Chapter three

PIPER POV

My phone rang just as I headed out the doors, finally done with my shift. It was Cal.

"Cal?" I asked into the phone as I put it toward my ear and walked down the street towards home. "Why are you calling now? Isn't it like 4 am there?"

"I've been up 'til now. I know you had work so I didn't want to disturb you while you were working" he said. His voice sounded sad and he seemed to be crying.

"Cal? Are you okay?" I asked a little concerned. I knew my parents were shit and it can't be easy for Cal to be alone with them. I also knew that he hadn't had it very easy at middle school and I was afraid that the same could happen with him now that he was attending high school.

"I just miss you. You have been gone for a month, but I still miss you every day. I didn't know I liked to hang with you that much." he said, and this broke my heart. I missed him too. So much. There had been many days where I had missed him so much that I had even considered taking a plane home.

"Oh Cal. I miss you too," I said.

"I know," he said. "But you have other people to be with. You have that girl Polly. I don't have any friends, and I miss you. One thing was when Danny moved out because then I still had you, but now that you have moved out too, I don't have anyone. Except for Grandma" he said, and just as I thought my heart couldn't break any more, it did.

"Cal, I understand that this is hard, okay? But I just want you to know that I love you, Danny loves you, Grandma loves you, okay? And I had it like this when I started high school too and now too, you know? I didn't say it to you, of course, I didn't want you to be sad for me, but I didn't have any friends. All my friends went to that private school, while I went to the public one where I didn't know anyone. And now, I am attending a university in a country where I don't know anyone. But you know what? It always works out. You always get new friends, meet new people." I tried to brighten him up, but the thought of me not being there for him crushed me.

"It is easy for you to say. Who doesn't want to be friends with you?"

"Cal, you are super cool and super nice. You are a good person and a good friend. I always looked forward to coming home from school thinking that we would make some toast and watch Grey's Anatomy. It has always been my favorite part of the day. You will get new friends. Persons who don't want to be friends with you are just losers, really"

He laughed a little before he talked "Thanks. I do miss our toast and Grey's Anatomy time. I hate to say it because I know this is your dream, but I really just want you to come home."

"Sometimes I just want to come home too. Yes, I have gone away, but not forever." I said the last part more to ensure me than him. "I am gonna come home again, you know? And we will see each other to Christmas"

"Are you going to move back home after graduating?" he asked. I don't really know how to read his voice. It didn't sound enthusiastic but not sad either.

"I guess so," I said. I haven't actually given it a lot of thought. I love it here in New York, I really do, but I don't think I can manage to live in another country than my family forever.

"No, you are not are the right answer," he said.

"But…" I didn't have time to finish my sentence as he interrupted me.

"You are staying in New York, okay? I know how much you love it there, and I actually think that I am going to move to America too. Maybe not to New York, but somewhere, and it would be very annoying if just a year after I get there, you are going to move back home."

"What about Danny then?"

"He can move there too. People need doctors there too," he said, he has actually given this idea a thought. I would love it is they came here too.

"Okay then" I simply said as I opened the door to the hallway and went straight for the staircase.

"I'll go to bed now. I am actually tired, and now that I have been crying, I am extra tired"

"Okay, bye. Talk to you later"

"Sure, bye babe" and with that, he hung up the phone. I was almost up the stairs and I stopped for a second to put my phone back into my pocket.

I had agreed with Polly to meet her at our dorm right after my shift. My shift would end at 10 pm, right in time to go into town and do something. Polly and I had fast formed a friendship and I already loved her and counted her as my best friend. She was fun to hang out with, and we had a lot in common.

I found my keys in my pocket and opened the door.

"Hi, hon," I said as stepped in. I had expected to only come home to Polly, but I had wrong. Instead of only Polly being in our dorm, there were two boys. I knew who one of the boys was, he was Pete, this guy Polly has her eye on. The other boy, I didn't know who it was. I figured he was a friend of Pete, maybe his dorm mate. The boy was just as tall as me and he had brown hair. He was fairly cute, but he didn't really spark anything in me.

"Hi, P. This is Pete and his friend Larry," Polly said to me, introducing the boys to me.

"How ya goin'?" Pete said with his Australian accent.

"Hi" was all Larry said.

"They have invited us to go to a club" Polly explained

"A club? What club?" I asked. I knew the rules in America, and I knew that since Polly and I are under 21, we can't access a club.

"One downtown. You know Pete and Larry are juniors, they can get us into one. They know someone" Polly said

"Someone dardy," Pete said.

"I don't know you guys. What if the plan doesn't work out? What if we end up in prison?" Larry said very concernedly.

