Sing Me A Story

by drizzlesandsands

Every song is a story. Series of One-shots.

10. The One

Hey guys! This is a sequel of chapter 2 since I really felt I wasn't able to give justice on that story. I apologize as this is quite long. Thanks! You guys are amazing! Oh...smut in here.

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The One

(Kodaline)

You make my heart feel like its summer

When the rain is pouring down

You make my whole world feel so right when it's wrong

That's how I know that you are the one

That's why I know you are the one

...

Fall is her favorite season of the year. Although everything seems dying, everywhere is beautiful. The air is crisp and clean, and the colors are changing around her. The crispy copper colored leaves fall graciously to the ground, as the autumn wind strokes through. The remaining leaves hanging, blends a color of yellow and orange, illuminating the path she takes, whereas the sky's gloomy gray color gives calmness in her day.

Her class starts a week early than the rest of the NYU courses. The privilege of having such is that the campus wasn't as crowded as it usually is, all year round. After her first subject that is Corporate Tax, she and a classmate were discussing major flaws about corporate income tax as they exit their building. She glances away from her a few seconds, when she saw a figure that is familiar. Her eyes never left the figure, as she bids her companion goodbye. She walks slowly towards the person, as she couldn't hide her surprise.

"What are you doing here?" Alex asks, as she pushes her glasses more to her nose.

"That was a pretty intense dispute attorney. Remind me again never to fall into argument with you." They greeted each other with a peck, as they both smile.

"Your class doesn't start until next week." Alex concludes, as she was surprised.

"Yes. I figured to come early. I don't enjoy being at home anyway." Piper states. She misses Alex during school break so she decided to come a week before her classes starts.

"Okay… I think somebody misses my adorable face." Alex said teasing, as she hugs her tight. She too misses the blonde just as much. They call each other during breaks but it doesn't seem to placate their longing.

"I do. Don't you?"

"No." Alex teases, as Piper looks at her offended.

"Of course I do, silly!" Alex said, as she giggles.

"I was suppose to surprise you on your first subject but my alarm clock didn't go off." Piper said, as they release each other.

"Is Polly with you now?"

"No. She's still at her parents."

"So, you're alone?"

"Ugh, yeah."

"Stay with me then. Nicky will still be out in a week anyways."

"Are you sure?"

"Ugh…yeah. Unless you didn't want to."

"No! I very much want to." Piper said, as Alex chuckles at her enthusiasm. She kisses Piper softly, as the blonde smiles.

"I love you." Piper confesses, as she holds Alex's face. She didn't know why but she just wants Alex to know right there and then.

"Love you too babe."

"As much as I like this, I can't stay. I still have classes." She said, releasing Piper.

"Hmmm…yeah. Have lunch and dinner with me?" Piper asks.

"Sure. Walk me?"

"Of course!" Piper said. She walked Alex to her next class, as she holds her hand. She couldn't wait to spend time with the brunette later through the day.

They went to see each other briefly through lunch before Alex had her last two subjects for the day. When dinner came, Piper was overwhelmingly happy to be with Alex's presence. They have talked and shared about what happened during their school breaks. Later that night, Piper had slept over Alex's apartment, since Nicky was still gone for the break. They were in bed cuddling, discussing things as they usually do.

"I've got a lot of things to do this year kid. It hasn't happened yet, but I already feel tired just thinking about it." Alex said, as Piper giggled on her.

"You are such a delight. Do you know that?"

"Really?"

"Yeah." Piper said, as she brushes the brunette's stubborn hair away from her face.

"And why?"

"Anybody would want to have you. I have to fight to keep girls and even guys away." She said, as Alex chuckles on her. She moves on top of Piper straddling the blonde, and gently kisses her.

"Flattery will get you everywhere." Alex said, as she gently caresses Piper's cheeks.

"It's true."

"Well, I don't see anyone else."

"Really?"

"Really babe."

"So, I don't have to worry?" Piper asks shyly, she plays with Alex's hair avoiding her eyes. Piper always felt that she has to compete with everyone around to keep the brunette. If she's being true to herself, a part of her still fears that Alex's old self will resurface soon, viewing what they have for months now, as nothing more than a short love affair.

"Pipes, look at me...you're the one I love. I don't care about anybody else being around." Alex said. Piper blushed on her words, and closes the gap between their lips, kissing Alex softly.

"Although, I'll be quite busy this year...I have LSAT, swimming competitions, and preparing for law school next year." Alex said, as she buries her face on Piper's chest. She mumbles on, making Piper hear unclear words.

"What?" She asks, as she gently raised Alex's head.

"I said, please be patient with me. I may not be able to be there like I used to, but babe I will work things out. I'll make time...for you." Alex said looking at her intently. Alex always worries about Piper leaving her. Whether it's because she's not being able to spent more time with her, or because she found someone better with less issues.

"Okay." Piper says, as she looks back at Alex with much love. They kiss softly conveying how much they love each other. She pushes Alex at her back, as she intensifies the kiss. Piper started placing feathery like kisses on her neck down to her collarbone.

"Pipes...I'm early tomorrow." Alex tried protesting, as she gently raised Piper's face looking at her.

"I'll be fast."

"Baby..."

"Make love to me..." Piper said on a deep voice, as her pupil dilates, conveying how much she wanted Alex right now. The brunette can no longer keep her composure when Piper took her shirt off revealing her protruding nipples. She helps Alex on hers, as the brunette gave in willingly. Piper continued placing heated kisses on her neck, as she gently pushed Alex's legs open. Her mouth traveled on Alex's collarbones, and down to her hardened nipples. She sucked at it gently, as her tongue circled on its tip. Alex shudders on her touch, as she too, longs for Piper. Piper's right hand fondles on Alex's left breast, as Alex's hands clutches on her blonde locks, since the brunette couldn't contain her need of Piper's touch. Her mouth travels towards Alex's lean stomach, and nibbles at her bellybutton, while her wandering hands relieves the brunette off her panties. Her mouth finally found Alex's clit and sucks at her gently. Her tongue flicks over and around it, as Alex squirmed under her mouth. She grab onto the sheets and moans passionately, as Piper have her way onto her. She gently sucks on the brunette's labia, as her fingers found its way onto her opening. Her mouth and fingers worked together to push Alex over the edge.

"Ahhh…baby…" Alex moans, as Piper's relentless fingers pumps faster and her mouth continued worshipping her cunt. She felt Piper all over her, as she nears the edge. A few more strokes from her, and Alex burst in overwhelming spasm. Piper continues her thrust, helping her comeback to her senses.

"I missed you." Alex said, as she recovers. Piper was hovering above her, as she slowly kisses her. She taste herself on Piper's mouth, making her desires grow more towards the blonde. Alex flips their position, as she is now hovering above the blonde. Alex kisses her fervently conveying her love for her, as she pushes her shorts slowly downwards, revealing her bare opening. Alex couldn't hide her amusement, as she chuckles breaking their kiss.

"What?"

"Why aren't you wearing any panties?"

"Because...maybe I planned on seducing you. But it turns out I don't have to, as you couldn't keep up with your rejection of my self offering." Piper said smiling, as she speaks an inch away from Alex's lips. The brunette giggles over her words, as she slowly kisses her again.

"I love you baby..." Alex said with so much love, that Piper felt she would melt.

"I love you too." She replied, as Alex's peppered soft kisses to her neck, down to her collarbone. She gave Piper's hard nipples the attention it craves, as her hand travels to her tummy. She found her watering hole, as she gently brushes her folds while her thumb brushed on circles at her clit.

"Ahhhh..." Piper moans.

"You're so wet Pipes. I want you to cum...and cum on me hard." Alex said in her raspy voice, as Piper holds in her orgasm. She felt being close to the edge at the mere sound of desire on Alex's voice. Alex mouth fondles over her other breast, as she slowly enters Piper. Her hands grip onto Alex's hair, as she raises her breast more for Alex to suck. Alex slowly moves inside her pumping in and out, hitting her front wall, as Piper thrust her hips with the rhythm that Alex has set.

"Ahhhh...ahhh." Piper moans, as her breath hitches.

