Tempting Trouble

Chapter: 25

Rating: PG-13

Pair: Cole & Piper

Chapter 25

"I really need to get downstairs." Piper said, standing in-between
Cole's legs.

"Don't worry; you won't get in trouble with the boss."

"Very funny."

Just as Cole leaned closer to Piper, for a kiss, the intercom buzzed.

"What's up, Leo?" Cole asked.

"Piper's sister is here."

"I'll be right down."

Phoebe was pacing the length of the bar, wring her hands. She was
worried about what she was going to say, to Piper.

""It will be fine, I promise." Leo assured her.

"How do I tell Piper that Prue wants to vanquish her boyfriend?"

"Very carefully."

Piper was surprised to see Phoebe. She doubted it was another demon
attack, since most demons were registered. The Charmed Ones haven't
had much demon vanquishing in a months.

"What's wrong Phoebe? Don't tell it's a demon problem." She
whispered as she led her sister to the back of the restaurant.

"No, it's not a demon, but we do have a problem."

Piper didn't like the look on her sister's face.

"Why isn't Prue here? What's going on?"

Phoebe took a deep breath and started. "Piper, this is hard for me to
say, so please bear with me."

After Piper nodded her head Phoebe continued.

"Cole's ex-wife came to see us; she wants our help in getting Cole
back."

"No! Absolutely not!"

"I agree, but Prue doesn't like him. She believes Cole will hurt you
or kill us all. After all, we are The Charmed Ones."

"He wouldn't hurt or kill me; he's not a renegade demon. He loves me."

"Piper, I don't want to work with Dawn, but Prue told her yes."

"What? She can't."

"That's not all; Prue lied to Dawn. She doesn't want to help her; she
wants to vanquish Dawn…and Cole.

Piper couldn't believe it. How Prue could hurt her? Think so little
of Piper's feelings?

"Why?" Piper whispered.

Phoebe knew her sister would take the news hard, but this was too
much.

"She doesn't want you with a demon." Phoebe said, holding Piper as
she cried.

"Thank you for telling me, but I can't let her vanquish Cole. I'll
have to come up with a protection spell and potion of my own. I love
Cole and I can't live without him. Miss Prue Halliwell will just have
to accept that or else."

Phoebe knew better than to question her sister; Piper may be sweet
and kind, but watch out if you make her mad.

Cole noticed a change in Piper after her sister left. He needed to
find out what was bothering her and try to make it right.

"Are you okay?" he asked.

"No, I…I'm sorry, but I have to cancel our dinner. I have a bad
headache. "

"Would a couple of aspirin help?"

"No, when I get these headaches all I need is to sleep. I'm sorry."

Cole kissed Piper on the forehead. "I hate to see you in pain. Go
home and I'll see you in the morning."

Piper hugged Cole tightly and whispered. "I love you."

Cole smiled as he watched Piper walk out the door.