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Chapter 9 – Secrets and Guys Part Deux.
Paige stared at Cole in unbelieve, how could he be back? Cole, Phoebe's ex-husband, the man she had always hated, was back! But how? They vanquished him about a thousand times, well not a thousand times, but at least twice. Phoebe was the first one to speak, ''Cole.. what are you doing here? How?'' she asked quietly. Cole wanted to answer, but Paige interrupted him, ''Who cares, lets vanquish him.'' She went to throw the potion, but Cole held his hands up innocently, ''Wait Paige, you wouldn't vanquish me again, would you? I didn't come back again to hurt you three.'' He said. Paige let at a sarcastic laugh, ''Ofcourse not, you came to warn us for a bigger threat.'' She replied. ''Actually, no.'' Cole said, ''I'm here to help you three.'' Piper put her potions down, ''If you're here to help us then you need to explain something first.'' She said. ''Piper!'' paige begun, but Piper waved her objection away with her hand, ''How did you come back and why would the Elders warn us for a demon shimmering into the Manor if he doesn't want to harm us?'' she asked Cole.
Cole looked at Phoebe and then back at Piper, ''How I came back doesn't matter, lets just say I have my connections and the Elders probably warned you, because they don't trust me, but I'm here to help you three, trust me.'' He looked at Paige who had made a sound of unbelieve. Paige rolled her eyes when he looked back at Phoebe. ''But Cole, why?'' Phoebe asked him, she couldn't believe he was back, after all those times he had hurt her he still had the guts to shimmer into the manor like that. ''Because I want to make up for all those times I've hurt you and your sisters and Piper owes me something.'' He looked at Piper. Piper smiled innocently as her sisters both gave her a look, ''He kind of helped me to call for Leo, remember when I was dying and when Phoebe was with Drake.'' She explained. ''That was Cole?'' Phoebe questioned. Piper and Cole both nodded, ''Yeah that was Cole.'' Piper said. ''You know Cole should go and you, leo and Pheebs should go back upstairs, before Henry unfreezes.'' Paige said to Piper. ''Is that what happened? Was I frozen?'' Henry's voice said.
Paige's heart missed a beat and she turned around. She found Henry standing in the doorway, how long had he been standing there? ''Henry..How long have you been standing there?'' she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. Piper, Phoebe, Leo and Cole all looked at Henry. ''Long enough to hear that something weird is going on, you're not human..'' Henry replied, he looked back at Paige. Paige felt her eyes fill themselves with tears, she didn't know what to say, ''I..guess I can explain.'' She finally got out. Henry shook his head, ''I don't want to know.'' He walked off and left the Manor. Paige bit her lip and swallowed hard to fight her tears back. ''Paige hunny..'' Piper put her hand on her shoulder. Paige didn't look at her and went after Henry immediately. Cole looked at Phoebe, ''Who's that?'''he asked. ''Paige's boyfriend..I think.'' Phoebe replied, she looked a bit guilty. Piper looked at Cole, ''Maybe you should come back another time, when Paige is here too.'' She said. ''I prefer talking to you two without her.'' Cole replied, Phoebe gave him a look, ''Fine, fine..I'll come back.'' He shimmered out. Leo looked at Piper and Phoebe, ''What are you two gonna do?'' he asked.
Paige run after Henry to his car, ''Henry wait, please.'' Henry stopped for a moment and looked at her, ''Why? So you can tell me more lies? So you can kill me?'' ''No, Henry I'm not going to kill you don't be ridiculous, just let me explain.'' Paige replied, she now stood in front of him and looked up at him, a tear running down her cheek. Henry felt sympathy for her and folded his arms, ''What is going on? What are you?'' he asked. Paige put her hand on his arm, ''I can't tell you here.'' She said. ''Fine, get in the car then.'' Henry replied, he opened the door so Paige could get in. She looked at him and hesitated for a moment, but then got into his car. Henry closed to door and walked to the other side and he got in next to Paige, ''Okay, I'm listening.'' He said and he looked at her. Paige paused and then started to explain, 'At least he wants to listen.' She thought to herself.
