Fight With Me

Chapter 13

Hope's POV

"Baby, are you okay?" I ask, concern lacing my voice.

"What do you mean, am I okay? You're bleeding," Josie responds, her eyes wide with worry.

I smile to ease her fears. "I'm the almighty Tribrid. Your sister couldn't kill me even if she tried."

Her smile returns, and I feel a warmth spreading in my chest.

"Hey, do you want to get something to eat?" I suggest.

She looks at me, unsure, still shaken up by everything.

Before she can answer, I cut in, "You know, on second thought, I have a better idea."

Josie still won't meet my gaze, so I gently grab her chin, lifting her face to mine. "Listen, Jo, I know how much that scared you. It's okay to talk about it, and if you don't want to, I'll sit here and hold you until you're ready."

In that moment, Josie breaks down, holding onto me for dear life. I kiss her forehead and rub circles into her back, comforting her.

Once she calms down a bit, I whisper in her ear, "Jo, do you want to talk about it?"

She slowly nods her head before turning around to straddle my lap, looking deep into my eyes. Taking a deep breath, she finally speaks.

"I don't know what's gotten into her. She may not always be the kindest, but she's never acted so—"

"Jealous?" I question gently.

"Yeah. You've never done anything to provoke her, as far as I know. And I know we've been spending more time together, but she's my sister; she should love me no matter what."

Hope's POV

By this time, both Josie and I are crying. While today has been emotional, we both realize that we'll never leave each other, as that night changed everything for the better.

Once we've calmed down, we're determined to find out what could make Lizzie act this way. We're still stumped when a memory flashes in my mind—the first time I met Lizzie.

"OH MY GOD, I FIGURED IT OUT!" I scream, excitement bubbling over.

Josie jumps up from the desk and rushes over. "So, what is it?" she asks impatiently.

"Well, first, I think you should give a kiss to your amazing girl," I say, smirking.

Josie rolls her eyes playfully but leans in to peck me on the lips.

I bite my lip, holding back a grin before continuing. "So, when we first met and you guys waited for me at the door, Lizzie was flirting with me."

Josie's face drops a little, and I catch it before adding, "But I was more interested in a certain brunette to notice."

Her expression brightens again. "But I'm still confused about what this has to do with Lizzie now," she asks.

"Well, I think she might be jealous, but not because she's missing you—because I chose YOU over HER."

A look of realization spreads across Josie's face, and she hugs me tightly.

"I love you," she whispers before falling asleep on my lap.

I gently move her to the bed and change her into an oversized shirt, then change into my clothes before slipping in beside her.

As I feel myself drifting off, I kiss Josie's head and mutter, "I love you," before finally succumbing to sleep next to the love of my life.

Sorry, This chapter is so short but the next ones will make up for it💗