Sorry the last chapter was so short but I was having a bit of a block thing going on.

Each of the next four chapters is going to focus on one sister (and her guy) in turn, so just to inform you of this. Then we're going to be getting back into some major angst. For those that wanted, I promise that Paige/Sam relationship will be coming soon.

This chapter contains some Piper/Leo mush for those that like.

Also – check out my stand alone Love rhymes with hideous car wreck and my other fic, The Next Generation – if you haven't already.



Chapter Twelve: Piper and Leo

"So, how's things at home?"

Piper and Leo were walking, hand in hand, through the park. Piper had spent the past few days at home with her family, keeping watch over Paige and reminding her that they really were her family.

She shrugged, brushing a strand of her long, dark hair from her face.

"Okay, I guess. We've just been watching films with popcorn and pyjamas. Painting each other's nails, giving each other makeovers. Girly stuff."

Leo chuckled. "Sounds like fun."

"It is," Piper replied, smiling.

There was a sudden rush of wind, and Piper shivered. She was wearing jeans and a T-shirt, and had only thrown on a fashionable, yet thin, jacket when she left the house. Without saying a word, Leo slipped off his own jacket and placed it around Piper's shoulders. She smiled shyly. That was Leo, a gentleman through and through.

"Thanks."

"It's okay. So, how's Paige doing?"

"She's okay, I guess. A bit quiet." Piper sighed. "She's gone from being permanently happy and bubbly, to a mute."

Leo pulled Piper towards a bench and they sat on it. He looped his arm around her shoulder and pulled her close to his chest.

"She's bound to be different, Piper."

"I know, I know. I'd be worried if this didn't affect her. It's just-" Piper stopped and pushed her hair back.

"Just what?" asked Leo.

"I don't know how to act. It's like, if we act exactly the same, then are we being insensitive to Paige and making her feel like we don't care and she should just get over it? But on the other hand, if we're constantly checking she's okay and fussing about her, is it going to drive her insane?"

Leo was quiet for a few moments, before replying, speaking slowly and methodically. "It's tough. It's understandable that you're not sure of how to be. Paige is fragile at the moment, but if you treat her like a china doll then she'll get frustrated."

"So what do I do?" asked Piper, looking up at Leo, unshed tears shining in her beautiful brown eyes.

"Be Piper," Leo replied simply, smiling down at her.

"What?"

"Just be yourself. Be the sweet, loving, kind, caring person I know. That's all you can do. Everything will work itself out in the end."

"You think?"

"I don't think. I know."

Piper sat up suddenly and kissed Leo, filled with feelings of happiness and love. She'd been with Leo for three years, and he'd been constantly there for her, supporting her and caring for her.

"I love you," she whispered, pressing her forehead against his.

"I love you too, Piper."



Short, short, short, but, come on, for all you Piper/Leo fans, there was some mush. Next chapter will be Prue and Andy.

For Paige, should I do Paige/Kyle or Paige/Glenn or one of each?

You choose.

Review please.