Chapter Ten

Suggesting a Threesome

Red whispered, "I'm awake...you got this Chapman?" Piper's heart raced so fast she wasn't sure she could speak. She could hear him walking slowly towards their cube.

"Yes, when I yell turn on your lamp," she said back. She heard Alex whisper her name and she swallowed hard thinking that if this went wrong at least she had heard her name on her lips one more time. He stopped at the opening to her cube and she could see through her thick lashes that he was looking at each of them to see if they were sleeping. She made herself stay very still and she knew Alex had down the same. He turned his body toward Alex's empty bunk and Piper watched as he pulled something out of his jacket. The light from the signs reflected of the surface and it wasn't shiny like she expected but multicolored. It took her just a fraction of a second to recognize the shiv she used to frame Stella. It had been confiscated. He was going to use a prisoner's weapon on Alex. Sure enough he raised his hands up high and brought the sharp candy down in what would have been her chest if she was there. He brought his other hand up to where her head should be to stifle the noise.

He made a startled sound when Piper turned on her lamp and yelled, "WHAT are you doing officer? Are you trying to hurt us?" She shot up and moved her lamp to hit him square in the face. Alex and Red followed her lead and he brought his hand up to block his face. Everyone woke up and made noise. The other inmates poured out into the walkway and many shined their lamps towards her cube.

"What the fuck are you doing inmates?" He yelled.

Piper was up out of her bunk with bringing her lamp with her. "HELP, HELP, he is trying to kill us! HELP!" The other inmate's screamed. He looked around at all the women surging his way and over at Alex. He blinked confused, obviously expecting to see Nicky on the bunk. He decided to cut out of the cube and run back towards the bathrooms. His partner came in the other way and started to yell. Piper started to chase after him but Alex hooked her around the neck and held on tightly.

"GUH...Alex, let go, he's getting away," she gasped.

"I don't fucking care...you listen to me Piper Chapman, you stay the fuck away from him. Jesus Christ Piper, I'd lose my mind if I lost you, please," Alex begged. Piper stopped struggling and turned to her girl. She put her arms up and Alex slid off the top bunk and into her embrace. Red was up and quickly took over. She got the room quiet and told the other guard to radio Bell. She was on duty in the Ghetto. She came and after talking with them and seeing how Nicky had to hide in her own cube...she started cursing to herself. She called Caputo on the spot.

It was a long night and Piper spent the majority of it convincing them not to put Alex in the SHU for "protection". Price had not stopped to exit through the regular gates. He left out the service truck entrance on foot. The authorities weren't called though Piper was practically frantic demanding they call the Highway Patrol.

"No, we are not contacting the police on the word of a convicted felon," Caputo said in a tired voice. He was dressed like a wannabe rock star and seemed really pissed he was called away from his life for another Litchfield catastrophe. Piper felt the hit in the pit of her stomach that always came from someone in authority pointing out she was a prisoner. Her stomach also flared with fury. They were all sitting in his office, squished onto a small couch.

"Four. The word of four felons, not to mention the rest of the dorm that woke up and saw him toss the weapon as he passed the door. A Weapon I might add, half the dorm saw you confiscate Lake day in Stella's bunk," Piper said through clenched teeth. Caputo got a look on his face and it made her just snap, "One, is nothing...four to a hundred, thanks to overcrowding in this privatized hell hole, is a trending topic on HuffPost at least. They don't vet the guards Caputo. One of them tried to kill an inmate...that doesn't mention the regular gropes and rape that we both know is occurring regularly. You're a fucking decent man; I know you are because I saw you go after Pornstache and Fig...I've seen you let crying girls use your phone." Piper had to stop talking for a moment and Nicky took her hand.

She leaned forward and took a deep breath. She knew it wasn't going to work put her free hand on her knee as she continued, "Don't torture us and let a dangerous criminal get away scot free to protect the company."

"Are you done?"

Red answered for her. "We are all done and very tired. If you can please assure us that no one will try to kill us in our sleep, I'd like to try and rest before I have to feed army of hungry women in the morning. Call the cops...or don't. Just let us go back to our beds and sleep. You have our statements and we filled out the proper incident reports. We will all schedule appointments with our counselor's to discuss our feelings. Is that good?" Piper was angry at her attitude but maybe she was right. They were never going to trust felons.

