3 days had passed since Alex text Piper that they "needed to talk." Alex had been busy getting ready for the tour. That meant morning and night practices and packing. She was practically a ghost. Piper was working a lot that week. Their paths just didn't seem to cross. There was many missed calls and unreturned text messages.
"Sorry we are practicing late babe. I won't be able to stop by tonight. -A"
That was the text Piper received in the middle of last night. To say Piper was freaking out was an understatement. Did she do something wrong? Was she not good in bed? Did she push Alex too hard too fast? "I just don't understand. I thought she wanted this too." Thought Piper with a sigh and a heavy heart. It was Piper's only night off that week and she had all intentions of seeing Alex since it would be her last chance before the tour.
"Al. I'd really love to see you tonight. If you don't have free time, I'd love to come see you guys rehearse. Let me know what's up. Xoxo -P"
Piper went for a run to take her mind off the unsettling distance between her and her girlfriend.
"Hey Pipes. No practice tonight! I do need to pack though if you'd be so kind as to help me. I'd appreciate the extra hands. ;) xx -A"
Piper rolled her eyes. "Of course she smirks thru her texts. Smart ass." Thought Piper. Piper showered and put on a pair of short jean shorts, a black tank, a white cardigan and a pair of toms. "Hell if she's going to break my heart at least I'll be comfortable."
"I'm going to see Alex." Piper text to Polly.
"Go tell her that you are crazy mad in lesbian love with her." Responded Polly.
"Jesus Polly. It's not a special kind of love. Lol bitch ;) -Piper"
Piper walked the two miles to Alex's apartment instead of taking a cab. It was beautiful outside and she used the time to clear her head and think of what she would say to Alex.
"Don't be a pussy. Go in there." Piper encouraged herself as she stood outside Alex's door for what seemed like an hour.
Inside the apartment, Alex was pour two glasses of wine. She turned some music on and settled on the couch with a book. Glancing at her watch she wondered what was taking Piper so long. Before she had time to contemplate she got a text.
"Knock knock. Open sesame. :)"
Alex jumped up and walked over to the door. She gave herself a once over in the mirror to make sure she looked good. Sweats, band Tshirt and barefooted, Alex opened the door with a smile.
"Thank goodness you made it. I was about to call the cops. Thought you might've gotten lost." Alex smirked as she pulled Piper into a long awaited hug. It felt good to have Piper in her arms. She smelled her hair, a hint of vanilla and honey. Piper smelled like home to her. "God I'm going to miss this." Thought Alex. Alex leaned down slightly and cupped Piper's face. She drew small circles on her cheeks with the pads of her thumbs. Looking into her eyes, Alex could see a sparkle and a look of hope. Alex slowly placed a kiss on Piper's lips. Piper almost instantly sighed into the kiss and pushed her lips more firmly into Alex's. Lightly asking for entrance, Piper's tongue glided effortlessly with her lovers tongue.
When the kiss broke, Alex spoke up "I miss you babe."
"God I miss you too."
Piper and Alex spent time catching up about the goings on of the past week. Making small talk and laughing. Taking breaks to make out here and there. They were just being fully in each other's company for the first time in almost a week.
"So what's it like?" Asked Piper.
"Umm... What's what like Pipes?" Alex asked her with a confused face.
"You know. Being in the band with three others girls not to mention one of them is Nicky. Do you guys ever fight? A tour seems like a long time to be cooped up in small spaces with a bunch of women. Need I mention Nicky again?" Piper says with an innocent smirk.
"Yeah Nicky is no peach that's for sure," Alex laughs. "It's not that bad. We usually just drive or fly out to the shows separately... Sometimes together. Nicky also tries to get plane tickets out of me. We stay in our own motel rooms. So it's basically me playing shows, bull shitting with the girls then heading back and reading until I pass out."
"The glamorous life of a rock star..." Piper responds. "You can always give me a call or FaceTime me when you get back to your room and I can keep you company."
"I can think of a few fun things we can do with that FaceTime." Alex gives Piper a wink that sends her stomach into flips.
Piper can't stop thinking about that text from Alex. If Alex was going to dump her, wouldn't she have done it already? Piper decided just to go for it.
"So you said you wanted to talk. You leave day after tomorrow. I thought we were doing good. I really like spending time with you. But if you don't want to be tied down to anyone while you are on tour... " Piper kept rambling.
Alex was taken aback by Piper's speech. It seemed a little rehearsed. Alex smiled broadly at her while also looking at her with confusion. "She thinks I want to see other people. God just do it Alex. Tell her..."
"I understand. I can't just head on out." Piper finished her speech and started to get up from the couch. She felt Alex grabbed her wrist and she turned around to look into her emerald eyes.
"I love you." Alex blurted out. Piper was shocked. "What?" She thought to herself. After the words had a minute to sink in, Piper smiled the biggest smile she could ever reminded crossing her lips. "Really?" Piper finally responded barely above a whisper.
"Yes, you idiot. I love you so much and I only want to be with you. That's what I wanted to tell you." Alex confessed.
Piper just smiled. She leaned in and gave Alex a soft kiss on her cheek.
"I don't say that to everyone, Piper. You have to say it back." Alex said quietly.
"I love you too." Piper replied, "you idiot." She smiled and playfully pushed Alex's arm.
Alex pulled Piper into a bear hug. "You're amazing, you know that?" Alex said as she placed a slow, soft kiss on her girlfriend's lips. "Mm Alex," Piper responded as she leaned into the kiss. Her hands found their way into Alex's dark locks. Alex deepened the kiss by pushing her tongue into Piper's mouth. Their tongues moved in harmony. Their hands exploring each other's backs. Piper pulled away first and slowly licked up Alex's neck. She stopped to suck on a particularly sensitive spot. Alex's breath hitched. "God Piper, you always know how to make me feel good," Alex said in a low husky voice filled by her desire for Piper. Piper thought to herself, "maybe it's time I finally did some of the teasing around here..."
"You like that Baby?" Piper said. "So much." Alex replied. Piper sucked at her pulse point again as her hand traveled up to lightly touch Alex's nipple. Alex was leaning into Piper's touch when her eyes flew open. Piper had removed her hand abruptly and removed her mouth from Alex's neck. "Don't we have some packing to do?" Piper smiled at her girlfriend as she strutted slowly away from her, retreating into the bedroom.
Alex grunted then sighed and followed Piper into the bedroom. "It's going to be a long tour," thought Alex.