"Relax wog. We won't go to prison" Pete said. It was easy to figure out which one of them was the cool one, or in Pete's words, the dardy one.

"So, what do you say P?" Polly asked

"Let's do it," I said. I am afraid of this blowing, but then I would have a great story in some years. I am in New York and I have to use this opportunity to live a little.

PIPER POV

It didn't take long to get to the club. The club was pretty big and crowded with people. Polly and I got in without any trouble, even though the look on Larry's face should have had the guard concerned.

We stepped into the club and found a round table on the right. It wasn't any chairs around the table though, so we would be standing. Pete and Larry went to the bar to get us all something to drink. Meanwhile, me and Polly stood at the table and just took in the sight that was the club.

"So what do you think about him?" Polly asked me as we both were done eyeing the place.

"Pete? He is cool" I said, deep down in my heart I understood that she was referring to Larry, but I wanted her to confirm it.

"Not Pete, you idiot. Larry. He is only here for you" she said.

"For me? Why?" I asked. I had never seen Larry in my life and here I was, being told that he was here for me.

"Yeah, he likes you. He has seen us together, but not as a creepy stalker. And since we were going out, Pete thought it would be a great opportunity for you two to get to know each other." she said looking back at the guys that were now ordering.

"I think he is a little boring. He isn't really my type."

"Don't you think he is cute?" she asked smiling still looking at the guys.

"Do you?" I asked a little sarcastic. She gave me a look, that told me to behave and be nice to him.

"He is cute, but I am not attracted to him. That's all" I defended myself.

"Come on, Pipe. Give the guy a chance. He really likes you" she said. Now Pete and Larry were heading this way, and with them, they had a tray with eight shots of what I assumed was tequila and four beers. This was going to be a long night.

"Okay, but he better not try to do anything," I said quietly so they wouldn't hear as they reached the table. When they put the tray down, Pete gave everyone two shots each and raised his hand with one of the shots.

"To living life," Polly said.

"To living life," we all said it, even though I found it kinda cringy, and shot our heads back. It wasn't my first try on tequila, but I still don't get used to the burn. Pete grabbed his other shot and the rest of us followed his motions.

"Cheers!" he said before the four of us shot our head back once more. I am not that much lightweight, but I could already feel the alcohol in my system.

Just as I got my beer, Polly took my hand and dragged me to the dance floor, and the boys followed us. We danced for a little while and just before we were going to take a break, Hips Don't Lie by Shakira started to play through the speakers and Polly dragged me back to the dance floor.

The songs just got better and better, and I got sweatier and sweatier. We were probably on and off the dance floor for an hour, and to be honest I was exhausted. I was tired after work and the thought of going out wasn't that appealing, but I am happy I came. After Bailando by Triana Iglesias was over, we got back to our table. I was so thirsty after dating that I drank my beer in one gulp.

"I am just going to get a refill," I said to Polly. I tiredly walked my way to the bar, just as I saw Polly dragging Pete onto the dance floor as a calm song stated. I felt a little bad for Larry, but I pushed the thought to the back of my mind as I reached the bar.

"One margarita please," I said to the bartender.

"A little cold for a margarita, don't you think?" I heard a husky voice on my side say. I looked over to see a girl leaning over the counter.

"Alex!" I said as I recognized her. After I recognized it was her, I took a good look at her. She looked so sexy when she stood beside leaning her body to the counter as she checked me out. She was wearing black skinny jeans with a read, tight v-neck t-skirt and a black leather jacket. Her hair was loose and long, and she didn't have much makeup on, just some eyeliner, mascara and a light lipstick.

The first time I saw Alex in the diner I found her very attractive and extremely hot. I can see when a girl is hot, but I am not used to be attracted to other girls. I have always thought that I had it in me, but I never thought I would feel like this. I just feel very drawn to her and intimidated by her, and I don't even know her. And then we talked today, and it was just so easy. I didn't have to think about what I should say, and I wasn't nervous, I was just very happy to talk to her. Now I just want to spend some more time with her, which is why I agreed to study together.

"Hi, kid. We've got to stop meeting like this" Alex said adding a little chuckle at the end. Her green eyes were burning into mine, and I couldn't look away and break our connection. "What are you doing here?" she asked, "you are not allowed, kid"

"Me and my friend are here with some guys who let us in," I said and pointed towards my table. Polly and Pete were back at the table with Larry. They were having some conversation with him, but he was staring over to were me and Alex was standing, clearly not paying attention to the conversation. Alex turned to look where my finger pointed, and when she saw the way Larry stared at us, she gave him a little smirk which made him realize he was and then he blushed a little before he took his gaze somewhere else.

