AN: I realize last chapter was a bit confusing and overwhelming, and in this one some things might get a bit cleared (although this chapter is mostly fluff, lol) but let me answer some questions first.
No, Luke was not evil or bad, in the beginning of this chapter I will explain why he was killed. I can't tell you what the connection is yet, but I think next chapter things will start to make sense with why Piper is in all of this mess.
Now, prepare yourself for a fluffy chapter, and a VERY surprising ending...
And by the way, what happened to all you reviewers out there? Thanks for those of you who reviewed, but those who didn't- please remember to!
Chapter 12
OoO I Love You OoO
Leo sat in front of his table full of the notes he made.
He was at his house, and his eyes were closing, even though his brain wouldn't come to rest.
It was far past midnight, and he was trying to figure out what was going on.
He knew the facts;
-'Big Man' was now somewhere in California, probably LA.
-Luke MacMartin used to work for the LA police department and probably figured out the files the 'Big Man' was after, therefore was eliminated in a planned accident.
-Nathan was very likely working for the 'Big Man', and now was the Wyatt brothers' next step in the investigation.
The connection with Piper still remained a mystery.
Could it be that she knew something about this case and was there to find out more? How the hell could she be in that accident when Luke was murdered, and then work for Nathan, and more over- for him?
He rubbed his head and leaned back in his chair.
The tiredness was eating him, and he was craving his bed.
He was surprised by how he wanted Piper to be there next to him so he could press her little body against his.
Was he falling for the woman?
Might as well just admit it, there was no reason to deny the facts.
Thinking of her, he fell into deep sleep on the endless notes and facts in front of him.
---OoO---
Piper lay in her bed with Ronald; his breaths were the only sound in the silent room.
She has been having a hard time falling asleep. As soon as she would close her eyes, an image of Leo appeared.
She remembered what he said about her being different from her sisters.
She used to be just like them if not softer.
Piper was the girl that everyone thought as the most stable, sweet, sensible and carrying out of the three.
Now, no one would recognize her. She was cold, emotionless and most of all lonely.
And it was eating her inside, the way Leo was able to bring back that sweetness in her that died with Luke and their unborn child.
For the first time in three years, she was feeling happy with a man, and she did all in her abilities to deny it.
She shivered as cold wind came through the window, and pulled herself up to close it.
Instead, she looked up at the gloomy sky. Much like her life.
Until she met Leo...
Again he was creeping into her thoughts, and with anger she shut the window, making the dog pick his head up to see what the commotion is about.
"Sorry." She whispered
Ronald, as if understanding, let her snuggle back under the covers, and moved to rest his head on her back.
Thinking of Leo, she drifted of into sleep full of dreams.
---OoO---
On Friday, when Leo came into his office coffee was already served to him.
Piper was no where around, so he looked down at her desk.
Nothing out of the ordinary was there, until he looked inside.
Most of it was just files he asked her to retype or work on, but then he reached a framed picture.
He felt bad doing what he was, but he was just too desperate to find out about her, her past, the connections...
He was surprised to find that in the picture was none other then Luke MacMartin's.
What the hell?
Before he could finish his thought, he heard her coming out of Dobbs's office and hid the picture back where he dug it from.
She looked annoyed as she walked out of Ms. Dobbs's.
"Morning." He greeted with a smile.
"Oh, Hi." She said.
"Dobbs is giving you a hard time?"
"What else is new?" She muttered, sinking into her chair.
"Listen, you interested in a dinner out tonight?" He suggested, praying she would just agree. Just this once...
"You keep asking me that."
"And gladly, you mostly take on my offer."
"True." She confessed.
"So? Is that a yes?"
"Ok." She surprised him by said.
"Ok? That's it? You're not seriously going to make it that easy for me, are you?"
She eyed him.
"Don't push it, Wyatt. I sad yes, so smile and thank me."
He smiled, and thanked her.
"Go to your office now." She commended.
"Hey! Remember who the boss here is!" He called, but walked into his office.
Who was he kidding? No one was a boss to Piper. If ever; it's the other way around.
And that's what he loved about her.
Suddenly he remembered Luke's picture.
Did she know him? Personally? Or was she holding a picture of one of her victims?
