it's a date (the only problem is it's fake)

no promises

Hope sighs as Josie gently traces some symbols on the skin of her arm. She has a hard time believing she's in Josie's arms after the hellish month they just went through. They've been cuddling on Hope's bed the whole day, barely even talking. Sometimes they'd kiss, other times they'd just cuddle, like now. Hope can't help it, she just doesn't want it to stop. Maybe she suffered from Josie withdrawal. Hope closes her eyes, this feels like heaven. It's so peaceful, she could almost fall asl-

"We've been in this room for the whole day." Josie says.

Hope's eyes snap open. Suddenly, everything she thought and felt seconds ago is giving her anxiety. Were they not on the same page? Is Josie not content with just being with her?

"It feels really amazing, but… I think we need to talk too." Josie adds when Hope doesn't say a thing.

After a couple of seconds, Hope turns around in Josie's arms. As soon as her eyes meet Josie's, the Mikaelson girl feels better. Love, understanding and happiness, that's what's filling the brunette's eyes.

"I, uh, yeah." Hope blurts out. "If t-that's what you want." 

Josie smiles before leaning in to leave a little kiss on Hope's nose. "It is what I want." Hope nods. "Can I ask you a question?"

"Sure."

"You went to therapy when I broke up with you. Is that something you ressent me for?"

Hope frowns. "What? No. I went to therapy because Freya was worried. And okay, yeah, maybe I needed it. It really helped to see Emma again, she always gives me good pep talks."

"Pep talks?" Josie says with an amused smile.

"That's what I like to call them. It makes all of it less formal." Hope says with a shrug. "Josie… I don't want to tell you too much. I don't want you to feel bad, okay? Yes, I was really sad during the break up, and yes I had to go to therapy again to feel better. Maybe I'll keep going for a while too, just to keep everything in check."

Josie's eyes are a little wide as she listens, and when Hope's done, she nods. "Whatever you think is good for you."

Hope smiles. "Okay. Now, can it be my turn to speak?"

Josie smiles back. "Of course!"

Josie watches as Hope suddenly looks a little bit nervous. She silently watches as a light blush covers her girlfriend's cheeks. The Mikaelson girl's eyes doesn't meet Josie's. Whatever Hope wants to talk about, it's making her nervous. Josie lifts her hand until she can rest it on Hope's cheek, and then she softly carress the cheek in order to give some comfort to the older girl. With that simple gesture, Hope's eyes meet Josie's again, followed by a shy smile.