Always There

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Chapter 7: Operation Break-up

Wyatt being the gentleman that he was walked Jacie home, kissed her goodnight and went to his own apartment.

"Didn't think you would be home tonight," said Chris grinning.

"Well unlike you little brother. I like to take things a little slower," replied Wyatt. He didn't want to rush things with Jacie yet.

"Yeah sure. I bet she kicked you out on your butt," laughed Chris as Wyatt threw a cushion at him.

"Whatever Chris," said Wyatt and he headed into his room. He was taking things slowly with Jacie after what had happened with her ex.

Across the hall in another apartment Jacie sat on the couch thinking. She couldn't believe that Wyatt had finally kissed her. Every other time he had tried someone had interrupted them but it had been worth the wait. A voice distracted her from her thoughts.

"Where's lover boy?" asked Kaila walking in.

"In bed asleep I should think," she replied.

"Everything is ok between you two now though right?"

"Yeah I think so well to be honest I'm not sure. He was a real gentleman and walked me home and kissed me goodnight," she paused for a second and Kaila interrupted her before she could say more.

"But you are worried that nothing else will happen. That maybe it was just a kiss well two kisses."

"Yeah I am. I'm not saying he should have jumped on me but he didn't even make any plans to see me again. Maybe it was just a kiss," said Jacie staring at a hole in her carpet. Kaila sat down beside her friend and placed her arm around her.

"He wants more and you know that. Hell he has fancied you since he arrived here so just give him a chance ok."

"Thanks Kai. You're the best," said Jacie hugging her.

"Yeah I know. Now get some sleep," she said and left the room. Jacie curled up on her bed and soon fell asleep.


Chris awoke the next morning and heard Wyatt whistling in the kitchen. He could tell that his big brother was happy and it made him smile. He had been really worried about him after Wyatt had found out about the original timeline. It must have been awful for Wyatt to know he had been so evil. Chris was glad that Wyatt didn't know the full extent of what he had done or it probably would have killed him. He got dressed and headed out of his room to be greeted by the smell of food. Chris was shocked if Wyatt was in the kitchen normally all you could smell was burning. He entered the kitchen.

"Hey bro," said Wyatt without turning round.

"Hi Wy. Are you ok?" asked Chris as he studied the plates of bacon and eggs on the table.

"Yeah why?"

"You're cooking and it still looks like food," joked Chris.

"I can actually cook Chris. Well the basics anyway. Well most of the time," replied Wyatt as a piece of burnt toast popped up. Chris grinned and sat down.

"So what you up to today then bro?" asked Chris munching on some non-burnt toast.

"Open day at Magic School and dad has roped me into giving some tours to kids from the Prep," explained Wyatt joining him at the table with two steaming cups of coffee.

"The Prep?" questioned Chris.

"Yeah it's a place magical kids with mortal parents can go to. It gives them an idea of what Magic School will be like and helps to prepare them for it."

"Oh I see. That's a pretty good idea actually."

"It was Aunt Paige's actually."

"Well have a fun day then. I have to get to Charmed as I'm head chef today," said Chris and he grabbed another piece of toast before orbing out.

Wyatt wasn't looking forward to today. He hated these open days and he would no doubt have to do a tour with some boring old teacher from the Prep. Last time the woman had moaned the whole way round about how big the place was and how tired she was. He was tempted to call his dad and tell him he was sick but he knew he wouldn't get away with it. He finished his breakfast and headed off.


Wyatt arrived at Magic School and located his father.

"Hello son. Are you ready for this?" asked Leo already knowing the answer.

"Oh yeah. Can't wait," replied Wyatt sarcastically.

"I think you will be in for a pleasant surprise," said Leo grinning. Wyatt gave him a suspicious look. Leo just grinned and walked off. He came back over with a group of people still grinning.

"This is my son Wyatt Halliwell. He will be taking you on a tour of the School," explained Leo. He then turned to Wyatt.

"The teacher from the Prep will be along in just a sec. Have fun son," said Leo and he walked off. Leo watched him walk off then turned to the group before him.

