Hey everyone… Finally, I'm back with the latest chapter. Are you excited? Sorry it's taken me months to update. Life has been crazy lately! If I told you what was going on you wouldn't even believe me lol. Through all the craziness I developed writers block and wasn't sure how to continue the story. But it's all good, I'm back. I want to try to update more regularly, I know how hateful it is waiting on a story update. If you have any questions or suggestions, comment or PM me. It's always nice to hear you guys thoughts. I hope you're all keeping safe and well. Here we go, guys… Enjoy!
Chapter 9:
Piper closed her eyes as she leaned closer, waiting to feel the older girl's lips on hers. But that feeling never came. The blonde opened her eyes to see a smirk on the brunette's face.
''I gotta brush my teeth, kid. And grab a shower… A cold one.'' Alex said with a wink as she gathered her clothes and towels. She leaned down to give the blonde a quick kiss on the cheek, as she turned to head to the bathroom.
''Alex?'' Piper called, in a higher pitch than usual.
''Yeah, kid?'' Alex asked as she spun around to look at the younger girl.
''I uh, I think maybe we should talk… About last night?'' Piper said nervously, in more of a question that a statement.
''Yeah, sure. Do you, erm, want to talk now?'' Alex asked as she nervously adjusted her (already perfectly placed) glasses.
''No, it's okay. It can wait. Get your shower, Al.'' Piper said as she (tried to) smile reassuringly.
''Erm, okay. I'll be quick.'' Alex replied as she returned the smile (the best she could).
Piper lay on the bed nervously awaiting her talk with the brunette as she tried to remember the missing pieces of last night. 'Think, Piper. Think! It was a great night up until truth or dare. I got dared to kiss Alex and it was a great kiss… A long kiss! Then, Alex got dared to kiss Stella. That's when I lost my shit and stormed off. I made an ass of myself in front of everyone. But who was everyone? Nicky and the rest of Alex's friends… Great first impression, Piper! Who else… Flaca, Maritza, Lorna, Polly, Pete, Stella, Larry, and Danny. Oh fuck… Danny! He saw us kiss! Danny was the one who dared Alex to kiss Stella. He knows… Fuck! Wait, that's why Alex kissed that kangaroo fucker because she was worried Danny would out me. I remember now… We did talk! So, what else did we talk about?' Piper thought to herself as she wracked her brain, trying to fill in the blanks of her conversation with the brunette.
Alex was washing her hair in the shower as she thought about her upcoming talk with the young blonde, currently in her bed. 'I'm really not looking forward to this talk. I don't want to tell Piper that I kissed Stella. I don't want to hurt her again… Even if it was to protect her. Should I ask her to be my girlfriend again? Do I tell her that I already asked her, and she said yes? No… I don't want her to feel pressured into saying yes. Maybe last night she was just drunk. Maybe, now that she's sober, she won't want to be my girlfriend. Especially after hearing that I kissed Stella, even if it was just a dare to keep Danny from getting suspicious about us. Nicky was right, it was an asshole move! I also need to apologise to Nick for blowing up at her last night. The Vause apology tour, tickets available now.' Alex thought to herself as she massaged the shampoo into her scalp.
The longer the blonde lay on the bed thinking, the more she recalled the events of the previous night. Slowly she started to remember everything… The game of truth or date, the kisses, her tantrum, falling and scraping her knee, the fight with Alex, the brunette cleaning and bandaging her knee, throwing up and the older girl holding her hair, Alex being thoughtful and buying her a toothbrush, the brunette giving her her clothes to wear, Piper accusing her of wanting to fucking Stella because she hadn't put out, Alex admitting that Piper was the only person she wanted to be with, the brunette asking if it was okay that they share the bed together, Alex stripping down to her bra and panties, Piper asking how many girls had been in that bed and the brunette's sweet confession, their intense make out session, Alex wanting to cuddle instead of having sex, Piper's confession about being a virgin and the older girl's sweet response, Alex asking Piper to be her girlfriend and her saying yes, talking about being each other's first girlfriend, both admitting that they're falling for the other then cuddling until they fell asleep.
