College Affair

Chapter 19

Josie's P.O.V.
I wake up the next day to my phone ringing. I groan softly, not wanting to get up but I knew I had to. I had classes and someone was calling right now. Since I'm still half asleep, I don't check the number and just pick up the phone. "Hello?" I said. "Aw, did I wake you up JoJo?" The moment I hear that nickname, I know exactly who it is. "I don't have time for this." I say, annoyed and go to hang up, but she speaks up again. "Please Jo, just hear me out." "No Penelope." "Look I just wanted to.." "I know what you want. You want to ask me if I'll take you back. I know you Penelope." "Just give me a second chance JoJo, please?" "No, I'm seeing someone so just leave me alone. Please." I said. Yes I am actually seeing someone but she won't know if it's true. If Lizzie finds out, I know she'll believe that I only told her that to get her to leave me alone. "I have class, I have to go." I say, before she could say anything else and hang up. I groaned and laid there for a bit. I can't believe she called me. I really didn't want to speak to her again but it happened. Ugh, why did this day have to start like this?

I lay there in my bed, trying to calm myself before getting up and hear my door open. "Josie! Get up, we have to get ready for class." Lizzie yelled and tried to pull me out of bed. "Not now." I said and tried to wave her away. "Hey, what's wrong?" She asked. Of course she knows, she's my twin. "It's nothing." I say. "Alright sit up and talk." She said and I feel her sit down next to me. I stay there and she gently slaps me. "Up." She said and I sighed softly, as I sat up. "Now what's going on?" She asked and I looked at her. "She called." I know by just saying 'she', Lizzie will know who I'm speaking of. "You mean the She-Devil?!" She asks, already looking annoyed. "Yep." "Let me guess.. 'Oh JoJo, please give me a second chance. I promise I've changed.'" Lizzie said, acting as if she was Penelope. "Please never do that again but yeah basically why she called." "Well what did you tell her?" "I told her I was seeing someone and hung up." Oops. I didn't mean to say that but I already have an excuse for it so I'm safe. I must be so stressed already to even notice that I just told her myself that I told Penelope that I'm seeing someone. If it wasn't me, it probably would have been Penelope, asking Lizzie who I was dating. Only problem with that is Lizzie doesn't know. "You're seeing someone?!" She asked, looking at me as if she was offended I didn't tell her. "What.. no! I only told her that to get her off my back." I say and hope she believes me. Oh please believe that lie. I hate lying to my sister but I just can't tell her. If she knew, the whole school would know in seconds and I want to respect Hope and her decision.. even if I did already tell Cleo, but I had a reason for that. "Hmm.." She says and I suddenly get nervous. Did she not believe it? Oh shit. "She'll never leave you alone even if you were dating someone." She said and I felt so relieved. But.. she's not wrong. If I know Penelope and I do because I dated her throughout most of high school, she won't give up. Maybe she would if she knew for sure I was happy with someone else, but if she wasn't sure, she won't stop. "Yeah, I know. But I had to try at least." "Just ignore her the next time she calls or text. That witch doesn't deserve your attention or anything from you." "I just hate this day already." I said and groaned. "I'm sure it'll get better. And remember, I'm here if you need me Jo. You know where to find me." She said and got up from my bed. "Thanks Lizzie." I smiled at her. "Now get your ass up and get ready for class." She said and I rolled my eyes at her before she left the room. All I have to do is forget about this morning and hopefully the day will get better. I know for a fact when I see my beautiful, and perfect girlfriend, it'll definitely get better.

