Do not own Orange Is the New Black or any of the characters.

So here is just a sneak peak of that sequel I promised for Snowflakes. It's short. But if I get enough feedback, there will be more.

Rainstorms

Prologue

Hello and Goodbye

August 2021

There had been so many times within their relationship together that they had parted ways for a bit. Whether it be at the end of a date and not being to see each other until the next week or longer. Or one of them, usually Piper storming out after a heated argument. It didn't seem to matter how long though, they always ended up finding their way back to each other. Even if it took six years sometimes.

Their paths always crossed back to one another like a weaving.

They had found each other once again in prison.

And it was happening yet again, as Alex watched as she stepped into the busy Starbucks.

Alex saw Piper before she saw her.

Her heart skipped a beat at seeing her, years after. She both hated and loved how she still could have an affect on her like this. Her stomach twisted with nerves and excitement at seeing her old lover. She didn't know what they were going to say to each other. It had been so long, now.

Four years had passed since they had last spoken.

And none of it had been good to say the least.

Piper had once again walked out of her life. However, this time it had been Alex's choice.

Alex leaned back in her seat and took a sip from her Americano as she continued to look across the room to the woman who no matter what, always seemed to have her heart. Her hair was longer, she noted. She had it pulled back off of her face and up into an unkempt pony tail. She watched as the blonde shook out her umbrella and scanned around the room for her.

Alex held her breath as Piper's eyes found hers.

Time seemed to stand still at that moment as old lovers were reunited. A spark of something coursed through both of them as blue orbs fell onto green ones. A mix of old feeling began to stir like a beast being awoken.

Alex swallowed hard as she put her coffee down onto the small table at the back corner of the coffee house and rose to greet Piper.

October 2015

It was raining heavily outside as they stood together on the landing of the stairs. Neither dared to speak a word as they watched the rain pour down the window.

Piper's going-away party was still going on in the rec room. Both of them had escaped an hour earlier from the party.

Neither of them were in the party mood.

Tomorrow was not a day they were looking forward too.

Ever since Piper had stepped into Litchfield, she couldn't wait to go home and back to her life. But now, she was regretting leaving. She didn't want to have to say goodbye to the friends she had made here. To the life she had created. It was funny but she couldn't help but think about how much she would miss it here, once she left. She knew she wouldn't miss the constant supervision and rules of the place. But the people. The strong women that she lived beside, shared the same air, occupied the space with.

And then there was Alex.

"Hey," whispered Alex tenderly as she wrapped her arms around Piper, who had began to cry. "We said we wouldn't do this. We wouldn't get upset or sad."

"I know...I know...I'm...sorry," mumbled Piper into Alex's neck as she hugged her back. She was trying to be strong but was failing. She didn't want to say goodbye.

"Remember this isn't goodbye, kid. We're still going to see each other. Maybe not every day but at least once a week or so. You're still going to come visit," explained Alex as she brought a hand up and caressed the side of Piper's face.

Piper lifted her eyes and locked them with Alex's. She nodded her head in understanding at this. She knew that they wouldn't be a part forever. That she would see Alex again. But it still hurt to think about it. Alex had been her rock over the last year at Litchfield. She didn't know how she would handle her demons on her own after leaving tomorrow. She was scared she was going to break and fall back into that person she had been before hand.

"I'm scared," admitted Piper like a small child. Her blue eyes once again welding up in tears.

"Pipes," whispered Alex tenderly, "There is nothing be scared about. The scariest part has passed. You're finally getting out of this shit hole." A small smile appeared on her face before she leaned forward and brushed her lips against Piper's.

This wasn't goodbye, she thought to herself as the kiss deepened. Yes, she still had six years to serve but Piper promised to wait for her. That she would come visit every week and that they would write to each other. That they would see this thing through together.

Alex wouldn't allow for herself to cry or be sad. For not only Piper's sake but her own. She needed to remain strong for her sanity.

For this wasn't goodbye, she thought.

Okay, so I know it might seem a little confusing a first but stay with me. Everything will come together, I promise.

Thanks for reading and please leave your thoughts in a review!

Julie