"Boyfriend?" Alex asked, probably assuming Larry only looked at us that way out of protection over his girlfriend.

"Who? Larry? No! I don't even know him. His and my roommate are, I don't know, dating or something. So they thought it would be nice if me and Larry were here together. He is kinda awkward though" I said thinking back to when we were dancing and Larry wanted us to dance together.

"Hmmm, okay. So about that study partner thing, you still up for that?" Alex said, suddenly giving me nervous-vibes. I haven't spent a lot of time with her, but she has been very confident in our prior meetings, this is what draws me to her in the beginning. So I found it very attractive that she also had this nervous side. She has layers.

"Of course. When?" I asked. I could see that she relaxed immediately with my answer.

"Well, I am all done with the algebra. But what is I get your number and we can talk more about it?" she asked, getting her phone out of her pocket and gave it to me. I quickly tapped my number letting her save it. She wrote something like a name before she wrote me a text that simply said 'Hi, it is Alex'.

"Okay, thanks. I'll let you go back to your friends" she said and walked away towards a table on the left. I watched her go to a table crowded with girls, and as she approached them, I could hear them cheer on her. I wondered if she had hesitated about approaching me, but I wasn't let thinking long before Polly came and dragged me to the dance floor again.

As we danced, I took some glances over to Alex and her group. Every time I glanced over, she was staring towards me. I even locked eyes with her once. She was staring at me and I was staring at her. More and more lust grew in me as I danced, and I could see her eyeing me from the distance.

"Who is she?" Polly asked as we danced. She had clearly seen the glances between us, like, who hadn't?

"Just someone from school" I answered. Now that is technically right, but I haven't actually ever seen her at school. I have only seen her at the diner and the cafe, but after today, I will probably see more of her at school.

"Do you like her?" she asked. I love Polly, but does she have to ask so many questions?

"No," I said not really convincing.

"Piper," she said, I could tell that she was getting tired of me not giving her enough answers. But what was it to tell? I just met the girl and I have only had two conversations with her. I mean, I am interested and I do feel intrigued by her, but there isn't really much to go by at the moment.

"A little, I guess. I don't really know her" I finally answered her.

"Oh my god, someone has finally cached Piper's eye," she said a little louder than what I was comfortable with.

"Shhhhhhhh!" I told her, satisfied with my reaction she kept on dancing. I glanced over at Alex again, but she wasn't there, so I just kept on dancing. Some minutes passed, and then Polly turned towards me.

"Oh my god!" she quietly said, "she's coming over here!"

"What?" I said, starting to feel a little panicked. She was coming over here?

"Yeah, here she comes. Oh my god, she has to be into you too" Polly said sounding like she was a mother who just waited for her son to get married.

"Shut up! And don't look at her!" I said panicked.

"Here she comes!" she sounded over-enthusiastic.

"Act cool, and look the other way" I hissed through my teeth so Alex wouldn't hear me. Polly turned back to Pete, just as I felt someone grab my arm. I turned around, and just as Polly had said, there she was standing, all tall and gorgeous.

"Hi," she said with a smirk.

ALEX POV

Turns out, Sylvie didn't want to come to the club today. So I ended up being the third wheel, but I was happy about it and it all was because a certain blonde who walked into the club shortly after me.

Now I am just sitting at my table trying to not watch her as she moves her body elegant with the music, and I certainly try not to think about how fucking hot she looks while she does it. I am really happy that Sylvie isn't here right now, I don't want to be an ass, I really don't, but there is just something with Piper that draws me towards her. And she isn't just a physically good to look at, it is great to talk to her too, even though we have just talked two times. I guess the phrase 'don't judge a book by its cover' really is true. I did that with her, but it turns out that she is even better on the inside.

All the girls that I came with are out on the dance floor, but I am just sitting and watching as Piper let herself loose. I glance over at my crowd and smile when I watch Nicky and Lorna dancing together. Lorna has put up a lot of bullshit for Nicky to go through, and I am just happy they can just be at the moment.

I glance over at Piper again, only to catch her looking at me. Our eyes lock and I can't take them away. I get more and more turned on the more I watch her, and I don't think I have enough willpower to stay away from her. Sylvie is the last of my thoughts right now.

I walk over to the bar to get a shot before I go over to where Piper is dancing. As I get closer, I can hear her friend talk about me to her and Piper appear a little panicked. This does not panic me though, I don't think she is panicking because she doesn't want me around. I grab her arm and turn her around.

