Hope was once again restless, how could she not be after everything that happened today? She felt disgusted with herself for kissing her worst enemy, for being so gullible and trusting a boy she barely knew, for falling into a trap once again. And then there was Josie. That look on her face when she saw them kissing haunted her. The Saltzman twin had been the only person who, for once, tried being on her side after people had repeatedly betrayed her and left her. Whatever had urged Josie to stay by her side these last few days must be completely gone after today, Hope thought. Maybe she deserved to end up alone after all.
The next day the atmosphere felt different. The students were socializing with each other and everything seemed much more peaceful, almost as if it was too good to be true. Hope entered the hall where the final touches were being added to make it much more cozy for the movie later. While walking past the pack of werewolves Hope overheard them speaking.
"So did we seriously miss our practice last night because of this stupid event??"
"Yeah, and I say we show them that you don't mess with werewolves."
"What's on your mind, Jed?"
"Tonight. After everyone is asleep..we will attack the witches."
"What about the teachers? I don't think they'll sleep at all. Somebody has to keep watch of the students."
"We can slip sleeping pills into their coffees."
"That's a well thought out plan!
The witches are going down."
"Are you serious?
Alaric is making an effort to unite everyone and you're planning on attacking sleeping students?"
Hope stood in front of them and crossed her arms defensively.
"Why do you think you're entitled to an opinion, Mikaelson?"
"Because I'm a werewolf too. And I vote against this plan."
"Half a werewolf.."
Another girl adds.
"That's right, the other half of you is a witch so sorry sweetheart you are just as guilty as the rest of them."
"So what? You missed your practise on Friday. Did that make any difference? Don't think so."
"Are you challenging us, Mikaelson?"
"As much as I'd like to, I don't want to make any more enemies for myself."
"Yeah, the witches already hate her."
"I don't blame them, the girl is pathetic."
"You'll never fit in with us. I assure you, Mikaelson. Now go, before you make matters worse for yourself."
"I need to hear that you're cancelling this plan. Or else.."
"Or else what?"
Jed walked up right against the girl, their height difference should make the tribrid feel intimidated but Hope knew she held far more power than him.
"I will challenge your alpha position and I might win. You don't want that to happen, do you?"
The taller boy started laughing, mocking Hope's words and shutting down any false confidence she thought she had.
"You'd be incapable to lead them, even if you tried Hope. Plus, just because you're a tribrid doesn't mean you're more powerful than an alpha wolf but I don't mind proving that."
"I don't, either."
Jed glared deadly into the blue eyes that were shifting gold.
"WALK. AWAY. NOW."
"No."
Hope suddenly felt her arm being pulled and gravitating away from the pack of wolves. An angry blonde was now about to give her a well deserved lecture.
"What the hell are you doing???"
"Let me go, Elizabeth."
Hope yanked her hand away.
"Will you stop causing trouble for once?"
"I didn't mean to stir an argument I was simply - "
"Do you have any idea how stressed my dad is for tonight, only to find out you are trying to ruin it for him? You and fucking Penelope are running your mouths all over the place."
"The wolves were planning to attack the witches tonight!! Now would you think twice about who's trying to ruin the event?"
"What??"
"You heard me. I was trying to stop them."
"Is this because of yesterday's practice?"
"Yeah, dumbass."
"Ugh."
"I'm done dealing with children.
Stay away, got it??"
"Yeah, sure princess."
Lizzie shoot a glare towards Hope before releasing her and going back to helping her friends. Her sister was in the hall too but had been avoiding Hope the whole day, not even reciprocating a single gaze. She did however witness Lizzie and Hope have a heated conversation and knew that something must have happend. She predicted that her sister had somewhat scolded Hope after she went and kissed her ex, but had no idea about the werewolves and how the Mikaelson was trying to protect the witches, for a change.
During the evening all of the students gathered in the hall, where a movie played for a couple of hours and everyone was occupied watching it and eating snacks the witches had prepared for them. A few of the teachers were also present, as expected, to monitor the students and stop anything bad from happening. It looked like it was going to be a peaceful night, but reality was actually far from that. The Salvatore School always attracted evil at the worst times.
"Psht.
Can I talk to you for a sec?"
Josie turned over her shoulder and saw some students trying to hush Hope.
She had no choice but to follow her promptly.
"What?"
The brunette found herself following Hope into one of the cupboards where the sports equipment were kept. She crossed her arms over her chest, having absolutely no mood to talk to the tribrid.
"I owe you an apology."
"Well, that's a first.
Hope Mikaelson apologizing."
"Do you think I would have kissed Penelope if I was in my right mind?"
"Who knows.
Her charm plays tricks on everyone."
"Well, I'm not everyone.
And I am definitely not charmed by her.
Josie I was under a love spell."
"Suprised?"
"It's my bad for thinking I could trust anyone in this stupid school.."
Josie lowered her gaze on the ground.
She wanted to tell her.
She wanted to tell her she can trust her but seeing how easily things can turn around Josie stayed quiet. Better not to make any promises she can't keep.
"It's fine. It'll be forgotten."
"No it's not fine!
She broke your heart, twice."
"Well, you broke my heart too Hope."
"I did?"
Josie turned her head away completely facing away from Hope's eyes. It was especially in moments like these that she remembered why she had a crush on her in the first place. When Hope was being real and vulnerable, and caring with Josette , and only. Moments like these never lasted for too long though, one of them would always say or do the wrong thing.
"I wasn't aware of your feelings, Jo.."
"Let's just forget I ever said anything.
We are missing the movie."
"Well I don't care about the movie."
"I do."
"No, you don't."
Hope stood in front of the door blocking the other girl.
"What do you want from me?"
"Do you forgive me?"
"I will.
Under one condition."
"What is it?"
"Tell me why are you researching about my mom?"