A/N- I do not own Supernatural or Charmed.
Chapter Eighteen
After lunch, all the girls and Sam decided to take two cars to the mall as the six of them wouldn't fit in one vehicle. Paige, Addie and Sam took Paige's Bug and Phoebe, Piper and Zoe took Piper's SUV. Sam enjoyed the ride, talking with Addie and Paige about nonsense things. It warmed his heart to be here with her, and to have her know who he was. He couldn't keep the smile off his face.
"Ah, you're smiling now, but wait until we're done." Paige teased him. "We can be very serious shoppers if we need to." She grinned at him in the mirror as they pulled into the parking lot. Addie climbed out of the car and walked over to join the others, who were parking not too far away. Sam stayed behind for a moment, steeling up his nerve and resolve for something he wanted to do. He also wanted Paige's help.
"Paige, can you help me with something?" He asked her, blushing slightly. Paige looked at him shuffling his feet nervously, and smiled.
"Yeah, what's up?" Paige said.
"Actually it's two somethings," Sam said, still a little shyly. "The first thing is, Dora's Half-Birthday is coming up in a week." He would have continued, but Paige interrupted him.
"It is?" She asked excitedly, "What day?"
"The twenty-first of April." Sam said. "I want to give her something, as I missed her birthday, which was in October." Paige nodded.
"We should throw her a surprise party!" She said, "I'll help you get her a gift. I'm guessing that's what you wanted help with?" Sam nodded and she continued, "What was the other thing?"
"I need help picking out a ring," Sam said, blushing even redder now. "I want to marry her." Paige's face glowed as she grinned at him, happy for the chance to help.
"Absolutely!" She said, grinning. "We can go look while they wander around Victoria's Secret. I know Phoebe always wants to stop in there, whether or not she buys anything." Sam blushed, but was glad for the idea of not having to stand around the lingerie shop like a pervert of some kind. Paige linked her arm through one of Sam's and they walked over to where the group was.
"What took you two so long?" Phoebe asked.
"Sam was just asking my opinion on something," Paige said.
"What?" Addie asked, curiously.
"That, would be telling, sister dear." Paige said smiling. Piper just shook her head while Zoe shifted her weight uncomfortably. "So where first?"
"Victoria's Secret!" Phoebe said, winking at Addie.
"I need to go to the kitchen supply store," Piper said.
"Neither of those sound fun," Paige said. "Why don't we split up for a couple of hours. Pheebs, you and Addie can go wander around while you settle your debt. Piper, you and Zoe can go do your thing, I think Zoe would really enjoy the kitchen supply stuff because Addie and Dean have both mentioned you like to cook, and I will distract Sam for a while. Sound good?" Everyone seemed happy with the plan, especially Sam, who had a plausible reason to be wandering around the mall with Paige. They split up at the mall entrance, agreeing to meet back up in three hours. Addie kissed Sam, because to her three hours felt like a hundred years. She also noticed the look of mischievousness in Paige's eyes.
"They are so planning something," Phoebe said, as they watched them walk away. "We should plan something too." Addie nodded.
"Sam's Birthday is May second," Addie said. "I want to get him something."
"What kind of a something?" Phoebe asked as they wandered towards her favorite store.
"Honestly a new computer," Addie said. "His is a dinosaur, but that's not a very romantic idea." Phoebe smiled.
"A computer is a good birthday present. Maybe you should get something that'll knock his socks off tonight." Phoebe suggested, "something to wear under the outfit I'm going to get you?"
"I like how you think, Pheebs." Addie said, grinning.
"What's his favorite color?" Phoebe asked her.
"Blue?" Addie guessed, "I really don't know." Phoebe rolled her eyes and dug out her phone, dialing Dean. He answered on the third ring.
"Hey Pheebs, what's up?" He asked.
"Do you know what Sam's favorite color is?" Phoebe asked him.
"Yeah, it's the same shade of blue as Addie's eyes," Dean answered. "Do I want to know why?"
"Probably not," Phoebe said. "Thanks Dean."
"You're welcome." He said, hanging up. Phoebe turned her attention to Addie.
"We are looking for a set that matches your eye color." She announced. About twenty minutes later, they found a matching bra and underwear set that was the exact color or Addie's eyes. She also bought some lip gloss and body spray. Phoebe decided that Adora really needed to play up her eyes that night, so she wanted to look for a dress that was either the same shade of blue as her underwear were going to be, or a nice chocolate brown. They were leaving the third dress store when Phoebe saw the perfect dress.
