You don't know what you're missing
A/N Ok guys this is my first fanfiction so please provide feedback but be nice
In this story it is just set after Charmed Again so Paige is learning to be a witch and about magic. She has just moved into the manor. Cole and Phoebe are a couple but Cole and Paige get on and Cole doesn't turn evil. Think that's all you need to know for now.
So: On with the story –
"Damn it I'm going to be so late ……….. again", mumbled Paige Matthews as she ran down the stairs and into the kitchen of her home in Halliwell Manor. It was hard for her to imagine this big old house to be her home – it was not so long ago that she had been living alone in her own apartment with nobody to really rely on but things had changed in the last two months and Paige wasn't quite sure if the changes were good or bad yet.
"Morning missy", Phoebe Halliwell said and beamed up at her new baby half – sister.
"No, it's not a good morning Phoebe – I'm late …. again and my boss is going to kill me ……. figuratively speaking of course", Paige felt the need to add the last bit. She still found it hard to believe that her life was so much more dangerous now.
"What are your plans for the day?", Paige asked as she quickly downed her coffee.
"Oh, you know, the usual ….. looking for a job, hoping we don't get attacked, hanging out with my gorgeous boyfriend", Phoebe replied and raised her voice as she mentioned the last part and she spotted her boyfriend Cole Turner coming into the kitchen.
"Did I hear my name being mentioned?", Cole asked as he appeared in the kitchen and planted a kiss on Phoebe's head.
"Just telling Paige how fabulous you are", Phoebe beamed at Cole.
Cole laughed and began to kiss Phoebe on lips.
"Ok guys sorry to cut this short but really have to get to work so I guess I'll catch you all later. Good luck with the job searching Phoebs. Bye Cole", Paige called all in one breath as she ran out the door.
Twenty minutes later Paige reached Bay Social Services where she worked as an assistant social worker. The building was bustling as usual and Paige tried to sneak in and over to her desk as quietly as possible. With any luck she would be able to convince her boss Bob Cowan that she had been at work all along.
"Matthews – late again I see", Paige cringed as she realised she had been spotted by her boss.
"Sorry, Mr. Cowan, won't happen again", Paige promised faking a big smile and looking at him with her big brown eyes. She then darted off to her desk to begin a day's work leaving Mr. Cowan with no opportunity to reply. He shook his head smiling as he returned to his office. He liked Paige a lot and thought she would one day make a great social worker if only she was slightly more reliable at turning up on time.
Meanwhile Piper Halliwell was at her club P3. She sat in her office trying to find the motivation to begin working. She had a huge amount of paperwork to do since she had neglected it for the past few months after Prue died and then of course they had found Paige and Piper had been too busy trying not to fall apart to worry about the club. She felt tears in her eyes the minute she thought of Prue but blocked these thoughts from her head and once again began to look at the figures on the spreadsheets in front of her.
She worked steadily for almost two hours and had made good progress when she saw familiar bright lights orbing in to the club and they quickly formed into her husband Leo.
"Hi honey. I missed you this morning", Piper greeted him as he wrapped his arms round her waist.
"I know honey, I'm sorry but the Elders summoned me for an early meeting and I thought you deserved a lie in", Leo replied, hoping that this statement wouldn't cause Piper to go off on one of her rants about the Elders.
"I hope it's nothing serious this time", Piper stated, "I don't think Paige is quite ready for a serious demon attack just yet. I'm still trying to show her how to make basic potions and she hasn't quite gotten control over her power of orbing items to her yet and as for orbing herself………….", Piper trailed off.
"Honey, she's made progress. This is all new to her you know and not only does she have to deal with new powers but also with having a family again. Give her time", Leo encouraged Piper as he gentle kissed her on the lips.
"Hey – you two, Get a room!", Phoebe pretended to be disturbed my what she saw in front of her as she joined her sister and brother in-law in the club.
"Hey Phoebs, how's it going?", Piper asked blushing slightly and distancing herself slightly from Leo.
"Not bad, actually. I have two interviews lined up for this afternoon so things are looking up and Cole and I are meeting for lunch.", Phoebe informed them proudly.
"That's great Phoebe. I'm glad things are looking up for you – for all of you. I mean Piper has made progress with the accounts for the club and hopes to have an official re –opening some time soon and Paige seems so be settling in ok so like you say things are looking up", Leo congratulated his sister in – law.
"Thanks Leo. Actually the reason why I'm here is because Cole and I thought you might like to join us for lunch", Phoebe said looking at the couple in front of her.
"That would be nice. We haven't had time together in a while", Piper agreed. "We should ring Paige at work and see if she can join us for lunch too."
An hour and a half later the sisters and their respective partners were all gathered in Golden Gate Park. Piper had prepared sandwiches and Cole had brought with him a bottle of wine on his way from work. It was a lovely sunny day and everyone seemed to be quite relaxed and happy even. As the conversation slowed down and each sister allowed their thoughts to drift Piper decided to bring up the subject of magic with Paige. She didn't want to push her or overwhelm her but they needed to be prepared in case there was an attack.
