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Chapter Eight

Valentine's Day

When Piper, Leo and their friends got back, they got ready to go back to school. Leo and Piper had arranged their schedules back in October. They did their best to put their classes on the same day and at the same time. That way, they could spend the rest of the day together.

"What are you guys planning for Valentine's Day?" Becca asked the two one day at lunch. "Ben said he had something special planned."

"We're going out to eat. We haven't decided where yet," Wendy replied.

"I don't understand why we should celebrate this holiday. We should be celebrating our love every day, not just Valentine's Day," Piper replied. "Leo and I do."

"Yeah, but I have a feeling that this one will be the one," Becca said.

Piper and Wendy looked at her. "You're not talking about a proposal, are you?" Piper asked.

"Ben and I have been dating since the summer. So Valentine's Day would be the perfect day to do it," Becca replied.

Piper just rolled her eyes. "No offense, but we're eighteen. We are too young to get married."

"What about Andy and Prue?" Becca pointed out. "It could happen."

Piper didn't say answer. She knew that she was right.


On that day, Phoebe was getting ready to go out with Cole while her sisters looked on. "I was wrong about you two. You and Cole have made it past three weeks. In fact, you guys have made it to three months and counting," Paige said.

"It's ok. You weren't the only one. Practically, everyone at school was surprised when we started dating," Phoebe replied.

"What do you guys have planned tonight?" Piper asked.

"We're going to a Valentine's Day party. One of Cole's friends is hosting it," Phoebe asked. "Are you doing anything with Leo?"

"No, we didn't have anything planned," Piper replied.

"Wow, that's surprising," Paige said. "You guys have been going out every weekend since you started dating."

"Well, I think Valentine's Day isn't really a holiday. Love should be celebrated every day, not just today," Piper said.

"You say that every year. Can't you just enjoy today for once?" Phoebe asked. "It only comes once every year."

Piper didn't listen. Instead, she left the room and went to her own room. She shut the door and plopped on her bed. Clearly, her sisters didn't remember her bad experiences with her dates on Valentine's Day.

She remembered that last year, Dan had to cancel on her. The year before that was Jeremy, who she later learned was a big jerk. The year before that was Mark. Mark was one of her old friends. They thought that they liked each other more than friends. On that evening, they found out that they only liked each other as friends.

She listened as the doorbell rang. She then heard Phoebe call good-bye and shut the door. A few minutes later, she heard the doorbell ring again. "Could someone get that?" her mother called and Piper went to answer it.

She was surprised when she saw Leo standing at the door, with a red rose and a small box of chocolate with him. "Happy Valentine's Day," he told her as he handed her the gifts.

"Leo, that's so sweet. I thought we weren't going to do anything though," Piper said.

Leo nodded. "I know. I couldn't help myself," he replied. "I thought we could stay in and watch a movie together and it could be just another date."

Piper smiled and nodded. She let him come in. "I am just sorry I didn't get anything for you," Piper said.

"That's ok. Being with you is all I need," Leo replied. They then put in a movie and made popcorn. Then they cuddled up on the couch. "So why don't you like Valentine's Day?" he asked.

Piper sighed, not knowing if she wanted to tell him. "I…had bad experiences."

"Do you want to talk about it?" Leo asked.

"It's a long story," Piper replied. "The main thing is I don't really celebrate Valentine's Day."

Luckily, Leo respected her answer and they didn't talk about it anymore.

Paige then came by and raised her eyebrows. "I thought you said you didn't have plans,"

"He came by as a surprise," Piper replied.

"I see. Well, have a nice evening. I'm going just to go read a book," Paige said.

Piper looked at her. "Get in here," she ordered.

"Are you sure? I don't want to be the third wheel," Paige replied.

Piper beckoned her and Paige gladly sat on the floor. "Are you sure you don't mind?" Paige asked, one last time.

"Paige, just watch the movie," Piper replied.

After watching a couple of movies, Leo decided that it was time to leave. Piper then walked him to the door. "That was nice of you letting Paige watch the movie with us," Leo said.

"Well, I thought it would be a nice gesture. After all, we weren't on a real date," Piper replied.

"See, it wasn't such a bad Valentine's Day after all," Leo said.

Piper just smiled. "Every day is Valentine's Day with you."

Leo then leanded in for a kiss and Piper took the chance. After they pulled back, Leo said good-bye and headed to his car. Piper waved good-bye and shut the door. She then knew that this Valentine's Day was the best one yet because she was with Leo. He really made her night. She couldn't wait to see what surprises he had in store for her next.