Phoebs005: A new reviewer? Thank you for your kind words! The reason why I
haven't written any fanfiction before this, is because I knew that I would
never be satisfied unless I did it properly, and to do that, there's a lot
of research involved. And a lot of time. The truth is, that where I live,
they stopped showing Charmed. Horrible I know! I never even knew of Prue's
death until I started reading fanfic! But thanks to a lot of handy websites
out there, I soon caught up. The next step was downloading episodes to
watch. I tried to learn a lot about Charmed, to make my fic as close to the
original story that made me fall in love with it, as possible.
Chantedly: I agree with you about Talia. She's taken a life of her own. Thanks for offering to help me. You should get a more specific email after I post this chapter.
Prue101: A bit of madness is good for all of us sometimes. It's when you take it too far that it gets you into trouble. The white, padded walls kind of trouble. . . I should know. No need to worry though, the nice men in the white jackets say I'm all better now! ;-)
And here's the next part! Enjoy!
**************** Chapter 19: The flavour of a Kiss
"Thanks mum, the club was great tonight, " said Wyatt giving his mother a peck on the cheek as the group left the club.
"Yeah, thanks Mrs. H," contributed Josh, who was walking with his arm around Talia's waist.
Talia didn't hear Piper's answer, or the rest of the conversation. She withdrew to her own thoughts.
Valdis had taken her by surprise. He didn't fit in with who she was supposed to be now. His "bad boy" image was in direct contrast with her desire to become good. They had a lot of fun that night a few weeks ago, but Talia had supposed that, that would be the last time she saw him.
There was something about him that she couldn't put into words. He was bad for her, mortal or not, and she knew it. He exuded danger and she was drawn to it like a moth to a flame. She'd never felt like this about any boy before. She didn't like it she decided. He made her feel weak.
Talia made her mind up with all her Haliwell stubbornness. From now on, she would keep her distance from this stranger that held such power over her.
She threw a sideways glance at Josh and thanked her lucky stars that he hadn't noticed her little display with Valdis. Josh caught her looking and smiled at her. She smiled back.
"Mum, I'm going to walk Josh over to his car," she said to Phoebe.
Judy would be sleeping over tonight. Bunking with Talia, but Josh of course had to go home on his own.
They walked hand-in-hand to the red convertible. Josh's parents were rich, Talia knew, and the beautiful car had been a birthday present. When they reached the car they turned to face each other.
"I had a great time tonight," said Josh softly.
Talia looked up into his honest, blue eyes that twinkled at her. What was wrong with her? Josh was cute, sweet and he cared for her. When his kind eyes looked at her like that, she felt her knees going soft. The smile that softly lit up his face was meant only for her. All thoughts of anyone, and everyone, else were immediately erased from her mind.
"Me too," she said smiling back, meaning it. She pulled his jacket, which he had draped around her shoulders when they came out of the club, tighter. There was a chill in the air and she wasn't wearing much under the jacket.
He noticed immediately.
"Cold?" he asked putting his hands on her shoulders, then rubbing them up and down her arms in an attempt to warm her up.
"No," she grinned at him. "Just a ploy to get you to come closer."
"You don't need ploys to get me to do that," he laughed.
They both moved their heads towards each other. Their lips met in the middle. Initially the kiss had been soft, but it soon deepened. Talia intertwined her fingers in his blond hair. She felt his hands drape themselves around her waist. He smelled of soap. She had a brief impression of sunshiny days. She felt safe and treasured in his arms. Their flirty banter had always left her wandering what his lips felt like on her own. And now she knew. They were warm and moist, tender and soft and demanding. Talia found herself wishing that the kiss would never end.
Josh explored Talia's mouth with his tongue. She tasted of vanilla, he decided. Despite the smoke-filled club they had just exited, her hair smelled of it, too. He closed his eyes and surrendered himself to the very essence of the girl he loved since the moment he saw her. Josh knew at that very moment in time, that for the rest of his life, he would think of her every time he smelled or tasted vanilla.
When the kiss finally ended, both of them were slightly out of breath. Josh brushed a tendril of silky smooth hair away from her face.
"Keep the jacket," he said before getting into the car, "you can give it to me on Monday at school."
Josh drove off, leaving Talia to walk, alone, back to Phoebe's car where, her family was patiently waiting for her. She knew they had witnessed hers and Josh's goodnight kiss and she just knew she'd be teased about it! The benefits of having a family, she thought! Taking a deep breath, she turned towards the car and started to walk in their direction. But, the night couldn't hide the grin that nearly split her face in two.
