After they've came back from their vacation, Alex and Piper haven't spent so much time together, they've both had to work a lot. Alex is always at the gym for her appointments with her clients and Piper has received so many requests for her soap, but the difference is that she works online and can stay at home. So here Piper is, at her apartment, working on her site, when somebody suddenly knocks at the door. She gets up and goes to open it, not expecting anybody.
"Hey Pipe!" Her best friend Polly is on her doorway with open arms. "How are you?" She asks hugging the blonde.
"Polly! Pretty good, what about you?" Piper answers breaking their hug. "What are you doing here? Weren't you in the Caribbean for your honeymoon?"
"Yep, I was but I came back yesterday...don't you remember?"
"Oh right, it's the 6th! Well, come in so you can tell me everything."
"Somebody here seems a little distracted..." Polly states entering the apartment. "You haven't even called me once, you bitch!" She says ironically, throwing herself on the sofa.
"I know Pol and I'm sorry, it's just that...let's just say...so much has happened.." Piper replies with a wistful smile.
"Holy shit! I haven't seen this face on you since...actually I've never seen it! You must have enjoyed life...if you know what I mean.." Polly says rasing her eyebrows. "Things must go amazing with Larry."
Piper's smile immediately disappears. "Actually Polly...we broke up."
"What? Why?"
"He cheated on me. And besides that...I've never really loved him.."
"Piper oh my God, I'm sorry!" Polly exclaims, hugging her best friend in comfort. "But wait, if you aren't together anymore...what's that smile for?" She asks with a smirk and sees the blonde biting her lower lip. "Oh Jesus...you've already met someone? Pretty precocious, but I like it! Come on, tell me...what's his name?"
Piper doesn't answer immediately. She has actually never thought what her best friend could say about her seeing a woman, but knows Polly's never had problems with same-sex relationships and then, she has to know it. She certainly doesn't want to hide her girlfriend to anybody, specially somebody as her best friend. "Actually Pol...HER name...is Alex."
Polly doesn't say a word for a full minute, she just looks at the girl in front of her astonished. "You're...seeing a woman?"
Piper can't really say what's on her best friend's mind from her tone, but she decides to go on anyway. "No, I'm not just seeing a woman...we are a true couple, she is my girlfriend."
Polly widens her eyes even more. "So you're...gay?"
"No...I mean yes, I don't know...I guess. The only thing I'm sure of is that I'm so in love with her Polly." Her face showing all of her emotions. "I really am."
Polly takes a minute to look at Piper. Her eyes emanate a light that any of her other love interests has ever been able to give her, her cheeks are a light shade of red and her lips can't help but curve into a smile. "Wow Pipes, I've never seen you light up like this for someone." Polly says sincerely. "Tell me more about her, have you fucked already?"
Piper lets out a little laugh, her best friend is definitely back and as she remembers. "Seriously Pol? Is this what you wanna know?"
"Hey...I know lesbians are pretty quick and I was just wondering!" She sees Piper shake her head, her dreamy expression from earlier is back, but this time she's also biting her lower lip. That's everything Polly needs to know the answer to her question. "Oh fuck, you've really slept with a woman! How is it?"
"Polly!"
"What? I always tell you about my sex life."
"Yeah Polly, I know."
"Oh come on, don't act as a prude now. That's what best friends do." She notices how the shade of red on Piper's cheek has darkened, she must be thinking about it. "So, what is it like to fuck with a woman?"
Piper thinks about it for another moment. She slowly gazes up at her best friend, her dreamy expression never leaving her face. "It is fucking amazing, Pol." She answers sincerely. "I don't know, maybe all the guys I've been with so far have just been really bad in bed, but I'm telling you..." She pauses for a second, widing her smile. "...it's like I've just discovered what sex is supposed to be."
Polly peers deeply her friend, she's never heard Piper talk like this about sex. She's always been pretty shy about the topic. "Wow, Piper...you almost make me want to try it." She receives a smile from the blonde, who's eyes are now fixed at a random point, lost in her thoughts.
For some seconds she doesn't speak, when suddenly she looks back up at Polly and breaks the silence. "We used a toy on New Year's." Piper says without even thinking, she just gets so happy thinking about it.
"Okay wait, who are you and what have you done of my best friend?"
"Come on, Polly...aren't you happy that I'm opening with you more about my sex life?"
"Of course I am Pipe, I just...didn't expect it." She says, kinda excited from this new side of her best friend.
For a couple of minutes they stay silent, until Piper decides to give her friend more details. "You know, I wasn't used to something this big anymore, but Alex was SOOO good." Again, she's too hyped at the thought.
"Okay Piper, enough! I love the fact that you're not a prude anymore, but I don't need all the details of your lesbian intercourses."
They look at each other and burst out laughing. Polly is genuinely happy to see this new enthusiast side of her best friend, she really deserves it. "So, when can I meet her?" Polly suddenly asks.
"Whenever you want...actually this Saturday she'll throw a party at her house. I'll ask her, but I don't think it will be a problem if you come."
