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Stupid Face

Josie's POV

After the 'Dark Josie' phase of my life was over , I moved to London with my Mom , it's been two months since then . As of this week Hope hasn't answered my messages and only sometimes answer my calls . We've been together for 3 months now , I don't know but I can tell when something is bothering Hope . I was sat on my bed , it was the weekend and I made sure not to have any plans , so if Hope calls , I'll answer immediately . Speaking of , she's calling via video .

"Hey love , I missed you" I smiled slightly "I missed you more , where have you been ? You haven't been answering my messages and call all week . Hope , are you doing okay ?" I was genuinely concerned about my girlfriend , she even looks like she's going through hell . I wanted to help in the best way I could , even if it meant going back home for a day . "I'm fine Josie , I've just been busy , that's all" she looking at everything else but me and that's how I knew she was lying . "Don't lie to me Hope , you know I can read you like an open book , no matter how hard you try to hide it" she looked a little angry now , she does that when she doesn't want to talk about it . "Hope , how is our relationship going to grow if you won't tell me what's wrong . How am I supposed to help you if-" she cuts me off by shouting at me through the phone "I DON'T WANT YOUR HELP OKAY , I JUST MISS YOU , YOU'RE MY HOME JO AND YOU'RE SO FAR AWAY ! I LOVE YOU AND LOVING YOU HURTS WHEN YOU'RE SO FAR AWAY ! Josie I don't know what you want me to say but you can't expect me to not miss you " Did she just say what I think she said ? Her eyes widen when she realizes what she said "Hope-" she immediately hung up .

That's it , that's all I need to know I have to go home to Hope . I knew being apart from Hope would be hard on both of us but I never expected this . I should have known this would happen , maybe then I wouldn't have left Hope alone . Hope loves me , I have to let her know that I feel the same way .

I walk downstairs to see my Mom in the kitchen making dinner . "Hey honey , dinner's nearly ready" she said "Hey Mom , I was thinking of going to see Hope tomorrow , we kind of umm..." I didn't know what to say , it's Caroline Forbes , my mom , how do I tell her my girlfriend accidentally told me she loved me for the first time over the phone . "No need to explain , I kinda heard your conversation earlier , I think it will do you girls some good" phew , I panic when I'm nervous "Thanks Mom" it's funny really Lizzie is more close to Mom than I am because I'm more like my biological Mom and Lizzie is totally a mini Caroline "No problem , now grab a plate , dinner's ready"

-The Next Day-

I had just landed and was getting on a bus , heading to for Mystic Falls , Virginia . On the way I had a lot time to think about me and Hope's last conversation .

These last 2 months have been half-half , Hope and I were okay , we called and texted everyday , before Hope's classes from the time she wakes up and after her classes until she falls asleep to the sound of my voice . Then this week happened , she distanced herself in every way possible , we were already physically distanced . It was because we loved each other that missing each other began to hurt more than the first month I was in London . Lizzie had told me that Hope hasn't been herself at since the day I left and it made me feel worse because I didn't notice . She sat by herself at lunch , she doesn't hang out with the Squad after classes anymore and she even stopped training with my Dad . We're completely lost without each other . Me leaving was the best decision I made for myself but I never stopped to think if it was what was best for us . Lizzie knows I love Hope more than the air I breathe , that I'd do anything to see her smile again . Which is why she said me coming back is a good idea , even if it is just for a day or two .

When I arrived at the Salvatore school it was already afternoon and the sun was starting to lose it's yellow , turning it into an orange , mixing the sky with all kind of colors . The first person I go see is my sister Lizzie . I open the door and walk in , leaving my bags in the hallway . "Hey Jo , good to see you again , now spill all the tea of Hosie"