Chapter 14 – Elle Magazine

A/N:

First of, I would like to apologize for my little cliff-hanger last chapter. And again, another apology for this chapter because this is somehow not a continuation of the last chapter (because I like to torture people like that, lol). I've just imagined Laura talking about Taylor like this a million times, and I wanted to put it in here.

If people told me to write an article, it would probably turn into a really crappy one so forgive me for this made-up article/interview about Laura and Taylor because I kind of think it sucks. Lol.

The next chapter would pick up from Chapter 13 so please watch out for it. Have a great time reading!

It was a Saturday morning when I arrived at Laura Prepon's house, and she greeted me with a warm welcome with her big grin that reached her eyes. She was wearing a loose white v-neck shirt and black sweatpants that didn't reach her ankles. She offered me something to eat, cooked by no one but herself and we propped ourselves on her couch, somehow a little too comfortably on my part.

"So, what are we going to talk about today?" she asked excitedly.

We were going to talk about Orange Is The New Black (OITNB), a show which had mended a lot of stereotypical television shows we have right now. After the long wait for Season 3, it's now streaming on Netflix all over the world. And it's continuing to be even more successful than it already is.

Prepon looked glowing, and I didn't fail to mention that to her. "Aww, thank you. It's probably the long rest I got from my break."

But it was obvious that it was more than just that.

Prepon, who played the hot drug-smuggling lesbian, Alex Vause, on the hugely successful show, sometimes had that vibe of being serious and preferred keeping to herself, but this day was different. She looked very welcoming, smiling and laughing the whole time we were talking, and I couldn't help but attribute it to the fact that she's with someone really special right now.

"Not your girlfriend?"

That girlfriend is, of course, Taylor Schilling, one of her co-stars and the lead of their show, for those who have been living under a rock for the past few weeks. She wasn't around when I got there but her presence was very much felt because of numerous photos of the two of them displayed around Prepon's house.

She beamed at the mention of her girl, and I got my answer even before she opened her mouth.

"Well, she's a big part of it."

"Just a part?"

"Well, yeah, I guess. I mean, you don't expect me to depend all my happiness on one person, do you? There's her, there's my family, friends, the fans, our show... there's just so many things in the world that can make someone happy."

When I said that that may be true, she just smiled and it was evident that she wasn't going to go any further than that so I asked if could finally start with the proper interview.

"Oh, we haven't started yet?" she asked, chuckling. "Okay then, ask away!"

Oh hey, she offered. Might as well take it.

ELLE: So, how does it feel like to be back on the set of your show?

Prepon: It's amazing, girl. I mean, it's like going back home, you know. When we had our break, there was a part of me that said, "Finally!" coz at one point, you kind of crave for a day or a week to yourself, you know, without having to work and stuff. But then I didn't realize how much I missed it and especially the whole cast and crew, until I was back.

ELLE: How different do you think this season is going to be from Season 3, which I believe is streaming now?

Prepon: Oh, yes it already is streaming. And the difference, I think is going even deeper on the inmates' lives. I mean, yeah that's always the case whenever we have a new season, but you get a sense of being too attached to these characters that you never get enough of them and that you want to know more. And that's, I think, what we're gonna give the audience. And of course, a lot more sex. That's always the question I get. (chuckles)

ELLE: For Alex and Piper?

Prepon: For everyone!

ELLE: Any spoilers you can give us?

Prepon: Ohh, I'd get in trouble for that, girl. And even if I wouldn't, I couldn't tell you anything anyway. We just started filming.

ELLE: When you first officially showed the whole world that you and Taylor were already dating, there were a lot of comments from people. There were some who were so happy, I think they've been waiting for this to happen in a really long time. But there were also some who thought that this was just a publicity stunt for your show.

Prepon: Yeah, that's actually funny because the show has been doing so great even before Taylor and I got together. And our show can stand on its own. I mean, it's just so great already that I don't think it needs any more publicity than it already gets. People can say whatever they want to, they're entitled to it. As long as Taylor and I are happy, I don't think that really matters.

ELLE: Some fans can be really intense, some had predicted this before you have even been together. And now that you are, some people are asking you to get married already. Don't you get pressured?

Prepon: Oh, believe me, girl, the pressure is scary. I mean, there was one time, Taylor came to my place and asked me, "Hey, someone told me you were proposing to me today." And that seriously freaked the hell out of me. I mean, I knew it wasn't true. Taylor had a good laugh at me that day.

ELLE: I'm assuming that didn't happen again?

Prepon: Oh, yes. She knows better now. (laughs)

ELLE: How did your co-stars react when they found out about you two?

Prepon: They were very happy, surprisingly. Taylor and I thought it was just the fans rooting for us, turned out they did, too. They're really supportive. It's awesome.

ELLE: Well, you've been very clear before that you're straight. How did you realize that you've fallen for someone with the same sex?

Prepon: Sometimes, there are things we think we know about ourselves that turn out to be wrong. I just figured it out.

ELLE: Was that hard to accept?

