High school love

The Saltzman family

*Josie's pov*
Hope and my family got along so easily. Sometimes, Hope was hanging with Lizzie more than me but I didn't really mind. We did ski and snowboard for days long.

1 day before we had to go back to school, we decided to have a chill day. During the days, we cooked and watched movies all day long. Hope and I got so much closer during our week here. Even if I knew that our relationship wasn't going to change when we'll have to go back to school, I was scared to go back. I didn't tell Hope about Penelope, my evil ex. When she's going to see me happy with Hope, she will do everything to tear us apart. But for now, I just wanted to enjoy our last day here.

At 5 pm, Hope got up and said "I'm going to make the dinner". "What?" my mom asked. "You guys were so sweet with me and I want to do something for you" she started. "Plus, I'm a great chef" she added. "Do you want me to help you?" I asked. "Of course" she replied with a smile. We got in the kitchen and I sat on counter. "So what are we cooking today, chef Hope?" I asked her. "WE are not cooking anything, I am" she answered. "Wait what?" I said confused. "I want to cook alone to show how grateful I am for everything they did for me" Hope answered.

She started to pull ingredients out of the refrigerator: vegetables, meat, pasta, cheese. "Can you please leave me babe?" she asked. "As you wish" I replied. "Wait kiss me" she said before I leaved. I turned around and kissed her. When I pulled back, I saw that she was smiling. I just love her so much. I leaved the kitchen to let her cook. 30 minutes later, we heard her scream from the kitchen "Dinner is ready!". We all got up excited to see what she cooked. When we arrived at the table, it was beautiful. There were candles on and around tbe table everywhere. "You guys can sit" she said from the kitchen again. A minute later, she brought all of our plates with magic and put it in front of us. It looked so good! She cooked lasagnas with garlic bread and a salad. "Hope, it looks so good" my dad said looking at his plate with appetite. "Enjoy your meal" Hopr said. My dad literally dived in his plate. "Oh it's so good" he said with his mouth filled of food. My mom slapped his shoulder. "Alaric!" she exclaimed. We all laughed. We all ate and joked around. When we were done eating, Hope got up and picked up all of our plates. She came back a couple minutes after with the dessert. She made a strawberry tiramisu cake and Chicago milkshake for everyone. We all enjoyed it. It was so good.

When everyone was done, Hope got up and said "Now you guys can go back to the living room while I clean up everything!" she said. "We can help you" my mom said. "No, I insist" she said. We all left. After a couple minutes, I decided to go check on her. She was so concentrated that she didn't even saw me. I got behind her, put my hands on her hips and my face on her shoulder. She jumped a little bit. "Hey" I said. "Hi" she said after she faced me. "Are you done?" I asked her. "Almost" she replied. "I didn't know you were a good chef" I told her. She raised her shoulders. "Thanks for doing what you did tonight" I said. "It was a pleasure" she said. I was going to leave when she grabbed my waist, pulled me closer and kissed me. I sat on the counter, wrapped my legs around her waist and my hands around my neck. We starred at each for a long time and surprisingly, it wasn't awkward at all. "Guys we-" my dad started. We turned our head in his direction but I kept my legs and my hands where they were. "We're going in the jacuzzi" he said. "We're going to come later" I answered. "Shit.." my dad whispered to himself as he left the kitchen. Hope looked back at me and smiled. "You're adorable" she told me out of nowhere. "I love you" I said. "I do too" she replied. Suddenly, one of the pan she used to make the dinner got up in the air and I sponge started to wash it. I looked back at my girlfriend who had a big smile on her face. "I'm just multitasking" she said. I pulled her closer with my legs and kissed her lips. She kissed me back and made her way to my neck. Moans were coming out my mouth unintentionally. She suddenly stopped to look at me. Her stare was intense. It was like she was starring right at my soul. "I'm done" she finally said. I looked at the sink and the dishes were all gone. "Do you want to go in the jacuzzi?" I asked. "Hmm it's not really my thing but you can go I'll wait for you" she replied. I didn't insist. I went in our room to put one of my bating suit on. When I got back to the kitchen, Hope wasn't there anymore. Hope likes to just disappear sometimes, it's better to just not look out for her. She acted really weird this week and particularly today. I didn't ask myself more questions. I joined my family in the jacuzzi. They asked me where was Hope and I told them I didn't know. We weren't really worried because if something bad happened, she would totally be able to protect herself.

When we were done, I put my pyjama on. I decided to go look out for Hope to make sure everything was okay. I looked for her everywhere but I couldn't find her. Then I thought of a spot she might've been. I made my way there and I saw her in face of a campfire. She had her guitar and she was playing a beautiful song. I could her sing from where I was but I wanted to hear better so I got closer. She suddenly stopped playing and said "Josie I know you're here". I got out of my spot and went sit beside her. "What were you singing?" I asked. "I'll just sing it to you" she said.
"Your love is my turning page
Only the sweetest words remain
Every kiss is a cursive line
Every touch is a redefining phrase
I surrender who I've been for who you are
Nothing makes me stronger than your fragile heart
If I had only felt how it feels to be yours
I would have known what I've been living for all along
What I've been living for..." she sang.

"It's beautiful" I said. She hummed. "What's wrong? And don't tell me there's nothing wrong I know you Hope" I added. "There's nothing wrong" she whispered. "Hope look at me" I said. She slowly looked at me but she tried to avoid making eye contacts. "Tell me what's wrong" I repeated. She didn't say anything. "Please" I whispered. She slowly started to talk. "I'm just really worried about what happened in New Orleans. It's all my fault. If I would've not insisted for you to come, you would've never got attacked. If something happens to you I would never forgive myself.. I don't want you to get hurt because of me." she finally said. "Look at me" I said. "It's not your fault. It's not your fault. If these vampires really want me they would've find my anyway. Hope, nothing is going to happen to me, you'll always be there to protect me. I love you. Did you hear me? I love you and nothing or no one is ever going to change that. Look" I said taking my ring out of my finger. "There's your last name written on it. One day, I want this name to become mine as well. Like your family said, it's always and forever. We're always and forever." I told her.

After a moment of silent, she finally started to answer. "I'm sorry for overreacting" she said. "You didn't overreact" I replied. "I've known worst" I whispered. "Who?"she asked. Shit I didn't think she heard me. "You know Penelope Park? She's in our group at school. In fact, she's my ex girlfriend. I avoided talking to you about her because it's the past. She was so intense and possessive it was impossible to live like that so I broke up with her. Apparently, she's still mad about me for that" I said. "Oh" Hope said. "Why don't you play another song?" I asked Hope. "I love your voice. I could listen to you all day long" I said. "Hmm I don't know if-" she started. I interrupted her. "Please" I said looking at her with my puppy eyes. "Fine" she said picking up her guitar. "This song is for you" she said.
"...
We were sat upon our best friend's roof
I had both my arms around you
Watching the sunrise replace the moon
How would you feel
If I told you I loved you
It's just something that I want to do
I've been taking my time
Spending my life
Falling deeper in love with you
So tell me that you love me too.." she sang.

"I love you" I said. She leaned over and kissed me. "Come on, we should go back inside" she said. We walked back holding hands. We all went to bed for the last time. Tomorrow, we will have to go back to school.