"Yes!" Alex snapped, frustrated at the interruption.
"That's hardly a professional manner answering the work phone Alex." Came the voice on the other end of the line.
Alex whole body stilled. "Sylvie?"
"Yes. I think we need to talk don't you?"
o0o
Shaking herself out of her shocked stillness Alex snapped "No not really. Anything we needed to say was said years ago."
"Maybe," Sylvie replied calmly "but if you expect us to be working together then we need to do so professionally."
Alex closed her eyes. Taking a calming breath she answered "We wont be working together. Carrie is dealing with the PoPi brand. You like Carrie remember. Things will be fine."
Sylvie sniggered. "OK your choice, don't say I didn't offer. Just so you know I am staying at the plaza, I will be here for the next 4 hours." And before Alex could respond the line went dead.
"Fuck!" Alex swore, throwing the phone across the room watching it shatter. "Fuck fuck fuck!"
She saw the door open and Nicky's head appear. "Everything OK boss?" She asked tentatively.
"No!" Alex snapped. Wiping her hand down her face she beckoned Nicky in. "Did the person who called give a name to you?" She started, wondering just how open Sylvie was really being.
"No." Nicky frowned, "they just said it was London about the launch."
Alex nodded but said no more.
"Alex what's wrong?"
"I cant talk about it Nick, I am meant to be meeting Boo, shit."
"OK..." Nicky looked concerned and a little hurt, making Alex feel guilty.
She sighed, "I'm sorry Nicky, it is not because I don't trust you. It is complicated. It is my history coming back to haunt me. My past, that I am terrified will destroy Piper."
"A woman?" Nicky thought of the many women of Alex's past that she knew of, none of whom left happy granted, but none she could think of that would hurt Piper.
"Yes. No-one you know. I'm talking years ago."
"So how can she hurt Piper?"
"Because she is the CEO of the London hotel."
"Ah, OK." Nicky nodded. "And she knows you and Piper are an item?"
"No! God no, if she did that would be it. No it is bad enough she knows Barneys is involved. Fuck!" Alex swore again in frustration. "Nick I need to go out. Call Boo, tell her you will go with her to the unit, she wants to check everything is ready, I think she has a date to give the girls. Go make sure she behaves."
"OK. I thought you needed to see Boo though?" but seeing Alex merely shake her head Nicky nodded and asked, "are you going on the bike?"
Alex shook her head "No, the car. Here." she threw keys for the bike at Nicky, grabbed her briefcase along with a bag of PoPi product and was gone before Nicky had a chance to point out taking Boo on the bike might not be the wisest choice.
o0o
"When did you say your mother was coming?" Piper groaned looking at Polly as if she had announced the world was ending.
Polly smirked "Our mothers Piper, not just mine and its not my fault, they should be here this afternoon no specific time was given. They will probably have lunch first, you know what they are like, and with a bit of luck they will bump into people far more important than us so we will be spared."
Piper snorted, "Oh no, if this is a point scoring exercise they will be here, my mother will be making out like she is a regular visitor and I am just her mere lackey. We had better tidy the kitchen area I can do without a lecture on cleanliness this morning on top of everything else."
Polly followed Piper into the kitchen area grinning, "While the sex sounds good, this lesbian relationship thing hasn't done much to improve your self confidence. What happened to being your own person now, standing up to your parents?"
"Yeah that only applies when I have time to prepare, not an unexpected drop in visit. Look at me! I have on clothes she wont approve of, no make-up and we have Boo due to descend at any minute with Alex, and I can just imagine the impression she will create."
Polly nodded more sympathetically this time. "Alex will keep her under control and we have all the stuff ready to go, she will know not only is the situation in hand but we have finished ahead of schedule."
Piper knew Polly was right and part of her, a big part, was excited to see Alex; she just wished her mom was not going to be there too.
The sound of a car engine made Piper glance at her watch, "Alex said she wouldn't be here for another hour!" she hissed at Polly her hands automatically going to straighten her hair.
"OK deep breaths we can do this, we are grown women." Polly said in the hopes of calming Piper but even Polly heard the note of nervousness in her own voice. Moving to the door Piper plastered a smile on her face and opened it.
"Mom, hey, you are early. Mrs Harper, welcome. Come in, Polly is just making coffee, perfect timing."
Ushering the two women into the unit Piper was relieved to see Polly was more than ready to take over kissing first her mom then Pipers too, she let them both admire her almost there bump, answered questions patiently on her eating and sleeping habits as well as questions Piper thought were far too personal to share with anyone other than a gynaecologist. Shaking her head she fetched the coffee and said "Can we give you a tour?"