"Ughhh..." Alex groans against her, as she pushes on her deeply hitting Piper's g-spot. Her index finger strokes Piper firmly, as she made a "come here" gesture, and continuously rubs her sensitive nub. She adds another finger and did the same gesture, as Piper stumbles over the edge. She reaches a powerful climax, and Alex continuously thrust on her, helping her down on a high. Alex was about to withdraw her fingers out, when she felt Piper's hand brushed on her stomach. She made an "oh" sound when she felt Piper suddenly enters her.

"I want to cum again…and I want you to cum with me, baby." Piper said in a voice full of desire, making Alex shiver. They slowly moved on a rhythm together, as their fingers thrust on each other, and their bodies collide. Piper adds another finger mimicking Alex's inside her. She ruthlessly pumps faster on Alex, as the brunette delves deeply on her, competing. Their moans and groans were heard throughout the room, as the atmosphere of their lovemaking lingers on the air. Alex came first, as she gives a powerful release. She continues riding Piper's fingers, while she draws Piper to the edge. Piper came seconds after, as she cries her consuming release. They helped each other ride on, as they came down on their high. Alex buries her face on Piper's chest catching her breath, as Piper wraps her on a one-arm hug. They pulled out of each other after, and slowly came back to their senses. She lifts up her face and smiled at the blonde.

"You're so loud…and needy." Alex teases and chuckles, as Piper shoves her on the forehead playfully.

"You're so competitive…and losing." Piper mocks back, as they both giggled. They smile towards each other moments after, both satisfied and overcome by emotions they felt on one another.

"I can't seem to get enough of you." Piper said brushing Alex's hair. She raises her hips towards her, as Alex felt her still wet opening on her stomach. She raises her eyebrows surprised by the blonde's craving, as she slips beside Piper. Piper giggles at her, while Alex tries hard to restrain her self, as her heart beats rapidly again on her chest. It was already deep in the night, as they weren't able to track time due to their intense exploration of love.

"Hmmm…my horny little minx." Alex teases her, and chuckles, as Piper blushed slightly.

"You're such a tease."

"As much as I wanted to baby, I am early tomorrow." Alex said rubbing soothingly at Piper's arms.

"Why do I feel like it's just me who misses you?" The blonde asks offended, as her mood shifts a little. She tried releasing herself unto Alex's arm but the brunette won't let her.

"You know that's not true babe." Alex said softly, as she buries her face onto Piper's chest and wraps her on a tight hug. She places soothing kisses on her neck down to her collarbones, and lifts her head slightly, as she looks at Piper intently.

"I miss you so much…I really do, but I have to get serious this year Pipes. Please understand." She pleads towards the blonde, as Piper exhales defeated. She rests her forehead onto Alex's, as she embraced her.

"I'm sorry I'm so needy. I just really missed you."

"I do too. We have a week Pipes. A week to explore each other every night." She said tenderly, as she kisses Piper. Piper kisses her back, as her fingers caresses Alex's cheek. Their kiss was broken only by their need to catch their breaths.

"I love you Al."

"I love you too Pipes."

Alex pecks her one last time, as she settles beside Piper. Piper pulls her closer and wrap her legs on her, while her arms envelops her form. Alex buries her face unto Piper's neck, and she hugs her closely, while the blonde rubs soothing circles at her back. They sleep peacefully through the night enfolded against each other's heat.

...

The week passed by, and the University was filled with students again. The usual atmosphere of students rushing and lurking around campus starts over. Alex had early subjects this senior year. On a Tuesday and Thursday, her class starts at 8am, the same as Piper's. They have agreed and established a routine of walking to class together. She and Nicky shared an apartment at Palladium Hall and just 5 minutes away from the blonde's on Coral Tower. Polly and Piper decided to transfer to Coral Tower from Founders Hall at the end of school last year, as they both agreed to their need of a kitchen, whereas their previous dorm doesn't provide. She usually came an hour early at Piper's dorm with a coffee, and she will walk her towards her building, which is 5 minutes away from hers, passing by Washington Square. If they still have time to spare, they usually had breakfast together before their classes. They have agreed today to grab breakfast before their busy day starts.

"Hey." Alex greets her, as Piper came out of the lobby of her dorm.

"Hey. Good morning babe." Piper said, as she pecks Alex.

"Good morning." She greets back, as she hands Piper her coffee.

"Thank you." They were about to walk when they saw Polly approaching.

"Ugh, you mush balls! Please, it's early in the morning." She said complaining, as she saw the two being sweet and touchy to each other.

"Hey, Polly." Alex said, as she smiles.

"Hey."

"Where have you been?"

"Well, I went for a run. I need to catch up with my workout."

"We're having dinner later, don't forget." Piper said, as she intertwined her right arm on Alex's left, and her thumb brushes on her arm affectionately.

"Yeah. Everyone's in?"

"Yeah. The squad's coming." Alex replied.

"Okay. I'll see you later love birds. I need to take a shower." Polly said, as she walks inside and waved.

"Bye." Alex and Piper said in unison, as they started their trek towards the campus grounds. They passed by few diners and cafés but Alex didn't stop, so Piper assumed that they would at the next one, until it didn't come and Alex continued walking passed each of it. They were nearing Washington Square Park when Piper couldn't keep it to herself anymore.

"Al, aren't we having breakfast?"

"Yeah." Alex answered briefly and smiled at her. She continued walking ahead the park, as Piper follows wondering.

"Ooo-kay. Where?"

"Here."

Alex stopped at one of the picnic tables in the park. She put out a paper bag from her black knapsack and placed it at the table, as she took two water bottles out too. A smile edges at piper's lips realizing how much Alex prepares for this.

"Tada! Blueberry Lemonade Pancakes for you, and big steak omelet for me." Alex said. Her eyes lights up like a kid excited to divulge on her candies. Piper giggles at her delight, as she stares at the brunette speechless.

"I drop by IHOP before I fetch you so we could eat out for a change...oh, and we can share a French toast, I ordered enough for two anyway." She says, as Piper's mouth watered with all the foods in front of her.

"Seat kid." She said, tapping the seat beside her. Piper looks in awe at Alex, as she seated beside her.

She heard hearsays before that Alex wasn't the affectionate and caring type. She never really showed thoughtfulness to the girls she used to go out with. She wasn't even a fan of displaying affection on public, but with the time she had spent with the brunette, this Alex seems to be different from the Alex that other people talked about. She always caters to Piper; she makes sure she's okay every time they went out with friends. She didn't purposely display affection publicly, but with Piper she seems to, unintentionally. She always makes contact towards the blonde, whether it's a touch at the back, or holds her hand or a peck in the cheek. It's not her intention to be overtly demonstrative but with the blonde it comes out naturally. She may not notice it but Piper does. She feels Alex's affection everyday. No matter how little, no matter how small the gesture is. They started eating quietly, when Piper couldn't help but voice out her feelings.

"You're so sweet you know?" Piper said pleasantly, as she looks at Alex's eyes.

"Really? Are you sure it's not all the sugar you're stuffing on your mouth right now?" Alex said teasing, as she fidgets on her glasses.

"Well...probably." Piper said, as they both chuckles.

"But I think you're sweeter." She said, as she pecks Alex while both of their mouths are full, and she brushed her fingers on Alex's jawline. Piper has this fetish of holding Alex under her jaw and gently brushing her fingers on it. The brunette smiled at her lovingly, as she pecks Piper back. They continued eating in silence, filling their stomachs before their day starts. They shared food together, as they talked in between.

"Have you seen Avery around? I haven't seen him yet."

"Oh, yeah. He lives third avenue north so he drops by usually if he's not doing anything, or mostly just to annoyed me."

"You guys are charming together." Piper said, as she giggles.

"I know I usually say I'll trade him for anything, but I knew for a fact I wouldn't want any other sibling other than him." Alex said smiling.

"He adores you and you love him back."

"Yeah." Alex said, as she chuckles.

"He's coming later?"

"Yeah. I told him dinner at 7."

"Cool."

They're both busy discussing things, unable to track time, as they finished their breakfast. Alex glances on her watch that says 10 minutes before eight, so she immediately gathers their trash and stood up to dump it at the nearest bin.

"I have to go babe. Do you want me to walk you?"

"No…I'll be fine."

"Okay."

