A/N: Okay, so I'm at school, bored, and decided to write and upload the next chapter. Here it is!
Disclaimer: Wish I owned charmed, I'd write myself in as character and run off with Cole Turner to Fiji.
7:
Temptations.
Paige turned around and noted Phoebe standing in the doorway, her arms were folded and she had a questioning look on her face. ''You're dating who?'' she looked at her baby-sister, who didn't know what to say. A soft blush crept onto Paige's cheeks and she let her teeth bite down on her bottom lip. ''Paige..'' Leo said from behind her. ''I..- I well, I'm dating Cole.'' She confessed quietly, looking down at the floor. She couldn't look at her sister, being afraid of what she was going to say or do. ''Cole? As in Cole Turner?'' Phoebe unfolded her arms and walked towards Paige, whose eyes were still watching everything but Phoebe.
Phoebe could feel the rage growing inside of her as she watched her baby-sister nodding her head almost invisably. ''No Paige. He's dead.'' She replied, not wanting to believe it. Oh here we go. Paige thought. Now I have to confess that I've brought him back and everything will be my fault. How could I be so stupid? She looked up and into her older sister's eyes.
''I brought him back.'' She folded her arms trying not to show how nervous she was. ''Paige!'' Leo called out in frustration. ''Leo..please.'' Phoebe said, her voice shaking with anger. ''Why Paige?'' her eyes settled back on Paige. ''Look, I didn't mean to okay? I wanted to summon him, but the spell must've backfired or something, because when the smoke disappeared he was there, alive.'' She explained, preparing for Phoebe to start shouting at her.
''She was in Cole's bedroom, not exactly dressed.'' Leo told Phoebe, glancing at Paige who rolled her eyes. God, Leo. Why can you never be on my side? She thought to herself as she desperatly tried to come up with an excuse. ''Did you sleep with him Paige?'' Phoebe asked.
''Sleep with who?'' Piper's voice sounded. She walked into the kitchen, her dressing gown trailing behind her and a big smile on her face. Her smile faded quickly when she saw the serious looks on everyone's faces. ''What's going on?''
''I slept with Cole.'' Paige admitted, starting to get angry now as well. The youngest always had to get the blame, they never stood up for her. Piper stared and Paige and then glared at her husband, who confirmed Paige's statement by nodding his head.
''For god's sake Paige, how could you do this to me? To us? You said you hated him!'' Phoebe told her baby-sister, the volume of her voice growing louder and louder.
''I didn't choose to like him Phoebe! I didn't want to fall in love with him.'' Paige grabbed her bag up violently and wanted to storm upstairs, but Piper stood in her way. ''Paige do you have any idea how much trouble we can get into now? If the Elders find out..'' Paige cut her oldest sister off, ''I don't care if they find out, they can do whatever they like. It's ridiculous anyway that they decide whether I can date a guy or not. They're not my parents and neither are you.'' She spat.
Piper opened her mouth to reply, but Phoebe was first. ''Get out Paige.'' She said shakily. Paige turned around and peered at Phoebe who seemed livid with rage. ''Get out of the house I can't see you right now.'' She pointed towards the door. ''I live here too Phoebe.'' Paige replied, slightly shocked by the angry look in Phoebe's eyes, she had no idea Phoebe could get this mad. ''Pheebs, you can't send her away.'' Piper tried to calm her younger sister down, but Phoebe shook her head. ''Watch me.'' She looked at Paige who sighed. ''Fine, whatever. I'll just go to Cole.'' She narrowed her eyes slightly and disappeared in a swirl of blue lights.
Cole was making his bed, slightly angry with the rudeness of Leo. Who was he to decide whether Paige could stay or not? Paige was a grown woman and yes Leo was her whitelighter, but that didn't mean he could decide over her lovelife. Especially when it involved Cole himself. Cole fluffed a pillow and threw it back on the bed. ''Damn whitelighters.'' He cursed. Just as he said he heard Paige's voice from the livingroom. ''Cole?'' she called. Cole cocked an eyebrow and straightened his shirt before making his way into the livingroom.
