A/N: The use of Italics represent their thoughts. I feel that I needed to confirm this because it is something I have not done before, and I do not know if this has confused any my readers.

Enjoy :)

Chapter 11

They missed each other. It was only yesterday that they were able to see each other briefly at the soccer game. School work had kept them apart in the evenings, their time together limited. Alex working Saturday's also didn't help this.

Whilst at work, Alex's mind had focused on Piper spending time with her Diane. She wished that she could have been there, but she had commitments at work, she needed to work. Alex knew her Mother well, and after Piper had spent the night after their date, Diane was yet to ask any questions. Probably because Alex had been fortunate to avoid that conversation with her Mother with her attention being on school work. But she expected it to come. She wasn't worried about what her Mom would say, she could talk to Diane, but she feared for Piper. Knowing that Piper wasn't open about this, and that she would be uncomfortable if Diane was to ask questions.

Her mind went through what Piper and her Mother would talk about. Then thinking of the questions that Diane was likely to ask Piper, she hoped that Piper would not get scared and that she could trust Diane. But Diane was kind, and Alex could tell that Piper already had a place in her mother's heart.

The most pleasing of it all was how her Mother had accepted Piper. Diane didn't often like many of Alex's companions, those few she got to meet. But Piper was different. Diane did like her, and Alex could tell that her Mom had started to form a bond with the blonde. This satisfied Alex. The fact she had her Mother's approval, and well Amber's at that too although she was fully aware that she wouldn't need to ask.

She thought of Piper and thought of how long they would have to wait to see each other again. She was downhearted that she would most likely have to wait until Monday. But then, they would be at school and it wasn't like she would be able to kiss Piper like she wanted to. She missed her smell, she missed those lips. She just missed Piper and her company.

She was falling hard for the blonde.

Her shift seemed to go on forever, when realistically it wasn't that look. She was only contracted to 6 hours, and during that she had managed to take a break and head to her sister's soccer game. But it went on for what seemed so long, she couldn't wait to get out. But that was probably because during her shift she had come up with a plan. Alex needed to see Piper, and she wanted to see Piper as soon as possible. But she had to wait until the end of her shift to even talk to the girl who was now constantly on her mind.

For the last hour of her shift, she was time watching. Only making it feel like time was going slower. Counting down the minutes until she could take hold of her phone and contact 'her girl.' The clocked ticked, the hand struck 4. Her shift was up. She wasted no time in removing her apron and didn't wait around to say goodbye. She pulled the door open, wasting no time to take out of her phone.

She didn't waste no time in pulling up Piper's contact, the last person she had talked to. She hovered over the name for a while, thinking through exactly what she should say. Did she want to appear too keen, or should she play this cool? Start with a general chat about their day, or go straight to the point.

But she didn't wait too long. She wanted confirmation from Piper that they could see each other sooner.

Hi :) x

Hey Al. Missing me? X

The reply was instant. Piper must have been thinking of too. Alex smiled as she read the message. Of course she was missing the blonde, but she was never planning on admitting it. She already appeared keen, (that indeed she was) by asking the blonde to meet her. She typed out a response to Piper immediately, eager to continue her conversation with Piper.

You wish. Just wondering what you are doing tomorrow? Xx

Two kisses. She has stepped her game up. They were never friends to begin with, but their relationship now was a lot more than that. She loved to kiss Piper, so what was wrong with two kisses?

Checked the diary. Appears that I'm free. Would you like to see me? Xx

Pipes! I was the one who was asking you out, not the other way round xx

Sorry! You can still ask me Al ;) x

Would you like to go out with me tomorrow Babe?

Babe. She knew that Piper loved when Alex called her babe, so why not put that in the mix. Alex loved to refer to Piper as babe, because she was a 'babe'.

Is that a date? Xx

If you want it to be :) xx

Playing it cool?

You never answered me x

If I recall, you never answered my question either, Babe. X

You don't answer a question with a question Piper x

Oh Al. You can. I just did, are you complaining ;)

And if I was? X

She waited. There was no response for Piper. Their responses to each other had been quick. But Alex had now checked her phones several times, still no response from Piper. Perhaps she was busy or distracted.

Pipes?

She sent out another text to Piper. This really did make Alex seem keen, but she began to think that maybe Piper was annoyed at her, thinking that she was actually complaining. She wasn't. it was just banter.

Piper on the other hand, knew her answer to Alex's question immediately. There was no debate about that. Just she enjoyed the flirting between her and Alex. She loved how their conversations flowed so easily. But she had a little trick up her sleeve, keeping Alex waiting. She wanted to see how Alex reacted when Piper didn't reply so soon. But she also wanted Alex to admit the truth, and that she in fact was asking Piper to go out on another date of her. Piper was fully aware that Alex was trying to play things cool, to hide her softer side. But it wasn't working.

