Chapter 10

Paige still sat at the table feeling bad for Erik. The only reason he brought me down here was so that he wouldn't be lonely anymore, but I ruined it Paige thought. She felt so horrible for hurting Erik. She got up from the table and took her plate to the kitchen and sat it in the sink. Paige slowly made her way to the hall to hear music playing. It must be Erik Paige thought. She followed the sound of the music to find Erik in the music room playing on his violin. Just as you say that I'm intoxicating with my looks; you are intoxicating with your playing and singing and might I add really sexy looks Paige thought. Paige mentally slapped herself. Sexy? Paige thought, where did that come from, I never say that. Paige felt the music take over her. She slowly walked in the room not wanting to disturb the player who was playing the beautiful music. She noticed that Ayesha was laying on the chair so Paige sat on the love seat.

An hour later, Paige noticed that the playing had stopped. She looked up to see Erik staring at her. She thought she could see a fire burning in Erik's eye( which would be anger), but realized that it wasn't anger, it was lust. Crap Paige thought. Paige looked away not wanting to make it worse. She heard Erik put away his violin. She then noticed two black shoes right in front of her. Paige looked up to see Erik looking down at her.

"Want to sit?" Paige asked patting the spot right beside her. Erik nodded his head. Erik sat down and inched closer to Paige.

"I'm sorry," Paige apologized. Erik looked at her stunned.

"Why my Angel?" Erik asked confused. Actually I should be the one who is apologizing Erik thought.

"For hurting you. I didn't mean to hurt you Erik," Paige said. She rested her hand on his arm.

"You didn't hurt me Angel," Erik said trying to get over the fact that she was touching him. I have to control myself Erik told himself trying to control himself from kissing her or anything else wrong.

"What do you mean? I told you that I had a boyfriend and you stormed off in anger and I think jealousy," Paige said confused. Wow! I guess he does have random emotions Paige thought.

"Yes, I did storm off in anger and jealousy, but you didn't hurt me by saying it. What hurt is to know that your already taken by a guy," Erik replied sadly. Paige could hear the hurt in his voice when he said what he said. Paige slid her hand down to his hand. She grasped his one hand with both of her hands.

"Just because I'm taken doesn't mean anything…" Paige started to say before her lips were covered with his. Paige felt something when Erik was kissing her. Something was happening to Paige that she didn't want to happen. She felt as if she were in love with Erik and longed for him as he did her. What if it is a potion? Paige thought. Paige felt bad for doing this, but she pulled back for their kiss. Paige noticed that Erik still had his eyes closed. I guess he doesn't want the feeling to stop Paige thought.

Five minutes later Erik opened his eyes to notice that Paige wasn't in front of him anymore. Panic quickly struck him. Where is she? Erik thought.

"Paige," Erik yelled. All he heard was silence and no answer. Just then he saw her running towards him. He noticed that there was a knife in her hands. Please don't try to kill me, I only love you Erik started to think before he got pushed out of the way. Erik turned around to see that there was another man in there with them and she was trying to stab him. Erik quickly stepped in front of Paige for the man that she was chasing after was no other than the daroga. Erik started to laugh at the sight of the daroga quivering in fear from a girl.

"Paige, its ok. This is Nadir. Nadir this is Paige," Erik introduced both of them to each other. Paige was confused. Erik could tell she was confused. Erik helped his old friend up and invited him to stay for awhile. Erik told Paige the story about himself and the daroga and on how they meet and know each other.

An hour past of talking and the daroga had to say how Paige frightened him.

"My goodness girl, I never knew you could be so fast in getting a knife and chase after me," Nadir said. He started laughing. Paige and Erik chimed in.

"It was hilarious to see you quivering from the scare of a girl," Erik said. Erik noticed that Paige was missing again, but didn't want to say anything. Erik then say that Paige was behind the daroga and had a rope. Paige put her index finger to her mouth to tell Erik to keep quiet. She then was right behind the daroga and then she wrapped the rope around his neck.

"My, have you been teaching her stuff, Erik?" Nadir asked Erik. Erik noticed that the daroga was breaking a sweat from being spooked from the rope around his neck. Paige started to giggle. She let the rope go and sat down on the floor between the two men. Nadir loosened the rope more and took it off. After he did that, he wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"No, he has not taught me anything; I teach myself," Paige answered the daroga's question. Nadir eyed Paige suspiciously. Yea right daroga thought. The daroga turned his head towards his friend and eyed him suspiciously.

"She's right my friend," Erik replied.

"Well its been nice seeing you again Erik and meeting you Paige," Nadir said. He shook Erik's hand and kissed Paige's hand. While he kissed her hand, Paige looked up to see Erik getting angry. Paige started to smile/laugh at that. Erik noticed that Paige saw him and was smile/laughing so he smiled along with her. After that Nadir left to go back to his home.

"Why would you get angry at your own friend?" Paige asked wondering.

"Because he or any other man is NOT allowed to kiss your hand except me," Erik said grinning. After he said that, he took her hand in his and kissed her hand.

"Want to join me to dinner, my Angel?" Erik asked still holding her hand.

"I'd be honored to join you, my Angel of Music," Paige accepted his offer. I haven't heard that nick name for a long time thought Erik. Erik showed her into her room. Paige picked a blood red dress and had curled her hair. When Paige was finished with everything, she looked in the mirror. Wow! I have amazed myself and I know I'll amaze Erik Paige thought. When she was satisfied on how she looked, she stepped out of her room and walked to the music room to find Erik already ready and waiting for her.

"Ahem," Paige said to get Erik's attention. He looked up and was stunned. Wow! She looks amazing in that dress. I'm glad she picked that one Erik thought.

"You look amazing my dear," Erik complimented her. She just smiled. He offered her his hand and they were off to dinner.

Erik took her to the most expensive restaurant there ever was. They talked for what seemed like hours. They always shared a laugh or two at some point. Now it was time to head back to the Opera House.

"Check please," Erik demanded. Erik got the check and he paid it. Once they were out the door, someone came running towards them. Whoever it was bumped into Erik.

"Watch where you are going, lad," Erik replied coldly.

"Sorry sir," replied the boy. Erik then felt a hand grab his. Erik looked down at Paige.

"Can we go?" Paige asked wanting to change the situation.

"Yes. Come lets go my love," Erik replied. He offered her his arm to her and she accepted. I'd rather hold you hand, but I think you'd probably get uncomfortable Erik thought. When they were walking down the sidewalk, Erik could feel something lean against him. He looked down to notice that Paige was resting her head on his shoulder. He smiled.

"Would you like me to carry you the rest of the way?" Erik offered.

"Yes, please," Paige replied through yawns. They stopped walking and Erik picked Paige up in bridal style. Erik started walking again and noticed that Paige had fell asleep. I guess she was more tired then we both thought Erik thought. Erik walked to the back entrance and opened the door.

He made it back to his home and walked Paige to her room. He laid her down into the swan bed, but noticed that she still had a grip on his coat. He smiled. He carefully unlaced her fingers from his coat and covered her up with the blanket. He walked out of her room and walked to the music room. Erik squeaked.

"What was that?" Erik asked himself. He then noticed Ayesha running to Paige's room. Such a sweet cat Erik thought smiling. At least I know Paige will be safe no matter what, either by my or my sweet cat, Ayesha he also thought. Erik went into the music room to find everything out of place and thrown everywhere.

A/N: I know that's a cliffy! I wonder what happened! If you review, please give me answer to what you guys think happened! I think it'll be fun to see everyone's answers! Please read and review! And tell me what you think happened in Erik's music room! Thanks a million!