"Oh Piper, I know this baby stuff is boring for you but you should be taking notes it will be you one day."
"I doubt that very much!" Piper muttered but smiling she sat nursing her coffee and let the questions continue. Reaching for her phone she saw a message from Nicky and opening it stifled a grown.
"Something wrong?" Her mother asked noticing her frown.
"Err, yes we were expecting some people from Barneys in an hour, they need to check on the order…"
"There not coming?" Polly interrupted desperately, she had begun viewing the possible interruption as a good thing.
"Oh no, they are coming, but now." She looked meaningfully at Polly, "Carrie is coming, with Nicky!"
"Oh!" Polly's eyes widened the implications of the two unpredictable characters meeting their parents not at all appealing. "We had better get this tour started then." she hastily agreed.
"Oh I am sure they wont mind us sitting here quietly while you conduct business." Carole stated confidently, "it will be nice actually to see you in action."
"Hmm…" Piper could tell there was going to be no distracting her mother, but also not wanting to give her a chance to criticise she began explaining to Polly's mom the various product they were making for the launch and gathered a few samples for them both to take away. Things were going well, both women seemingly impressed with how organised they were. The sound of a motor cycle broke the relative peace however and Piper heard Polly groan as she too heard the noise and realised what it meant. Quickly leaving her mom Piper hastened to the door but was not quite quick enough as just before she could open it, desperately hoping to warn the women outside, they burst through the door.
"Yo! PoPi squad, inspection time!" Nicky called, stopping the instant she caught Pipers frantic expression.
Boo however did not catch the silent plea and her entrance a call of "OK blondie, the boss is away get your kit off!" Was met with shocked gasps from her mother and Polly, while a confused Mrs Harper asked "who are these people?"
Groaning but still slightly amused at the sight before her, Piper took a deep breath, "Nicky, Carrie, let me introduce you to our mothers! Carole Chapman, Miranda Harper." Nicky looked suitably guilty, if only for a brief second; while Boo leant forward and wrapped first Miranda then Carole in a hug.
"A pleasure!" she grinned. "You will have to excuse my attire." she nodded down at the outfit which had Piper now biting her lip to stop laughing. Boo was wearing cut of denim jeans a vest top which displayed her full array of tattoos to their full advantage and a dark head scarf tied round her head. Pulling it off when she saw Pipers amused expression she said, "Protects the hair!"
Polly was chuckling too now, as both their mothers looked even more horrified when, scarf removed, Boo's shaven hairstyle was revealed.
"You work at Barneys?" Carole asked disbelief and a whole load of judgement evident in her tone.
"Oh no," Boo grinned "I represent the hotel chain your wonderful daughters are launching in."
"It was you who was with them in Hartford?" Miranda asked, all her previous good humour gone, replaced by sneering disdain.
"I was indeed and I am here today to see how close we are to being ready to go and to deliver the exciting news we fly next week, Tuesday to be precise."
Carole meanwhile had been eyeing up Nicky, her hair now more wild and windswept than ever, she was leaning casually against the shelving unit sniffing bars of soap searching for her 'Nicky' scent, Carole was eyeing her as if she expected to see her pocket the produce.
"I have seen you before." She mused, as Piper prayed Nicky did not confirm that yes she had been at the lunch Pipers mom had invaded on the tip off of Larry. She saw Carole frown deepened at Nickys lack of response. "You rode that machine here? Tell me, is that standard Barneys transport?" She turned her glare on Piper, "That other woman, the one at your apartment, she rode a bike too, she made you get on it. You said she was from Barneys."
"That's Alex." Nicky grinned. "The boss. Its her bike we have today, she had err, something come up." She looked a little uncomfortable sensing Piper had questions and not wanting to get into that or hand Mrs Chapman any further ammunition when she was quite clearly not amused as it was.
"OK Piper, I think we have seen more than enough." Carole Chapman sneered. "We will leave you to your business meeting." She spat out the words scornfully towards the four women before her. as if she was certain that some kind of illegal deal was about to go down. "I will send your father your regards." And without waiting to see if Miranda was following g her Carole left.
Miranda seemed more reluctant to leave her daughter. "Polly, are you sure you should be doing this in your condition? Maybe Piper could handle it."
"Mom, just go, it will be fine don't worry I will call you when we get back."
They watched her leave and Boo moved to open the door and watch them drive away before she turned with a grin, "Well I am guessing they weren't expecting us!" She looked at Piper, "sorry Alex couldn't make it blondie, I am sure she would have been much more discreet!"
"Where is she?"