"Why was he trying to kill you Vause?" Caputo asked suddenly, completely ignoring Red. This pissed her off but Piper could care less, she was frantic that Alex would tell the truth and she'd go immediately to the SHU for protective custody. Piper started to speak but Nicky bit into her arm with her nails.

"Oh fuck, Nicky...are you fucking girls with those talons?" Piper said under her breath. Caputo just stared at Alex as she pushed up her glasses.

Alex leaned forward and looked him straight in the eye," He approached me three days ago and asked me if I wanted to buy some smack from him. I told him I was a recovering addict. He got close to me and told me I could pay him in blowjobs and sell for him. He just didn't get it. So I told him I was a lesbian and I'd get life in prison for biting off his cock. I also told him I would narc on him to you, if he ever approached me or mine again." She just lied like it was as easy as breathing. Piper couldn't help but have a twinge of pure doubt. She could never tell when Alex was lying to her. Piper couldn't keep a secret from her for more than a few days...evident by her inability to keep the huge secret that she ratted Alex out. Alex would always be the better liar. Piper wasn't sure how she felt about that.

Caputo sighed and pinched his forehead so that Piper thought he may be having a stroke. "Go to bed. I will call my boss and report it with the reccomendation that they call the authorities. It is the best I can do." Piper wanted to say more but Nicky pulled her up by the arm and Red pulled Alex along.

"Vause," he said as Piper was in the doorway. She dug her heels in and turned to see what was happening. Bell, who had been silent after she gave her very factual and observant report to Caputo, put her hand out to stop Alex.

Alex stopped obediently but Piper saw her body flinch away from the touch. She turned toward him and politely said, "Yes sir?"

"I'm sorry this happened to you," he said quietly. Alex just nodded. He motioned and Bell escorted them back. However, they did not take them back to their cube. They were put into a four person cell next door to DiMarco's unit.

"Your cube is closed, we moved this girls into cots in the Chapel until this is all settled. We're bursting at the seams here," she mumbled. "I got some of your things..um Red, Gina and Norma put your board under there." She knew it sucked that they were not allowed back on the dorm. Nicky went off about them being afraid they'd stir up the prisoners again.

"Yes, for tonight it is fine. It is quieter here anyway," Red said.

"Easy for you to say, I'll have her breathing machine on the other side of the wall," Piper mumbled. Alex went immediately to the bunk that should have been Nicky's bunk. Bell didn't say anything. She did however stop at the doorway.

"I'm sorry girls but he ordered you locked for you own safety tonight...it is why we had to use this one," she motioned to the door that Piper had never really noticed. This room was always shut until they got the new prisoners. She never noticed the small extention that jutted out between the bunks that housed a small toilet and sink combo. This was obviously an old unused secured unit in the minimum security prison. Piper knew enough from her study of prisons as she awaited her self surrender to know that this campus had not always been designated minimum security. This room was only opened because of the overcrowding. Now, they would be locked inside it.

"How long?" Red asked for them all.

Bell looked pained that she asked. Piper knew that the guards had arranged all this while they were in or waiting to see Caputo. She'd known about it the whole time. "I'll come get you in a few hours Red for work. The rest of you are off work duty tomorrow and we will go from there," Bell said in a voice that told them all she didn't agree with the orders but would carry them out to the letter. Piper jumped when the door slammed shut and the lock slipped.

"No fucking wonder they didn't send us to the SHU. He just made room for us in a new one," Nicky spat.

"Well, at least we are safe in here for now," Alex pointed out. She didn't say they were also sitting ducks in there should another bad guard decide to go after them. She moved off the top bunk and crawled into Piper's bunk. All of their items had been moved to that cell. The only bright side of the room was the clock that she knew used to hang in Caputo's office was now hanging over the high window. She felt blindsided and furious. She balled up her hand with her healing fingers and started to smash the wall. Red hooked her arm and kept her from hitting the concrete.

"That isn't his face you're hitting. I told you before Blondie...not a smart plan. I thought you were a smart girl," Red said in a clear voice. Piper was really surprised by how strong she was when she held her arm back. Piper tried to calm herself but felt the rolling waves of her anger instead. Alex was suddenly there. She looked Piper in the eyes and took her face in her hands.

