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The party was in full swing when Hope arrived to the Old Mill. It was the last party of the school year before everyone left for the summer.

Hope was a loner, so she typically didn’t go to parties but for some reason tonight she felt the pull to venture out.

Everyone had already been drinking a bit before she got there so Hope quickly and deftly snagged a bottle of bourbon to nurse herself.

She settled into the shadows to watch the sea of students around her interact and steadily get drunker as the night wore on.

Hope was there about an hour when she decided it might be time for her to leave. She was about to disappear, not that anyone even noticed her there, but paused as she heard two familiar voices arguing.

It was Lizzie and Josie. The two Siphoner twins of The Salvatore school and daughters of the headmaster Alaric.

In the past they were friends but when Hopes took caught on fire suddenly both of them hated her, and blamed her, for the fire.

From then on it was constant insults from Lizzie and quiet avoiding from Josie. Josie was far too nice to pick on Hope but Lizzie had no such issues.

If anything she sought it out.

Hope didn’t hate her, but she definitely stirred something close to anger inside of her. She didn’t understand why Lizzie hated her so much.

Hope decided to listen in, as they both sounded heated.

From what she could gather, they both had a crush on the same guy and Lizzie had called dibs.

They both were saying harsh things and Lizzie ended the argument with,”I’m leaving!”

She left.

Josie let her go.

Hope furrowed her brows.

Lizzie was definitely tipsy, as was she. Even drunk Hope knew it was a bad idea to let anyone wander alone in the woods by themselves.

So she followed her, staying back, so she wouldn’t notice her. Lizzie wouldn’t be pleased if she knew Hope was following her. She made it clear every day her distain towards her.

As Hope followed she saw Lizzie stumbling in a very angled direction. There was no plan it appeared. She just wanted away from the party and her sister.

Lizzie quickly got lost. She went so far that all the noises from the party disappeared. To Hope the quiet was a great relief.

Lizzie had a much different reaction.

Hope saw her start to grow distressed, as she realized that she was lost. She spun around, clearly trying to orient herself.

She sighed deeply.

“Lizzie,” She said, revealing her presence behind her.

Lizzie let out a scream and tripped over a branch, falling ungracefully onto the ground.

Hope choked back a laugh.

Somehow she didn’t think Lizzie would take too kindly to being laughed at in an embarrassing moment. Especially by someone she seemingly hated, like Hope.

“Why are you following me?” Lizzie demanded, her face bright red from embarrassment.

Hope rolled her eyes.

“You were drunk and wandering off into the night, of course I followed you,” Hope said.

Lizzie stood up.

“Well take me home then,” she demanded, brushing off the leaves from her clothes.

Hope raised her eyebrows and instead pulled out a bottle of whiskey she stole from the party and casually leaned against a tree. She took a swig and said nonchalantly,” I don’t feel like going back yet.”

Lizzie glared at her.

“Hope—you-you take me back right now,” she persisted, as she crossed her arms angrily.

Hope had enough of her attitude. Lizzie was always so ungrateful and quite frankly rude. No, she would take her time.

Hope took another drink and simply shrugged.

Lizzie glared at her and suddenly, grabbed the bottle from her, taking her own large swig. It was very much a challenge.

She handed it back as their gazes met and said,” if you’re going to make me wait for you, you can at least share.”

Hope laughed and took another drink. She was feeling warm.

She held it back out to Lizzie who also took another drink.

Her cheeks were very red and Hope could tell she was starting to feel the alchohol.

Hope grabbed at the bottle still in Lizzie’s hand. She laughed and held it high above Hope.

Hope tried to grab for it but she was far too short.

Now, she was very close to Lizzie grabbing at her arms to pull them and the bottle down. Their bodies were touching, pressing against each other’s.

Unfortunately l, this caused Lizzie to trip, and she grabbed Hope in an attempt to stay upright. She was unsuccessful.

Hope fell along with her, directly on top of her. The bottle flew off into the trees.

Both of them were breathing heavily as they angrily stared at each other.

“Why did you do that?” Lizzie spat at her.

Hope opened her mouth to answer but froze as she caught Lizzie’s angry gaze with her own. She glanced down to Lizzie lips, the back up to her eyes.

Her wolf was roaring at her to take her.

She was never clear on who kissed who first but something snapped and their lips smashed together.

They frantically kissed each other.

That was unexpected.

Hope nipped at her lip and Lizzie responded with her own bite.

