Dating. Dates come and go. This routine was nothing new for Piper Chapman. Something she did on the weekend. Although, it wasn't the thought of meeting someone that pushed Piper into serial dating, it was just the company of another person period. "It's been so long." Well, a lie that she would tell those around her, more so her best friend Polly. It was Polly's powers of persuasion and links to Pete's friends that got Piper into these situations.
"I know what you like Piper." Because best friends know everything, of course.
It was routine for Piper now, getting ready to meet strangers. Constant set up week after week, Polly complaining about how picky Piper was led to constant set ups week after week regardless as to how ideal the men Polly chose were. But idealistic truth could be seen in the progression of those dates, that they progressed no further than small talk over coffee or food. That was as exciting as Piper's romance got. Why Polly couldn't see it? Piper didn't know, but she definitely wasn't interested in dating.
Today, was a day of changes. It was Piper that took control of her life and free time, opting to hit the town as opposed to some restaurant with boring foods and an equally boring date. "Time to do what my body say." She danced to the beats of her new favorite song playing in her head.
Piper stood in front of the mirror, a new found confidence which came from her urge to break away from routine. Moving her blonde hair aside, she adjusted her red lace bra and examined her new lace attire. Red. Her tanned skin and light make up finished the base ensemble.
Slipping into her tight black leather dress, she felt incredibly sexy as the leather hugging her toned body and revealing her barely covered skin. If she was going to take the time to get dressed up, she was going to do it in style. If nobody ever saw what she wore underneath, she knew it was there, and that made her feel sexy and empowered. Tonight was going to be a night to remember. Finally, she was she ready for her night on the town.
Ready to go, she closed her apartment door behind her, bag tucked under her arm as she ensured the door was locked. One final check of her small clutch ensured she had her fully charged cell phone, her ID, credit card, and cash. She dropped her keys on top and snapped the purse closed. Walking outside, the breeze of the fresh air bolstered her confidence. Her foot landed on the sidewalk just as Uber driver pulled up to the curb alongside her.
She smirked to herself as she approached the car watching the reflection of the man in the mirror. She could tell he was eyeing her. Keeping her composure, she sat in the back seat as they drove in silence. Catching glances at the man looking back at her, Piper enjoyed that she was finally being appreciated. Her time getting ready was spent wisely for at least one person to appreciate how she looked filled Piper with the last bit of confidence she needed. Careful not to give the driver the wrong idea, she shared a friendly smile before slipping out of the car once they reached the club.
The line to get into the club was not yet too painfully long but the clouds were threatening rain. She looked around the sidewalk at the people. She didn't spot any familiar faces nor was intrigued by any stranger. Luckily she was admitted into the club in time to avoid drizzle. Holding her hand out to be stamped, she peered into the darkness of the club, looking at the crowds of people that gathered at the bar. She glanced back down at her hand, impressed that this club used ultraviolet ink. Nothing was worse than bearing the mark of a club for a few days afterwards.
Assuming Polly would be late, Piper headed directly for the bar. Waiting in a short line, she took a seat as she placed her order. Drink in hand, she swiveled in her chair to look around the bi-level club. Sipping on her margarita, her eyes landed upon on a group of people. Smiling at their laughter, her eyes moved on to a small group of women standing to the side of an empty booth. Waiting on Polly, she decided to opt for the empty booth as a better place to sit.
Alone and seated on the fringe, Piper had a good vantage point to people watch which was one of her favorite things to do, especially to pass time. Tonight wasn't planned for Piper to take someone home. However, if her eyes were to fall upon someone that gained her attention, who knows where the night could go. If Piper didn't find someone, it was expected that Polly would find someone for her. But tonight she didn't want that. It was time for Piper to choose for herself.
Lost in that thought and observing the people, her eyes fell upon a tall woman in the crowd. Amazed by her height and how she towered over her friends, Piper laughed to herself. The woman was stunningly beautiful, so much so, that Piper could not take her eyes from her, watching the way she carried herself and conversed with her friends with such nonchalant style. It was like the woman had absolutely no idea how beautiful she was. Through admiration, Piper had finished her drink. She looked down to her empty glass, pulled from the thoughts of another drink by the vibrations of her phone in her clutch bag.
