Josie was taking a long cold shower due the layer of dirt which surrounded her body post mummy adventures, and perhaps she also needed to cool down from said escapades. She was thinking about what happened inside the casket, scolding herself for the way she let Penelope control her: how could she ever get over the girl if they continue these secret hallway make out sessions? Penelope hurt her so bad, and while her mind tries fleeing at every encounter with the HBIC, her body seems to gravitate towards her.

Josie looked at her watch and realized she needs to get to class in 15 minutes and she was still in the shower. She quickly got out, put on a towel around her body and dried her hair. As she reached her room she was surprised to see Hope sitting on her bed, and Lizzy angrily folding her clothes on her side of the room.

As soon as Josie entered the room Lizzy turned towards her and exclaimed, "Thank God, will you please explain to me why a stray she-wolf has decided to grace us with her presence?" Lizzy was clearly annoyed.

Josie thought how to salvage the situation without angering her twin, "Well, ummm… Actually Hope and are going to the Halloween party together so…" She finally said, fidgeting with her fingers and looking at Hope for help.

But Hope had other ideas, attending to Lizzy's feelings apparently weren't some of her favorite pastimes, "Yeah, I just came to get a preview of our afterparty", she winked, referring to Josie's current state of undress.

Lizzy's face turned red from anger and her hands balled up in fists, "First Satan, and now the girl who is literally ruining our life?" Lizzy was now marching towards Josie, who was currently in utter shock from Hope's words, "I can't believe this Josie, how could you do this to me?" Lizzy yelled while grabbing her book bag and disappeared to the hallway, slamming the door in the process.

Josie rubbed her forehead and looked at Hope, "You will be the death of me Mikaelson… Now turn around so I could get dressed." Hope sighed and turned around on the bed.

"You know," Hope started, "you shouldn't listen to her. I just can't understand how this girl manages to make everything in your life about herself. I especially don't understand how you put up with it."

Josie didn't really know how to reply. She understood Hope's perspective, but still, Lizzy was her sister. "Lizzy needs me. Plus, are minds are connected. When Penelope broke my heart, Lizzy felt it too. She doesn't want me to get hurt because it also physically hurts her."

Hope groaned and banged her head on Josie's pillow, "Can you even hear yourself? You get your heart smashed to a million pieces and yet you only care about how Lizzy might be able to feel a small amount of the enormous pain you are suffering."

"I don't know, Hope," Josie said as she put on a pair slim high-waisted jeans and a tight low-cut long sleeved shirt, "I am tired of talking about this. It's just the way it is." And with that the topic was closed.

Hope turned around with a smirk on her face, "Anyways, I was wondering how you spent your time locked in a small space with your enemy dearest?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.

Josie immediately felt her cheeks redden up, which was a regular occurrence today, "Umm.. we.. ehh…" she was fumbling with the words, not knowing how to tell Hope that she almost had sex with her ex inside a mummy casket. "We may have… done stuff."

"I knew it!" Hope stood up and pumped her fist in the air, "Just remember Jo, you have to leave some mystery for party night. You can't let her have the cake before we dangle it in front of her."

Josie sat down on her desk chair and groaned, face in her hands, "I know, I'm so ashamed of myself… I really didn't want to but her lips were on my neck and her leg was between —"

Hope looked appalled and started waving her hands, "Woah girl! I don't need to know the details," then her face turned amused, "also, you know, it's bit inappropriate to talk to your date about your sexcapades with the ex."

Josie laughed, appreciating the attempt to amuse her, "I'm really thankful for you, Hope."

Hope held her hand, "And I'm really glad for a good friend." She smiled at Josie, "Now let's get the fuck going because we have one minute to get to class on the other side of the building."

Josie jumped up towards the door, "Oh fuck!"

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Charms class had started, and somehow the witch and tribrid had made it time, perhaps with a little thanks to magic.

After her breakup with Penelope, Josie discovered a real friend in Hope, and realized there was more to the lonely outsider that meets the eye. She cherished their friendship, although it did mean more trouble with Lizzy, who couldn't have been less happy about the newfound friendship.

Josie and Hope immediately sat down together at the back table, as they weren't really big fans of the teacher's attention.

finished taking attendance, "So class, as Halloween is rapidly approaching, I decided to give today a fun little twist," murmurs started within the students, curious as to what it could be. Hope couldn't be bothered, as a teacher's idea of fun could mean a pop quiz. "Today, we will be learning some prank charms, as some of you have witnessed around the school building," he gestured towards one girl, Lola, who now had beaver front teeth sticking out down to her chin. A few people laughed while Lola buried her face in her hands and groaned.

Now, when discovered it was actually going to be a fun lesson, had everyone's attention. "To make it even more fun," continued, "we will demonstrate each prank in front of the class, while I would be the only person who knows the effect of the charm. Isn't it fun?" half of the class was amused and half scared for their human-looking body parts. "Now," he continued, "We need some volunteers", looked around the room, "Hope and Lizzy, you are up!"

Lizzy stood up immediately, "With all due respect , I don't think this is a good —"

"Come on up, no excuses", interrupted as Lizzy's expression took an angry turn.

