Piper's POV

I hit my phone as my 8 o'clock alarm goes off and groan. I look at my phone. Still no message from Alex.

Last night when she left I was feeling a flurry of emotions - confused, bewildered, shocked... I took a shower to clear my head but it didn't help. She said she'd text me. But when? Did she mean to say what she said? Does she think it was a mistake? Will I never even hear from her again?

"Fuck sake," I groan to myself before getting out of bed and making myself some toast and a cup of tea. Whilst it's doing I set out my work clothes - a black pencil skirt and a white blouse with some black flats. I eat my toast and drink my drink whilst thinking about last night - it's all I've thought about and fuck knows I thought about it most of the night rather than going to sleep. Messaging her would look desperate and clingy, surely. Yet again, I groan as I put my dishes in the sink and walk to the bathroom where I brush my teeth and wash my face before getting dressed.

As I brush my hair and apply natural make up (so I don't look like a walking zombie due to my lack of sleep) I replay that sentence over and over again in my head: 'I like you.' Did she mean it as a friend? But then again my question was if she was interested in anyone so it can't be. The whole situation is beyond frustrating.

I look at my phone again: nothing. I grab my bag and throw my purse and phone in and grab my keys before exiting my apartment and leaving for the short walk to work.

3 o'clock. Just two hours left I think to myself as I sigh with relief.

"Chapman, take your break. I know you haven't had one yet." My manager tells me to which I give him a thankful smile - he's a good man.

I go out to the back where we're allowed to take our breaks - aka, a small courtyard that's five steps away from the tills. I take a seat on the only chair that's there and pull out my phone to see I only have one message from Polly asking how I am. I quickly reply before taking a deep breath. I tilt my head up to the sky and close my eyes as a light breeze blows my hair. The combination of the breeze against my skin and the sound of people talking in the Café relaxes me.

"You're looking for Piper?" I hear my boss say loud enough for me to hear but still talking to the customer.

I sigh and stand up and start to walk in as I hear a raspy "yes, is she here?"

"Alex?" I say in a surprised tone as I turn the corner to see her stood there.

"Hey... Do you want a drink or something? Are you on your break?" She questions.

I pull out my phone from my back pocket to see I have a little longer of my break left - just long enough for a drink.

"Sure, what would you like?" I ask as I go to make a drink.

"Just some water please." She responds.

I grab two bottles of water before following her over to a table. When we sit down I hand her a bottle.

"Hey," I say shyly.

"Hey... Sorry I left so quickly last night - Nicky gets cranky when someone misses rehearsals" she explains.

"It's okay," I say with sincerity.

"I was wondering if you wanted to come out with me tonight? It's band night - me, Nicky, Melania and Rhea just go to a couple of clubs and invite a few people along." She asks.

"Sure, where and when should I meet you?" I reply.

"O.M.G at 9 - is that okay?" she asks.

"Sounds great," I reply.

I have a drink and when I put my bottle back down I see that Alex's eyes are on my chest. I cough to get her attention and she smirks.

"Just enjoying the view" she explains with a wink which makes me go bright red.

I look at my phone and see my break is over. "My breaks over" I state awkwardly to which Alex chuckles.

We both stand up. Am I supposed to hug her? Just walk off? Kiss her?!

Luckily, Alex makes the first move and hugs me with her hands resting on my ass to which I gasp as I hear a low, raspy chuckle escape her mouth which is right by my ear.

"I'll see you later Pipes - can't wait to dance with you again... By the way, nice work outfit," she says in a low tone into my ear before kissing me on the corner of my mouth, giving a wink and a smirk before walking off.

I stand in shock until I hear my manager ask me if I'm okay to which I nod.

'Alex does like me' I think to myself with a smile.

Once I got home I quickly made myself a sandwich, ate it and then jumped in the shower and did all the necessities. Once I got out the shower I dried my hair and curled it.

Now I'm stood in my walk in wardrobe wondering what the hell I'm going to wear. I don't want to over do it but I want to look good. I let my eyes travel across the rails of clothes I have. As I walk around and drag my hand along all the clothes a navy blue top stands out to me. I pull it out from the rail and examine it - it has a very daring, low cut front that leaves little to the imagination and very little material on the back so my back would be fairly exposed. I put it on my bed then comb through my jeans - you can't go wrong with jeans. I pull out a tight pair of jeans and see a black pair of wedges underneath with silver studs on and I know this combination really shows off my legs. I smile with a sense of achievement as I put the jeans and shoes on my bed. I go into my underwear drawer and pull out a matching pair of lace and silk underwear which I put with my other clothes.

