Hey guys, finally got round to a new chapter, and this is a short one but it's because i've split it into two so the next one will be uploaded straight after this :) xo

Chapter 10 – Morning after

The next morning, Piper opened her eyes. The sunlight poured through the window of the bedroom, spilling over Alex's gorgeously curvy body. Her arm was a dead weight on Piper's hip. Piper smiled, she looked so beautiful sleeping next to her, her silky black hair perfectly placed down her bare shoulders, skin milky white almost glowing in the sunlight. She had never been so happy waking up with her hand wrapped round Alex Vause, head so close to her chest she could hear her heartbeat. She was still asleep, so Piper cuddled up to her, playing with a strand of her soft hair, twisting it round her finger. 'Alex' she sing-songed quietly. 'Wake up baby..' She planted a kiss on her girlfriends shoulder, who began to stir and pulled the duvet over her head, groaning.

'Need sleep.'

Piper laughed. 'I have to go into the city today. You said you would make me breakfast and take me to the station' She pulled the sheet down and kissed Alex's head again.

'What time is it?' Alex asked in a low voice, eyes still closed.

Piper looked over to the alarm clock on the bedside table. 'It's 8am. I need to leave here by 9.' She sat up and stretched her arms above her head. Alex yawned loudly.

'Stay.' She mumbled.

'Alex, I have to go to this meeting! It's important for the business, and Polly will kill me If I'm late!' She whined in protest as Alex yanked her back down onto the mattress.

The brunette had opened her eyes, fluttering her eyelashes against the pillow case, and ran a hand through her hair even though it already looked perfect. 'You know how many hours we were up last night having hot, amazing sex? A lot. So…why don't we just stay in bed all day today and…gain our energy back. I know a few ways to relax you' She teased, speaking in between peppering kisses down Piper's naked body, from her neck to her hips, making her skin tingle.

'No…no Alex-' Alex kissed her softly on her thighs. Damn. If I let her do this I'll never make my train. 'Damn it Alex!' Piper took Alex's head between her hands and pulled it to her face. She kissed her on her lips then let go and quickly stumbled from the bed to the wardrobe to pull out an outfit.

Alex let out a husky laugh and threw herself back onto the bed. 'Pipes, you only just got back here. Why do you have to go again?'

'I've told you, it's a very important meeting and Polly and I have to be there if we want our products to make the Barney's shelves. Besides I'll only be gone till the evening. You can pick me up at 10 from the station and then we can get back to where we…left off' She made that cute smile that Alex couldn't resist, took her hands and yanked her up. They kissed, and Alex smiled, sliding her glasses on and pulling on some shorts with a loose sweatshirt before walking out to the kitchen.

'Bacon and eggs?' she called as she opened the fridge.

'Sounds perfect gorgeous!' Piper called back, pulling a tight black skirt up her waist.

Alex wished she could sit and listen to Piper call her gorgeous in that cute voice all day. I'm so lucky to have her back. I just wish I could keep her here for today, no work, no interference, just the two of us.

'Did Polly invite Larry along again?' She asked with a hint of sarcasm, cracking an egg on the pan, imagining it was Larry's head.

Piper emerged from the hallway wearing just the black skirt and her bra, rolling her eyes. She could hear the jealousy in Alex's voice, even though she had no reason to be jealous. She wrapped her arms round Alex's waist from behind and kissed her gently on her ear.

'Al, don't be silly. We've talked about this. You know I had no choice in him coming to the diner yesterday and yes, he may have been holding my hands and I'm sorry you had to see that but I was upset and he just happened to be there that's all. I still think he's an asshole.' She kissed Alex's neck this time, who smirked at hearing Piper insult her ex. She swivelled round to face the blonde, placing her hands on her waist and down to her ass.

'Good. Because the only person that's allowed to touch you, is me.' She said between her teeth, squeezing Piper's ass cheeks.

Piper giggled and tore herself away, 'yes sir.' Alex's hand was still holding hers preventing her from walking back to the bedroom. 'I need to get my stuff together before we eat so we can set off straight away.' She kissed Alex's hand and disappeared back through the hallway.

'Haven't you got a shift at the store tonight?' She called from the bedroom.

'Yeah, but its fine I'm gonna call in sick so I can be there to pick you up.'

'No, no you don't need to miss work just to make sure I get home. I can get a cab.'

'Pipes. It's fine. I'll pick you up okay. Besides, it's not like I need that job, it's just there for when people I don't trust ask me what I do for a job, or my mom cause she'd kill me if she knew I imported drugs' Alex chuckled.

'Al I can get a cab, don't worry about me!' Piper said as she dumped her bag by the door and sat at the table. Alex put a plate of bacon, egg and a slice of toast in front of her and she immediately began shovelling it into her mouth. This made Alex laugh, knowing the 'exercise' they got last night was the reason for her girlfriend's extreme hunger.

'Hungry?' She winked, green eyes glistening with amusement.

'I'm serious' Piper looked up, mouth full of food.

'Well let's see, I have some work stuff to do today, then I gotta go pick up an order for Nicky, ring my mom, get some groceries…so I won't have time for work today anyway.' She shrugged, biting into a slice of toast, quickly swallowing it before Piper could speak again and protest. She leaned forward and her face shifted to a more serious one. 'I don't want you walking around alone at night after a long day in New York. I will be at the station at 10 sharp, waiting for you.' She kissed Piper on the nose and got up to put their plates in the sink. She felt an urge to protect Piper, she'd never been protective over anyone before. Since the other night, seeing Piper so distraught and scared of her co-workers, Alex couldn't bear the thought of something happening to her when she was on her own again. She knew Piper could take care of herself, but that was beside the point. She couldn't help but want to make sure she was always around in case any danger came close to her girlfriend.

'Fine. I don't know why you're insisting but if I can't persuade you to go to work...' she walked to the door, putting her jacket on.

'Nope. You can't' Alex grabbed her keys.

'You're driving me in that?' Piper's questioned, her eyes raking the brunettes body, covered in nothing but boxer shorts and a baggy sweat top, completely naked underneath, which kind of turned her on.

'What? I'm just driving you Pipes. As much as I wish I could come to the city with you.' She put on a sad face as she grabbed the blonde's waist and pulled her closer. Piper squeezed her cheeks, kissing her on the lips.

'Wish you could.'

'Same. Now come on kid, you're gonna be late.'