A/N:
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any of the characters.
I know, I suck. I'm really sorry that this update took so long and just a warning, this might be happening again for the next chapters. =( This chapter is also much shorter than the last two chapters and again, I apologize but I just really wanted to post something now coz I think I've made you wait too long already.
Also, there are no Vauseman and Nichorello interaction here, despite the last part. But I promise to include that in the next chapter (as a flashback) so you could at least have a "look" at how their day out had gone.
I'll try my best to update as quickly as I can but for now enjoy a smutty (ish) and fluff-filled (I tried) chapter. Hope you enjoy =)
23
"Every inch of your skin is a holy grail I've got to find,
Only you can set my heart on fire..."
-o-o-o-
Alex's drive on the way home felt like the longest car ride she's ever had to endure. All she could think about was the feel of Piper's lips against hers, the desperate touches she's longed for so long and the primal sounds that came out of Piper's mouth that made Alex ache for her even more. It also didn't help that Piper hasn't let go of her hand almost all the time, all the while bringing it to her lips peppering it with light kisses.
Alex really tried to control herself. Ever since her lips touched Piper's, all she wanted to do was rip her clothes off and show her how much she loved her the best way she could. But then Piper told her to take her home, her tone laced with arousal that pierced through every inch of Alex's skin, and the fraction of control she had left over her actions were thrown out the window right that instance.
She drove fast but also made sure that she wasn't putting both of them in danger. But at one point, Piper proved to be a little daredevil as her tongue ever so slightly darted out of her mouth and grazed the tip of Alex's forefinger. As Alex inhaled sharply at the sensation that ran from the skin touched by the blonde's mouth travelling directly down her core, she abruptly pulled over and climbed over Piper's, setting herself at the blonde's lap.
"What are you doing?" Piper asked breathlessly just as Alex started to hold her head in place, her mouth merely inches from hers.
"If you keep doing that, we're not gonna be able to make it home." Without waiting for Piper to answer, Alex connected their lips, kissing Piper intensely, making sure the blonde felt exactly what she was feeling at the moment, which was pure unadulterated desire.
A moan escaped Piper's lips and soon enough she was clutching at Alex's shirt as if her life depended on it. That seemed to have spurred Alex even more as she suddenly bit Piper's lower lip, pulling it gently, before caressing it with her own tongue.
"You're going to be the death of me," whispered Alex as she rested her forehead against Piper's, finally pulling her lips away from hers.
"Ahh but wouldn't that be the sweetest death just in case?" Piper asked, reaching for Alex's face as she kissed her once again.
For a while, Alex let her, allowing Piper to take dominance before she finally pulled away for good, going back to the driver's seat. She then looked at Piper who still looked flustered, "You have to behave now."
Piper nodded sheepishly before reaching out for Alex's hand once again, finally letting Alex drive in peace.
They reached Alex's place with no more interruptions and as soon as Alex opened the door, she pulled Piper inside hurriedly, before lightly pushing her against the closest wall she could find. As soon as she did, she had locked Piper in place putting both hands just at each side of the blonde's head. She could see Piper's eyes darken with arousal and she was sure her own wasn't any different.
"I've missed you so fucking much," Alex whispered, her voice lower and raspier than normal, laced with so much need. And almost as soon as she's spoken, her lips were suddenly on Piper's, their bodies flushed together, seeking for more contact.
Piper's hands immediately pulled Alex closer to her by entangling them on the taller woman's hair. Her grip became tighter as soon as Alex bit her bottom lip, and settled her leg in between hers. Piper kissed her back with just as much passion, her eyes almost rolling to the back of her head from the intensity of her arousal.
Soon enough, they were leaving a trail of their discarded clothes on the floor as they made their way to Alex's bedroom. "Are you in a hurry or something?" Alex asked jokingly, as Piper hurriedly removed her last piece of clothing.
"Shut up," Piper answered back, kissing Alex hard again earning her a chuckle from the taller woman. She could feel Alex's hands all over her causing her legs turn into jelly, and it took all her will power not to let her legs give up on her until they've reached the bed.
And finally, Alex was laying Piper on the bed gently, looking at her with so much fire and passion in her eyes. The mood had totally shifted as none of them seemed to be in any hurry anymore. Alex waited long enough for this. She's waited long enough to feel Piper again, to touch her not only physically but also emotionally. This was it, and she was gonna spend every second of it showing Piper just how much they've missed and making sure they'd never miss it ever again.