"Hi everyone. As soon as your teacher gets here, we will make a move. Any questions before we start?"

"I do. What lessons do you teach," asked a sweet female voice that Wyatt recognised. He turned round to see Jacie standing before him.

"Hey. What are you doing here?" he asked quietly.

"I work at the Prep. Didn't I ever tell you that," she replied grinning. Wyatt shook his head still surprised to see her there.

"Shall we get going then guys," said Jacie turning back to their group. They all smiled at her and followed her and Wyatt.

"So what lessons do you teach then Miss Bolton?" asked Wyatt smiling at her. He could now see why his dad had been grinning so much earlier.

"I teach spell making and I'm also the counsellor there as well. What about you Mr Halliwell," she replied.

"I teach potion making, defence against magic and Magical training."

"Magical Training. What is that?" asked one of the parents.

"Wyatt this is Mrs Samuels, Jordan's mom," explained Jacie laying her hand on the shoulder of a young lad.

"Magical Training is teaching your child how to use and harness their powers to the best of their ability," explained Wyatt. They moved on further and Wyatt told them all about Magic School.

The tour was soon completed and all questions had been answered. Wyatt watched as a young girl ran up to Jacie.

"Hi Jacie," she said smiling.

"Hey Megan. It's good to see you. How are you getting on?" asked Jacie hugging the young girl.

"Great. This place is so cool and look what I can do now," she said and held out her hand. An apple appeared on it.

"That's great honey. I told you, you would get it."

"All thanks to you Jacie. You were right about this being the best place for Megan," said an older woman walking up.

"Just doing my job Mrs Hansen. I'm just glad she is getting on ok and I am still here if you need me Meg. You know how to reach me."

"Thanks Jacie. Bye," she said and walked off with her mom. Jacie walked back over to Wyatt.

"Someone made an impression," he said smiling.

"Yeah being an Empath helps but sometimes it's just listening that these kids need."

"Yeah. So what do you have planned for tonight then?" he asked.

"Um nothing why?" she replied nervously.

"Would you like to go out to dinner?" he asked.

"I would love to," she replied grinning.

"Ok. Well I will pick you up at seven then. I better get off to class," he said and kissed her on the cheek. Jacie grinned and then walked off.


Bianca walked into Charmed and searched for Chris. She knew he was about to finish and would be heading home. She also knew that Kaila was still at work so she wouldn't be a problem. She watched as Chris said goodbye and headed to the door.

"Hey Chris," she said as he approached her.

"Uh hi Bianca," he replied. He felt a bit unsure around her.

"I was just on my way home and saw you were leaving. I thought we could walk home together and get to know each other more," she said smiling.

"Um sure ok then," replied Chris and they walked off together.

As they strolled off Chris never noticed Kaila walk around the corner. She saw them walk off and knew it wasn't a good sign. She was about to go after them when Piper called to her.

"Can I have a word Kaila?" she asked.

"Sure what is it," she replied watching as Chris and Bianca disappeared from sight.

"It's Wyatt's birthday soon and I have planned a little surprise party stroke dinner for him," she explained.

"Oh sounds cool. What do you need my help for?"

"Well I need someone to keep him busy so we can arrange everything."

"Why don't you ask Jacie?"

"Well for one I don't have her number and two I wasn't sure how those two were getting along," said Piper looking away.

"Oh I see well they are getting on very well so I'm sure she can come up with something to keep him occupied for you," replied Kaila grinning.

"Yeah I don't want to know how thanks," said Piper grinning.

"Just let me know the details and I will pass them on. Here's the no for our apartment and my cell. I better get going I have to call in and see a client," said Kaila and she walked off. Piper smiled and turned back to her restaurant. She was happy that both of her son's had met someone especially as both girls seemed really nice.


Jacie heard the knock and quickly pulled on her sandals. She walked over and opened the door to see Wyatt leaning against the doorframe. He looked gorgeous.

"Wow," he said grinning. She looked absolutely stunning.

"Thanks you look great too," she replied smiling.

