Marrying the right one

                                    

                                          
Hope & Josie - 20/19 - January
                          
Being cuddled up with Jade feels different than when Josie's cuddling Hope. It still feels nice, but there's something missing. Jade doesn't make goosebumps appear on Josie's arms when their skin touches. Jade likes to be the one holding Josie, but the brunette is used to being the one doing the holding. The last thing that's really different is the smell. Jade and Hope's smell are so different, and it sometimes drives Josie insane. 
                          
When Jade's hand ends up on Josie's thigh, the brunette's heart still stutters though, and that's good. It could be enough. It will have to be enough. Jade is nice to her. She's thoughtful, and she likes Josie. So it has to be enough. 
                          
The blonde's hand slowly goes up and down on the brunette's thigh, and after a moment, Josie can feel Jade's eyes on her. Josie knows she must be blushing, and that's what keeps her from facing Jade for the longest time. When she does look at her girlfriend, the look in Jade's eyes always makes her swoon.
                          
"Jo... Do you think we could, I don't know, ditch the movie and you know..?"
                          
Josie decides to act as if she doesn't understand what Jade means. She frowns and looks at Jade with her most innocent look.
                          
"You wanna play a board game? Or did you mean-"
                          
"You know exactly what I meant." Jade cuts her off with a smirk.
                          
Josie bites her lip, trying to stop herself from smiling and failing miserably.
                          
"Do I?" The brunette whispers before looking down at her girlfriend's lips. "I think you should show me."
                          
Jade's smile gets a little bigger as she nods. She places a gentle hand on the back of Josie's neck and slowly pulls the brunette closer with the goal to make their lips meet in a passionate kiss. Just as their mouths are about to make contact with each other, a knock on the door makes them jump apart. Jade hits her head on the wall behind her in exasperation. 
                          
"Uh, I'd like to talk with Josie for a sec." 
                          
As soon as they hear Hope's voice, Josie and Jade have very different reactions. The brunette can't stop a big smile from appearing on her face, while the blonde looks like she's ready to commit murder. Josie doesn't even hesitate before getting off the bed and walking to the door. The whole time, Jade looks at her with a mix of disbelief and disappointment, but Josie never notices. The brunette opens the door to her best friend, and there stands a very awkward looking Hope.
                          
"Hey." Hope says quietly.
                          
"Hey." Josie says back, smile still in place. "I didn't know you were here. I thought you were at your place with Landon."
                          
"I was, but-" Hope clears her throat. "I knew you were here, and I know it's not our weekend, but I was wondering if you could come back home with me."
                          
For a second, Josie almost immediately agrees, but then she hesitates. Hope is right, this isn't their weekend. She's supposed to be here to spend time with Jade, not with her best friend. The brunette bites her lip, knowing full well she should say no. There's something stopping her though.
                          
"Is there something wrong? Do you need me?" Josie asks quietly, making sure Jade can't hear her. 
                          
Hope's mouth drops a little before she closes it and crosses her arms. Then, the auburn haired girl clears her throat and shrugs.
                          
"Just come home with me. Please." Hope says as an answer, just as quietly as Josie had spoken.
                          
Josie nods. "Wait for me in the living room. I'll be there soon."
                          
Hope agrees quickly before walking off. Josie closes the door behind Hope, and actually facing Jade and telling her she's gonna leave with her best friend fills her with dread. As soon as the brunette's eyes fall on her girlfriend, Josie's heart sinks. Jade looks really mad.