Nah, she couldn't be working with the 'Big man', she had no boss, the reminded himself, and grinned.
Something was going on, and sooner or later he would have to talk to her.
Maybe tonight.
He was about to make reservations at a restaurant but got a better idea, something more romantic, like running in the rain. Except the getting all wet part.
A picnic under the stars.
Cheesy, but romantic.
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Leo sat on the blanket he brought and was taking the food he prepared out of the basket when he saw Piper approaching him.
The sun was almost down, and the lighting was dazed, but he could still see her shining beautifully form afar.
Her loose red dress was making waves in the wind, and long beautiful hair was all over her, making her seem like a goddess.
"Hi." He said, all smiling.
"Hi."
He placed a soft kiss on her lips as she set herself next to him.
"A picnic ha?" She said in that voice of hers.
"Go on, mock me, I know it's cheesy." He said.
"Actually... I think this is very nice." She said, shocking him.
"Nice ha? Is this really coming out of you mouth?"
"Hey! I'm not that bad."
"Of course you aren't. You are splendid. And you have beautiful legs." He added.
Piper just smiled like a little angel in a red dress.
They stayed in the part after midnight and at about thirty after they were all over each other. Literally.
"We're in a public place you know..." Piper said between breaths when they broke the kiss for a second.
"I know." He said, and they pulled back patiently, his tongue exploring her mouth.
He knew they shouldn't, but the emotions were kicking.
"You're right, let's go to my place." He said.
"Mine's closer." She said, and minutes later they were in his car on the way to her apartment.
It was just when they got there that he remembered that he has to go up to the sixth floor.
"Forgot that little detail, did you?" She asked.
"Yes. But no worries, you are not getting rid of me that easily." He said, and started climbing the steps, pulling her after him.
"Such enthusiasm..." He heard her say as they were running to the sixth floor like gold was awaiting them up there.
They pushed the door open, and Piper led her into her room, while he got a glance at that peach couch she had, with her ugly dog on it.
Their lips were locked even before they entered her room, and clothes were flying all over the place.
Her dress was easy to take off, which he was grateful for, and soon enough they were under the covers...
---OoO---
He watched her eyes as she looked into his.
She was making circles with her finger on his chest, making him what to eat her.
They were both breathing pretty heavily, but her breath seemed to be settling down, while his was still rushing (Probably because she was on him...).
Finally she put her head down, resting it right under his chin.
He moved his hand up her bare back, then down again, and up, and down, and...
They were both dizzy from the wonderful love they just made with each other.
She was so precious to him, and his feelings were far beyond physical, he knew it now.
"Piper?" He whispered.
"Hmm?" She moaned back.
"I love you."
He only realized what he said after he did. And it was true; he never felt like that about anyone in his life as he remembered it.
Then he realized she wasn't breathing.
He watched as she lifted her head, and slowly slid off of him.
"No you don't." She said coldly.
"You have no idea..." He started, but she was already getting out of bed, grabbing the bed cover after her.
He set up, surprised by her reaction, and saw her backing away from the bed with the cover now around her from just above her breasts and down. It was as if she was trying to run away.
"Piper, I've never felt this way about another woman before. This, what I am feeling for you, can't be anything but love." He said, and saw her head start to shake negatively.
"You have to go away." He heard her whisper, and wasn't sure if he heard right.
He got out of the bed to walk closer to her, trying to understand her reaction, and saw the tears in her eyes.
"Piper, I'm just telling you how I feel, you..."
"Get out." She said, never looking at him.
"Piper..."
"Get out!" Her voice became louder, and he wanted to scream in frustration, but found himself obeying. He couldn't force himself on her.
"If you wish so." He said, and turned around to start getting back into his clothes.
What the hell was going on?!
When he looked back at her, her body was crumpled against the wall, and her head was shaking with tears.
He never saw her like that, she looked miserable but he didn't see why.
Slowly, now full dressed, he left her apartment, hearing her voice screaming to get out in his head.
AN: Wow ha? I bet you didn't see this coming...... wandering what's going on in her head? That, and many other things are in the next chapter; "Connecting The Dots."
BTW, did you notice the chapters are getting longer lately? That's how much I love this story! Lol.