A series of flashbacks of the previous night filtered through the blonde's mind, filling in the missing pieces of the party. Piper cringed as she thought about her tantrum and the awful things she said to the brunette. 'Even though I was a complete bitch to Alex, she was still so sweet to me. After the awful things I said and accused her of, she still asked me to be her girlfriend! I owe Alex such an apology. Oh god… I made such a fool of myself last night!' Piper thought to herself as she waited for the brunette to finish her shower.
As the blonde thought about all the sweet things the older girl said and done the previous night, her heart fluttered. A loud knock on the bedroom door startled her from her thoughts.
''Knock, knock! Look, Vaus-… Hey, Blondie… You're not Vause.'' Nicky said as she walked into the bedroom.
''Hey, Nichols! You're right, I'm not Vause. You're powers of observation continue to serve you well.'' Piper replied with a smirk, proud of her quick comeback.
''Funny, Chapman. I see you're in a better mood today.'' Nicky responded with a smirk, which wiped the smirk off the blonde's face.
''Nicky, I'm so sorry for how I acted last night. I'm so embarrassed… I made a total ass out of myself!'' Piper apologised, looking down as she fidgeted with her fingers.
''Don't worry about it, Piper. If Lorna had kissed someone else, even just for a dare, I'd have reacted the same way you did. I don't know Alex's reasons, but I know that she cares about you… A lot! She's still new to the whole dating and relationship thing. Just, go easy on her… Okay?'' Nicky replied sincerely with a small smile.
''We talked about it last night and everything's okay… We're okay.'' Piper answered with a friendly smile.
''Good! I'm glad, Blondie. So, where is Vause?'' Nicky questioned as she looked around the room.
''Alex is in the shower; she should be out any min-'' Piper stopped mid-sentence as the bathroom door opened. The brunette walked out wearing a fresh band t-shirt and sweats as she towel dried her hair.
''Speak of the devil and she will appear… Hey, Vause!'' Nicky joked with a nervous smile.
''Hey, Nick! How you feeling?'' Alex asked awkwardly as she glanced between her and the blonde.
''I feel rough as fuck, man!'' Nicky answered as she rubbed her pounding head.
''That's usually how you know it was a good night.'' Alex responded with an awkward chuckle.
''Yeah.'' Nicky replied with a dry chuckle. ''Look, can we, uh, talk outside for a sec?'' Nicky asked as she avoided eye contact with the brunette.
''Yeah, sure. I'll be back in a minute, Pipes.'' Alex said as she gave a quick smile to the blonde and left.
Nicky was leaning against the wall in the hallway, trying to act casual as Alex entered the hallway.
''Look, Vau-''
''Nicky, I-'' They spoke in unison.
''Let me go first, Vause…'' Nicky said as she took a deep breath.
''Go for it, Nick.'' Alex said as she raised her eyebrows.
''Alex, I'm sorry about last night... I should've been a better friend, I was just drunk. I know that you're new at this relationship thing and I should have helped you out, instead of dragging you down. I'm glad you and your girl made up!'' Nicky apologised with a small smile.
''You've nothing to apologise for, Nick. You were right, it was an asshole move for me to kiss Stella. But, I didn't do it cause I was afraid to pussy out of a dare… I did it because Danny was giving me a death glare for making out with his little sister. Piper's family doesn't know she likes girls. Danny dared me to kiss Stella to test me… If I didn't kiss her, I was outing Piper to her brother after our long make out session. So, I had to do it for Piper's sake. Even though she got hurt in the process!'' Alex explained with sadness in her eyes.
''Fuck! I didn't even think of that… Makes sense!'' Nicky replied with a shocked look.
''Yeah… So, I'm sorry for blowing up at you last night. I was just too angry to talk about it.'' Alex apologised with a friendly smile.
''Don't worry about it. I'm sorry for doubting you, Alex.'' Nicky apologised returning the smile.
''So, we good?'' Alex asked with a smirk.
''Yeah, we're cool. You and Chapman staying for breakfast?'' Nicky asked with a warm smile.
''Yeah, sure. Breakfast sounds good, I'm starving!'' Alex smiled in approval.
''By the way, Vause… Be prepared to make introductions. Red's in the kitchen and she wants to meet your girl.'' Nicky said with a devilish smirk as she walked down the hallway towards her bedroom.
