Thanx for reviewing guys. Its very appreciated. So heres Ch. 7. I hope you likey.
Disclaimer- you know the drill. i dont own anything related to charmed
Phoebe's jaw was dropped open as she realized what had just happened. " Piper how could you!" She cried running after Paige.
Piper's face was blank, like she didn't even realize how much she just hurt Paige.
Prue was bewildered at what Piper had said. Did she really feel that way about Paige? Prue would have to talk to her later, but the bigger of problems was how damaged Paige could be by this. She gave Piper one of her trademark ice cold glares and followed after Phoebe.
" Paige! Paige!" Piper heard Phoebe frantically call. " Damn it Prue! Shes already gone!"
" Oh god!" Prue cried in response. " What are we gonna do? She is defenseless right now."
Piper finally breaking out of her trance began to realize what she had just done to her baby sister who she loved. She could only imagine how devastated Paige was. All of which made her extremely vulnerable.
Oh shit. What have I done? She thought an enormous amount of guilt engulfing her.
Paige ran and kept running.
I can't ever go back there. She thought Maybe my old apartment is still up for rent. If Prue could've just stayed dead, then none of this would have to of happened. But then I would have never have known how my sisters really feel about me. The fact that it only came out now isn't Prue's fault. I don't even know her. Its not really Piper or Phoebes fault either. They just wanted to stay alive. Maybe I was too eager to get into their lives. Maybe I should've never gone to Prues funeral. then I would've stayed lost. The only person whose fault this is is mine. I was so naive. but i've always wanted sisters and finding out that I had 2 was almost too good to be true. Turns out I was right. There were so nice to me though, even if it all was a fake. They told me they loved me. I can't believe I actually thought they could ever accept me as their sister.
Paiges heart was breaking slowly and the emotions were too much to handle. She had lost two more people she loved. She once more broke down in body wracking sobs on the sidewalk. She pulled her knees close to her chest and buried her head in her lap, breaking down inside and out. It had begun to pour, but she didn't care. She was too busy wallowing in self pity. Suddenly, she felt a soft hand on her back. She looked up expecting to see one of her ex-sisters but instead found herself face to face with the hottest guy she had ever seen.
" Hey" he said
God his voice was sexy
" What's a little girl like you doing out here all by herself ?"
" I'm not a little girl I'm a grown-up" Paige mumbled only to realize after how dumb that sounded. That wasn't really the case anymore was it?
" Oh I see." the man responded blue eyes sparkling. " What's your name honey? I really should get you home. Your mommy and daddy are probably really worried about you. "
" I don't have a mommy and daddy.' Paige quivered feeling worse for herself remembering how she was responsible for losing them too. " Nobody loves me or cares about me. There is nobody to worry." She began to cry harder.
" I'm sorry sweetie. I didn't mean to make you upset, but you shouldn't be out in a storm by yourself like this. Bad things could happen to you. Could you tell me where you live so I could take you home?"
" 1399 Prescott street." (thats not the right address is it?) Paige finally answered knowing this man wouldn't give up on trying to get the answer out of her and if he didn't who knows where he would take her? She was too exausted to fight anyway.
" Then lets go home." he said lifting her up off the ground, planning on carrying her the whole way. Paige settled into his embrace. She had needed a hug.
Prue paced nervously in the hallway while Phoebe spoke on the phone with Darryl.
Paige was in the body of a little girl. She could be raped or kidnapped or worse. She was extremely vulnerable especially after what Piper had done. Prue worried.
Piper had run up to her room shortly after the event obviously disgusted with herself and feeling very guilty. But Prue couldn't deal with her just yet. One sister at a time.
The doorbell rang and Prue jumped. She rushed to answer it, hoping. A highly attractive man stood in the doorway, Paige in his arms. They both were drenched, much to Prue's suprise, because she hadn't even noticed the rain.
Prue felt a huge weight lift off of her shoulders. Her littlest sister was back and safe, thank god. She immediatly took Paige from the guy, smothering her in hugs and kisses.
" Where did you find her?" She addressed the man.
" She was around the neighborhood. It seems as though she was out there for quite a while. I hope she's okay. She seemed upset."
' She ran away." Prue explained minorly defensive. " I don't know what I would do if anything happened to her." She continued mostly for Paige's benefit. " Thanks again.' She gave the man a grateful look snd closed the door behind her, grateful Paige was okay.
Paige let Prue hold her close and suffocate her with love, the same love she had felt from Piper the day before. When Phoebe finally realized she was back, Paige also let her love her too. It was comforting to know she was missed at least by two of her sisters. They never showed any hatred toward her anyway. Only Piper had. Maybe it was only piper who couldn't accept her.
Paige sat in her room hours later, staring up at the ceiling thinking. She had no idea what time of the night or morning it was. She had sought refuge in here moments after returning home to have some time to think. Plus she was really emotionally drained. She hadn't been out since. She felt alone again since no one had bothered to check in on her to see if she was okay. The doubt was back thats for sure. Paige cried again that day for what seemed like the millionth time. She longed for someone to rock her, and tell her would all be okay like Piper had done the night before during her nightmare. She guessed what she really wanted deep down was her big sister to love her again. She heard a soft knocking at her door and an unfamiliar voice ask if they could come in. It was a voice full of care, concern, and possibly even love.