Piper, Phoebe and Leo were sat on the couch, ''Okay so you think he's actaully speaking the truth?'' Phoebe asked, looking at Piper. ''Well yeah, I mean I don't think he's stupid enough to try and destroy us again, as seen as he keeps losing.'' Piper replied, she fiddled with her weddingband. ''Yeah, but maybe he wants us to think that.'' Phoebe said, she looked at Leo hoping for support. Leo shook his head slightly, ''I think Piper's got a point, Cole is not that stupid.'' Phoebe sighed slightly and Piper looked at her, ''Sweety I know you don't trust him after everything that he has done to you, but I don't think we have a choice. If we refuse to let him help us he'll probably turn against us again.'' Piper explained. ''Fine..'' Phoebe agreed, she didn't exactly trust Cole, but she would just have to agree with Piper. ''Okay so we're going to talk to Cole as soon as Paige comes back?'' Leo asked. Piper nodded, ''Yes, I think so.'' She answered as she made her way to the window and moved the curtains slightly she looked at Henry's car.
''Okay so let me get his straight.'' Henry said, ''You're a witch. You have magical powers and you protect the innocents by killing these creatures called demons?'' Paige looked at him, ''Yes, Henry I know it's hard to believe, trust me I really do.'' Henry looked back at her and shook his head slightly, ''Paige magic..I just never thought it could really exist.'' he explained. ''Go back to the Manor with me, I'll show you.'' Paige replied, but Henry shook his head, not agreeing with her, ''Not now, Not everything in one day it's too much.'' He said. ''Right, I understand.'' Paige said, ''But you can't tell anyone about this, we can't risk exposure.'' Henry nodded in agreement, ''I promise I won't tell anyone Paige.'' He said. ''Thank you.'' Paige kissed him on his cheek gently, ''I'll just go back inside, can you call me when you think you're ready?'' she asked hopefully. Henry nodded again, ''Okay.'' Paige smiled slightly and opened the door of the car, ''Oh if anything weird happens, just shout my name okay?'' Henry looked at her, ''How will you be able to hear me?'' he questioned a little surprised. ''I'll explain that soon.'' Paige replied, getting out of the car. ''Right, bye Paige.'' ''Bye.'' She said as she closed the door and stood back, watching as Henry started his car and drove off. Paige sighed heavily, 'Please don't let him have freaked out.' She thought to herself as she walked back to the Manor. She went inside and closed the door behind herself. ''How did it go?'' Phoebe asked quietly, she walked into the hallway with Piper following her. ''Not too bad I hope.'' Paige replied. Phoebe wrapped her baby-sister in a hug, ''I'm sure it will all be fine.'' Paige rested her head on Phoebe's shoulder, ''I hope so.'' She said as she looked at Piper, who smiled warmly at her.
It was night at the Halliwel Manor, Phoebe had gone back to the hospital to keep Luke company and Piper and Paige were sat on the couch in the parlour, watching a movie. Paige fiddled with her blanket nervously. Piper glanced at her, ''Are you okay sweety?'' she questioned. Paige her head snapped up, "What?'' she said. Piper smiled warmly at her, ''Are you okay?'' she repeated. ''Oh, yeah I'm fine don't worry.'' Paige said, she concentrated back on the TV. Piper wasn't totally convinced, but still looked back at the TV. A swirl of blue lights surrounded the parlour. ''Hey Leo.'' Piper said, without even bothering to look up. Leo smiled, ''Hey honey.'' He said, walking around the couch and sitting down next to his wife. Piper cuddled into him, ''How are you feeling?" she asked. ''I'm okay, sorry I'm late.'' Leo replied, moving his arm around Piper's shoulders. ''That's fine, you're here now.'' Piper said. They heard Paige mumble something quietly and looked over at her. Paige had her eyes closed and was obviously asleep. Leo smiled slightly, ''Tough day for her?'' Piper nodded, ''We better go upstairs before we wake her up.'' She moved the blanket off her feet and got up. She turned the TV off and covered Paige with her blanket properly, Paige moaned slightly but didn't wake up. Piper smiled and held her hand out to Leo, he took it and got up, following Piper upstairs.
A few hours later Cole shimmered into the parlour, Paige was still asleep on the chair. Cole didn't notice her and sat down on the same chair, but felt he sat down on someone and got up immediately when Paige let out a sharp gasp. She opened her eyes and saw something moving, ''Leo?'' she said. Cole looked at her, ''No..it's Cole.'' He replied, "What are you doing here?'' ''I ask the questions.'' Paige said, ''What are YOU doing here?'' she got up. ''Me? Erm..fine..I came to check if there had any demons arrived.'' Cole said. ''We're the Charmed-Ones Cole, I think we can deal with some demons.'' ''I just thought you wanted some help.'' Paige shook her head, but then realised he probably couldn't see it, ''No thanks, we'll be fine.'' She said. Cole let out a sigh, ''Paige what do I have to do to make you trust me?'' ''Nothing, I know I can't trust you.'' She replied. ''Oh come on, give me one chance.'' Cole pleaded with her. Paige looked at the shadow of his face, ''Fine, I'll think about it.'' She said, she didn't even know why she was giving him a chance, he had tried to kill her and her sisters after all.