It was the same shade of blue as Addie's underwear and had a fitted bodice. The skirt was short, not too short, but still showcased Addie's amazing legs, which were toned from fighting. It also had a shimmery gauze overlay to the skirt which flowed to her knees. When Addie stepped out of the dressing room wearing it, they both knew it was perfect. They bought ballet flat style shoes that were a couple of shades darker and a matching purse. They also swung by an accessories store to get some hair jewels that matched the dress. Phoebe smirked to herself, glad to know that she was doing something to help make her sister happier.
When they met up, Piper and Zoe looked cheerful, Phoebe and Addie looked happy too. Paige looked like the cat that got the canary and Sam just looked slightly traumatized. Addie kissed him fervently. Three hours away from him had been too long for her liking. He kissed back just as fiercely.
"Okay, we need to head home. Phoebe, you got what you needed taken care of?" Piper asked.
"Yup!" Phoebe grinned, "bet is settled, until the next time." Addie just shook her head and grinned.
"You know with the bets you keep making me, I never have to actually buy my own clothes, right?" She said.
"I'm aware," Phoebe grinned, sticking her tongue out at Addie. Addie just rolled her eyes before climbing into the backseat of Paige's bug to give Sam more leg room. Sam smiled at her as he climbed in. The ride home seemed quicker to Addie than the drive to the mall, but she still enjoyed the ride. When they got home, Piper announced that dinner would be small and that they could probably eat after they got back that night. Phoebe directed Addie upstairs, saying that she'd bring her a sandwich.
"Get in the shower, I'll meet you in my room when you're done." Addie kissed Sam and went to follow her instructions. Sam watched her climb the stairs, admiring the way she walked. Paige walked up to him and elbowed him in the stomach, getting his attention.
"You're drooling," she said and he blushed. She would have said more, but Phoebe pulled her out of the room. Zoe watched them go and rolled her eyes, before going upstairs to pack a small bag for herself. She wasn't planning on letting anybody know her plans.
Downstairs, Phoebe cornered Paige in the dining room. "What?" Paige asked.
"I had a vision today," Phoebe said.
"About?" Paige countered.
"Sam proposing to Addie," Phoebe said. "Tonight." Paige said nothing, but she smirked at her sister. "So it's true?"
"Yeah, he had me help pick out the ring today." Paige confirmed. Phoebe squealed quietly, just as Piper walked in the room.
"What?" She asked. Paige and Phoebe just grinned at her.
"You'll see," they said at the same time. Piper just shook her head and went to assemble some platters for sandwiches.
Meanwhile Sam was pacing around the practice room, getting increasingly nervous for what he had planned for the evening. He turned to the door when he heard it open and saw Paige.
"Are you nervous?" Paige asked him, seeing he was tense.
"Just a lot," Sam said with a chuckle. "I don't know why."
"Because you're going to do something kinda reckless and you're slightly afraid she's gonna say no." Paige said, reasonably. She patted him on the shoulder, "You're gonna be okay. You know she loves you." Sam smiled tensely.
"I have to ask Dean if he's okay with it." Sam said, "I feel so nervous."
"You'll be good. Dean and Leo just came back, do you want me to get him for you?" Paige asked. Sam nodded and she left the room. Sam continued his pacing until Dean came in.
"Something bothering you, Sammy?" Dean asked him.
"I need your permission to do something," Sam said.
"Sam, you're almost Twenty-four," Dean said. "You don't need my permission to do anything."
"I do for this," Sam said. Dean looked confused and Sam continued before he lost his nerves. "I want to ask Dora to marry me. Will you give your blessing?" Dean looked at his baby brother, and saw he was serious.
"Why are you asking me?" Dean countered.
"Because Dad's dead, and I don't think I could ask him. You're the one who raised us, really. Yeah Dad was there, but you were the one who took care of us. So even if Dad were here, I'd still ask you." Dean looked at Sam with a tear in his eye.
"Yeah, Sammy. I'll give you permission to marry Addie." Dean said, Sam's face lit up and he hugged Dean.
"I'd ask you to be my best man, but I think Dora would want you to give her away." Sam said. "I think I'll ask Paige." Dean nodded in understanding.
"I get that, Sammy." Dean said, "I hope she does ask me to give her away, I would hate to be excluded from your wedding."
"If Dora doesn't ask you, I want you to be my best man." Sam said. Dean hugged Sam close to him, both understanding all that it meant.
Phoebe climbed the stairs, listening for the shower. She smiled when she heard that it was off and went into her room to find Addie, who was in Phoebe's room, putting her new underwear and bra set on. Phoebe just shook her head and pulled out the new dress they'd gotten for her that day. Like in the store, it fit Addie like a glove.
