. Alex was having fun, until the bartender came over to them, bringing them their last drinks for the night.

"How much do I owe you?" Alex asked.

"150, ma'ma," he said.

"150? How do I owe that fucking much?" snapped Alex

"Some girl told me you said you would pay her tab," he said.

"That fucking bitch... Here, take care of it with this... You know what girls, after the tour is over, I'm done with Sylvie" Alex said.

"Sure you are Alex" Taystee said.

"I'm serious, I'd love to meet a girl while on tour," Alex said.

"So you're serious about it then?" Tina asked.

"Yeah I am. I'm sick and tired of Sylvie's attitude," Alex told her.

"Go for it then!" they said.

Early Monday morning they were on there way to Sunnydale, California - the girls slept the whole way there.

SUNNYDALE CALIFORNIA

Piper and Polly were getting ready to go watch the tennis match downtown like they did ever year since they were 16 years old.

"So Piper, is Maria coming too?" Polly asked.

"Polly we split up three days ago," Piper told her.

"Oh yeah, sorry... Are you seeing anyone now?" Polly ask.

"Nope, I'm staying single forever. Maybe a quickie here and there, and that's it," Piper said.

"I didn't need to know that," laughed Polly.

"Sorry," Piper said.

"It's ok. You ready to go?" Polly asked.

"Yup, let's go," Piper said.

"Ok, let's go pick up Dawn first," Polly said.

They headed to the tennis match after picking up Dawn from school. They pulled in, parked the car and headed inside, where Piper stops to buy them their drinks. When she was stopped by security so the tennis players could go through, one player caught her eye - a girl with black hair and green eyes and a gorgeous smile. The girl looked up, and they both locked eyes and smiled. 'Wow, she's gorgeous,' Piper thought. After security let her through she ran to their seats that Polly found and handed them their drinks. Polly saw the look in her eyes.

"Ok Pipes, who is she?" Polly asked.

"I don't know what you're talking about," Piper said.

"C'mon, Piper I know that look. Spill," Polly said.

"Alright... I don't know her name, but she's beautiful and she's one of the tennis players," Piper beamed.

"Uh-huh, I'm impressed," Polly laughed.

The teams played but she hadn't seen the beautiful burnette yet - Piper was starting to think she'd never see her again, until she caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of her eye.

"Oh my god Pol, there she is!" squealed Piper.

"Where Pipes?" Polly ask.

"Standing next to the coach... What do you think Dawn?" Piper asked.

"Wow, she's pretty," Dawn said.

"Yeah Pipes she is," Pollysaid.

"Next up for the final match is Alex Vause the Carolinas' star tennis player."

"A pretty name for such a beautiful woman," Piper said.

"Aww, you're falling in love," Polly said.

"I think so, Pol, Piper said.

"What happen to the 'I'm staying single' line?" Polly teased.

"Look at her! She's like a goddess," Piper said. watching her moves

They watched her play,Piper loved the way she moved. It was a close match but, as always, Alex won the match, and the other girls ran out and hugged her, lifting her in the air.

"Way to go Alex, another great win! We'll see you girls back here tomorrow for another match."

As they were walking back to the locker room one of the girls spotted Piper standing by a pillar.

"Oh look Ale, it's the blonde from earlier," Chrissy said.

"I saw her Chris, she's probably straight," said Alex.

"You're probably right," Chrissy said.

She passed her and they smiled at each other. 'Damn she's hot,'Alex thought.

After they showered and dressed they headed to the house the coach rented, since they were stayin in Sunnydale for three months. They were just laying around the house, bored as hell.

"Where is a good place to go?" Tina asked.

"My cousin told me there's this place called the Bronze," Nicky said.

"Let's go then," said Alex

At the Bronze the whole gang was there having fun, dancing and all, Piper dancing with Chase, when the girls came in.

"Look Alex. it's the blonde" Chirs said.

"See Chrissy, she's straight," Alex said.

"Oh well, her loss," Nicky said.

Piper and Chase sat down and Cindy came back with their drinks and sat by Chase.

I'll be back," Piper said.

"Where you going?" Polly asked.

"Bathroom... after that... phew! I gotta go," Piper answer back.

She headed to the bathroom; as the door closed she froze when she saw Alex coming out of the stall. They smiled at each other.

"Hi... that was a great game you played!" Piper said.

"Thanks. What's your name?" Alex asked.

"Oh, Piper," she said.

"Thanks Piper" Alex said.

"You're welcome," Piper said.

"Excuse me, my friends are waiting for me," Alex said.

"Oh! Sorry," Piper said. moving out of the way

She went out and Piper went to use the bathroom. She found a cell phone in the stall, picked it up and smiled. 'I'm touching her phone!' All of a sudden it rang.

"Hello?"

"Who's this?"

"Umm, who's this?"

"I was looking for my phone."

"Oh! You left it in the bathroom."

"Oh, who's this?"

"Piper Chapman."

"Thanks for finding my phone."

Alex came back in and saw Piper washing her hands. They locked eyes and smiled.

"It's right over there," Piper pointed.

"Thanks," Alex said.

"No problem... I added a number," Piper said.

After saying that she walked out and sat with her friends, smiling. Meanwhile Alex walked back to her table.

"Who had your phone?" Nicky asked.

"The blonde found it," Alexsmiled.

"Who's Piper... Alex?" Tina asked.

"The blonde girl," Alex smiled.

"Oh look Alex, you got her number, way to go!" Nicky said.

"Yeah, I know I do," Alex said.

"Call her then," Tina said.

"Or I could ask her to dance?" Alex said.

"Go for it Alex" Nicky said.

"Ok, I'll do it... Here goes," Alex said. as she got up

Alex took a deep breath, got up, and walked over to the blonde's table.

"Hi, Piper, would you like to dance?" Alex asked. piper looked up and smiled.

"I'd love to!" Piper said.

Piper followed her to the dance floor. They danced to a fast tempo song until a slow song came up. Alex started to leave but Piper held her hand.

"Dance with me to this one?" Piper said.

"Ok... Why don't you want to dance with your boyfriend?" Alex asked.

"Alex, I'm a lesbian," Piper laughed.

"Oh... I thought that guy was your boyfriend," Alex said. Piper turned. to where she was pointing

"Who, him?" Piper laughed.

"Yes, the dark haired guy," Alexsaid.

"No way, he's my best friend since 1st grade," Pipersaid.

After clearing that up Alex danced closer to Piper, wrapping her arms around her waist, and laying their heads on each other's shoulders. After the song was over Alex walked her back to the table.

"Thanks for the dance, piper" Alex said.

"Anytime, Alex" Piper smiled.

"I'll call you later?" alex smiled.

"I'd like that," Piper smiled. "Bye," Alex said, as she was walking away.

"Damn Pipes, who's she?" Chase asked.

"Alex Vause" Piper smiled.

"You don't mean the tennis star?" Cindy asked.

"Yes Cindy, the one and only," Piper said.

"Way to go, girl," they said.

"Yeah Pipes way to go, she's cute," Chase said.

"CHASE?!" Cindy yelled.