- CHAPTER 4 -

Paige was just about to doze off herself when she felt Phoebe jump in her sleep. Suddenly Phoebe sat bolt upright and grabbed at her stomach. "Paige..." She whispered. Paige jumped up and grabbed the bucket next to the bed, just in time. Phoebe lent over and started vomiting. "It's okay baby, I'm here," Paige said, holding Phoebe's hair in one hand, and rubbing her back with the other. Paige could see the tears pouring down Phoebes face; she was obviously in a lot of pain. Phoebe sat up. "I'm sorry Paige..."

"Don't worry about it," Paige smiled. She brushed a hair out of Phoebe's face. She could feel the heat coming off her forehead. "Phoebe, you have a fever. You're burning up. I'm going to call Grams and tell her you are sick."

"Paige no…"

"Yes Phoebe, we have to get you better…" She was interrupted by Phoebe, who lent over and started vomiting again. Paige held her hair out of the way just like before. What's wrong with Phoebe? This can't be normal…unless…no…Paige thought to herself.

"How are you feeling now sweetie?" she asked when Phoebe stopped.

"I've felt better," Phoebe said trying to smile. Paige smiled back and gave her hand a gentle squeeze.

"I'm going to wash this out, and then I'm going to call Piper, seeing as though you don't want me to call Grams okay? If you need me just yell." Phoebe nodded.

Paige grabbed the bucket and went into the bathroom. She emptied the bucket into the toilet and began to rinse it out. When it was clean, she went back to her room and put it next to the bed for Phoebe in case she needed it. Seeing Phoebe laying there curled up broke Paige's heart. She went and sat down on the bed next to Phoebe. Phoebe rolled over and snuggled into Paige. Paige lent over and grabbed the phone from next to the bed, and dialed Piper's cell phone number. C'mon Piper, answer the phone, she thought.

"Hello?" Finally Paige thought.

"Piper, its Paige. Phoebe's sick, she's not well at all."

"What's wrong with her?"

"She fainted earlier, and she's been vomiting and is running a fever." Paige could feel tears on her leg - Phoebe was crying. Paige began to stroke her hair.

"I'll be right over."

"Okay, see you soon." Paige hung up the phone. "Piper's on her way around okay honey? We're gonna take care of you." Phoebe nodded and curled right up into Paige's lap. About ten minutes later, they heard a knock at the door. "That will be Piper; I'll just go let her in. I'll be right back okay?"

Paige slid out from under Phoebe and went downstairs and answered the door. "Hey Piper, come in. She's upstairs in my room." Piper went inside and shut the door behind her. "Okay." Paige led her upstairs into her room. Piper went in and sat down next to Phoebe. "Hey chicken, how are you feeling?" Piper asked her. She put her hand on Phoebe's head. "Pheebes you're really hot." Phoebe just lay there. "Yeah, so Paige told me."

"Paige do you have a thermometer?" Piper asked.

"Yeah, I'll get it for you." Paige went to the bathroom and grabbed the thermometer out of the cupboard. She took it back to Piper and sat down on the other side of Phoebe. "Open up," She said to Phoebe. Phoebe opened her mouth and Piper put the thermometer in. A couple of minutes passed and Piper took the thermometer out of Phoebe's mouth. "103.4, Pheebes we're gonna take you to the hospital okay. You need to see a doctor." Phoebe burst into tears. "No! Piper I don't want to go. Don't make me!" She rolled over and buried her face in Paige's lap. Piper looked at Paige as if to ask why not.

"Come on sweetie, you have to go. You want to get better don't you?" Paige asked her. Phoebe nodded. "You'll come too won't you?"

"Of course I will, if that's what you want. Come on now we have to get you dressed." Paige grabbed a pair of sweat pants and a long sleeved top for Phoebe to change into. "Do you want some help?"She asked.

"Yes please." Paige helped Phoebe to stand up and held her while Piper dressed her. When she was dressed, the three girls went downstairs. Paige grabbed her keys and locked the door behind them. Piper unlocked her car and helped Phoebe to get in to the back. Paige sat next to Phoebe and held her hand. Piper climbed into the driver's seat and started the car.