It was Prue.Prue, the oldest sister she never got to know. Prue, who everyone said she was just like. Prue, who had raised the two people whom she loved most, even if they didn't love her back. Prue, who apparently made things better, but could she make it better this time?
" Okay." Paige answered in a small voice.
Prue came in to see Paige with tears streaming down her face, eyes bloodshot and swollen, staring up at the ceiling obviously in a ton of emotional pain.
" Hey" Prue practically whispered moving over to the bed and lying down next to Paige, pulling her close.
" Hi" Paige replied and then she randomly burst into tears.
Prue was about to do something she had wanted to do for a very long time. Phoebe and Piper didn't know this, but Paige cried almost every night. For her parent's deaths that she was sure she caused, for how alone she sometimes felt even when she was around people, and for Prue's death which she also saw as her fault. The girl was carrying around alot of emotional baggage. Prue watched her when this happened and wished she could comfort her or that somehow Phoebe or Piper would figure out that something was wrong. Now she could though.
She pulled Paige into her lap and began snuggling her and gently rocking her. Paige turned her head so it was buried in Prue's shoulder.
" Aww baby" Prue cooed " It'll be okay I promise. We'll fix it."
Paige shook her head no.
" Why sweetheart? Tell Prue everything. Let it all out."
"Pi-pi-piper." Paige stuttered. " She hates me."
" Paige, she doesn't hate you. She loves you like she says all the time. She was just upset that's all. I guess my coming back kinda reopened some of the old wounds from the time of my death. She didn't mean it. You should've seen how upset she was after the fact."
" I don't believe you. She was lying when she said she loved me. Phoebe too."
" No Paige. They do love you. I watch over you guys, you know? And they definately love you. I love you."
" You do?"
" Very much so."
Paige still tearful allowed herself to be comforted by her oldest sister's presence, trusting her not to hurt her like Piper had.
" I'm sorry.' She finally said
" What for?' Prue responded confused.
" For being born. Because of me you had to die and Phoebe and Piper got hurt. I'm so sorry."
" Paigey, that's not your fault. None of this is your fault. It was my destiny to die, and for Piper and Phoebe to find you. I'm not mad at you for it sweetie and neither should anybody else."
Paige knew this wasn't true. She didn't say anything though because Prue would just try to convince her otherwise.
That's just what big sisters are like.Paige guessedNever actually blaming you for anything.
Prue continued to whisper soothing words to Paige and rock her. Paige was sure at this moment Prue actually loved her. She had no other reason to care so much. Soon Paige nodded off right there in Prue's protecting arms. Prue was amused to see Paige with her thumb in her mouth. It was the cutest thing she had seen in a while.
Phoebe had the same habit when she was younger, Prue recalled and let the pleasant memories of her childhood lull her to sleep.
When Paiges eyes fluttered open the next morning, she found herself snuggled up in Prue's embrace on the living room couch. When she lifted her head of Prue's shoulder she was met with a pair of blue eyes staring down at her.
" Hey sleepyhead." Prue smiled as she looked down at her sister.
Paige smiled contently in response and readjusted herself on Prue's lap planning to go back to sleep.
" Ah, Ah, Ah," Prue tutted." You my dear have school."
At that proposition Paige shot up, now wide awake. " You can't be serious."
" Oh you know I am. Now let's get dressed." She stated firmly and began to walk up the stairs to Paige's room, clearly expecting Paige to follow, but Paige didn't. She just stood there not budging, hands crossed, openly refusing to cooperate.
When Prue finally realized there was no sound of smaller footsteps coming from behind, She turned around, saw Paige, and sighed. The girl could be the poster child for reluctance.
" Okay." She said, trying to stay calm although she was not one to condemn disobediance." Paige, i'm guessing from your reaction every time school comes up that Piper and Phoebe clearly didn't explain their decision to you, but did you ever think that maybe they had a rational reason for enrolling you there?"
" Other then that they need to work and I'm an inconvienance, no."
" I see." Prue said as she sat down on the stairs. "Paige come here." She patted the space next to her. " We need to chat."
Paige shook her head no still not budging.
" Paige now."Prue said sternly , glaring at her sister from her seat on the steps.
Paige, intimidated by Prue, promptly obliged. Prue wasn't easy to crack.
" That's my girl." Prue praised " Now the real reason you have been as you believe tricked by Piper and Pheebs is for your own safety. Not because they wanted to humiliate you and not because they think you are truly a baby, although i'm sure they have their opinions on your maturity just because you are our baby sister and because of your recent behavior. I know i do. You see Paigey in preschool, neither Piper or Phoebe are around and you are virtually undetectable by demons because you have no powers. Therefore, you are safe. However, when in the company of either of them, you are highly suceptible to demon attacks because they can be detected and that's who they assume you are with. We all want you alive Paigey. We all love you despite your feelings on the matter right now. Look, I know you are mad at Piper right now, or at the very least upset , and you two definately have some issues to work out . We will work on that I promise. We all love you is my point, so will you please just bear with us until we can figure out how to kill the demon? Will you cooperate baby?'
Paige nodded slowly. She had heard mostly all of what Prue said when she had eavesdropped on Piper and Phoebe, but Prue made it sound all the more convincing . Plus she had sympathised with Paige and that was a plus.
She took Prue's soft hand and let her lead her up to her bedroom.