A/N: So this chapter starts out with Piper's POV of the whole surprise thing. As much as I wanted to just write the date, I felt like I needed to write Piper's thoughts on the whole ordeal. This chapter has some of the date, and part two should be in the making soon.
Piper was embarrassed, to say the least. She hadn't meant to stare at Alex's chest, but with her in just a too small towel, it was a little hard. It was hard not to notice how attractive the tall woman was. Piper just got caught up in her thoughts.
Alex didn't really seem mad about it, just a little amused. Piper just hoped lunch later wasn't awkward because of the incident.
She decided to just stop thinking about it, and get ready for the day.
After her shower, Piper did her hair and makeup, and picked out her clothes for the day. Very aware of the fact that she would be seeing her neighbor later for lunch, Piper made an effort to look nice.
Checking the clock, she saw that she had a little over an hour until the lunch, so the blonde sat on her couch and scrolled through her phone. It was the weekend after all.
After a while her phone started ringing, Alex's contact coming up on the screen. Piper answered the phone immediately.
"Hey Alex!"
"Hey Pipes. So I'm really sorry, but i'm gonna have to cancel lunch. I just got swamped with work."
"Oh. That's okay, we can go another time," Piper was disappointed. Even though she had spent all night with her, Piper was looking forward to seeing Alex.
"How does dinner sound? Nicky's doing a little birthday dinner for Lorna, and she wanted to know if you could come."
"That sounds great!"
"Okay great. I'll be around to pick you up at seven."
"Sounds good to me."
"Oh and Pipes? Dress up okay?"
"Of course. See you in a few hours!"
As bummed as Piper was that they weren't going to get any alone time, she was glad she'd get to spend time with Alex at all.
She did however, want to look great when she did get to see the older woman. She went into her closet and picked out a dark red dress and some black heels. She took her time with her makeup. It looked classy, with red lipstick to match her dress.
Checking the clock, she was ready with time to spare. She lounged around for a while before putting on her outfit, not wanting to wrinkle her dress. A few minutes after she is dressed, Piper hears a knock at her door. Checking herself in the mirror once more, she hurries to the door and pulls it open.
She is greeted with the sight of Alex, wearing a black dress that shows off her slender curves, and black heels a little higher than Piper's, making the older woman a few inches taller than her.
"Wow Pipes, you look great," the woman said, looking her up and down.
Piper smiled and looked up at Alex. "You don't look so bad yourself."
"So I just want to apologize for lying to you."
"Lying?" Piper was very confused and a little worried as to what Alex could be talking about.
"It's not Lorna's birthday, and I didn't have to work today," now she was even more confused. "Then why did you-" Piper interrupted.
"Just let me explain okay?" The blonde nodded and waited anxiously for Alex to continue.
"I want to take you on a date. I have feelings for you, and I have ever since the first day I met you. So I lied, and I get it if you don't want to go, but I really hope you would."
Piper was stunned. Realizing what Alex had said, Piper was quick to respond.
"I-I have feelings for you too," Piper smiled. "And I would love to go on a date with you." The blonde was pleasantly surprised with the turn of events.
Alex smirked at Piper. "I figured you did. Oh, and here," she produced a bouquet of flowers from behind her back, and held them out to Piper.
"Al, they're beautiful! Thank you!" Piper smiled brightly at Alex and took the flowers. "Let me go put these in water, and we can go."
Piper quickly filled a vase with water and put the flowers in it. Smiling once more at them, she grabbed her purse and walked out the door, meeting Alex in the hall.
"So, where to now?"
"You wouldn't want me to ruin the surprise, now would you," Alex smirked and led Piper into the elevator.
Piper sighed with resignation, figuring she wouldn't get it out of the woman. They got down to the lobby and Alex checked her phone.
"Looks like our ride's here," she took Piper's hand and led her outside, Piper's blush already rising to her cheeks.
This was going to be a great night.
The two women arrived at the restaurant and Alex paid the driver. Once out of the car, Alex took Piper hand again and led her to the doors of the building. Piper looked down at their interlocked hands and smiled. Looking up, she made eye contact with Alex. The older wonand glanced at their hands and smiled, a slight blush on her cheeks.
"Reservation for Vause," Alex said to the woman at the desk. The woman walked them to their table, and Alex pulled the chair out for Piper before sitting down herself.
The two women made small talk until the waitress came to their table.
"What can I get for you ladies tonight?"
Alex spoke first, "Some wine to start?" she looked at Piper for confirmation and the blonde nodded. Alex picked from the vast selection of wines, and they both ordered their meals.
"So. These feelings you were talking about. How long have those things been around?"
Piper blushed and didn't meet Alex's eyes. "A few weeks maybe? I didn't really notice them for a while, but once I did I realized they'd been there for a while."
Alex smirked, "Hmm, interesting."
Piper finally met her eyes, one eyebrow in challenge. "What about yours?"
"I would have to say since the day you were yelling outside of my door."
The two women chuckled, remembering the incident that lead to their meeting. Just then, the waitress arrived with their wine. They sipped their drinks, and talked like it was any other day, but it felt different for both women. More significant than before.
Their meals arrived, and they ate as they continused their conversation. They talked, laughed, and overall had a great dinner.
When the waitress arrived with the check, Alex snached it seeing the blonde start to reach for it.
"Nope. I asked you on this date, so i've got it Pipes." The blonde crossed her arms over her chest and frowned.
"Oh calm down. I'll let you can get the next one."
Piper raised her eyebrows, "And what makes you think there's going to be a next time?"
Alex actually looked a little nervous, "I-uh-"
Piper giggled, "I'm joking, settle down. I'd love for there to be a next time." she said sincerely.
Alex smiled a genuine smile, not the cocky smirk Piper was used to. "Me too Pipes."
Once the check was taken care of, Alex stood up and offered her hand to Piper.
"Ready to go?"
Piper looked at the offered hand and gladly took it, lacing their fingers together.
"Yep," they walked out of the restaurant and Alex hailed a cab. "Where are we going now?"
Alex smirked and said once more, "You wouldn't want me to ruin the surprise, now would you."
A/N: Okay, so i'm sorry this was cut off, but I wanted to post something this week. I started the date, but I couldn't seem to write it without writing Piper's point of view first. I'll start working on part two of the date soon, and it'll be up ASAP. Thanks to everyone who has left a review, and everyone who followed! You all make me so happy, and more confident in my writing. If you want to leave suggestions about where you want this story to go, i'm open to it. Thanks again for reading!