''Thank you.'' Cole said. ''Hmm..'' Paige grumbled in reply and she shivered slightly, ''I'm going to go to bed.'' Paige said. ''Okay..I'll just go back to the Underworld..I mean my house..You know what i mean right?'' he said. ''Yeah.'' Paige said as she brushed past Cole and picked the blanket up, ''Can you get off the blanket please?'' Paige said as she pulled at it gently. Cole stepped back which made him fall over Paige, causing her to fall too. ''Ouch, cole!'' she kicked him gently with her feet, ''Get off me.'' She put her hands on his shoulders. ''Sorry.'' Cole said as he stood up. ''What's wrong with you you're never this clumsy.'' Paige said as she sat up and straightened her clothes. Cole hold out his hand, Paige looked at him and then took it and she stood up, ''Thanks.'' She said, letting go off his hand again. ''Hmm..I guess I should be going then.'' Cole replied. ''Yes, maybe you should.'' Paige said. ''Bye then.'' ''Bye Cole.'' Paige said, Cole shimmered out. Paige rolled her eyes, what was he trying to do? She picked the blanket up again and put it on the couch. She yawned quietly and made her way upstairs.
It was the next morning at the Halliwel Manor, Phoebe stood in the attic, flicking through the Book of Shadows. The morning sun fell through the window upon Phoebe's face which made her squint her eyes slightly so she could read the pages from the Book properly. Piper walked into the attic with a smile plastered on her face, ''Morning sis.'' She greeted phoebe. Phoebe looked up, ''Hey, had a good night last night?'' she asked smiling. Piper grinned, ''Uh-huh, what you doing?'' Phoebe laughed slightly, Piper was so changing the subject, ''Just looking for the demon who attacked Luke.'' She said as she looked back down at the Book of Shadows. ''Need any help with that?'' Piper questioned. Phoebe shook her head, ''No thank you, I'll manage..'' Piper smiled slightly, ''Meet me downstairs in 10 for breakfast okay?'' she said. Phoebe nodded, not looking up. Piper turned around and walked out of the attic.
Paige's cellphone started ringing loudly, Paige moaned quietly from underneath the sheets and she hit her cellphone thinking it's her alarm clock. It didn't stop and Paige grabber her phone and answered it, her voice soft, ''Hello?'' (...) Paige sat straight up in bed, ''Henry, no I was awake.'' She pushed the sheets off herself and got up. (...) ''Erm..breakfast, now?'' (...) ''No, yeah that's fine, in 20 minutes then?'' (...) ''Okay I'll see you then, bye Henry..'' (...) She hung up and threw her phone on the bed. 'He better not be breaking up with me.' She thought to herself as she sighed slightly. Paige made her way to the closet and took some clothes out. She changed into her top and jeans and looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a sexy green top and a dark jeans, hoping that Henry would like it. 'Come on Paige don't always think the worst.' She thought to herself as she picked up a pair of heels and went downstairs.
A 20 minutes later henry was sat at a small table
at a sidewalk café. His eyes searched for Paige, she was late.
A waiter came up to his table and Henry pre-ordered two drinks. As
the waiter walked off, Paige appeared at Henry's table, ''Hey,
I'm so sorry I'm late.'' she apologised. Henry smiled
slightly, ''That's okay, please sit down.'' Paige smiled
back and took place oppiste Henry. ''I ordered an Ice-Tea for
you, is that okay?'' Paige nodded, ''Sure.'' She looked
at Henry, ''Look I'm sorry, but I need to know, Have you
thought about it?'' She wasn't completely sure if she wanted to
know the answer, what if he couldn't accept it? Henry looked at
her, ''Well, I did but..'' Paige felt her heart skip a beat,
he was going to break up with her. She looked down at the table,
''But..you won't accept it.'' She mumbled as she sighed
inwardly. ''No, wait..Paige I really like you and I guess I want
to experience new things, new things like the things you do the
supernatural stuff and all that. You just..need to explain it a bit
more to me.'' He said as he smiled weakly.
Paige looked up at him, ''You're not
breaking up with me?'' Henry shook his head, ''Ofcourse
not.'' He put his hand on hers, ''Like I said, I really like
you and I'm not planning on throwing this all away any time soon.''
