A/N: Hello to my fellow readers and writers! *Waves* I have chapter three for you!

As I haven't done this yet, I figure I ought to: Chapter 1 thanks to:piperspeanut Chapter 2 thanks to:piperspeanut, Marie Nomad. Thank you guys so much! *Hugs* I love my reviews!

Warning: No "adult" situations in this chapter. Just a kiss or two.

And now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the 3rd chapter!

I'll Trust my Heart to You

By: Piper Chris Melinda Halliwell

Chapter 3: Prove my Love

Love. There has to be a way to describe it other than butterflies in your stomach, or never being able to think of any other person in that special way but them, right?

Phoebe sighed as she finished the last letter response for her column that week.

"There's just got to be a better way—a more concrete way—to describe it…" She whispered to herself.

She and Coop had been "dating" (if you could really call it that between the demon fights) for about two months now. He was trying to show her that she didn't have any reason to fear it…any reason to run from it, and that she should step up to it. Lead her love life instead of letting it lead her. But it wasn't an easy task for her. She wanted to try though.

"What could I say though?" she said, clicking the Print icon on her document, hearing the equipment warm up. "That I see my little girl in his face? That his every feature just drives me insa—" a knock at the door brought her back from her thoughts.

"Come in." but no one entered. Thinking the person might not have heard her over the printer, she tried again, "Come in." but still nothing. She stood, walked over to the door, and moved the blinds so she could see to the building.

A smile appeared on her face as she opened the door and took the dozen red roses from the floor, closing the door behind her. She sat them on her desk and, leaning against it, she searched for a clue as to who they were from, though she already knew. After searching for a moment or two, Phoebe found a small white card with hearts on it. 'Typical…but still…' she thought reading.

Phoebe,

I know you're still a little confused about this whole relation-

ship, but just know that no matter what anyone says

or does, nothing can keep me away from you for long.

Call for me when you're through with work. There's some

place I'd like to take you.

Love always,

Coop

The smile on Phoebe's face couldn't have gotten any wider if someone tried to force it. She picked up her still-warm column from the printer and walked over to Elise. Handing it to her and hearing a "good work" comment, she turned around and strolled back to her office, wondering what the day would bring.

Walking into her office, the wonderful fragrance hit her senses as she picked them up off her desk and smelled them once again. She leaned against it, flowers in her arms, as she called.

"Coop!" she called. She just couldn't be happier! She'd been slightly stressed about getting her column in on time, but after finding these at her door, it felt like nothing could bring her down.

"Do you like them?" He asked Hearting in. He didn't seem dressed for an evening out in just jeans and a t-shirt, but it could be different.

"Yes, I love them! They're beautiful." she told him as he wrapped his arms around her and gave her a quick kiss. "Where are we going?"

Coop walked over and grabbed her jacket from her office chair. She handed him the flowers as she donned her jacket.

"You'll see." he said as she zipped up her jacket. "Ready?"

"Yeah, let's go." She said wrapping her arms around him.

"Close your eyes." He whispered. She smiled and did as he asked. "Hold on tight." She nodded.

In an instant, they were in the middle of a beautiful park, where thousands of cherry blossoms were in bloom. The grass was lush and green, the sun was shining, and a gentle breeze was blowing. There were families relaxing and eating. Laughter could be heard in the distance as some kids ran up and down the sidewalk, trying to catch blossoms as they fell.

Coop carried her over to a spot where he laid things out for them.

Sitting her on a blanket, he said, "Okay, open your eyes."

Awe. That was the best word Coop could think of to describe Phoebe's expression, just pure awe. Her brown eyes went wide and her mouth was slightly ajar for a few moments before she turned to him.

"Oh Coop! You did all this just to prove that you love me?" She asked. He moved in from behind her and sat beside her, kissing her sweetly.

"Yes Phoebe, I'll do it a thousand times if that's what it takes for you to trust your heart to me." he told her standing. "Come on. Let's take a walk." He suggested.

"Okay." She said as she took his hand and walked over to the sidewalk.

"Wait, don't move."

"Why?" She asked curiously as a blossom fell directly on top of her hair. He picked it out.

"Because of this." He said placing it in her open palm. "It's like a souvenir."

"Yeah it is." Phoebe said, placing it up directly in front of her ponytail. "I hope it doesn't fall out."

