I'm back! Sorry it took so long. I wrote this one-shot for the movie Carol, and people asked me to write more. Anyway, on to our girls. Important chapter, this one, Piper and Alex are telling Piper's parents about them ... Let's see how they react! It's not going to be pretty.
Disclaimer: I do not own the characters used in this story.
Piper moves into her dorm room a month after their "coincidental meeting", and a year quickly passes. She has lots of fun with her roommate Poussey, and meets with Alex and her mom at least four times a week. Most of the time Alex and Piper just hang out at the brunette's apartment, or at Piper's dorm room (when Poussey is out). Cuddling often turns into heated kisses and that often turns into much more.
Piper's parents insist she comes home for Christmas, but the blonde persuades her parents to let her celebrate New Year in the big Apple. She tells them she really wants to actually see the ball drop this year, as she finally lives in New York, and she can head back to her dorm room any time. Bill and Carol eventually let her go, and she squeals in excitement. What her parents don't know is that Alex will be joining her for the evening.
Alex takes her for dinner at the restaurant Diane works at, and the three of them toast after having dessert. The couple heads out onto Times Square, never letting go of the other. They sing along with the music, and cuddle up against each other to keep warm. When the ball drops and the new year officially begins, they kiss passionately, not giving a damn what anyone says or does. They're in love, and they're not afraid to show it.
Neither of them ever gets bored of being with the other. They try to do as much things together as they possibly can, but sometimes Alex has to be at a parental meeting at the school she's teaching at, or Piper can't get away from her schoolwork. Her studies take up quite some time, and she tries to persuade her lover into coming over anyway, but Alex doesn't budge. "Your studies are most important Piper, we'll have more than enough time to meet up and stuff."
The year quickly passes and Piper heads back to Connecticut per request of her parents. They're taking a few trips, and Piper doesn't do anything but lie on the beach all day in her bikini. Every single day, at least one guy walks up to her and offers to take her out for a drink, but she declines. She has a girlfriend, and she always wishes that she could be there with her. She misses her immensely (and let's face it, she wants to see Alex's hot body in cute bikini).
Piper heads back to her dorm at Barnard after the summer holidays and finds out that Poussey is still her roommate. She can't be happier about it, she genuinely likes the girl. She's supercool and totally okay with her being together with Alex. When she explains all that happened, Poussey smiles broadly; this is love in its truest form. These two are in love, and that won't change for the world.
Tonight is a very, very important night. Bill and Carol are visiting Piper at her Barnard dorm in New York, and the younger Chapman has told them that she has something to tell them. Piper has decided to tell her parents about her relationship with Alex. She loves her girlfriend more than anything in the world, and she owed it to her. Alex has not only helped her through so many things during that last semester at Litchfield High, she also loves Piper unconditionally. She wants her parents to know about the love and happiness she feels when she's with Alex, the possible outcomes be damned.
Piper and Alex are the Vause's apartment as her roommate Poussey has some friends over to have a drink with them. Diane is out for the night, apparently she has an exciting 'date' with someone she met at the restaurant. They're all cuddled up on the couch, underneath a soft blanket. Piper is practically sitting on Alex's lap as they're watching a rom-com. They're not paying too much attention though, they prefer making out. Soft kisses, tongues that gently meet each other and soft moans coming from both of them.
The kiss comes to a natural end, and Piper and Alex both open their eyes. Alex sees something in Piper's eyes, but isn't entirely sure what it is. Piper smiles broadly before pressing a soft kiss against the brunette's neck. She lowers her mouth to the older woman's pulse point and sucks softly. Piper and Alex have both marked the other before, nothing extraordinary, just a light hickey.
"Oohhh Pipes … mmm" Alex closes her eyes and throws her head back, giving Piper more room to use her tongue. Piper wastes no time, and does so. She leaves open-mouthed kisses all over her girlfriend's neck. She's in love with Alex's beautiful, pale neck. She nearly loses herself in the kisses, but realizes what popped up in her mind during their sensual kiss. She kisses up to Alex's jaw, ear and finally her mouth. One soft kiss, and then the blonde pulls back once again.
"Al?"
"Yes Pipes? Is something wrong?"
"No, babe … I, I just …" Piper looks down at her hands as she trails off. Alex places one finger underneath the younger girl's chin and lifts it up to kiss her. She smiles, and Piper knows she can ask or tell her anything.
