Three's a crowd.

"Is it true Hope?"

Hope POV

I had left Lizzie and Josie's room and made it back to my room. I went and got a shower and got ready for the day. I wasn't really sure about what I had planned  since I was still suspended. I thought maybe I could go into town and have a look around some shops. I was ready to kill for a burger so I could to the mystic grill. 

I left my room and was heading to the front door. I saw Lizzie who was at her locker and winked as I walked past her. She smiled and then tried to cover it by sticking her head in the locker. I walked on but could feel Lizzie's eyes on me as I turned a corner and went outside. It was a bright day and lovely weather. Perfect.

I went through the woods so I wasn't caught by Dorian who usually was keeping watch on the gates so no students snuck out. You weren't technically allowed out of school grounds but everyone always went through a shortcut in the woods that would take you to the edge of town. It was a hotspot for people going on dates and just hanging out or ditching school. 

It didn't take me long to reach town and I was just a bit away from the mystic grill. Time to eat a delicious meal. 

Lizzie POV

I had seen Hope who was looking as beautiful as ever. She fucking winked at me and I swear my face got so red so I hid behind the locker. Of course I had to get a good look at her butt as she walked off. It was a nice butt.

"Hey, Lizzie. You seemed so zoned out."

"Hey MG. Just thinking. Are you heading to charms class? Would you like to walk with me?"

"Sure thing. What did you get up to last night?"

I tried to stop the smile that appeared on my face thinking of last night and this morning 

"Nothing, why do you ask?"

"Oh, it is just Josie just stayed at someone's house last night and I though maybe you had you mystery guy over. I don't mean to pry but I meant it when I said I am cool with talking to you about this stuff. We are friends you know."

"I know MG. I did have someone over last night. I guess I can't keep it a secret from my best friend, can I?"

MG smiled.

"Yeah I kind of figured. That is one hell of a bite on your neck. He wouldn't be a vampire, now would he? Maybe a werewolf even."

"I am saying nothing. By the way, who did Josie stay over with last night?"

"Oh I thought you knew. Her and Hope have something going on. I think she spent the night at hers as far as I know."

I stopped in my tracks. How could Josie have stayed with Hope?

"That can't be possible. Hope couldn't have stayed with Josie last night."

"How do you know. From the way Josie has been explaining it they have been seeing each other for while now. I thought Josie would clue you in. Don't you guys talk about all this?"

"Not this thing with Hope. Josie hasn't said anything to me."

"I don't know, Lizzie. Maybe you were busy with your someone that you didn't really notice anything going on with Josie. Everyone has been there where the only person they think about is the one they are going out with. I guess you both have someone now to be with."

"Yeah, maybe. I need to go the bathroom, MG. I will see you in class. Cover for me, will you?"

"Yeah I will. Better hurry, though."

I thank him and hurry off. Instead of going to the bathroom I head outside and into the woods and run as fast as possible. I reach the old mill and can feel a breakdown coming. Oh shit. Be strong Lizzie. I try to avoid it but the magic inside of me is looking to come out.