Alex was smitten with Piper. The feeling likewise for Piper too.

I guess I will have to make you wait even longer

Fine. Piper Chapman, will you go out on a date with me? X

I will think about it x

Alex didn't respond to Piper. She waited, playing the blondes game too. Piper had already admitted that she had no plans, and Alex was confident that Piper would love to go out on a date with her. Just yesterday they were talking about they wanted to spend time with each other. So if Alex waited, Piper would respond. To Alex's benefit, this wouldn't make her seem like the only one who was keen.

Yes Alex. I would love to go out on a date with you x

Finally. 12, my place. We will go from there babe xx

Their conversation did not stop there. They continued to text back and forth, sharing a phone call at one point until they both decided it was time to get to sleep. Alex was eager to see Piper, but she only had one more sleep. She smiled as she got into bed, thinking that when she woke up she would be able to see Piper. If she had it her way, Piper would be beside her. But that wasn't the case, and she was going to have to wait. But tomorrow would be a better day, because finally they would be able to spend time with each other.

Alex would get to kiss 'her girl'.

Alex had woken up the following morning. A smile instantly on her face. She had been dreaming of Piper, and now she was waking up knowing that she would get to see her. Alex wasted no time in pulling herself from the covers, she made her way to the kitchen as she prepared a cup of coffee. Her daily morning routine.

"Hey Al. You're awake early."

Alex smiled to her mom, as she stretched. Diane was right. This was unusual for Alex, usually Sundays she would spend the majority of the day in bed catching up on her beloved sleep that she had missed throughout the week. But not today to her Mother's surprise. Alex had other ideas for her day.

Diane looked at Alex, raising her eyebrow at her daughter's wide grin. This was unlike Alex, to be so happy on a morning. But there could only be one reason for that. Alex walked to the breakfast bar with her coffee in hand, as she took a seat. She was yet to respond vocally to her Mom, only responding with a smile. But the questioning look on her Mother's face had not gone unnoticed. She looked to her mother as she raised her eyebrow back. Reaching her glasses to place them on top of her head, taking a sip from her drink. "I'm meeting Piper."

Diane's smile wiped off her face as she took in what Alex had just said. She instantly felt guilty that she was about to ruin her daughter's plans, especially witnessing Alex excited in front of her. She should have mentioned something sooner. "Al."

"Hmm?" Alex didn't look to her Mom to see her Mother's facial expression, or she would have been able to tell that something was wrong. She remained scrolling through her phone. But Diane's voice was soft, and full of guilt. A hint of sadness that she had to do this to her daughter. "I was hoping you could watch Amber for me today."

"What!" Alex's head instantly shot up. Had she just heard right. She dropped her phone to the table, as she opened her mouth to respond to her mom. She was angry. But she didn't want to be angry at her Mom, just she had been so excited to see Piper, and now her Mom had chosen to drop this on her. Hours before she was about the meet Piper. She took a deep breath, lowering her town of voice. The disappoint showing in her voice as she looked directly to her Mom. Her smile was no longer, her eyes lost their shine as they hinted at her sadness. "You have got to be kidding Mom. I have a da… I have plans to meet Piper Mom!"

Her voice only appeared to get louder. It was just a coffee with Piper, it was a date. Alex had spent time arranging for her and Piper to go on a date, a lot of thought and preparation had gone into this to. She wanted to make this special for Piper, a chance for them to just sit and each other's company. Not worrying about their surrounding or being distracted at that too. She let out a sigh, as she turned her gaze away from her Mom. Reaching for her phone as she looked at her phone, how was she going to tell Piper?

"Alex, darling. I'm sorry. But I need you to do this for me. I didn't realise you had a date…"

Diane stopped. She had heard Alex slip up and nearly let out the word date, but she had stopped herself. Just like Diane had done just now. She knew that this was special for Alex and that in fact it was not just hanging out with Piper, they had arranged a date. She looked to Alex, who looked at her Mother, knowing exactly what she was going to say. She had already brought enough pain on Alex today and now wasn't the time to quiz Alex about Piper and their date. Diane was now also feeling guilty that she had ruined a chance for Alex and Piper. She could see just how fond Alex was of the blonde. "I didn't realise you had planned to meet Piper."

She thought about continuing. Trying to make this situation better for herself and Alex. Luckily Alex did not appear mad at her Mother, just upset. Which Diane understood, she too would be disappointed if a date had been ruined. But that is exactly why she need Alex to babysit her younger sister.