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A/N: Did you honestly think I would've forgotten to ask you to review?
Here's the thing: Talia and I are confused. Valdis or Josh? That is the question. We need YOU to help us make up our minds. Please review and tell me what you think. Argue for your choice. We need you to convince us that whomever you decide Talia should be with, is the right choice.
Chantedly: I agree with you about Talia. She's taken a life of her own. Thanks for offering to help me. You should get a more specific email after I post this chapter.
Prue101: A bit of madness is good for all of us sometimes. It's when you take it too far that it gets you into trouble. The white, padded walls kind of trouble. . . I should know. No need to worry though, the nice men in the white jackets say I'm all better now! ;-)
And here's the next part! Enjoy!
**************** Chapter 19: The flavour of a Kiss
"Thanks mum, the club was great tonight, " said Wyatt giving his mother a peck on the cheek as the group left the club.
"Yeah, thanks Mrs. H," contributed Josh, who was walking with his arm around Talia's waist.
Talia didn't hear Piper's answer, or the rest of the conversation. She withdrew to her own thoughts.
Valdis had taken her by surprise. He didn't fit in with who she was supposed to be now. His "bad boy" image was in direct contrast with her desire to become good. They had a lot of fun that night a few weeks ago, but Talia had supposed that, that would be the last time she saw him.
There was something about him that she couldn't put into words. He was bad for her, mortal or not, and she knew it. He exuded danger and she was drawn to it like a moth to a flame. She'd never felt like this about any boy before. She didn't like it she decided. He made her feel weak.
Talia made her mind up with all her Haliwell stubbornness. From now on, she would keep her distance from this stranger that held such power over her.
She threw a sideways glance at Josh and thanked her lucky stars that he hadn't noticed her little display with Valdis. Josh caught her looking and smiled at her. She smiled back.
"Mum, I'm going to walk Josh over to his car," she said to Phoebe.
Judy would be sleeping over tonight. Bunking with Talia, but Josh of course had to go home on his own.
They walked hand-in-hand to the red convertible. Josh's parents were rich, Talia knew, and the beautiful car had been a birthday present. When they reached the car they turned to face each other.
"I had a great time tonight," said Josh softly.
Talia looked up into his honest, blue eyes that twinkled at her. What was wrong with her? Josh was cute, sweet and he cared for her. When his kind eyes looked at her like that, she felt her knees going soft. The smile that softly lit up his face was meant only for her. All thoughts of anyone, and everyone, else were immediately erased from her mind.
"Me too," she said smiling back, meaning it. She pulled his jacket, which he had draped around her shoulders when they came out of the club, tighter. There was a chill in the air and she wasn't wearing much under the jacket.
He noticed immediately.
"Cold?" he asked putting his hands on her shoulders, then rubbing them up and down her arms in an attempt to warm her up.
"No," she grinned at him. "Just a ploy to get you to come closer."
"You don't need ploys to get me to do that," he laughed.
They both moved their heads towards each other. Their lips met in the middle. Initially the kiss had been soft, but it soon deepened. Talia intertwined her fingers in his blond hair. She felt his hands drape themselves around her waist. He smelled of soap. She had a brief impression of sunshiny days. She felt safe and treasured in his arms. Their flirty banter had always left her wandering what his lips felt like on her own. And now she knew. They were warm and moist, tender and soft and demanding. Talia found herself wishing that the kiss would never end.
Josh explored Talia's mouth with his tongue. She tasted of vanilla, he decided. Despite the smoke-filled club they had just exited, her hair smelled of it, too. He closed his eyes and surrendered himself to the very essence of the girl he loved since the moment he saw her. Josh knew at that very moment in time, that for the rest of his life, he would think of her every time he smelled or tasted vanilla.
When the kiss finally ended, both of them were slightly out of breath. Josh brushed a tendril of silky smooth hair away from her face.
"Keep the jacket," he said before getting into the car, "you can give it to me on Monday at school."
Josh drove off, leaving Talia to walk, alone, back to Phoebe's car where, her family was patiently waiting for her. She knew they had witnessed hers and Josh's goodnight kiss and she just knew she'd be teased about it! The benefits of having a family, she thought! Taking a deep breath, she turned towards the car and started to walk in their direction. But, the night couldn't hide the grin that nearly split her face in two.
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A/N: Did you honestly think I would've forgotten to ask you to review?
Here's the thing: Talia and I are confused. Valdis or Josh? That is the question. We need YOU to help us make up our minds. Please review and tell me what you think. Argue for your choice. We need you to convince us that whomever you decide Talia should be with, is the right choice.