Phoebe grabbed a pair of black sparkly nylons for her to wear and helped her with her basic makeup before pulling her hair into a wavy up do. The hair jewels they bought set perfectly into her hair. Lastly, They did the rest of her makeup in a subtle way that would bring added emphasis to her eyes. The lip gloss and body spray from Victoria's Secret completed the look. Addie was very happy with how the dress made her look like a wood nymph or a dryad. She felt like she should be off dancing with them in the forest instead of going to the club, she hoped Sam would like it.
Phoebe quickly slipped into a red and black corset style dress, admiring the way it fit her body and understanding why Addie like them. Addie helped her with her hair, spelling it to fall in ringlets that hung below her shoulders. They left her eyes subtle, but gave an extra emphasis to her mouth, that somehow made her brown eyes look even more like hot chocolate. Paige also came in, dragging Zoe to get help with their hair and makeup.
Zoe wanted her's straightened and Addie helped her by thinking a defrizz spell. She then borrowed a black dress from Paige which seemed to match the funk she was in. She left the room to go see if she could find Dean. Paige was wearing a brown dress that hugged her body and left little room for the imagination. Addie spelled her hair to fall straight, with a wave at the end to give it a little more volume. She then applied a smoky makeup to her eyes which made them stand out amazingly. Piper came upstairs to get dress and Addie convinced her to have her hair done in corkscrew curls and some makeup that was a little more bold than what she normally wore put on. Piper's dress that night was a creamy silver that actually made her pale skin glow a little.
"We have to get there a little early, just to get the club decorated," Piper said.
"Cool," Addie said. "So we're going to meet the guys there?"
"Yup." Piper replied.
"Any chance we can order pizza?" Addie asked, hopefully.
"Of course," Piper answered.
"Then let's go!" Addie said, enthusiastically. They went downstairs to tell Leo they were going, and see if Zoe wanted to come early with them, but she said she would rather ride with Sam and Dean. They were in the workout room, but Phoebe wouldn't let her say goodbye to Sam.
"You can see him when he gets there!" Phoebe said, she then looked at Leo. "Please make sure they aren't wearing plaid." Dean came out of the practice room and looked at her.
"Don't worry, Phoebe." He said, "we have dress clothes."
"You don't have to worry about ties," Phoebe said. "Just look presentable." She winked at Dean, earning a glare from Zoe that she ignored because she didn't see it. "We girls minus Zoe, who doesn't want to join us, are going to the club early. We will see you when you get there." They left the house and piled into Piper's SUV and drove to the club. When they got there, they saw that Dean and Leo had perfectly set up the karaoke system on the stage.
"Why don't we string up some pretty pastel lights," Phoebe suggested. "And the disco ball?"
"I like the disco ball idea," Piper said, "but we used the lights last month."
"Why don't we put pastel colored gels into the lights that reflect off the disco ball, so that it's like the crowd is dancing in faery land." Paige said.
"Two words," Addie added in her two cents. "Bubble machines."
"I like it, maybe we can put them up where the disco ball is, so the bubbles will be floating over the dance floor." Piper suggested. Phoebe and Paige exchanged glances, grinning. "What colors for the lights though?"
"Why don't we do light purple and light blue?" Paige suggested, "I think those colors would go well together."
"I agree," Phoebe said. Piper nodded and they all looked at Addie.
"Who am I to stand in the way of purple anything?" She asked. The girls all smiled at each other. Paige, Phoebe and Addie went to get the decorations they agreed on while Piper went to order the pizza. Addie climbed a ladder to where the disco ball would go and pulled it to her with her mind. She hooked it into place and plugged it in.
"Addie, please don't fall." Piper said to her, "it would put a damper on the night if we had to summon Leo here to heal you."
"I'll be careful, Piper." Addie promised, summoning the four bubble machines and placing them where they belonged and then putting in the solution. She then changed out the gels for the lights and climbed back down the ladder, grinning.
"Well done, Addie." Paige said, grinning at her. It was the fastest they had set up the room and after Piper turned on the switch, all four of them agreed it was the most elegant way as well. The pizza got there and the girls sat down and enjoyed the sisterly bonding time before the club opened. Addie volunteered to tend bar until the boys and Zoe got there. Piper agreed to let her.
The club had been open for a couple of hours and Addie was serving a customer when her replacement showed up. She smiled at him and told him she was fine for another half hour, he nodded and started filling the pretzel bowls as they were running low. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw the neighbor guy from earlier come up to the bar.
"Hey gorgeous," he said, winking at her. She returned his gaze steadily.
"Hey yourself," she answered. "What can I get for you?"
