AN: Hello guys.
This is a short chapter, but longer chapters are on the way as well as more Vauseman interactions. I wanted to point out that in this first chapters I'm portraying a weary Alex, and for the next two chapters that is going to be the atmosphere. But don't worry good days are on their way. As I said, I'm open to suggestions if I think I can manage them. I apologize for the type errors.
Flashbacks in italics as well as internal thoughts.
Enjoy!
Chapter 4
Alex stood in front of the mirror. Could she do it?
For the past hour she tried to convince herself that this was a good idea. Come on Vause you've done this a hundred times.
But everything was different now. She didn't felt like herself. A lot had changed.
The phone rang.
Alex picked it up.
-"Hey Lex! Have you asked her out yet?" It was Debbie
Alex sighed tiredly. "Not yet Debs"
-"Come on! What are you waiting for? For some pervert to woo her before you do?" Debbie said playfully. "You better hurry up, I heard she is moving next month". Alex could almost see the smile on her sister's face at the end of the line.
-"Shut up! I'm almost ready. Just finishing my make up"
-"Great! I always cheer for you. You know unless we are playing against each other, then I don't cheer for you. I cheer against you, because..." Alex interrupted her.
-"Yes Debbie thank you for your words of encouragement. I think I can handle it now"
-"Bye asshole! Can't wait for you to call me and tell me everything".
With that Debbie hung up.
Alex took a deep breath. Looked herself in the mirror one last time and went downstairs.
-"Debs have you seen mom? I've being looking for her for the entire warm up session but I can't find her." Alex's eyes traveled across the multitude of faces, scanning for the one that mattered to her the most.
- "No I haven't. Did you talked to her this morning? Debbie glanced at her sister who was bitting her bottom lip.
-Yeah. She... I told her to bring my other headphones. I left them in her purse the other day". Replied Alex worryingly
-"Well maybe she forgot and went back to get them. I just hope that she didn't went to the other Stadium because when she finds out and comes to the right one the game will be almost over". Debbie stood beside her sister as they prepared to hear Germany's national anthem.
The Stadium was crowded.
Entirely.
There where no available seats. But although they were playing against Germany 'at' Germany the atmosphere seemed even. There was huge support from the US fans who traveled to Europe to cheer for their favorite team. All kind of crazy fans with paint on their faces smiled and cheered happily waving big American flags and all sorts of banners. You could smell 'World Cup' in every inch of the city, much more on the inside the of stadium.
Everything was amazing.
The US team respectfully listened to the German anthem as the crowd stood up and sang along with their team. Everybody clapped and cheered at the end.
-" I don't know Debbie. This is weird. You gave her the right location. Right? She should be here already". Alex talked trough gritted teeth before they prepared to hear the US anthem.
-"Relax Lex. If she is not here she will be at any minute, traffic is real bad on days like this. Don't let this distract you, we need your 'A' game today". Debbie seemed convinced.
Alex tried to absorb the calmness that flowed from her sister.
She shook her head and closed her eyes, trying to replay Red's words in her mind
"Leave it all on the pitch"
"No regrets"
When she opened them, she was ready.
Alex parked her car in front of the Coffee Shop.
She definitely wasn't ready.
Fuck
As she approached the front door she felt nervous. She glanced inside to see if the blonde was indeed working that night, and caught herself silently wishing for Piper to not be there.
What a grand coward.
There was no point in delaying it further, so she took a deep breath and walked inside making the little bells that hung from the ceiling chime with the gentle touch of the door.
As soon as Piper heard the sound of the bells she looked at her watch.
9:57pm
Who the hell enters just three minutes before closing time.
She shook her head and began walking towards the counter preparing herself to re-clean everything that she just cleaned minutes ago.
Ugh people.
But when she lifted her head to meet the person who just entered the shop she froze in her place.
Alex.
Piper was speechless.
The tall woman looked astonishingly beautiful, so different from their first encounter at this same spot.
Alex was wearing tight black jeans.
Like, really tight.
She looked down at her dark combat boots, and slowly lifted her gaze studying every body part of the women in front of her. Then she noticed the tattoos that had been hiding under her jacket the last time.
Dear god.
Alex approached her with a small smirk on her face as she got the reaction she was expecting from the blonde.
Suddenly a wave of nervousness overcame Piper. Just the mere presence of this women made her feel things she haven't felt before. She found herself questioning her heterosexuality.
Then Alex spoke with that husky voice of her and Piper couldn't help but swallow.
-"Hi. It's Piper right?"
She remembered.
-"Yes"
Piper cleared her throat after her failed attempt at speaking. So smooth.
-"Yes. It's so nice to see you again Alex." She finally spoke properly. "Late Coffee cravings?"
Alex chuckled. "No, um... Actually I..." She looked down at the floor, then back up at Piper, fixing her gaze in those blue eyes that looked at her intently.
Piper stood still waiting for the black haired woman to speak.
-"I just wanted to know if you are still up for those drinks" She said softly.
Piper raised her eyebrows as a smile appeared on her face.
-"Oh! Yes. Yes. Sure. I mean...
Alex waited as Piper ordered the thoughts that crossed her mind.
-"Yes. Just let me finish closing here and we can go".
She nodded and helped Piper organize the remaining chairs before they exited the shop and walked towards Alex's car which was parked nearby.
Piper shut her eyes closed for a brief second. The previous words of Jessica crossed her mind unceremoniously.
She took a deep breath.
Ignore her. What the hell does she knows anyways.
She tried to shrug it off grateful that Alex couldn't hear her thoughts but she still felt embarrassed.
As they walked side by side, she studied the tall woman, wishing to know everything about her.
Alex approached the black car and opened the passenger's door kindly gesturing Piper to get in.
-"Well thank you. I might get used to this".
What was 'that'?
-"That depends" replied Alex teasingly "Let's see how things go tonight first" She winked at Piper, and the blonde felt herself melting.
Tonight is going to be a great night.
AN: Thank you for reading. Please review so I know what I need to improve. You guys are such talented writers.
