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Grams won't be telling them yet lillynilly but just read on because there will be a mention of magic in this chap!
Grams sat at the head of the table and the girls came in and sat themselves down, all avoiding looking at Grams. They all looked around nervously until Grams said,
"You don't have to wait for orders; you can eat your dinner" they all started eating happily except Paige who picked up her fork nervously and looked at the huge plate of food. She could tell they were all watching her. She thought to herself, yuck this must have so many calories… but then she stopped herself she always put herself off but really it wasn't that bad, it was only chicken and rice which wasn't that bad and it used to be one of her favourite meals. It can't really hurt can it? She told herself positively before taking a mouthful. She looked up and all her sisters suddenly looked away, pretending they weren't watching. She smiled to herself.
"You like it Paige?" Grams asked. Paige nodded which made Grams smile for the first time in weeks. "I'm glad to hear it, though it won't stop you being in trouble… Which brings me onto what I wanted to talk to you all about" they all exchanged nervous glances.
"Where were you last night Prue?"
"I stayed at a friends"
"Which friend"
"Mackenzie"
"Who's that?"
"One of my friends"
"I didn't know you had a friend by that name Prue"
"Well I have. I've got quite a few new friends Grams."
"Oh really? How come?"
"Well after Roger cheated on me I didn't really feel like hanging around with him much" Prue said bluntly. Phoebe nearly choked on her rice.
"Roger did what?"
"Yep, cheated on me with none other than me 'best buddy' Karen Attkins" she said raising her eyebrows.
"What a prick" Paige said, Grams frowned at her "Oh sorry…" she said and continued to eat.
"Well I'm sorry Prue, I didn't know, you should have told me" Grams said "But it doesn't give you an excuse to stay out and not tell anyone – understand?" Prue just rolled her eyes and nodded.
"Who's next…? Piper?"
"I was at Leo's"
"Could've guessed" Phoebe muttered. Piper elbowed her playfully.
"I know you are Leo have been going out, as you kids would say, for a long time but you still have to tell me where you are. Anything could've happened to you and I wouldn't have had a clue."
"Sorry Grams"
"That's okay. Now lastly, my dear Paige where have you been for the past two nights?"
"Erm… Lucy's" she said, looking intently at her dinner.
"Lucy? Don't think I've met her before have I?"
"Well no…"
"It's quite funny how this 'friend' Lucy has suddenly popped up and you're now very good friends…"
"We've been friends for a while" Paige said quietly
"Paige?" Grams said sternly
"Okay, okay but you're not going to like it" she said. All eyes were now on her and no one was touching their dinner. "I was at Kyle's"
"That's funny that sounds awfully like a boy's name"
"Well it's not really funny, 'cause ya see, he is a guy" she said cockily but quietly
"You stayed at a guys?" Phoebe said excitedly, then Grams silenced her.
"Are you telling me you stayed at boy's house without my permission?"
"I guess you could say that…"
"Who exactly is this boy?"
"Just some guy a met a few weeks ago…" she said awkwardly
"A few weeks ago?" Grams repeated half angrily and half shocked "And you've been staying at his house? For goodness sake Paige you're only 15!"
"Oh my God no!" Paige said realising Grams had gotten the wrong end of the stick. "I didn't do anything with him!"
"And you expect me to believe that? How old is he?"
"Yes I do expect you to believe it because it's the truth. He's seventeen…"
"Seventeen?" Grams said in disbelief
"It's only a year and nine months difference Grams"
"I don't care! It's bad enough that I thought you'd stayed at a girl's house without permission but a boy who's seventeen"
"Grams stop being so old fashioned! You let Piper stay at Leo's"
"I'm just looking out for you. I didn't let Piper stay at Leo's but anyway that's different. Leo's very respectable and they've been together a long time. This Kyle boy could have done anything to you!"
"Well if you gave him a chance you'd realise he isn't like that. He's a really nice, sweet, caring guy. He's just been looking after me, helping me with stuff that's all"
"What kinda stuff has he been helping with then Paigey?" Phoebe said sniggering
"Shut up Phoebes, you're not making this any easier…"
"Is this the boy you were with this morning?" Grams asked
"Er, well, yeah…" she said nervously. Grams didn't say anything. "Look I know you're angry but you've got to believe me. He's really not like that. He's helped me with loads of stuff; he even got me eating again for God's sake" she said desperately trying to make Grams see.
