A/N: Thank you for all your reviews and yes, Chris is a bit distrusting isn't he? And a meanie, well actually he's more of a bad ass here with a nasty attitude, well towards Alexa at least. But you'll see his reason for that and that's all I'm saying. So thanks again and could you please point out any grammar mistakes if you notice them? That'd be great since I know there're a lot of them in here but since I'm not from an English speaking country...well perfection is a far away dream lol. So thanks again, enjoy and if you'd leave your opinion it would be great.

4. Adjustment matters

It's been almost a week since Alexa first appeared at the Halliwell manor and she was very much enjoying her staying even if she missed her home, her family and Jordan but the Halliwells made sure she was comfortable…Piper talked to her about how things evolved since season 8, laughing about the Charmed Ones 'adventures', her, Mel and Vicky hang out most of the time now…everything was great…well almost everything.

Going to her new room, which was near Chris's unfortunately, Alexa was reading a magazine so she wasn't exactly paying attention to where she was walking or into who, so as soon as she turned around the corner she bumped into someone and fell to the floor, landing on her butt.

"Can't you watch where you're going?" an upset looking Chris said looking down at Alexa.

"Can't you watch where you're going?" she answered in the same manner, still on the floor. Chris remained like this, like he was expecting something. He had his arms folded across his chest and his eyebrow rose.

"What?" Alexa snapped.

"Nothing. Well aren't you gonna get up?" he said casually.

"No, the floor is quite comfortable so I think I'm gonna enjoy it." she sarcastically said, obviously still on the floor. "Besides…doesn't it just give you the kind of superiority that you know you will never have?" she asked smirking.

"Well actually I'd like to think I'm not that vain. But I'm sure you talk from your personal experience." he said grinning widely which only made Alexa angrier "But since I'd like to think that I'm a good guy, come on." she said offering her a hand to help her get up but Alexa just stared at his hand, declining to grab his hand.

"Oh just come on woman." Chris said frustrated.

"No. I'm okay. Stop pretending to be a gentleman, will ya?" Alexa shouted at him which only caused Chris to glare.

"Well I'd act like a gentleman if you'd be a lady, but seeing as your not….cya." he said and waving at her he went downstairs leaving Alexa with her eyes wide open.

"My god, what an ass!" she muttered angrily to herself.

"Who's ass?" Wyatt asked making his appearance.

"You're brother's…NO…no, God, no, I meant what an ass he is, not what an ass he has!" she quickly tried to cover her slip up.

"Oh. What are you doing on the floor? Hope you didn't sink that low to get a good view…"Wyatt said grinning and Alexa had a confused look upon her face but as soon as she got the drift her eyes went wide open.

"Eww…no. Geez, no thanks. I'd rather kiss a monkey's ass." she said so bothered by that thought that Wyatt laughed.

"Come on." he said offering her a hand, one which she gladly took this time.

"Thanks. Nice to know at least one of you has manners." she replied and Wyatt just shook his head.

"He's not that bad…once you get to know him. He's just a little, let's say careful. Just don't let him get to you and enjoy summer. Speaking of…what are you doing tonight?" Wyatt asked her casually which made her frown.

"Uhm…well, you know…I know you've probably heard some rumors about me liking you but the truth is I…don't. No offence though, I still think you're a great guy, fun to hang around with but-"Alexa tried to 'let him down' easily but was interrupted.

"Wait. No, I'm not asking you on a date." he said laughing and therefore confusing Alexa. "I know about these rumors and quite frankly I don't think they're true. I mean come on, we've know eachother for about a week and not once did I get the impression that you're into me. I was just thinking we could hang out…like friends, you know? Maybe see a movie or something…'cause I'm thinking the mall must be getting boring." he said amused.

He was right…she had been going to the mall for the past week for clothes, shoes and of course things for her room. While Mel and Vicky thought this was a fun thing to do, Alexa was actually getting bored with it. Sure, it seemed fun at first but doing that for the past week was enough for her.

