Disclaimer: charmed does not belong to me, which makes me very sad! ha-ha!
I WILL finish this story, even if it's the last thing I ever do! Ha-ha! I promise!
I really hated hospitals, more than a lot of things, and I was just glad to get out of there the next day. The doctor had come round and said everything was looking normal but we were instructed to have a hospital visit every three weeks – just to be on the safe side. I hid a yawn behind my hand as Chris bundled up the clothes and shoved them in a bag – there was no need to make him worry more, he'd done enough of that to last several lifetimes. He'd fussed the entire night until it got so late he just conked out on one of the hard plastic chairs, one leg slung over the side of the chair, the other on the floor and his head hanging back limply, mouth gaping open. I had smiled at that – Chris was so cute when he slept with the bangs splayed across his forehead and his face peaceful. I would have liked to have said I did the same but I was worried even though I knew everything was okay. Hardly slept, just laid back, thinking… thinking about everything and then before I knew it Chris had jolted awake, craning his neck.
It was now just after midday and Chris was preparing to take us home… well, back to the Halliwell manor but I liked to think of it as home, especially in this time.
"You ready?" Chris asked, holding out his hand, his bottle green eyes relaxed and happy.
"Hell's yeah… this hospital is giving me the heebie jeebies" And Chris laughed, taking a hold of my hand and pulling me into his chest before the familiar sensation of the blue orbs encircled us, whisking us away. We soon materialised in the middle of the hallway in the manor, the familiar surroundings making me smile. Everything was the same.
"Guys, you're back" Phoebe greeted, a warm friendly smile plastered on her face. She strode forward, Paige not far behind, both of them looking happy.
"Yep, and glad to be" I replied, intertwining my fingers with Chris'. I saw Phoebe glance down, eyes alight with amusement as she tried so hard not to smile but the corners of her lips were beginning to upturn. That made me smile – same old Phoebe, she never changed. Even in the future she was always so charismatic and upbeat.
"Good, that's great, I mean, everything's alright now yeah?" Paige asked, eyes flitting between the two of us.
"It's perfect" Chris grinned, looking bright and refreshed. That sleep must have done him good because he slept for at least eight hours and the dark circles under his eyes had mysteriously vanished.
"Anything to report here? No demon attacks or..?" Chris questioned, gazing at the sisters. I could tell it was to see if they were going to lie or not, see if he could pick up on their 'tells' – Phoebe's was talking too much and Paige's was over exuberance – I laughed silently, thinking about how bad liars they were on occasions and the things they did. It cheered me up just thinking about it.
"Nope, it's been silent on the demon front… nothing to worry your cute little head about" Paige chirped and I chuckled – this family really was the best.
"Yes miss" Chris replied sarcastically, chuckling lightly as he did, "Well, if everything's quiet here you may as well take that rare opportunity and head to bed, catch up on your rest" Chris said and when no one replied I gazed up and found Chris' eyes trained on me.
"Me?" I questioned in surprise, so sure I wasn't that obvious.
"Yes you" He laughed, looking so laid back and at ease it made my heart flutter, "I know you didn't get a wink of sleep last night, so go, rest, sleep, just relax" He instructed. I was about to protest, saying I was completely fine, but Chris silenced me with one stare, raising an eyebrow and giving me a knowing look accompanied by a soft sweet smile and those irresistible puppy dog eyes he just loved to use.
"Fine" I relented "but for your information I really hate relaxing, it's boring" I stated, smiling lightly as Chris laughed, grabbing a hold of my other hand and pulling me closer so we were only a couple of inches apart.
"You'll be out like a light, you'll see" He challenged, grinning widely.
"Oh don't be so sure about that Mr Halliwell" I replied, smirking as he leant down and tentatively touched his lips to mine and the sparks ignited. I completely forgot, or rather, didn't acknowledge that Phoebe and Paige were only standing a few feet away as I kissed him back, my eyes fluttering shut, lost in the moment. One of Chris's hands latched onto my waist and my now free hand glided up his arm, over his biceps and through that unruly hair of his, feeling the soft tendrils through my fingers. I was aware of Phoebe and Paige laughing quietly but I ignored it, just so glad to be back in Chris' arms again.