Piper sat nervously on the bed, worrying about her upcoming conversation (talk) with the brunette.
As the blonde was lost in her thoughts, the door swung open and the woman occupying her thoughts appeared.
''Hey, kid.'' Alex greeted as she closed the door behind her and slowly sat on the bed beside the blonde.
''Hey, Al… Everything okay?'' Piper asked with a nervous smile.
''Yeah, everything's good. Nicky just wanted to invite us to breakfast… You hungry?'' Alex asked with a warm smile.
''Yeah, I'm starving… Breakfast sounds amazing!'' Piper replied with a smile.
''Do you mind if we talk first? I just want to get everything cleared up… Is that okay?'' Alex asked nervously with a small smile.
''Yeah, I'd like that too.'' Piper replied nervously.
''I'm sorry!'' They both said in unison, causing the other to smile.
''Alex, I'm so sorry about last night! My temper and the things I said to you… I feel awful. I made such an ass of myself, I'm so embarrassed!'' Piper apologised, looking mortified.
''Wait, you remember? What do you remember?'' Alex asked with a raised eyebrow.
''It was fuzzy when I first woke up, but I remember everything now.'' Piper said with a blush forming on her cheeks.
''Everything?'' Alex asked with her famous smirk.
''The entire night… Our talk included, girlfriend.'' Piper replied with a bigger blush covering her (already red) cheeks.
''You still want to be my girlfriend? That wasn't just drunk Piper talking?'' Alex asked anxiously with a nervous smile.''
''Of course, I do! You know what they say, a drunk mind speaks a sober heart.'' Piper replied with a cheesy grin.
''I'm glad, babe! I was worried you'd changed your mind.'' Alex said honestly with a nervous smile.
Piper leaned into the brunette and gently pressed their lips together. After a few seconds, the older girl eagerly responded as she cupped the blonde's cheek. The kiss started slow and gentle as their lips moved together. A few moments later the kiss ended as the couple was smiling against the other's lips.
''Does that answer your question, babe?'' Piper asked in a sweet, innocent voice.
''No, I think you need to tell me again.'' Alex smirked as she leaned in for another kiss.
The kiss quickly broke apart as the blonde's stomach rumbled loudly.
''You weren't kidding when you said you were starving, babe.'' Alex joked with a smile.
''I think lunch at school yesterday was the last time I ate.'' Pier explained embarrassed.
''Speaking of school lunch, kid… Red is downstairs making breakfast.'' Alex said casually.
''Red?'' Piper question confused.
''Red is like Nicky's adopted mom… Her real mom isn't around much. So, Red's like the mom Nicky never had. She looks out for me too, she's like my second mom.'' Alex explained with a fondness in her eyes.
''My mom's friends with Marka… She's always talking about how Mr Nichols makes more money than my dad and how Marka can afford to travel the world and holiday all the time. I never imagined how it affected Nicky, until now.'' Piper said looking guilty.
''Her parents try to buy her love. But what they don't know is that all Nicky wants is for them to be around.'' Alex replied with sadness.
''That's horrible, I feel awful for Nicky… But what does that have to do with school lunch?'' Piper asked, looking more confused.
''You know, you look adorable with that little confused face.'' Alex said with a smirk, making the blonde blush. ''Red is the school lunch lady… Red hair, Russian accent, scary!'' Alex explained with a fond smile.
''Oh no, Al… Red hates me!'' Piper replied looking worried.
''Don't worry, kid. Red hates everyone, don't take it personally.'' Alex said trying to reassure her girlfriend.
''You don't understand, Al. Red actually hates me… In freshman year, I accidently insulted her food and she overheard me.'' Piper explained, looking more worried than before.
''Fuck… That's not good. What did she say?'' Alex asked filled with curiosity as she raised her eyebrow.
''Don't worry, Blondie… You don't have to eat my food.'' Piper imitated her Russian accent.
''See, that wasn't so bad, babe.'' Alex reassured her girlfriend.
''The next day, she refused to serve me lunch… For a whole semester!'' Piper explained looking embarrassed.
''I was waiting for that.'' Alex said with a chuckle.
''I had to make her cream for her bad back as an apology.'' Piper replied with a laugh.