He said as he leaned accros the table slightly. Paige smiled and
responsed to his movements by kissing him gently, she felt Henry
smile against her lips as he kissed back.
Phoebe stood in the kitchen, she added the last ingredient to the potion she was making, causing it to explode and make her fly into the wall. She fell to the floor, ''Oww..'' she mumbled, ''Stupid explotions.'' Cole chose exactly that moment to shimmer in, he saw Phoebe lying on the floor, ''Lost your contact?"' he asked, teasingly. Phoebe let out a sarcastic laugh, ''Very amusing Cole.'' Cole smirked and walked over to her, ''Need a hand then?'' he held out his hand to Phoebe. She looked at him and then accepted his hand, getting up with Cole's help. ''Thank you.'' She said as she straighted her clothes. ''You're very welcome.'' Cole replied, ''Need help with vanquishing that demon?'' he asked hopefully. She glanced at him, ''Why would you want to help me with that?'' she questioned. Cole rolled his eyes, ''Phoebe I told you I'm going down the good way this time, please let me help you I need to kill..I mean vanquish.'' He corrected.
Phoebe sighed slightly, ''Fine, but if you try to kill me, my sisters will vanquish your sorry ass for the third time, and they'll make it last forever this time.'' She said as she picked up a vial and put some potion in it. ''I'm not going to kill you, I promise.'' Cole replied, a bit offended. ''Hm hmm.'' Phoebe murmered in reply. Cole picked up a vial, ''It's an upper-lever demon isn't it?'' he asked, handing the vial to Phoebe. Phoebe nodded, ''Yes he is.'' She filled the vial with the purple liquid. ''Right.'' Cole said, he placed his hands on the table, ''Where are your sisters?'' ''Paige is having breakfast with Henry and Piper is upstairs with Wyatt and Chris.'' She replied without looking at Cole. Cole moved his weight to one leg, ''You finished then?'' he asked. Phoebe put the potions down, ''Yep, I am.'' ''Good.'' Cole said, he walked over to her. Phoebe picked up a bag and put the potions in it, ''Lets go.'' She held out her hand to Cole, he took it and shimmered out with her.
Paige orbed into the livingroom with Henry, he took a few steps back and held onto the couch, ''Wow.'' He said. Paige laughed slightly, ''Are you okay?'' ''Yeah, dizzy.'' Henry replied. Paige smiled, ''Go sit down hun.'' She stopped as she realised she had called him hun. She looked at Henry, but he didn't seem to care, he just wanted to sit down. Paige supported him and helped him take place on the couch, ''Better now?'' she asked. Henry nodded, ''I just have to get used to this..bright blue lights thing.'' ''Orbing.'' Paige corrected him. ''Yeah that.'' He replied as he smiled weakly. Paige sat down next to him, ''Want anything? Something to drink?'' Henry shook his head. ''Anything else then?'' Paige questioned, looking at him. He smiled and moved closer to her, Paige smiled back it was obvious what he wanted. She put her hand on his knee and kissed back as his lips found hers. Henry gently pushed her down onto the couch and deepened the kiss as Paige moved her arms around his neck, returning the kiss. He moved the strap of her top off her shoulder and Paige started to unbutton his shirt when a male voice spoke, ''Having fun kids?''
Paige pulled back and looked up, Cole was standing behind the couch next to Phoebe, both covered in demon goo. ''Cole!'' Paige said, sounding disturbed. Cole grinned and Henry sat up buttoning his shirt back up. ''Sorry sis, didn't mean to interrupt.'' Phoebe said, she flashed a smile at Paige, understanding that Henry must had accepted her baby-sister's second life as a charmed-one. Paige sat up and straightened her top, ''It's alright.'' She replied, smiling back slightly. ''I guess I should be going then.'' Cole stated. Phoebe looked at him and nodded, ''Yeah, okay.'' She said. ''See ya all later.'' Cole said. All of them said goodbye to Cole and he shimmered out. ''Right, I'm going to take a shower, you two just continue what you were doing.'' Phoebe said to Paige and Henry, and she walked upstairs. Paige looked at Henry and laughed slightly, ''Want me to orb us upstairs?'' she asked sexily. Henry smiled and nodded, he watched Paige putting her hand on his shoulder before the disappeared upstairs in a swirl of a bright blue lights thing.
((woow ok chapter 9 is huge ..i was on a roll lol.. IM busy with chapter 10 now ''Pride and Pregnancy'' it will be 3 weeks later there.. ill be putting it up when im finished.. please keep on reviewing, i like reviews :) xxxxx))