"That can't be a bad thing" Prue said fairly
"It's not. I could've done something really stupid if he hadn't been there" she said truthfully, remembering the night at the bridge. Grams sighed.
"Fine, but it doesn't mean I'm happy about this. I don't want you staying there again" Paige went to protest but Grams put her hand out. "I'm not saying you can't see him; I could say that; but I'm trying to be reasonable. You betrayed my trust Paige but from what you say this boy doesn't sound too bad so I'm continuing to let you see him but no and I repeat no staying at his house okay?" Paige just nodded and rolled her eyes. It could've been worse…
"Oh one more condition" Grams added "I get to meet him"
"You met him this morning"
"Hardly. Either I meet him properly or you don't see him at all. Okay?"
"Whatever" Paige moaned.
"Right well I'm glad we had that talk. Remember girls, no staying out without permission especially at boy's houses, Paige! Right now anything else anyone wants to share?"
"Well if we're sharing I guess there's something I should tell you" Piper said sadly and quietly. "Grams… I… I'm… pregnant" Grams dropped her fork which clashed loudly against the china. Everyone else fell silent. Prue and Phoebe already knew but were still shocked and Paige just sat there stunned.
"Wow! I'm going to be an auntie" Paige said happily
"Paige be quiet" Grams said seriously. Paige shut up and frowned.
"Piper Louise Halliwell did you just tell me you're pregnant?" Piper just nodded, tears in her eyes. "But Piper you're only 17…"
"I know… I didn't mean to but we just didn't think… I'm so sorry" she said bursting into tears "You must hate me… I'll go and pack my things now" she said standing up
"Piper. Piper! Don't be silly dear, I don't hate you" Grams said managing to smile a little. "I must say I'm a little shocked and a bit disappointed but this is your choice and I have to respect that. I take it its Leo's?"
"Yeah, of course it is" Piper said a little offended
"Does he know?"
"Yeah… He seemed happy"
"Well good. I expect he'll make a good father."
"I guess I should also tell you we're engaged"
"Well at least he's responsible" Grams said sighing "I think you me and Leo need to have a chat Piper. We need to sort some things out." Piper nodded, and carried on eating. Everyone seemed more relaxed now.
"Well girls I'm off to Aunt Gail's"
"Er Grams… I have something to say" Prue said quietly
"Go on them"
"I… er… Well I kinda got suspended…"
"What do you mean you er, kinda got suspended"
"I did… I hit Karen Attkins… But she started it" she said defensively
"Prudence Halliwell what's gotten into you?"
"I'm sorry okay?" this shocked Grams slightly, Prue sounded sincere. Grams sighed.
"Okay, but we'll talk about this in the morning; I really have to go now. Prue you're grounded for now" she said, Prue went to protest but Grams shook her head "Prue, you got suspended from school, you don't just think you're going to get off lightly do you?" Prue shook her head and carried on eating. "The rest of you are to stay in tonight; no going out with boyfriends and what not's, understood?" they all mumbled a yes. Grams said goodbye and left.
The girls sat in silence for a minute until Phoebe said,
"So, Summer dance, who are you guys going with?"
"I'm not" Piper said sadly
"Huh why not?" Paige asked confused, she knew Piper wasn't most popular of girls but her and Leo usually went every year.
"Because I'll probably be too fat to fit into any nice dresses and everyone's just going to make fun of me and call me horrible names" she said sniffing and holding back the tears. Prue put her arm round her little sister,
"Oh don't cry Pipes, since when have any of us cared what other people thought? You can still look amazing! And you won't be fat – you'll be pregnant! You're gonna have a beautiful little baby and it's going to be the best thing in your life, so who cares what everyone thinks huh?" she said kindly
"You think?"
"I know, and I think you're going to make the best mum ever" Prue said
"Me too"
"Me three" Paige added smiling. Piper smiled at them all. She liked that they were all acting like sisters again.
"Oh and what about you little missy…" Phoebe said raising her eyebrows
"What do you mean?" Paige said innocently
"Staying round a guys huh?"
"It's not like you think"
"Tell what it is then" Phoebe said trying to get the latest gossip
"I just needed a place to stay and he offered"
"Hmm… I wonder why eh Paige" Phoebe said playfully nudging her and as she did she was sucked into a vision, like she was watching something on the TV in black and white…
Hope you liked it… What do you think of bringing magic into it? I wasn't very sure but it just seemed like a cool time for something interesting to happen lol but if I get a negative response I'll re-write this chapter lol so tell me what ya think! Xxx