Alex's alarm goes off the next morning. She quickly turns it off, turning her head to glance at Piper's sleeping form. They are in their favorite sleep position, all entwined in each other. 'My beautiful girlfriend. The very thought brings a smile to my face. What did I possibly do worthy of landing this beautiful creature in front of me. And to think I was so close to loosing her by trying to be respectful and professional.' She shakes her head and slowly tries to remove herself from Piper without waking her. As much as she would love to stay in her embrace, it is her first official day of work and she wants to start the team out right.
Alex showers, dresses and gets ready for the day. She checks in on her sleeping beauty then goes to make coffee. It's a later start today, but come Monday the team needs to be ahead of Piper's course schedule. It occurs to her that they haven't talked about it yet, being far to busy with the move and becoming girlfriends.
Alex hears a knock at the door as the first of her team in. "I'm making coffee. Do you want any?" She asks Chase.
"Yes. Thanks Alex. Can I get two sugars in that?"
"Sure. Remind the guys to keep their voices down. Piper wasn't up yet when I checked on her. I'm gonna make myself a quick breakfast. Would you please answer the door for the team."
Alex heats up a bagel and adds some toppings. Takes Chase his coffee. Then she takes her food and her own coffee into Piper's room to check on her.
After kissing her on the cheek, Piper's eyes start to flutter open. "Good morning babe," Alex says with a huge smile on her face.
Piper returns the smile, "Good morning baby. Look at you all dressed and ready to go."
"Gotta impress the boss and start the team off on a good impression." Alex smirks. "So I failed to ask what your schedule for the day is like." Alex starts to eat her breakfast while admiring the blonde.
"Nothing scheduled. But I do need to hit the bookstore and buy my books and supplies for the term. Is there anything we need to get for the office. I failed to catalogue it when I was unpacking boxes in there. So unlike me." Piper locks eyes with Alex. "What you got there baby?"
"Coffee is ready when you are. I made myself a raisin cinnamon bagel with some almond butter and apricot jelly. Want me to make you one?"
"Sure Al, after my shower."
"Anything else besides the bookstore today?"
"Nothing comes to mind."
Alex kisses her. "Okay, I better check that the other guys arrived. Then set out a security plan for today."
The guys are all present when Alex enters the living room. "Hey guys. Anyone else want coffee? Help yourselves, just leave at least a cup or two for Piper."
When everyone has served themselves and are seated, she starts laying out her security plan. Both when Piper is at home and also when she is out. "You all know your roles. When Piper is in the apartment, it's mostly just surveying. Bradley learned the finer details of that yesterday. So feel free to ask him how it went with the two guys from the previous detail, how they split up the tasks. I'll let you explain that Bradley. I'm going to make Piper breakfast, but I'll still be able to hear you. The floor is yours."
Alex listens while working on Piper's breakfast. Piper enters the kitchen with her hair still damp. Alex smiles and hands her the bagels, then fixes her coffee to the blonde's tastes.
"Mmmmmm. This is delicious Al, thank you." They both smile and head in different directions.
Alex tells the team that they will be leaving within the hour to go to the campus bookstore and maybe an office supply store. That one of the guys will remain in the SUV styled van. The other guys will have discreet body cams, where both video and audio will stream securely to the van. Bradley volunteers for van duty. A task Alex has decided will rotate between him and Colton. She sends them all to the garage to get more familiar with the equipment.
Alex walks in Piper's room but doesn't see her. So she checks out the office, and sees her beautiful blonde making a list. "What you working on babe?"
Slightly startled Piper turns around and throws her arms around Alex's neck. "Just making a list of the things we need in here." She then kisses Alex deeply. A slow moan leaves both of them. After a minute or two Alex pulls away.
"Babe, we've got to save our affection for when the guys aren't around. I sent them to check out the new toys, but I don't know for how long. So unless you want to come out before we've even had a chance to fully explore, then I suggest we keep things platonic."
"I guess your right Al. But all I wanna do is touch you and kiss you constantly."
"Me too babe. But" Alex trails off as she kisses her neck. "Knowing you are my girlfriend is gonna make it easier for me. Because now I know that we both crave each other." Alex smirks. "Now let's finish that list and we can go get it accomplished."
"Well, I of course need notebook paper and I like to get new pens and highlighters. Also need some new binders. We probably need a stapler, staple remover. Do you want a tape dispenser, paperclips, or file folders?"
"The last two definitely Pipes. Short of wrapping presents, I won't need much tape. So maybe just one of the cheap multi packs. Do the desks lock?"
"Yes. I put the keys in the center drawer of both."
"Oh. We probably need desk lamps in here." Alex looks at Piper writing, until the blonde turns back towards her. "We've been so busy the last few days that I forgot to ask how registration went. Did you get the classes you wanted?"
"Yes baby. I have three courses on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday as well as 2 courses on Tuesday and Thursday. Plus and an internship at a media company with radio and tv in house. So basically I'll be busy as always."
"Make me a list of the courses, buildings, room numbers, days and times. Plus the media address, days and times, please. Me and the guys need to make up a specific security plan to accommodate your schedule."
"Yeah sure. Do you think we need a paper scanner?"
"That's a great idea Pipes. Let me know when your ready to go shopping. I should go check on the team."
"Give me about fifteen minutes and I'll be set to go Al." They smile and then Alex heads
"So guys, have you all gotten acquainted with the new equipment?" Alex smirks.
"They gave us some pretty cool gear" Chase states proudly. Colton and Bradley agree.