"Kiss me." Piper said, as she pouts her lips in a way that she knows Alex resent. The brunette rolls her eyes at her, but complied, as she kisses her softly and they both chuckled.

"Okay...I need to go." She said, as she releases Piper, and started walking away.

"Okay. Bye. See you later."

"Bye. See you!" Alex yelled, as she sprint, rushing her way to class. She almost bumps into a stranger passing by, as she apologized before taking off again.

"Don't run, Al." Piper yelled at the brunette, as Alex looks back at her. She waves and gave Piper a flying kiss, in which the blonde giggles like a schoolgirl with a crush.

"You stupid lesbian!" She said, in no one in particular; as she looks at Alex's figure slowly disappear through the distance. Her heart is happy. She didn't care about what other people used to think. She seemed to be indifferent towards what people say lately, especially when it comes to Alex Vause. They didn't know her as much as she does, and they certainly are not the ones in a relationship with her.

...

Later that day, they all agreed to dine in at Bar Pitti, an Italian restaurant at 6th avenue. They were seated outside, as they waited for their food to be served. Piper was seated at the rare end, as a reserved seat for Alex was between her and Nicky. The brunette called earlier that she'd be a little late, as she needs to copy some lecture first. Polly and Pete was across her, while Avery and Ian was seated across Nicky. After their usual chat and banter, the food has arrived but Alex wasn't there still.

"Where the heck is Vause?" Nicky ask Piper.

"She said she'd be here 10 minutes ago." Ian followed.

"Piper, would you please call my beautiful sardonic sister to hurry up. I'm really hungry now. My stomach is fuming." Avery complains.

"It's okay go ahead and eat. I'll just wait for Alex." Piper said.

"Call her." Polly encourage, as they started eating without the brunette.

Piper obeyed and took her phone out. She dialed Alex's number and waited, but her call wasn't answered. She tried calling again but with the same result. She begins to worry that something might have happened, as she always answered if it's Piper. She was about to dial again, when Nicky held her arm.

"Your lady love is right there." Nicky said and pointed at the direction where Alex is talking with a guy.

Their friends looked where Nicky pointed and saw Alex rooted still, a few feet away from the restaurant, and in a deep conversation with a guy.

"Is that Scott?" Ian asks.

"Yeah...Ha-ha. The guy really couldn't help it." Pete answered and snickered, as Nicky chuckles too.

Piper was silently observing their friends, as her view went back to Alex and Scott.

"Who is he?" Polly asks.

"Oh, just a previous cheerer of Vause." Nicky said, as the boys all chuckles except for Avery.

"Do not tell me, that this guy also has a thing for my sister?" Avery inquires, as the boys continues to laugh.

Piper remained silent, as she continued to stare at Alex's direction. She saw the guy pointed at her, as Alex looks at their direction. Piper waved timidly, as Alex waved back. She saw Alex and Scott bid their farewells, as the brunette started walking towards their table. She reached them and seated beside the blonde, as she pecks her on the cheek. She greeted their friends, as the laughter continues.

"What?" Alex asks Avery, as he was looking at her suspiciously.

"Nothing." He said, as he chuckles.

Alex looks at Piper, as she rubs the blonde's thigh, affectionately.

"I've ordered you a Toscano sandwich and just water. Is that fine?" Piper asks softly, as she looks at her girlfriend.

"Yes. Thanks babe. Why aren't you eating yet?" Alex asks, as her face was just inches away from Piper. They always talk like this. Always close to each other, blocking out background noises.

"I waited for you." The blonde replied, as she rubs Alex's arm, while Alex smiled at the gesture.

"Thanks. Okay, let's eat." Alex said, as they started eating.

Their group was talking and teasing throughout dinner, as they savor the company of each other. The topic of Alex and Scott seems to comeback; as Nicky and the guys wanted to share it out in the open.

"So Vause, tell me why are you late?" Nicky teases, as she stared at her friend.

"What? I told Piper I need to copy some lectures." She answered defensively.

"Oh...lectures for what? Like...how to lose a guy in 1 day?" Pete jokingly said, as their table erupts in laughter, except for Polly and Piper while Avery grinned at the teasing.

"Shut the fuck up!" Alex said, as she threw a tissue at him.

"Oh c'mon Alex. Tell us the story of Atty. McBlondie." Avery said, as he joins the teasing.

"Who?" Alex said, as her brows furrows in confusion.

"What's his name?" Polly asks.

"Scott." Nicky answers her.

Piper remained silently observing, as a practiced smile was plastered in her face. She was enjoying a great company with friends, so she doesn't want to be affected by someone fancying Alex. She sips on her soda and continued to listen on their friends banter.

"C'mon Alex! I'm sure Piper didn't mind. He'll just be added on the list of people she'll murder just by looking at them." Avery said, as their friends laugh.

"Does he hit on you before?" Polly asks.

"What? No. It's nothing."

"C'mon Vause! Don't be a sourpuss!" Nicky said, as her friends' teases her too. Alex rolls her eyes, as she knew full well that her friends wouldn't stop unless she gives in to the story.

"C'mon Al, story!" Ian teases.

"Okay, fine! He and I are in the same course and he's really been the first person I'm at ease with. So we really had gotten close."

"And?" Avery asks eagerly.

"Nothing, that's it."

"Oh c'mon! Do tell!" Ian said, as Alex looks at him hard.

"Yeah babe, what happened?" Piper asks intriguingly. She gave Alex a serious look, that makes the brunette think that they'll have a "talk" later.

"What? Don't look at me like that." Alex said defensively.

"What? I just genuinely want to know the story. I'm not looking at you like anything." Piper answered, denying her obvious nuisance.

"C'mon Alex, spill!" Polly said, diffusing the tension.

"I am feeling so attacked right now." Alex said, as her friends laugh.

"Vause, just tell the fucking story already!" Nicky said, as Alex exhaled defeated.

"Ok fine! Scott and I are really close an..."

"We already know that. What happens next?" Piper inquired seriously trying to hide her possessiveness, but failing. Alex noticed so she took Piper's hand and rest it on her thighs, as she played with her fingers. The blonde immediately calmed at the gesture.

"He waited for me at the bleachers, after swimming practice, one time. He was holding a bouquet of flowers and he ask me out on a date." Alex said.

"And then?" Avery inquired.

"I said he's really sweet and very charming, and I love the flowers too...but…the flowers that I love more are those that are attached on the female population." Alex said, as her friends laugh audibly. Piper gave a timid smile on her, as the brunette smirked back. She can't remember how many times she has told this story, but her friends still finds it funny every time.

"He didn't tried anything else after that, so we're good." Alex followed.

They continued their banter throughout the night, as Piper tried to relax on Alex's presence. She rubs Piper's back soothingly, and rests her hand on her waist, all through dinner. It's half past 8 when they decided to leave the restaurant.

Their night ended joyfully, but the blonde was distinctly quiet, since Scott was brought in the open. The girls all went home together, as their dorms are just near each other. Polly and Nicky are walking ahead, as Piper and Alex followed behind. Piper was noticeably quiet and withdrawn at the end of the night, which makes Alex bothered.

"Hey, are you okay?" Alex asks.

"Yeah." Piper answered softly.

They continued walking in silence towards Nicky and Alex's dorm. They walked Nicky first, as Alex decided to accompany Piper and Polly home. Piper told her she didn't have to, but Alex insisted, as she feels the must to explain to the blonde about Scott. They reached Coral Tower, as Polly senses the need to give the lovers some privacy, so she walks inside first and bid Alex goodnight.

"I should probably go inside now." Piper said quietly, as she stands a few feet away from Alex. Alex feels she's being distant, so she speaks before Piper could leave.

"Babe, c'mon. What's wrong?" She asks gently, as she stands in front of Piper and looks at her intently.

"Nothing, really. Alex, I'm just tired." The blonde said irritated, as her gaze drops on the floor. Alex exhaled defeated, as she feels the need to explain.

"I didn't tell you about Scott because it's not that important."

"Not important? He likes you Alex. He's in the same class, on the same course, as you." Piper said, as her voice rises a little.

"I know...but I just didn't really see the need to."

"I feel like, I need to be constantly be watchful for you...as we all knew your account of getting worn-out of relationships easily." Piper said deliberately, as her temper flickers.

