Piper's heart is hammering in her chest, unable to fully comprehend what she had just done. Ten minutes before, she had broken up with her fiancé of three months. If she is truly honest, she was never really "in love" with Larry. He was dependable, safe, and someone her parents found acceptable, but her feelings toward him never really developed into that earth shaking, stomach fluttering, soulmate kind of love she hopes is out there somewhere. "Larry I love you, but I'm not in love with you and I can't marry you," Piper told him. Larry lost it yelling at Piper, "I can't believe you are fucking doing this to me Piper! Are you having an affair? That must be it you are fucking someone else, aren't you! Who is it? Is it someone I know? God Piper you are such a bitch!" She knew this was coming as a complete shock to Larry, so she just let him yell and get it out of his system for a while. "You deserve someone that loves you the way you love them, and that is just not me. I'm sorry Larry," Piper took off her engagement ring and handed it back to Larry and slowly let herself out of his apartment.
So here she is walking alone on a cold December night feeling guilty, but also relieved at the same time. It's still relatively early and Piper really does not want to go home just yet so she decides to call her best friend Polly.
"Hey Pol what are you up to tonight?"
"Hi Pipe, not too much, Pete has to work the late shift so I'm just sitting here watching t.v. what about you?"
"Well…I just broke up with Larry…"
"Oh my god Pipe, what's going on? Why? Are you okay?" said Polly
Piper smiles "Yes, I am actually very okay, I feel as though a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders." "Do you maybe want to meet up for a drink and we can talk some more?"
"Sure just give me about ten minutes to make myself presentable and then I'll meet you." "How about we check out that bar The Doors Down over on 7th?"
"Great, I'm actually just across the street, I'll grab us a table and I'll see you when you get there."
"Bye Pipe"
"Bye Pol, see you soon"
Piper looks across the street, "Hmmm, Three Doors Down, that's an interesting name for a bar." Piper looks three doors from the right of the bar's entrance and sees an office building then looks three doors from the left of the entrance and sees a rustic and charming apartment building. Maybe the bar's name has nothing to do with its location, maybe it is named after that band she used to love when she was in middle school. Piper remembers blasting "Kryptonite" on her stereo much to the chagrin of her uptight mother.
Piper walks into the bar at about 8:00 and is quite busy for a Wednesday night. She spots a table in the corner and moves to grab it. After sitting down, Piper begins to look around. She has never been inside this bar before and she wonders why it took her so long to come in and check it out. The crowd is mostly around her age maybe even a bit older, there are pool tables and dart boards in the back, and a juke box playing classic rock. This is just what she needs tonight, a low key atmosphere, some great music, and of course some alcohol.
Piper was still looking around taking in the ambiance that she did not notice the waitress approach her table. "Hey, my name is Alex welcome to Three Doors Down, what can I get you?" At the sound of the smooth, husky voice, Piper turned around and found the most gorgeous woman she had ever seen. Alex was tall, very tall, probably about 6 feet or so with long black hair that laid in waves over her shoulders. She was wearing a very tight pair of skinny jeans and a deep v-neck Motley Crue t-shirt that gave Piper a view of her cleavage. She also spotted a rose tattoo with a pin-up girl on her right arm. Piper was taking in the sight of this beautiful woman and finally met her eyes. Her eyes were the deepest shade of emerald green that Piper had ever seen. Alex lifted an eyebrow and smirked at the way Piper was checking her out. Piper realized she had been caught staring and blushed with embarrassment, "What, oh I'll just have a margarita while I wait for my friend to show up." "It's a bit cold outside for a margarita don't you think." "Are you sure I couldn't interest you in something a bit hotter?" Alex winked and smiled at her. "Uh no just a margarita please," Piper stammered as her face turned an even deeper shade of red. "I was just messing with you kid," Alex chuckled "I'll be right back with your drink." Was it her imagination, or was this hot waitress flirting with her? Piper cannot believe the effect this raven haired beauty is having on her. Piper took a couple of deep breaths to regain her composure, just as Polly walked in the door. Piper spotted her and waved her over to the table, but couldn't help a glance behind the bar at the raven haired beauty.
Alex returned to the bar to make the margarita, but could not seem to take her eyes off the hot blonde that was just joined by a shorter brunette. Alex had been with her fair share of beautiful women, but this one—Wow-just wow! From the moment she walked in, Alex had been captivated by her. She was tall, not as tall as Alex, but tall with slim legs that seemed to go on forever. When she approached the table, Alex could see she has the bluest eyes imaginable. Alex couldn't help but smirk when she caught the blonde eye fucking her. "Yo Vause! Zeroing in on your latest conquest I see!" said her best friend Nicky with a shit-eating grin on her face. "Shut up Nichols! Don't you have someone else you could be annoying right now?" whispered Alex. "No, only you Stretch," laughed Nicky. "Woah she is hot though! Let me know if it doesn't work out for you, I'd like to get a piece of that!" Alex just ignored Nicky and returned to the blonde's table with her margarita.
Piper explained to Polly why she felt she had to break off her engagement to Larry and her friend just sat there and listened sympathetically. Polly then began to talk about Larry and Piper's relationship and how shocked she is that she didn't realize her best friend was so unhappy. Piper knows she should be feeling sad about the end of her engagement and no prospects for future relationships, but she can't seem to keep her eyes off the hot waitress Alex. "Are you sure you are okay with this Piper?" Polly asks, you seem kind of quiet and distracted. "Yes Pol, I'll be fine, I just need some drinks and good company before heading home. Piper continued to watch Alex behind the bar while she mixed her drink and spoke briefly to a wild-haired blonde. As Alex began to walk back toward their table, Piper took a quick shaky breath and sat up straighter. "Here you go, on margarita on the rocks," said Alex putting the drink down in front of Piper. Piper's blue eyes met Alex's green ones and they held the gaze for a moment before Alex turned toward Polly, "Hi welcome to Three Doors Down, I'm Alex what can I get you?" "I'll have a long island iced tea, and maybe some of your potato skins-I'm starving!" said Polly. "Sure thing, I go mix the long island and put in your order with the cook," said Alex and she strolled back behind the bar. Piper's eyes followed Alex as she walked to the kitchen and then over to the bar.
"Earth to Piper! Is anyone home?" this snaps Piper's attention back to Polly who apparently has been speaking to her while she stares at Alex.
"What are you looking at anyway?" asks Polly turning her head to follow Piper's gaze. "Are you checking out our waitress?" Polly exclaims with wide eyes, "You just broke off your engagement to Larry, and what you're switching teams all of the sudden?"