It was a short drive to the hospital. Luckily Phoebe didn't have to wait for long to see a doctor. When her name was called Piper asked if she wanted one of them to go with her. Phoebe shook her head. She got up and followed the doctor into one of the rooms. Paige could feel tears spring into her eyes. "It's okay Paige, don't worry she'll be fine. She's just got the flu or something." Piper gave Paige a hug. She was glad Phoebe had someone like Paige to look up to.

A few minutes later, Phoebe came out of the room, looking like she was going to cry. "Is everything okay?" Piper asked her, even though she could clearly see that everything wasn't.

"Yeah, he said it just seemed like the flu and to drink plenty of fluids and to rest. He took a blood sample to just to make sure and said that he'd call in a couple of days with the results." The whole time she was talking she was staring down at the floor. Paige went over and gave her a long hug. Piper looked from Paige to Phoebe, knowing that there was something going on that they weren't telling her. "Come on Pheebes, Let's go home. We'll drop you off on the way okay Paige?"

"No! I want to go with Paige." Phoebe said defiantly.

"Is that okay with you Paige?" Piper asked.

"Yeah that's fine Piper. I don't mind at all. I'll take good care of her," Paige smiled.

"Alright then as long as you're sure. Let's go." It was a silent drive back to Paige's. Piper couldn't help but be curious as to why Phoebe didn't want to come home. She knew that Phoebe hadn't been herself lately and she'd been a bit worried. She was still worried, but for a slightly different reason. When they pulled up, Phoebe announced that she was going to lie down for a little while. They went inside and Phoebe went straight upstairs. Paige went into the kitchen to get a drink. "Do you want anything?" She asked Piper.

"No I'm fine. Paige, is Phoebe okay?" Paige froze, she knew that Piper knew something was going on, and wasn't sure how to answer her. "I'm not really sure," she answered slowly, close to tears. Piper looked at Paige and could see there was something she wasn't telling her. "It's okay Paige, you don't have to tell me," Piper went over to her and gave her a hug.

"It's not that I don't want to tell you Piper, I've been trying to get Phoebe to tell you herself…she won't. She only told me yesterday but…" Paige was shaking.

"Come on Paige, let's go and sit down," Piper kept her arm around Paige. She knew whatever was going on was serious. She knew Paige well enough to know she never cried. She was like another sister to Piper. Ever since Paige's parents died, she had felt a strong connection to Paige. Piper was the one Paige went to when she needed a 'parent'. She had practically lived at their house after her parents died. They sat down on the couch. Piper continued to hold Paige who was still crying. "Shh Paige it's okay. Let it out honey."

"It's Phoebe…she was…I can't Piper. Look give me a day or two to convince her to tell you and if she won't, I'll tell you, I promise." Paige wiped her eyes, and clung onto Piper. Piper stroked her hair. "I'm gonna go home now and let you two…talk. If you need anything just call me no matter what time okay, day or night. I'll tell Grams that Phoebe's going to be here a bit longer okay." She gave Paige one last hug and walked out the door.

Paige went upstairs to check on Phoebe. When she got to her room, she saw that Phoebe was crying. She went and lay down on the bed next to Phoebe and pulled her close. "What's wrong sweetie?" Paige asked.

"The doctor thinks I could be pregnant." She said with her back to Paige.

"Oh Phoebe," Paige rolled her over so that Phoebe was facing her. "We'll get through it." Paige kissed her softly. "Let's worry about it when the time comes okay?"

"I can't Paige, I'm worried now! Don't you get it? I could be pregnant…with a baby! It's alright for you it's not your life that could change, that could be over!" Phoebe looked at Paige who had tears in her eyes. She could see how much she'd hurt Paige. "Paige…I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. I'm just scared." Phoebe sat up. She felt terrible. I can't believe I was so horrible to Paige, she's been nothing but kind and supportive, and I shove it all back in her face.