"Piper can come over."

Alex just shook her head. Standing from the table as she emptied the contents of her cup into the sink. "It's not the same." She walked away not looking back to her Mom. Her plans with Piper may have been ruined but she always could not let her Mom down either, knowing that she needed Alex's help. Alex thought that she owed it to her Mother, to help whenever she could. She would just have to save her plans for the other day. She looked over her shoulder to her Mom as she shared a faint smile, reassuring her Mom that she was not angry at her. "It's Ok Ma. We can do it some other day."

Alex retreated to her bedroom. Throwing herself onto her bed as she let her frustration out into the pillow. She had really hoped to see Piper today, and now she had to wait until tomorrow. Even then she would be able to share intimacy with Piper like she craved because of those eyes that would surround them. A sigh left her mouth as she turned around to sit up. Running her hands through her hair and then over her face as she thought of Piper and how she would share this news with her.

Piper was going to be disappointed in her. She had let her down.

She picked up phone as she opened her last message to Piper, they had both been so excited and now she was about to ruin that excitement for them. She let out a 'fuck' under her breath as she typed on her phone. Typing out several messages to let Piper down gently, but it just didn't seem fair. The texts that she was typing shouldn't be happening and there was no positive way of putting it. She had spent a while debating on her words and what to text, several drafts down and she finally had come up with one. She typed the message before sending it to Piper.

"Date's off Pipes. Sorry."

Alex threw her phone down to her bed. Running her hand through her hair again.

Piper had woken up that morning too, excited. She finally was getting some alone time with Alex. She wanted the dark haired beauty to wrap her arms tightly around her. She missed Alex's loving touch. She missed Alex. When Alex had asked Piper on another date, Piper beamed. For the remainder of that evening her smile was big. She couldn't wait to see Alex again.

She had utilised her time by getting a share and then preparing her outfit. She debated over several, not being able to get advice from anyone knowing she would have to admit that she was going on a date. Piper was not prepared to tell a lie, and definitely not ready to tell the truth. Today was going to be drama free. It was about her and Alex and how they would spend their time together.

Not knowing the plans that Alex, she opted for skinny jeans and a blouse. Casual she thought, she didn't suspect that she would need to dress up for their date. She wanted to wear something that she would be comfortable in, and her choice was perfect.

She was in the process of doing her hair when her phone pinged beside her. She smiled as she reached for her phone, it could only be one Person. Correct. Alex. She unlocked the phone to view the whole text.

"Date's off Pipes. Sorry."

Her smile dropped instantly. She reread the text making sure that she was reading correctly. No this can't be happening. Her thoughts jumped to blaming herself, questioning her actions but also the sudden change in Alex. What had she done? I thought everything was running smoothly.

Alex's text was not reassuring. She hadn't even put a kiss. Something was wrong, and of course Piper was obviously thinking the worse. Had Alex suddenly lost interest in her?

She did say that she doesn't do relationships. Maybe it's all too much. Too soon.

I am taking advantage of her. Pushing her into something she doesn't want.

Piper didn't return to styling her hair. She removed herself from her previous seat at her dresser, walking to her bed as she hovered her finger over her phone. Thinking of a reply. If Alex was mad at her, how should she reply? She opted for a simple Ok. Blunt, but to the point. What had Alex expected, Piper was hurt. But as she thought about it, she wanted more. She wanted to know answers, and she could resist the urge to not ask. So she continued to type out another message.

Alex didn't need to unlock her phone to read Piper's response. Straight to the point. Is that all that Piper could come up with. Alex was disappointed too, but there was not much she could do. She could not really respond to Piper. Things were looking great. Not.

But before Alex had time to place her phone back down, her phone lit up again. Another text message from Piper. But why Alex? What did I do?

She didn't do nothing. Alex was confused as to why Piper was asking this. Why she was blaming herself? She re-read the conversation, looking to her first text to Piper. Realising that she had not explained anything, it made sense that Piper was blaming herself. Alex had been harsh, she didn't even place a kiss. If she had received a similar text, she thought that she would probably feel the same way too.

"Shit." Another sigh left her mouth. This was fucked up. It was neither of their faults, and Piper definitely should not be blaming herself. Alex typed a response to Piper.

It's not you, it's me.

No. No. She couldn't put that. Isn't that what everyone does when they try to make things easier for themselves? She wasted no time in typing up another text quickly following the previous one.

Hear me out Pipes, can I call you? X

Piper had received the text, but she did not respond. She was the one to call Alex. As she swiped to accept the call, she spoke into the phone. Her own voice was quiet, but the sound of Piper's frustrated Alex more. She could hear the sadness in Piper's voice, and it hurt Alex to think that Piper was blaming herself.