''Don't worry, babe. You're part of the family now. No one messes with my girl.'' Alex responded with a quick kiss to the blonde's lips.
''Your girl… I could get used to hearing that.'' Piper replied as the butterflies in her tummy fluttered.
''I can smell bacon… Breakfast must be ready! Let's go meet mommy dearest.'' Alex said with a chuckle as she placed a kiss on top of her girlfriend's head.
Alex jumped from the bed, pulling her girlfriend with her towards the delicious smell of breakfast. The blonde's hunger had disappeared and was replaced with nerves.
Lorna was showered, dressed in her girlfriend's clothes, and applying her famous red lipstick in the mirror as Nicky walked into the bedroom.
''Hey, babe… I didn't think you'd be up.'' Nicky said with a pleasant smile as she kissed her girlfriend on the cheek.
''Morning, Nicky. I got woke up by this awful pounding noise and you were already gone… So, I decided to get up and shower.'' Lorna replied as she put on the finishing touches of her lipstick.
''Sorry about that, babe. It was Red pounding on the door, she heard I had a party last night and decided to help us soak up the alcohol with breakfast.'' Nicky said with a loving smile.
''Aww, Red's such a sweetie!'' Lorna stated with a fond smile.
''Well, if you wanna keep your life, don't ever say that to her face. She likes to keep up her tough exterior.'' Nicky chuckled. ''Russians don't show weakness!'' Nicky mocked in a Russian accent.
''I'll keep that in mind. I'm gonna go help her make breakfast. I'll see you downstairs, hon.'' Lorna replied as she placed a quick kiss on her girlfriend's lips.
''My little housewife.'' Nicky teased with a loving smile. ''Okay, babe… I'm gonna quickly jump in the shower.'' Nicky said as she gathered some clean clothes and headed into her (private) bathroom.
Alex led the blonde through the house and into the kitchen where Red and Lorna was dishing out breakfast. Nicky was sitting at the table scoffing her feast, her blonde mane was less wild than usual as she looked freshly showered.
''Good morning, everyone.'' Alex greeted cheerfully.
''If it isn't my second daughter, Alex. You're awfully cheery this afternoon... Normally after one of Nicky's events you can barely drag yourself down the stairs. No hangover?'' Red greeted as she pulled her second daughter in for a hug.
''Nope, not today… I feel great!'' Alex stated with a genuine smile, as the blonde nervously hid behind her girlfriend.
''I wonder what's gotten into you, Vause? Or should I say who!'' Nicky laughed to herself through a mouthful of scrambled eggs.
''Nicole, enough!'' Red chastised with a firm warning. ''So, am I going to meet this mystery woman hiding behind you?'' Red asked as she tried to glance over the brunette's shoulder (unsuccessfully due to Alex's height).
''Yeah, sorry... Red, meet Piper, my girlfriend! Piper, this is Red, my second mom.'' Alex introduced as she stepped aside and put her arm around the blonde's waist.
''GIRLFRIEND?'' Lorna and Nicky shouted in unison.
''Hi, Red… It's nice to properly meet you!'' Piper nervously said as she reached out her hand to shake the older woman's.
''Blondie… I know you from school. I remember you disliking my food last year!'' Red stated with a disapproving look.
''I'm sorry, Red. It was a misunderstanding! I know we got off on the wrong foot but I-'' Piper rambled nervously as the Russian woman cut her off abruptly.
''Blondie… Piper, is it? Let's put the past in the past. If our Vause has asked you to be her girlfriend then you must be special. So, I welcome you to be part of our growing little family. Come, eat!'' Red welcomed as Nicky and Lorna watched in fascination (unable to look away).
''See, I told you everything was gonna be fine.'' Alex whispered into the blonde's ear as she led her over to get their breakfast.
Red had put together quite the spread of food in such a short time span. There was bacon, sausages, eggs (scrambled and sunny side up), pancakes, maple syrup, strawberries, toast, orange juice and a fresh pot of coffee. More than enough for the four of them to eat (twice over). Red refused to eat anything, (she said ''I made this feast for my girls… A home cooked meal will fix any hangover!'').
Alex, Piper and Lorna joined Nicky at the table as they sat to eat their breakfast, while Red busied herself by cleaning the remains of last night's (wild) party.
