Chapter 9: Hope

Disclaimer: I don't own charmed!

A/N: Okay last chapter was bad but hopefully this one will be better. If I can find my phone... it has all my notes on it.

thanks for all the reviews:

jen- Thank YOU for reviewing, I'll do my best!

piperleo4eva- yay thank you for trusting me.. duh i had to make dan evil, it would be too hard to hate him if he was nice (not impossible, but harder) Well, your wait is over! lol I'm over it.... I think.... I hope!

MollyBall- Yup sux... how could you betray me with a banner? He's evil... aww who wouldn't wanna hug Leo?

charmedmel32- Of course I will, what kind of Piper fan would I be if I let her die? Thats why I only had her shot in the arm!

psychokitty3- All will be explained in this chapter. I'm sorry for leaving you in suspense, I thought I was really bad at cliffhangers... apparently not!

charmedangel429- Wow thanks! i am getting them back together and there are still quite a few more chapters that i have planned.

claire BEAR- Why was the 'bear' in capitals? Yup evil Dan. Almost as bad as Kern (don't you g sticking up for him again) I know he had no reason. Maybe i can send him to the looney bin or lock him up or something, although 'd really just rather forget his entire existance! Scary? No it doesn't have to be 'proper' english I don't think. I don't think theres any rules... if there are dont ask me. Omg youre still on that rhyme? just please dont do the ibiza thing!

Rwoe- Lol yup, twisty! Huh? thanks...... I think.

banana- Aww thanks banana glad you dont hate it! i'm writing more! gimmee a chance

alice- ARRRGGHHH THE GHOST IS BACK... RUN!!!! kidding. I know calling Dan 'sexy' pained me so but it was just to set Leo up for some good old Dan bashing... you know, it never gets old! P.S. I thought you would lol

leo/piper4ver- Theyre not apart for long, do not frett, they realise the errors of their ways!

catie- Yup grr my thoughts exactly! Soon enough?

Leo ran into the nearest hospital with Piper in his arms. She had lost a lot of blood and was too weak to walk. As she looked up at Leo, she realised what a mistake it had been to break up with him. She should have never had a chance to be with Dan in the first place.

Leo rushed over to the reception trying to get them to see Piper.

"She's been shot. Please help" he panicked nearly in tears. The nurse ran to get a wheelchair to save Leo from carrying her. She was taken into a room. Leo tried to follow her but was closed outside.

He sat in wait for what felt like an eternity. When the doctor who had been treating Piper walked over to him, he jumped up desperate to hear the news.

"Is she ok?" he asked urgently trying not to think about if it was bad news.

"Well she's lost a lot of blood and is very weak. We had to operate to remove the bullet so she is currently sedated and will be under for another few hours but you are welcome to see her. We have called her family to let them know"

"Thank you doctor" Leo nodded and walked into the room where Piper was and sat down beside her looking at her face. He couldn't bear to see her like this. He didn't want to lose her again without her knowing how he really felt. Leo waited by her side for hours, willing her to wake up. To let him know that she was ok and that everything was going to be alright. As he sat holding her hand, he couldn't imagine his life without her. He wondered how he had got through the past few weeks. The only thing keeping him together now was the idea that in a few hours she would be awake again. He wanted to hold her like he used to and see the love in her eyes. To feel special. The way she made him feel everyday when they had been together.

An hour or so later, Piper was still lying motionless and her family had arrived to see her. They knew how hard it must have been on Leo bringing her in like this.

Piper awoke. For a while no one noticed. They were all pre occupied with their thoughts.

Phoebe was the first to notice.

"Oh Piper thank god you ok" she said with relief and ran over to her to hug her letting her know how worried she was but being careful not to cause her any pain.

Leo stood silently in the back of the room. He was thankful that she was ok but couldn't do anything until she was alone.

The doctor returned to let everyone know Pipers status and to tell them she would need to stay over night but other than that, she would be just fine. Phoebe and Prue had both gone to phone their boyfriends and Grams was out talking to the doctors. Leo had to do it now. The room felt uneasy and all Leo could do was stare at Piper.

Eventually, he sat down.

"I knew he wasn't right for you" he finally managed to say.

"Well so did I. that's why tonight happened. I broke up with him" She paused longer than she intended to. "Because, I'm still in love with you."

At these words Leo looked up. He had been staring at the ground. Still pained about ever hurting Piper.

She continued "He couldn't take the rejection decided if he couldn't have me then no one could"

"Well he's the polices' problem now" He paused for a moment."Did you really mean what you said? About still loving me?" She nodded with an expression on her face telling Leo that she was telling the truth. "Oh thank God. I missed you so much, I never meant for any of it to happen I just couldn't stand the thought of loosing you. You're my world Piper I need you. I love you" Leo again was rambling.

"I love you too" Piper said tears rolling down her cheeks as Leo pulled her into a passionate embrace and held her tightly. "I know about what happened. Prue explained it. I forgive you I can't live without you anymore.

Leo released her and looked into her eyes. "I'm gonna treat you right baby, I'll never hurt you again, I promise." They kissed and all of the feelings the felt came back stronger than before. This was a love too strong to break. If they could make it through this they could make it through anything.

The family were all back in the room but Leo still couldn't take his eyes off of Piper, he had her back and he was never going to let her go again. Even Prue and Phoebe seemed excited to have Leo back. He really was a great guy and Piper deserved happiness.

Phew, told you I would make it right! Yay they back and I'm still not finished!