"She had a meeting come up." Nicky answered vaguely, "she didn't have time to call before but I am sure she will when she is finished. In fact why don't we go meet her for dinner or drinks after?"
"Yeah I hear blondie is quite fond of the bar!" She winked at Piper who blushed, knowing the story of her recent bathroom adventure had obviously spread. Boo chuckled, "Hey just be grateful I didn't mention that in front of your mom, I am guessing the only bathroom activity she participates in is urination."
Piper groaned. She reached for her phone. "I will text Alex, find out where she is tell her we will meet her, after this afternoons events I can certainly do with a drink."
While Piper sat tapping out a message on her phone Nicky dragged Polly to the work area and was trying to persuade her to part with more product. Piper received an immediate response from Alex but not one she was expecting.
Frowning she said "Nick, Alex has just said can you call her urgent."
Nodding knowing Alex would not want an audience she went outside and made the call.
"Hey boss. You OK?"
"Yes." Alex answered shortly, "look Piper wants to come here, not sure what you have told her but I don't want that."
"She just wants to see you Al, go for a drink. Your girl had a rough day. She doesn't even know where you are."
"OK." Alex relaxed a little. "OK, how about the bar then."
"Yeah Boo said you would both want to go there." Nicky smirked.
"Knock it off Nick, I'm really not in the mood. And make sure you get there before me and make mine a large one!"
Nick shook her head as she went back inside. "OK, the bar it is. Lets go!"
o0o
Piper knew Alex was following them so would not be at the bar when they arrived. She downed her first drink fast and reached for another causing Boo to look curiously at her.
"Is the drinking because of your mother, us arriving and meeting your mother, or to give you enough Dutch courage for Alex arriving?"
Piper frowned "The first two definitely!" she nodded, "why would I need courage for Alex arriving though?"
Boo shrugged, "from what Nick mentioned she has not had a great day herself. Not sure dancing and bathroom sex is on the cards tonight blondie!"
Piper frowned. Alex hadnt mentioned having a bad day to her just saying she was looking forward to seeing her at the bar. Right now Piper wished she could go home and lick her wounds. Another drink helped though and as she sat contemplating ways to explain to her mother today was an unusual event, that Barneys really was a professional job and that boo was just 'quirky' she had managed to drink two more shots.
"Hey!" Piper jumped as she felt a hand on her shoulder but was soon grinning as she saw Alex smiling down at her.
"Hey!" She grinned back moving a little so Alex could sit next to her, then leaning close to give Alex a quick kiss.
"I hear you have had a rough day?" Alex queried and Piper grinned. "These have helped!" she nodded to the row of tiny shot glasses, now empty, before her. "But yeah, not the best."
"Polly teasing?" Alex asked figuring Piper was now regretting yesterdays adventure.
"God no, well at the time it was a little awkward but no. It was our mom's arriving closely followed by the two jokers at the bar. On your bike no less!" Piper shook her head, "if it wasn't so tragic it would have been funny actually."
Alex shook her head, "I'm sorry Pipes, its my fault, I should have gone with boo, in the car!"
"Yeah Nicky said you had an urgent meeting, is everything OK? Boo said Nicky mentioned you were stressed" She could see Alex looked tired and her normal smile seemed a little strained.
"Yeah fine, just work stuff, nothing that wont sort itself out, but I could do with a drink that's for sure."
Piper pushed some of her own shot glasses in front of Alex, "Have these, I am going to suffer enough tomorrow as it is. I think once they realised what damage they had done Nicky and Boo decided they would try to repay my in vodka!"
Alex sighed, "yeah its a shame vodka cant solve all problems." She knocked back a drink and closed her eyes. Opening them she look at Piper, "You eaten?"
Piper shook her head no.
"Listen I know I have only just got here, but you fancy coming back to mine, ordering pizza and just chilling? I am not sure I can face a big night again."
Piper smiled, "Sounds perfect! I have my car so I can follow you to yours then you don't have to take me home later."
Alex nodded, "OK. I'll just go let the others know."
Piper watched Alex walk over to the bar to speak to Boo and Nicky.
"Is Alex OK?" Polly asked frowning. "She looks exhausted."
"Yeah tough meeting evidently, she wants to leave so I'm going back with her, you don't mind do you?"
Polly shook her head, "I might go home too. An early night after the day we had sounds perfect, but I may turn off my phone as I can imagine the messages we are going to be receiving!"
Piper nodded, suddenly being thousands of miles away from parental nagging has an even greater appeal.
o0o
"Pipes you really don't have to cook." Alex said tiredly, "we can order take-out."
"I know, but looking at the amount of take-out cartoons in your trash you seem to be living off Chinese and pizza! Go sit in the other room I will make us something quick."
