9.

It has been three weeks since the Chapman clan left New York. It has been an eventful three weeks for Alex. She moved out of the hotel the day after Piper and them left. It just wasn't the same. She just didn't have the feel for it anymore. She expected to see the wave of blond hair next to the swimming pool or in the lobby surrounded by cameras or fans but she never saw any of that. She expected a little blond boy to come running at her at any moment shouting her name ready with what ever witty comment but that also didn't happen. So she looked through the classifieds. Found a perfect little place close to the library, packed her bags and off she went. Her work at her library started a couple of days later. Well to say that didn't work out is an understatement. After nearly breaking the managers hand she found on her ass right at that moment she got fired but laughed it off telling the manager that she cant fire her if she quits and told him where he can stick his job.

In the three weeks she has not heard anything related to Piper. Well that was up until this moment. Lying on her bed in her little apartment she was watching a live interview currently taking place. Through the interview she learned that the very stubborn Chapman has still not found a new nanny for her son. She got called for an audition the day they landed back in LA, nailed it obviously and they called her back two days later to say that she got the part.

Shooting will commence in two months time so in her words she has one month to find a new nanny for her son because she will have to spend at least one month with the nanny and her son to make sure she is completely happy with the new employee and that her son approves.

To Piper:

Still no nanny I see

Knowing that Piper is still in the live interview she did not expect a immediate reply, but she just had to text the blond. She finished watching the interview and as soon as the credits rolled sure enough came the reply.

To Alex:

Changed your mind?

To Piper:

Fuck No.

To Alex:

Clearly because I can see there is no improvement in the language *see no evil monkey emoticon*

To Piper:

Congrats with the new movie

To Alex:

Thanks. How is your job at the library going?

To Piper:

You mean how where your job at the library going

To Alex:

What did you do?

To Piper:

Why would you assume that it was my fault?

To Alex:

Maybe your sparkling, loving personality. You respond so warmly to everyone you meet.

To Piper:

Thanks for the sarcasm, but I will have you know this time it had nothing to do with my awesome personality but rather my temper.

To Alex:

Oh boy

Alex was still busy typing a reply when her phone informed her of an incoming call 'Piper Chapman'

"Hey" Alex smiles into the phone

"Hey" Piper offers a response and silence…. "How are you"

"All the better for hearing your voice"

"Glad to hear it. So what did you do to get fired from the library?"

"As I tried to explain to you I didn't do jack shit. The asshole manager grabbed my ass and I sort of almost kind of broke his fucking hand." Alex responds sounding annoyed with the manager all over again. Piper on the other hand is roaring with laughter "This is not funny Piper."

"oh my." The blond tries to catch her breath "I can only imagine. I would have loved to see it."

"Whatever" Alex dismisses her response "How is Cameron?"

"He's good. His been begging me for three weeks to send you pictures of the house and his room. Apparently he promised you some pictures. I just haven't gotten around to it yet?"

"Yeah before the whole baby sitter stunt he tried to pull he asked me if I cant work at a library close to you home so he can show me his room. I convinced him to send me some pictures instead."

"Text me your email address then I will help him with it tonight."

"Oaky well do" Alex agrees and again there is a silence between them but its never uncomfortable.

"So what are you going to do now" Piper breaks the silence after a minute or so.

"Definitely not going to find myself a baby sitting job" Alex laughs "No, I don't know. I think I am just going to hop around for a bit you know. See where life takes me."

"Sounds great Alex, really you must have a good time."

"I'm planning on it."

"Hey listen I have to go but maybe if you ever hop in the direction of LA" the blond pauses "you know, let me know. I am sure Cameron would love to see you."

"Sure thing Pipes, if I ever hop that way"

"Pipes?" Piper enquires about the unexpected nickname.

"It just kind off slipped out" Alex tries to explain but Piper interrupts her.

"I like it. Bye Al."

Alex smiles at her own nickname "See you around Pipes" and with that they hang up.

