A/N: I'm back with a new chapter!! This time I thought it would be best to start with some Questions/Answers...
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Q: How come Salem is Harvey's rolemodel in life when he's been a cat all the time that they've known eachother?
A: Harvey didn't feel that way until they met outside the shop. By the way, he didn't think in words "That's my hero", he just felt it. If you read chapter 1, you can see that Harvey didn't think too highly of the cat, but obviously that has changed now.
Q: Why was Salem's powers taken away but not his ability to orb?
A: 1) He's got a powerful friend called Drell. 2) So that he can go to his mansion, the other realm, etc.
Q: Explain the whole thing about Sabrina's previous engagement?
A: I like to call it a "semi-demi AU". She was getting married in the show, right? In this "semi-demi AU", she was on her way to the church in a rented limo when suddenly a flash was released from her pointing finger...
"The wall in front of her that was sealing her off from the driver started to blur. At first, Sabrina thought that there was something wrong with her eyesight, but then an image formed. It was like looking at some TV show; you know when they look back at something and there is a blurry frame around the picture... but this wasn't a flashback, it was the future.
Sabrina saw herself, looking about a decade and a half older, folding sheets in a bedroom. A close-up revealed the tired, worn lines on her face, the hints of black circles under her eyes.
The present Sabrina instantly knew where her husband was. "Out with the guys," like every other night...
To her surprise, there was even sound to this show. A loud bang told her, and her older self, that he was home. The older Sabrina sighed deeply.
He entered the room, only a shadow of the former happy young man who was waiting at the church. His eyes were reddened, his movements unsteady as he approached his wife.
"Honey, I'm home," he sluddered.
"Smell too?!" the present Sabrina whispered in surprise when she sensed the odour of old smoke and alcohol.
"Where have you been?"
"Don't ask me that!" he yelled and threw her against the wall. Sabrina felt the pain from hitting it.
"You know what to say!" he continued, still holding her stuck.
"I...I've really missed you..." she said with a fearful voice.
"Happier!" he yelled again and raised his hand...
The picture faded, leaving Sabrina shocked, confused and delirious. She didn't doubt for a second wheiter it would come true or not. With every inch of her body, she knew this was her future.
She left him at the aisle. It was the only thing she could do. As she came out, Harvey rose from his seat (he'd sneaked in) and followed her.
Sabrina turned as he called her name.
"Do you need a ride?" he asked, motioning to his motorcycle. She smiled weakly.
"Okay."
And the rest is history. Now, back to the Q's and A's...
Q: Why did Sabrina's aunts testify against her in the lawsuit trial that the groom's family put on her?
A: You'll find out later. It might be that they were blackmailed into it, we'll see. That story isn't over yet...
Q: Will Libby have a part in the coming plot development?
A: Yes, a semi-demi big part. Read after the faqs.
And finally:
Q: Why aren't you updating your stories as much as before?
A: 1) I've been away 2) I became sick when finally home 3) I can only write when I have inspiration.
It's like one very wise guy once said: "You must sit outside the cave and wait for the dragon to come out. And if you don't pay attention, you might miss it."
Now, it's time for the actual story. Remember, I don't own the show or the familiar characters.
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The morning rain battered the windows. An unknown creature howled from far away.
Inside the "Spellman-Kinkle Residence", as Sabrina liked to call their one room flat, everything was quiet, except for the slow humming that came from the coffee-maker.
Sabrina was up early. Lately, every sound that Harvey made during sleep drove her insane. She stared lazily at the brewing coffee, letting her thoughts return to a year earlier...
Sabrina slowly got out of sleep. Stretching a hand out, she caressed the other side of the bed, only to find it empty. The smell of newly made coffee made it's way into the room. She smiled.
Harvey came in with a tray of fresh bagels. He sat it down next to her and slipped between the covers. He pulled her in and kissed her.
"Good morning, beauty. I let you sleep in today."
"Last night was... wow" she blinked.
"I've got a surprise," Harvey said and toyed with her hair. "I've sold my apartment."
Sabrina stared in surprise at first, but when she saw the naughty look on his face, she started to laugh.
"And where are you supposed to live?" she teased.
A few months later they got engaged, a mutual agreement. It was time to get serious.
"And Harvey didn't even propose," she sighed and poured coffee into a cup marked "Hers".
"Maybe he want's some... well... no, he's not coming up for atleast two hours."
But, as soon as Sabrina had gotten rid of the left overs, Harvey dragged himself into the kitchenette.
"Any coffee?" he asked and rubbed his eyes. Sabrina found herself being annoyed at him again.
"I just threw it away. Didn't think you'd be up before noon."
Harvey opened his mouth to protest but was interrupted by the doorbell.
"Who the hell pays visits at 10AM?" he cursed and went out to open.
Sabrina lingered in the kitchenette. When did things start to change? When did she stop getting the butterflies when Harvey kissed her? It was when the weddingplans began to take over their lives...
"What should we start with?" Harvey had asked. "Not invitations, that's too early. Maybe selecting a church? You know how long the waitinglines are."
The smile that had covered Sabrina's face suddenly felt plastered on.
"Well I...I've always liked the Gateway Cathedral," she answered halfheartedly.
She had just realized that the wedding was REAL.