He found Paige standing next to the couch, tears running down her cheeks. ''Paige.. What's wrong?'' he asked walking over to her. ''They found out. Phoebe wanted me to leave the Manor, we had a fight.'' She said quietly, the sobs racking her body. Cole bit his lower lip, ''I'm sorry. Was she that mad?'' Paige nodded and tried to wipe her tears away which was useless because they kept flowing. ''It's okay. You'll work out it Paige, you're sisters.'' He wrapped his arms around her and allowed her to rest her head against his chest. ''I think I crossed the line this time, Cole. Phoebe hates you and I've caused you to ressurrect, she'll never forgive me for that.'' Paige held onto his shirt and closed her eyes, her shoulders still shaking violently. Cole rested his head upon hers lightly and rubbed her back gently in a comforting way.
''It will be fine, trust me. Phoebe doesn't say mad for a long time. Not at you anyway.''
He kissed the top of her head and closed his eyes. ''She told me to leave, Cole. What if it lasts a week? I don't know where to go.'' She whispered against his chest. ''You can stay here for as long as you want, baby. I've got room enough.'' Paige pulled away from his embrace slightly and looked up at him, her eyes red and swollen. ''Thank you.'' She gave him a weak smile. Cole smiled back at her, ''Don't worry about it, at least I'll have someone to keep me warm at nights.'' He kissed her cheek softly, ''Now go and sort yourself out in the bathroom, you'll feel much better.'' Paige nodded slightly and walked off.
Cole watched her go and let a small sigh escape from his mouth. What have we gotten ourselves into. He thought to himself as he made his way into the kitchen, figuring that Paige could probably use some water. He opened the fridge and took a bottle of mineral water out.
Paige checked herself out in the mirror and tied her hair into a loose ponytail. Much better. She thought a small smile playing on her lips. She looked down at her feet and discovered that she wasn't wearing any shoes. Damnit Leo has still got them. She let out a small sigh and made her way out of the small bathroom. She walked into the livingroom and noticed Cole sitting on the couch staring at the wall in front of him. Even by just sitting there you're so goddamn attractive. Paige thought and she shook her head, maybe she shouldn't continue this. The ultra-short fling she and Cole had, or maybe were still having.
Her sisters were more important than Cole, right? Of course they're more important, Paige. They're family. Cole is just another guy that you'll have to dump because of your freaky second life. She bit her lower lip and walked over to the couch. Cole let out a sigh and shifted slightly, she was taking long in the bathroom again. She probably has come to the conclusion that I'm not worth all the hassle. He thought as he stared down at his shoes.
And why would she want to be with me, I've tried to kill her countless times, besides I hated her. Nothing will come out of it. We'll just call it a onenightstand. He smiled slightly to himself and licked his lips that had become very dry. He spun around when he felt a hand on his shoulder and looked into Paige's face. ''Oh, it's you.'' He said. Paige nodded her head and slumped down on the couch next to him.
''Feeling any better?'' Cole picked up the bottle of water and handed it to Paige. She smiled slightly and took it from him, for a short moment their fingers brushed. Cole looked at his fingers and then at Paige, who looked away from him instantly, ''Thanks.'' She said, screwing the top of the bottle and raising it to her lips. Cole bit his lower lip and looked down at his hands, ''You know. Paige. Do you think we should end this?''
Paige drunk some of the clear water and then glanced at Cole. The passion? She thought. The amazing kisses and the great sex. Hmm Never. Just tell him what you think. Tell him Paige. ''Yes.'' She said. ''At least I think so. Everything is against us Cole, and nothing will come from it. We're just a woman and man who.. who are attracted to each other, but not in a way that would last. Eventually we'll fall out and then we're back to where we started.''
She watched Cole turning his head towards her and staring hard at her with his piercing blue eyes. Damn it Paige. She cursed. Why don't you just tell him what you think. Stop thinking with your common sense for once in your life. ''You might be right.'' Cole admitted, though her answer wasn't what he had hoped for. She had just seen him as another guy to satisfy her for one night.
You're really nothing special, Cole. He thought playing with his nails. ''So. Umm, you can still stay here if you like. I'll sleep on the couch.'' He told her. Paige smiled slightly and nodded, ''Thanks. We can just be friends right?'' she took another sip of the water and looked at the bottle, ''Don't you have something with more taste?'' she asked. Cole laughed slightly, ''Coffee right. I'll make you some.'' He pushed himself up from the couch and made his way over to the open kitchen.