"Pipes." She paused before she continued. It was quiet on the other end of the phone as she heard Piper breathing lightly, her mouth must have been close to the phone. She smiled at the sound of the blonde's breath, how she would have loved it to be on her own. She took a deep breath, "It's not how it seems."

"So what is Alex? Why the sudden change?"

Piper had a right to be annoyed at Alex, she had let her down. But for Alex, she needed Piper to hear her out. To understand and for Piper not to be mad at Alex, she was determined to make this date happen another time. "Mom asked me to look after Amber, and… and I couldn't let her down Piper. I'm sorry."

She heard a chuckle from Piper on the other side of the phone. "Al. That's silly, why did you not just say that? I thought you lost interest in me."

"Were you worried Pipes?"

"Maybe."

They both laughed together on the phones. Suddenly a weight had been lifted off their shoulders, it really was something of nothing. Why had they worried? Lesson learnt, be careful how you use your words. They remained on the phone together, Alex talking about her Mom, and her plans for her sister. She loved time with Amber, just today she was less enthusiastic. She didn't know what they were going to do, her plans had been for Piper.

"You know Al. We can still go out, just with Amber."

Alex's head shot up. Did Piper really just say that? Her voice came out in shock, the last thing she had expected from Piper. "You would do that?"

"Do you really need to ask that Alex?"

"You really don't mind?"

She listened to Piper chuckle at the other end of the phone again. She just loved that sound. From the small amount of laughter she heard from Piper she could tell that the blonde was smiling on the other end of the phone. Alex's own grin grew from cheek to cheek as she listened to Piper. "Alex! I would love nothing more than to spend time with your sister."

"And me?"

"You especially. Just keep your hands to yourself."

"You are great babe. I can't promise anything."

Alex had occupied her time between the kitchen and her bedroom. Diane was yet to leave but she only had a short time before Piper would arrive. She had to look presentable. As she was standing in the kitchen finishing her task, there was a knock to the door. She looked to the clock, Piper was early. Alex smiled, as she thought to herself, someone is keen.

She reached the door to be greeting by a beautiful blonde, skinny jeans that showed off her long toned legs. Alex looked to Piper's face, she looked so perfect. She focused on her eyes, the way that they shined with happiness. Alex let out a whistle as she greeted Piper, "Hi."

"Hi." Piper was feeling shy. Her voice was low, she looked to Alex biting on the corner of her lip. They stood in the doorway for a while, both just looking at each other. Beaming smiles on both of them faces. They wanted to kiss, but it was a risk. Diane was just behind them. So they didn't.

Realising that they were waiting for Alex to invite Piper in, she stepped aside indicating for Piper to go in. She walked past Alex, making her way to the kitchen. Alex on the other hand close the door with her foot, she turned her body as her eyes followed Piper walk in front of her. She looked the blonde up and down. Amazed by the figure. Oh how she would love to undress the blonde and touch her soft skin. But she couldn't. She smiled. Piper couldn't see her, but Alex loved her view. Especially the way that Piper swayed her hips. Alex was sure this was deliberate. But her tight jeans hugged her bum, Alex thought the urge to go over and place a squeeze to her bum. She wanted to see beneath the layers of clothes.

Piper turned her head over the shoulder. She had caught Alex staring at her bum. Alex looked up to meet Pipers blue yes, a blush formed on Alex's face. She smirked, she couldn't hide that she had been caught. Piper winked in Alex's direction, turning back around to be greeted by the younger Vause. "Piper!"

"Hey you." She pulled Amber into a hug. Mini Alex. She loved that Amber was always so happy to see her, it made Piper feel loved. Amber continued to talk against Piper. "Alex says you are coming to the park with us."

"The park? Is that where we are going?"

Alex looked on watching the interactions between her sister and Piper. She could get used to this. But she didn't have time to confirm Piper's question, Amber had beat her to it. "Yeah, and we are having a picnic."

She pointed to the kitchen. "Alex made it all."

"Did she?" Piper turned to Alex, she raised her eyebrow as she questioned Alex. She would have never thought Alex would do something like this, or that she would get to experience this. Alex raised her eyebrow back at Piper, grinning as she waited for her to continue to speak. "Didn't know you had it in you Vause."

Alex laughed at Piper as she moved closer. Slyly brushing against her as she entered the kitchen. "You haven't seen anything yet Kid."

"Alex! Alex! Can we go now?"

"Go get your shoes and coat on kid."

