A/N: Hey guys, me random again.

Paige's POV below.


20. Barricades and Loneliness

Oh God, why did I even consider this?

I knew I should have went through the back door or tried that orbing thing again. I'm currently struggling to get into my bedroom through, none other than my window.

One problem; I never thought it would be that difficult. I watched Phoebe do it loads of times and yet I've managed to get one foot in, while trying to pull myself up. Here I go…one, two….

Oh Crap!

I'm through and I'm in. I have another problem though. I've knocked half the stuff on my dresser off. So much for stealth!

Maybe I should have gone to Glen's. That's where my sisters think I am, anyway.

I didn't want to tell them Glen was busy and out with his parents. They would want to stay to keep me from being alone with the thing. I couldn't let that happen.

Maybe I would be better on my own. I only seem to hold people back.

That's it with the dwelling. I've done that too much lately. I have bigger things to deal with…like Sevron. I am getting that guy out, even if it kills me.

I hear the sound of the front door shut and I breath a sigh of relieve, grateful they didn't see me climbing through the window.

Wait a minute. It's too early for my sisters to be home, isn't it?

I move to my bedroom door, trying to work out who it could be. I open it very slightly and hear Prue and Sevron exchanging words. She's supposed to be with Andy.

I open the door further, out of curiosity and I instantly regret it.

Prue spotted me but she looks upset. Prue's never upset like that. It's anger first, not tears. Maybe I should go see if she's okay.

I take one step out and stop still. Sevron is stood nearby. I don't wait for anything, not even a chance to breath, I just slam the door shut and push a chair against it.

Okay, so maybe I'll talk to Prue later.

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Time passes really slowly when you know you need to do something but your too scared to walk out your own room. I've been trying to figure out if Sevron has moved from outside my room so I can go see Prue.

That, so far, hasn't gone to plan because I don't want to move the chair that's barricading my door.

That's when I hear voices, Piper's and Phoebe's to be exact. It's kinda hard to work out what they are saying. Two words I do notice though are; Paige and Glen's.

Crap! Please don't phone, please don't phone.

Then I hear him and instantly my blood runs cold.

Without really thinking, I dive under my covers. It's childish and pathetic I realise….also something none of my sisters would do, but I'm scared and alone.

Alone…seems to be an epidemic these days for me.

I hide my head and wait for them to all disappear, this I knew wouldn't be for along time as I hear Phoebe shout for Prue.

I zone out completely and try to ignore the shouting. Closing my eyes tightly and pulling the pillow further over my head, I pretend I'm somewhere else….anywhere else.

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I open my eyes slowly and I am suddenly aware of the pillow covering my head. Removing it, so I could get a look at the alarm clock next to me, I realise it's two am.

Great! I fell asleep.

I climb out from under my covers and carefully walk towards the bedroom door. I couldn't believe I had slept through the incident from earlier.

Causally I push the chair out of the way and open the door, poking my head out to see if he was still there. The hallway was clear and not a sound could be heard.

Quickly I walk down to Prue's room and push open the door. I step in, not daring to look behind me. Shutting it, I find myself just staring at it, like they do in the horror films when their waiting for the villain to burst through the door.

Damn Phoebe, making me watch them!

"Paige."

I jump out of my skin and I had that odd sense of orbing again. Once the dizziness subsides, I turn towards the bed to find Prue fully awake, staring at me in mild shock.

"Did I just…." I trail off as she nods to my unasked question.

"Yeah, you did."

"Great." I mutter, that's all I need; every time I get scared, I orb. How great is that?

"What are you doing here anyway? You should be asleep, it's two in the morning." Prue replies.

"I…uh…wanted to see if you were alright." I answer, while finding my bare feet somewhat fascinating.

I was expecting to get yelled at. I was waiting for it.

"You wanna come over here?"

Wait, that's not usually how it goes. I look up and notice her smiling a little. Instead of questioning her though I just happily climb up on to her bed, where she pulls me in.

"What happened earlier?" I ask.

Prue's quiet for a moment. "Nothing for you to worry about, sweetie." she sighs, which does very little to comfort me.

"Can you just tell me, please?" I beg. It used to work on Grams…back when I thought she was sane and hadn't married the hobo from outside the market.

"What are doing home anyway? You were supposed to be at Glen's. That's where I dropped you off."

"I.I…uhh."

Hmm, that didn't sound suspicious at all. Way to go Paige!

"Paige."

It amazes me how she reprimand me with just my name. It's creepy.

"I came home, Glen never knew I was going round." I mumble.

"What?"

She really doesn't look impressed. Great! My day just keeps getting better.

"If I didn't leave, you, Piper and Phoebe wouldn't have gone to the dance." I try to explain.

"There is a reason, Paige. I don't want you left alone with that thing still in the house."

"Well I wasn't alone for long, you came home soon after." I reason, but Prue looks a little upset by what I said.

"Still, Paige, don't do it again, please. I don't want you anywhere near him. Not without me or Piper and Pheebs nearby."

"I don't want to go near him. I want him gone."

She sighs again and I kinda feel like I'm pressuring her into doing something. "We all do, trust me…but you heard him; he goes, we all go into foster care."

"That would be fun at school." I mumble more to myself but Prue looks at me sharply.

"What's going on at school?" she presses.

Like Prue would understand; she's the queen bee.

"Nothing."

"Paige, tell me."

Wow, demanding!

"School is just school." I shrug, trying my hardest to disguise any sign there is a problem.

"Paige."

Prue, your going to where my name out.

"It's just some girls thinking there funny." I answer vaguely.

"What are they saying?"

"Nothing."

"I'll ask Glen." she threatens.

"They call me Annie, okay. You happy?"

Maybe I shouldn't have snapped at her, but man does she not give it a rest. I then watch as she thinks it over.

"Who's they?" she asks.

"No one. Prue can we drop it, okay."

"Your not alone Paige. Never. You have me, Piper and Phoebe….and Glen. Please don't think what they say is true."

Her voice is surprisingly soft, as if she's worried I would suddenly leave.

"Can I stay here tonight? I kinda don't wanna go back to my room." I ask quietly, although I think Prue never expected me to leave her room.

She pulls me close to her and she wraps her arms round me. "Sure, sweetie, just remember what I said." she whispers.

I nod very slightly, as my eyes begin to get heavy again.

"Prue.." I mumble, "..do you think my real dad knows about me?"

I never last long enough to hear the reply, as my exhaustion takes it's toll.


A/N: Okay that's me done... for now.

Thanks for reading.

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