Her room looked great…white bed with green and cherry pillows, she had a desk which was by far her favorite piece of furniture because Piper found it in an antique shop and seemed just her style…Mel took photos of them, together with Vicky and Kirsten of course, so her room was full of them…a small bookcase was near her desk, there was also a big wardrobe for her newest clothes since Piper insisted on buying everything she needed and finally, in the corner she had a cream armchair where she sat sometimes at nights, thinking about everything that happened, how her life just changed one day and how she didn't know yet if it was for better or for worse…

"So?" Wyatt interrupted her thoughts, smiling awkwardly at her while his proposal just came back to Alexa's mind.

"Oh…yeah, sure. Movie it is then." she finally agreed.

"Great. So I already asked Mel but she said she's gonna chat tonight with Jason so she'll pass, Kirsten has a piano lesson and Vicky's not feeling so good, she was asleep when I called so I figured I shouldn't bother her anymore." he explained while Alexa just nodded her head.

"Okay then lets say 7 o'clock?" Wyatt asked.

"Yeah, 7 o'clock is great. See ya downstairs?" she asked.

"Yeah. So see ya later then, bye." he said and surprised Alexa by giving her a hug. Well that's a first…

Right after Wyatt left, Alexa thought she should call Vicky and check up on her so she did just that. Going downstairs, she was heading looking for the phone so she went to the kitchen for it, where she found the phone…except it was already taken by Chris. He had his back at her so he didn't see her entering the kitchen. Alexa decided to just sit and wait for him to finish so she waited and waited and waited and he was still talking on the phone. He was on the other side of the kitchen while she decided to stay near the entrance so she couldn't quite figure it out what he was saying. She was biting her lower lip and since her curiosity always got the best of her she approached him quietly. She got so close she could basically smell his cologne…but that was not the point, what mattered is that she didn't get what he was talking about…

"Yeah, yeah I know…yes, I know Tom and no, she doesn't but I'll figure out a way. I will! Dude I'm telling you I'm gonna be there okay? Yeah, see ya, bye." he said and putting down the phone in a frustrated way Chris turned around so quickly that Alexa didn't get a chance to back off so their heads bumped into eachother causing Alexa and Chris to groan.

"What the fuck?" Chris said annoyed while he had his hand on his forehead just like Alexa did. When Chris saw who was standing in front of him he just rolled his eyes.

"I can't believe it! Are you spying on me or what?" he said annoyed.

"No! I was just looking for the phone and you happen to have it. So are you done?" she casually asked so that Chris wouldn't get into suspicions…that was the last thing she need right now-Chris thinking she was spying, great!

"Riight, of course you were. Anyways, here's the phone." he said and put placed the phone in her hands before exiting the kitchen. It was obvious that he didn't believe her but what do you expect? He's Chris, Chris always does that…well with Alexa anyway. She wondered how he was with demons…since she got here there has been an attack only and she was at the mall of course. She was curious about the way demons look in reality…were they scarier? Of course they would be but she somehow doubt she would ever have to face one seeing as protective Piper is so she most likely would just send her away until everything was safe. Mel told her that's what Piper did with her too, well until last year that is. A year ago Mel was followed around by some demons so she had to learn how to fight them back and what better way to do so than to actually participate at a fight? Plus she always has both or at least one of her brothers which of course were allowed to fight demons but still they had to tell their mother or father first or else they would have to endure their mothers fury which was well-know.

Still standing in the kitchen with the phone in her hand Alexa ditched her thoughts and decided to just call Vicky and see how she was feeling.


"So?" Mel asked impatiently while she sat on Alexa's bed.

"So what?" Alexa asked back in confusion. She had to meet Wyatt downstairs in an hour and she just told his sister they were going out tonight and as soon as Mel heard that she began grinning widely and now it seemed like she was talking in riddles…well Alexa thought so.

"So what?" Mel repeated after her. "What do you mean so what? You and Wy are going out and you didn't even bother you tell me earlier?" she asked in astonishment.

"Oh god, please not again…"Alexa muttered while she rolled her eyes in despair. "Okay, I'm gonna say this once and you better get it 'cause I'm not saying it again and if I hear you say it I'm gonna seriously hurt you, got it?" she said on a serious tone and all that Mel could do was nod. "I don't like Wyatt and yes, we're going out to catch a movie but as friends nothing else. And besides it's not like he didn't ask you too or Vicky or Kirsten for that matter but since you're all busy it's just gonna be the 2 of us. But I don't like him!" Alexa explained.