Alex didn't argue. Moving to the living room she collapsed onto the sofa and thought about the day she had had.
~0~0~
"I knew you'd come!"
Alex frowned hating that Sylvie could read her so well, whether because of their past or because she knew Alex would not want to rock the boat, it didn't matter. Once again she had played right into her hands.
"Here!" She shoved the bag of PoPi products at the woman before her and walking to the hotel mini bar where she grabbed a bottle of sparkling water gulping down the drink as if parched.
"You brought me soap?"
"No I brought you the product you seem so sure is going to fail. The product you say you are so keen to keep an eye on, well here you go. The full range."
Sylvie looked at Alex closely as if trying to read her. Placing the bag down without opening it she said "Why are you so keen to defend them?"
Alex swore under her breath, she really did not want to enter into any conversation but she felt the need to defend her actions, and looked Sylvie in the eye. "Because you are so keen to destroy them. You have no reason yet you will try. I am here to say if you have a problem with me then take it out on me. Not some new start up business caught in the middle."
Sylvie shrugged and moved to sit on the sofa she looked at Alex a gleam in her eye that Alex recognised as one to be wary of.
"I'll tell you something Lexi," she grinned as she saw Alex flinch at the old nickname, "when Boo mentioned these girls, and your connection I was sure one or both of them were your latest shag. I mean your reputation precedes you. Since I left it seems you have been unable to hold down anything resembling a relationship, moving from one slapper to the next. But then I met them." Sylvie gives a chuckle. "Yeah I admit I was wrong OK. Even you are not so desperate to go for either of them. I am assuming the brunette is pregnant? If not she needs to hit the gym right!And the blonde waspy one. Jesus she was so vacant, had her nose in her phone most of the time. She came to the bar one night, she didn't see me watching her, for a second I thought I was wrong and maybe you were into her cos shit she has a hot body, she was wearing these leggings that fit her ass like a second skin, but then she was chatting to the girl behind the bar. sooo not you! I mean this girl was drinking wine for gods sake while ordering ice-cream, no class. She is so straight its unreal, I bet she has some poor sap at home waiting to here her latest adventure in the world of soap!" Sylvie rolled her eyes. "But yes I am going to watch them, like a hawk, because its you. because regardless of what boo says I cannot believe you would not seek revenge and because I will not let you ruin the life I have now." Alex saw her gaze drop for a fleeting second to the huge diamond on her left hand and the platinum band nestle against it. "You may not be stupid enough to shag a straight girl twice, but you have to remember my motto Lexi, trust no bitch. And I don't trust you."
Alex sighed, she was tempted to call Sylvie on her obvious hypocrisy but right this minute she just wanted to get out not enter into this conversation any more than she had already. Putting her glass carefully on the coaster she picked up the briefcase at her feet.
"You do what you want. If living life looking over your shoulder suits you, fine. Just leave them alone." Then without looking back she walked away. She didn't see the look of fleeting disappointment on Sylvie's face she just knew she had to get out.
~0~0~
"Here you go!" Alex jumped at Pipers voice, but her frown was quickly replaced with a smile as Piper placed a plate of eggs in front of her. "Its not much, but then you don't have much in your fridge!"
Sitting next to Alex with a plate of her own balanced on her knee she watched in amusement as Alex attacked her food then began her own. The silence broken only by Alex's moans of enjoyment causing Piper to chuckle.
"What?" Alex asked as Piper continued laughing.
"I was just thinking how the noises you make eating are far louder and show more enjoyment than when we have had sex! Perhaps I should be worried."
Alex smirked, "No, no need to worry, you have to remember when we are having sex I either have my head between your legs so I am muffled or your head is between mine so you cant heat!" She winked. Then laughed as Piper continued frowning. "Piper trust me, your food is amazing but I would rather have you in bed than the kitchen.
And if you want proof I am more than happy to take you upstairs and prove just how noisy I can be!"
Piper shook her head, "While I agree you need to go upstairs I think it is sleep you need! I'm going to go Al. I have a damage limitation call to make to my mom, then I need to sort my clothes out because it seems I'm going to London next week!"
Alex grinned. "OK, well how about this weekend we do something. Just us, something nice."
"Yeah that sounds fun." Piper smiled. Then she reached to pull Alex to her feet, "Come on walk me to the door, give me a kiss, then go to bed!" She ordered.
Alex pulled her to a halt spinning her round and laughing at the surprise on Pipers face. "Hey Pipes she whispered huskily, "we could always stay up late and you know, try the couch!"