Three missed calls from Polly and a text. Piper had clearly been obvious to her surroundings, as she became lost in the mysterious women. At that thought, she glanced back up. Piper found herself looking for the woman who had now disappeared. A slight disappoint passed through Piper. She had definitely enjoyed her view. She told herself that's all it was, admiring the beauty of another woman, not something she wished to pursue. Her night was about letting go and enjoying time with Polly.
Looking between her phone and the bar, she swiped the message. She had been waiting for Polly for over an hour now, disgusted with Polly's tardiness. She looked at the text, explaining why Polly had not shown yet. She was bailing on Piper … yet again.
Looking at her empty drink and back into the gathering crowd, Piper then glanced down at her dress and thought of the effort that she had put into this evening, the excitement she was feeling about finally hitting the town and letting her hair down. She considered leaving. But Polly wasn't going to spoil another night for Piper. Her skin tight black dress with red lace underwear, made Piper feel sexy. She deserved this night out.
Dropping her phone back in her bag, she gathered her belongings, adjusted her dress and headed back to the bar. There was a night to be enjoyed and a very gorgeous woman that wasn't worth the miss.
Pushing past the people gathered around the bar, Piper found a space as she flagged down the bartender and ordered herself another margarita. Growing bored of her own company and small conversations with others at the bar, she looked across the room to the dance floor. The club was busier than when she had first arrived and the atmosphere was improving. People were gathered on the dance floor and the music was pumping. She wanted to be a part of that. Moving from the bar in search of a booth, her eyes glanced at where she once sat. The booth was now occupied by what Piper would describe as a lioness and a very cute brunette with a short bob.
Not wanting to disturb their intimate moment, she turned to look back at the dance floor, her eyes searching for that one particular woman. Had Piper's luck just improved? Was she indeed still there? Shocked at what she saw, Piper watched on as the mystery woman stood talking to another person.
This time, Piper really saw her. Her eyes took in all that was, the tall, dark haired goddess. Shoulder length black hair with blue tips, contrasting against the paleness of her glowing skin. Piper allowed her eyes to travel down the woman's body, admiring her tight fitting, curve hugging black silk tank top which held in her ample breasts. Piper's eyes finally reached the woman's toned ass and long legs. She stood in the skinny jeans, that stopped short of her feet, modeled with heels that added to her height. The length of her body was too much for Piper to take in.
Piper's eyes roamed every inch of the woman's body from head to toe exploring even her ivory white, perfect skin. Feeling a flutter in her stomach, her mouth become dry. She was so mesmerized by the beauty of the woman. Her eyes traveled back up the body, to the bare shoulders that revealed a tattoo. Her eyes squinted, trying to gain clear visibility of the mark that marked the otherwise perfect skin.
Lost in deep concentration, Piper's eyes continued their journey reaching the woman's eyes. Fuck. As their eyes locked, Piper realized that the woman had changed positions and Piper had been caught. She, too, was being watched. Swallowing the lump in her throat, and lowering her head at the growing redness of her face, Piper had noticed the smirk on the woman's face. Confident, too, Piper thought to herself about the woman.
Not knowing what to do, Piper lifted her eyes back to the woman's face. The first movement from the woman came as she slowly pushed her glasses atop her head, giving Piper a full view of her face. Still mesmerized by this mysterious woman, Piper had stilled watching her as the glasses caught the sides of her black hair and tucked them behind her ears. The woman cocked her eyebrow at Piper with yet another smirk.
The woman raised her beer to her lips, nodding her head at Piper. The dark haired woman inconspicuously ran her tongue back and forth on the rim of the bottle from which she was drinking. Feeling that lump in her throat again, and the dryness of her mouth, Piper raised her margarita to her lips. Copying the movement of the woman in front of her, she, too, found herself mirroring the actions, running her tongue across her own lips.
Embarrassed by herself, her gaze dropped to the floor. She could feel a great heat traveling to her core as she thought of her actions and the unknown woman. Feeling as though she could sink into the floor, she looked towards the woman again to find she was still being watched.
In the heat of the moment, Piper decided to play coy. Turning on her heel, glancing over her shoulder slightly, she walked back towards the bar. Wanting to know the movements of the other woman, she discreetly looked to discover the woman boldly watching her, noting the raised eyebrow and grin of her face. Piper, too, had this woman intrigued.