Hosie~ One Shots

I Know I Can Treat You Better

Hope Mikaelson walked through the crowded halls of the Salvatore School, trying to ignore the stares and whispers that followed her. Being the tribrid came with its own set of challenges, but today it wasn't her supernatural status that had people talking. It was her tumultuous relationship with Landon Kirby.

Landon had once been her rock, her safe haven amidst the chaos of their world. But over the past few months, he had changed. The boy who once treated her with kindness and respect had grown distant, cold, and often cruel. He blamed her for things beyond her control, and his once gentle words were now laced with harshness and resentment.

Hope's friends had noticed the change, but she brushed off their concerns, insisting that Landon was just going through a tough time. Deep down, though, she knew that she deserved better. She just didn't know how to break free.

Josie Saltzman watched Hope from across the cafeteria, her heart aching for the girl she had always loved from afar. She saw the way Landon treated Hope, the way he belittled her in front of others and left her feeling worthless. Josie wanted nothing more than to take Hope away from all of it, to show her the love and kindness she truly deserved.

One afternoon, Josie found Hope sitting alone on a bench outside, tears streaming down her face. Summoning her courage, Josie approached and sat down beside her.

"Hope," she said softly, her voice filled with concern. "What's wrong?"

Hope wiped her tears, forcing a smile that didn't reach her eyes. "It's nothing, Josie. Just... Landon."

Josie sighed, her heart breaking for Hope. "You don't have to pretend everything is okay when it's not. I see how he treats you, and it kills me. You deserve so much better."

Hope looked away, her shoulders shaking with silent sobs. "I don't know what to do, Josie. I feel so trapped."

Josie reached out and gently took Hope's hand, her touch warm and reassuring. "You don't have to stay with him, Hope. You deserve to be with someone who loves and respects you, who treats you the way you should be treated."

Hope looked up, her eyes meeting Josie's. In that moment, she saw the depth of Josie's feelings for her, the genuine care and love shining in her eyes. It was something she hadn't seen in Landon's eyes for a long time.

"Josie, I..." Hope began, but her voice caught in her throat. She didn't know how to express the whirlwind of emotions swirling within her.

"It's okay," Josie said softly. "You don't have to say anything right now. Just know that I'm here for you, and I'll always be here for you."

Over the next few weeks, Josie stayed close to Hope, offering her support and a shoulder to lean on. Hope found herself opening up to Josie in ways she never had with anyone else, sharing her fears, her dreams, and her heartache. Josie listened with patience and understanding, her feelings for Hope growing stronger each day.

One evening, as they sat by the lake, Hope turned to Josie, her heart heavy with the decision she knew she had to make.

"Josie," Hope said softly, her voice trembling. "I can't do this anymore. I can't keep pretending that everything is okay with Landon. I deserve better."

Josie smiled, her heart swelling with hope. "Yes, you do, Hope. You deserve to be happy."

Hope took a deep breath, her eyes filled with determination. "I want to be happy, Josie. And I want to be with someone who makes me feel loved and cherished. Someone like you."

Josie's eyes widened with surprise and joy. "Hope, are you saying...?"

Hope nodded, a small smile playing on her lips. "Yes, Josie. I want to be with you."

Tears of happiness filled Josie's eyes as she leaned in and kissed Hope softly, their lips meeting in a gentle, tender embrace. It was a kiss filled with promise and love, a new beginning for both of them.

The next day, Hope broke up with Landon, her heart lighter than it had been in months. It wasn't easy, and Landon didn't take it well, but Hope knew it was the right decision. She deserved to be with someone who treated her with love and respect, someone who saw her for who she truly was.

As Hope and Josie walked hand in hand through the halls of the Salvatore School, Hope felt a sense of peace and happiness she hadn't known in a long time. She knew that with Josie by her side, she could face anything.

And as they looked into each other's eyes, they both knew that this was just the beginning of a beautiful journey together, one filled with love, respect, and endless possibilities.