"Paige, sweetie, I've been thinking…..", Piper began carefully choosing her words.
"That's always dangerous", Paige joked but hid her smile when she met Piper's serious face.
"Honey, I think we should maybe have a few magic…….um….. sessions to prepare for like demon attacks and things.", Piper began watching Paige closely to see how she reacted.
"I think we are pretty much prepared to be honest Piper. How hard can it be? Dodge a few fire balls, say a little rhyme and bye - bye demon. It's hardly rocket science", Paige replied calmly.
"Paige, sweetie, Piper might have a point, you are new to this and it takes slightly more than saying "a little rhyme" as you put it. Besides, it would be good practice for Piper and me too you know", Phoebe had been shocked at what Piper was suggesting but realised that it made sense. It was important that they were all prepared for an attack.
"Great", Piper exclaimed pretending to be excited. "So it's settled then. Let's set a time. How about tomorrow evening?"
"Working late. Then I'll be too tired." Paige told her.
"O.K….", Piper tried to hide the irritation in her voice. "How about Thursday night?"
"Meeting Glenn", Paige replied.
"Thursday afternoon?", Piper offered?
"Getting my hair done", Paige informed her.
"Saturday morning. Paige you won't be working then" Piper retorted triumphantly.
"Oh, I've plans to sleep in and then I'm meeting a friend who is coming to San Francisco for the day", Paige answered.
"Paige, come on, this is important", Phoebe encouraged seeing that Piper was about ready to blow Paige up.
"Phoebs, I'm sorry I just don't have time right now. I didn't ask to be a …… witch and but I'm prepared to be one as long as I also get to live my life. These next few weeks are just going to be really busy." Paige replied, sounding remorseful.
"Yeah well, you won't have to worry about the next few weeks if we get attacked before then because we won't be prepared", Piper added, not bothering to hide her frustration.
"Whatever, I have a life to live so I am returning to work now", Paige stated, ignoring Piper's comment and hauling herself up from her position on the rug.
"She is so stubborn", Piper complained reaching for some chips / crisps.
"Yeah, wonder where she gets that from", Cole said under his breath which made Leo grin. He quickly hid his grin when he met Piper's steely glare.
Paige was back at work on time for once. She couldn't believe that Piper wanted to spend more time on magic. She had a life and it didn't revolve around magic. Piper should try and remember that Paige was trying to get used to a life with sisters and not being able to do her own thing all the time.
Paige's thoughts were interrupted when a cute looking guy with dark brown hair and gorgeous brown eyes approached her desk.
"Hi…. Um are you Paige Matthews?", the guy asked uncertainly. He seemed shy.
"That's me. I'm Paige. Paige Matthews." Paige stopped when she realised she was rambling. "So how can I help you?", she asked.
"My name is Adam. I'm new to the area and I'm working here in Mr. Cowan's office. I'm David's nephew", Adam paused to point out David. Paige nodded. She had never liked David and if she was forced to she would have to admit that the guy gave her the creeps but she had to say he had a very cute nephew.
"Oh yeah, David's been here for a while. He's a great social worker", Paige replied honestly. If only she didn't find him to be so creepy.
"Well anyway, it's because of David that I got a job here. I'm not doing much just mainly answering phones if someone is busy, some filing ……….. lots of coffee making and photo copier fixing" David chuckled and Paige realised he had a lovely smile which made his eyes light up. "I also deliver message though and Mr. Cowan has asked that I tell you that he wants you to review the ……. McCallister case ….. he said you would know what that is and that you are to report back to him at the end of the day."
Paige sighed. She already had a mountain or work and she wasn't supposed to deal with the McCallister case. She nodded and reached for the file Adam held out to her. She set the file down on her desk and suddenly felt dizzy. She reached for her desk to steady herself.
"Paige – are you ok?", Adam asked looking concerned.
"Fi- fine. Probably just didn't eat enough at lunch. I was kind of in a rush," Paige answered trying not to stumble over the words.
"Well if you're sure…." Adam replied and was about to leave when he suddenly turned back to Paige. "Paige, I know I hardly know you but I would like to get to know you so I was wondering if you wanted to go for a coffee or a meal sometime this week?"
"I'd like that Adam." Paige tried to hide her excitement as she wrote her cell number and the manor number on a piece of paper for him.
Adam left her to work then and Paige sighed as she glanced at the mountain of paperwork in front of her. She was also feeling slightly light headed but she tried to concentrate on her work and on the fact that she had been asked out by the gorgeous Adam.
A/N ok that's chapter one guys. Hope you like. Dont worry it will feature a lot more Phoebe and Cole and Piper and Leo. Please review if you want me to continue and if you have any ideas of where you would like this story to go.