''Nick, are you gonna climb that mountain or eat it?'' Alex asked referring to the wild haired woman's plate with a chuckle.
''Joke all you want, Vause… This is the only hangover cure I need. It always works a charm!'' Nicky replied as she stuffed a pancake dripping in maple syrup into her mouth.
''Nicky's right, this is so good!'' Piper said as she tried her syrup covered pancakes.
''See, Vause… Your girlfriend knows a good thing when she sees it. Although, if that's the case I don't know what she's doing with you.'' Nicky replied with a smirk as she chewed on a strip of crispy bacon.
''Piper knows a good thing, that's exactly why she's with me.'' Alex replied with a wink. ''What I meant was, there's a difference between hunger and greed, Nick!'' Alex said with a smirk as she chuckled.
''I need all the sustenance I can get, Vause. I've a day of physical activity ahead of me… Ain't that right, Lorna?'' Nicky replied with an overly flirty wink at her girlfriend.
''Right, hon. But enough about us… So, girlfriends, huh?'' Lorna asked excitedly as she looked at the blonde for answers.
''Eh, yeah, we um-'' Piper nervously answered through a mouthful of eggs.
''No need to be shy, Chapman… We're all girls here!'' Nicky smirked sarcastically at the blonde.
''Leave her alone, Nicky. We'll girl talk later, Piper… When the other half's ain't around.'' Lorna smiled excitedly at her friend.
''Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, Lorna.'' Piper replied with a slight blush.
''So, uh, speaking of later… You any plans, Pipes?'' Alex asked the blonde nervously but hopeful.
''Nope. No plans, Al… Do you?'' Piper answered shyly, smiling at her girlfriend.
''Aww, Nicky… They're so cute!'' Lorna whispered to her girlfriend.
''Shh, Morello! I'm trying to listen.'' Nicky responded as she stared at the other couple as if she was watching cable tv.
''You know, we can fucking hear you guys!'' Alex stated to the other couple, slightly annoyed as she turned back to the blonde. ''I was wondering do you wanna come back to my place and hang out? We could watch tv and order pizza or Chinese food?'' Alex asked her girlfriend shyly.
''Yeah, that sounds fun. I'd love to, Al.'' Piper replied as she smiled shyly at her girlfriend.
''Aww, young love!'' Lorna cooed at the other couple.
''Nicky!'' Red shouted as she marched into the kitchen.
''What's up, Ma? Where's the fire?'' Nicky asked as she laughed at her own joke.
''Your friend, what's her name… Yummy? She's in the other room, naked and covered in barbeque sauce! And she's not alone!'' Red explained as she grabbed some paper towels and ran them under the tap.
''Yummy… Do you mean Taystee?'' Nicky asked as the other girls laughed.
''Yes, that's the one! You can deal with her. Give her these.'' Red instructed as she handed her daughter the damp paper towels. ''I've got a mess to clean!'' Red said as she gathered her cleaning supplies.
Nicky, Lorna, Alex and Piper went into the other room, only to find a passed out Taystee and some random dude. Taystee was laying on the floor, half naked (no shirt, only a bra) and had barbecue sauce covering her titties. The random dude laying beside her, was wearing Taystee's shirt and had barbecue sauce covering his face.
''This is one for the group chat… Vause, take a picture! Yo, Taystee… Wake the fuck up!'' Nicky said as she kicked Taystee's foot, trying to wake her as the other girl's laughed loudly at the scene in front of them.
''Mmm, five more minutes!'' Taystee mumbled still half asleep.
''In another five minutes this will be posted all over social media… It's your choice!'' Nicky said with a smirk as she took her own photo evidence.
''What the fuck… Nichols?'' Taystee asked as she opened one eye and tried to drunkenly sit up.
''What the fuck is right.'' Nicky chuckled. ''I'm more of an old-fashioned kind of gal, I prefer chocolate or whipped cream in the bedroom… I've never tried barbecue sauce!'' Nicky tried to say with a straight face as Alex, Lorna and Piper laughed in hysterics.
''Barbecue sauce… What?'' Taystee asked as she tried to adjust to being awake, she looked down as Nicky pointed at her tits. ''What in the hell?'' Taystee shouted dramatically as she glanced around for the first time.