After that, things had gone in a slow, but steady downward spiral. It started long before "Salem the human" came into the picture. The funny thing was, that Harvey didn't seem to notice any of it. He was as happy as ever, apart from his worries about his dad.
Sabrina froze. The voice in the hallway was devastatingly familiar. Salem was there. Quickly, she smoothed out her hair and tried to look casual in her old robe and worn slippers as she walked out to the guys.
God, he was so sexy. His black turtleneck followed his impressive frame and accentuated his slim waist. The raven hair was styled in a messy way that made him look like a naughty schoolboy.
When their eyes locked, she felt her stomach flutter. Oh yes, there were sure butterflies this time!
Instinctively, Sabrina tightened the robe's belt. Just to mark that she was "unavailable", she put her hand on Harvey's arm.
"What do you want?"
She was a bit too harsh. Harvey looked at her. He was confused.
"He's just wondering if we're interested in a double-date tonight."
Sabrina raised an eyebrow.
"Oh yeah? With who?"
Salem pointed to himself and smiled cockily.
"Why, me, of course."
Sabrina couldn't help but smile back. She motioned a playful punch at him.
"I know that, dummo! But who are you taking with you?"
Salem knew she was jealous. Sabrina saw it. They knew eachother all too well.
"I think you know her. It's Libby Chessler, my new neighbour."
Two jaws hit the floor. The third one showed a wide, triumphant grin.
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"I cant believe we agreed to this!"
Sabrina threw the laundry into the washer. Harvey looked up from the dryer that he was trying to fix.
"Me neither. But come on, Libby's not that bad. I still don't see why you've never liked her."
"You never saw it, you never will. Harvey, you're so up in the blue."
He pointed his screwdriver at her.
"Hey, watch it. Be nice tonight, that's all I ask."
"Okay, okay. But if you show even the slightest hint of flirting with her..."
"Touché."
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High School Graduation.
The air was warm, the students sweaty, but no one cared. It was their day. Sabrina took off her cap and waved at Harvey. She wasn't sure if they were still an "item", but atleast he waved back. As he approached her, Libby appeared at his side, looking up at him with a flirtatious smile.
The girls looked dismissingly at eachother. Harvey stood between them with a naive face. Sabrina nodded coolly at Libby.
"So... good luck," she said.
Libby blinked and smiled slightly. "Good luck... Sabrina. Bye, Harvey, see you around," she purred with a sway of her fake lashes.
Then she walked off towards her family, out of their lives to never return. Or, so they thought...
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"But there is something I don't understand", Harvey said while he fiddled inside the dryer.
"What?"
"Why did Salem come all the way here to ask us out? Why didn't he just call?"
"I don't know." Sabrina started to get heatflashes. "I have to shower. Finish this up?"
"Sure."
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SALEM'S POV
At the "sLiCeRy AfTeR dArK".
They were night and day. One dark and short, the other fair and tall. Both women were beautiful, but only one of them made his heart flutter and his blood hot. And it wasn't Libby, good lord, she was a beauty, but he didn't feel anything.
With Sabrina... just looking at her now, in her grey plaid skirt and white blouse... he thanked god that he was sitting down, beacuse every time their eyes met, certain... parts of him became restless.
Harvey and Libby were chatting it off, the other two sat stiff, eating like robots between stolen glances. The tension grew to the state of unbearable.
SABRINA'S POV
Sabrina couldn't take the shit anymore.
"Excuse me, I have to go freshen up," she said.
Too bad that the seating arrangement made her sit on the inside next to Salem, with Harvey facing her. This meant that she had to squeeze past Salem to get out. She braced herself.
"I'm going too," Libby said. "Bye guys!"
Sabrina brushed past Salem. He didn't hesitate to place his dirty hands on her. Harvey didn't see it, as usual. With both hands on her hips, Salem hissed "Hurry back".
Those heatflashes returned, and didn't leave Sabrina's body until she was safely inside the ladies room.
Ladies room.
They looked at eachother through the mirror.
"We haven't talked tonight," Libby stated and put on some more rouge. "Ya think we should?"
Sabrina checked her lipstick.
"What do we have to say?"
Libby sighed and closed her eveningbag. "Look, Sabrina...I... want to say that... I think we should, you know, bury the axe or something."
Sabrina's jaw dropped a second time that day. "Seriously? Why? I mean, sure we can..."
Libby opened the door to the restaurant. "Good." She thought of something and closed the door again.
"Is there... something goin' on between you and Salem?" she whispered.
Sabrina felt her panic rising. "Oh no! I could never cheat on Harvey!"
"Oh... lucky me," Libby laughed. "Can I have him then?"
What else could Sabrina do than say yes? She didn't want Libby to get suspicious.
"Of course."
"Great!"
The women went back to the table. Thankfully, Salem had gone to get more beer, so Sabrina didn't have to embarrass herself again.
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A/N: So there you have it. If you wonder why I didn't describe the first meeting between Harvey, Sabrina and Libby at the restaurant, it's beacuse I want the readers to use their own imagination. I don't tell everything.
Speaking for myself, I found this chapter quite boring. Actually, I never really like my own writing. I do it best when it's in Swedish.
The next chapter will continue the doubledate, and it will have alot more S&S fluff than this one!
Stay tuned...