"Yeah, but it's okay if it does. There are plenty more." Coop told her as they walked.

A big red ball bounced toward them, so high that Phoebe unlinked arms with Coop and caught it.

"Something the matter, my love?" he asked seeing a sad, but relaxed expression in her eyes. "Or do you remember something?"

"I remember when Prue, Piper and I went to the past to stop the warlock Nicholas. Prue and Piper ended up seeing their younger selves, while I wasn't even born yet…" she said holding onto it a little tighter, "this ball looks exactly like the one we used when we were teaching little Prue and Piper about how to use their powers…"

"That was when you first saw your mom, wasn't it?" he asked. She nodded.

"Well, at least the first actual memory I have of her." she said smiling.

A tap on her elbow stopped Phoebe from going any farther as she and Coop turned around. A little boy with black hair and bright green eyes stood in front of them.

"Is this yours?" Phoebe asked getting down to the little boy's level.

"Yes. Can I have it, please?" he asked sweetly.

"Here," she said handing it to him. "It's a nice ball. Be careful not to lose it, okay?"

"Okay!" he said running off to his mother. To their surprise, just as fast as he ran off, he came back. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." she said as he ran off and, this time, didn't come back. As she stood back up, sunlight in her hair, Coop knew this was one day he'd never forget. "Well, should we go back?"

"I packed a picnic basket if you'd like to eat a little before I take you back to your office." He suggested.

Phoebe sighed, "Yeah, even though I handed in my column, Elise's probably spotted a few errors and laid it back on my desk by now." She said as they walked back over.

"No one's perfect at their job, Phoebe," Coop said as they sat down on the blanket, "not even me."

"I thought Cupid's arrows hardly ever missed." She commented as he handed her a sandwich.

"Well, most of the time they don't, but…" He stopped wondering if he should continue. It wasn't that it missed really, it just wasn't meant to last…like he knew theirs was.

"But what?"

"It's nothing, don't worry about it now." he said, 'it'd ruin your good mood,' he thought.

"No, it's not nothing. Coop, come on. What is it?" she asked.

"It didn't miss, but I just couldn't see clearly with him…"

"With who?" she asked. He grabbed her hand almost as if he was trying to apologize for something. "With Cole?" she asked.

"Yes Phoebe. Most of the time, I can see what people's true feelings and desires are, but with him it was clouded. But there is something that you should know, if you don't already…"

"You mean, that he'll always love me? I know that already."

"Yes, but also that deep down, you still love him." That statement had clear orbs fall from her eyes, but deep down, Phoebe knew it was true. Coop wrapped his arms around her tightly as she buried her face in his shirt.

"But I…I…don't want to. He—he was just so horrible to them, and I couldn't take it…I don't want him back…"

"Sshh, I know Phoebe, I know, but you can't stop loving him. It's not possible." He said as he rubbed her back. "You don't have to. I understand that your love for him won't just leave like that, but I've learned that all I need to do is help you see the good in the relationship and slowly you'll accept it."

"I love you…not him, but I just—I don't know if I can…"

"Phoebe, look at me." he asked and she pulled back, tears still in rivers. "You can and you will. I'm not asking you to let go of him completely, just let go of the hurt." She leaned against his chest. "Can you try that for me?"

"Yeah." She said smiling though her tears.

"Now, that's a smile." He said as they laughed. He wiped a few tears away.

"Well, I should probably get back now. What do you think?" She asked.

"Yeah, but for now, I'd rather watch the sunset." He said. "How 'bout you?" He got his answer as she leaned back comfortably into his arms.

So she still did love Cole after all these years. That wasn't really news to her. But as she sat in Coop's comfortable, loving embrace, she knew that someday, she'd be able to let go of the hurt and pain. And he'd be there waiting patiently as she did.

'I guess it really is true that love, not time, heals all wounds.' Phoebe thought as she looked at the beautiful scene around her knowing that she'd always be safe with Coop around.

A/N: So how was that? How will Coop help Phoebe get over her feelings for Cole?

Please read and review, guys! I really want to know what you think! Plus, I love my reviews (and reviewers)! *Winks*

Next chapter: Chapter 4: Handling Her Heart

Until the next chapter update, I hope everyone has a good day or night and I'll "see you" later!

Piper Chris Melinda Halliwell