"Aha…okay, I got it. And it's not that I don't believe you or anything but I want Wy to find himself a girlfriend. He doesn't seem interested in any girl and I just thought you'd make a great couple that's all." Mel honestly said.

"No, we don't 'cause its not happening. I told you I'm so not in the mood for guys right now and even if I were you brother's not my type. And don't worry, I'm sure he can get himself a girlfriend…alone. If he'll ever need your help, which I don't think he will, then he'll come to you. Geez you're like your aunt Phoebe!" Alexa laughed at her last comment. They both had this dying desire to meddle in other people lives.

"Nuh-uh, you should see Vicky…"Mel argued shaking her head and Alexa just laughed harder. "But seriously now, what are you gonna wear? You know what? I think you should wear that red top I convinced you to buy, that seriously looks good on you." Mel said trying to convince Alexa. It wasn't the fact that Mel didn't have taste when it came to this but Alexa thought that the top made her look like she was dressed to impress…guys mainly.

"Okay, I'll wear the red top, some dark jeans and I'll take something over the top, like a sweater or something." Alexa decided and immediately she saw Mel's disappointed look. Ever since she got here Mel and Vicky have been trying to find her a boyfriend even if they wouldn't admit it.

"Great, you'll look great. And you can always say Wy's your brother…"Mel said smirking and she received a pillow over the head immediately. "Ouch. Geez aren't you aggressive…"Mel complained but her comment somehow didn't register into Alexa's brain.


"That's not true!" Alexa complained but still she had an amused look upon her face. She and Wyatt were in his car…well his and his brother's 'cause they were sharing a car…and Wyatt and her were debating whether women should or shouldn't drive and Wyatt was saying that men are better drivers when it comes to this, an opinion which Alexa didn't share.

"That is so true! I mean think about it…women are far more alarmed when they're driving and that's a fact." Wyatt casually said glancing from time to time at Alexa who by now looked pissed.

"No it's not. They're not alarmed they're just careful and that's not a bad thing you know. Besides men have to know how to drive and all 'cause they're into this stuff…since they were little kids they're been playing with cars so it's understandable that they develop a passion for cars whereas women are encouraged to learn how to cook, maintain the house and take care of kids. And it's better to be safe than sorry." Alexa explained.

"Yeah, but still…"Wyatt said without meaning anything, in fact Alexa was sure he said it just so that he could have the last word but he's not gonna get away with it.

"Still I know I'm right." Alexa finished for him with a smug grin and Wyatt just smiled rolling his eyes.

"So what movie do you wanna watch? Hope nothing cheesy…"Wy said mocking her.

"Oh no, don't worry, I'm not up for romance either. I think we should watch some horror or better yet a psychological thriller. What do you think?" Alexa asked.

"Whatever you want." Wyatt said turning towards her and smirking which made Alexa roll her eyes in return.


It wasn't long until they reached the cinema and went looking for a movie. While Alexa was checking to see if they have anything interesting for her she glanced at Wyatt and turned her full attention towards him. He was focused on a dark haired girl that didn't seem to have noticed him but he sure noticed her and he had a goofy face which caused Alexa to laugh. The girl was about her age and she alone apparently. A few seconds passed and Wyatt was still there, staring at her so Alexa decided to make a move so she held her bag in her hands and approached Wyatt. When she was near him she dropped her bag loudly and called his name so loud so that the girl he was watching would hear her. And surely she did…the girl approached Alexa and helped her to recollect Alexa's belongings that fell on the floor when she accidentally 'bumped' into Wyatt. Wyatt had a shocked expression upon his face and he was obviously still confused as to what happened.

"Thanks." Alexa said once all her stuff were back in her bag.

"You're welcome. Besides I do think it was Wy's fault…"the girl said grinning towards him.

"Err…well…"Wyatt stumbled with his words.

"Well not exactly. It was an accident." Alexa decided to interfere.

"Oh." the girl simply said. There was an awkward silence before Wyatt spoke again.

