Secrecy (Hosie)

Early the next morning, Hope makes her way back to the Salvatore School to retrieve Landon before school. Once in Dr. Saltzman's office, MG is sent to get Landon from his room. Hope takes a seat across from Alaric to wait. "That was a close call last night, you planting yourself in front of my daughters and Landon. It's a good thing they couldn't see your eyes glowing. Once Raf wakes up, we'll need to be sure that he doesn't remember those details."

Hope shakes her head at him, "It was his first transition, I doubt he'll be able to remember much of anything. If he does, that could be a problem. He and I share a few friends back at Mystic Falls High, and I can't have them questioning anything. Plus he's the only person who I've introduced to any of my family members." Hope looks down to fiddle with her rings on her fingers. She wonders for a moment what it might be like if someone besides Alaric were to know her identity and her story, if it would be all that bad. But then she thinks about all of the people the Mikaelson family has let into their lives, all of whom have been hurt because of them. She can't have anyone getting hurt because of her.

"Are the Machado twins, Ethan and Maya, still trying to get you to try out for the football team?"

Hope nods, "Yeah, they are, but I haven't decided yet." Honestly, she hadn't put much thought into it.

"Lizzie and Josie are both doing football again this year. I think it may be good for you to do something like that. It may help with the whole 'normal human life' thing you're going for." Just as Alaric gets the words out Lizzie and Josie both rush into the office, already ready for their classes.

"Dad, when is Hope going to-" Josie is interrupted by Lizzie, who clearly notices Hope before her sister.

Lizzie's eyes are wide, "Oh my god, you have to tell me where you got your shoes." Hope smiles at the two of them, and Josie tries to hide a blush. If Hope notices the pink tint to her cheeks, she doesn't mention it. She chooses to answer Lizzie instead.

"Oh um, I got these in Chicago about a month ago, I'll send you the link to the online store if you'd like?" Lizzie nods her head frantically.

"Thank you, Hope." She then turns to Alaric. "Dad, can we throw a party at the old mill Friday night? The wolves want to celebrate the new addition."

Alaric raises an eyebrow at his daughter, "No drinking?"

"Of course not, Dad. We're not heathens." Lizzie turns her head, winking toward Josie. Hope notices and tries not to laugh.

Alaric must not notice because he just gives Lizzie a skeptical nod, "Sure, just be careful out there." Lizzie practically jumps up and down in excitement. Hope and Josie exchange an amused look. Josie has an idea when she locks eyes with her.

"Hope, why don't you come too? If you're not too busy," She has a hopeful look in her eyes, one that Hope doesn't miss.

"Ooh, yeah, great idea Jo! Hope, you should totally come." Hope knows it's not the best idea. These girls can sense her power, and the wolves will be there, but she can't seem to say no when she looks into Josie's eyes.

"I can try to stop by for a bit." She notices Josie's smile grow.

Before anything else can be said, MG comes in with Landon, Raf following close behind. "Good, you're up. Raf can you tell me what exactly you remember from last night?" Alaric stands from his seat.

"Uh, I remember going into the church, and the dude asked Landon to wait outside. Then, um, I remember my bones breaking...and I remember you and Hope..." Raf turns his head to Hope, "You did something with your hands... to the exorcist that made him fall or something, I can't really remember..." Hope is relieved that he doesn't remember her werewolf side peeking out.