"I'm here...I'm safe. We're together and no one is in Max or the SHU. You did it. Let it go and come take care of me," Alex said in a soft voice that broke Piper's heart.

She relaxed and Red let go of her arm. Piper put her arms around Alex and held on tight. Red turned out all the lamps and they went to sleep. Piper held her close and knew that if Alex fell to sleep at all it would be a miracle. It didn't matter, she was there and safe in her arms. Sleep would come back over time.

Alex whispered to her so softly that Piper had to strain to hear. She turned her head to offer up her ear to her lover's lips. Alex adjusted so she was nuzzling Piper's ear as she spoke. She shivered at the sensation but could instantly hear her better. "I only feel safe with you. Oh Piper, please baby...you have to control your temper. You...Piper please don't threaten them directly like that. Please, Pipes, I'd lose my mind if you got sent away. Pipes, oh Pipes," she murmured. She started crying them. She did it silently at first. There were soft gasps and quiet sobs. She told Alex that all she wanted was her safety and happiness.

They fell to sleep and apparently no one cared because they stayed sleeping until late morning. They were escorted to eat breakfast by O'Neil. Everyone had already eaten and gone on with their day. Red joined them and told them that Donaldson had stayed in the kitchen the entire time they cooked. He was her constant shadow and would tell the Latina group to stop talking if they tried to get her to tell them what went down in her cube. She knew everyone knew the story but it would have changed five times by the time it reached their ears. Only Red could set everyone straight. Right now she couldn't really speak because they were guarded. It was making more waves than if they had returned to their cube. Two guards came in and talked to Donaldson. He kept his mouth shut but Red could tell the prisoners were demanding answers and some of the guards felt threatened.

Caputo stopped by before lights out and told them that he went into each dorm at last count to tell them that there was an officer involved incident and that the guard was gone from campus. He told them that the authorities had been notified and that the cube was closed for the investigation. They all knew that the stuff had been moved to the old storage room. Piper would bet that only a few knew about it being locked. They had simply diverted traffic.

"How long do we have to stay here?" Red asked again. It seemed they would be let out to eat and then back to their cell. Red worked so she was out most of the day but was confined to the kitchen.

"Until I hear something from the powers that be," he said. "Look, you're in protective custody and it is better than the SHU. Showers will be at five thirty for most of you, though Red will have her early time with her crew. You will all be going outside tomorrow for an hour. Red your schedule will not change unless you give me reason to change it" He wasn't even apologetic so Piper knew the news would be bad from the corporation. She could also see that they were being segregated and punished because they were victims.

"This isn't fair. When may we make calls?" Piper asked.

"Phone and visitation privileges are restricted for everyone right now. I mean, I'd hate to see something on the Huffy Net or what not. Sleep well Ladies," he answered in a flippant tone that made Piper lose it. The door slammed about the time she got to it. It took both Nicky and Alex to get her to stop kicking and hitting the door. She jerked away from them and walked back and forth in the small space. She felt the walls pressing in and knew her own damn temper had caused this punishment.

"Calm down...he will not keep it up for too long. He may still allow us mail though, I have a few letters I can send that will make my boys and extended family call," Red assured them.

"I'm fucking sorry my temper...," Piper started to speak, but she turned away from them facing the door with the closed slot. She put her hands on her head and stretched.

"Hey, I'm usually the one that runs off at the mouth. How those boots taste?" Nicky asked.

Alex told Nicky that she had been rather restrained. "Since you got back from Max," Alex added. Red agreed with this and told Nicky she was proud of her as she slowly got into her night shirt.

"Yeah well, I've changed," Nicky explained. She went to use the toilet. It was just like in Chicago but the space was smaller and not as well vented. It made her blood boil that they were forced to live like this. Piper started to walk again and Alex climbed up into her own bunk. Piper stopped walking and looked over at her. She felt disappointment that Alex was going to sleep up there. Alex scooted so her back was up against the wall and then she patted the bed. Piper walked closer to the bed and tilted her head.

"Come be my little spoon, Pipes. I'm exhausted and want to hold you," Alex said quietly. It made Piper feel warm all over and she climbed up in her awkward way that made Alex reach out to steady her.