True enough, Alex began worshipping Piper's body with her mouth and hands. For a while, Piper just laid under her, her eyes shut, mouth slightly parted and her breathing heavy, feeling all of Alex in every part of her being. But when Alex's mouth had reached Piper's taut stomach, the blonde had started squirming, not being able to keep the fire building inside her in control any longer.
"Alex..." she whispered, and she sounded desperate, almost pleading. She was clutching at Alex's head gripping her hair hard, almost pushing her just where she needed her the most.
But instead of going further down, Alex made her way towards Piper's mouth again, kissing her with so much passion and love, before leaving another trail of small kisses towards Piper's earlobe. "Yes, babe..." she whispered, her voice hoarse and hot in Piper's ear.
"Please..." was the only word that Piper could come up with as Alex's hand slid downward, her fingers lightly brushing everywhere but the spot where she needed her the most. "Please, I've waited long enough..." she managed to add, arching her body to Alex's touch.
And Alex understood... just how hard the waiting was because she felt it, too. So not wanting to make Piper wait another second, she whispered again, "Your wish is my command, Princess..." just before she bit lightly on her earlobe causing Piper to moan deliciously.
Fucking finally, Alex slipped her index finger inside Piper, and she couldn't stop the moan that escaped her lips just at how dripping wet Piper was for her. Her moans mixed with Piper's as the blonde held on to her tightly, before connecting their lips together once again.
Taking this as an encouragement, Alex added another finger and she slipped it so easily she wasn't sure if Piper even felt it. But taking Piper's louder moans as a sign, maybe she really did after all.
Alex began thrusting her fingers in and out, creating a slow pace making Piper go crazier than she already felt. As Alex took Piper higher and higher in ecstasy, she took one of the blonde's nipples in her mouth, her tongue creating a slow swirl against it until it was hard as a rock.
"Alex... fuck..." Piper whispered, seemingly running out of any other words other than those. "Harder, babe. Fuck. Harder!" Her last word almost came only as a gasp as Alex complied with her pleadings just as soon as the words left her mouth.
Alex's thrusts were soon faster and harder, taking Piper closer to the edge. Piper's moans, on the other hand, got louder as she got lost in the sensation of Alex's mouth on her and fingers inside her. She searched for anything she could hold on to and her fingers on one hand scratched at Alex's back while the other one held on the headboard just above her head.
They started to move in perfect sync, like they were dancing to music only they could hear and understand. Moving together, they've projected every pent up emotions they hadn't allowed to resurface for any other person but each other. Their love, as fucked up as it used to be, now felt more right than it had ever been. It felt beautiful and it may not have been perfect but they knew they were on the way to making it almost that, and with these thoughts in mind, Alex brought Piper to the edge, pure bliss engulfing every inch of them.
Alex dropped soft and gentle kisses all over Piper's face as she helped her down from her orgasm. Piper laid there with her breathing ragged but soon, Alex could feel her smiling against her kisses. "That was..." the blonde whispered, letting her words hang in the air.
"I know," Alex agreed, bringing her lips to Piper's forehead, kissing her gently as she wiped the sweat trickling down her face. "But I'm not yet done," Alex then added, and before Piper could say anything else, Alex was inside her again and Piper knew, that tonight, she was in one hell of a ride.
-o-o-o-
Right when Alex woke up, she immediately knew that there was something different. She felt it, and it may not have been screaming at her but there were the slightest whispers inside her head making her feel just how unusual that exact moment was for her. She didn't open her eyes instantly, letting her mind get accustomed to the fact that it had awoken from a deep and seemingly peaceful slumber.
Usually, when Alex woke up, everything felt cold... the air surrounding her, her bed, and even her own self. But today, the cold hasn't made it presence known yet and it was a surprise for Alex who had already gotten used to it greeting her every morning since more than eight months ago.
Then it hit her. Why everything felt different, why it wasn't cold... why today felt a whole lot fucking better. It was because of the woman next to her, whose body was tucked to her side and arm splayed over her bare stomach. It was because of the person she had an arm protectively wrapped around, her breath tickling the side of her neck.
It was Piper.
She was the reason this day was different. Good different.
Finally, Alex opened her eyes to watch Piper sleep, recalling the night before. It immediately brought a smile upon her face, remembering just how many times they showed how much they missed each other. The feeling of soreness in Alex's body explained just how long they hadn't done it when they were supposed to, but she didn't regret it because those things they did last night, it wasn't just about the sex. It was about showing each other what exactly they felt, a feat they had yet to accomplish using words.