"I'm so sorry, I don't know what I was thinking…this is Alexa and Alexa this is Olivia." Wyatt introduced them and now they were shaking their hands.

"Nice meeting you Olivia." Alexa said with a small smile.

"You too Alexa. Well I'd better go and leave you alone." she said with a hint in her voice.

"Well if you like to, we were about to catch a movie so why don't you join us?" Alexa asked politely.

"Oh, no, I wouldn't want to ruin your date." Olivia refused.

"What? Date? No, you're not, 'cause we're not on a date. We're just friends. Really." Wyatt said trying to assure her that they were indeed just friends.

"Yep, just friends." Alexa nodded her head.

"Oh I don't know…"Olivia said with a bit of sadness in her voice and Wyatt immediately noticed that.

"What's up?" he asked her frowning.

"Nothing just that I well…I broke up with Ethan." she answered not looking at him.

"Oh. Why?" Wyatt was surprised to hear this. They were going out for over a month now and everything seemed fine. Well maybe not exactly fine 'cause the dude was way to jealous and that's why they haven't got the chance to hang out this summer and Wyatt was really missing her…they were like best friends since they were kids and they used to do everything together but not anymore, not since she began dating Ethan. He had so many fights with him over her but she was still with him…wait, not anymore.

"Cause of his desire to know where I am all the time and I'm just sick and tired of that. So I broke up with him and I came here to watch a pathetic romance and hope I don't cry." she said smiling sadly.

"On no…that's the worst thing you can do. No romance movies. Why don't you go and see a horror with Wyatt here. You'll feel better, I promise." Alexa said grinning.

"What about you, aren't you coming with us?" Olivia asked confused.

"Uhm…yeah, of course I will. I'm just gonna go to the bathroom for a sec and I'll meet you in there." she explained and began waving at them.

"Okay, see ya soon." Olivia said confused as to why was she waving if she was going to the bathroom.

"Well shall we?" Wyatt asked giving Olivia a brilliant smile that weakened her knees.


Okay, what am I going to do now? I have no idea where I am and no idea how to get home…serves me right if I wanted to do a good deed…Alexa thought as she was wandering the streets of San Francisco trying to figure which way to go. She thought about calling Vicky but she was most likely sleeping and Wyatt was at the movies with Olivia so he couldn't orb out of there besides she wanted to leave them alone so she couldn't call him. Wondering who to call she wasn't paying attention where she was going so she soon found herself on an empty alley which looked rather creepy.

"Okay Alexa, don't freak out…you know that the first person who freaks out is usually the first person to die." as soon as she said that she began regretting it. She took a deep breath an decided to keep walking when suddenly she heard a noise coming from her left and when she turned around there was another one coming from her right. She was freaking out by now and her heart was beating fast. Another loud noise could be heard from behind her and she was so scared to turn around that she preferred calling the only person she never thought she would need…Chris.

She just stood like that waiting for him but he was nowhere to be seen and somehow she expected it but still she was disappointed.

Just when she succeeded calming herself someone patted her shoulder and she began screaming and was so freaked out when someone turned her around holding her shoulders and shaking her.

"Stop. Alexa look at me." she heard a voice that was familiar so she opened her eyes and was surprised to see who the person was.

"It's just you!" she said shocked.

"Yeah…me. What's the matter?" a concerned looking Chris said softly.

"Nothing. I was just…did you hear me calling?" she asked still a bit scared.

"Yeah. I couldn't orb right away and I thought it was strange that you were just sitting there. Sorry that I scared you. Did someone attack you? No better yet what are you doing here?" he asked and the mere fact that he asked intrigued Alexa.

"No. I just heard some noises and I freaked out." she said still holding him just the way he was holding her.

"I see." he said gazing into her eyes. "You're so beautiful." he continued while he stroked her face gently.

"Thanks." she said still a bit curious as to why was Chris saying this to her. He usually ignored her or better yet he stared at her. "Are you feeling okay?" she asked just to be sure but instead of responding her he leaned forward to kiss her but she pulled back confused.

"What's the matter Alexa?" he asked smirking.

"Who are you?" she asked now knowing this wasn't Chris…well not normal Chris at least.

