Hizzie and Posie One Shots

The Royal Affair (Posie)

Princess Josie is married to Prince Rafael, but she feels nothing for him. She is in love with her bodyguard, Penelope. Prompt by  @PosieSaltzPark

"Josie, we have to tell them. We can't keep sneaking around like this," Penelope sighs, gazing down at her secret lover, who is wrapped in her arms.

Princess Josie of the kingdom of Mystic Falls was made to marry Prince Rafael from the ally kingdom of Waithe. Josie doesn't love him, she never has. She only married him because her father demanded it, as he wants an heir to the thrown. Josie's twin, Lizzie, is married to Princess Hope of New Orleans, and they don't want any kids, so Alaric has relaly pressured Josie to produce an heir with Rafael. However, Josie loves her bodyguard, Penelope, and has since they were teenagers. Penelope has begged Josie to tell her father, King Alaric, before, as she is tired of hiding her love for the brunette princess.

"I know, Penny. I'm just scared he'll react badly and disown me, and I don't want to hurt Rafael," Josie replies, snuggling into Penelope.

"He loves you, Jojo, and you're mom wouldn't let him. Besides, even if he does, you know your sister and Hope said we are more than welcome to live with them in their castle. The longer you keep lying to Rafael, the worse it'll hurt him ," Penelope tells the brunette.

"Okay. We'll tell them tomorrow," Josie decides.

"Are you sure? I don't want to pressure you into anything," Penelope asks.

"I'm sure, Pen. It's about time I tell them," Josie nods.

"Okay. Now get some rest, darling," Penelope agrees, kissing Josie's head.

Josie soon drifts off as does Penelope. Neither sleeps easy, however, both worried about the next day, when their lives will be drastically changed, forever.

******

"Josie. You asked to speak with me, your mother, and Rafael?" Alaric asks.

They are gathered in the sitting room. Alaric and Rafael sitting on the sofa, Josie standing, too overcome with nerves to sit. Penelope is in the corner by the door, her usual position while guarding Josie, but goes to Josie's side when Josie motions for her to do so.

"Yes. I did. Before I say anything, I want you to know that I never meant to hurt either of you. Dad, you're my father, and I love you so much. Mom, you've been such an amazing mom to me and I love you. Rafael, you have been nothing but kind and caring, and I appreciate that. However, I need to come clean. Mom, Dad, Rafael, I'm in love with Penelope, and I have been for years. We've been having an affair. I can't keep being married to Rafael. I don't love you, Raf, and I'm sorry if that hurts you," Josie confesses.

"Josie, I know. It's pretty obvious. Besides, I've been having an affair to. Her name is Cassie. She's one of the maids," Rafael replies.

"Jo, I love you unconditionally. You have my blessing,"  Caroline smiles.

"Dad?" Josie asks.

"I.. Josie, I love you, but this... we need an heir to the thrown, and two woman can't make a baby," Alaric sighs.

"Sir, if I may, Josie and I plan to adopt in the future, and that child can be your heir. Besides, isn't your daughter's happiness more important than an heir?" Penelope states, taking Josie's hand and squeezing it.

"I don't like this, and it is not ideal, but I am sure my counsel can be convinced that an heir is an heir. I approve, and will start the process of filing for divorce," Alaric says, giving in.

Josie squeals and throws her arms around her father like a small child would. Alaric chuckles and hugs her back, making eye contact with Penelope. A silent understanding passes between the two, which is for Penelope to continue to love and protect his daughter. Penelope will always do that, because she's in love with Josie, and will be until the day she dies.

******

Weeks later, the divorce is finalized. Rafael has moved into a small cabin on the castle grounds with Cassie. Penelope has moved into Josie's room. Both couples are happy and relieved that there are no more lies anymore.

It's Saturday morning. The sun streams through the curtains adorning the large windows. Josie is still fast asleep, but Penelope has been up for hours, just gazing lovingly down at the brown eyed brunette, heart filled with love. She brushes some stray hair out of Josie's face, causing Josie to stir and open her eyes.

"Why are you staring at me?" Josie asks, her voice husky from sleep.

"I can't help it. You are so beautiful and I'm so glad we can finally be open with our relationship," Penelope smiles.

"Me too, baby, me too," Josie grins, pulling Penelope's face closer to hers.

Penelope connects their lips. Josie tangles her fingers in raven colored locks, basking in the amazing feeling that is Penelope's lips on her's. Josie can feel the love Penelope feels for her through the kiss, which makes her heart soar. God, Penelope thinks to herself, I can't wait to marry this girl.