When it got to the breathless stage of the kiss Chris broke free, breathing heavily, but still kept me close.
"Y'know, kissing me like that is doing nothing for me wanting to sleep" I whispered, grinning when his cheeks turned a faint shade of pink. Phoebe let out a burst of laughter but that was silenced when Paige elbowed her in the stomach. I raised my eyebrows and intertwined our hands again and when Chris made no protest like 'My Aunts are watching' or 'You need your sleep' I began slowly walking backwards, pulling Chris with me. His cheeks now turned a flaming red colour and I smirked when I realised why – his eyes kept flitting backwards to where Phoebe and Paige were trying not to smile – unsuccessfully I might add – looking like gossiping schoolgirls. Without looking I reached behind me and turned the bedroom door handle so the door swung open and walked in. Chris was standing at the doorway, eyes wide and searching but I just grabbed him by the arm and pulled him in, much to the amusement of Phoebe and Paige judging by the ring of their laughter.
When the door shut I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him again more intimately than before and it didn't take long before he responded. Totally forgetting about his embarrassment about before he lifted me off the ground a couple of inches, smiling into the kiss.
As soon as the door shut Phoebe started laughing and she couldn't stop. Soon, Paige joined her to the point where tears were streaming down their cheeks.
"Oh god that was funny" Phoebe exclaimed, wiping her eyes.
"His face though… it was so embarrassed" Paige stated, laughing at the memory of Chris' red cheeks and the look on his face which clearly read 'My family should NOT be seeing this'.
"Who's embarrassed?" Piper asked, waddling down the stairs, one hand on her baby bump.
"Chris" Phoebe replied and Paige nudged her – she wasn't sure if Chris would appreciate his mom knowing about the current events unfolding.
"Why? What's happening?" She asked and that sent Phoebe into another fit of laughter and the two sisters watched, amused, as she made her way to the kitchen, her laughs echoing off the walls. When Piper looked at her in confusion all Paige did was smile mysteriously but not before glancing toward the bedroom door, hoping Piper would pick up the hint. Paige went to follow Phoebe through to the kitchen and then out of nowhere heard Piper burst into a fit of giggles and couldn't help but smile.
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I woke up groggily, peeling my eyes open and looking at the clock on the bedside table. It read just after three in the afternoon. A warm body was huddled up to me and I looked down to see Jade's head resting on my chest, her arm splayed across my torso and her breathing slow and even. I took a minute to just look at her, really look at her, and see how her eyes were fluttering beneath her eyelids which showed she was dreaming and how peaceful and content she looked just sleeping next to me.
I hated having to move, I could just lie there all day, cuddled up next to her, feeling her breathing but I knew I had to. There were still demons to tend to which could pose a threat to Wyatt or my family, new and old, so with a heavy sigh I gingerly lifted up Jade's arm and tried to wiggle out from under her grip but I didn't have to. Jade let out a breath and turned, burying her head into the pillow.
I chuckled and leaned down to place a soft kiss to her forehead. Jade gave a small smile in her sleep so I stood up and pulled on my clothes which were harder to find than I expected. They were tossed around the room ungracefully; my T-shirt was hanging on the bed post, my trousers somehow landed on the chest of drawers across the room and I couldn't even find my socks so I settled for walking on bare feet.
Glancing one more time at the girl tucked up in the big white duvet, her long brown hair sprawled across the pillows wildly I left the room in search of the book of shadows, secretly hoping there were no demons to hunt so I could return.
YAY… another chapter and as I said, I will finish this story – thought I should take a little break from the drama and go all mushy, but don't worry, the drama will soon return! So, please please please review, if I get enough reviews the next chapter will be up with in a day or two! Peace out! Xx