Legacies Imagines

Cool- Hizzie

Lizzie sighs just as she is about to enter the library. She had gotten back her first algebra test recently, and had gotten a less than stellar grade. That's why she was currently on her way to study with the schools resident nerd, Hope Mikaelson. It's not that Lizzie had a problem with Hope, but she was very shy and kept to herself.

Lizzie had tried to reach out before but Hope hadn't seemed interested in anything other than school work, and she constantly turned down Lizzie's invitations to hang out. So they just went about their lives, Lizzie spotting Hope in the corner of every room with a book under her nose. Lizzie didn't have to be good at math to know Hope Mikaelson would be the logical choice for a tutor. When she had asked the quiet girl if she would help her she looked up at her in surprise before stuttering out a yes.

Now here Lizzie was, on a Friday afternoon, readjusting the backpack strap across her right shoulder, as she pushes through the double doors. She heads to the back of the library where tables are lined up. There she spots the auburn haired girl she is to meet with.

"Hey," Lizzie says as she sits down across from the girl. Hope flinches from the intrusion and looks up from her book and notes.

"Hello, Elizabeth," she says, pushing the glasses she's wearing up. "Are you ready to study?"

Lizzie rolls her eyes at the other girls formalness. "You can call me Lizzie, Hope," she replies as she pulls out her books.

"Okay," Hope replies simply before grabbing her book and opening to the needed page. "Let's get started."

Hope begins to solve an algebra equation, Lizzie trying to keep up with the explanation. Lizzie does a couple practice problems, Hope gently correcting her when she's made a mistake. By the end of it Lizzie has felt more confident and knowledgeable.

"Thanks again for your help," Lizzie says as she starts packing up, Hope giving her a small 'you're welcome. She looks down at her phone and realizes it's seven o'clock, and that she has enough time to get ready for the party.

When she looks back up, Hope is back to reading the book in front of her and taking notes. Lizzie decides as a thanks to Hope she could invite the shy girl out. She can only imagine how much Hope needs it.

"Hey, Hope," Lizzie says, grabbing the girls attention. "Come to a party with me tonight. I'll shoot you my address and we can go together."
Lizzie sees Hope tense up, and sensing her protest, places a hand on her shoulder. "Please? As a thank you for helping me out. You can tell your parents you are staying at mine, which you really can if we are out too late," Lizzie says and Hope stares at her contemplatively for a moment.

Finally, to Lizzie's surprise, she nods her head in agreement and Lizzie gives her a small smile.

"Great! I'll see you in a couple of hours," Lizzie says before giving her a wave and heading home.

When she gets back to her place she shoots Hope her address, telling her to be there by 9:30. She heads upstairs and stops at Josie's room, seeing her sister laying on bed and using her phone.

"Hey, Liz. How was studying," she asks, looking up from her device.

Lizzie smiles slightly. "It was good. I actually understand it now."

Josie smiles back. "That's good! I'm glad Hope could help, I knew she would."

"Yeah. Speaking of her, she's coming with to the party tonight," Lizzie says.

Josie raises her eyebrow in surprise. "Hope Mikaelson? A party? That's an equation I never thought I'd see. Can't wait for the result," Josie says, laughing at her own joke. Lizzie rolls her eyes in response.