It was heart achingly beautiful and if it was Alex's choice, they would be doing it all over again right now but seeing Piper sleep peacefully, her mouth slightly open making her look like an adorable little child, won over Alex's desire. So she carefully turned to her side, making sure Piper's arms stayed where it was, as she studied the face of the woman she still loved so deeply and everything she missed about her.
Alex knew that last night, she and Piper took one huge step towards whatever they were trying to go forward to. And it was also most definitely one huge step away from the past that's haunted them for so long, that's made them so miserable. But there was still one thing she was waiting for from Piper, something she needed to hear just so she could finally, and truly, move on for good.
She needed Piper to say the words "I forgive you," and she needed her to really mean it. Maybe Piper has really forgiven her, otherwise last night would have probably not happened. But Alex needed to hear it from Piper's own lips and that has yet to happen. This was probably what was keeping Alex from fully enjoying this, from finally believing that she and Piper may start again with clean slate and today, she was going to make sure she'd finally get that.
As if sensing that someone was watching her, Piper started to stir and Alex found herself holding her breath waiting for how Piper was gonna react to this. Just like Alex, Piper took her time to open her eyes, but Alex knew that she was already up. Alex waited as she kept her gaze on Piper's face, and she felt her heart jump as a smile slowly formed on Piper's lips.
"Have you just been watching me sleep?" the blonde suddenly said, her eyes still closed and voice laced with sleep.
Alex then let go of the breath she'd been holding as a soft chuckle escaped her lips. This was always going to be the best sight to wake up to, she thought. "Yes. I'm sorry. Was that creepy?"
Piper then opened her eyes, her beautiful smile still etched on her face. "Just a little." She met Alex's gaze for a while before speaking again, "Hi, good morning." Taking Alex by surprise, and a beautiful one at that, Piper closed the distance between their faces and pressed a gentle but long kiss on her lips.
Alex smiled into the kiss, all her worries about the things that had yet to be settled between her and Piper disappearing into thin air as all she could just think about was how great Piper being back in her arms felt. When they pulled away, she wrapped her arm more tightly around Piper's waist, leaving almost no space between their bodies.
"Good morning. Did you sleep well?"
"I haven't slept that well in a really long time. Thank you," Piper whispered as she locked her eyes with Alex's, her fingers playing with Alex's hair.
"For what?"
"For coming back."
As soon as those words left Piper's mouth, Alex absentmindedly loosened her grip on Piper, her guilt for leaving suddenly resurfacing. She wouldn't have had to come back if she had not left in the first place. Yes, she felt it was the right thing to do but she still couldn't help but feel horrible that it was the only option left just so she could save Piper.
"Hey, what's wrong?" Piper asked, the change in Alex's demeanour not going unnoticed.
Alex then pressed her forehead against Piper's as she closed her eyes, emotions suddenly rushing through her. "I'm sorry."
"For what?" It was Piper's turn to ask the question. "Hey, look at me," she said, her voice so gentle it made Alex's heart constrict. She cupped Alex's face and pulled away just far enough so she could look at her.
"For everything. For hurting you."
Almost immediately, Piper shook her head as she kept running her fingers through Alex's hair. "Al, I get it now... why things had to happen the way they did. Why you had to do that. I'm sorry I didn't understand it at first, but I do now. And yes, I was hurt but so were you. Those things had to happen so we could be right where we are right now. The important thing is that we've managed to become the better version of ourselves and now you're here again. We got each other again, right?"
Piper was looking at her with so much love and understanding and Alex had to fight back the tears that threatened to slip from her eyes. Once again, she wondered what she had ever done to deserve someone like Piper but was thankful that whoever was responsible for this, if there was one, thought that maybe she did.
She again tightened her grip on Piper as she looked directly into her eyes. "So you forgive me?"
And right then, Piper smiled the most beautiful smile Alex had ever seen as she pressed her forehead back against Alex's. "Yes, I forgive you. I think I've forgiven you the moment I understood everything." She then pressed their lips together and it was an even longer kiss than the previous one, and so when it ended, they both found themselves grasping for air.
"Thank you," Alex whispered as she pulled Piper into an embrace, the blonde burying her face on her neck.
"Promise me you won't think about that again? We leave everything of those behind us now, except of course everything we've learned, and we start with a clean slate. Yes?" Piper looked back at her, waiting for her to agree.