Alex was stunned, as she winced on the statement. Piper was right though, she hasn't been in a relationship longer than 3 months after Erica, but Piper and her was together now for 10 months. Isn't that a proof of her commitment to her? Alex was a little offended, but she understood where Piper's coming from. They were silent for a while, as the blonde felt she have hurt Alex, when the brunette drops her gaze and her expression was a little wounded. Alex recovered immediately, as she exhaled and dismissed what have been said, and just let Piper vent.

"We really had a great day Pipes. I don't want to ruin it by fighting over something I really deemed unimportant, so I should just…probably go. It's late anyways." Alex said, still not looking at her. Piper's eyebrows furrows, as she realize Alex is right. They really had a great day and she's ruining it by worrying so much, on things that she shouldn't be bothered about. She looks at Alex's pained expression, as she felt stupid, for she knew very well that she offended the brunette. Alex was about to leave and walk away when Piper stops her.

"Okay, wait…Al, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." She said, as she rests her hands on Alex's shoulder. She hugs her tightly, as she buries her face on her neck.

"I'm doing my best kid. We're together for months now, so that must have counted for something." She said sadly. Piper raises her head and looks at her. She can feel Alex's hurt over what she have said, and she felt awful about it. She held Alex's face gently, as she stared at Alex's emerald orbs.

"Ten months…and I'm sorry. I just...I get really jealous and worried sometimes. I know you love me. I do babe, but I couldn't help being paranoid about you falling for someone else." Piper explains. She felt Alex's hand on her waist, as she rubs her back soothingly.

"Pipes, I love you. I know I have a lot to prove, as my records of brief relationships are not that pleasing, but babe…I'm staying. I'm right here." Alex said, as she looks at Piper, trying to get the message across. She kisses the blonde softly, as Piper kisses her back.

"I know I'm very charming and hard to resist, but there's nothing to be worried about Pipes...because I'm really, really yours." She said, as she hugs Piper tightly. The blonde giggles at the sweetness of the statement, at the same time, on Alex's proclamation of narcissism.

"You're so full of yourself." Piper said jokingly, as she slaps Alex on the shoulder playfully while the brunette chuckles. They release each other moments after, as they've settled their petty argument quickly.

"I love you Al."

"I love you too Pipes."

They shared a brief kissed, and talked for quite a while before the brunette decided to call it a night. She bids Piper goodnight and she said she'd call her later through the night. They kissed each other gently, as Alex started her trek on her way home, with a smile plastered on her face. She's deeply in love, and she's not letting this go.

...

It's a Thursday morning, as Alex fetches Piper at her dorm. She hands her coffee and shared a peck as usual, and they started walking towards the campus. They were silently walking, appreciating the quiet breeze of the morning when Alex remembered something.

"Oh, my parents are coming from New Jersey this Labor Day weekend Pipes. They'll come by Saturday, as my dad is having a conference, and leave by Monday at morning." Alex said, as she sips her coffee.

"Oh, yeah?" Piper said, as she drink hers.

"On Sunday morning they'll be visiting a family friend, so they'll probably just have dinner with us together, at 7." Alex said nonchalant, as Piper spit her coffee. She was surprised, as Alex never said anything about the plan before.

"What? Alex, it's Thursday now. The weekend is just days away!" Piper said surprised, as she stops abruptly.

"Are you okay?" Alex inquires, as the blonde nods to say that she is. She wipes Piper's lips on the side, as it has stains of her coffee in it.

"Why didn't you told me earlier? What if I have something to do?"

"Ugh, we have agreed to spent the weekend together so I really didn't feel the rush to tell you." Alex explains, as she pushes her glasses more to her nose.

"Alex!" Piper complains, as she stomped her foot like a kid. Alex chuckles on her tantrums, as the blonde stare at her offended.

"Babe, relax. It's just dinner."

"It's dinner with your parents!"

"I know...but it's just not us. Avery and Ian will be there too." Alex explains, as she tried not to laugh at Piper's qualms."

"Oh, okay...that's great...that's good then." Piper said, as she calms on the idea of sharing the spotlight with Ian, as Alex's parents would meet him too.

"Although, they've met Ian a lot of times before, so you're just the new addition."

"Alex!" Piper whines, as her raft of rescue vanished, as quickly as it came. Alex laughs on her frustration, as she didn't see anything to worry about.

"Pipes relax, there's nothing to worry about." She said trying to calm the blonde, as she hugs her in one arm for her other hand was still holding her coffee. Piper pushes her away slightly, as she felt irritated.

"Hey...hey babe, look at me." Alex said, as she tighten her hug on the blonde. Piper refuses to, as she felt really annoyed at Alex's indifference. She frees herself from the brunette and started walking away.

"Pipes, c'mon!" Alex said, as she rushes to walk with Piper.

"This is not funny! You should've told me earlier."

"I didn't see the rush to do that, since we had plans to spend the day together...oh..." Alex realizes something, as she stopped walking suddenly.

"Unless of course you didn't want to meet them." Alex said softly. She realizes that maybe Piper wasn't ready to be introduced as her girlfriend yet. Piper stopped at the sadness of Alex's tone. She looks back at her, as Alex drops her gaze. She fixes her glasses, hiding the hurt in her eyes.

"No! Baby that's not it!" Piper explains, as she walks back in front of Alex. The brunette still refuses to hold her gaze, so she hugs her by her right arm, as her left hand was still holding her coffee. She buries her face on Alex's shoulder, as she exhales a breath. She lifts her head from Alex's shoulder and tried to catch the brunette's gaze.

"Al, look at me...babe, c'mon." Piper said softly.

"Baby...please." Piper pleaded softly, as Alex gave in. She looks at Piper sadly, as the blonde pouts on Alex's expression.

"I'm just scared okay. It's your parents Alex...I'm scared they wouldn't like me, so I needed to prepare at least. I wanted to know early so I could be ready when I meet them." She explains, as she hugs the brunette. She kisses Alex on the temple, as the brunette stood rigid on her embrace.

"What are you going to do? Hire a team of hair and makeup!?" Alex answered in annoyance. Piper exhales defeated by her brashness, as she looks at her with her doe eyes. Alex exhaled resignedly, as she couldn't resist Piper when she does that.

"I don't really care if my parents wouldn't like you Piper. Hell, I wouldn't care if anybody doesn't! What I feel for you would not change just because of somebody's opinion over you." Alex said.

"I just wanted your parents to like me Al, because I know they're important to you."

"They are...but you're important to me too! And if my parents doesn't like you, it wouldn't change anything on how I feel for you. I love you...you should know that." Alex said, as her brows furrows in annoyance. She sometimes feels that Piper couldn't grasp the idea that she really loves her.

"Okay..." Piper answered softly, as her heart flutters on Alex's words. It makes her somehow feel lighter and assured that Alex's affection for her, wouldn't change by anyone's expressions about her.

"I'm sorry. I love you too Al…please hug me." She said softly. Alex looks at her for a second, as her one free hand wraps on Piper's waist hugging her tightly. Piper pecks her one after the other on her temple, and murmurs comforting words until Alex faces her again. She kisses the brunette gently, conveying how much she loves her, as they release each other moments after.

"Are we clear? Can we go to class now? I'll be late." Alex asks firmly, as her tone was still a little blunt. She looks at the blonde, as Piper gave her a sweet smile that makes Alex soft, every time she's upset with the blonde.

"Crystal. Let's go. Love you." Piper said, as she grabs Alex hand and pecks her on the lips.

"Love you too." The brunette replies, as she smiled at Piper. They felt overwhelming love for each other, as they continued their trek towards the campus grounds.

...

Days passed by in a blur, as Sunday night came. Piper's nerves are still bugging her, as she was at her dorm with Polly, getting ready. Her friend helped her to choose an outfit that's not too dressy but not that informal too, since she's having dinner with Alex's parents. She must look presentable and impressive. After all, first impressions last right? She wanted to look decent and beautiful enough for Alex too. She wanted her girlfriend to be delighted by her appearance.

"How do I look?"

"Wow, you're beautiful Pipes. I'm sure Alex will find it hard to keep her hands to herself tonight. It's a good thing her dorm has private rooms." Polly said, as she eyes the blonde from head to toe.