''He seemed to be a fan of your titty barbecue!'' Alex said with a smirk, making everyone (except Taystee) laugh.
''Oooh, who owns his fine ass?'' Taystee asked as she checked the random dude out.
''Dude, wake up… You've got a lot of cleaning to do!'' Nicky shouted as she poked the dude with her foot, but he didn't move.
''Is he dead?'' Lorna asked nervously.
''What… I ain't killed nobody!'' Taystee protested as she shook the dude.
''Mmm… Five more minutes, mom!'' The dude finally spoke (half asleep).
''What a perfect match. Now, you two get to cleaning that barbecue sauce… That's a $5,000 rug. Marka will have heart failure!'' Nicky said as she walked away, Alex, Lorna and Piper following. Leaving Taystee and her (new) man to clean up.
''You want some help cleaning up, Nichols?'' Alex offered her friend with a smile.
''You're always the one that sticks around and helps clean up. You're good people, Vause. But not this time. You two crazy kids go and have fun.'' Nicky responded with a wink. ''Vause, take my car. You can swing by when you drop Blondie off and I'll take you home.'' Nicky offered as she handed the brunette the keys and shooed the (new) couple out the door.
A few hours later, Alex and Piper were laying cuddled on the brunette's bed as they continued to watch season one of the L word. They were (roughly) halfway through the first season and had been mostly paying attention, except for when a few innocent kisses had turned into make out sessions.
''Are you hungry, babe?'' Alex sweetly asked her girlfriend.
''Yeah, I guess I could eat.'' Piper responded as her stomach rumbled loudly.
''Ohh, you guess, do you? Pretty sure that wasn't my stomach talking to me.'' Alex said as she teased her girl.
''What're you gonna do to satisfy my hunger, Vause?'' Piper asked in a flirty tone.
''I have a few ideas, babe.'' Alex replied as she leaned in and kissed the blonde.
The kiss started soft and slow but soon grew fast and heated. Alex ran her hands through blonde hair as Piper wrapped her leg around the brunette. Piper ran her hand under the edge of the brunette's t-shirt and up her side, feeling soft smooth skin as Alex ran her hands down the blonde's back and squeezed her girlfriend's ass. Alex teased Piper's lips with her tongue, encouraging the blonde to part her lips. The blonde happily granted the brunette access. Their tongues danced together in a (newly) familiar rhythm.
Things were starting to get more heated when suddenly the bedroom door swung open!
''Alex! Baby, I brought you ho-'' Diane said excitedly as she suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
''Mom!'' Alex replied shocked at the sudden intrusion interrupting her and her girlfriend. Piper turned crimson at being caught by Diane.
''Oh god, baby! I'm so sorry! I thought you were up here with Nicky… I saw her car parked outside. I didn't mean to interrupt…anything!'' Diane explained, embarrassed as she walked in on her daughter with a girl.
''It's fine, mom. You didn't interrupt anything… We were just about to order food. You hungry?'' Alex asked trying to change the awkward subject.
''That's what I came to tell you, I brought home dinner. Hi, Piper… It's nice to see you again. Don't worry there's enough for you too, sweetie. I'll see you guys downstairs.'' Diane said as she abruptly left the bedroom.
''I- uh, hi…'' Piper replied nervously (her cheeks burning crimson at being caught) as the older woman closed the bedroom door and left.
Piper rolled onto her stomach and buried her face in a pillow.
''You okay, kid?'' Alex asked as she gently rubbed the blonde's back.
''Oh god, Al. Your mom just caught us in a compromising position!'' Piper said, muffled by the pillow.
''Compromising position? You're so innocent! It's cute, Pipes.'' Alex replied with a smirk.
''Alex!'' Piper scolded as she lifted her head abruptly. ''What's your mom gonna think of me now?'' The blonde asked nervously.
''Well, I think she's aware that I'm not gonna get you pregnant. At least, I think she is… Damn, I'm gonna have to have the birds and bees talk with her.'' Alex replied with a chuckle.
''Al, I'm being serious!'' Piper responded emotionally.
''It's gonna be fine, babe. It's all good. We're teenagers… Teenagers make out and fool around. If anyone can, my mom will understand that!'' Alex replied seriously, all hints of sarcasm gone.
