Hosie~ One Shots

A Rainy Day Picnic

Hope had spent the entire morning preparing for their picnic. She'd packed all of Josie's favorite things: fresh strawberries, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and even a thermos of hot cocoa in case the weather got chilly. She could barely contain her excitement as she arranged everything into a wicker basket, imagining how happy Josie would be when she saw it.

When Josie arrived, the sight of her made Hope's heart skip a beat. Josie wore a light floral dress, her hair pulled back into a loose ponytail, with that easy smile Hope had fallen in love with.

"Wow," Josie said, looking at the basket and then back at Hope. "You really went all out."

Hope grinned, taking her hand. "Only the best for you."

They drove to the park, chatting excitedly about the day ahead. The weather seemed perfect—sunny with a few clouds dotting the sky. They found a quiet spot under a large oak tree, spreading out their blanket and setting up the food.

As they sat down, Hope reached into the basket and pulled out a small bouquet of daisies she had picked earlier. "For you," she said, handing them to Josie.

Josie's eyes lit up as she accepted the flowers. "You're so sweet, Hope."

Hope shrugged, a bit shyly. "I just wanted to make today special."

"It already is," Josie replied, leaning in to kiss Hope on the cheek.

They started eating, talking about everything and nothing—school, their friends, funny memories, and dreams for the future. The conversation flowed effortlessly, filled with laughter and warmth. It was perfect.

But as they were finishing up, dark clouds began to roll in. Josie glanced up, her smile fading slightly. "Do you think it's going to rain?"

Hope looked at the sky and frowned. "It doesn't look great, does it?"

Before they could pack up, the first raindrops began to fall, slowly at first but quickly turning into a downpour. They scrambled to gather their things, both laughing at how quickly their perfect picnic had been disrupted.

"Come on!" Hope shouted over the rain, grabbing the blanket and the basket.

They ran toward a nearby gazebo, taking shelter just as the rain intensified. Once they were safely inside, they set their things down and looked at each other, both drenched but laughing at the absurdity of it all.

"Well," Josie said, wringing out her hair, "this isn't exactly how I imagined today going."

Hope smiled, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Maybe it's not what we planned, but that doesn't mean we can't still have fun."

Josie raised an eyebrow. "What do you have in mind?"

Hope gestured to the basket. "We can have an indoor picnic. We're dry, we've got food, and there's something kind of romantic about being stuck in a gazebo while it rains."

Josie laughed softly. "You always know how to make the best of things."

They laid the blanket out on the floor of the gazebo and sat down, picking up where they left off. The sound of rain pattering against the roof created a soothing backdrop as they continued talking, sharing stories, and sneaking bites of dessert. The atmosphere felt cozy and intimate, the world outside fading away as they focused on each other.

At one point, Josie looked out at the rain and sighed contentedly. "I actually love this," she said. "There's something magical about it, like we're in our own little world."

Hope nodded, her gaze soft as she watched Josie. "I feel the same way."

They sat in comfortable silence for a while, just enjoying each other's company. But then, as if an idea struck her, Hope suddenly stood up and held out her hand.

"Come on," she said, her eyes twinkling with excitement.

Josie looked at her curiously. "What are you doing?"

"Trust me," Hope said, still holding out her hand.

Josie hesitated for a moment before smiling and taking Hope's hand. Hope led her out of the gazebo and into the rain, which had slowed to a gentle drizzle. Josie gasped as the cool raindrops hit her skin, but she didn't pull away.

"What are we doing?" Josie asked, laughing as she looked up at the sky.

Hope pulled her closer, wrapping her arms around Josie's waist. "Dancing," she said simply.

Before Josie could respond, Hope started swaying gently, guiding Josie with her. The rain fell around them, creating a soft rhythm as they moved together. It wasn't a choreographed dance by any means, just a simple, spontaneous movement in time with each other and the rain.

Josie looked up at Hope, her heart swelling with affection. "You're amazing, you know that?"

Hope smiled, her eyes never leaving Josie's. "I'm just glad I get to spend this moment with you."

They continued to dance, the world around them forgotten. It was just the two of them, together in the rain, sharing something special and unique. Josie rested her head on Hope's shoulder, feeling completely at peace.

When they finally stopped, Hope leaned down and pressed a soft kiss to Josie's lips, the rain still gently falling around them. It was a kiss filled with love and promise, sealing the moment in both their hearts.

"I love you, Josie," Hope whispered when they pulled apart.

Josie smiled, her heart overflowing with happiness. "I love you too, Hope. More than anything."