The night of the dance finally came and both girls were excited to see each other's outfits and spend the night with their friends having fun. Days leading to this Saturday were tiring and they had so many tests and projects that Penelope was not sure if anyone would have strength to go to the party and dance. She knew she and Josie were beyond tired and had so little sleep this week, but there was some excitement and feeling in their bellies keeping them on their feet and motivated to go. Since it was Saturday and they had nothing better to do, Penelope suggested they spend entire day in bed just relaxing and napping if they feel need for it. Josie took her phone and set the alarm for the time they should start getting ready for the dance and went back to cuddling with Penelope.

''I am so excited for tonight….''

Penelope just smiled.

''My, oh, my! Josette Saltzman is excited for the dance… I think we can expect snow or something as charming as that.''

''Hey!''

''What?! You usually are never excited about dances and school functions.''

''Because I always have to work for two when it comes to organizing it all. Lizzie insists she is part of the committee and them she is too busy staring at some boy to move her little finger.''

''Well, now you are the one staring at the pretty girl and doing nothing for the dance.''

''I think I like this arrangement better.''

Penelope smirked and kissed Josie.

''I know.''

They continued kissing until there was a knock on the door. Josie got out of the bed and Penelope stayed in and made herself more comfortable. When Josie opened the door her dad and Lizzie were standing in the hallway.

''Dad, Lizzie… What can I do for you?''

''Well, Lizzie was wondering if you wanted to help with the dance? There is a lot of work and…''

Penelope waited for Josie to say yes and their day to change rapidly. She felt ping of disappointment thinking about Josie leaving everything to help Lizzie and dad organize the dance.

''I am sorry dad, but I am busy.''

Lizzie and Alaric were very surprised by what Josie said and so was Penelope. Lizzie looked at Josie and looked behind her seeing Penelope in bed and then smirked at her sister.

''Busy doing what? Your girlfriend?''

Josie gave her a look and then smirked.

''Babe, Lizzie wants to know if we will have sex today? Do you think we would be done in time for the dance?''

Penelope stared at Josie with her mouth hanging open. She never expected Josie to say something like that in front of her father. She was amazed by how Josie simply didn't care her dad was there and how she remained calm like she was having a very casual and normal conversation. Alaric wished the floor would open to swallow him and Lizzie was not expecting this comment from Josie. After seeing Lizzie's face, Penelope couldn't resist.

''Whatever you say babe… We may even skip the dance if you are up to it?''

She got out of bed and now Lizzie and their dad were exposed to Penelope in a very short black nightgown. She put her arms around Josie's middle and put her chin on her shoulder.

''Babe, I'll be hitting the shower now… ''

With that she winked at Josie and smiled at Lizzie and Alaric.

''See you later Dr. Saltzman, Lizzie…''

She went into bathroom and left the door a bit opened so Josie could see her stripping from where she was standing. She couldn't wait to join Penelope in the shower. She really missed her and even the fact that they share the room and bed couldn't help with how much she missed Penelope. Yes, sharing all that helped a bit, but they had very little time to themselves and they were too tired to have sex or do anything during this week. Now, it wat time to make it up to one another.

''Dad…. Lizzie… Was that all? I really have to go now. As Lizzie said, I am too busy helping myself to this beautiful woman in my shower…so I can't help with the dance…''

She looked at Lizzie again.

''Ask mom. She will do anything to help you…as we all know.''

Lizzie was a bit embarrasses with what Josie just said.

''We said we were sorry Jo.''

''Well, so am I.''

With that she shut the door and went to bathroom and took off her clothes. Penelope was washing her hair when she felt Josie's arms around her.

''Well, hello Jojo. Took you long enough.''

''I am sorry baby…''

''Well, you will have to make it up to me love.''

''Well, let me start making up to you Ms. Parker…''

Josie and Penelope spent most of the day in bed making love, cuddling, chatting or simply holding each other in silence. Around seven Hope came to tell Josie she is ready to do her hair and help with makeup. Josie picked up her bag with suit and shoes and kissed Penelope.

''I'll see you in a hour… I can't wait to see the dress and for you to see me.''

