Hosie~ One Shots

When Paths Collide Part 2

Hope closed her bedroom door behind her, leaning back against it with a sigh. Her heart was still racing, the memory of Josie's smile and the warmth of her hand playing on a loop in her mind. She couldn't help the grin that spread across her face, her cheeks still flushed from the evening's unexpected twist.

Pushing herself off the door, she crossed the room and flopped onto her bed, grabbing her phone. She scrolled through her contacts until she found Lizzie's name and pressed call. The phone rang twice before Lizzie picked up, her voice bright with curiosity.

"Hey, Hope!" Lizzie greeted, sounding as though she had been eagerly awaiting this call. "How was your walk home? Wait, don't tell me—you ran into some other terrible date prospect, and now you're ready to swear off romance forever."

Hope let out a breathy laugh, her heart fluttering at the memory of Josie. "Not exactly," she said, and she could already feel the giddiness bubbling up in her voice. "Actually... something kind of amazing happened."

There was a beat of silence, then Lizzie's voice came through, full of excitement. "Oh my god, what happened? Tell me everything!"

Hope sat up, her legs crossed, and tried to gather her thoughts. "Okay, so get this: I was walking, lost in my own world, thinking about how I'd probably never know what real love feels like. And then—bam! I literally ran into someone. I almost fell, but she caught me."

"She?" Lizzie echoed, her voice full of interest. "Wait, so you met a woman?"

"Yeah," Hope said, her voice softening as she remembered the moment. "Her name is Josie. And, Lizzie, she's... incredible.
She's got these eyes that just...and this hair wow and her smile ahhh.
She's beautiful, funny, and she actually listened to me. Like, really listened. We ended up talking and walking together for a while, and I don't know, there was just something so... special about her. It felt different from anything I've ever experienced."

Lizzie was quiet for a moment, and then she let out a small, delighted squeal. "Hope! That sounds like something straight out of a movie! This Josie person sounds amazing. Do you think you'll see her again?"

Hope's smile widened, her cheeks flushing again. "I hope so," she murmured. "It felt like we had this... connection, you know? And she made me feel seen, really seen. I haven't felt like that in a long time."

Lizzie's voice was filled with warmth. "Hope, that's incredible. I'm so happy for you! You deserve to feel this way. Wait, tell me more—what does she look like? What did you guys talk about?"

Hope couldn't stop the smile from spreading as she remembered Josie's kind eyes and soft laughter. "She has these amazing brown eyes, and her smile... it's the kind of smile that makes you feel warm all over. We talked about a lot of things—about feeling like we're waiting for someone who truly sees us, and how hard it is to find a real connection. And, Lizzie, she called me brave for wanting something real. No one's ever said that to me before."

Lizzie let out a happy sigh. "Wow, she sounds wonderful. I'm so glad you met someone like that. Maybe this is the start of something amazing for you."

Hope's heart swelled, feeling hopeful and light. "Yeah, maybe," she said softly. "I really hope I see her again. It's strange, though—I feel like I've known her forever, even though we just met."

Lizzie's laughter came through the line, bright and full of affection. "Well, if fate brought you two together like that, I'm sure you'll see her again. Maybe the universe is finally giving you a break."

Hope laughed too, feeling the warmth of Lizzie's encouragement. "Thanks, Lizzie. You always know what to say to make me feel better."

"Of course, bestie," Lizzie replied. "That's what I'm here for. Now, you need to keep me updated on this Josie situation. If she's as amazing as you say, I'm invested."