Sorry the updates are so few and far between but I'm kinda loaded at the moment – GCSEs have started (oh joy!) and I'm on study leave. I've written quite a lot of chapters but I haven't typed them up yet – that could take a while, but please bare with me, there will be many more chapters.

In this chapter – there is another jump forward to Paige's party, and also there's a bit of a teaser – please don't hurt me! In the chapters after this there will be much Paige, much Prue and much angst, along with some unexpected arrivals!



Chapter Eight: Sweet Sixteen

She ran a hand anxiously through her brown hair and bit her lower lip.

Tick, tick

Time was moving slowly – very slowly. Why was it, when you were doing something fun, like you were out with friends or at a party, time flew by and each hour felt like only a few seconds? But when you were doing something boring, like Chemistry, or waiting to hear the result of something, every second dragged on like a year?

Tick, tick

This was getting ridiculous. Surely it had been three minutes by now? She looked at the small clock on the side of the sink. Nope, only two.

A fist hammered on the either side of the door.

"Hurry up in there!"

"Just a minute," she yelled back through gritted teeth.

Tick, tick

Only thirty more seconds.

Tick, tick

Twenty

Tick, tick

Ten

Tick, tick

Moment of truth. Gulping, she leant over to the sink and picked up the white stick. Pink. Pink was not good. Pink was not good at all.

"Shit."


Paige sighed and leant back in the car, closing her eyes.

"Prue, come on, we're going to miss the movie!"

Prue pulled the car into the parking lot. "No we're not. But if you want to see the movie at all, we have to drop by here quickly so I can get my purse."

"Fine. But I'm coming in with you. Or else you'll get caught up talking to someone and we'll never leave."

Prue smiled, and she and Paige walked across the parking lot and through the back entrance of the club owned by Phoebe's friend's father.

It was dark inside and Paige groped along the wall for a light switch. Upon finding one, she flicked it on triumphantly and smiled.

"Surprise!"

Paige jumped and screamed, her heart pumping as the huge cry rang out from beneath her. Looking over the railing of the steps, she saw at least forty people standing in a huge crowd at the bottom, all grinning up at her, Phoebe and Piper right in the middle, standing on either side of a huge cake. There was a huge pile of presents lying on the bar, and purple and pink balloons clung to the ceiling.

"Happy birthday!"

Paige rushed down the stairs, thankful she didn't trip in her heels, and early birthday present from an aunt, and threw her arms around Piper and Phoebe.

"Oh my God, oh my God, I love you guys so, so much," she rambled, kissing their cheeks. She spun round to Prue, who had descended the stairs behind her. "Thank you."

Prue smiled. "It's cool. But it was all Phoebe's idea and planning," she explained, while Piper nodded in agreement and Phoebe blushed.

"Couldn't let you turn sixteen without making a fuss."

Paige couldn't wipe the grin off her face, as all her friends came to wish her happy birthday. Someone turned the music up and Good Charlotte, one of Paige's favourite bands, started playing.

Paige jumped again as a pair of hands covered her face, but relaxed as she quickly realised who the person was.

"Happy birthday," murmured a male voice.

Paige spun round and hugged Glenn. "Thanks."

"You may not always get on with them, but you gotta hand it to your sisters. They can sure throw one hell of a party!"

"Yea, I know. They're great. Come on, let's dance!"

Piper shook her head as she sat next to Leo on the steps and kept a close eye on her two younger sisters.

"I can't believe Phoebe convinced CJ's dad to let them have alcohol," she muttered.

Leo chuckled. "I can't believe she convinced you and Prue to let her have alcohol."

Piper shrugged, leaning into Leo's embrace as he wrapped an arm around her waist. "She can be very persuasive."

Smiling, Leo kissed her neck. "Yea. So can I."

Piper squirmed and turned to face Leo. "Oh yea?"

He moved his lips to her jaw. "Uh hu."

"Ew, you guys, get a room!"

Piper jumped, completely unaware that Phoebe had snuck up on her and Leo, Cole in tow.

"Don't do that, Phoebe. Inform people when you're entering their area. I suggest a bell."

Phoebe laughed at Piper and sat down two steps below her and Leo.

"It has to be said, Phoebe, this is a great party," said Leo.

The younger sister smiled. "Thanks. Is Paige having fun?"

"Yea, she looks like she's having the time of her life."

The four older teens sat silently for a moment, watching the people on the dance floor.

"Hey, who's the cutie eyeing up Paige?" asked Phoebe.

Piper followed her gaze to where a guy with dark hair and blue eyes was leaning against the wall, his eyes fixed on the youngest Halliwell sister.

"I have no idea," replied Piper. "But I think he's about to make a move."

Paige felt a tap on her shoulder and spun around to find herself face to face with possibly one of the most handsome people she had ever encountered. He looked about her age and had dark brown hair and big blue eyes. As he stood before her, he looked slightly anxious ran a hand through his hair.

"Hi," she breathed, smiling up at him, as he was a fair bit taller than she was.

"Um, hey," he replied.

"I'm sorry if this sounds rude, but, do I know you?"

He chuckled lightly, his smile reaching up to his eyes and Paige felt her heart jump. "Not really. I just transferred here last week for Lincoln High. I'm Kyle Brody."

She smiled in return and took his outstretched hand. "Paige Halliwell."

"It's great to meet you. I hope you don't mind me turning up, but someone at school gave me an invitation. I did buy you a gift though."

"Then you're totally welcome," joked Paige. "I'm glad you came."

They stood in silence for a few seconds, neither one knowing what to say.

"Do you want to dance or something?" suggested Kyle.

"I'd love to dance," replied Paige.

As they danced, talking as they did so, neither noticed Glenn watching them from the other side of the room, looking somewhat confused.



Okay that's taken like a week to write. I've just realised the ages of Phoebe and Paige could not actually be as they are…but just accept it…please.

And please review.