After I got dressed, I left my room and could hear the girls downstairs talking. I rush to Hope's room and knock on the door, hoping she's still in there. "Go away." She said through the door, sounding tired. She must not have gotten a lot of sleep last night. Ever since she lost her necklace, it's been hard for her to sleep. I wish I could help more but if we're caught sleeping in the same bed, there will be questions and rumors. "Oh alright. I guess you don't want to see me this morning then?" I said, using a sad tone and kept my voice down so no one downstairs could hear. "I guess when we go to class later, I will have to sit in a different row and not even look at you." I said, still teasing her. Before I could say anything else to tease her more, I hear the door knob rattling and not long after, the door opens. "Sorry Jo. I thought you were Lizzie trying to get me to let her choose my outfit or something like that." I smiled at her. "I know. You sounded tired. If we didn't have class, I'd tell you to get your ass back to bed and sleep." I chuckled and she rolled her eyes. "I'm fine. I've dealt with worse." She said. I guess she means that she's gotten less sleep before and still dealt. I'm sure after what happened in high school, it was difficult for her to sleep. I take a quick peak down the hall to make sure no one was coming before I pushed Hope into her room and kissed her, while closing her door with my foot. "Jo, what if.." She starts but I can feel her melt into the kiss, as she kissed me back. She can't resist me and I love it. "Don't worry, they're all downstairs." I mumbled against her lips. I let the kiss last a bit longer before pulling away. "What was that for?" She asked and chuckled. She looked as if she just got swept off her feet and couldn't stand straight. I giggled softly at her reaction to the sudden kiss. "I just needed a kiss from my girlfriend that's all." I said, hoping she wouldn't notice I'm stressing. "So is it just because you missed me or is there something wrong and you needed it to get your mind off of something?" She asked. Damn it. She's my girlfriend. She knows me. Which means, she can probably see it in my face that something is bothering me. "It's nothing. Just a bit of a stressful morning." I said and sighed softly. "You sure Bunny?" Why did she have to use that nickname? Ever since I got used to it, I slowly started liking it. Now I'm at the point to where, whenever she calls me Bunny, I feel like my heart is going to jump out of my chest and makes me want to tell her everything. "I'm fine." I say. That's a lie and I think she can see right through me. She looks as if she wants to say something but she stops herself. She clearly doesn't want to make me talk about it. "Just remember I'm always here Jo." She said and gave me a kiss on the cheek and went back to getting ready for class. Why is she so amazing? I am so damn lucky to have met her and that she wanted to be my girlfriend. Hope could literally have anyone she wants. With her looks, personality, she could get anyone. Her name would probably even have a play in it. But she chose me. "So are you gonna watch me change or go get yourself some breakfast babe?" I hear her say, making me blush. "Shut up!" I said and grabbed a pillow from her bed and threw it at her. "I'm leaving. Only because I will be too tempted if I stay." I said which made Hope chuckle. I walk back towards her door to leave but hear her speak up. "Before you go.." I turned to look at her and she gently pushes me against the door and I feel her lips meet mine again. I let myself melt into the kiss, just as she had before and kiss back. After a moment, she pulls away and smiles at me. "I love starting my day, kissing my beautiful girl." Hope says and gave me one last kiss before walking off to her bathroom. I wish I could say the same for this morning, but my morning started with my ex calling me. "I'll see you downstairs." I say to her and leave her room. I head downstairs and meet up with the other girls in the kitchen. I listen to their conversations and grab me something to eat. I sit down and start eating. I see Lizzie eyeing me. She's clearly checking up on me. I have a feeling her and Hope will be doing the same thing, all day today. I guess I'm lucky to have a sister and a girlfriend who truly cares and worries about me. Eventually Hope came down and she gave me the same look as Lizzie did. When it comes from her, it's different then when Lizzie does it. "Morning Hope." Cleo says and smiles at her. I feel a bit bad for Cleo. She tries her best to bond with Hope like they used to but Hope is still scared. I don't think it's the trust issues with Cleo though. I think she's afraid that Cleo will leave again after they get close again. I can tell she misses her. She truly does care about Cleo and hopefully she proves it to her or she may actually lose her and I don't want Hope or Cleo to go through that. "Morning." Hope said, kinda happy but also sassy sounding. I watch her as she gets something to eat and sits with the rest of us.