They both enjoyed the quick call maybe more than they both should have. They have only known each other for a very short while. Only been in each others company for a couple of days and yet it feels like they have been friends for a long time. They can speak to each other so easily. They can stay quiet in each others presence or on the phone for some time without it feeling uncomfortable. Alex can flirt with Piper and Piper does not feel uncomfortable about it at all. If she had to be honest with herself she will probably have to admit that she somewhat likes it. What's the harm in a little bit of flirting. Of course Larry threw a huge tantrum about the forwardness of the raven haired beauty the night of the dinner after they got back to their hotel room but Piper just dismissed it as him being over sensitive. She teased him that he is probably just jealous that a hot girl was flirting with her and not with him to which he admitted that yes, Alex is hot but her personality is definitely the total opposite and for that reason he does not find her attractive even in the slightest.

Sure enough after they ended the call Alex text Piper with her email address and a couple of hours later she got a notification of an incoming email.

There was quite a couple of attachments and by looking at the pictures she came to the conclusion that most of these pictures was probably taken by Cameron himself. Their was an over view look of his room complete with car bed and a shit load of toys. Then there would be a couple of blurry pictures of his toys. Like a train and a big truck and a remote control helicopter. Probably his favorite toys he wanted to show off. There wasn't much photos of the house per se. Apart from all the photos of Cameron's room there was a photo or two of the swimming pool and then his play area on the outside which had the usual jungle gym, sand pit, etc.

The last photo Alex opened was a bit unexpected and her breath caught in her throat. It's was a beautiful photo of Piper laughing and Cameron kissing her on her cheek. They look so happy. They look cute together and Piper looks gorgeous. Once again with a white shirt. Her blue eyes stands out and her mega watt smile takes Alex's breath away.

Piper at first protested against sending Alex a picture of herself. She tried to convince her son that maybe they should instead just send a picture of him on his swing or with his favorite toy, but he would have none of it. He wanted to send a picture of him and his mommy and he eventually ended up convincing Piper to add the picture.

To Piper:

Thank you for the pictures. Tell Cameron I love his room and toys.

To Alex:

M.P. I will tell him. Sorry they are so blurry. He insisted on taking them himself. *smiley*

To Piper:

I though as much… The last picture is my favorite. *flames emoticon*

To Alex:

He insisted against all protest that we should send it. It's a picture from a shoot we did together last week.

To Piper:

It's nice. Maybe you can so me the rest IF I hop that way sometime.

To Alex:

Night Al

To Piper:

Night Pipes

I know….. I am a bad person for taking so long. Sorry about that. Something is blocking the creativity in my brain. Lol.

Mortina Gelly: Sorry I didn't get this chapter to you on Monday already. How about I promise you another one later on latest tomorrow to make up for it? Thank you for the review.

Guest: They just have to have that almost instant connection, don't they? Thank you for the review.

Prooffice: You will find out how they meet up again soon. I promise. I am glad my story can make you laugh. Hopefully I it will never make you cry, but the ideas I have… well….. Lol Thanks for the review.

Icarriedawatermelon: You will find out soon enough how they meet up again. Next chapter or two. Thank you for the review.

JessTerr: Alex just has a way with words. Talking herself out of any situation. Lol Thank you for the review.

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WB79: Well Alex is not really one to hold back, is she? Thanks for the review.

PauliCN7: That is the feel I tried to create, because in all the fics I have read Larry is really, in your words, a dumb ass. I tried to create a different feel even though he is still in "the way" so to speak there has to be a good side to him, right? Thank you for the review.

DoubleRG: I am sorry I didn't give you the double update you wanted. I will work on that. Lets see what Alex does, shall we? Thank you for the review.

Okay so I have written down a couple of ideas over the last few days of where I want to go with this. If some of my ideas flows I know the majority of you are going to hate me and probably start a petition which bans me from ever writing a fanfic again. Hahahahaha. But lets see where I go with this. I am still unsure.

Hope you enjoyed.

M