Piper is wearing a black swing dress with half sleeves, that falls two inches above her knee, and is hugging her curves. Her three inches black leather, knee length boots, added more height onto her. She softens the dark colors by wearing a wide loop cream scarf, which added warmth onto her getup, since the cool breeze of New York night is evident. To finish the look, she wears a red dusk bangle and her white bucket bag. Her short blonde hair falls perfectly above her shoulders, as her makeup accentuates her blue eyes more.

"Are you sure? How about my hair?" She asked again.

Polly couldn't remember how many times Piper asks that today, as she help the blonde prepare for her outfit.

"Yes. Your hair is still blonde and it still falls nicely on your shoulders." Polly said, pointing the obvious.

"Polly! You're not helping!"

"Pipes, you're gorgeous okay? You're fine, so stop being edgy and just wait for your princess charming. Where the hell is Alex anyway?"

"It's still early. She'll be here in 10." Piper said, as she looks at her watch that matches the color of her scarf.

Polly and her continued talking as she helps calm the blonde's anxieties. Half past six came when Alex called her, and says that she's down at the lobby. Piper took her bag and was about to go down, when she saw Polly coming with her.

"Where are you going?"

"What? I want to see how Alex look." Polly said dismissively, as Piper gave her a meaningful look.

"Oh, c'mon Piper! Share your blessings!" Polly said teasing, as she sprints away from the blonde before she can slap her playfully.

She locks their door, as they both went down to the lobby. She saw Alex seating at the waiting couch, as she's busy with her phone. She looks up and saw Polly first with Piper on her tail. Alex was mesmerized. Piper is really gorgeous. She carries herself flawlessly, as her make up is natural, showing her elegant glow. She stood up and smile at the blonde, as their eyes locked.

"Wow." Polly said in the background.

Piper was speechless when she saw Alex fully, as the brunette stands. Alex was wearing a cameo rose aztec cardigan, with a navy green extra long tank top inside. Her faux leather skirt that falls three inches above her knee, accentuate her curves and slender legs. Her three inches black faux leather ankle boots makes her taller than she already is. She accessorize with a silver heart ring that matches her earrings, and a black clutch bag. Her rocker inspired makeup looks lovely on her, as her smoky eyes highlighted her emerald orbs, while her dark locks falls perfectly at her shoulders. They were lost at each other, as they take each other in.

"Ahem!" Polly loudly clears her throat, breaking the spell.

"Hey, babe." Alex said, as she smirks.

"Hey." Piper replies, as she grinned.

"You look gorgeous Alex, I must say." Polly said, beside Piper.

"Thanks Polly."

"This is frustrating. Pete and I will never look this gorgeous." Polly said, as she exhales. Piper giggles at her defeat, as Alex laughs.

"Shut up! You guys are fine." Piper said consoling.

"Anyhow, you guys should go now if you don't want to be late." Polly said, as Piper started walking towards Alex. She pecks the brunette, as Alex smiles at her. They bid Polly goodbye, and they started walking towards the door, when Polly speaks again.

"Oh, and Alex…" They both turned towards Polly, as they waited for her to say something.

"We should hangout together…you know…when Piper is not around." She said teasing.

"Really?" Piper said, as she looks at Alex and back to her friend, as Polly raises both her arms in surrender and laugh.

"I will tell Pete about this!" Piper said at her, as she fakes her irritation.

Alex and Polly laugh at her, as the brunette holds Piper's hand and pull her gently. They continued walking out of the dorm, and towards Piper's car, as they agreed to take the car, for it would be easier. Alex is the designated driver, as Piper seats at the passenger side enjoying her view. Her eyes never left the brunette, as they drive towards the restaurant. She was surprised to find her anxiety disappearing whenever she's with Alex.

"Where are your glasses?"

"Oh, I trade them for clear contacts today babe."

"But your eyes get easily irritated when you wear them for too long."

"I'll just take it off after dinner."

"Okay." Piper said, as she keeps her eyes on Alex.

Alex was starting to get conscious so she called onto the blonde.

"What?" she asks softly, as she smiles at Piper.

"Nothing."

Alex started driving, as she lets the blonde stare. She knew Piper would crack and starts saying how she feels anytime now, so she waited.

"You're gorgeous baby. You make my heart jump…and my tutu throb." Piper said humorously, as Alex chuckles on her.

"You're such a horny child." Alex said, as Piper giggles.

"Kiss me!"

"Nope. It'll ruin my lipstick." Alex said teasing.

"Really now?" Piper said offended, as her brows rise. Alex chuckles on her, as she stops the car on the red light.

"No…of course not. Come here my lovely little minx." Alex said, as she lean in and captures Piper's lips. She kisses the blonde fervently, as her tongue slips out a little, and playfully bit her lips. Piper moans slightly on the gesture, as Alex smiles at the kiss. Their kiss was broken when a car behind them blow its horn, as the green signal of the stoplight emerge. Alex chuckles on Piper's slightly redden cheek, as they continued the car ride towards the restaurant.

They reached Thalassa, ten minutes before seven. It's a seafood tavern with an upscale Greek menu and expansive space. The dining room lighting and sophisticated sails makes you feel like you are navigating the Greek islands. Their flowing curtains over original exposed brick reminds you of the tranquil feeling of warm beaches. There are fresh flowers that sit atop wooden tables, which make a charming Mediterranean touch. Alex saw her parents dressed in elegant but comfortable attires tonight, as they were seated at a round table, while they were fondly chatting with each other. She always sees them like this, as though nothing changed, as they're still deeply in love after all these years. It makes Alex want what her parents have. She longs for someone to be with for the rest of her natural life, and she hopes Piper could be the one. She was still holding Piper's hand, as they walked towards their table. Her parents saw her, so they stood up and waited for Alex to reach them.

"Hey, mom." She said, as she hugs her mom first.

"Hey, baby." They hugged tightly for a while, and then releases each other, as Alex moves towards her dad.

"Hey dad."

"Hello baby girl. You look great." Her dad said, as he hugs the brunette and kisses her on the forehead. They freed each other, as Piper stood beside them watching the interaction.

"Dad, mom, this is Piper, my girlfriend. Pipes, my parents." Alex said, as she introduces them.

"Nice meeting you Mr. and Mrs. Roberts." Piper said politely, as she extends her hand to shake.

Alex grinned at Piper's formality, as she views it funny.

"It's nice to finally meet you honey. Please call me Diane." Alex's mom said, as she dismissed Piper's hand offering, and hugs her instead.

"Wow, you really acquired my good taste Al. It's nice to meet you sweetheart...and please call me Danny, short for Daniel. Drop the mister please, it makes me feel old." Alex's father said, as he smiles.

They all seated around the table, as Alex were beside Diane and Piper sat alongside her.

"Where's your little brother?" Her father asks.

"I don't know. Ian is with him."

"Have you told him what time?" Diane asks, as she brushes Alex hair away from her eyes, affectionately. Piper sees the interaction and smiled, as she really saw how loving Alex's mother is.

"Yes. Don't worry mom, he's probably just lurking around somewhere, sowing terror on his innocent victims." Alex said, as her father laughs audibly.

Alex and her dad have the same humor that often makes Avery the target, while Avery finds comfort and ally with Diane.

"Alex..." Her mother scolds.

"I'm joking mom." Alex said softly, as Danny gave her an approving wink.

Alex turned her attention towards Piper, as she inquired if the blonde is fine. Piper nods at her, as she smiles and brushes Alex's arm tenderly.

"Piper, what are you taking again honey?" Diane inquired.

"Ugh, I'm taking Fine Arts Diane." She said shyly. Piper was hesitant to answer, as she deems that Alex's parents doesn't find her course that appealing, just like her parents.

"You're into art making? That's cool!" Danny said.

"She's brilliant at it dad. You should have seen her sketch and you'll drown on her knowledge of historical art." Alex said proudly.

"Babe..." Piper said softly, as she blushed on Alex's praise.

"It's true."

Alex's parents smiles, as they've never seen her like this to anyone. She claims Piper's talents as hers and they can see that she's really happy with the blonde.

"Really? I love art. I'm fond of contemporary art mostly. Alex and I used to go together but then college..." Diane said longingly.

"Mom..."

"What? Can't your old lady miss you? Since you and Avery left, the house has been quiet." Diane says.