Piper snorted with laughter. "Bed!" She stood on tiptoes and kissed Alex quickly. "I'll call you tomorrow, try to get some sleep you look done in."
Alex nodded knowing Piper was right just feeling like she really didn't want the blonde woman to leave.
o0o
"Carrie we are not going clubbing!" Alex sighed. It was late Friday afternoon and Alex was sat in her office frowning as Boo tried once more to persuade her to join everyone that evening. "I promised Piper I would take her to dinner, then we are having a quiet night in together."
"God you sound so middle aged!" Boo snorted. "Like an old married couple. What happened to the Friday night evening out, or the good old days when we would go clubbing to see how many women we could pull?"
Alex frowned hating how Carrie, like Sylvie had this image of her. "Maybe Carrie, some of us have grown up. Maybe I don't need to go out pulling random strangers because I have someone."
"Jeez, its really that serious?" Boo looked shocked. "I mean I knew you liked blondie and all, but I thought it was a bit of fun, you know, business on the side."
Alex stood up. "Piper isn't like that. Now I have work to do so go find Nicky, I am sure she will be happy to play wingman." Holding the door open Alex watched Boo leave before slamming the door and sitting down with a sigh. The thing that bothered her more than anything about that conversation was when she had called to check Piper was still OK for dinner that evening, Piper had agreed but said she was just as happy to go to the bar with the girls. What Alex wasn't sure of was if she wanted Piper alone to just be alone with her, or to keep her away from the others. Since her meeting with Sylvie the nagging thought that her past was about to come back to bite her would not go away and as Pipers trip to London approached she felt their days together were numbered.
As she pulled on her jacket and left the office she was relieved to see Nicky's desk empty and the outer office clear. She would go pick up Piper on the bike, go for a ride, then find a nice restaurant before going back to hers for the night, and if she got her way the weekend. She was going to miss Piper more than she cared to admit while she was in London, and that had nothing to do with fear just that she had simple grown to enjoy spending time with her.
o0o
"Alex!" Piper squealed as they eventually came to a halt. Alex turned her head grinning running her hands over the bare legs of the woman sat behind her.
"What?" She asked innocently.
Piper shook her head laughing. "That was hardly a little ride round the corner! This skirt is not meant for bike rides!"
"Oh I'd say it is pretty perfect." Alex leered her hands so high on the bare skin showing Piper gasped. "But I will admit I had assumed you'd have jeans on as you were at the unit."
"Yes well the skirt is because I had assumed we were going to restaurant. I wanted to look nice for you."
Alex grinned, "and you do! Perfect!"
"I look a wind swept mess!" Piper laughed, then taking in their surrounding she said "There is nothing here, why have we stooped? I thought we were going to dinner."
"Oh we are. But I needed to ride to blow the week away, having your naked legs wrapped practically around me made the journey longer than I intended and now we are here I thought maybe we could make out in the grass a little." She waggled her eyebrows.
"Uh, uh!" Piper shook her head. "No way am I sitting in the grass in this skirt. We don't have to go fancy, just find a burger bar so we can grab some food and we can go home if you don't want to eat out."
"Oh Piper it is not about not wanting to eat out!" Alex sniggered, earning herself a punch in the arm as Piper grasped her double meaning. "No seriously I want to take you somewhere nice. But before we do I need a kiss!"
Piper grinned and leant forward. The kiss was gentle and Piper sunk into it happily. Alex pulled back frowning, rubbing her neck which was twisted at an awkward angle to reach Piper sat behind her.
"This is not comfortable," she admitted "come here." She helped Piper off the bike and shuffled herself back. "Now climb on, facing me." she smiled and Piper carefully manoeuvred her leg over the bike. "God Pipes!" Alex looked down, "you look hot!" As Piper followed Alex gaze she realised in this position, with her skirt riding high, Alex could clearly see her black lace panties.
Leaning to kiss Piper passionately Alex let her hands fall on Pipers legs, trailing her fingers up her bare flesh, skimming the edge of the lace trim on her panties before retreating and starting again. Piper deepened the kiss her arms now tight round Alex neck, her hips shifting a little each time Alex's fingers got closer to her, seeking that final touch.
Pulling back Piper rested her head on Alex's shoulder, unable to catch her breath with the feelings Alex was building with her touch.
"Alex please!" she groaned.
Alex pushed Piper back staring into her eyes, "I thought we were going to dinner." she pointed out softly.
Piper looked down at herself. "Look what you have done to me." She groaned "you have not actually touched me and look." Alex looked down and moaned at the now very obvious wet patch visible before her.