Josie leaned towards Hope as she got up, looking at her sister's resentful look, "I don't think this is going to end well…"

Hope smiled mischievously, "I quite disagree." And walked to center stage.

clasped his hands, "Now, Hope, you will be the one casting the spell," a few 'ohhs' were heard in the classroom, "And Lizzy, try to be chill." Lizzy rolled her eyes, ready to get this over with. "Hope, the spell is 'ignis onis'", told the tribrid.

As soon as Josie heard Hope chuckle she knew this was going to be horrible, and she is going to hear about it all night long. continued, "But Hope remember not to put too much power into it because —"

But it was too late, Hope has already cast the spell, knowing fully well that she put in way too much energy. As soon as she flicked her hands in the air, small fire crackers began cracking all over Lizzy's body. Lizzy started screaming and running around the classrooms while the fire crackers chased her and gave her small burn holes all over her clothes.

The classroom erupted with laughter, and after a minute or two of Lizzy's constant screaming the firecrackers burned up and left her with torn clothes and black marks all over her face.

She walked towards Hope, "You are dead you stupid tribrid, I'm going to fucking kill you!" and with that she furiously walked out of the classroom. didn't do anything to stop her, as this was not far from his fault.

"Anyways…" he continued awkwardly, "Thank you, Hope, for your participation. Next volunteers," he looked around again while Josie was attempting to hide in her hoodie," Josie! Why don't you come up and try not to follow your sister's footsteps?"

Josie got up slowly from her chair, and saw Penelope smirk at her from the other end of the classroom. Then, Penelope raised her hand and said, " , can I volunteer?" while never breaking eye contact with Josie.

"Sure," replied, "But I think I will allow Josie to avenge her twin, so you will have to suffer the next prank."

Penelope's look changed from mischievous to terrified in a split second. Hope laughed on her way back to her seat and whispered to Josie as they crossed paths "Go get her, tiger."

Josie really hoped this spell is going embarrass Penelope and make her regret volunteering. Penelope and Josie stood in front of each other, waiting for the order to come. "Let's see you try, Jojo" Penelope said, trying to mask her fear as to what will happen next.

"Ladies, our next spell is called 'aqua uridine'. Go ahead, Josie".

As soon as finished the explanation Josie cast the spell, pulling energy from the wall next to her. As soon as spell was cast, in about 10 seconds, 50 small water balloons hit Penelope from every angle, completely soaking her in water. Everyone started laughing as Penelope's screams were drowned by the water.

"Fuck!" she screamed, trying to shake the water and balloon shards from her body.

Josie stood in front of her giggling at the sight, when she realized that perhaps made a mistake giving the two girls this spell, as Penelope was wearing a white shirt. And a black lace bra. This was very bad.

Something in Josie switched, since she suddenly did not want the entire classroom talking about how amazing her Penelope looks in a bra. Wait. Not her Penelope. A Penelope. That's better.

She jumped in front of Penelope and pulled her to the door, conveniently placed at the front of the class. "Be right back " she screamed above her shoulder and closed the door behind them.

"Umm.." Penelope stared at her, "Can you please explain to me why you dragged me out of the classroom? Because unless this is some type of booty call, I would actually like to learn pranks."

Josie didn't respond, too distracted by the display of Penelope's bra, the way the see-through shirt clung to her skin. Penelope noticed Josie wasn't entirely in the conversation and looked at her own clothes, when it dawned on her. She started laughing, "Like what you see, baby?" she asked in a suggestive tone, "looking is free, but you will have to give me something to touch." Penelope was smirking, strutting slowly towards Josie, who was still enchanted by the sight in front of her, biting her bottom lip.

When Penelope reached her, she grabbed Josie's hand and placed it on her chest. Immediately Josie snapped out of her trance and withdraw her hand quickly, "Omg I can't even, Penelope! We are in public, what are you thinking?"

Penelope rolled her eyes, "I don't know, usually when someone stares so blatantly at my chest they are interested in touching it too." Josie screamed in frustration at her own body, which was fighting to stay away from Penelope with every ounce of its being. As Josie was starting to let herself be pulled towards Penelope, who was still amused, the classroom door opened and Hope came out looking smug.

"Hey Penelope," she looked at her chest, "nice rack, please keep it away from girlfriend," then Hope proceeded to surprise them all and pecked Josie on the lips while pulling her back towards the classroom. Josie looked back at Penelope who had her jaw on the floor: dumbstruck. She quickly got a grip and whispered a tripping spell aimed at Hope, who blocked it without even turning around, "gotta do better than that Evil Queen", Hope shot back.

This just frustrated the raven haired witch even more. "Fuck off, Mikaelson" she screamed and walked away towards her room, much like the blonde twin just a few minutes beforehand.

As Josie and Hope took a seat in the back of the classroom once again, Josie leaned it, "Didn't know you had it in you, that was brilliant!" she exclaimed.

Hope smiled her signature 'I'm better than everyone' smile and replied, "Yet again, my genius proves itself. Did you see her face? She was going to try and murder me I swear."

Josie laughed and suddenly thought, "Well, maybe now P and my twin will get along, now that they have a common enemy."

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