"You're not old babe, just older." Danny said at Diane, as they smiled at each other and shared a peck.

"Back to you Pipe...is there any places in here that are excellent caterers of contemporary art?"

"Yes. I could tour you on some known museums here...if you still have time." Piper said happily.

"Do we have time hon?" Diane asks Danny.

"We'll be going back early tomorrow babe." Danny answer sadly, as he brushes Diane's back soothingly.

"Yeah. The renovation of Emerald Gardens hasn't finished yet." Diane said concluding. Emerald Gardens is a 40-unit apartment complex that Alex's family owns, in which Diane manages.

"We can come back sometime soon though. I hope your offer still stands by then Piper." Danny said.

"Sure. Just tell me ahead so I can plan where I could take you guys." Piper answered, as she looks at Alex and smile.

Alex felt her relax finally, and become at ease with her parents. They were still discussing art when Avery and Ian arrived.

Avery is wearing a gray-banded collar cardigan with blue button down shirt and navy Tie. His navy chinos and caramel colored leather boots added to a look of comfort and stylish. His neatly flow and comb hairstyle compliments his piercing grey eyes. He's the male version of Alex when it comes to their looks, equally attractive and evenly striking. Ian on the other hand, is also delightful. His tailored blonde haircut, blends on his intense eyes. Ian is wearing a smart casual combination of a navy sport coat with a white dress shirt inside, and a red and navy vertical striped tie with burgundy chinos. The look was finished with a navy suede derby shoes, and accessorized with a simple dark leather watch. A passerby can say that their table was a combination of proportionately attractive men and women.

Avery greeted his parents with a tight hug, and bid Alex and Piper hello, as he settled beside his father while Ian settled alongside him.

"Finally! My favorite son is here, we can celebrate!" Danny said jokingly, as Alex chuckles on her father.

"Hey...we're not late. These two are just early...and I'm your only son dad." Avery said.

"Okay, settled down. Let's order then, I'm starving." Diane said.

Danny called the waiter and ordered a lamb shank for him and filet mignon for his wife. He added a zucchini, organic black quinoa, and Mediterranean fish tacos for appetizers, while his children still decided on theirs. Diane saw how attentive Piper is on Alex, as the brunette is caring towards the blonde. She looks at Avery being considerate at Ian's wants, as Ian focuses on Avery's needs. It makes her heart calm, as her children are finally in healthy relationships. Alex then ordered Black Angus Steak for her, and Lethrini for Piper, and Avery ordered a red snapper fillet for himself, as Ian wanted a black sea bass. Danny, Diane, Alex and Ian ordered one glass of wine each while Piper and Avery took San Pellegrino.

The discussion on their table continues, as their parents inquires about their studies. Avery was taking journalism, so he updates his parents about some of the activities on his second year. Their appetizers arrived, so they indulged in while the banter and conversation continues. It shifted from Avery to Piper, and then to Alex and Ian's athletic activities.

"So, how are you two doing in the swimming team?" Diane asks.

"We're good, Diane. There's a frantic schedule of competitions coming though, so we need to prepare." Ian answers politely.

"You better not exhaust yourself child, prepare but not too much or you'll burnt out." Danny said to Ian.

"Oh dad, Ian knows that. Your daughter however, likes to live in the edge." Avery said teasing, as Alex brows furrow at him.

"Alex?" Danny looks at her daughter, as he waits for an explanation.

"I'm not. I'm balancing well enough dad. Plus, the practice will start next month, so my schedule is still fine." Alex said.

"Honey, your education is important, but your health is more significant. I don't want you take more than you can handle. Law is already hard, and I'm really proud of you, but take it easy okay. " Her father said to Alex, as Piper smiles at the concern. She saw Danny brushes Avery's hair admiringly, as his genuine love for both of his children was evident. It makes her miss her own father.

"Pipe honey, can you do me a favor and please make sure that my baby girl right here eats healthy and rest enough?" Diane asks softly.

"Sure Diane. I'll take care of Alex." She answers back, as Alex looks at her and smiles. The brunette kisses her softly at the temple, as Piper blushes a little. Diane and Danny saw the interaction, as they couldn't help but smile, for they felt Alex and Piper are genuinely in love.

"You four lovebirds really looked good together." Danny said, as he pertains to both of his children and their other halves.

"Of course, father! This in here is a hell lot of beautiful genes!" Avery said, as he gestured towards all of them, while the rest of their table burst in laughter.

"And you're an arrogant young man!" His father replied jokingly, as he kissed Avery in the head.

Their food arrived shortly and they started eating, as the non-stop conversation about school continues through dinner. They have stayed through dessert, as they enjoyed each other's company. Alex's eyes seemed to get irritated by her contacts, as Piper couldn't help to notice.

"Babe, take off your contacts. Your eyes are starting to get red." Piper said, as her fingers rest under Alex's jaw while she shared a gaze with the brunette. They were oblivious to the two pair of eyes that are observing them. Alex's parents seem to really enjoy seeing them interact, as their obvious affection towards each other is genuine and strong.

The night ends happily, as Piper promising Diane and Danny to accompany them when they decided to visit anytime soon. Alex was happy. She knew Piper would get along with her parents well. She and Avery hugged their parents tightly, as they've said their goodbyes and promised to see them soon on thanksgiving.

...

As the weeks passed, Alex's seemed to be swamped with a lot of activities. If she's not studying, she's either on swimming practice, or busy preparing for her LSAT, which she will be taking this coming October. She managed to squeeze some alone time with Piper in between, but the stress and hectic timetable of Alex seemed to add more fuel on their little fights. She cancels some of the days when they plan on eating out together, as the routine of morning walks on Tuesdays and Thursday's have also suffered. They barely even spent a week without fighting, as the pressure of Alex's schedule seems to drive a wedge on their relationship. Piper complains to Polly one time, as she had one of those petty fights with Alex. It seemed like the only free time they get to spend with each other was wasted on fighting. She longs that Alex would just be like Pete, always having time for Polly, and constantly around.

One Sunday afternoon, Piper found out that although Pete and Polly's relationship seemed okay, it's not that smooth sailing. Polly cried to her that night, as she found out that Pete cheated on her one time, two months ago. Piper was shocked, as she didn't think Pete could do that to Polly. She did everything a friend could do to comfort Polly and promised that she'll be there if she needed something. On Monday next day, Alex and her agreed to meet and have dinner together. Piper's mood was off. She was extremely upset on Pete's infidelity, as her friend is suffering towards his action. Alex on the other hand, was exhausted and cranky. Her schedule wouldn't allow her to sleep more than 6 hours a day, plus she also found out what Pete did and it makes her upset towards her friend. They were walking silently towards a restaurant, when Alex couldn't help to notice Piper's mood.

"Are you okay Pipes?"

"Yeah."

"Are you sure? You seemed...quiet."

"I'm fine Alex." Piper said bluntly, as her tone rises a little.

"Okay...whatever. Please don't start a fight. I'm just asking beca..."

"So what are you saying? That I always start a fight?" Piper stops, as she looked at Alex rigidly.

"That's not what I meant."

"Tell me what you meant then?" Piper said irritated, as Alex just exhaled frustratingly. She kept her mouth shut and waited for Piper to vent. She didn't want to add any more fuel to the fire.

"You barely spend time with me, and when you do, you accuse me of starting a fight! You make your hectic schedule an excuse every time! Who knows what you're doing on your hectic schedule Alex, or maybe like your friend "Pete" you have other activities to get busy with!" Piper yelled, as Alex just stood there appalled. She waited for Piper to say more but the blonde was silent after. Piper was surprised on what she has said, as Alex didn't pick up a fight. Her eyes are too tired behind her glasses, as she stood still looking at Piper.

"Do not paint me with Pete's brush...and between you and I Piper, you are the one who has an easy way out of this relationship." Alex said with venom.

They were both silently rooted still, as they avoid each other's gaze. Alex took off her glasses and rubs her weary eyes. She was aware that Piper had never told any of her family or friends in Connecticut, that she's in a relationship now with the brunette. The blonde didn't mean to hide her but she's not ready to share it, especially with her judging parents. Alex exhaled tiredly, and puts her glasses back to her nose, as her exhaustion was evident. Piper was about to apologize but Alex started speaking.