I gather my make up and my mirror and sit on my bed with my make up around me. I apply some foundation first and then do a smoky eye effect for eye shadow. When this is done, I put on some mascara and winged eyeliner as well as some bright red lipstick with some lip gloss over the top to make my lips shine.

I look at the time to see it's 8:30 already. I quickly put my clothes on and grab Alex's leather jacket and put it on over the top. I take a deep inhale of Alex's scent on the jacket and it sends a sense of excitement through me knowing I'll be seeing the original owner of it oh so soon. I put my phone, ID and purse into the pocket of the jacket before doing the short walk to the club which is by the bar I first met Alex.

When I reach the outside of the club I take a deep breath and release it. I feel the excitement and nerves bubbling inside me as my heart thuds against my rib cage. I check my make up on the screen of my phone before putting it away and entering the club.

When I get inside my eyes take a second to adjust to the room that's being lit up by lights from the DJ set up. I have a quick look around the club from the entrance but I can't see Alex which is no surprise considering the club is packed. I walk over to the bar where there's a little more space and have another look with no luck. I pull out my phone and send a text to Alex: 'Where are you? I'm in the club and can't see you.'

I move around the room slightly and check my phone again to see no text from Alex. Then I feel someone smack my ass.

I turn around about to blow up at the person but realise it's Alex and my anger immediately dissipates. She looks me up in down like an animal does it's prey and I do the same to her. She's wearing black acid wash jeans and a white shirt, her hair is loosely curled and natural make up on with winged eyeliner - she looks so fucking sexy.

"You look hot" she says into my ear because the music is so loud. I instantly blush and try to hide my face under my hair. "Would you like a drink?" She asks. I nod and she intertwines our fingers which sends a bolt of electricity through my body which I know she feels too due to her reaction.

She pulls me over to the bar and asks for four vodka shots. When they arrive she passes me two shots of vodka and we both down them both at the same time. "Do you want to dance?" She asks to which I nod.

We walk onto the dancefloor hand in hand at which point 'Milkshake' by Kelis started playing. She smirks and makes me turn around as she puts her hands around my waist. I grind my ass into her front to the beat of the music and look back to see Alex's eyes looking darker than normal which makes me smirk.

I turn around so we're face to face and put my hands around her neck as hers drop to my ass which she gives a squeeze causing my jaw to drop and eyes to widen. Alex winks and gives me a smirk to which I smirk and start dancing up and down her body. As I get lower down her body, I see her eyes look down my top where I'm fully aware she can see my boobs. As I come back up I smirk but it's quickly wiped off as she leans into my neck and starts tracing her tongue and lips up and down it.

Roughly an hour of songs and battling to try and out tease each other I lean into Alex, "I'm just going to the toilet" I say to which she nods.

I go to the toilet and take a second to calm myself before exiting and going back into the main part of the club.

When I leave the toilets I head back to the place where I'd left Alex. I smile as I see the back of her but it's soon wiped off as I see a girl dance on her. And kiss her. Time stops and I feel the breathe leave my lungs. My mouth drops agape as I stand there just looking. Then Alex sees me and she knows what I've seen.

I turn around and exit the club and jump into a taxi that's outside of the club before Alex can catch up with me. I choke out my address to the driver and as we pull away I make contact with Alex who's just exited the club. I see her say my name as we go past but I ignore her.

I thought she liked me.

I really liked her.

I'd started to fall in love with her over the space of three days. Now I feel heartbroken.

I pay the driver when he pulls up to my flat and I try to still my shaky hand to get the key in the door. I finally get into my flat and I sit on my sofa with my head in my hands and my bag beside me. I hear my phone continuously vibrate. I tip out my bag and look at my phone to see I have multiple messages and missed calls from Alex.

'Pipes, that's not what it looked like.'

'I promise you, please just let me explain.'

'Please Pipes, talk to me.'

'I know you feel that connection every time we touch - please just let me explain. It's really not what you think.'

I throw my phone onto my sofa and take my make up off and put my pyjamas on as a stray tear rolls down my cheek.

I feel pathetic - feeling such a deep emotion and connection for someone I've known for three days.

I curl up on my sofa in the dark with a blanket over me. My phone continues to light up and vibrate with messages and calls but I don't look at or answer a single one. I close my eyes as tears fall from my eyes.

Eventually, I fall into a sleep consisting of a real nightmare - a replay of Alex and that girl over and over.