Chapter 11 - Help
Alex's POV
"Alright Vause, I'll be with you in 10" Nicky says as she hangs up. Piper left earlier this morning and went home. It was weird. We both wanted to talk about what happened last night before we went to sleep but both of us didn't want to bring it up at the same time. Not long after Piper left, Diane left to go to work. I hate the fact I hardly see her. I'm lucky if I see her for 5 minutes every day but you gotta do what you gotta do, right? As soon as she left I rang Nicky. I need to talk about what's going on with Piper with someone and she is probably my best option right now since she knows me so well and can often work out what I'm trying to say when I don't really know myself.
I drag myself off the sofa and start making two cups of coffee for myself and Nicky. Just as I finish making the drinks I hear a knock on the door so I go to answer knowing who it is. "Hey Vause, waddup?!" Nicky shouted enthusiastically as she walks in. She looks at me and I return her with a 'the look' that tells her I'm hav8ing trouble with something. "Oh shit... What's going on?" She asks, calmer than her greeting. We grab our coffees and sit on the sofa in the living room. I take a sip of my coffee and sigh, feeling Nicky's eyes burning into the side of my face. "Come on, spit it out Vause." She says with a slightly nervous laugh.
I take a deep breath before starting. "It's about Piper" I say slowly whilst raising my eyes to look at Nicky. She give me that cocky smirk which causes me to raise one eyebrow in questioning. "What?" I ask. "You like her. I know exactly where this is going." I immediately snap my head back down to my lap.
"I'm so confused Nichols... I just don't get it. I've known her what, a couple of weeks? And already she's broke through all my walls like they never even existed. I feel the need to trust her and protect her. I can't lie to her. She makes me feel weak. I've never felt like this before with anyone. It's like no matter what, she's all I can think about and I love being around her... I feel like a lost fucking puppy when she's not around. She's fucking destroyed my hard ass front, I can't keep it up with her. Not only is she intelligent, kind, caring, adorable, beautiful and so much more, she makes me feel like I can be myself around her. Nicky... I like Piper Chapman and I don't know what to do. She's perfect and there's no way she likes me back-" "That's bullshit, Vause. I've seen the way she looks at you. She feels the same, I can tell." Nicky interrupts me. "What do I do? You know I don't do 'liking' people and stuff." I ask, my eyes pleading for help. Then 5 words come out of Nicky's mouth, "Take her on a date." Nicky left an hour later to my thoughts and to plan out a date.
Before I know it, it's 3 o'clock and I have the date planed out to the last detail. Now I just need to see if the blonde bombshell is even willing to go on a date with me. I grab my phone and pull up Piper's contact. I type and delete the message several times before settling on one that's pretty straight to the point, 'Hey Pipes, I was wondering if you wanted to go out tomorrow... Like a date? It's okay if not, I'm sure you're busy anyway. I hope you're okay, beautiful x'. Simple and sweet. I hover my thumb over the send button. "Fuck it." I mutter to myself and pressed the button. I lock my phone as Diane strolls in.
"Hey Mom, why are you home so early" I ask as I turn around feeling physically sick knowing the only time Diane comes home early is if she's been booted from her job. I prepare myself for the worst and look up to my Mums face to see her... Smiling? "We're rich!" She near on screams as I look at her confused... Is she high or something? "What are you on about Mom?"
She joins me on the sofa and takes my hands in hers. "I was at work on my break. I felt the urge to get a scratch card from the shop which I never do so that's what I did... I won £3'000'000! WE'RE RICH KID!" She explains as tears roll down her cheek. I jump into my Mums arms as tears roll down my own cheeks. "I won't have to work for ages now! I quite my jobs which is why I'm back so early." "This is amazing Mum!" I say as I pull away. "I'm going to go food shopping and we're going to have a huge dinner!" Mum explains as she walks out the room. "Bye Mom, I love you!" I shout. "I love you too kid!" She shouts back as I hear the front door shut.
I look at the time to see it's nearly 4 o'clock already. I pick up my phone to see I have a new message. I hesitantly unlock my phone. As I see the message is from Piper I take a deep breath. I close my eyes and open the message. It read, 'Hello to you too good looking, I'd love to go on a date with you tomorrow. Just let me know what time I have to be ready, what kinda thing to wear and where to meet you. Can you tell me where we're going or what we're doing? I'm looking forward to it x'. As I read the message my smile grows. Immediately I type out a reply, 'Be ready for 8 and wear something nice. I'll come pick you up. Me too, kid x'. As I finish my reply I put on my jacket, grab my purse and my phone and head out to find the perfect outfit for tomorrow.
When I get into town I go into a store that I know sells the most beautiful dresses in town. I never wear dresses... The things I do for this girl. As I enter the store, one dress in particular catches my eye. I stroll over to it and take it off the rail. It's a simple, black, lace dress that stops at the mid-thigh with sleeves that reach the elbows... It's perfect. It's sexy yet classy, exactly what I wanted and more. I walk to the shoes section and look at the variety they have. After roughly 30 minutes I decide on a black pair of wedge shoes with gold studs down the back. I go to the till to pay and start the short walk home.
As I walk in I'm greeted by Mom. "Hey kid, where've you been?" I explain to her I went shopping to which she asked to see what I bought. I pull the dress out of the bag and immediately her eyes widen in shock and her jaw drops. Anyone who really knows me knows that I don't do dresses and skirts. You're lucky if you see me in shorts. Immediately she asks "And what, rather who did you get that for?" I look down and a blush rises to my cheeks. I never blush... What's going on? "Erm... Well you know Piper?" I ask nervously, knowing that she does know who she is. "You mean the girl you never stop talking about and who is a perfect match for you? Then yes, I know her". Diane says with the signature Vause smirk. "Well, I'm taking her on a date tomorrow... I like her Mom... 'Like' like her." I raise my head to see her smiling. "I like that one Alex, she's a good girl." I nod in agreement.
We decide to order take-out, more than necessary, and watch a couple of movies. Before I knew it, it was near on midnight so I decide to go to bed to get a good nights sleep for my... Date? Wow that sounds weird. I strip off and put on some jogging bottoms and an old top before climbing into bed and falling into a deep sleep with dreams filled of Piper Chapman.