Polly nods, but her mind can't help but think about something. "Piper, have told your parents already?" She knows them well.
Piper immediately looses her smile. She hasn't actually seen them since the dinner at the restaurant a month or so ago. She's just called them to wish them a merry Christmas or happy new year, but nothing more. The only one who knows everything is Cal, her brother. "Kind of...I mean, I told them I'm in love with her when we first met, but I ran away after they got on my nerves."
"What did they tell you?"
"Well, my mom asked me if I was a lesbian, I just told her that the main thing is that she makes me the happiest and labels don't really matter. Then, I also told her about Larry and all she could think of was how he would have guaranteed me a stable life..." Her gaze is now at her hands.
Polly reaches for her arm. "I'm sorry Piper, but I think that if you talk to them again and show how happy she makes you as you did with me, they'll come around." Piper nods, still not looking up at her best friend. "Do you think she'll be the one you'll marry?" Piper instantly gazes up at her hearing those words. "I mean, do you see yourself spending the rest of your life with her?"
She looks at Polly for some other minutes without talking. She thinks about herself at the altar with Alex, she thinks about having a family with Alex, about becoming old with Alex, about all the feelings she's given her in this period of time and knows for sure the answer. "Yes, yes I do. I want to spend every second of my life with her." Piper admits, lost in her thought, with a soft smile on her lips and her cheeks slightly red.
"Then everything is gonna be alright." Polly gently says, loving the happiness she sees on her best friend.
"Yeah, but now tell me about your honeymoon!" Piper exclaims and the two girls spend the morning talking, they've both missed each other's company so much.
Saturday night finally comes. The two best friends are at Piper's, finishing to get ready to go to Alex's party.
"Piper, are you done?" Polly shouts and, not long after, the blonde makes her way to her living room.
"I'm here, Pol." She says putting on the last earring.
"Wow." Polly just says, scrutinizing her friend. She is wearing a tight black dress that accentuates her curves, suiting her perfectly. "You've really dressed up for that girlfriend of yours."
Piper smiles complacently. "She told to wear something hot."
Polly shakes her head. "Let's go now or we'll be late, you stupid lesbian."
"Fine, you spoiled bitch."
They reach for Piper's car and in fifteen minutes they arrive in front of Alex's building.
"Jesus Piper, this is like the coolest area of the city.." Polly mutters while they reach for the elevator.
"Yeah...pretty, isn't it?" Piper answers, calling for the last floor and her friend notices immediately.
"Do not tell me she lives in the penthouse?" Polly asks astonished.
"Yep, she does." The blonde replies kinda proud.
"What kind of work does she do?"
"She's a personal trainer."
"And she has all these money?"
"She was an importer."
"Of what? Drugs?" Polly ironically asks.
"What? No! Medicines..." Piper answers, not really sure about it herself.
"I was kidding Piper. It's just that...she's so wealthy for her age." Piper shrugs and they arrive at the last floor. Piper knocks at the door and a smiling Nicky opens it.
"Blondie!" The wild haired woman hugs Piper and then turns her attention to the other woman standing next to her. "Blondie's best friend." She says and shakes Polly's hand. They present to each other and all of them make their way in. "Alex is coming...in all senses when she'll see you." Nicky smirks and the shape of Alex appears between all the people.
"Babe!" The brunette exclaims and immediately goes for a kiss, which is well returned. "You look stunning." She whispers.
"I followed your words." The younger woman replies provocatively.
"Wait until later that I'll rip it off of you in two seconds."
"Okay you love birds, break it!" Nicky exclaims. "You aren't welcoming with our guest." She says making sign with her head for Polly.
"Right, I'm sorry, Molly. It's just that your best friend is fucking hot. I'm Alex." The brunette says and reaches her hand out for the girl.
"It's...Polly."
"Oh right, Polly. Nice to meet you."
Polly observers the woman for a moment, unsure of what to think, but eventually shakes her hand. "Nice to meet you too."
"Well, make yourself at home Polly. if you need something you can also ask Piper...I mean she basically lives here." Alex says with a smirk, crossing her arm around her girlfriend's waist.
"You beg me to keep you company...if we can call it like that." Piper teases back.
Several hours pass and everyone seem to enjoy the night. The music, food and drinks the brunette has chosen are all amazing. Piper is on the kitchen counter with Alex between her legs, having a cocktail and making out. They've both missed each other's month so badly.
"It has been such a long week without you." Piper whispers when they break apart.
Alex lets out a little laugh. "We've seen yesterday."
"I know and it was...amazing." She says rolling her eyes back, thinking about what happened. "But I've stayed all the previous days without you."
"I know Pipes, it has been the same for me too but next week we'll be able to stay more together." Alex replies and kisses the blonde once again. They stay like that for several minutes, until Polly's voice speaks.
"Hey Piper...oh, I'm sorry...I didn't want to interrupt you.."
"Don't worry, Polly...we'll have planty of time later." Alex grins, breaking their kiss. "You needed something?"
"I was just searching for the bathroom.."
"Come with me, I'll escort you." Piper says and jumps off of the counter. "See you in a few." She kisses her girlfriend again and makes her way to the bathroom with her best friend.