"Whoever is in charge of the SUV that day drives, unless it's a roadtrip, where you will switch off. So since Bradley volunteered earlier, he's responsible for the keys today. Colton come with me to escort Piper down. Chase keep your eyes out for anyone or anything that looks suspect. Any questions?" The guys all nod no. So Alex returns to the apartment with Colton.
"Colton keep alert. We'll be out soon."
Entering the apartment she calls out for Piper. Piper walks towards her and they leave the apartment. Colton being the first on the elevator so he can look behind the girls. The trip to the garage and onto the bookstore went quickly. Alex asking questions about how the previous detail handled her school days and what she did and didn't like about how things were handled. Alex is adding notes onto her phone.
Once there. Alex tells the guys to gear up. "Keep a watch. For today it should only look like I'm with Piper. Colton and Chase, do you recall the switch up technique that me and Bradley did in training?"
"Yes Alex." They say in unison.
"Good. Today will be an example of me and Piper appearing as friends. On class day we may revert back to when everyone not in the SUV, will all appear to not be with her, like we did in training. Everyone on the same page?"
"Yes Alex." The guys once again answer in unison. Alex asks "Bradley?"
He shoots back, "Yes Alex. Sorry for the slow reply, I didn't know if the team had their ears on or not."
"No problem Bradley. And for all of you, always have your ears in, whether we're using body cams that day or not. And I think we will use them anytime they can be inconspicuous. The point is for us to blend in and monitor unless we sense a problem or Piper locks eyes and indicates she wants us closer. If you didn't read her expressions well in the courses, you might wanna have refresher sessions between now and Monday."
Alex turns and locks eyes with Piper. "You ready to shop Pipes?"
"Yes Alex. The bookstore is in the Student Union mid-campus. Guys it's a large grayish building with lots of flags in a semi-circle at the front."
"Okay guys let's go. Colton first. Then a minute or two later us. And after another minute Chase. Go ahead Colton."
Alex and Piper stay on the sidewalk. The guys on the grass, occasionally switching sides or positions. From the side of her peripheral vision she checks on the guys, while also keeping an eye out in front of and besides her and Piper. She opens the door for the blonde as they enter the building. Piper grabs Alex's hand and drags her towards the entrance to the store. Alex releases her hand and signals to Chase to enter first.
"So what exactly are we looking for Pipes? Point us towards the first area you need to look in."
"The business section. Alex, see the class number signs, the book or books are generally in the stack underneath. I need 4011, 4027, and 4066."
"Got it Pipes." Alex walks further down the row keeping one eye on the blonde and quick glances at the numbers. "Found 4066 Pipes."
"Grab everything listed on the sign, get used it they have any." Piper smiles.
They both find a number and meet in the middle for the third one. Alex takes the books out of Piper's hands and makes a stack on her arms. "We done in the business section?"
"Yeah Al. Now we need communications. 4200 and 4530. It's this direction." She grabs Alex's sleeve and pulls her to the other section.
Alex catches eyes with the guys, nodding at them as she moves down the aisle. There are two books under 4530 that Alex adds to the stack. She returns her glance to the blonde. Smiling widely at her girlfriend as she heads towards her. "You find the last number Pipes?"
Piper adds a couple more books to Alex's arms. Smiling widely before dragging Alex to yet another area. She picks out a few t-shirts and sweatshirts. "What's with all the clothing Pipes?"
Piper whispers in Alex's ear "For the team to blend in better. Guess I should have asked for sizes beforehand, huh?"
Alex grins widely and texts the guys for their shirt/sweatshirt sizes. She whispers in Piper's ears "Well I usually go for large, sometimes medium if I really wanna show off my assets." Piper turns and looks at Alex with lust in her eyes and unconsciously licking her lips. Alex raises and eyebrows and smirks.
"But I think I might save the tight shirts for your own private show." She says softly. Glad that she mutes her mic whenever talking privately to Piper, and un-mutes it if they are making general conversation.
"You better. Otherwise I don't think I could contain myself."
Alex grins and checks her texts. She relates the correct sizes to Piper. Piper switches out some of the clothing. Then throws them over Alex's shoulder. And drags her to the register, relieving Alex from her carrying duties and soon as its their turn to check out. Alex stretches out her muscles after holding all the heavy books. They grab the bags and the team heads back to the SUV.
Alex asks them team abut anything they saw or noticed. There were a few guys checking out Piper or her, but nothing of note overall. They head to the office store of Pier's choice. Alex and Piper picking out what they need and the guys watching the surroundings as always.
Once back in the SUV, Alex asks "Anyone hungry? Any pit stops that need to make before returning to the apartment?" Piper suggests a deli and what she's wanting. Alex buys the two of them lunch to go. The guys take turns going in and buying their own.
"Okay team. Monitor the complex like Bradley detailed earlier. You can take turns getting your lunch break, say half and hour or so, then filter back into rotation and let someone else go. If you observe anything odd text or call me immediately. Otherwise regular check-ins are fine. I know surveillance gets boring sometimes, but it's the only way we can stay on top. We're proving ourselves every day not only to Piper but also the company that employs us. They pay attention to our daily security reports. So observation skills are key. We're salary not hourly, so be prepared to put in the time. I'll work with you if there are appointments or the like that you need to take care of. But for now, don't go planning any vacations or anything." Alex smirks.
"Hey Colton would you grab some bags in one hand on our way up?"
"Yes Alex. Are you ready to go Piper?"
"Yeah. Thank you for asking." Piper grabs their lunch and apparel, while Alex gets the books and desk lamps, and Colton most the rest of the office supplies.