The Attic, 44 Blueberry Hill, Thursday Afternoon

[sleepswthdemons]

Phoebe had been sitting on the window seat, deep in thought for most of the day. She had the window open, and yes, she was smoking. She was watching the smoke float out the window as she tried to gather everything together in her mind.

Of course, anyone who knew her would have a good idea of what she was in thought about.

Cole.

She could tell he was still a little hesitant with her and Anders when it came to anything more than a kiss or and hug here and there. She didn't want to push him for more because she knew he had been tortured and... and after how she and she and Anders were used to hurt him he may be afraid of letting them... her... too close. She also got the feeling that he was holding back and she didn't know exactly why.

However, she had an idea how she could find out.

The soul bond was still there between her and Cole -- even if it was weak and sometimes felt that it was torn. She could still get through to him... get him to feel what she was feeling for him. She knew that if she could get him to be alone with her and just talk -- or let her just sit with him -- she could find out the best way to help him see that he was wanted. That he was also wanted.

And, if she was going to come up with a spell to link all three of them... she needed some time alone with Cole and get him to trust her enough to let her feel his soul and work magic on him for this.

She needed to talk to Anders and tell him what she was planning to do.

If anyone could get Cole to see what she and Anders felt for him... she could.

That would be why she was waiting for Anders up here and smoking.


[[OOC: For beenthroughthat]]

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[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

"The look that said he'd take on anything as long as we were at his side and he had us to love." Her voice was tear-filled. "I'll get him back, Anders. I promise, I'll get him back."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"I know you will." Sam touched a finger to her lips. "I believe in you, Phoebe."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

Phoebe nodded. "It does mean alot that you have the faith in me that I can do this, Anders."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"You've never let me down yet," Sam said. "And you're not going to now, either."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

She smiled and then pulled back slowly. "I should go find him while I'm still feeling confident I can do this."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"That's my girl," Sam said gently. "I'll be outside, working on the bike, if you need me for anything. Just let me know when it's okay to come back up to the room, huh?"

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Phoebe nodded. "Don't go too far from the house? They still haven't caught those demon things that attacked you."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

Sam kissed her once more and stood, but gave her an odd look. "No further than the driveway, I promise, but . . . they weren't demons, you know."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

Phoebe frowned. "What do you mean they weren't demons?"

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"They weren't," Sam insisted. "I told Cole the same thing, and he swears I said they were, but it was just kids playing a prank."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

Phoebe looked at him. "Anders... I patched you up when you got home. I know claw marks when I see them."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"Phoebe, this doesn't make any sense," Sam said, a suspicious look dawning in his eyes. "But it's not important right now. I'm okay; it's Cole we have to worry about."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

She bit back her retort. She felt something wrong here. Someone else had dismissed the attacks as kids and pranks...

"Just be careful and don't go far? Please humor me on this."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"I promise, sweetheart," Sam replied, holding a hand up. "No further than the driveway, I swear."

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

She nodded, putting out the cigarette.

"Thank you. Need you safe."

[beenthroughthat.livejournal.com]

"Need you safe too, love." Sam blew her a kiss and began heading toward the door. "Both of you. I'll be out front, 'kay?"

[sleepswthdemons.livejournal.com]

Phoebe smiled. "Alright."

She watched him go and then tok a steadying breath, before heading to find Cole. (http://holdingontolove.livejournal.com/4412.html)