"Shit Piper, you are so hot! So fucking wet and so hot. But I promised you dinner so we are going to dinner." she stated firmly much to Pipers shock.
"I cant go like this." She muttered.
Alex grinned wickedly. "Your only other option is to take them off!" She winked.
"Come on, back behind me!" Alex grinned amazed her voice sounded as steady as it did. What she really wanted was to take Piper right then and there, but she knew Piper wasn't ready for that yet, and it might be fun to see how Piper reacted to this slow tease. "I promise Piper when we get home I will make it up to you in ways you will not forget." She grinned and Piper, wrapping her arms tight around Alex as she kicked the bike back into action spent the rest of the journey wondering what Alex had planned.
O0o
"You will get indigestion!" Alex smirked as Piper ate her desert at top speed. "Anyone would think you were keen to leave!"
"Damn it Alex, eat your food and lets go." Piper hissed.
Alex had been teasing her all evening. The bike ride into town had been slower than she had anticipated and the restaurant Alex had chosen was, Piper admitted, beautiful. The food was Italian, delicious and she was sure, very expensive. The problem for Piper had begun as soon as they were seated. Instead of taking the seat opposite her, Alex had chosen to sit next to her. Their table was discretely placed, something Piper was sure Alex had planned, the waiting staff almost invisible due mainly to the fact it seemed Alex had ordered ahead.
No, the problem wasn't location or food choice, it was Alex herself. From the moment they had sat down Alex had placed her hand once more on Pipers bare leg. All evening she had stroked and rubbed and tickled from Pipers knee to her mid thigh. But once dessert had arrived her hand had strayed higher and Piper knew Alex could feel the heat coming from her. Damn it she could probably feel how wet she was already as Piper was convinced it was not just her panties bearing the evidence of her desire now.
She only had to look at Alex to know she was turned on too. Her eyes, almost emerald green in their darkened state, her gaze seemingly fixed on Pipers lips, her smile now confirming each and everyone of Pipers suspicions. Removing her hand she signalled for the check then did something that had Pipers eyes widen in shook before closing tight with desire.
Alex let her finger finally trail once over Pipers now soaked panties then moved her hand discretely to her face and sniffed. Winking at Piper she moved her hand as if caressing Pipers cheek so Piper could detect the scent too.
"Jesus Al, please! We need to get out of here." Piper whined knowing if Alex continued she would literally cum right then and there.
It was as if Alex knew. She smiled handed Piper some water and said "Drink this I wont be a second." She stood and went to speak to the head waiter.
Alone Piper felt herself calm a little. The water helped cool her, but lack of proximity to Alex also removed the immediate danger and thrill. When Alex returned she just smiled held out her hand and said "Ready?"
Piper smiled, a little calmer now, then followed her out of the door. When Alex walked past the parking garage where they had left the bike Piper pulled on the hand she was holding and said "Where are you going?"
"I thought we could walk, I had some wine, its a nice night, my place is only 2 blocks…"
Shrugging Piper continued, realising this is what Alex had been arranging with the staff, ensuring her beloved bike was safe. By the time they reached Alex's apartment Piper felt in a much calmer state. Alex let them in then flicking on the lights she said "You want a drink?"
Piper shrugged, "maybe some water?" She suggested. Alex went to fetch two bottles of cold water then returning to Piper who had sat at the kitchen counter she smiled and said "come on."
Piper was relieved to see Alex had ended the game playing and was taking her upstairs.
Once in the bedroom Alex turned to Piper. "OK pipes, I have teased you enough tonight, so now your call, you want me to make this fast?"
Piper grinned, "Al, if you had said that in the restaurant I think I would have sat on your hand I needed you so bad!" She admitted making Alex chuckle, "but now. I just want you, any way I can have you."
"So this is OK… the bedroom not too pedestrian now you have branched out?"
Piper shook her head. "Its perfect. Come here."
Alex moved into Pipers arms and run her hands over Pipers butt squeezing gently she whispered in her ear "Do you remember the morning we went to see beryl?"
"Sure." Piper answered not quite sure where this conversation was going.
"Do you remember me saying I wanted to show you why I had a 4 poster bed?"
Piper vaguely recalled the conversation, remembering she was unsure what Alex had meant so dismissed the comment. "Yeah kind of." She admitted slowly.
"OK Pipes, then seeing as you are not so desperate you jumped my bones as soon as we entered the house, how about I introduce you to one reason why the bedroom is not always boring!" At the devilish look in Alex's eyes, Piper knew the evening was going to be anything but boring.
Seeing Piper was happy with her suggestion Alex grinned. "OK Pipes, you can use the bathroom to freshen up if you want, you need to loose the clothes while I go make a quick call."