''It's just… I want her to like me.'' Piper said in a quiet voice.
''Trust me, babe… My mom already likes you.'' Alex replied with a warm, reassuring smile as she placed a kiss on the blonde's cheek.
''Hey, guys… Have fun?'' Diane greeted with a smirk and a wink as the young couple entered the living room. This caused both Alex (who never gets embarrassed) and Piper's cheeks to heat up.
''Hey, mom. You mentioned that you brought home dinner?'' Alex asked, smoothly changing the subject and the embarrassing atmosphere.
''Yeah, there's burgers and fries in the kitchen for you both. Piper, take a seat. Al can grab you a plate.'' Diane instructed as she nodded to the empty space beside her.
''A plate? When did we get fancy?'' Alex asked with a smirk as she headed into the kitchen.
''It's not fancy… It's called manners, Al. We have company!'' Diane responded with a smirk as she playfully rolled her eyes at her daughter.
''Thank you for inviting me to dinner.'' Piper said politely as she sat awkwardly next to the older woman.
''It's no problem, hon. I always bring enough for Nicky, she's usually here with Alex after a night's partying. The pair of 'em usually lay here hungover all day until I bring back something greasy for them to eat.'' Diane replied with a smile, making the blonde feel more awkward.
''Oh, I uh, Nicky was…'' Piper stuttered nervously, suddenly feeling out of place.
''With her girlfriend. Yeah, she's been doing that a lot lately. Sometimes I worry about my baby getting lonely in this apartment by herself all the time. I'm glad Alex has you to keep her company.'' Diane said with a small smile, feeling guilty about working so many hours and jobs.
The living room door swung open (abruptly ending the conversation) and Alex appeared holding two plates containing cheeseburgers and fries.
''Were you two talking about me?'' Alex asked, raising an eyebrow as she squeezed in between them on the couch.
''Don't flatter yourself, kid. Piper was just telling me a bit about herself. Weren't you, Piper?'' Diane asked as she winked at the blonde.
''Yes, I was… I- I um…'' Piper stuttered nervously as she was caught off guard.
''So, you were about to tell me if you and Al are in the same grade at school?'' Diane stated but sounded more like a question.
''No, we're not. I'm a sophomore and as you know, Alex is a junior.'' Piper replied then ate a few French fries.
''A year apart… That's not too bad.'' Diane said then took a bite of her burger.
''A grade apart, yes. Technically, two years apart. I've an early birthday and Piper has a late birthday. She just turned fifteen as I've just turned seventeen.'' Alex answered as she glanced at her mom.
''You're still so young, Piper.'' Diane said in a friendly tone as she gave her daughter a questioning look.
''Piper might only be fifteen, but she's really mature for her age, mom.'' Alex replied trying to (secretly) reassure her mother.
''You shouldn't have to be mature at fifteen, you're still a kid. You've got your whole life to grow up.'' Diane stated, giving her daughter a look as she dipped her last French fry into ketchup. Alex knew this was a discussion that would be continued later (in private).
Piper glanced between the two older women confused as she ate her cheeseburger.
''Either of you want a soda while I'm in the kitchen?'' Diane asked as she stood holding her empty plate.
''Yes, please. If you don't mind.'' Piper answered with a small smile.
''I wouldn't mind a beer.'' Alex said as she smirked at her mom.
''I'm assuming as Nicky's car is here, but she isn't, that she lent it to you to drive Piper home… So, no such luck, kid!'' Diane stated firmly (normally she didn't mind Alex having a beer or two or even getting drunk, but not if she had to drive. Diane was firmly against drinking and driving).
''I was just kidding, mom. I'll take a soda.'' Alex replied with a chuckle as her mother left the room.
''Al, is your mom mad at me? She seems mad.'' Piper questioned nervously as she finished her fries.
''She's not mad at you, babe. It's just… She got pregnant with me when she was fifteen. I'll tell you the whole story, some day. I guess I just hit a nerve. Don't worry about it.'' Alex explained as she leaned over to kiss the blonde's temple.
''Do you guys wanna watch a movie or something?'' Diane asked as she came back into the room, sitting on the recliner in the corner.
