The Power of Three [Twilight/Charmed]

Part One - Chapter Nine: The Lunch Date

Amelia sighed in relief as they finished tidying the library, it had taken several hours but they had finally reorganised the mess that she had made; Mrs Cooper had pursed her lips as she checked the shelves before dismissing Amelia for her late lunch break.

“So where do you want to go for lunch?” Amelia asked as she and Paul stepped out of the library and into the cool April air, she was glad that she had chosen to wear a navy colour block sweater and high waisted skinny jeans paired with black western heeled ankle boots.

“How about the lodge?” Paul replied making Amelia nod as they walked towards her Audi A4, the brunette paused to fish her keys out of her cream weave tweed satchel; Paul stared at her surprised as she unlocked the car. “

What?” Amelia asked softly suddenly feeling self-conscious as she brushed some hair from her face.

Paul shook his head before he moved to the passenger side of the car, he had to admit that his imprint was the most beautiful person that he had ever seen.

Amelia watched him confused for a moment before she shook her head and climbed into the car, she knew that it was silly but she felt this unspoken connection with Paul that she hadn’t thought she’d have with anyone since she was a witch.

“So tell me about yourself?” Amelia said driving out of the library car park, she knew where the Lodge was since it was hard to miss and she’d passed it a few times.

Paul glanced at his imprint, he wasn’t sure how much of an age gap there was between them but he hated the idea of it causing them a problem.

“I was born in Tacoma, I live with my father since my parents are divorced and I’m asophomore in high school,” Paul said making Amelia nod as she took in what she was being told, she wasn’t surprised that he was younger than her; however she didn’t see it causing them any problems.

“I was born here in Forks but moved to San Francisco with my father after my mother passed away, I graduated early but I should have been in my senior year,” Amelia said making Paul let out a sigh in relief as he realised she couldn't be more than a year older than him.

***

“I’ll have the classic burger with chips and a glass of Cola,” Amelia informed the waitress smiling as they ordered she didn't know what it was but she was suddenly nervous about being alone with Paul, who told the waitress, that he’d have the same.

“It’s nice to see a woman who doesn’t order salads and isn’t stick thin,” Paul said pleased making Amelia nod her head as she glanced at two young women who were sat a little away from them; one of the had white blonde hair and the other was a brunette, however both of them were covered in make-up.

“I knew a lot of people like that in San Francisco… I would avoid going there if you dislike women like that,” Amelia joked making Paul chuckle and nod his head at her as if taking it into consideration.

Amelia brushed some hair away from her face as she watched Paul for a moment, she didn't know what it was but there was something about him that seemed suited to her world and not the human one.

“So what are your plans after high school?” Amelia asked making Paul look at her, she hated silences and she had a feeling that with Paul there would be a few.

Amelia chewed on her lip as she watched Paul, who looked at her for a moment; he swallowed as he tried to work out to say, it was the first time that anyone had asked him what he wanted in a long time.

“I’m probably going to work at the local construction site; you know giving back to the community and all that… what about you? Did you always want to be a librarian?” Paul asked as the waitress brought over their drinks.

Amelia thanked her as she sipped on her cola; she watched Paul wondering why he didn't sound all that excited about staying in La Push.

“I always loved reading as a child, so working with books is a dream of mine… however it’s only a temporary thing while I write my own novel,” Amelia replied making Paul look at her and nod his head.

Paul didn't know how he had ended up with an imprint like her, he usually went for the blonde-bimbo type, something that Amelia clearly wasn’t.

Before Paul could speak, the blonde woman approached and looked at Amelia in disgust then she turned her attention to Paul pleased to see him again.

“Paul it’s good to see you again,” Lauren purred in a nasal-sounding voice making the brunette bit her lip to stop from laughing; Paul looked at her annoyed wondering what she wanted.

“Lauren,” Paul replied stiffly as he refused to look at her, his attention stayed completely on Amelia; who glanced at the blonde, who wasn’t taking the hint that she wasn’t wanted and continued to bat her fake eye lashes at Paul.

“It’s been ages since I last saw you… maybe we could hook-up again,” Lauren purred making Amelia furrow her brow while Paul glared at her; he couldn't have the blonde driving his imprint away.

“Listen Laura… I don’t think Paul is interested,” Amelia said casually making Lauren glare at her for getting her name wrong and wondered who she was.

Amelia ignored her as she slipped a hand under the table and used her telekinesis to mess with Lauren’s canned drink that was still with her friends. Paul chuckled making Lauren purse her lips before she turned her attention to the Quileute again.

“You have my number… call me,” Lauren said before she attempted to strut back to her friends. Amelia knew that she’d get into trouble for using her powers this way but to her it was worth it right now.

“Sorry about that,” Paul said making Amelia smile watching Lauren take the can from her friend and opened it. Amelia bit back a laugh as the can exploded and soaked the blonde and her friend making them screech.

Paul chuckled as he looked over at Lauren who was soaked and was screeching at her friend for shaking the can then giving it to her; Amelia knew that it had been petty but it had been totally worth it.

***

“I had fun,” Amelia mused as they climbed out of the Audi A5 and started to walk towards the library; the two of them had finished lunch and Amelia had to return to work.

Paul smiled at his imprint as they stopped outside of the library; he was glad that she had enjoyed their time together even after what had happened with Lauren.

“And thanks again for earlier,” Amelia repeated glancing at the library doors, Mrs Cooper would be waiting for her and would be counting the minutes until Amelia walked back into the library.

“I better be going too, I’ve got homework to do,” Paul said shrugging making Amelia nod before she kissed his cheek; Paul stared at her as she flashed him a smile before she disappeared into the library to finish her shift.

Paul couldn't stop a smile forming on his face as he thought about how well the date had went, of course he hadn’t expected it to start the way it had.

Paul hadn’t planned on Amelia nearly destroying the library of course but it had worked out well and now he couldn't wait for the next one; he had a good feeling about how things would play out with her.