Hey guys, Here's the next chapter...

to Nellesalvador: I totally understand where you are coming from, I have included Scarlett in here to show that Piper is still holding on to Alex, the fact she looks like Alex ... Piper can't let go of Alex no matter how long it's been because they are destined to be together. Also it adds a little bit of suspense and I want you to feel like she's annoying, but also to feel sorry for her because she clearly really likes Piper and it's not her fault she can't fill Alex's place. I hope you still enjoy the story though..Alex will be coming up in the next few chapters.

izzielg - I know, I'm sorry - I have a 2 year old daughter who keeps me busy so if frequent updates are wanted, they're gonna have to be a bit shorter! ^_^ Also, I'm not great at drawing things out, I always rush to get to the good bits, so, even though this isn't gonna be a really long fic, I want it to last a bit longer :) Pc. . ,

honeyjoy888, JessTerr and dillydill11 - thanks for your continued support :) Thank you all for your reviews! Some of you have guessed what's going to happen.

I know you all dislike the concept of Scarlett but I needed to have her in the story to prove a point.

Enjoy and as always, Please review :) Lise xx

The day of Piper and Scarlett's date had come around fast and Piper woke up to a message from her on her phone. "Hey, Are you still on for tonight? ?xx"

Piper smiled and rolled her eyes, she was already starting to see that Scarlett was actually quite needy. She typed out a message back on her phone. "Yeah, of course, see you at 6 xx"

Piper grabbed breakfast and headed into work. Nicky was already there setting up the lye and oils.

She looked up when she saw Piper come in. "Ready for your big date tonight?"

"Y'know, Not really."

"Come on Chapman! She is smoking hot. If you don't want her, I'll take her myself."

Piper laughed. "Well, let me get the first date out of the way and I'll let you know how it goes from there."

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6pm had arrived and Piper was waiting for Scarlett to arrive at the apartment. She had chosen a tight fitting black dress and had curled hair hair. She had gained a little bit of weight recently but the curves suited her. She wondered what Alex would think of her with curves. She'd never had them before. When she was with Alex she used to run every day, she was incredibly toned and thin but she lost the passion for running once she got out of prison.

She was snapped out of her thoughts by a knock on the door. She checked her appearance one last time before heading out to meet Scarlett.

"Hey, Woah you look stunning." Scarlett gushed as she kissed Piper on the cheek.

"You don't look too bad yourself!" Piper said, as she looked at Scarlett. She had made a real effort and Piper was not blind, this girl was gorgeous. Her long dark locks hung down past her shoulders. She was wearing a dark blue dress that hugged in all the right places.

Scarlett caught Piper checking her out and Piper could see a smug look wash over her, as if she was mentally praising herself for her choice in dress.

They took a cab to the restaurant Piper had chosen. As they sat down the waiter brought the menu.

"mm, this all looks so nice! – What are you going to order, Piper?"

Piper looked down the menu. "I think I'm gonna go for the yellow curry with rice."

Scarlett nodded. "I'll get the same."

Piper glanced up and smiled.

"So, Have you been busy today?" Piper questioned as she sipped her wine.

"Yeah, We are looking at opening a new branch so I've been in meetings all day with different realtors."

Piper felt like she had to force the conversation and was starting to feel awkward. She coughed and cleared her throat.

"Wow, this wine. I just have to go to the bathroom."

Piper stood and gave her best apologetic smile before striding to the bathroom. Once inside she ran the cold water over her hands and wrists before sighing heavily.

She sat down in a stall and called Nicky. "Nick, Jesus, I'm really struggling here, it's going to shit. I just don't have anything to talk to her about."

"Christ, Piper, you have been in there what, half an hour. Get to know her better, ask about her fuckin dog. I don't know. Make an effort."

"Can we push the drinks forward? Like, so we have to rush this dinner?"

Piper heard the bathroom door swing open.

"I gotta go…"

"Piper? Are you ok?"

Scarlett was standing outside the stall.

Piper inwardly groaned. "Um, Yeah! I just had to pee. I'll be right out."

She flushed the toilet and walked out to see Scarlett standing by the bathroom sinks, she gave her a small smile.

"Look, Piper. If you wanna just call it a night, we can." She walked up to Piper and stood in her personal space. She leant in to Piper's ear.

"Or we can make it interesting."

She had already walked Piper back into the wall so she was effectively trapped.

"You need to loosen up. I think I can help you."

Scarlett grabbed Piper by the hand and pushed her into one of the stalls. Both girls were breathing heavily and Piper was starting to give in to the physical need she was feeling. She closed her eyes and tried to imagine Alex. It wasn't easy but she decided to just go with what was happening to her. Scarlett kissed her passionately, her tongue roaming Piper's mouth. Piper could barely breathe, the last person she had slept with was Alex and she just kept telling herself she needed this, to move on.

She tried to take more control over the situation by hitching Scarlett's dress up. Scarlett gasped at Piper's bold move and took her hand to guide her to where she needed it most. Piper, moaned slightly as her hand met Scarlett's core, much wetter than she had anticipated.

Scarlett came quickly, her head thrown back against the wall of the stall, her mouth forming an O shape. Once she had come down from her high, Piper rested her forehead against hers, both girls breathing heavily. "Can I do you?" Scarlett used the line that Piper had used the first time she had slept with Alex and Piper inwardly groaned that everything reminded her of Alex.

"I think that would be nice but I also think our food is probably on the table getting cold and then we have to meet Nicky.." Piper said, trying to throw Scarlett off. She wasn't ready to let anyone else other than Alex touch her that way.

Piper gave Scarlett a quick kiss and then pulled her out of the stall, quickly fixing her dress and hair before they went back to their table.

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Both girls turned up at the club, Nicky was already waiting with drinks, chatting to some girl who was openly flirting with her. Piper chuckled as she walked over to them with Scarlett close behind her.

"Hey, Chapman, you made it. This is Emma, she's here with a friend who hasn't turned up yet. Hey Scarlett.."

Nicky winked at Scarlett and Scarlett laughed and shook her head.

The mood was light and Piper and Scarlett had a drink before they moved to the dance floor, their bodies swaying and bouncing to the beat of the music. Nicky had joined them and was now dancing with Emma who was still waiting for her friend to arrive. Suddenly Piper noticed Nicky had stopped dancing and was standing completely still, her face a picture of both horror and disbelief. When she followed Nicky's line of vision she too was struck. "Oh Fuck." Piper muttered as she stepped in front of Nicky.

"Nicky, we have to go. Come on, we don't have to do this here…you're just getting better.."

Of course it was too late as Emma had ran towards her friend and dragged her over. "This is my friend, Lorna Morello."

Lorna's face had also gone ashen when she had realised who was standing in front of her. It was quite surreal, actually, like a Litchfield reunion.

Nicky pushed past them all and fled the club. Piper and Lorna both rushed after her, Piper shouting to Scarlett that she was sorry.

"NICKY….. NICK, COME BACK! DON'T RUN YOU NEED TO FACE THIS."

Piper turned to Lorna. "Hey Lorna, It's nice to see you again but I'm gonna have to go and try to calm Nicky down before she does something stupid."

"I'm comin with ya."

"Lorna, I really don't think that's a great idea."

"I don't care, I need to talk to her."

Piper couldn't believe what was happening, she knew Nicky would be freaking out about this. She sighed, ran her hand through her hair, messaged Scarlett that she was sorry she had to leave and then led Lorna home with her.