Find Hope | The Originals

Chapter 37

"Hope" Kol's voice comes from outside my room as he knocks on my door.

"Come in" I finish putting my mascara on and put it away. "Hey" I smile when he comes in.

"Going somewhere?" He asks looking at the half packed Nike duffle bag sitting on my bed.

"Theo's taking me to San Francisco" I can't help hiding my smile, Kol looks at me shocked.

"For how long?" He asks.

"We're driving there which will take like 2 or 3 days and we're only staying for a day then driving home again, so like a week" I speak quickly, failing to hide my excitement.

"When was this decided?" He asks.

"Last night" I tell him putting my makeup bag into the duffel bag.

"And your dad is okay with this?" He asks, I'm as surprised as he is.

"Yeah, with a lot of convincing from my mom and Rebekah, I promised to put a protection spell on myself and wear my bracelet everyday that hides my magic. That's why we'll only be in San Francisco for the day, my dad wasn't keen on me being gone for too long" I explain and he nods.

"Why are you's driving?" He asks and I shrug, "Theo said we could take a plane if I wanted but I like the sound of a road trip"

"Why San Francisco?" He asks and I shrug again, "Maybe it was the first place to come to mind I don't know, isn't this exciting?" I ask like a child with a huge smile on my face and he nods.

"You just be careful and keep yourself out of trouble" He smirks and I nod packing a hoodie into the bag. "Theo, is he still your friend or is he-"

"He's my friend" I interrupt him before he can finish his question. I guess I'm not lying. "Anyways what was it you came up here for?" I ask, hoping he doesn't notice me trying to change the topic.

"Oh yeah.." He trails off scratching the back of his neck.

"What?" I raise an eyebrow at him, he's making me suspicious.

"Nothing it's just um, I'm leaving New Orleans for a while" He says looking at the floor instead of at me.

"Your what?" I stop folding clothes and look up at him.

"I'm leaving-"

"No, I heard you" I interrupt him, "What I meant to ask is why?"

"There's something I need to do for Fre..I mean..there's just something I need to do" He doesn't seem sure about what he's saying.

"How long are you going for?"

"Not long" He answers without looking at me.

"Last time you left New Orleans I was seven and when you came home I twelve, you left for five years" I remind him, "So what's your version of 'not long'?"

"It won't be like last time Hope, I should be home for your birthday" He says.

"My birthday is in two weeks" I remind him.

"I know, I'm not promising anything but I should be home for it" He sighs and I nod.

"Still" I mumble, "Two weeks is a long time"

"Oh give over I'll be home before you know it" He chuckles making me smile.

I hug him before he leaves and continue packing. About an hour later Theo arrives.

"Who's ready for San Francisco" He yells coming into my room making me laugh. He runs towards me and sweeps me off my feet spinning me around and I squeal with excitement before he brings me back to his level. Without any hesitation he leans in and kisses me, I kiss him back before pulling away and he frowns.