"I am someone who wants to help you. I can teach you great things if you come with me. You'll have power and everything you want." he said now starting to reveal his own face. He had dark hair, a cruel look and a scar right above his left eye.

"Leave me alone. I don't know who you think I am but I'm not. So just leave me alone." she said and started to run in the opposite direction but the demon was quicker and shimmered in front of her.

"Oh you're not? Well Alexa my dear I found it interesting that the Halliwells forgot to mention you have powers." he said still grinning.

"What? Are you stupid and insane? I don't have powers, I'm a mortal. Now I suggest you leave me alone." she said and yelled for Chris once more that even the demon was surprised. Blue orbs filled the alley and reformed into a pissed Chris.

"What do you want? What are you even doing here?" Chris started yelling at Alexa not noticing the demon until later. "What the…"he said and began forming an energy ball but the demon quickly shimmered away. "What was that?" he said yelling yet again.

"No idea. I mean, I know it was a demon but I have no idea why would he go after me." she said narrowing her eyes in concentration.


"Are you sure you're okay? You're not hurt or anything? 'Cause a little scratch might do a whole lot of damage you know." Piper said and for the tenth time she checked Alexa from head to toe to see if she's hurt or something.

"Mom! For the tenth time…she's fine!" Chris exclaimed while he was checking the Book.

"Yeah Piper, really I'm fine, just a bit confused. I mean I don't have any powers so why would they go after me?" she asked her.

"Don't worry, we'll find out soon." Piper said reassuring her.

"Maybe they found out that Alexa's living here now and they thought we were protecting a young witch so they assumed that she had powers." Leo explained.

"No, somehow I doubt they would dare mess with us or anyone close to us just because they think she's a witch. I mean, they'd have to be sure, right?" Piper asked looking at her husband now. "Chris did you find anything?" she asked her son.

"Nope. But he's got to be in here somewhere…"he answered focusing on finding this demon.

"He had a scar on his face and I'm thinking he must have been a shapeshifter." Alexa said suddenly and everyone looked at her in a strange way.

"And how do you know that?" Leo asked her intrigued, arms folded on his chest.

"Because…well he sort of…oh okay then. I called Chris 'cause I didn't know who else to call and when someone patted on my shoulder I quickly turned around 'cause he startled me and come to think of…I never saw him orb in the first place." Alexa said the last part more to herself and everyone was just confused. Piper, Leo and Chris was glancing at eachother trying to figure out what Alexa was talking about.

"Care to share?" Chris snapped at her causing her to glare at him and she wasn't the only one to do so, Piper and Leo did that too.

"I thought he was you. He looked like you and he came when I called out your name but he came instead. So anyways I was a bit freaked out and he was…out of character, I mean he didn't act like you. He was gentle and caring and I noticed something was wrong when he…tried to kiss me." she softly said hoping it wouldn't get a reaction from Chris…which it did of course.

"What?!" he asked almost yelling like he didn't even cared that his parents were in the attic too.

"Relax. I wouldn't kiss you even if you were the next Brad Pitt or something. Not that you're that good looking anyway." Alexa said casually and Chris's expression changed though she didn't know if he was pissed off or disappointed.

"Okay so I think he's a shapeshifter, but then again he could just have that ability but that would mean he's pretty powerful…unless he's working with someone and he's just a shapeshifter and he knows he has his back covered but still attacking her wouldn't make sense…"Piper babbled while everyone looked confused.

"He said that you haven't told me that I have powers and I found that odd." Alexa said sighing.

"What? But you don't have powers so how were we supposed to hide a thing from you since there's nothing to hide in the first place?" Chris said annoyed. He seemed to be losing his patience about now and that wasn't helpful at all.

"I think you should go to sleep, there's nothing else you can do here. Chris take those crystals and place them in her room please." Piper instructed her son and Chris just rolled his eyes and didn't say anything but instead he took some crystals and waited for Alexa to take him to her room. Alexa hugged Piper and nodded towards Leo saying goodnight to both of them and then started walking to her room.

"I'm curious as to why you were on that alley, alone, in the first place." Chris said suspiciously.