"Alex, I want to tell my parents about … us."
Alex is stunned, she never suspected that Piper would be ready to tell her parents about them this soon. Maybe in a few months, or during the summer, but now? She never wanted to push her blonde into anything.
"Are you sure Pipes? We don't have to if you're not ready."
"I'm sure babe. I love you more than anything or anyone, and I want my parents to know about that. I don't even care what they say about it. I love you and want everyone to know."
"Okay, if you're 100% sure. We'll see when we can tell them. Are they coming into the city anytime soon?"
"Yeah, they'll be here in two weeks for dinner. I'll tell them I'm bringing someone with me."
"Okay, sounds good to me."
Alex kisses Piper for reassurance. A few people already know about them being together: Diane, of course, Polly, Piper's grandmother Celeste, Cal, and Poussey. The blonde's roommate had run into them kissing (and sometimes more, but they were covered up, thank God), but was very happy for them. Not many people found their true soulmate, that connection with someone that everyone wants. Alex had already noticed that they were turning heads when walking down the street. People were jealous of their relationship.
Piper is in her dorm, pacing across her room while Poussey watches her from across the room. She's freaking out, knowing that Alex will be there any minute now. They're meeting their parents at the restaurant, because it's easier for Bill and Carol (and honestly, Piper wants to minimalize the chance that one of them makes a scene in public).
A knock on the door startles her and she nearly jumps against the ceiling. She hears Poussey's chuckle, but quickly dismisses and nearly runs to the door. She's completely dressed already, wearing black skinny jeans and a beautiful maroon sweater that Alex bought for her, and black strappy heels. She had been so happy receiving it as a random gift, and had bought her lover something little in return. She unlocks the door to their room and opens it, gasping as she takes in Alex's appearance.
Alex decided earlier that night to do everything to charm Piper's parents even more so now that they would be informed that she and Piper were a couple. In order to do that, she's wearing a beautiful black dress that cuts off at the knee, with laced sleeves that reach her elbows. The neckline doesn't go too deep, as she wants to keep it somewhat appropriate for Bill and Carol. Both of them are wearing only light make-up, matching their outfits.
"Well look at you! Looking great Vause!" Poussey has come to see what Alex is wearing for tonight. She knows the importance of tonight's dinner, and is rooting for them. She knows that even if Bill and Carol don't approve, they'll still make it. Their connection is one out of a million, and it will take something huge to break it.
"Thanks. You ready babe?"
Piper takes a deep breath. "As ready as I'll ever be, Al. Let's go. See you tomorrow Poussey." Piper's roommate waves as Piper takes Alex's hand into her own and the older woman leads her out of the room. Heels clicking against the floor, they make their way to the elevator. Once they're in it, Alex wordlessly pulls the younger girl into an embrace in an attempt to calm her. She herself is a nervous wreck, but she tries to keep it together for her lover.
"It'll be fine Pipes, don't worry. Whatever happens, whatever they say, I love you my beautiful baby girl." Piper buries her face into Alex's shoulder and kisses it. Alex pulls back from the embrace and gently lifts Piper's face so she can kiss her girlfriend in assurance. They both smile, knowing that whatever happens, they'll make it.
"You WHAT?! This, this is a DISGRACE! Piper Elizabeth Chapman, you better are joking with us." Everyone in the restaurant has heard Carol Chapman's outburst. Piper has just told them the news about her and Alex. Bill and Carol were already suspicious when Alex showed up accompanying Piper, but what they had just heard came as an enormous surprise. Bill Chapman is completely silent, and doesn't look at his daughter nor her girlfriend. He seems embarrassed.
"I'm not joking mother, Alex and I are in love. We have been ever since I graduated. She's the most amazing person I have ever met, and I'm not letting her go." Piper looks her mother sternly in the eye. Alex is silent, not wanting to butt into the conversation when it's not needed. She does place a hand on Piper's thigh and squeezes it lightly to let the blonde know that she's here.
"And YOU!" Carol is pointing at Alex now and she stands up from her seat. "You filthy lesbian! You turned my daughter gay! How dare you?! What have we done to you! See, I told you this was going to happen Bill!"
Bill remains silent as he looks at hands in his lap, his expression unreadable. Piper loves her dad very much, but she doesn't know whether he's angry with her, embarrassed or something completely different.