Prepon: What? The fact that I didn't know my own self? (chuckles) Yes, it was. I mean, how could you easily accept something like that? But I eventually had to get over my sh*t. I'm in love with the greatest woman in the world, and I wasn't going to throw that away just because I was pissed at myself for being so slow to figure out who I really am.

ELLE: How was it for Taylor, on the other hand?

Prepon: Honestly, I think it was easier for her. I had a lot of questions about it, but she didn't. I'm grateful for that, because she really calmed me down.

ELLE: You must be really lucky to have each other.

Prepon: Yes. But I'm definitely luckier. Have you seen the girl? She's gorgeous!

ELLE: You are gorgeous, too. I mean you are the Channing Tatum of the lesbian world, according to everyone.

Prepon: Good gosh, I wouldn't go that far. (chuckles) But thank you, to whoever said that.

ELLE: Where is she anyway? I don't see her around.

Prepon: Well, we don't live together yet, that's why you don't see her. (chuckles)

ELLE: Oh you said yet, we all know what that means.

Prepon: Oh come on, you know what I mean.

ELLE: So, how did your relationship affect your relationship as actors? Did it make it easier?

Prepon: Yes, in a lot of ways. I mean, whenever Alex would look at Piper with so much love, and vice versa, there's really no need to act anymore. It's there, the way that they look at each other, that's the way I'd want us to look at each other until whenever, you know. Except during those times when they'd want to kill each other.

ELLE: Well, that's gotta be hard then? Alex and Piper wanting to strangle each other?

Prepon: We haven't had a scene like that so far, so I can't tell.

ELLE: How do you think it's gonna be, though? If ever?

Prepon: I don't know, but I don't think it's gonna be hard. Coz when we're on set, we do everything to put ourselves in the shoes of Alex and Piper. If we don't then we're gonna have big problems.

ELLE: If you had the power to dictate how Alex and Piper are gonna end up, how would you like it to be?

Prepon: Hopefully, they have a happy ending. I mean, who doesn't want that? These two had gone through so many things now, a lot of bullsh*t, but at the end of the day, they still really love each other, genuinely. I hope that after everything that's happened to them, they finally, you know, get the happy ending they deserve. But Jenji calls the shot, she gets to decide. (laughs)

ELLE: How about you and Taylor? Same thing, I'm guessing? How do you see yourselves in the future?

Prepon: Girl, we're taking things slowly at the time, so no pressure. Please. I don't want to freak anyone out.

ELLE: But you see yourself spending the rest of your life with her?

Prepon: That's no pressure? (laughs) I mean, of course, yeah. When you're with someone really special, you always hope for the best. Wait a minute, we're here to talk about Orange, right?

ELLE: Yes, and you two are both part of the show. Don't blame me. (She smiled at this.) Plus, this is the third time around you're answering questions about your show, you don't think you want some more new questions?

PREPON: I think I prefer the old questions.

ELLE: Okay, how about this then? How can you compare your relationship with Taylor to that of Alex and Piper's?

Prepon: That's a really sneaky question, girl. It's kind of hard to compare. Alex and Piper's relationship is so complex. There's a lot that go on between them. It's not your typical relationship, and it takes such a strong, deep love for one person to be able to still keep the relationship going with that kind of complexity. With Taylor and I, we're just two people who started as friends, fell in love, and that's it. No complications whatsoever.

ELLE: But I'm assuming you have the same kind of intensity, your love for each other?

Prepon: I don't know, girl. Can we move on to the next question please? I'm sorry. (Evidently, she wasn't comfortable talking about her personal life, but she was a good sport enough to answer them anyway.) But, okay. I'll tell you this. What Taylor and I have right now, it's one of the best I have in years. It's awesome. I mean, to be with a person you love, who, let me add, is someone really amazing, compassionate and kind, and for that person to love you the same way, that's gotta be something, right? It's very special. And I'm hoping to keep it as private as I can get. I mean, that's impossible, I know. But if there's anything I can do to lessen it a bit, I'd grab that chance.

ELLE: All right then, no more questions. Just invite everyone to start watching your show if they still haven't.

Prepon: Thank you, girl. And to everyone who hasn't still watched Orange Is The New Black, please do. It's even more amazing now and I'm sure you're really gonna love it. And for those who have started watching the third season, please don't spoil anyone coz you're gonna have a bad time if you do.

ELLE: Thank you, Laura. I had a great time. I just want you to know, though, that I can see a lot of people are so happy for you both and I hope this is forever for the both of you. You look really good together.

Prepon: Thank you. The chemistry's working, I guess.

And indeed it was. Because if every person in love looked as good as Laura does now, I'd probably start looking for my own Taylor Schilling right away.

A/N:

moanzs, hopefully you can still wait until the next chapter lol. Sorry! =)

guest (who mentioned about Taylor being full-time lesbian), i don't wanna comment on that haha. That 'paty' thing was funny tho =D

FFChik, yeah she really does!

Guest (who already hates Pete), Thank you! You'll know him soon enough =)

stargatejumper10, i'd like to see that happen lol

Guest (wondering about Pete), you'll know him soon! Thank you!

lookingforflowers, your review made my day! But just knowing some people are reading this is good enough for me. Thank you so much!

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