I am so sorry. My workload got the better of me, I will update more regularly (if this story's even good ha). Sorry for any mistakes this was kinda rushed. Its also short, it will be longer next time this chapters just a filler. One more thing before I shut up, there is a mention of self harm, it's not intended to upset anyone so sorry in advance. So yeah sorry and enjoy!

'Piper, i'm sorry.' Alex offered genuinely feeling guilty. 'Yeah whatever, we're not here about me Alex, I think we've established that we can trust each other, right?' 'Right.' Alex stood up and wrapped her arms around Piper, 'I really am sorry you know, Alex Vause doesn't say sorry either.' Piper smiled and felt herself cling to the girl, both feeling that tingling sensation cursing through their bodies. 'Ahem, so can we start over' Alex laughed sensing Pipers awkwardness at the closeness between them. Alex held out her hand 'Alex Vause, nice to meet you', 'Piper Chapman' they shook hands wondering if the other felt the jolt of electricity that was currently coursing through their veins. 'So tell me something about you, anything you're willing to share with me Alex' 'erm..' The girl hesitated, 'I don't trust people and I feel like it's me against the world whichcausesmetoselfharm' she mumbled really quickly, Piper caught it tho. 'Can... Can I see?' The blonde whispered. 'Sure..' Alex rolled up her sleeve revealing scar upon scar, some fresh some old, the scars read the words 'fat, ugly, disgusting, whore, lezza' 'Oh Alex..' Piper sighed looking into the girls eyes for permission to touch her, the look she received back indicated she could. The blonde ran her fingers smoothly over the cuts knowing she was crossing a line, but she couldn't stop herself, she brought the girls wrist up to her lips and kissed each and every scar without taking her eyes off the brunette who stared back at her in awe the whole time. When Piper was done she simply held the girls hand sighed 'you are perfect, you do know that right?' Alex felt a weird sensation in the pit of her stomach, 'what am I feeling, butterflies? Can't be, Alex Vause doesn't develop feelings' She kept telling herself. 'Thanks but i'm really not, I mean look at me...' 'You're perfect.' Piper stated again, more firmly this time. Both girls were so close, staring at each other, leaning in slowly, their lips were inches from the others and they suddenly jumped apart after hearing loud shuffling outside.

*Knock knock* 'Come in' Piper said in a very high pitched voice annoyed at the disturbance. 'Ah Ms Chapman, I was just here to see how well you were getting on, I didn't think Ms Vause would have stayed very long if i'm honest.' Mr Taylor stated to which Alex rolled her eyes at, having to stifle her laughter she smiled at the head, 'what can I say Mr Taylor I am good at my job' the blonde cockily stated. 'Yes well I was just reading over your resume again and I learned you're also a Psychology teacher?' 'I am indeed, I haven't had much experience as I have only worked as a therapist since I left uni really' Alex was shocked at this, how smart was Ms Chapman. 'Ah yes well as you know Ms Anderson can no longer teach and rather than advertising for a new teacher I was wondering if you would rather take her position? You'd also be teaching the lovely Ms Vause here.' Another eye roll, that statement hit Piper, she wanted to take Alex into her arms and plant kisses all over her face, not teach her and pretend she's not falling for someone she'd met only a few hours ago. Noticing the blondes hesitation he added 'of course I don't need a decision right now, please let me know by 4pm, I would be delighted for you to replace her' Mr Taylor smiled, 'Thanks sir, i'll get back to you soon' after offering him a smile he left. As soon as he was out of earshot Alex thought aloud 'So pipes, what now?'

'Fuck.' Piper thought, 'what am I doing?!'