Hosie~ One Shots

The Jealous Ex

The Salvatore School buzzed with excitement and gossip when Penelope, Josie's ex-girlfriend, returned to town. Penelope had left Mystic Falls a year ago, and her return stirred up old memories and emotions. Hope Mikaelson, now Josie Saltzman's girlfriend, found herself increasingly uneasy as Penelope began to show up around school, particularly when she and Josie had to work together on a project.

One evening, Hope was passing by the library when she heard familiar voices drifting from a nearby study room. She paused, her curiosity piqued, and carefully approached the door to listen.

Inside, Josie and Penelope were having a private conversation.

"I've missed this place," Penelope said, her tone nostalgic. "And I've missed you, Josie."

Hope crept closer, her heart racing.

Penelope's voice took on a softer, more intimate tone. "I've thought a lot about us, about what we had. I've been thinking maybe we could... rekindle things."

Hope's heart sank,

Josie's response was firm but kind. "Penelope, it's good to see you again, but I need to be clear. We had a past, but that's exactly where it belongs—past.
I'm with Hope now, and I love her. She's my present and my future. I'm not interested in going back to what we had."

Hope's heart lightened at Josie's words, though she remained hidden, not wanting to interrupt their conversation. She listened as Josie continued to affirm her commitment.

"Hope is everything to me," Josie said sincerely. "She makes me incredibly happy, and I'm not going to jeopardize what we have for the sake of the past."

Penelope sighed, her voice tinged with resignation. "I understand, Josie. I'm sorry for any confusion or trouble I've caused."

As Hope heard this heartfelt declaration, her anxiety began to ease. Josie's loyalty and love were clear, and it reassured Hope more than she had realized she needed.

Despite Josie's reassurances, Hope's feelings were still raw from the intensity of the situation. Later that evening, as she and Josie were relaxing in their favorite corner of the school's garden, Hope found it difficult to fully shake off her lingering worries.

Josie, noticing Hope's distracted demeanor, turned to her with a concerned look. "You've been off tonight. Are you sure everything's okay?"

Hope gave a small, hesitant smile. "Yeah, I'm okay. I just... I was worried for a moment, but hearing what you said to Penelope helped."

Josie's expression softened as she reached out and took Hope's hand. "I meant every word. You're the one I want, the one I'm committed to. I'm sorry if anything made you doubt that."

Hope's eyes filled with tears as she squeezed Josie's hand back. "I'm sorry for being so insecure. I just didn't want to lose you."

Josie pulled Hope into a warm embrace. "You're not going to lose me. I love you, and that's not going to change."

Later that night, Josie and Hope sat together in their dorm room, reflecting on their conversation. Hope's heart was light, and she felt reassured knowing Josie's love was steadfast.

Josie took Hope's hands in hers. "I'm really glad we had this talk. It made me realize even more how much you mean to me."

Hope smiled, leaning in for a kiss. "I feel the same way. Thank you for being so honest and for loving me."

Josie grinned, her eyes full of affection. "Here's to us and our future together. Let's keep moving forward and cherishing every moment."

Hope nodded, her heart full of contentment. "Yes, let's. I'm excited for everything we'll experience together."

The next day, Penelope approached Josie with a heartfelt apology, acknowledging her past mistakes and the need to respect Josie's current relationship. Josie appreciated the gesture and was able to part ways with Penelope on good terms.