"Beer," he said. She nodded.
"Any particular kind?" She asked.
"Nope, just a beer." He said, "in a bottle though."
"Okay then," she pulled out a bottle and popped the lid off. "Here you go."
"Thanks," he said, winking at her again. He took a swig and looked at her while she turned away to help another customer. "Hey, why don't you and I get out of here when your shift is over?"
"No thanks," she said. "I have a boyfriend."
"But he lets you work here?" Dan asked, "that's ballsy."
"I can take care of myself." Addie said, looking steadily into his green eyes to get her message across. "But he just walked in the door if you want to question him leaving me here to his face." Dan looked over at the door to see Leo walking in with two guys and a girl.
"Leo's your boyfriend?" Dan asked, surprised.
"No!" Addie snapped. "The tall one is, his name is Sam." She rolled her eyes and started to take off her apron as she saw Piper meet the boys at the door. She handed her apron over to George, the bartender who she'd been filling in for, and walked over to join them. Dan grabbed her arm.
"How about at least one dance?" He asked, unwilling to believe he'd been turned down so thoroughly. Addie saw Sam stiffen in the corner of her eye and start to come over to her. Piper, Leo and Dean also looked.
"I said no," Addie told him. She tried to jerk her arm free, but his grip only tightened and she knew it was going to bruise.
"I'm not going to take no for an answer." He said menacingly. "Nobody says no to me."
"I did," Addie said, looking at him without flinching, even though his grip was beginning to hurt. "Let me go." Sam walked up, just to hear that. Piper, Dean and Leo were not to far behind.
"Something wrong?" Sam asked. Dan looked at him, his eyes widening when he saw the anger burning in Sam's eyes.
"No, nothing's wrong." He said, "just as long as she dances with me."
"It doesn't look like she wants to dance with you." Sam said, still keeping his voice calm.
"Hello?" Addie said, "standing right here, but Sam's right. I don't want to dance with you. Now let me go."
"No," He said, gripping her arm tighter, dislocating her wrist and causing her to actually wince. Sam saw it and he growled lowly.
"Let her go, or I'll break your arm." Sam said, his voice as low as his growl. Dean and Piper were watching the exchange, knowing that Sam would break this man's arm if he didn't let go of Addie. Leo walked up to the three of them.
"Dan, let her go." Leo said, looking at him. "Sam will hurt you if you don't and if he doesn't Addie will. She trains with Phoebe." Dan looked at him in surprise, letting go of Addie's arm. She looked at Dan.
"Stay away from me," she spat, letting Sam pull her into his arms and away from him.
"Did he hurt you?" Sam asked. She shook her head.
"It's going to bruise though." She said looking at her arm, where his hand was imprinted in red. "If he'd squeezed any tighter, he might have broken it." Sam glared at the man, who was being escorted out by both Leo and Dean.
"If he ever comes near you again, I might break something." Sam said, "I didn't like the way he looked at you, or the way he thought he could grab you." Addie smiled up at Sam.
"I'm yours, Sam." She said, kissing him lightly. "I don't want to be with anyone else." He smiled at her, glad to hear her say this but still concerned because he could have seriously injured her. "I knew you would be there if he got too rough." She leaned up and kissed him feeling him return her kiss. Zoe walked up, looking at Addie with concern in her eyes.
"Are you okay?" She asked her. Addie nodded but couldn't say anything as Leo returned and looked at her arm. Zoe rolled her eyes and walked away, knowing that Addie wasn't hurt so there was no reason to be treating her so gently. She'd seen Addie hurt worse than a few bruises so she didn't think there was much to worry about. Addie followed Leo back to Piper's office with Sam close behind.
"Let me see," Leo said. "In case it's worse than just bruising." Addie handed him her arm, hoping Leo won't say that Dan had dislocated her wrist because she didn't want Sam to kill him. Leo gently scanned it, not missing the tenderness or her slight wince when he brushed over where the worst of the damage was. He looked her directly in the eye, knowing she didn't want Sam to know how badly Dan had hurt her. She nodded, giving him permission to speak. "Your wrist is badly dislocated, and there is some general muscle tearing." Addie heard Sam take in an angry breath and she reached out to grab him before he could leave.
"Don't Sam," she said.
"Dora, he hurt you." Sam protested.
"And he will karmically get what's coming to him," Addie said. "But I want to spend the evening with you and I can't do that if you go hunting down Neighbor Dan." Sam sighed, nodding his acquiescence to what she wanted. He also realized that he couldn't ask her to marry him if he was off kicking the shit out of the asshole. Leo gently healed her injuries and then Sam covered her arm with kisses, hitting a ticklish spot on her forearm and causing her to giggle. He looked at her and grinned, getting the idea to just ask her right there, but Paige came into the room and interrupted them.