''I know… I am very excited about seeing the beauty of glammed up Josie Saltzman.''

''Sweet talker…''

She blew Penelope a kiss and went with Hope who was rolling her eyes at them and making gag noices.

''Two of you make me sick.''

''We know you love us Hope.''

''Next time I will spill ice cold water on you.''

''You wouldn't dare!''

''Are you sure Saltzman?''

''I am not sure about anything or anyone anymore.''

That killed the mood a bit. Hope knew she was talking about her mom and Lizzie.

''I am sorry Jo… I never imagined things would go that far.''

''Then you can imagine my shock.''

''No, I can't. And that's coming from a Michaelson… And you know pretty well how screwed up our family history is.''

''I think we all know.''

They got into Hope's room and started working on Josie's makeup for the night. She wanted something different and Hope was on board with a bit darker eye makeup and lips. It didn't take long for Hope to complete Josie's look and when the other girl saw herself in the mirror she loved the final product. She never tried that shadowy look and she loved it.

''It's perfect Hope.''

''Good, now let's see what shall we do with the hair.''

Josie choose to put it in a low messy bun and Hope agreed. When hair was done, Josie got up from the chair and went to the bed. She opened the bag and took out her black suit and shirt. She looked amazing in black jacket, tight pants, heels and white shirt with first two buttons unbuttoned and lose tie.

Hope had huge smirk on her face.

''I think Park is going to love this look. I also hope two of you make it to the dance.''

Josie just rolled her eyes.

''We will make it… You promised not to let me move away from you.''

Hope smiled as she remembered the conversation with Josie about getting ready together and all.

''Yes, I did.''

''You see… We have about ten minutes before Penelope comes. Will you be ready?''

''In a minute.''

Hope went to her closet and took out red dress from it. Josie could have sworn it took Hope a minute to put on the dress, get her hair in a bun and put on the shoes. That girl could dress very fast…without any magic tricks.

''I am ready….''

''Good. Now we wait for Penny.''

Josie kept looking herself in the mirror and Hope watched her with a smile on her face. She couldn't remember when was the last time Josie was happy about dance, party or some other school function. She loved this playful side of her friend and she missed it a lot.

On the other side of the hallway, Penelope Park(er) was putting finishing touches to her look for the evening. Her dress fit her like a glove, her hair was in perfect bun, her makeup was in gold and bronze and she had deep red lipstick that went with inside of her dress and blood red rubies she had in her ears and around her neck. She put on her gloves and it was time to go and pick up Josie from Hope's room. On the way to Hope's room, she met Raphael who gave her a big smile.

''If I may say, you look amazing Penelope.''

''Thank you. I think you clean up good too.''

''Thank you. Shall we? Our dates are waiting for us.''

He offered his arm and she took it.

''Such a perfect gentleman.''

''I try, I try.''

Raphael knocked at the door and Hope opened. He was smitten by her right away and it took him few moments to recover and wish her good evening. She giggled and took his hand. When Josie showed up, Penelope's eyes light up and she smirked at the sight in front of her.

''Hot!''

''I know Penny.''

Josie gave her a small peck and winked.

''I must say you look ravishing Miss Parker…''

''And I am sure you wouldn't have nothing against ravishing me when the time comes.''

''You are mistaken, I am willing to do it any time.''

Penelope smirked.

''Oh, really Miss Saltzman?''

''Yes, really…''

Hope had to prevent them from wondering back to their bedroom so she took Penelope's hand and pulled her away from Josie.

''Hey! Two of you, keep it on the low! You will have after the dance to do the dirty…Now we are going to the dance where we will have fun with our friends…ALL TOGETHER! Am I clear?''

''Yes, Hopey…''

''Shut up Penelope!''

On the way to the ballroom, Penelope and Josie stole few kisses and Hope rolled her eyes at them and at the same time she found it cute…in a very disturbing way…how clingy and close they were. Maybe part of her was envious that they had someone who loved them as much as they did love one another. She wished for love like that and wished for her eternal loneliness to end. Looking at Raphael, she was under impression that her perfect love story was just starting.