Piper quickly glanced at her phone to check the time.
Saturday 12th September
9:57pm
2 NEW MESSAGES – POLLY
''I would love to stay and watch a movie, but I need to leave soon. I've an 11'oclock curfew.'' Piper replied with an innocent smile.
''11'oclock curfew on a Saturday night, maybe you'll be able to keep Alex on the straight and narrow. You're welcome here anytime, kid.'' Diane said as she winked at the blonde.
''Thank you, Mrs Vause.'' Piper replied innocently.
''I already told you, kid… Call me Diane.'' The older woman said with a warm smile.
''Sorry! Thank you, Diane.'' Piper responded returning the smile.
''I guess I should leave you home, babe.'' Alex said as she collected the empty plates and set them on the coffee table.
''Okay, I'm just gonna run upstairs and grab my stuff.'' Piper explained as she stood and left the room.
''Do you mind coming straight home after you drop Piper off? I want to talk to you, Alex.'' Diane asked but it wasn't a question. Alex knew they were going to finish that (earlier) discussion and she didn't have a good feeling about it.
''Sure, mom. I just gotta drop Nicky's car off then she's gonna give me a ride back here.'' Alex explained as her stomach filled with dread.
''I'll be waiting here for you. Drive safe, kid.'' Diane said to her daughter as she flicked through the tv stations.
Thirty minutes later, Alex and Piper had just broken apart from an intense kiss as the need for air became crucial. They were sitting in Nicky's car, parked a few houses down from the blonde's house (as to not be seen by any nosy Chapman's).
''I should really go, Al.'' Piper said against her girlfriend's lips.
''Mmm, you probably should, babe.'' Alex mumbled against the blonde's lips.
''I need to go now or I'm gonna be late for curfew, babe.'' Piper responded as she pulled away from the brunette's lips.
''Okay, just one more kiss before you go.'' Alex said as she leaned into her girlfriend and placed a few quick kisses on her lips and pulled back again.
''Text me when you get home?'' Piper asked hopeful as she climbed out of the car.
''I promise, babe. As soon as Nicky drops me off.'' Alex replied as she straightened herself up in the car seat.
''Talk to you later, Al.'' Piper said as she waved and walked away from the car.
''Bye, Pipes!'' Alex replied as she slowly pulled away from the curb.
Piper walked into the dark and quiet house. 'Dad's probably out with his latest mistress, which means mom's passed out drunk. Cal's most likely already asleep and Danny's probably still out.' Piper thought as she crept through the house to her room. The blonde gently closed her bedroom door and sat on the edge of her bed as she thought about the events of the weekend.
Her bedroom door suddenly swung open, making the blonde jump.
''You're almost late for curfew! Where have you been all day?'' The intruder shouted.
Of all the people to be asking that question, it wasn't who the blonde expected.
''It's 10:45pm so I'm just in time for curfew. Why do you even care all of a sudden? What's it got to do with you?'' Piper angrily asked Danny.
''I'm your older brother. Of course, I care! Where have you been?'' Danny asked again, in a calmer voice.
''I was out with friends. I'm back before curfew… Why does it matter?'' Piper questioned confused.
''What friends? Nichols and Vause?'' Danny asked looking serious.
''Maybe… What's it got to do with you, Danny?'' Piper questioned getting annoyed at the lack of answers.
''Is there something going on with you and Alex?'' Danny asked as he looked his sister in the eyes.
''No, we're friends.'' Piper answered nervously as she broke the eye contact.
''You think I didn't notice that you two kissed, then she kissed Pete's sister then suddenly you storm off and she goes after you? I looked for you after that, you both just went MIA.'' Danny asked as he took a step closer to the blonde.
''Wha- I- I, umm…''Piper stuttered nervously as she took a step back from her brother.
I can't believe I'm writing chapter 9, I didn't think I would get past chapter 1. I never thought anyone would be interested. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this story. Too mushy? Too boring? Not enough drama? Is it okay for a first-time writer? Are you still interested? Thank you for all the comments, favourites and follows. If it wasn't for your support, I wouldn't have gone past chapter 1. I'll try to post again before Christmas, if not it'll be straight after. Let me know what you think. Stay safe guys.