"You are going to phone someone now?" Piper frowned surely Alex wasn't still thinking about work.
"Well I don't have too." Alex conceded "but if I don't Nicky and Boo will be here at 8 tomorrow morning, your choice."
"Go call." Piper laughed, she wasn't sure what Alex had in mind for this evening but whatever it was Piper did not want any interruptions of any kind.
Making her way into the bathroom she washed her face and used her finger to brush her teeth, making a mental note to leave a tooth brush here in case this situation ever arose again. Finger brushing her hair she stripped off her clothes then decided she would step into the shower quickly.
"Piper what on earth are you doing?" Alex called minutes later laughing as entering the bedroom she saw Piper stepping out of the shower. "Such a girl!" She muttered puling Piper towards her by the towel she had just secured at her chest.
"What?" Piper smiled, "I wanted to smell nice. I have no idea what you are planning but I wanted to smell nice." Alex merely chuckled and swiping a pat on Pipers but she said "Go jump into bed i'll be there in a minute."
When she re-entered the bedroom Alex was also naked, her hair piled on top of her head telling Piper she too had showered. Piper held out her arms.
"Oh no Pipes, this is my game remember." Alex winked sitting on the edge of the bed next to Piper. "OK, first, if at any time you want me to stop you tell me OK. No matter what. Second, this is fun OK. I am not into pain of any kind." She watched Pipers eyes widen. "Don't look so worried!" Alex grinned. She moved a little and flicked the black silk hanging by Pipers head. Pipers eyes, if possible, got even wider as the hanging swung free. Alex took Pipers wrist and threaded the silk round. "Not too tight?" She whispered.
Piper shook her head.
Seeing what Alex had in mind should have shocked her she knew. She was at a lose for words, but it was more through desire suddenly raging in her again, rather than fear or shock. She watched Alex move around the bed and fasten the silk to her other wrist. Now laying on the bed Piper felt exposed. She watched Alex watch her, knew she was trying to read her reaction. "You OK there Pipes?"
Piper nodded. She half expected Alex to tie her ankles too but instead Alex leant her naked torso across Pipers body reaching into a drawer beside the bed.
"Remember Pipes, you want to stop just say the word OK?"
Piper nodded.
"Not good enough Pipes, I need to hear you say it."
"If I want to stop I will tell you." Piper acknowledged, her voice even to her own ears sounded different, desire making her hoarse.
"Good girl." Alex smiled, "now relax." As she said this Alex leant forward and kissed her. Soft gentle kisses. Piper closed her eyes and breathed in her scent. When she opened her eyes as Alex pulled back Piper realised Alex had placed more black silk, this time thicker, across her eyes.
For several very long seconds Piper held her breath waiting to see what Alex would do next. When she finally felt the bed dip, telling her Alex was in fact beside her Piper turned her head. The silk across her face shifted, stroking her skin adding to the sensations the lack of vision was increasing. She felt Alex's breath near her ear.
"You look so fucking hot right now Pipes." she whispered.
Piper groaned.
"You want me to touch you?" Alex asked and Piper nodded. "Words piper. I need to hear the words."
"Yes." Piper moaned. "Yes I want you to touch me. Touch me and kiss me and suck me and… Jesus Alex…"
"Like this?" Alex brushed her lips softly against Pipers cheek. Then moving a little, against her mouth, barely touching. As Piper moved to try to increase the contact Alex moved to kiss her neck, soft gentle kisses, moving slowly lower.
Piper held her breath waiting.
She felt Alex kiss her breast softly, gently, moving from one to the other. She felt her nipples harden until they felt almost painful as they craved Alex illusive touch.
Piper heard herself groan again when ignoring her nipples Alex moved lower once more, kissing the soft under-swell of her breasts, then down towards her stomach now taught, straining to feel Alex's touch.
Then it stopped.
Piper felt Alex stand then nothing. She couldn't hear her. Straining to detect the slightest noise Piper realised every single part of her body was tuned into Alex. She jumped when suddenly she felt her. Her tongue licking the sole of her foot. She knew what was coming. The anticipation heightened, she waited.
Nothing.
"Alex please." She whispered.
She was rewarded by the touch of Alex's mouth, sucking first one then each of her toes in turn. Piper moaned. She knew from her vantage point Alex would be able to see how wet her pussy was, see what she was doing to her. She had hardly touched her, yet Piper was already on the edge.
As if Alex could read her thoughts she stepped back. Not contact, no sound. Piper waited.