"I think we should just go home and rest...this conversation is not going anywhere anyway." Alex said, as she walks away from the blonde. It's the first time she didn't look back at Piper, or the first time she didn't make sure the blonde reached home safely. It makes Piper realized that although Alex may not always say it, but she has obviously hurt Alex's feelings by not being able to share her with her family or friends. She made things worse by accusing her of cheating behind her back. Piper stood there feeling stupid, as she wipes a tear that left her eye.

...

Alex reached her dorm on a foul mood, as her day ended again on a fight with Piper. She walks inside and saw Nicky at the couch, all dressed up for the night.

"Going somewhere?" The brunette asks.

"Oh, yeah. How do I look?" Nicky asks, as she stood up.

"Formal."

"Great! I'm going out with this chic Lorna, tonight. She's something else so I need to make an impression."

"What? Like you're a professional college student? You look like you're applying as an intern."

"Shut up! I look hot! You're just jealous because you're not getting much from the ladies anymore, unlike me.

"Well that's because I have a girlfriend...and we're happy!" Alex said masking her gloomy appearance.

"Yeah, judging by the look you're giving me, I know you had an amazing night!"

"Fuck you Nichols!" Alex said, as her friend laugh audibly.

"You're funny Vause! You suck as a lawyer though! Because you always let Piper win an argument." Her friend says, as Alex contemplates. She does, she always let Piper win. It's only because what they usually fight about is worth losing than Piper.

"I should go now, there's a coffee crumble ice cream on the fridge. Indulge yourself so you could make yourself a little better, instead of watching porn." Nicky said laughing, as she walks towards the door.

"Fuck you! I hope it rains!" Alex said, as she heard her friend laugh and closes the door.

She ate dinner alone, as her thoughts came back to the blonde. She misses Piper and she doesn't like what's happening to them. She promised to make time for her but she wasn't able to do that promise. She ate Nicky's ice cream, as she contemplates on what she'll do to change it.

...

The next day came, as Piper was still upset. It's Tuesday, and it means it's her morning routine walk with Alex, but she haven't received a text or a call from the brunette to say that she's coming. She waited until 7:30, but there's none, so she decided to just go to her class alone. She was hopeful that Alex was waiting for her at the lobby but when she reached the lobby of her dorm, she was disappointed, as Alex wasn't there waiting. She continued walking outside, when she saw a familiar figure standing a few feet away, holding a cup of coffee. Alex. Piper exhaled in relief, as she saw her girlfriend. It makes her feel loved, even though she screwed up. Alex was quiet, as she hands Piper her coffee. She started walking ahead when Piper stops and speaks.

"Come with me this Sunday...in Connecticut…let's have lunch with my parents." Piper said, as Alex turns to face her. Alex exhaled, as she walks and stop in front of the blonde.

"Pipes...you didn't have to do this."

"I know, but I want to. It's our..."

"Anniversary, I know." Alex replied, as Piper smiles. She thought Alex has forgotten about it on her busy schedule.

"I want to make it special...and I'm sorry babe." Piper said, as she catches Alex's eyes.

"Are you sure about this?" Alex said, as she fidgets on her glasses.

"Yes."

"Piper, I don't want you to be doing this just because I called you on it."

"No…the reason I didn't introduce you yet was because...Alex, my family is different with yours. They're not as accepting and as open as your parents are." Piper said, as her eyes drops on the ground. She suddenly felt undeserving of Alex and her family's kindness towards her.

"Look at me Pipes…I once told you, I didn't care what people would say...and there's nothing anybody could say to change how I feel for you." Alex said, as she looks at Piper.

"I'm sorry babe...for what I've said." Piper said, as her hands rest on Alex's stomach, as she rubs it soothingly and cautiously, to not spill her coffee.

"I'm sorry too...for not having enough time for you. But I'll change it. I'll do something about it." She kissed Piper softly, as the blonde kisses her back. They release each other after, as Alex's hand rested on Piper's neck, intensely gazing on her blue orbs.

"I love you so much." Alex said, as the blonde melts on her words.

"I love you very much." Piper replied, as she pecks her.

"Okay, we'll be late. Why do you always wanted to settle fights in the morning." Alex complains, as she holds Piper's hand and started walking faster.

"So you could be distracted all day, and think about my lips." Piper said jokingly, as they both chuckled on the joke. They continued walking hurriedly towards their own classes.

...

The lunch with Piper's parents was a disaster. Piper's father tried to hide his disappointment about Piper's choice of relationship. Although he hides it well to Alex, Piper wasn't oblivious to it. She saw the way he looks at Alex, and she especially saw how disappointed he is with the blonde. Carol Chapman on the other hand, wasn't hiding. She invited Larry to join the lunch, as she wanted Piper to realize that she's just going through a phase. She asked about Alex's background, as the brunette answers honestly. She talked about her biological father, and purposely delayed talking about her current family. She wanted to see if Carol's view would change about her once she started revealing that she came from a well-abled family too. True enough, once Bill Chapman inquired about her course and family, Carol became more pleasant. Piper on the other hand was pissed at her mother. She especially resented her when Alex excused her self to use the bathroom, as her mother deliberately consoled Larry, saying that she knew Piper was just experimenting and she'll come around soon. Piper's temper flares, as she immediately storm out of the house dragging Alex towards the car. Although Alex feels that Piper's family didn't like her, she really appreciated talking to his brother Cal. He's cool and relaxed, and maybe the only person in the family that wasn't uptight or edgy.

They were seated in Piper's car outside Alex's dorm, as Alex is still comforting Piper, when the blonde burst in tears once they left Connecticut.

"Pipes, it's okay." Alex said, as she wipes Piper's cheeks.

"It's not okay! Do you understand now why I don't want you to meet my family? It's not you Alex, it's them!" Piper said, as her tears flow endlessly.

"Babe, I really don't care if your parents didn't like me. I have a hunch they wouldn't."

"Then why do you want to meet them? My family is nothing compared to yours." Piper said, as she drops her gaze on the floor. She feels ashamed and unfitting for Alex. Alex's family is very warm and accommodating, not judging and apprehensive like hers. Alex holds her face gently, as her emerald orbs locked with Piper's baby blues.

"I wanted to meet yours because I wanted them to know, that this is not a joke, or a phase. I wanted your family to know, that this..." Alex gestures with her hand, as she points to Piper and her. "This is real." She said softly, as she smiles.

Piper envelops her in a tight hug, as she cries on Alex's neck. The brunette rubs soothing circles at her back, as she rest her lips on Piper's temple, and mumbles comforting words to her. When Piper calms down, Alex took a black rectangle box inside her bag and hands it to the blonde.

"Happy Anniversary Pipes!" She said softly, as she pecks Piper on the lips. The blonde smiled at her adorably, as she was surprised with Alex's gift.

"What is this?"

"Open it, idiot!" Alex said jokingly, as Piper looks at her pretending to be offended.

Piper opens the box carefully, when a small gorgeous heart shaped emerald, with diamonds engraved on its side, and in a sterling silver chain, caught her eyes.

"Alex…"

"It's from my mom's. My dad gave it to her on their wedding, and then she passed it on me. I want you to have it."

"Alex, I can't take this."

"Uh-uh…" Alex mumbles, as she raised her index finger to Piper, telling the blonde to hold her thoughts. She took her phone out and dialed Diane's number.

"What are you doing?"

"Shhhh!"

She rests the phone to her ear, as she waited for her mom to answer.

"Hi mom!"

"Alex? Are you okay?"

"Yeah, I'm fine. You're right though, Piper won't accept it."

"I told you so. Where is she? Can I talk to her?"

"Sure."

She handed Piper the phone, as the blonde was shocked on Alex's actions. Alex pushed the phone at her hands, as Piper surrendered.

"Hey, Diane."

"Hi Pipe! How are you honey?

"I'm fine. Thanks for asking."

"Listen Pipe, please accept the necklace. I knew for a fact that Alex would never keep it and instead, give it to someone she dearly cares about."

"But Diane…"

"Honey, trust me. It's meant for you."

"I don't know what to say…thank you so much!"

"No worries. Now listen, I got to go. You lovebirds enjoy your anniversary, okay?"