"Yes, I think I like that." Alex then kissed Piper's forehead, every doubt she had when she woke up totally gone, replaced with pure bliss that she and Piper may have just gotten their second chance at making this work. "I love you so much," she finally said, her heart bursting with so much love for the woman beside her.
"You don't know how long I missed hearing you say that." And just like that, Piper removed herself from Alex's hold, only to settle herself on top of her, locking her body in place with her knees. She let the sheets slip from her naked body as she gripped Alex's face to press an intense kiss on her lips, her center suddenly dripping with arousal.
"Okay, what's a girl gotta do to hear that back, huh?" Alex asked, chuckling a little as Piper's actions became just a little bit more frantic. She could feel a pool of wetness being pressed against her stomach which had resulted in her own arousal, so she held Piper's s head in place, kissing her back with the same intensity the blonde was giving her.
"I love you, too," Piper whispered as she started a trail of kisses from Alex's lips down to her neck. "I love you," she muttered once again, this time nipping the side of Alex's neck only to soothe it with her own tongue. "I love you so much," she said one last time as her lips went back to Alex's mouth, this time moving her body against Alex's so she could now feel the friction created between her wet heat and Alex's stomach.
"Fuck," Alex whispered, feeling all kinds of sensation settling in her stomach. As soon as Alex opened her mouth, Piper took that opportunity to slip her tongue inside causing Alex's eyes to flutter. "Pipes... wait..." Alex suddenly said, needing to pull Piper's head away from her for a second.
"What's wrong?" Piper asked, confusion evident on her face, her breathing a little ragged.
"I still have a question."
Piper groaned, bringing her lips back to Alex's so she could shut her up. "And you can't ask this later because?" she asked in between kisses, her hands suddenly finding Alex's chest. She tweaked one of the raven-haired's nipple causing Alex to arch her body into her touch.
"Jesus Christ, Pipes," Alex reacted, before pulling herself together once again. She held Piper's hands in place and looked directly into her eyes. Piper immediately glared at her, obviously not enjoying the interruption. "I just really need to hear it from you now."
"Hear what?"
"Will you be my girlfriend again?"
Piper immediately blushed before her grin turned into a soft chuckle. She then shook her head as she brought her head down so she could press a gentle kiss on Alex's lips. "You don't have to ask."
-o-o-o-
It was way past lunch time when Piper and Alex woke up, unsurprisingly almost at the same time, the blonde only following a few minutes after Alex opened her eyes. Alex was holding Piper like she had no plans of ever letting go when they both heard the door open. Piper looked at her, questions filling her eyes, but she just shrugged knowing full well who just entered, without any permission, her house.
Piper's naked body was barely covered in sheets so Alex had to bring them almost up to her neck, aware that any minute now, the door to her bedroom would be widely open.
"You want to cover my head, too?" asked Piper, laughing at Alex's sudden apprehension.
"I just don't want Nicky to see you naked," Alex answered pressing a gentle kiss on Piper's nose.
"What, it's nothing she had never seen before," Piper then muttered back, much to Alex's surprise. She was gonna say something back when her door suddenly opened, revealing a surprised Nicky just outside.
"Whoah, this is a nice surprise," the bushy-haired woman exclaimed, her lips tugged into a shit-eating grin.
"She's seen you naked?" Alex said, obviously appalled at Piper's admission, ignoring Nicky who suddenly looked weary at what she had just said. Alex then loosened her grip on Piper, looking at her with a look of offense on her face.
"What the fuck, Piper?" Nicky half-yelled. "You told her?!"
"You've seen her naked?!" Alex looked furious now, and she would have stood up and kicked Nicky's ass, if only she was wearing anything at all. "Get out," she said directly at Nicky, who looked a little panicked.
"It's not what you think, Al," Piper finally said, realizing what she had just said might have sounded to Alex.
"I said, get out!" Alex ignored Piper, still shooting daggers at Nicky.
"I swear, Vause. There's an explanation to that," Nicky said before getting out of Alex's sight, knowing just how much danger she was in. "Ugh, Chapman, that fucking mouth of yours I swear to God," they both could hear her mutter causing Piper to chuckle softly.
When Nicky was already nowhere to be seen, Alex already sat up and moved farther from Piper. "You find that funny?"
"Babe, it's not what you're thinking, I swear," Piper once again swore, bringing herself closer to Alex but Alex only stood up, leaving Piper to watch her stand there in all her naked glory. Piper found herself smirking as her arousal resurfaced once again.
