Meeting with a Demon
A/N: It's amazing how a few reviews can motivate a writer. Thank you to all who kindly reviewed.
Well, here it is the second piece! Quite short but oh well.Enjoy!
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Leo sat at the table calmly, a cup of coffee in front of him. He was at his favorite diner drinking coffee but he wasn't there just to drink coffee, he was also there to meet someone.
"Hey Leo!" A familiar voice called out. He was snapped out of his thoughts. He recognized that voice.
Leo turned around, grinning as a tall man wearing a tie and suit walked up to him. Leo got up. "Cole!" He gave Cole a brotherly hugged who returned it. "I haven't seen you in a long time!" Leo continued as he sat down, Cole taking the seat opposite of him.
"Been busy with these lawyer works."
Leo scoffed. "I never thought I'd ever hear a demon say that." Leo and Cole were good friends since Leo had helped Cole suppress his demon side.
Cole raised a finger. "Used to be a demon." Cole had been living as a mortal for nearly six years. "And I never thought a whitelighter would break the rules and enjoy a demon's company." Cole teased.
"I thought you weren't a demon?"
"I'm not."
"Not breaking any rules then." Leo replied, sipping his coffee.
"So, why the sudden meeting?"
"Well, actually, it's about the Charmed Ones." Leo said, leaning in. "I'm worried."
"About the Charmed Ones? Have they been reconstituted?" Cole asked, surprised. There had been no news in the magical world or none that he knew of.
Leo sighed. "No and that's why I'm worried. It's been too long. They should be with Piper and Phoebe by now."
"You can't sense them?"
Leo shook his head. "I can't sense them until they've tapped into their powers which they haven't since they haven't received it yet and to receive it, they have to be together and pointing it out, they haven't!"
Cole leaned back. "Leo, you're rambling. Look, it will happen. I'm sure."
"But when? I fear time might be running out."
"Leo, don't worry too much. For now, you should enjoy Piper being a mortal because when she becomes a witch, she'll be too busy fighting demons." He added glumly.
Leo reflected Cole's words then raised his cup. "Well said." He took a long draught then looked at Cole, putting the cup down. "Is it just me or do I hint that you want a little romance in your life?" Leo asked, grinning.
Cole laughed. "No…Ok, maybe. I mean, you're engaged to this wonderful lady who I have yet to meet," Cole added. "And I think I'm going to be destined to live my whole life alone."
"Well, you shouldn't have broken that engagement off with your fiancée three years ago." Leo regretted his words when he saw Cole slump. "I'm sorry… I forgot she broke it off."
Cole sighed and waved it off. "It's fine."
They sat in silence for a few minutes before Leo asked the question that Cole knew was coming. "Did you think she was the one?"
"She was perfect." Cole answered. "She was sweet and caring and at the same time, dictatorial and responsible. She had everything, all the personalities."
"I'm sorry." Leo said and he truly was. Cole deserved it. "But there are other people."
"Yeah, I know but being with her for two whole years and then suddenly not being with her, I don't know if I'll ever get over it."
Leo didn't say anything. What was there to say? He had never experienced anything like that, even in his past life. Suddenly, he felt a jingle in his head.
Leo closed his eyes and upon opening them, he saw Cole smiling sadly at him. "They're calling?" Cole asked.
Leo nodded grimly, getting up. "What are you up to today?"
"I'm gonna be meeting a few old friends." Cole said. "You'd better go; I heard Elders aren't that patient."
Leo smiled and looked around. The diner was empty and the waitress had gone to the kitchen. Sure that the coast was clear, he orbed out.
Cole watched until the last of the blue lights disappeared before he too got up and left.
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A/N: Ahhh…The big question, who was Cole engaged to? (Wink) I won't be revealing that until later on. I'm keeping you hanging, that's my job.
Clearing things up, Leo and Cole know each other from before and somehow have become good friends. Don't we all love it when we all get along!
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