Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN THE CHARMED CHARACTERS, I DO NOT CLAIM TO OWN THEM.THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!

Thanks to xxxjelliepotatoex for pointing out that I was using the wrong word. I didn't do it on purpose. I get typing fast when I get a good idea, and I don't realize I have put the wrong word!!!

Warning to all Leo/Piper lovers, you may not want to read the rest of this story.

On with the fic…

As he drove, Cole looked over at Piper in the passenger seat, she was looking out the window, enjoying the drive. "Do you like Italian Piper?" he asked her.

"Yes, that sounds good Cole." Piper was a nervous wreck. This wasn't a date. She wasn't betraying Leo. It was just two friends having dinner. Accept it wasn't, the way she was feeling about Cole was making it hard not to call this a date.

When they arrived at the restaurant, Piper could smell the Italian bread baking. "Hmm…. Smells delicious" she said.

Cole smelled her perfume. "Yes it does." he responded.

Once they were seated Piper had a chance to look around at the restaurant. It was a small place, very cozy. There was a candle on every table, and Italian music playing softly in the background.

The candle's flame was dancing across Cole's face. She squirmed in her seat. He looked so handsome. She tried to bring her mind back to Leo, but she couldn't. All she could see was Cole.

Cole was angry at himself. He shouldn't have asked her to dinner. He couldn't control himself around her. He wanted to be with Piper so bad, it was killing him.

The waiter walked up to the table and interrupted the couple's dangerous thoughts. "Welcome to Carsonie's. Would you like to see our wine list?" he asked, his Italian accent was heavy.

After they had selected their wine and ordered their meals Piper spoke up. "Do you come here often?" she asked.

"Yes, the food is great. The owner, Frank Carsonie, is an old friend of mine." he said. This place has been here for about fifteen years, it's an undiscovered treasure"

The waiter brought their wine. Cole poured them both a glass. He watched Piper sip her wine. She was graceful. He watched the liquid roll between her lips softly. He stifled a groan.

"So how is your club doing?" he asked instead. Piper seemed a little nervous to him. Was she regretting coming? Was she thinking about Leo? That thought felt like a knife to the heart.

"It's going good. I had to hire a new assistant manager. I had to fire Justin, he was stealing money from the drawer, and he was stealing the bartender's tips." she said.

"How is the new one working out?" Cole took another sip of his wine.

"Melissa? She's great. Phoebe recommended her." Piper realized she had mentioned her sister's name. "I'm sorry Cole, I didn't mean to bring her up."

Cole reached out and covered Piper's hand with his own. "Piper, stop. I don't care if you mention her. I am over her. A part of me will always care about her, but I don't love her anymore. " he had to bite his tongue to keep from adding 'I love you.'

Their dinners came and as they ate they talked more about P3, and then Cole's job. Piper realized she was having a blast. Cole was so funny talking about his job. She couldn't quit laughing when he made fun of his boss.

Piper couldn't remember the last time she had been out like this. When was the last time Leo and her had gone out? They were always so busy fighting demons, training charges, running a club, or stressing out about family.

After he paid the bill, Cole stood up and helped Piper out of her chair. They walked out to his car, he opened the door and helped her in.

When they made it back to P3, Piper could tell the club was busy, the line was out the door as usual.

She wasn't ready to call it a night though, she was really enjoying Cole's company. "Do you want to come in and get a drink? I think I can sneak you through the line?" she asked him.

"I would love to." he said, relieved. He hadn't been ready to leave her yet. They went inside the club, there was a crowd out on the dance floor. The DJ that was playing tonight was doing a great job. They ordered a couple of frozen drinks, and made their way to the alcove reserved for Piper and her sisters.

Cole couldn't believe how incredible she looked. He loved making her laugh. Her whole face lit up.

Cole stood up. "Piper, would you like to dance" he asked her, extending his hand.

"I would love to Cole, but I thought you hated dancing." she said as she took his hand.

"I don't hate it, I'm just not very good at it." he replied, leading her to the dance floor.

The next song started, and Piper gasped. What a fitting song to dance with Cole to, it was 'Hero' by Enrique Iglesias.

'There's nothing wrong with dancing.' Piper told herself, but she knew there was. The way she was feeling about Cole was to strong and she shouldn't be this close to him, but she also couldn't pull away.

As they danced Cole was softly singing the words in her ear. He didn't even know he was doing it. He was lost in her scent, the feel of her body moving against his as the song played.

Would you dance
if I asked you to dance?
Would you run
and never look back?
Would you cry
if you saw me cry?
And would you save my soul, tonight?

Would you tremble
if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh?
Oh please tell me this.
Now would you die
for the one you loved?
Hold me in your arms, tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

Would you swear
that you'll always be mine?
Or would you lie?
would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care...
You're here tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.

Oh, I just want to hold you.
I just want to hold you.
Am I in too deep?
Have I lost my mind?
I don't care...
You're here tonight.

I can be your hero, baby.
I can kiss away the pain.
I will stand by your forever.
You can take my breath away.

I can be your hero.
I can kiss away the pain.
And I will stand by you forever.
You can take my breath away.
You can take my breath away.

I can be your hero.

Piper couldn't believe the way it felt to wrapped in Cole's strong arms. She felt like she was on fire. He was singing the song , his lips barely brushing her ear as he sang. She thought she would melt from the heat in her. She had never felt like this before.

Cole moved his head a little to meet Piper's eyes. What he saw in them took his breath away. Could she have feelings for him?

Before Cole could stop himself, he leaned down and softly pressed his lips to hers.