Lizzie let out a moan as Hope went from her mouth to her neck slowly and purposefully.

“Hopeeeee,” she managed as her mouth went lower, kissing the upper part of Lizzie’s breast that were exposed by her low cut shirt.

Her hands were massaging her hips, and both her legs were straddling Lizzie’s body.

They went at it for a while as Hopes hands began to explore under her shirt, feeling her boobs and she began to feel herself begin to feel hot and wet.

“Lizzie, I want to fuck you,” Hope said, her voice low and determined.

Lizzie was staring back at her, her hands were also exploring Hopes body.

She paused to respond.

“Then Fuck me Mikealson, stop
Talking about it and do it,” she challenged.

Hope growled, her wolf didn’t like to be taunted.

Hope pulled Lizzies underwear off, leaving her exposed under the short skirt she chose to wear. Her underwear was soaked, wet from her overwhelming arousal. God she was hot. Hope tossed them aside.

Hope paused now and looked into Lizzie’s eyes.

“Tell me if you want me to stop,” she said, her voice now briefly gentle.

Lizzie said simply,”Keep going.”

Hope nodded, satisfied with her answer.

She took off her jacket, she was burning up.

Hope began to kiss along Lizzie’s upper thigh, and she began to go under her shirt.

“Hmmmhmm,” Lizzie let out as Hope grew closer to her.

Hope gently began kissing around her entrance, she could smell her excitement.

She smiled as she then let her tounge begin to circle Lizzie’s clit.

Lizzie let out a pleasure filled moan at the sudden action.

Hope began to go faster,then slowly brought her hand up began adding her fingers into her. One to begin with, then she slowly added another.

She curled them in just the right way and began hitting all the spots that began to make Lizzie shake from pleasure.

Lizzie reached her orgasm quickly, as Hope thrust the final two times inside of her while simultaneously stimulating her clit with her tongue. Her body began to shake and she let out a strangled,”Oh Hoooopeee,” and her body collapsed.

She lay breathing heavily for a moment and Hope started to get off of her, to stand up.

Hands grabbed her shirt as she started to rise. Hope paused and looked into her bright blue eyes.

“It’s your turn now,” she said as she deftly flipped their positions. Hope was caught off guard as Lizzie made quick work in taking off her belt and pants.

She fucked Hope harder than anyone had before. It was like she knew Hopes body already and the spots to hit.

After Hope orgasmed they both lay on the ground, complete messes.

“We-we just had sex,” Hope said as they stared up at the stars through the canopy of trees.

Lizzie stared at her and stood up suddenly.

“Don’t you dare tell anyone,” she said, her voice going back to her usual disdainful tone.

Anger filled Hope. She stood up and pushed Lizzie into a nearby tree.

Lizzie’s eyes were wide.

Hope smiled and kissed her softly.

“Sure Luv,” she said icily.

She then continued as she whispered in her ear.

“It’ll be our secret, but something tells me this isn’t going to be the last time we do this,” Hope said she kissed along her jaw and down her neck.

Lizzie closed her eyes and leaned her head back against the tree, enjoying the sensation.

Suddenly they heard yelling.

Her eyes snapped open.

“Lizzie!,” Josie and MG were yelling, searching for her frantically.

Hope seemed to literally disappear as she grab all her things and slid into the darkness, out of sight before they were even in sight.

Lizzie managed to grab her underwear just as they found her.

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Hope walked through the empty halls of the Salvatore School.

After the party there was a mass exodus that Sunday as students either went home for the summer or left for summer trips.

She saw the twins tensely saying goodbye.

They seemed to be in better terms then they were at the party but there was definitely something going on.

Apparently they were spending the summer apart. Hope heard them discussing it with their group of friends at lunch the other day.

Hope was genuinely surprised. It was also shocking that Lizzie was the one staying behind.

Usually they both went to Europe to see Caroline wherever she was.

Blue eyes met Blue as their gazes met over Josie’s turned back. They were hugging goodbye.

Hope simply flashed Lizzie her signature Mikealson smirk and continued walking as she passed them.

She could feel Lizzie's eyes drilling into the back of her head.

Hope was headed to the kitchen to grab a few snacks for her hike in the woods she had planned. It was a great way to start the summer with a student free Salvatore School.

Alaric was even leaving for most of the summer, he was doing a trip out west to get some relaxation in. Hope offered to stay and help keep an eye on things.

Dorian was closeby and planned on keeping an eye as well.