"Like I told your mom and your dad, I went to a movie with Wyatt but we came across Olivia there and she wasn't feeling so good and I don't know but I noticed Wyatt was acting weird around her and I thought I should just leave them alone so I left." Alexa explained, occasionally turning around to look at Chris who only nodded his head.

"She wasn't feeling okay?" Chris asked confused, thinking that if she wasn't feeling okay she shouldn't have stayed, she should've gone home.

"Yeah. She said she broke up with…Ethan I believe that's his name." Alexa said hesitating.

"Yeah, Ethan. And how did Wyatt react to this?" he continued asking.

"He was concerned for her I guess. He seemed kinda, well not him really." Alexa said as she opened the door to her room, inviting Chris in and closing the door behind him.

"Yeah, well that's him around Olivia." Chris simply said and it seemed that he wanted to close the subject so Alexa just stood there in silence, looking at him while he placed the crystals around her room.

"Okay, that should do it." he said standing, after he finished.

"Thanks." She shyly said and he just nodded his head and with one last look he left her room. Alexa flopped on her bed, still thinking at what happened today. It all seemed very odd to her, especially since she wasn't even that special. She was just a girl…

Standing she decided to change her clothes and just go to bed. She had nothing to be afraid of, she knew that the Halliwells wouldn't let anything happen to her but still…she felt so helpless.


The next morning, without even bothering to knock at the door, Mel burst into Alexa's room, not even considering that the poor girl might use some sleep. With a large hump, she took a seat on Alexa's bed, shaking her and obviously awaking her.

"Are you okay? Mom told me what happened last night. Why didn't you wake me up? I would've stayed with you so that you feel safe." Mel said quickly.

"Oh God, tell me you didn't wake me up at…" she said and quickly glanced at the clock"…at almost 8 in the morning to ask me if I'm okay. And you weren't so gentle either." She snapped morosely at her.

"Well I just wanted to see if you're okay, you know?" Mel softly said while a small pout appearing on her features.

"I'm fine. See? Not a scratch. Now can I go back to bed?" she said not exactly asking for her permission and placing a pillow on her head. Not even a minute later, someone else entered the room without having the decency to ask if she should come in or not.

"Hey. Are you okay? Mom told me what happened." Vicky said concerned and made herself comfortable on Alexa's bed aswell.

"Weren't you the one who was supposed to be sick?" Alexa asked, her voice barely heard from under the pillow.

"Yeah, well I'm good now. But you? I mean, you came face to face with a demon and escaped? I'm impressed."

"Yeah, well the thing I most feared was the kiss so I'm fine." She sarcastically said but Vicky and Mel obviously didn't get it and exchanged glances.

"What ki-"Mel started but she was however interrupted by yet someone else who entered uninvited.

"Hey girls. How's she feeling?" Wyatt asked gesturing to Alexa's body since her head was nowhere to be seen.

"I'm fine. I wish you would just stop worrying. I'm fine, really." Alexa said as she stood up, looking frustrated.

"Why didn't you call me? And why did you leave? "Wyatt said confused.

"Because Olivia obviously needed some comfort and you obviously, were dying to comfort her and I felt like a third wheel so I left. And I didn't call you 'cause you, obviously yet again, were at the movie, which is a public place, you know, and you couldn't have just left her there alone. Besides I thought I could handle it. Oh and Chris took me home so it's all good." She said quickly hoping everyone understood and they would just leave her alone with their questions.

"Oh. Well I'm glad you're' okay. Next time though, just call would ya? "Wyatt said smirking.

"Oh I will, Knight in Shinning Armor Express." Alexa said sarcastically.

"I thought that was Chris." Wyatt said and earned himself a pillow over the head and a glare from Alexa, while the girls just laughed.

"Well since I can't sleep anymore would you mind leaving? I need to get dressed." Alexa said gesturing to her outfit and Wy, Vicky and Mel got the hint.

"Meet ya downstairs for breakfast." Mel said before closing the door behind her.

Taking a deep breath, Alexa ran her hand thru her long hair and shook her head as the thought of how crazy this family was came thru her mind. They were different but they got along nevertheless…so maybe she will fit in somehow, maybe…