Hosie~ One Shots

You Are My Deepest Desire

The Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted was buzzing with excitement. It was the night of the annual Winter Solstice Ball, an event that transformed the school into a magical wonderland of twinkling lights, enchanted snowflakes, and the warm glow of camaraderie. Students and faculty alike had donned their finest attire, eager to celebrate together.

Josie Saltzman stood by the grand staircase, adjusting the soft, midnight blue gown that her sister Lizzie had insisted she wear. The dress was elegant, with intricate lace details and a flowing skirt that made her feel like a princess. Yet, despite the festive atmosphere and the beauty of her surroundings, Josie felt a pang of loneliness.

Hope Mikaelson was nowhere to be seen.

Hope had been distant lately, absorbed in her duties as the school's protector and grappling with her own inner demons. Josie understood the weight that Hope carried, but it didn't make her absence any easier to bear. The Ball felt incomplete without her.

As Josie scanned the crowd, her heart leapt when she finally spotted Hope entering the ballroom. Hope was a vision in a deep crimson dress, her presence commanding attention despite her quiet demeanor. Their eyes met across the room, and Josie felt an electric charge pass between them, as if the very air had come alive.

Hope made her way through the throng of students, her gaze never wavering from Josie's. When she reached the bottom of the staircase, she extended a hand, her expression tender and vulnerable.

"May I have this dance?" Hope asked softly, her voice a soothing balm to Josie's anxious heart.

Josie took Hope's hand, allowing herself to be led to the center of the dance floor. The music swelled, a beautiful waltz that carried them into each other's arms. As they began to dance, the rest of the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of them in their own private universe.

"You look stunning," Hope whispered, her breath warm against Josie's ear.

Josie blushed, her heart racing. "So do you. I was worried you wouldn't come."

Hope's grip tightened slightly, her eyes filled with emotion. "I'm sorry for being distant. I've had a lot on my mind, but none of it changes how I feel about you."

Josie searched Hope's eyes, finding the sincerity and love she had been longing for. "I know you have responsibilities, Hope. But I need to know that we're still... us."

Hope stopped their dance, cupping Josie's face gently. "Josie, you are my deepest desire. No matter what challenges I face, no matter how dark things get, you are the light that guides me. I'm here now, and I promise I'm not going anywhere."

Tears shimmered in Josie's eyes, her heart swelling with love and relief. "You mean everything to me, Hope. More than words can say."

Hope leaned in, their foreheads touching as they shared a moment of profound connection. "Then let me show you," she murmured before capturing Josie's lips in a tender, heartfelt kiss.

The world seemed to hold its breath, the magic of their love wrapping around them like a protective cocoon. When they finally pulled apart, they resumed their dance, moving in perfect harmony to the music that seemed to play just for them.

As the night wore on, Josie and Hope danced under the enchanted lights, their love shining brighter than any spell.