Leo sat at a table at Quake, the restaurant he had agreed to meet Piper in. He was twiddling his thumbs and chewing his bottom lip. He couldn't understand why he was so nervous. Was this not the same Piper that he had known for near 10 years? Was this not the same Piper that he had taken to a beautiful Italian restaurant 50 miles away just last week? He had always felt so comfortable around her, like he could tell her anything. So, why now? Why now of all times did he have to be shaky and vulnerable, when he needed to try his hardest to bring her back into his life as his lover, his soul mate, and his best friend.

If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?

If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?

If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call

If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all

Leo watched Piper enter the restaurant and his mouth flew open. She looked even more beautiful than before, if that was possible. He was lost for words. Maybe it was because now, at this point, he couldn't stand up, pull her into his arms and kiss her with the passion he always had. He had to contain himself, if not for him then for the benefit of their relationship.

Piper sauntered in wearing the little black dress (always did the trick), black heel shoes and her hair flowing in loose curls around her waist. She spotted Leo and gave him a flirty, confident smile. He stood up at the table and held her hand as she approached; he kissed it before she sat down.

It felt just like their first date, the same nerves, the same smile, and the same wow factor at how amazing she looked. He gave a small smile as he thought this.

I never know what the future brings

But I know you are here with me now

We'll make it through

And I hope you are the one I share my life with

"Piper." Leo commented, feigning confidence and flashing her his gorgeous smile, showing her his perfect white teeth.

"Leo" Piper replied. She returned the smile and glanced around the restaurant. "Wow.... this is a really nice place. I can't believe we never discovered this. I think we hunted down every other perfect restaurant on the West Coast."

Leo laughed whole-heartedly. She had a faultless sense of humour and a beautiful aura around her. Everything she said was said with humour and feeling. She thought before she spoke and wouldn't hurt a fly. Leo loved this about her; it meant that he could protect her. He could be the strong, loving man that was lucky to have such a beautiful, happy woman as his girlfriend.

"Yeah." Leo agreed with a nod. "I guess we did. We were always eating out. But I doubt the food's as good as yours" He added with a cheeky grin. He couldn't bear it...he wanted to sweep her up into his arms and kiss her. He wanted to tell her how much he loved her and how much he couldn't let her go. He reached his hand under the table and placed his hand on the small box in his pocket.

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand

If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?

Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

He felt the warmth coming off of the velvet box, like it was just begging to be retrieved from the oven that was Leo's pocket and to be lovingly handed to Piper. To be placed on her ring finger where it could shine and show off it's beauty.

"Leo?" Piper asked with concern. "Are you ok? You look a little...dare I say.... sad"

He faintly heard Piper speaking to him and he shook himself out of his stupor and looked up. He flashed his gorgeous smile once again; assuring her that he was fine. "No...I'm fine. Just...happy to see you again"

Piper blushed and looked down with an embarrassed smile. This made Leo chuckle to himself. It was exactly what she'd done on the first date when he'd said. "I've never met someone as amazing as you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." Leo wondered to himself whether she'd remember him saying that if he said it again. But he thought against it, they were here, at this restaurant, dressed in their best clothes, to talk things through. Discuss what went wrong. He needed her, and he wanted to tell her that madly, but he just couldn't.

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?

If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?

If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?

If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

"Well...I'm happy to see you again." Piper replied, her cheeks returning to their normal colour. "Leo...I'm going to jump straight in. I'm sorry we broke up, I'm sorry I ever doubted that we were a good couple, and I'm sorry that I walked away. Thinking back, I didn't mean any of it. I just...it felt like there was something you were holding back from me, something you couldn't tell me."

Leo was shocked. He hoped they'd get back together, but he never knew it would happen so soon. "There wasn't much I was keeping from you, nothing major. I just...I loved you too much, I was finding it hard to find ways to show you, to tell you how much I loved you. You were just so right for me...you still are."

I don't know why you're so far away

But I know that this much is true

We'll make it through

And I hope you are the one I share my life with

And I wish that you could be the one I die with

And I pray in you're the one I build my home with

I hope I love you all my life

Leo gave the box in his pocket another squeeze; it would come in handy soon. He'd get down on one knee, tell Piper how much he loved her and he'd hand her the ring. The beautiful white gold ring that Paige had helped him choose.

He had missed her, it may only have been a few days since they had broken up, but in those few days he had known. He had known that he couldn't ring her and laugh and joke about his day or ask her about hers. He knew that he couldn't spontaneously turn up on her doorstep with a bunch of roses and a movie to watch. It had hurt him so much to think that he'd lost her.

'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away

And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today

'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right

And though I can't be with you tonight

And know my heart is by your side

"Leo?" Piper questioned. "Do you want to get out of here? Go somewhere more....us?"

Leo laughed. Piper was the intellectual type that enjoyed being spoilt rotten, but this restaurant just wasn't her...it was too posh and upmarket for them and made them feel small. "Yes...lets" He stood up and pulled Piper's chair out, following her out of the restaurant.

They were stood on the cliffs of the bay half an hour later with their shoes removed, enjoying the feeling of the sand between their toes. Leo slowly wrapped his arm around her waist. She looked shocked at first, but then she smiled and leaned her head back against his chest. She looked out over the bay at all the bright lights of the restaurants and clubs, at the few cars dotted on the Bay Bridge. Then she spotted a couple happily making their way across the beach, chasing each other in and out of the sea. She looked up at Leo and smiled. Sure they still had things to work through, it wasn't easy to forget a break-up, but right now, at this moment, it was where she wanted to be.

I never know what the future brings

But I know you are here with me now

We'll make it through

And I hope you are the one I share my life with

AN: Well...that was a P/L chapter!! Wait.... this is a P/L fic...aren't I just the stupidest? Ok...weirdness over. Um.... so that was the P/L chapter I enjoyed writing the most...I'm not so good at the whole fluffiness thing...it's not usually my style, but I gave it my best shot and all I can do is silently hope and pray that y'all enjoyed it. The song I used was Daniel Bedingfield-If you're not the one. So R&R people and I'll update ASAP!!!! (