"It's okay Pheebes, I know you didn't mean it," Paige said sitting up beside her. Paige wrapped her arms around Phoebe's waist. "I'm here for you no matter what. If it turns out you are pregnant, I'll do everything I can to help you out, I promise." Phoebe turned to look at her. She brushed a strand of hair out of her face and lent in to kiss Paige. "That's the most beautiful thing anyone's ever said to me," Phoebe said smiling, as she kissed Paige again. Paige kissed her back this time with desire. Paige broke away first. She was touched. It was the first time Phoebe had kissed her first. Paige could feel the electricity in the air. She looked into Phoebes eyes. Paige kissed her, this time with more passion than before, her tongue exploring Phoebe's mouth. She could feel Phoebe doing the same to her. Paige continued to kiss Phoebe as she lay her down on the bed. Her hands slid under her top. Paige ran her hands over the smooth skin of Phoebe's stomach. She could feel Phoebe's hands in her hair. She kissed Phoebe on the neck, and her hands found Phoebe's breasts. She gently caressed them through her bra. She heard Phoebe make a noise. Paige stopped. "Are you okay baby?" she asked. "Yeah, I'm just a little nervous. I've never…been with a girl before." Phoebe blushed. "Have you?" she asked Paige. Paige nodded. "Are you sure you want to do this?" she asked Phoebe, who nodded shyly. "If you want to stop at anytime just tell me okay. I'll understand. I won't hurt you Phoebe, I promise." Paige said softly.

"Okay," Phoebe whispered. She kissed Paige with a passion that she'd never felt before. She ran her hands through Paige's hair and began to explore her body. Paige broke away from Phoebe's kiss and took her shirt off. Underneath she was wearing a lacy purple bra. Phoebe was stunned by Paige's beauty. Her creamy skin was flawless. Paige felt Phoebe's hands caress her breasts and moaned softly. Paige leant down and slowly took Phoebe's top off. She worked her way down Phoebe's body with kisses - first she kissed her neck, then her chin, between her breasts, and her stomach until she reached the waistband of Phoebe's pants. She undid the tie on them and slid them off. Paige reached for Phoebe's hands and placed them on her hips. Phoebe's hands found the zipper of Paige's jeans and she undid them. Paige slipped her jeans off, and Phoebe noticed that her underwear matched her bra. Paige moved on top of Phoebe and began to kiss her again. She could feel Phoebe's body trembling beneath hers. Paige looked down at her. "Do you want to stop?" she asked Phoebe gently. "Is it gonna hurt?" Phoebe asked with tears in her eyes.

Paige slid off Phoebe and held her close. "It shouldn't, but if you feel any pain just tell me okay. We can do this another time of you like…" Paige said drawing circles on Phoebe's stomach with her fingers. She could feel Phoebe begin to relax. Phoebe lent over and kissed Paige. "It's okay Paige," she whispered. Paige placed her hand on Phoebe's thigh and began stroking it gently, not breaking the kiss. Paige ran her hands up Phoebe's body and through her hair. "You're so beautiful," she whispered in Phoebe's ear. Paige slid her hand between Phoebe's legs, feeling a welcome wetness. Phoebe moaned softly when Paige touched her. Paige slid Phoebe's underwear off, with one hand and removed her bra with the other. She moved on top of Phoebe once more. Phoebe felt Paige's fingers inside her, loving every minute of it. Paige just seemed to know just the right places to touch her. Paige could feel Phoebe's breathing begin to get faster. She began to tease Phoebe, moving her fingers slowly until she could no longer stand it. Phoebe kissed Paige, hard. Paige could feel Phoebe climax. She moved her fingers faster and faster, as Phoebe moaned with pleasure. Paige rolled off Phoebe and lay beside her on the bed, both taking a moment to catch their breath. That was amazing Phoebe thought, staring at Paige.

Phoebe rolled onto her side so that she was facing Paige. She felt her hand begin to wander. Before she knew it, her hand slipped into Paige's underwear. Paige gasped. She wasn't expecting Phoebe to touch her. Paige took her underwear off. Phoebe moved her hands to Paige's back and undid her bra. She slid one hand back down between Paige's thighs, feeling her wetness on her hand. Phoebe began to tease Paige, moving her fingers in slow circles. When she could no longer stand it, Paige placed her hand over Phoebe's. Phoebe moved her fingers faster until she felt Paige climax.

A few minutes later, Paige felt Phoebe's head on her chest and her arm around her waist. She looked down at Phoebe with tears in her eyes. "I love you Paige," she heard Phoebe say softly. "Thank you."

"I love you too Phoebe," Paige said giving her a soft kiss on the forehead. "I always will."