Hey! i just realized I already have chapter 9 done, so here it is! (lol, I know, Im being kinda slow lately...)
Chapter 9On Saturday, Leo and Piper spent at least an hour on the phone, until Prue unplugged it so she would use it.
On Sunday, they had lunch together, then spent the rest of the evening studying for a calculus tells on the next day.
At school on Monday, by lunch time, all school knew about Piper's and Leo's date (at least it seemed like that to piper), and she was sure that Ally was behind letting everyone know. From her "kindness" of course.
But piper didn't let that bother her. The test went pretty well (thanks to Leo's help the previous day), and she loved the way Leo started looking at her.
Piper had no idea what was expecting her at home.
She knew something was wrong as soon as she walked into the manor.
No one was there.
Grams is always home at that hour, and Prue said she had the afternoon off.
Piper walked into the kitchen, and saw that there were two massages on the massage machine.
The first one was from Phoebe; "Hi! Where is everyone? Anyway, school just got over, and I'm going to my boyfriend's. My cell phone is still not working, so don't try calling me... I'll be home before seven tonight. Bye!"
The next massage was the one that made piper go Blanch.
It was from her other sister Prue; "Hi... It's me... Um, Piper, you are probably getting this massage... look, I just want you to stay calm and not to worry too much... Grams had a stroke, and I am down at the hospital with her right now. She didn't wake up just yet, but the doctors said they are expecting her to in a couple of hours or so... just call me as soon as you get home."
It took piper at least a minute to take in what Prue said.
When she finally did, her hands started shaking as she reached for the phone.
Prue answered after the first ring.
"Hello?" Prue's voice was not as cheerful as it usually is.
"Prue?" piper managed. Then continued;
"What happened? Is Grams ok?"
"The doctor said she is fine for now, but they are going to keep her here for a few days."
Piper let out a breath she was holding, then asked; "How did it happen?"
"I came home from work and found Grams on the floor."
Piper thought for a second, the decided; "I'm coming down there." She said.
"No, honey you can't, you have to wait for Phoebe to come. I couldn't reach her on her cell." Prue said.
"I know, it's not working." Piper said, then continued; "I'm so scared..." piper mumbled.
"I know, so am I sweetie... Listen, I'll call you if there is any news of her condition, you wait for phoebe, then the two of you come down here. Ok?"
"Ok." Piper said, almost whispering.
"It's going to be alright piper, I promise."
"Ok."
Piper hung up, and set on a chair, staring at the floor.
Tears suddenly started freely going down her face. She didn't expect things to get so bad so soon. She wished she could go see Grams, but knew she had to wait for phoebe like Prue said. It was only 4, and phoebe won't be home till seven.
Piper felt very miserable about the situation, and a picture of Grams on the floor kept coming to her.
Her mouth felt dry, and she realized she was hungry. She dragged herself to the fridge, and took out a yogurt carton.
She was so out of it, that she ended up taking the lid off and throwing the carton away.
Piper then looked at the lid she was holding and felt slightly confused, but just licked it and was satisfied.
After a while the door bell rung.
Piper was sure it was phoebe, but as she walked to the door she realized that phoebe wouldn't be ringing the door bell. Maybe she forgot her keys?
But it wasn't her sister, it was Leo.
It took her a moment to remember that he was supposed to pick her up at 5 today... and it probably was by now.
He had one of his big smiles on.
"Hey piper, you ready to go?" Leo asked.
Piper just couldn't bring herself to say anything.
After a few moments, Leo seemed to realize something was wrong.
"Piper? You look pale... are you ok?" He took a step closer to her, and looked closely, then said; "You've been crying... what happened?"
Finally piper answered; "Grams had a stroke. She's in the hospital with Prue..." her voice cracked, and she covered her face with her hands, tears streaming down.
Slowly, she felt Leo's arms circling her, and finally embracing her with a hug.
Piper didn't know exactly how long she stand like that, crying and sobbing, with Leo holding her, but after a while he started leading her into the house, and set her down on the couch.
"Where is Phoebe?"
Piper shook her head. "She'll be back in a few hours..." she said.
"Ok. Ill get you something to drink, you stay here."
He walked off to the kitchen, and came back with some orange juice, and handed it to Piper's still trembling hand.
She managed a thankful smile, and slipped off the juice.
Leo was very understanding and carrying. He sat down next to piper, and put a hand around her.
Piper accepted it thankfully, and they both leaned back on the couch.
"I never thought... that it will get this far... I mean Grams always had health problems, but I didn't think... she is like our mother..." piper mumbled.
"I know, it will be ok. Is it serious?" Leo asked softly.
"I'm not sure. Prue said she is yet to wake up, and they will keep her there for a few days..."
"We will wait for Phoebe then, and I will take you guys there." He said.
"Oh no... I wouldn't dream of making you do that Leo..." piper began, but Leo stopped her.
"Piper, I want to help. I really do. And I am not going to leave you here alone with what happened. I'll wait for your sister to come here with you."
"Thank you."
Piper couldn't believe how lucky she was to find someone like Leo. But for now all she could think about is Grams. If anything would happen to her... piper would lose it for sure.