"So patient," Alex whispered this time beside Pipers head once more. "Here." she touch Pipers cheek causing her to turn into the touch, "see what you do to me!" Alex continued and Piper realised Alex was holding her fingers near her face. Fingers wet with Alex's arousal so piper could smell her and know she was causing this in Alex herself.
Piper opened her mouth and sucked the fingers in, the groan this time a combination of both women.
Pulling back Alex moved fast now. Piper gasped as she felt Alex's mouth latch on to her breast no longer soft and gentle, sucking hard, twirling her tongue around Pipers nipple. The gasp became a cry as Alex pulled her other nipple. She whimpered as she tried desperately to hold of the orgasm she could feel building, she wanted to feel Alex's fingers on her, in her. She called her name.
"Alex! Please!" She begged now feel her hips lift as if of their own accord, trying to call Alex to them.
Alex for her own part needed to taste Piper almost as much as Piper needed her touch. She released Pipers breast kissing her way lower until she finally let her fingers sink deep into her. Slowly she ease two fingers as deep as she could, watching Pipers face seeing the pleasure ripple through her body, hearing the sound of ecstasy leave her mouth as Alex gave her the touch she had craved all night. It only took a couple of hard fast movements of Alex's agile fingers before Pipers body was arching gracefully off the bed, her mouth open calling Alex's name as she came.
As she watched Pipers breath calm a little Alex lowered her head. Until then she had been watching Pipers face, now she wanted to see her body. Her fingers and hand still nestled between Pipers legs were covered in Pipers juices. Unable to resist Alex leant down first to suck one of her fingers into her mouth, then as if it wasn't enough, to lick Piper clean. The first touch of Alex's tongue made Piper gasp. Still so sensitive form her recent climax the gentle touch felt electric. As Alex licked slowly Piper felt herself tremble. The touch, which was soothing, was also awakening something in her.
"God Alex." She moaned, not sure she was ready for more, yet not wanting to ask Alex to stop, she just lay trying to breath through the sensations. But as Alex sucked her clit gentle Piper cried out.
Alex grinned, she was determined to make this one last, make Piper really feel how good it could be. She slipped one long finger back inside but this time made the stroking gentle, curling her finger up inside her, touching gently the soft pad inside her that had Piper gasp and try to shake of the silk covering her face to see just what it was Alex was doing to her. Alex kept watching Pipers face from her position between her legs, but made sure the soft motions of her tongue and fingers didn't falter. As Pipers upper body began to thrash about, Alex wondered if she would ask to be released. Increasing the pressure of her finger inside Piper, moving harder and faster she saw a fleeting moment of panic cross Pipers face before the sensations of her body took OK over.
As Piper released this time Alex got her reward. Pipers voice cried out as she arched high, the juices leaving her this time not in a trickle but a burst, flowing down Alex arm.
"Oh god!" Piper screamed before slumping onto the bed once more breathing heavily.
Alex grinned. She had half anticipated this might happen, knowing she had kept Pipers arousal high for a long time. Prepared, she had a towel on hand, which she now kicked to the floor out of sight. Crawling up Pipers body she first removed the silk form her face, grinning at the flushed cheeks that it revealed. Lowering her head to kiss her Alex used her now free hands to release the silks round Pipers wrists, gently running her hands down her arms.
Piper turned into Alex's body wrapping her arms and legs round her completely as she kissed whatever part of her face and neck she could reach.
"You have fun?" Alex laughed.
"Cancel England." Piper murmured. "I am never leaving this bed."
Alex snorted with laughter, "Oh I can just see Polly and Boos face when you explain that one!"
Piper shrugged "Right now, this minute, I don't care." She admitted. Then not wanting to talk used all her remaining energy to kiss Alex once more. When she finally came up for air she said "I have no idea what you did to me, I'm not sure I even care, but I am telling you al no-one has ever made me feel like that, cum like that. Ever! When, if, I recover I want to make you feel as good as you do me but I am not sure I could ever be as good as that." Piper admitted.
Alex grinned, "How about we have a nice shower to clean off, you got a bit messy there Pipes," she laughed, "then you can hold me and tell me how wonderful I am some more!" Taking Pipers hand she led her into the shower. Washing her gently, checking to make sure the silks had not marked her, Alex led her back to the bedroom. Piper crawled into bed holding her arms out, "Come hold me Al. I just want you to hold me." She whispered already half asleep. Alex smiled. There was nothing she would rather do.
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A/N: Thanks once again for the messages reviews and follows. It makes such a difference knowing people are reading and I love to hear what you think!
Having said that I am posting with a sad heart tonight due to the atrocities in Orlando this weekend. May take a few days to get my writing head back on. Sending love to anyone affected xxxx A x