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Chapter5: A little Understanding
I sat on the stairs out front thinking about what had just happened. I was waiting for like two hours and Chris still hadn't come back yet. I was starting to get worried.
"Taryn, we have to go to the meeting soon." Leo was now sitting next to me. He seemed like the father I never had. After Chris had left he helped me up and brought me downstairs and apologized almost a thousand times for Chris' behavior.
"I…uh. I can take you to Chris if you want." I looked over at him and studied his eyes. He didn't want to take me but wanted me to be okay. He knew I'd only be okay if I talked to Chris.
"Thank you Leo." I stood up with Leo and took his hand. We orbed to some bridge high up. You could see the whole city up here.
"He's right there. If you need me just call my name." He hugged me then orbed out. I cautiously walked to where Chris was sitting on the edge. I sat down next to him and looked out over the water. It was beautiful and I could understand why he came here to think and be alone.
'Should I say something?'
"Hey."
"Hey." He responded not looking at me.
"Are you okay?" I asked looking at him the whole time.
'Look at me dammit!'
"No not really." He replied quietly.
"Do you want to tell me what's wrong or do I have to read your mind?"
"You can read minds?" He finally looked at me. I smiled at his curiosity.
"No but I knew you'd listen if I said that." He smirked then looked away again.
"I just don't do good in relationships with anyone. He looked at me again.
"So your what, afraid of the outcome between me and you?"
"That and I don't want you to get hurt. I mean you being a witch and all you probably will once in a while, but dating a Halliwell? You'll be hunted down all the time and…" I cut him off with my mouth. He kissed me back, his hand made its way to my waist and I leaned in further. I broke off the kiss and looked at him.
"I don't care Chris. Understand? I don't care who is going to be after me, who is going to hate me, any of it. I like you and everyone else can screw off." He smiled and leaned his forehead on mine. For a little while we just sat silently together holding each other. I never felt this close to anyone in my life and it felt good.
'I wonder if he is as happy as I am right now. I could seriously sit here for hours if given the chance. As long as I am with him I'll be happy.'
Chris sat up more and looked sort of woken up I guess you could say.
"What is it?" I ask letting go.
"It was Piper, she needs us to go back so we can take you to the meeting."
'What if he's there? What if everyone gets hurt because of me? I don't know if I should go.'
I guess my emotions showed what I was thinking because Chris said,
"Don't worry. The sisters and Leo will be there. I'll be with you the whole time. I promise." He gave me a quick kiss then helped me up. We orbed back the Manor and met everyone.
'Well here we go.'
A/N: Well that's it for now. Feedback is good. Bashing is welcome also. Any ideas for some more fire between Taryn and Chris?