"You should've just gone with what Larry could offer you! That was good boy Piper! He offered you his love and you had him put in prison! How could-" Piper feels her temper rising and she too stands up from her seat, shrugging off Alex's hand from her thigh.
"Alex didn't do anything to me! She shows me love better than anyone else ever could! And how dare YOU mention Larry in this conversation! Larry raped me! He fucking, he fucking raped me-" Alex now too stands up and puts her hand on Piper's back to rub it. She feels Piper's chest ready to let go of immense sobs and presses a light kiss to her temple.
"I can't believe you can say these things mother! I was fucking raped and you dismiss it like it's nothing! I can't believe you-"
A loud clap rings out through the restaurant and everyone around the Chapman's table gasps out. Willingly or not, they had witnessed their conversation getting out of hand, and now Carol had slapped her own daughter. Not softly, but extremely hard. What makes it worse that Carol used the hand her wedding ring was on, causing Piper's chin to have a big cut in it. Blood immediately seeps out of it and Alex turns to tend to it. In the meanwhile, Bill finally snaps out of his thoughts and stands up, pulling Carol out of the restaurant.
Alex quickly pulls a crying Piper into the restaurant's bathroom, and opens the tap to let the water run. She runs into a stall to get some toilet paper, not knowing what else to use, and wets it before gently putting it on her lover's cheek to try and stop from flowing out. It's not of very much use though, and she gets some new toilet paper for Piper to press against her bleeding cheek before quickly pulling her along. She picks up their jackets on the way and as they step out of the door, they see Bill and Carol arguing on the sidewalk. It's heated, but falls completely silent as Bill sees her daughter approaching them.
Piper is drained, pissed off and in a lot of pain, and Alex takes over for her. "Fuck you Carol, for doing this to your daughter. She's amazing, and you don't deserve to be her mother. Don't contact her unless you have an EXTENSIVE apology ready."
Alex turns her back to Carol Chapman, and pulls Piper along. They intertwine their hands and walk towards Alex's car. Before getting in, the brunette opens the passenger door for her girlfriend. She doesn't immediately let her get in though. She lifts her chin up lightly and smiles before pressing a soft kiss to her lover's lips. Piper hasn't stopped crying silently ever since Carol slapped her across the face, but she manages a weak smile in return. Alex guides her into the seat, closing the door for her before heading to the driver's side. She gets in, roars the engine and smiles reassuringly for a last time before pulling away from the curb and heading to the apartment.
Piper remains silent during the whole ride. She's hugging her knees and keeps her head buried in them, and Alex can clearly see her shoulders going up and down as she cries. Her heart breaks for the younger girl. She didn't expect Carol and Bill to accept them as a couple immediately, but this was just over the top.
"You okay Pipes?" Alex and Piper are cuddled up on the couch in the Vauses' apartment, the blonde sitting on Alex's lap with her head on the brunette's shoulder. The tears have stopped, just like the bleeding. Alex had offered taking her to the hospital to let them have a look at what looked like quite the cut. Piper had declined, but Alex had taken care of it once they got home.
Piper doesn't offer a verbal response, only shakes her before looking down again. She feels bad, really bad. Carol had not only insulted her, but her lover as well. The words hurt. She only wants to be happy after everything that had happened in the past, and she is at her happiest with Alex. The brunette always makes her feel good, no matter where they are or what they're doing. It feels amazing, and Piper really hopes she doesn't have to let go of her beautiful Alex.
As if reading her mind, Alex reassures her that she's not letting her go. She loves Piper with all her heart, and this doesn't change anything. If anything, it only strengthens her love for the younger girl. She knows Piper was born in a family of WASPs, but never wanted to be one herself. Alex is extremely proud of her girlfriend telling her parents about her relationship with the brunette, she's just disappointed that Carol could not for one second think about her daughter's happiness instead of her reputation.
After a few minutes of comfortable silence, Alex looks down and sees that her girlfriend is asleep. She stands up, holding the blonde in her arms and carrying her to the bedroom. Piper is sound asleep, and Alex has no problems changing her into a comfortable outfit (one of her own t-shirts, as she knows that Piper loves to sleep in them), and tucking her in. She too changes into a t-shirt and some cotton panties before getting in bed too and curling up behind her lover. She presses a kiss to her temple and nuzzles the soft blonde hair.
"I love you so much Pipes, goodnight."
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