"Chapman you've all the grace of a gazelle on a treadmill," Nicky pointed out. This image made Red laugh and it was a quirky moment they all could share. Piper scooted next to Alex and she felt her arm go safely around her waist. It helped to calm her. Alex whispered in her ear that she loved her and if she had to be locked away with someone, she was going to take advantage and hold her.

They went outside the next day and Piper got to run on the track. Other inmates were moved off and she felt like a pariah. They stared at them and it was hard to take. Lorna stared at Nicky like she was candy. Eventually, everyone else was sent inside and they spent the last half an hour alone at the tables. Piper felt good to sweat as she ran. It was getting cooler in the afternoons now. She knew people came for visitation and she knew it was likely her brother drove all the way there to see her. It fucking bothered her and Alex could tell. They got fresh new cards, new magazines and a few new books. Piper asked about mail call and eventually all of their mail was brought to them. Red had a package from her son the plumber. He sent her some pads for writing and cooking magazines written in Russian. Piper had two letters. One was from her attorney and the other a college friend, Gail. She had a new job in Richmond and wanted to come visit Piper before she left. She was going to write her back and tell her she didn't any room on her visitor form, but that was a lie. She just didn't want to see Gail, she didn't think she could relate. It was nice to hear from the outside world. It would help more to see Cal.

"I fucking hate being cooped up in here, it's worse than Chicago," Piper murmured.

"Well, you don't have a cellmate that shits five times a day," Alex pointed out. Piper made a face at the memory.

"Oh I know, that was awful...she bullied me because I stepped on the fucking cockroach," Piper said with a shiver. Nicky had to hear all about it so Piper told the story of the cigarette toting cockroaches. Red found it amusing and told them of tails of Russian bugs as big as your foot before she went off to work on dinner. Piper taught them all how to play some of the card games she played with the older ladies. It wasn't too bad because they went out regularly to eat and shower. They kind of had each place to themselves. Nicky was getting a bit ancy and she saw Alex divert her attention. She would make up stupid bets for Nicky to take. Apparently, Alex couldn't refuse one either. Nicky passed out trying to stand on her head longer and Piper barely caught her before she crashed into the toilet.

"You two are ridiculous and are going to hurt yourselves," she said after Nicky came back around.

"It's better than the alternative sometimes. I'd usually just find a cute ass newbie to seduce but..." Nicky shrugged.

"Not with those nails, that reminds me," Piper grabbed her bathroom bag clipped her nails. Nicky was nervous some and Piper asked her if the clippers scared her. She nodded and she put them up. She was quiet for a few minutes and Piper didn't leave her space. Nicky didn't push her off her bunk or ask her to get down. She felt comfortable and safe with Piper as long as her clippers were up. She managed to trim them nicely and Nicky seemed pleased.

"I was...this girl used a set to make me do things...she had help holding me. It was in my temporary cell, she is crazy," Nicky managed. Piper's mind flashed with possibilities of what that statement meant.

Alex asked Nicky how she'd go about seducing her. "I've already been there," Nicky answered.

"One finger-" Alex started but Nicky interjected.

"Hey, Piper doesn't want to hear it. Have some manners...we agreed never to discuss your sweet pussy or billowy tits," Nicky replied quickly.

"You've never got me into bed. How would you go about seducing me?" Piper teased. Nicky leaned over and gave Piper her shit-eating confident grin at her.

"You curious about me Chapman? You used to watch me with Lorna when you first got here. You seemed to want nothing to do with me during my game with Boo though..maybe it is all the talk of me and Alex that has you so interested suddenly," her voice was different and Piper had to admit, the girl was attractive when she did that thing with her voice and eyes.

"Are you suggesting a threesome Nicky? A little exploration of sexual positions while locked up alone in this tin can to help us wile away our boredom? I mean we all know we're in here for the next four hours till count. That has been our pattern and Red will not be back until an hour after dinner ends. It would be a good time," Alex observed. Nicky and Piper were both stunned. She didn't know how she felt but the mere idea of Nicky kissing Alex made her want to rip someone's head off.

"I don't think-" she began to speak because she didn't want Nicky to feel on the spot.

"No Piper, I want an answer. Nicky are you asking us to have a threesome with you?" Alex interrupted in a clear sober voice. Piper bit her lip and looked at Nicky waiting for her answer.

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