"Oh good, you're here." She said, with a pointed look to Sam, who was now blushing. Addie looked around, wondering when Leo had left the room. "We're getting ready to start. Come on Addie." Addie started to follow Paige, but Sam stopped her.
"I just wanted to tell you that you look stunning tonight," he said to her, earning a big smile from her that melted his heart.
"Thank you," she said, kissing him. "You look pretty amazing yourself." He was wearing a light purple shirt and black pants that did look amazing on him. In the back of her mind, she wondered if there was a reason Phoebe had picked colors that matched what she and Sam were wearing. She shook the thought from her head and followed Paige out to where Piper was. She turned and winked at Sam, who was joining Leo, Dean and Zoe at a table.
"So, what's our song?" She asked Phoebe, who grinned.
"Holding out for a Hero from Footloose." She said. Addie rolled her eyes before nodding.
"And yes Addie, you are taking lead this month." Paige said, causing her to groan.
"I forgot it was my month for these shenanigans." Addie said, grinning slightly. Piper turned and looked at them.
"You ready?" She asked, the girls all nodded and Piper signalled the DJ, who cut the music.
"P3 how you all doing tonight?" The crowd roared. "It's our monthly karaoke night, and the girls are gonna kick it off for us like usual!" The crowd got even louder. Dean and Sam exchanged looks. Leo just looked over at them with a smirk and Zoe resisted the urge to beat her head on the table, mostly because she knew Addie could sing, but usually didn't so Dean and Sam didn't know she could. The DJ continued, "So lets hear it for the girls of P3!" The crowd went nuts. Addie took a deep breath and led the girls on stage. She thanked the DJ as he handed her a mic. Phoebe, Paige and Piper grabbed their own mics and the music from their song filled the air.
The Halliwells started with the background and Addie opened her mouth to sing the main lyrics. Sam and Dean watched this new side to Addie with their mouths wide open. Zoe smirked, as she knew that Addie had it in her. She was actually seeing a bright side to Addie's disappearance if she'd gotten over her stage fright. The crowd also seemed to be loving it, if their reactions were any tell to how they felt. Sam shifted in his seat, this side to Addie that had been so well hidden was insanely hot. He knew she loved music, but to hear her singing like this was amazing. Dean was just shocked. He'd known that Addie could sing, but he also knew she had some serious stage fright problems. He was glad that she'd gotten over it.
The song ended and the crowd was on their feet, cheering and clapping. The girls returned their mics and went to sit down with the rest of their group. Sam leaned over and kissed Addie.
"You were amazing." He said, causing her to blush. She kissed him back.
"Thank you," she said. "I used to have really bad stage fright, but when I lost my memories, it didn't matter so much because I didn't know anyone well enough to care if I sucked."
"Which she doesn't," Zoe interjected. "I'm glad you got over your fear." Addie smiled at her friend, grateful she was having fun. Addie and Zoe weren't paying much attention in their shared moment that she didn't notice Paige grabbing Sam's hand and pulling him up to the stage. Dean did, he looked at Phoebe, who winked at him and relaxed knowing what was going on. Paige said something to Sam, who nodded and she patted him on the shoulder and went to talk to the DJ. The DJ nodded and handed a mic to Sam before announcing the next song.
"Alright P3," The DJ said, "our next performer wants to sing a special song to the love of his life, let's give it up for him!" The crowd cheered good-naturedly and Addie noticed Sam was missing and Paige was just sitting down. Addie shot her a puzzled look as the opening chords to Everything I Do came on. Sam started singing, and Addie thought she was going to swallow her tongue.
Sam put his heart into the song literally and there wasn't a dry eye in the audience as he made his way off stage, still singing. As he reached their table, he only had eyes for Addie, who was looking at him with a mixture of awe, disbelief and surprise in her eyes. Mixed in with all that, there was love for him. He reached out and took her hand, leading her to the middle of the floor. As the last few notes of the song were played Sam knelt in front of her, smiling at her gasp.
"Adora Lotus Winchester, I have loved you since we were children and since then known I was going to only want to be with you. You are the one person I couldn't imagine waking up without. Will you marry me?" He pulled out a ring that was a simply cut diamond surrounded by emeralds and opals. Addie felt the tears flowing as she nodded.
"Yes!" She said, finding the words she was looking for. Sam's face split into a big grin and he pulled her in and kissed her. The room could have exploded around them for all they knew, Addie and Sam only had eyes for each other.