With that, Amber turned and headed to her room. Leaving Piper and Alex, with Diane also in her own room. Alex moved closer to Piper, ready to take her into an embrace as heard her Mom's door opening. She quickly stepped back. "Al sweetie. I'm leaving now."

"Oh Hi Piper. I'm sorry about your da… about ruining your plans with Alex, but I'm glad you could come over."

Piper coughed. Had she just heard right, did Diane nearly say date? How did she know this? Yes they had spoken about Alex and her but not to that extent. Piper wasn't sure if Diane was even aware that she and Alex had shared a kiss. That's when she questioned what Alex had told her mother. She smiled at Diane, "Hey." But that was all she could manage, Diane was entering Amber's bedroom.

Piper turned to Alex, watching the smirk on her face. She had no time to ask any questions. Before she realised Alex had taken her hand and was now pulling Piper down a corridor to her bedroom. Piper didn't say anything, she just followed Alex's lead.

Alex had closed the door behind them. Her hand still firmly holding onto to Piper as she locked her gaze with those blue eyes. Quickly closing the distance between them as she walked Piper back so her body was now pressed against the door. She cupped the blondes face with her hands, leaning in. Their lips crashed together. Their tongues soon entering each other. They battled for dominance, the kiss was heated. But it settled down as they found a rhythm, their lips savouring the taste of the other. Their tongues explored their companion's mouth. Moans escaped. They both approved. There was fire in the kiss. It could have easily led to other things, but Alex pulled away. She smiled at Piper, as her tone was lose she spoke breathlessly, "I've waited so long for this."

Piper brought her lips to Alex's again. This time no so heated, but still the same passion. As they kissed open mouthed. She tugged on Alex's lips, biting gently as she slipped in her tongue. A moan of approval from Alex as responded gripping onto Piper's hair, bring her head closer to her own as their kiss deepened. Piper tugged on Alex's hair as the fire built, Alex bringing her hand to cup Pipers face as she kept the distance between them to a minimum wanting more. Their tongues continued to explore, their lips battling against each other as their kiss became heated. A fight for dominance, as both bit and tugged on their lovers lips. "Al. I'm leaving now."

They were interrupted by Diane. Piper pulled away as she lifted her head, placing a location to the voice. "Alex did you hear me? I said I'm leaving now."

Piper steadied her breath, as Alex opened her mouth to respond to her Mom, capturing her breath. "Ok. Have fun, Love You."

They waited, listening for the sound of a closing door. Laughing like children when they heard it shut behind them, they giggled like that been caught. Luckily they hadn't, or had Diane questioned her daughter's breathless voice. She was in a hurry. Alex leaned into Piper again as she placed her lips on Pipers. "I've missed this."

Piper let out a moan as she and Alex shared another kiss, this time slow. Piper's body was slightly pushed forward into Alex's, she pulled away to turn and look at the handle of the door. Someone was trying to get in. She looked back to Alex, seeking reassurance or confirmation. But Alex didn't have the chance to act on it. "Al. Alex I can't get in. Your door is jammed."

Piper chuckled against Alex's chest, as they shared a peck on the lips. She adjusted her clothes and hair as she parted from Alex, making her way to sit on the edge of her bed. Alex too ran her fingers through her own hair as she leaned down to open the door. "Here, let me help you kid."

She pulled open the door, as Amber pushed her way in. She looked around the room before running to sit next to Piper on the bed. Piper looked to the younger Vause and gave her a smile. Grateful that she was too young to question her swollen lips.

"Alex. When are we going?" Amber sat on the edge of the bed as she bounced up and down excitedly. She was eager to go the park, and Alex was making her wait.

"We're not. Piper doesn't want to go now."

Her face turned to shock as she turned to look at Piper. Alex laughed at her sister's reactions. "Come on Kid, let's go."

When they eventually reached the park, Amber was walking between Piper and Alex. She held onto Piper's hand as they found a place to sit. Alex had arranged a picnic for them in the park, the weather was not the greatest but it wasn't wet either so she was sure that they would be fine. She had originally planned to take just Piper to the park, and now she had to slightly change how she really wanted to spend her time. Firstly, keeping her hands to herself and her distance with Piper.

This was going to be hard.

She lay out a blanket, placing the basket on top. She waited for Piper to sit, then followed by Amber who of course was at Piper's side again. Alex smiled. She had never seen her sister as close to someone outside of her family, like she was witnessing now with Amber glued to Piper's side.

They sat, choosing to share the prepared food as they joked around. Alex's preferred plans for the day were totally the opposite, the conversation was dominated by the younger member of the Vause family. Both Piper and Alex chuckled at Amber, as she was determined to tell Piper several things about Alex.