"Hi," I say with a smirk on my face. She looks drop-dead gorgeous tonight. She is wearing skinny jeans with a tight crop top. Her hair is loose and lightly curled, giving a natural look. She doesn't have much makeup on, only some mascara and a light lipstick. She is wearing high heels, which only make her hot legs even hotter.

I could see the boy, who stared at us earlier on, stare at us again. If I am honest, I got kinda jealous when I thought he was her boyfriend, but having her reassure me that they don't even know each other, really made my night. At least I won't get too much competition from his side. Wait, what am I thinking? I have a girlfriend, I shouldn't care if other people are single or not, but when it comes to Piper, I do.

"Hi" she answered a little shy but also a little intrigued. I dragged her away from her friends and toward an empty spot on the dance floor.

"Do you want to dance?" I asked. Not waiting for an answer I just started to move to the music and she soon followed. It was a pretty beat up song, so we both were just having fun dancing to it.

We danced synchronized even to this song, and then there came a new song onto the speakers. This song was a little more challenging and it was meant to be a more seductive song. I grabbed her waist and held my hands there as I felt her move majestically. I was a little afraid that she would find it to soon and get scared off, but she didn't, she just swayed her hips even more. Game on.

We danced a long time as I lost count for many songs ago. Piper was dancing in front of me, so her back is up against my front. She was so close that I could smell the wonderful smell of her shampoo. My hands were still placed on her hips as they swayed in sync with the music. Piper was almost winning our little game, and I couldn't have that to happen. I let my hand slide up and down her sides, while I move in sync with her.

We keep dancing like that for a little while, our bodies hot from the dancing and the lust of each other. After a while, there comes a new song on, and Piper turns. Now it is in front to front. I can feel her warm breath against my throat, and my eyes are long lost in her deep blue eyes. Our heads just keep getting closer and closer, and I pull her close into my body if that is possible.

I want her so much right now. I have never wanted to just grab their faces into a passionate kiss as I do at this exact moment. I lean into her and I can see her biting her lower lip. God if I only can get more tuned one by one little movement. I take my hand to cup her face before I finally close the gap between our lips.

Kissing her was like sweet sweet heaven. Our first kiss was passionate and hot. I kissed her lower lip and very quickly taking my tongue out and asking for permission to enter. When she let me, my tongue met hers. We kissed in sync, not once did our heads bump. The kiss was so passionate jet still so soft, that I didn't even think it was real. Our lips melted together as we both took our time to memorize this feeling. She tasted a mix between tequila and beer and something that is just the taste of her. Way too soon I was out of breath. I broke our connection biting her lower lip ever so slightly.

When we broke the connection, I took a good look at her beautiful face. Her makeup was slightly sludged after dancing. Her lips were swollen. She was beaming. Her smile went from ear to ear. She had the most killing smile I had ever seen.

I grabbed her hand, dragging her to the bathroom hallway. My intentions were for us to keep this going in the bathroom, but I was closed and I couldn't wait anymore. So I soon found my hand reaching for her face, closing the gap once more.

This kiss was anything but soft, it was intensely filled with lust. Our hands were soon tangled in each other's hair or wrapped around the other person. Our bodies were moving seductively against each other, and I could feel a big ache in my stomach. She moans ever so lightly when I pushed her up against the wall. Her moan was deep and she tilted her head back as she did it. I took this opportunity to leave kisses all over her neck and gave her a little bite in the ear. Good for her that it was Friday because she would have me all over her when she woke up tomorrow.

My hands captured her hands over her head and our tongues were battling each other. She tasted of alcohol and lipstick, but on her lips, it was the greatest test there is. Our kiss didn't even break as someone exited the bathroom. We were way too lost in each other to even register that someone exited.

After some time our kisses got lazier. We were both out of breath and we weren't in the same rush as we were moments earlier. I wanted her so much, but I don't want to take advantage of her. I don't want to get lost in her while I have a girlfriend, even though it feels like I am cheating more on Piper than on Sylvie.

Way sooner than I liked, her friend appeared in the hallway. She was apparently getting tired, she was a little embarrassed as she realized she was interrupting us, but she took Piper's arm anyway and I was left watching her go for the second time this day. Piper looked over her shoulder as she took Polly's hand, and giving me a little wave with the other.

I was smiling as I watched her go, and as I got back to my friends. I was smiling as I walked home a little later, and I was smiling as I went to bed

God, this girl is going to be the death for me.

A/N: This is the chapter I have been the most nervous about. I wasn't planning on them charing their first kiss jet, but it just happened. I know some of you didn't want Sylvia and Larry drama, and I promise Sylvia won't stick around for a long time, and we probably won't see much more of Larry either.

Takk!