do not have a boyfriend.''
''I think you do…''
Josie took a sip of her drink and smirked.
''Oh, I think you do… It's cute…''
''Just because you are all loved up doesn't mean that I want to do it too... Just because you and Penelope are so cute…''
Penelope kissed Josie and smiled…
''Oh, she thinks we are cute babe…''
''Oh, Penny…. She loves us…''
''Yes, she does…''
They kissed again and Hope just rolled her eyes at them.
''Fine, stop it!''
They laughed at Hope.
''Ok…''
MG changed the subject.
''So, what are you doing for Christmas?''
Hope said she will be seeing her aunts and spending it with them in New Orleans. MG was glad for her. She really needed some family time and place where she didn't feel like freak. This school often made her feel that way.
''And you girls?''
''Well, my mom and dad didn't say anything. But probably some nice trip with my parents. They love to celebrate somewhere warm.''
''Like where?''
''Last year we went to Bahamas.''
''I was so jelous when she came back with ten.''
''I know… Many commented on that.''
''But I missed you… during the entire trip.''
Josie kissed her and MG and Hope just rolled her eyes at them.
''You are sickening…''
''We know…''
After classes they went back to their room and Penelope's mom called to hear them. They talked to her and told her about the dance.
''So, do you have dresses?''
''No, not yet…''
''Do you know what you want to wear?''
''We are not sure mom. They just announced the dance. It would be in two weeks.''
''I suggest you hit the mall and get something hot and sexy…''
''We will mom…''
''I transferred some money to you so you have it…''
''Thank you mom.''
''Penny, I wanted to talk to you about the this year's trip.''
''Ok…''
''How do you feel about two weeks in the Dominican Republic? You and Josie would have your own bungalow and daddy and I would be in the other…''
Josie's eyes went wide when she heard it.
''Mom, I think Josie loves it and I agree…''
''Good, send me the details of your passports and all… We leave in twenty days.''
''I can't wait. Talk to you soon mom… Love you and dad…''
''We love you too girls… Take care…''
''We will…''
Penelope hung up and Josie had a huge smile.
''I can't believe we are going to Dominican Republic with your mom and dad.''
''I know… They were there few times, but they really loved it.''
''It's like…wow!''
''I know babe… I can't wait to go.''
''Were you there?''
''Yes, but it was long time ago.''
''So, what about the dance?''
''What do you want to wear?''
''P, I want a suit…''
''A suit?''
''Yes, a black suit, shirt bowtie…''
''Hot mama…''
''I know…''
''Josie Saltzman, my personal PIMP…''
''And you in some nice dress…''
''Hey, my dresses are always nice.''
''I know… ''
''I can't wait for the weekend… We can go shopping then…''
Josie went to take a shower and Penelope got her computer and started looking for dresses. She already had her favorite brand and she ordered one dress. It was black Sherri Hill dress that was shorter in the front and had longer train and the train was deep red from the inside. She had perfect shoes for the dress and she had long black gloves. She payed everything and now they could spend time getting things for Josie. She was done with her dress. Josie got out of bathroom and started combing her hair.
''What are you watching?''
''Nothing. I got the dress…''
''You did? What is it like?''
''You will see at the dance.''
''You will not tell me?''
''I want it to be a surprise.''
''Ok… And what about my suit?''
''We can go on Saturday to the mall, you pick what you want and I will pay without peeking at it… We will see each other at the dance.''
''Cool. I feel excited.''
''Me too...''