Not being able to be close to Piper was difficult for Alex. For Piper keeping her hands from Alex was difficult too. But they were being well behaved. Alex deliberately chose to sit with her legs stretched out, her feet knocking against Pipers occasionally, causing the two to share glances between each other unbeknown to the third member of their party.

"Piper did you know Alex has tattoo's?"

Piper looked to Alex, then back to Amber as she shook her head softly. "No. I didn't" The younger Vause shocked to have heard this, but keen to continue. She was excited at telling Piper a new thing about Alex. The enthusiasm evident in her excited and loud voice. "She does. Alex! Show Piper your tattoos! Please!"

"They are good! She wants more, don't you Alex?"

Piper chuckled, as she looked up to Alex to be greeted by Alex smiling directly at her. "Another time Kid." Now wasn't a time to be undressing herself to reveal her tattoo's to Piper, or was this preferred choice. She had other ideas and thoughts of when she would undress herself in Piper, but those were not thoughts she could say out loud or in front of a 7 year old.

Amber was disappointed that Alex did not show Piper her tattoos, but it didn't last for too long. Piper had placed her hand onto Amber's shoulder as reassurance, looking down to the younger Vause with a soft and comforting voice. "Maybe you can design Alex one?"

Alex watched as her sister's eyes shot up. She could tell that she liked that idea, particularly from the wide smile on her face and the sound of excitement in her voice as she pretty much shouted it out, directing her question to Piper. "And you too?"

Alex raised her eyebrows as she looked to Piper. She smirked at Piper's face, she was certain that tattoos would definitely not be her thing, or at least she would never get one herself. She tried to image with a tattoo of Piper and what she would have, but it was too difficult. Piper was definitely not the type for body art, or did she need it either. Alex continued to focus on her Piper, her smirk growing wider as Piper looked to her. She could see that the blonde was struggling for words that answered her question to the tattoo. It definitely wasn't Piper's thing. But Alex didn't help, she enjoyed watching Piper lost for words. Her mouth opening and then closing again. It was clear that she didn't want to let her sister down, and Alex found that cute. She loved that Piper cared for her sister, and wanted to make her happy just like Alex herself did.

Looking to the younger girl, she nodded lightly. "A pretty one maybe."

"Like a flower?"

"Surprise me."

Their conversation continued. Amber listing several ideas for Piper's tattoos, and then Alex's. She was enthusiastic about this, going through the colours that she would use. Moving on to how much Amber loved to draw and then to her other hobbies. Soccer.

The picnic had now turned to keeping Amber entertained, or Amber entertaining Piper and Alex with her intelligence and knowledge. She slowly but gradually began to fidget, she had been seating for a while now, and for a child sitting still was hard. Growing impatient, she raised herself from the blanket searching for her soccer ball. "Piper, will you play soccer with me?"

Alex raised her eyebrow, pretending that she was hurt that she had not been asked by her sister. She cleared her throat as a way of getting her sister's attention, both Amber and Piper turning to look at her. "What about me? I'm hurt."

"But Alex you're rubbish at soccer!"

She opened her mouth into a shocked face. Letting out a tut, trying to hold back her burning laugh at her sister. She was always straight to the point, but she definitely was true. Soccer and Alex definitely did not go together well. She looked at Piper, her tongue between her front teeth. She too was holding back her laughter, her blue eyes said it all. As they looked to each other, Alex watched Piper slowly raise herself from her seated position, Alex admiring her view. Piper looked great. She followed the blonde's movement, to look up at Piper holding out her hand for Alex to take. She reached up, as Piper pulled her up. "Come on Al. I promise I won't laugh."

They stood in front of each other, she was still holding onto Piper's hand, looking to each other. Alex titled her head slightly at what Piper had said, she ran her hand through her hair as she was about to speak, but Amber butted in. "Piper's on my side!"

They battled for a while. Alex really was terrible at soccer just like Amber had said, but then the teams were not fair, two against one. Alex had really tried her hardest to at least score one goal, but Piper and Amber weren't allowing it. She wasn't good at stopping them from scoring either. She had lost count. But it was full. Neither taking this too seriously, being silly throughout it making Amber laugh.

Alex had been teasing throughout. It was coming across that she was bad loser, but she had learnt something about Piper. That she was competitive. But this game was all for fun, she had given up playing by the rules and began to play around.

Somehow, the ball was now in her possession and she was nearing the goals of her opposing team. She faced the challenge of her younger sister first, waiting to defend Alex from scoring a goal. As she got closer Alex stopped kicking the ball, to pick up her sister so she could run to the goal.

"Cheat! Alex is cheating!"

"Alex put me down!"