After packing a bag of snacks, Hope left the kitchen and rounded the corner only to come face to face with Lizzie.

It seemed like Lizzie had followed her.

They hadn’t spoken once during the last week of classes. Hope got the sense that Lizzie was avoiding her. Hope certainly was avoiding her.

Hope thought about that night a lot though throughout the last week.

There were also a few dreams as well...

Lizzie froze when she saw her and flushed.

“What are you doing here?” She demanded as she regained her composure.

Hope raised her eyebrows. It was so obvious Lizzie was looking for her but she would play along.

Hope held up the bag of snacks.

“Oh,” she said in response.

Hope wordlessly turned to leave but was stopped by Lizzie’s next question.

“Can I come with you?” She asked.

Hope considered saying no, but she she surprised even herself with her response.

“I—yeah sure,” Hope said.

Lizzie smiled. A genuine smile. Why was she being so nice? Usually there were a lot of banter between the two and little jabs.

They fell in step together as they headed out of the school and into the woods.

For the next week they hung out every day.

They would wake up and have breakfast together and spend the day together.

Neither of them brought up the night in the woods but it hung in the air between them.

Hope kept replaying it in her head.

Lizzie was very pretty. Objectively hot.

It was hard not to think about.

Hope found her gaze lingering on Lizzie in ways that made both of them blush. Still neither was willing to bring up the woods.

Hope was surprised how much she enjoyed Lizzie’s company.

It was Friday now and they were getting ready for a movie night in Hope's room.

It was Lizzie's idea.

Hope was able to secure them a few bottles of wine, and they got set up on her bed with a bunch of pillows, snacks, and wine.

They were quietly sipping and enjoying the movie. They were under blankets together.

Hope let Lizzie snuggle into her and one of her arms were wrapped around her, holding their bodies together.

It felt cozy.

At some point Lizzie entwined one of their hands together.

Hope felt her cheeks burn but decided to add to it by lazily letting one of her legs drape across Lizzie.

They were very much all over each other her and Hope turned to Lizzie to comment on it but she was taken aback by Lizzies face staring directly into hers.

There was silence, the movie forgotten in the background.

Something broke. Like back in the woodsz

The kissed.
Hard and passionate.

Hope moaned.

Hope let Lizzie take control as she shifted to be on top of Hope fully as their kissing grew more and more intense.

They pulled apart briefly, both breathing heavily.

"I've been thinking about this all week," Lizzie amitted.

Hope smiled. She flipped Lizzie so that she was on top.

Lizzie let out a surprised squeal that made Hopes wolf happy. It stirred in her chest. Restless and in need of release.

"Me too," Hope breathed as she began to kiss along Lizzies neck hungrily.

The next morning they were startled awake Lizzies phone ringing loudly on the bedside table.

"Turn it off," Hope grumbled.

Both of them groaned. They were sore. Hope and Lizzie matched each other it seemed, when it came to sexual endurance.

Neither got much sleep last night and both enjoyed challenging each other physically.

Lizzie managed to grab her phone and answer it tiredly.

"Hello?" She asked sleepily.

She sat up suddenly.

"Oh hey, Josie!" She said loudly.

Hope stared at her bleerily, her eyes still focusing after suddenly waking up.

Lizzie looked stressed, and a little....guilty?

Hope slowly sat up as Lizzie chatted with Josie while looking anywhere but at Hope and their matching nakeness.

Hope silently waited for the conversation to end. Why was Lizzie being so weird?

The call ended quickly.

There was pressing silence afterwards.

Hope started to get up, but Lizzie pulled her back.

Hope froze and looked at her.

"What?" She asked, feeling hurt.

Lizzie sighed deeply.

"Hope—let me explain," she said....

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“Josie had a crush on me?” Hope asked incredulously.

Lizzie had just hung up with Josie and explained to Hope the situation in full.

Apparently the past week had been extremely revealing for Lizzie.

Josie admitted to her that she set the fire, the one that caused the initial rift between Hope and Lizzie. She also let her know that she spread a bunch of rumors about Lizzie and blamed Hope for it.

Her fear at the time was that Lizzie would go for her crush.

Which explains her guilt stricken face when Josie called.

It was a lot to take in. Josie pitted Lizzie against Hope? It was surprising but not at the same time. During that time Hope and Josie were quickly developing a friendship. It made sense she would want to keep Lizzie away. The way she did it though, also made it so they couldn’t be friends either.

