Chapter 2
Piper Halliwell sat on the bed in her room as she reflected on the lovely dinner that her family threw for her and Leo at the couple's favorite restaurant. She smiled as she thought about how well the dinner went and how nicely the family took to Leo's best friend Cole. She was also ecstatic about the fact that Prue hadn't started an argument with her fiancé. She wished that she could just be happy for the pair, but she would have to settle for her being civil to him for now. "Ah! If only that bitch had someone of her own then maybe she wouldn't be such a pain when it comes to me and Leo. But she did seem to get along well enough with that hot piece of ass Cole" the woman spoke out loud. Instantly Piper put her hand over her mouth and gasped. What the hell is wrong with me? She thought. It was at that exact moment that Leo orbed in.
"Honey I don't feel so good" The man just looked at her for a few seconds before responding. "Damn it! Can I be in the room for ten seconds before you start whining about something?" he finished as he threw a pillow in her face. Usually she would apologize profusely and beg his forgiveness, but there was something more powerful and darker that took over. Then without warning the woman blew her whitelighter/fiancé up. Once the man reformed she immediately delivered a kick to his midsection which sent him crashing down to the floor. She then knelt down next to him. Getting into the man's face and looking him dead in the eye Piper spoke in a devilish whisper "Being an asshole to me can be very hazardous to your health. So I'd watch what I say and where I put my hands if I were you" After staring at the woman for a few seconds an evil grin spread across Leo's face. Suddenly the man passionately kissed his fiancé who returned the gesture. Pulling away slightly he asked her "So how does it feel to be bad?" To which she replied "It feels damn good!"
Meanwhile downstairs in the kitchen sat a starry eyed Prue. She smiled to herself as she thought about the intriguingly handsome and sexy Cole Turner. Although she wasn't sure whether or not she could trust the man, she was sure about one thing.That he was everything that she ever wanted in a man. Intelligence, a sense of humor, a great career, there was nothing that the man lacked. Prue's face turned red as she thought about the good night kiss that he planted on her. Even if it was only on the cheek, it was magical. The fact that she was acting like a little school girl with a crush caused the woman to giggle just as a puzzled Phoebe entered the room.
"Hey would you like to fill me in on the joke?" "No because there's no joke to fill you in on." "Oh so that ridiculously large grin on your face has to do with one Mr. Cole Turner?" "What if it does?" "What if what does?" Paige questioned as entered the kitchen and poured herself a cup of juice before taking a seat next to her sister at the table. "Prue's got a crush on Leo's friend" Phoebe teased. "Oh really?" the youngest started. "Prue and Cole sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Prue with the baby carriage." Paige's little song and dance routine caused all three girls to laugh hysterically.
When Prue could finally catch her breath she immediately began chastising her sister "Ha-Ha Paige, very funny!" "Hey I only make fun of you because I love you" she responded giving her sister a kiss on the cheek. "So what are you wearing to the wedding rehearsal tomorrow?" Phoebe questioned as she put her cup down in the sink. "Something sexy to catch Cole's eye" her younger sister answered for her. "Unlike you, I don't have to dress sexy to get a man's attention" "Yeah right, so that low cut mini dress that you had on tonight had nothing to do with the way he was looking at you?" Paige shot back. "No." After a short pause she continued "How was he looking at me anyway?" "Like he wanted to know what the canvas looked like unpainted. If you know what I mean" she finished with a smirk. "PAIGE!" Phoebe yelled trying hard not to laugh at the expression on Prue's face. "Well she wanted to know" "On that note I'm going to head to bed. Good night you guys." "Good night Phoebe" both girls shouted to the woman as she left the room. "I think that I'm going to head to bed too. Besides I want to make sure that I'm well rested when I watch you make a fool out of yourself as you swoon all over Leo's little lawyer friend tomorrow." "I am not going to make a fool of myself Paige" "Whatever you say sis. Good night" "Good night" Prue sat in the kitchen a little while longer before turning out the lights and following the lead of her sisters.
Across town Cole Turner lay in bed tossing and turning thinking about the oldest Halliwell sister. Part of him knew that he had a job to do and getting emotionally involved with the witch would prove to be disastrous. But on the other hand there was something about the woman that got under his skin. Not only was she beautiful, but she was smart, successful, charming and not to mention the fact that she was one of thee most powerful witches in the universe. "Damn it" he spoke out in frustration. He didn't know what to do. He had never felt this strongly about anyone in his life. "Ok Cole you've got to keep it together. You can't fall for her and that's all there is to it" the man tried desperately to convince himself. What he didn't' know was that the more he tried to resist the temptation the more it would consume him and eventually change his life in ways that he could never imagine.