"Shall we go then?" he asked and held out his hand. Jacie smiled at him then took her hand and he orbed them away.

They reappeared in the alley behind Charmed. Wyatt put his arm round Jacie and guided her into the restaurant. Piper was still there so she came over.

"Hi guys," she said smiling.

"Hi mom," said Wyatt and he hugged her. She sat them down and they both looked at the menu.

"Well I will leave you two to it then," she said.

"Thanks Piper," said Jacie smiling.

A waitress appeared and took their order. Wyatt couldn't keep his eyes off the beautiful girl sitting opposite him. She smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Have I told you how beautiful you look?" he asked.

"You might have mentioned it," she replied blushing a little.

"So tell me about your dad then?"

"He is great. He has pretty much raised me since birth and then when I was 17 dad took on Kaila as well," she explained.

"What happened to your mom?" he asked.

"She left when I was two. She couldn't handle being a mom."

"I'm sorry. Where is she now?"

"Around. I see her now and then but to her I am just a problem she chooses to ignore. Nothing I do is ever good enough for her," she said and Wyatt could tell that this upset her.

"I can't believe anyone could be so cruel about their own child," said Wyatt.

"It doesn't matter. I had dad and he was brilliant."

"I spoke to my dad earlier and he told me he always got on really well with your father."

"Yes apparently they both died in the war and became friends when they were made whitelighters."

"It's kind of strange to think how old they both really are."

"Yeah I know what you mean. Kaila has always referred to him as Gramps."

"So you two have been best friends a long time then?"

"Yeah since we were both really little. Dad really helped her dad when his wife died and then did it all over again for Kai when he died. Her dad was great he was an uncle to me," she said and Wyatt saw the tears in her eyes.

"I'm sorry," he said and took her hand.

"It's ok. Kaila suffered more then I did and I think it made me even closer to my dad. Are you close to your dad?" she asked placing her other hand over his.

"Yeah although I think he is closer to Chris then me. We have always had a great relationship though," he replied. They had finished their meal and were now eating dessert.

"Your whole family seem really close."

"We are. I mean we fight like normally families but when times are hard we stick together.""Yeah I know what you mean. Me, Dad and Kai are like that. Dad wants to meet you by the way," she said and Wyatt sat back in his chair pulling his hand back looking worried.

"I'm not sure I want to meet him," he admitted.

"He is really nice honest," she said.

"Yeah but will he be nice to the man who is seeing his little girl?" asked Wyatt. He could remember how his dad had reacted the first time his sister bought home a guy.

"You're a good guy Wyatt. He will like you. He knows you won't hurt me and that you make me happy. That's all that matters to him," she said taking hold of his hands.

"I make you happy?" he asked they had only known each other a short time and had been dating even less time.

"Yeah I know it sounds crazy but when I am with you I feel safe and it feels right somehow. It never felt like that with Ryan," she said.

"I know exactly what you mean Jace and I feel the same," he said and stood up. He held his hand out to her and pulled her up.

"I really need to kiss you but I really can't do that in front of my mom and dad," he said and gestured to where they stood watching.

"Ok lets go back to mine then," she said and they left the restaurant.


Chris meanwhile had ended up spending the evening with Bianca. He had got to know her really well and he could understand why his other self had fallen for her. He was now walking her back to her apartment and trying to ignore the confused thoughts going through his head. At the door, Bianca turned to face him.

"Thanks for a great evening Chris. I had fun," she said smiling.

"Yeah me too," he admitted and before he could react she kissed him. Chris knew he should pull away but he couldn't and slowly his arms wound their way around his neck and he pulled her to him.

Kaila walked up the stairs and caught sight of her boyfriend kissing Bianca and felt her heart break. She had known this was going to happen eventually but it still hurt. She turned and ran off to her apartment tears blurring her vision. Chris pulled away sure, he had heard a noise but could see nothing. Bianca grinned and then went into her apartment. She had seen Kaila watching them and knew their relationship had just ended.


Authors Note: So are Chris and Kaila finished? What will the family have to say on the matter and will Wyatt enjoy his birthday surprise?