The protests of her sister shouting out from Alex's firm hold did not stop here. The three of them laughing as Alex continued to make her way towards a standing blonde in goal. She had a playful grin on her face, she was determined to at least get one goal.

"Piper don't let her score! She's cheating."

Alex's eye met with Pipers, a look of determination from both of them. Alex was going to score, but Piper determined to stop this so she had one over on Alex. Both of their faces' were serious, but Piper was not breaking. She looked to Alex and raised her eyebrow, causing Alex to break out of her face and laugh at Piper. She was already loosing at this game.

Releasing her sister from her hold, Alex remained in possession of the ball as she got closer to Piper. She repeated the same action, but lifting Piper with both homes. Their eyes never left each other. Alex chuckled as she spoke, "You're heavy!"

She kicked the ball into the open goal, with her gaze still on Piper's. Piper turned expression into a look of shock at Alex's choice of words. But Alex reassured her as she placed a quick peck to her lips before putting her down. Piper responded, her voice was low. "You're still bad at that."

She was referring to the kiss rather than her football, but her choice of words could relate to both things. Meaning the now approaching younger Vause would not think any more of it.

Alex sensed her approaching sister, hearing her laughter before she felt the touch. She was attacked with tickles, and tugging from her sister in payback. "Cheat!"

"Piper help me!"

Alex looked to Piper with a 'don't you dare look', but Piper couldn't resist. She joined in on the tickling war, Amber and Piper now tag teaming against Alex. Piper being the taller and stronger of the two had got Alex to the floor. She now lay on the grass, shifting from side to side trying to avoid the tickles from both of the girls through a fit of laughter. She was struggling for her breath, managing to quickly shout out "I will get you back for this" before she turned to laughing again.

Amber ran back to the blanket, fearing Alex's revenge, leaving Piper to fight the battle out. Alex taking advantage of this and Piper who was looking towards her sister, pulled Piper down so that she fell upon her. She chuckled at Piper's scream. Their bodies flush against each other, as Alex joked. "It's the first time we've been in a position like this." She wiggled her eyebrows seductively, placing a quick kiss on Piper's lips before the return of her sister. Rolling to her side, she flipped Piper over has her hand rested on her arm. This would have been the perfect moment for them to share a kiss, but it was interrupted again, by eyes looking down upon them.

They both looked up at the same time, to meet green eyes. Belonging to Amber. "Alex. I need a drink."

Alex rolled onto her back, as Piper sat up and spoke. "I will go. Milkshake?"

"Yes Please! Chocolate!"

Piper left Alex and her sister, thinking that they deserved some one and one on time. She had enjoyed spending time with them, but she did not want to take up their time. She was feeling like she had intruded on their time together, and she owed it to them to drift off, or get the drinks. So that she did. Walking away as she heard Alex and her sister faintly in the background.

Alex sat, watching Piper leave with their orders. Her eyes didn't leave Piper, she had a clear view until a figure stood in front of her blocking her view, and she leaned her head slightly to look around seeing Piper walk further into the distance. She already missed her. A smile on the corner of her mouth formed, she pushed her glasses to the top of her head as she looked up to her sister.

"Alex?" Her voice was sweet, a voice that couldn't be refused as answer.

"You alright Kid?"

She didn't hesitate, she spoke confidently barely letting Alex complete her sentence. It was a question that she had been waiting to ask, it rolled off her tongue so easily. Again, her sweet voice that had Alex wrapped around her finger. "Is Piper you're girlfriend?"

Alex nearly choked at her sister. There it was again, the confidence and straight to the point. She reminded Alex of herself. She swallowed before placing her glasses back on her face, she ran her hand through her hair. She laughed, responding to her awaiting sister. "No, why do you ask that?"

"Because you kissed her on the lips."

Alex eyes shot up again. She had to bite her lip as she thought of a response for her sister. She knew that she wouldn't avoid the question, her sister figured everything out she was clever. "You saw that kid?"

She watched her sister, waiting for a response. This wasn't a bad thing, it's just what Amber would go on to tell her Mom, or anyone else. Amber nodded energetically, she twirled around in front of Alex, clearly happy at what she had seen but the confirmation from Alex.

Alex chuckled at her sister, she was adorable. She skipped around Alex in circles, full of energy as she sang "Alex loves Piper. Piper is Alex's girlfriend."

But that was far from the truth. Something yet to be discussed.

Later in that week, Alex had just got in from school. She was seated at the breakfast table as she watched her Mom preparing their food, amongst conversation. She had not yet asked any further information regarding Alex's and Piper's relationship, Alex was not sure if her sister and said anything to her Mom, but she was waiting for it. Alex knew Diane and was aware that she would want details, especially since she approved of Piper.