"Thanks Diane."

"Sure hon. I'll see you soon. Give my baby girl some smooches for me, alright?"

"Sure. Thank you again. Bye."

"Bye."

Piper hands Alex her phone back, as she suddenly grabs her face and intensely kisses her. The brunette answers, as she kisses her passionately in return. Piper broke the kiss, as she remembered to give Alex her gift. She reached inside her bag, as she hands the brunette a black box. Alex opens it, as a smile was plastered on her face by seeing a Skagen leonora ceramic leather band watch, that she wants to have.

"I know it's not much, but I saved for it."

"Are you kidding me babe? I loved this! Thank you." She said, as she kisses Piper.

"Happy Anniversary Alex."

"Happy Anniversary Pipes."

They settled in for the night at Alex's apartment. The brunette made love to her, as their moans and groans echoes at Alex's bedroom. Piper gave Alex three powerful orgasms that night, as the brunette gave her equally the same. However, Alex doesn't want to be even so she took Piper again, as she stimulates Piper's G-spot and stroke it using her middle and ring finger, as the blonde groans with pleasure. Alex rested the palm of her hand on Piper's clit, almost cupping it. She begins to slowly stroke, and then starts pulling her hand up and down stimulating her clit. She was firmly speeding up her pace within every thrust, and went as fast as she can until Piper squirts all over the bed. Alex was pleased to her self; as by now, Piper's love juice covered her hands, her bed, and Piper's own pussy.

"I have to change the sheets." Alex said, as she catches her breath.

"Why?"

"You squirted!" Alex said teasing, as Piper hides her face on the pillow. Alex chuckles at her, as she raises Piper's face, and looks at her.

"Love you babe."

"Love you too. "

...

Alex's LSAT exam came back with a positive result, in which made her parents and Piper very proud. Alex's Median Gpa is 3.87 with LSAT score of 172, making her a competitive candidate for any Law School. Piper's only worry is Alex's choice of school. Her parents told Alex that she can choose in a wide variety of law schools in the country and then they'll discuss it. Piper fears the distance, if ever Alex chose a school too far from hers, but she didn't tell Alex this. She doesn't want to be a hindrance on Alex's dreams and limit the brunette on what she can achieve.

Alex was able to commit to her promise on spending more time with Piper. They went on meal dates, as much as their schedules allow. They would hangout and watch movies together, on Alex's dorm. She would sometimes go to Piper's dorm and take a nap, while the blonde studies by her side. Sometimes Piper would find her on campus to give her chocolates, snacks, or smoothies, in which makes Alex smile every time. If Alex gets busy and wasn't able to see her in a day, she would call or text Piper as often as she can to check on her, in which Piper does the same. They were able to spent time with their friends when all of their schedules meet together.

The holidays came, as they've spent it in each of their families. Alex's parents bought Piper a present. It's a green and cream trendy style scoop collar long sleeve sweater with scarf, in which Alex gave to her when spring classes resumes by January. Diane chose the color herself, as Piper gets teary eyed over the thoughtfulness. Alex's classes' resumes a week ahead than the rest of the courses again, as Piper accompanied her like the last time. When spring break came, Piper spent the four days of it with her family, and then drove back to NYU to get Nicky and Polly, as they have plans to spend the rest of spring break at Ian's family vacation home in Long Island. Alex and Avery drove from New Jersey to Long Island while Ian and Pete meet together. Although Polly and Pete didn't worked things out, they remained civil and friends. Alex accompanied Piper on art galleries and museum tours, while the rest of the spring break was spent with good company and great friends.

Alex's athletic career this year wasn't as great as her academics. The violets failed to took home the ECAC team championship. However, Nicky was selected as NCAA woman of the year nominee, and the men swimming team, which Ian is a member, finished a program-best ninth in NCAA's and took home the ECAC team championship, in which Alex was very happy and proud of her friends.

...

The last few months of senior year are fast approaching. Nicky, Ian, Pete and Alex would be graduating soon. Piper noticed lately that Alex was distinctly quiet. Piper figured she's worried about something but she didn't knew what. They were seating at the tables on the open ground, passing time. Alex leans over and places her right arm on the table, as her head rests by the side, over it. She was staring at piper's shirt thinking about something.

"What's wrong?" Piper asks bothered. She places her arm on Alex's back, as she tenderly brushes her hair behind her ear.

"Nothing."

"Al..."

"It's just...I'm going to law school."

"Okay..." Piper replied, as she waits for Alex to open up. Her hand brushed on circles at Alex's back, soothing her.

"I'll be extremely busy again Pipes."

"I know." Piper exhales defeated.

"I'm worried...I'm worried about us." Alex says, as she holds Piper's hand.

"We'll work things out. We'll find a way."

"It was going to be harder this time...harder than it's already is, this year."

"I know. It'll be hard especially if you're too far." Piper says.

"I'm staying at NYU."

"You are?"

"Yeah. I passed all my credentials and I have the acceptance letter."

"But, don't you want to go to other schools, like Stanford or Yale?"

"Are you trying to get rid of me?" Alex asks teasingly, as Piper stare at her.

"I just don't want to limit you Alex."

"You're not. NYU's program is great too, plus I don't want to be far." Alex said, as Piper hinted a worried tone on her voice.

"I'm sorry if I scared you the last time. I just wanted time with you Al…but I understand it more now. I know you're doing your best and I promise to extend my patience." Piper said softly, as she looks at Alex.

"We'll fight for this, okay?"

"Yes."

"I'm doing this for us...for our future." Alex said revealing, as Piper stares at her. Rarely did Alex talk about the future, as she lives through the day. She always tells Piper she doesn't plan because she hates being disappointed when it didn't happen.

"What?"

"I wanted...I want to give you my last name...not today. Someday, in the future...or you could maintain yours...whatever you wanted as long as you're with me." Alex said rumbling.

"Are you serious?"

"Yes kid. I want to marry you...someday." She said smiling at Piper.

"I want to marry you too...someday." Piper replied. She slowly leans in and kissed Alex softly.

"I love you Pipes."

"I love you too, baby." She replied holding Alex's face, as they kissed again.

"Shit! You make me so happy, I want to pee!" Piper said, as Alex chuckles on her.

"Do you want to stay at my dorm tonight?" Alex asks, as her brows rise playfully.

"Uh, my horny big baby." Piper said, as she teases back. They both laugh at themselves, as they continued their banter.

"Hey love birds!" Nicky yelled across them as she and Polly approach the two, breaking the invisible cloak of their own little world. Alex sits up a little and looks at their friends. She felt Piper suddenly hugs her, so she looks at her girlfriend with love in her eyes, as Piper gazes back. They shared a peck, as Piper caresses her face, as they heard Nicky muttered about them being mushy and Polly curses. Piper didn't care. She's in here with Alex. They'll make it; the rest of the world will just meld in the background.

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Thank you so, so much guys!

Guest : Thanks! I really wanted to write a chapter on season 3 so there. I'm thinking of another though. We'll see. Thank you!

l3VauseMan : Thank you for your reviews in every chapter! I'm so glad you liked it so far, and I hope this one won't disappoint. I'm considering writing more about season 3 so, let's see! You rock! Thanks so much! I'm an in between shipper between HEA and reality, so I might break your heart on some chapters. Hahaha

vausegasm : Thank you! That's how i viewed season three. Technically Piper still cheated but at least she didn't have that strong feelings for Stella like she have for Alex. I might write a chapter on this though. Thanks again!

elliellie1 : Thank you! I really appreciate it! I hope you like this one as much.

moanzs : Angst, angst, angst...hehehe. I hope you liked this one though. It's much lighter...

Maggie : Thank you, I appreciate it! Enjoy this one!

Guest : Yes! This one is lighter and smuttier. haha. Thanks for the review!

VauseSearch : Thanks! That's just how i like to make sense of Piper's attitude though. I really hope she get her shit together in season 4. I want Alex to have 1 season that she's happy.

ManveerlovesVauseman : Thank you! I really tried writing it based on Piper's intake, or at least on what i thought she still is.

FFChik : Thank you dude! I'm glad you liked it. I hope this one too!

SeriouslyAwesome : I love Alex too. I wanted to give justice on her in some of the chapter soon! Thanks for the review!