"So, are you having fun Pol?" Piper asks when Polly comes out.
"Yes Pipe, I do. A lot actually, Alex is so...wow."
"Yeah I know Polly, she had this effect on me too. But hey, she's mine!"
"Don't you worry Piper, I like dick." She reassures her best friend and they both laugh. "You know, Alex...she's so mysterious." She then admits, getting a lil bit more serious.
"Yeah and it's soooo hoot." Piper replies with a dreamy expression.
"No seriously Piper...it's kinda strange. She gives me the feeling of somebody that can be a completely different person than what you think.."
"And then I am the cinematic one."
"Fuck you! I'm just saying..."
"Well whatever." Piper stops her. She checks if around her there are some people close enough to listen and, when she's sure there aren't, she looks at her best friend again. "I came seven times yesterday!" She admits with a wild smile.
"Wow, that's just excessive."
"Not when you're with Alex Vause."
Polly shakes her head. "You know, I've meet some people while you were making out...wanna join us?"
"Maybe later...I'll stay a little just with Alex."
"Have fun." Polly smirks and disappears between the crowd. Piper, instead, makes her way to her girlfriend's room. Before she can enter, she hears she's with Nicky.
"You know, tomorrow Red should be released." The wild haired woman says.
"Tomorrow? Are you serious? Wasn't she charged more for attacking...Freida, if I remember clearly?" Alex asks.
"She found a very good lawyer."
"Oh well, good for her. I kinda miss her, you know...we should invite her for dinner."
"I was thinking about that too. You can also bring Blondie. Red would be sooo happy to know you've finally found love." Alex doesn't say a word, she just looks down. "Jesus Vause, do not tell you still haven't told her." Nicky exclaims.
"Fine, I won't." Alex says, without even facing her best friend.
"Oh come on, Alex! What is it now? A month?"
"Listen Nicky, it isn't this easy okay? Your girlfriend was there with you...Piper is completely different." Why can't people understand this?
"I know Alex, but do you really think of living all your life together hiding something like this from her?"
"No, it isn't what I mean, it's just that..." Before she can finish, she's interrupted by a voice behind her.
"What do you have to tell me, Alex?" Piper has listened to everything and there she is, standing in front of the two friends. She doesn't really know how to feel...she's anxious about what can be this big in Alex's life, but also impatient 'cause she's seen something was wrong a long time ago, but has always let it go.
Alex takes a minute to look at her girlfriend. What can she do now? She swallows hard and takes a step closer to Piper. "Babe, nothing important. Just wait until later when we're alone..."
"No Alex. I've already told you you can tell me anything and from what I've heard, it is hella important." Piper replies without hesitation. She's getting always more worried but specially mad, what can Alex hide from her?
"Piper, seriously..." Alex says, not wanting to ruin the night for the blonde...or for her.
"What is it Alex? Why don't you trust me?" Piper exclaims, now definitely starting to really get angry.
"It's not like I don't tr..." Alex tries to explain, but she's once again interrupted by her girlfriend.
"THEN WHAT IS IT?" Piper screams.
"I WAS A DRUG DEALER!" Alex spits out. Nobody says a word, the whole room is filled with silence. The brunette calms down a little and lowers her tone. "I've been to prison. All me, Nicky and Lorna did."
Piper just looks at her with her month slightly opened from the shook, inside of her there are a mix of emotions. She can't believe what her girlfriend has just told her. Was she really...a criminal? How can it be? She thinks about what Polly told her in the elevator...of what? drugs?...she was joking but fuck, she was right...also about Alex giving her the impression of being someone different from what you think...she was really right. Everything Alex has told her...it was a fucking lie. But most importantly, why didn't she trust her? Until when she wanted to hide it from her? Piper feels as her world has just fallen apart. "You...what?" Is the only thing she's able to say.
Alex sighs and reaches for the blonde's arm, caressing it. "I'm sorry, Pipes. You didn't have to know it like that..."
"So what you've told me about your previous job on the plane...and all of this thanks to..." She sees Alex looking down and nodding. She can't believe it, it can't be true...the person she thought was the love of her life has been fake toward her for all this time. She can't stay here anymore...she needs to go away. She turns around and starts to run. She finds Polly and takes her arm, dragging her out, but Alex follows her.
"Piper wait!" The brunette says reaching for the blonde's hand and spinning her around. She immediately notices the tears in her eyes and her heart breaks into million pieces. This was exactly what her biggest fear was.
"No fucking way!" Piper exclaims, with her voice broken. She looks into her girlfriend's eyes for a second, the eyes she loved and that could make her feel the safest. "Who are you Alex Vause?"
Alex stares at her for a minute. She can't loose her, she can't loose the only person that has been able to make her believe in love, the one who made her heart beat so fast that she felt it could come out of her chest. "Please don't leave." She just whispers with tears now also in her eyes, but all she sees is the blonde turning around and making her way to the elevator. This is everything Alex needs to feel like she's just been stabbed. She's just lost the love of her entire life and it is all her fault.