Astronomical

Chapter 6: Rise and Fall

The next morning was a school day, so Lizzie and Josie did their regular routine of waking up, taking a shower and getting ready for school. The typical day. The only thing that threw them off was Hope.

"Hey Saltzman's" Hope said as she approached their car.

"Hope!" Josie said, she practically screamed her name, which made Hope jump back a bit in startle and Lizzie snicker. "I mean, Hope, hey."

"Hey Josie, Hey Lizzie." Hope smiled, "I was wondering if I could ask a favor."

"Sure." Josie gulped.

"Could I catch a ride with you two? My car broke down and it's taking a while to get a spot at the auto shop." Hope asked.

Lizzie's head snapped up, she looked at Josie and grinned, "Yeah, totally." Lizzie said, "Though, you two will need to sit in the back, the front is occupied. "

"That's cool." Hope smiled, "Josie, that okay if I sit next to you?"

Josie laughed uneasily, scratching the back of her neck, "Yeah, of course. Why wouldn't I be?"

Hope shrugged, "I don't know to be honest, forget I said anything."

Lizzie playfully bumped into Josie before entering the drivers seat. Josie took a seat behind Lizzie and Hope took a seat behind the passenger seat.

The drive there was quiet, nobody really talked, Josie and Hope had their hands both in the middle and slowly, Hope's pinky made it's way to Josie's. Josie noticed and hesitated for a second, she looked over and smirked half way, mainly because Hope was smirking too. Josie slowly moved her pinky and wrapped it around Hope's.