Hope sighed deeply. She knew Josie didn’t have a mean bone in her body and didn’t intend for this result. It still hurt nonetheless.

It wouldn’t take some time for Hope to forgive her.

If Josie just would have been honest at the time, things might have been very different between all of them.

“So when we had sex in the woods you had no idea any of this?” Hope asked.

Hope didn’t want to be someone’s tool for revenge. She didn’t really think Lizzie would do that but she had to know.

Lizzie shook her head no.

“I wouldn’t use anyone like that,” she said firmly.

She sat up.

Lizzie looked at Hope and grabbed her hands as she began to speak again,”No, but I did start talking about you more the past week,” she said blushing, “and Josie told me because I was ranting about you.”

Hope raised her eyebrows.

“You were ranting about me?” Hope asked coyly.

Lizzie flushed.

Hope found that very funny considering they both were still naked in bed at this point. It was endearing really.

“Well we had wild wood sex and you just acted like nothing happened all week,” She said, “and I couldn’t talk to anyone about what happened.”

Her hands still held Hope’s. Hope didn’t mind. It was weird. Never before had she felt this ok with being close to someone. That being said Lizzie was one of the few people she had ever been with sexually.

Hope nodded understandingly.

“Well, I guess we have all summer to figure it out huh?” Hope said after considering Lizzie’s words.

Lizzie’s face brightened.

“Yeah we do,” She said as Hope dove in for a deep kiss.

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Summer was drawing to an end.

Alaric was due to return tomorrow.

Hope was a little down about it.

Hope and Lizzie had spent the whole summer getting to know each other more, emotionally and physically.

Tonight they were having their “talk” where they were going to discuss what they were when everyone returned.

Hope was down because she felt she already knew the answer to that question.

Lizzie loved her sister. More than anything she wanted to work out her issues with Josie and being with Hope would eliminate any chance of that.

It was a very sad day.

Hope didn’t hide it well.

They lay in bed together. Hope let all her frustrations into sex and both of them were thoroughly spent.

“That was intense,” Lizzie said breathlessly.

Hope was breathing heavily and staring at the ceiling.

“Yeah,” she agreed breathlessly.

They lay in silence.

“So I guess we should talk,” Lizzie said slowly.

Hope closed her eyes.

This was the moment she was dreading. She was right to dread it.

“Hope, I care for you deeply, but I can’t continue this,” Lizzie said sadly.

Hope swallowed. Her chest felt heavy.

“Okay,” she managed.

Silence again.

Heartbreaking silence.

Hope couldn’t think. Her head was spinning and her heart felt shattered.

She shouldn’t have let herself grow attached. A small part of her hoped that Lizzie would go for it. That she would say screw it to the repercussions. Hope was foolish to think this would ever develop into more.

This was just a summer distraction for her.

She got up suddenly.

“I’m leaving,” she announced to Lizzie.

Without another word she got up and began to get dressed.

“Hope—,” Lizzie began but Hope cut her off.

“Don’t Hope me Lizzie, we spent all summer together fucking and getting close,” she said angrily ,” and now you say you’re don’t so we’re done.”

She finished dressing and left, not waiting for a response. Hope didn’t really expect one. It was over, and they both knew it.

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Hope and Lizzie ignored each other after that night.

Alaric arrived the next day so it made it easier.

Hope was heartbroken.

Lizzie seemed unfazed.

She knew it was probably just a facade but it still hurt. As students began returning and eventually Josie, Lizzie seemed completely normal. Hope on the other hand was a complete mess.

She decided to throw herself into training and asked Alaric for everyday training. Her hope was to tired herself out so much each day she could escape her constantly wandering mind.

She wanted Lizzie. Needed her. Lizzie had made it clear though, she would choose her sister over Hope.

Hope couldn’t blame her. She understood her reasoning. It still hurt.

Alaric was calling her cellphone, thankfully interrupting her thoughts.

“Hope we have a mission,” He said as soon as she answered.

Hope didn’t hesitate, “When do we leave?” She asked.

“Now,” was Alarics quick response.

Hope jumped into action. She packed a quick overnight bag.

As she left her room she came face to face with Lizzie.

She was alone. The first time Hope had seen her alone since Alaric returned.

“Hey,” she said in surprise.

“Hi,” Hope said simply in response.

They stared at each other.

“I got to go,” Hope said and she walked past her.

Silence reigned.

Hopes heart hurt.