Paige swallowed hard and tried not to look at his well-built arms that were visible under the rolled up sleeves of his shirt.
Hours later Paige woke up with a gasp and sat straight up in bed. Her hair was sticking to her forehead and her slipdress to her back. What the.. she thought and looked around the room. This wasn't her bedroom, it was Cole's. What had caused her to wake up so suddenly? She couldn't remember having a bad dream.
''Cole?'' she pushed the covers off herself and got to her feet. It was quiet, only the rain ticking against the window was heard. Then lightening lit up the whole room for a second and it was immediately followed by loud thundering. Paige jumped and placed her hand on the bed not to fall back on it. Damn it Paige it's just thunder. She said to herself as she shook her head slightly and walked out of the bedroom, careful not to bump into anything.
Cole was laying on the couch on his side. He was asleep and breathing deeply. His large frame barely even fitted onto the couch, but with his knees slightly bend he could lay there. The blanket that covered his body rose and fell to the rhythm of his breathing and he moved slightly when the thunder rumbled in the sky. Paige inched into the livingroom and looked around, no-one there. Just Cole asleep on the couch.
She smiled slightly when she saw him, how cute he looked with his hair matted down like that and the fingers of his left hand dug into the pillow underneath his head.
She made her way over to the couch and knelt in front of it quietly, trying not to wake Cole. She didn't understand how he could sleep through this storm, because she figured that was what had woken her up earlier.
Cole moaned slightly in his sleep and shifted causing the blanket to fall to the floor. Paige smiled slightly to herself and picked it up. I can see why Phoebe wanted to be with you. She thought to herself. No stop it Paige. Don't make yourself regret what you've told him earlier. A small voice said in the back of her head. You can't have a relationship with him and that's it. But I haven't had a relationship in such a long time, not one like what this could become anyway. Another voice protestedPaige rolled her eyes I'm going even more crazier than I already am. She thought.
Paige moved the blanket back over Cole's body and stroked his hair gently. ''I wish you weren't so attractive.'' She mumbled quietly, leaning closer to kiss his cheek just as another struck of lightening lit up the room and Cole opened his eyes.
''OH MY GOD!" Paige called out, she leaned away causing her body to fall out of balance and herself to hit her head against that small table that was stood behind her.
''Christ. Paige.'' Cole sat up, once again the blanket fell to the floor. His heart was racing against his chest and he took a deep breath, that had been creepy. To see someone's face so close to yours when it was thundering. ''God. Damnit. Ouch.'' Paige cursed. She sat up trying to regain her breath and rubbed the back of her head. She could feel her heart beating at top-speed in her chest and looked at Cole. It had been just like one of those scary horror-movies, which she didn't dare to watch alone at night.
''Are you okay?'' Cole asked, getting up from the couch and kneeling next to her. ''I'm fine, that's going to be a bump though.'' She mumbled, still cursing herself silently in her mind. You stupid idiot, that was the most idiotic thing you've ever done Paige. Just make a complete ass of yourself, why don't you? ''Let me look.'' Cole insisted, putting his hand on her arm. Paige pulled a face and moved her head, removing her hand. ''Your bleeding Paige, you must've hit the side of the table. Are you feeling dizzy?'' he studied the small cut on the back of her head. ''No. I feel fine just a slight headache.'' Paige turned to face him and looked into his eyes. Cole looked back at her for a moment, deciding whether he'dd kiss her or not and eventually settling on looking away from her and getting up. ''I'll get you one of those ice-packs and then you should go back to bed.'' He told her, ''Wait here.'' He glanced at her again and walked into the kitchen.
Paige watched him walk off and closed her eyes, Paige you moron, you should've kissed him. She heard the same small voice saying in the back of her head and she shook her head slightly trying to get rid off it. She wasn't going to be with Cole, not now not ever, or was she?
A/N: If you liked, please leave a review and give me something to do before I die out of boredom here. Please. Next chapter will be up as soon as I get bored again lol. Xxxx