A small amount of time had passed, Diane now plating out their food. She looked to Alex over the table, phone in her hand. She questioned what her daughter may have been doing, or who she may have been texting. Then it hit her that she could be making plans, and Diane didn't want to be the person to ruin them again. She placed their plates on the table, getting Alex's attention as she looked up to her Mother, putting her phone into her pocket.

"Hey Alex. You haven't forgot that I asked you to babysit Friday have you?"

Taking a mouthful of her food, Alex shook her head. She hadn't. But she had plans and her Mom had just reminded her of them. She spoke through a mouthful of food, not very ladylike. But then that wasn't one of Alex's traits either. "No. I was thinking of inviting Piper over."

Diane looked up to her daughter with questioning eyes as she pulled the signature Vause look. Slowly little details were coming out and Diane was picking up on them all.

The conversation continued over dinner, Alex quizzing Diane about her Friday night plans. Diane returning the questions about inviting Piper over, confirming that it would be ok. Alex played it cool, saying that Amber got on with Piper and Piper would keep them both entertained. But Diane saw past that, she could tell that Alex thought differently about Piper and picked up how Alex was falling harder for the girl.

Helping her Mother washing the dishes, Alex retreated to her bedroom. Laying on her bed as she picked up her phone and dialled that familiar number. She waiting, listening to the dialling tone, hoping that her call would be picked up. It dialled for a while, before it was picked up. She was greeted by the sound of Piper's voice. "Hey Al."

She sounded so cute and innocent. Alex smiled instantly at that sound.

"Pipes. What you doing?"

"Hm, just hanging out with Larry."

She laughed, happy that Piper had grown to joke about Alex. But also at Piper's game. It was something she often did, and Alex would always play along, like she was now on the other end of the phone. "Oh really. Is he as good at kissing as me?"

There was a pause on Piper's end of the phone. A small moan travelled down Alex's ear as she listened to Piper continue. Her voice was low but pleasuring. "Hm, perhaps you need to remind me how bad you are at that again."

Piper was teasing, knowing just how much Alex loved to kiss her. She ran her tongue across her bottom lip, as if she could taste Piper. She paused, before she continued down the phone to Piper with her husky voice. "I guess that means you're not up for spending Friday night with me."

"Oh Alex. Larry already invited me out."

"I guess I will just have to call another girl."

"Oh yeah. Who you got in mind."

"Polly."

There was a lot of banter between them. Both of them probably not realising the extent of each other. They bounced of each other, only encouraging the other to continue. But it flowed so well, it made the conversation between them easy. Emphasising that they were not serious and when they were together (or talked) everything was fun. They joked a lot. Just like they were doing now. Alex was aware that Piper was not serious, Piper aware of Alex too. They were playful with each other, knowing each other's reactions without having to see their faces. Piper chuckled into the phone, thinking of Alex and Polly was hilarious. She could imagine the look of disgust on her best friends face at hearing that. But it didn't bother her, she loved that her and Alex was able to joke like that. She spoke into the phone. "She would like that."

"Me too." Alex let out a fake moan in the phone. Listening to a response from Piper as she heard a small, quiet laugh. She smiled. Alex and Polly hanging out would be a moment to remember.

"What's the plan?"

"Wine and Dine, woo her over."

"Sounds like I'm missing out."

That was everything that Alex wanted to do to Piper. But she knew that it was too early. She wasn't sure on how Piper felt about that situation between them, but Alex did not want to bring it up either scared that she might push Piper away. She didn't care about the wait, she wanted to prove to Piper that she cared for her. That she was just not another girl. "You know it kid." She meant it. But Piper didn't know it, her voice still came out lightly, it was lower than usual but not serious. Piper didn't think nothing of it. She just continued.

"And for me?"

"For you… I can offer you the company of my sister."

"That'll do. At least she would be good entertainment."

"You don't know what you're missing out on kid."

"No?"

"No…" Alex still was yet to receive an answer from Piper. She was being to grow impatient, she had yet to share her favourite part with Piper, and so she chose to step it up. Not allowing Piper to respond, her answer was followed by her voice again. "Pipes."

"Hm?"

"Bring a bag."

A/N: That is Chapter 11 for you guys! I know I said you would probably have to wait, but I couldn't resist continuing. Its another 8000 word chapter, I hope you don't mind the longer ones so much, let me know your preference. I'm not sure if they flow easily or not, or if they would work better shorter. I'm still learning, it's all new to me. But Thanks for reading and reviewing. Please share you reviews! We are moving forward with Vauseman, be patient, the good will come. I can only imagine what a lot of you are waiting for.