Three's a crowd.

"Hope Helped Me"

Lizzie POV

I could feel myself coming down from the high I was on. It was terrible. I could feel an episode coming on and there was no way of stopping it. I had made it back to the room and closed the door. It was like it was building up ready to explode.

I siphoned from the walls and aimed at the first thing I could see which was a lamp and it smashed into pieces. I didn't stop there as I was screaming and I exploded a pillow that was on my bed. I heard a knock on the door but I ignored it and kept breaking anything I could see in sight. 

I couldn't tell how long had passed but soon enough after destroying loads of things I felt drained. The door opened but I was already passing out as arms caught me before I hit the floor. I was out and don't really remember anything after that.

Hope POV

I was walking to the library when I heard two girls go by laughing talking about someone who was destroying their room. I stopped one of them.

"Who is it?"

The girl seemed like she couldn't speak because it was weird for me to suddenly talk to her. The other girl however seemed kind of confident and told me who it was.

"It's Lizzie Saltzman. That crazy bitch is at it again."

I turned on her with a glare and she immediately let go of the smile and grabbed her friend and they both ran off. 

I headed for Josie's and Lizzie's room as quick as I could. 

When I got there I saw a crowd of people standing around outside. After telling all of them to fuck off and mind their own business I knocked on the door. It did nothing as all I could hear was the carnage that was continuing inside. It was getting worse as I tried to put a spell on the door but it rebounded off it.

Damn it.

When Lizzie was like this she had so much powerful magic. I couldn't breach past it as I tried a few different spells. After about another 3 minutes I could feel the spell getting weaker so I could finally open the door. Just about time because I saw Lizzie falling and ran and caught her. That was close.

I lifted her over to her bed and put her under the blankets so she would be comfortable. I wanted to leave but something was telling me to stay here and keep her safe. My biggest worry was that Lizzie would wake up and start again. If I left her alone she would be worried when she woke up without Josie here. The least I could do was to wait until Josie came back. I pushed some of the hair out of her eyes.

I sat down on the floor next to her bed but soon I was falling asleep. The last thing I felt was my bones breaking.

Josie POV

I had just gotten back from town. I had went to get some food for later. Me and Jed were planning on watching some movies and chilling out. Alyssa was visiting her parents so he was kind of lonely.

I had got to my room and was surprised to find the door still wide open. The room was trashed and I guess Lizzie had another one of her episodes. She was lying peacefully on the bed which was weird because normally she would be knocked out on the floor or still awake panicking. I was about to start cleaning up when I looked over the side of Lizzie's bed. 

A wolf was lying there.

I had to cover my mouth to stop myself from screaming. I went over and closed the door. It must be Hope. I would notice that grey color anywhere. She seemed to be sleeping and not really moving that much. Hope actually looked pretty peaceful. I decided that it was best if I got the room cleaned up before my Dad saw and then wake up Hope.

I repaired the lamp and fixed the pillow. Then I began to pick up items that were on the floor and repair the broken ones. It didn't take me to long when I was done. I then went to wake Hope but she was now awake and standing up. That's when I noticed Hope had shifted and was again fully naked in our room. 

Hope didn't seem to mind as she looked up and smiled at me.

"Hi Josie. I am sorry to be here in your room but I found Lizzie and put her in bed."

"You put Lizzie in bed?"

"Yeah I heard what happened and when I came in she was passing out. I thought I should make her comfortable. I waited because you know.... I... didn't want to her to wake up and no one be here for her."

"Oh. That's great Hope. Thank you for the help. Lizzie gets like this sometimes and I might not be here all the time so it's good to know someone else will be looking out for her."

Hope nodded. Was she aware that she was naked because she was not showing it at all. Either that or she was really confident.

Josie, you are staring too long. Snap out of it.

"I didn't even realise you and Lizzie were friends."

"We are not. I just know what people are like here and don't really want to see anybody get picked on because they are having problems. Lizzie could just use some time to get through it and someone to listen to. Trust me. I have been there."

"That's the thing. I try to get her to talk to Emma or maybe Dad. She sometimes talks to me but I am not sure if she is telling me the whole truth or really feeling. I just wish Lizzie would open up to someone."

"Yeah well good luck with that. I have to get going. I have been standing naked in your room for an uncomfortable amount of time."

"Oh no. You are fine. Not like fine like that but fine standing there. I mean...."

"I know what you mean Josie. I will see you later. Preferably with clothes on."

Hope then opened the door and left just like that.

Shit I probably should have offered her some clothes to wear. Well, I mean she never did ask so I don't really know what to think.

Lizzie POV

I woke up and had no idea how I got into bed. I tried to move but there was something heavy on me. I screamed and it woke up. I was terrified of what it might do but it turned around and started licking me on the face. 

"Ew, get off me dog."

It growled.

That's when I realised is wasn't a full moon. It was Hope.

"Hope, is that you?"

The wolf let out a sound that confirmed my thoughts. It really was Hope. I guess she is the person that caught me because there is no sign of Josie. The room was still a wreck which I guess I was going to have to deal with later. Oh well.

"Hope. Could you please sleep on the floor? I am not sure I want to be sharing a bed with you yet. I mean I never would. Just get on the floor."

Hope let out a long whimper but got off and lay on the floor.

"Thank you, Hope."

I was trying to get back to sleep when the door opened. I assume it was my Dad or Josie so I pretended to be asleep so I wouldn't get another lecture. I heard someone moving around the room and then letting out a strangled sound. They must have found Hope. They kept moving around the room because they were cleaning my mess.

After a while I saw Hope stand up fully naked. I couldn't help but stare at her ass. I mean not because I thought it looked good but just because.

"Hi Josie. I am sorry to be here in your room but I found Lizzie and put her in bed." Hope said

It was Josie who came in.

They were talking for a bit and Hope made no move to even cover herself up. That means that I had to stare at her ass for like 10 minutes straight. It was bad, like real bad. I didn't even like it at all. I swear. 

Finally, Hope left so it was just me and Josie again. I swear I did not try to look at her front as she left. Why would I?

I finally got up and saw Josie standing there. 

"Hope helped me." I said in disbelief.