"What are you smiling at? Fuck, Piper. You just told me that Nicky has seen you naked, my best fucking friend... who let me tell you I wanna strangle to death right now!" Alex half-yelled, frustration evident on her tone and face. "And don't tell me it's not what I think because I can't think of any other way that could have happened except for that," she added, but Piper just sat there, still wearing that infuriatingly beautiful smile that was making it harder for Alex to stay mad. "Stop doing that!"
"Doing what?" Piper asked nonchalantly.
"That! Looking all cute when I'm trying to be mad."
But this only made Piper's smile widen. "I'm not trying to be cute. And are you getting jealous?"
"Ugh, I cannot fucking believe you!" Alex raised her hands upwards in surrender before finally walking away towards her bathroom. Piper immediately stood up and almost ran after her. Soon enough, they were both standing in front of her bathroom mirror without any clothes on.
"Hey... nothing happened between Nicky and I," Piper said softly behind Alex but the taller woman wasn't looking at her. Thoughts of Piper and Nicky naked together were plaguing her mind and she could feel an unpleasant sensation settling in her stomach, like she wanted to throw up.
Alex then felt Piper press herself against her back, as her arms snaked around her waist. She knew she should stay mad, but the feeling of Piper's breasts against her back was slowly melting her resolve. The blonde soon kissed her shoulder gently, as her hands slowly travelled upwards before stopping just at her ribcage.
"It was one of those difficult days, Al, where I just didn't want to move at all and she was getting tired of my shit... so she forcefully took off all my clothes, so I could shower. It was harmless. I don't even think she really looked at me."
At the realization of what Piper had gone through at some point during the past, Alex immediately felt her heart ache. But she tried to push back that thought and think that that time was over and Piper was all better now. Clean slate, she reminded herself.
"It's Nicky, Pipes. Believe me, she looked."
Piper chuckled because she knew Alex was speaking the truth, and also knowing that she was no longer mad. Pressing another kiss this time at the side of her neck, her hands finally got hold of Alex's luscious breasts and Alex's eyes fluttered shut, leaning her head against Piper's.
"Are you still mad at me?" Piper whispered before tracing her tongue on Alex's earlobe all the while making slight circles around her girlfriend's nipples with her index fingers, but never really touching them.
Enjoying the feeling of Piper's mouth and fingers on her, Alex just shook her head.
"How about jealous? Are you still jealous?" Piper's voice was so soft now, in that tone she knew always made Alex go crazy.
Alex thought and she wanted to make herself believe that she wasn't jealous. But someone else saw Piper naked, someone else was there for her when she needed her the most. So as much as she didn't want to acknowledge the jealousy, it was there and she didn't want to hide it from Piper.
"Maybe just a little bit," she answered, gripping the sink in front of her just a little bit tighter as Piper finally decided to put her out of her misery when she guided her head to face her as she attacked her mouth with her own.
Almost as soon as their lips touched, Piper pulled away before looking Alex straight in the eyes. "Good, because you jealous just made me kinda hot."
-o-o-o-
"Does Nicky really think you're still mad at her?"
Alex was driving Piper to work and she had just received a message from Nicky asking her to convince Alex to just forgive her, and how it was unfair that she's been forgiven (perks of being the one who got to make Alex cum, according to Nicky) while she was still getting treated like she didn't exist.
Alex chuckled at this as she nodded. "Yeah, it's funny actually. She's been kissing my ass for the past three days."
Piper shook her head but still laughed with Alex anyway. "You're terrible. I'm sure she feels really bad now. She's been texting me non-stop. You have to tell her you're not really mad at her."
"Are you kidding me? I've been getting free breakfast for the last three days, I'm not gonna put a stop to that just yet."
"Yeah, well that's supposed to be my job."
"Ah, don't worry about it. You're feeding me something else entirely anyway, so you're good." Alex pulled over as they reached Red's Diner before facing Piper who had suddenly blushed so hard.
"Yeah? Well that's not always healthy, isn't it?"
"Eh, who cares about healthy when I'm cumming everyday like I do because of you?" Alex shrugged making Piper chuckle. She then closed the gap between them and kissed her softly on the lips. "Can you take the day off tomorrow?"
"I think ever since I've been promoted," she had to use air quotes as she used the word promoted, "I can pretty much take any day off I want. Why?"
"Good, because we're going somewhere."
"Where?"
"Nothing fancy... just somewhere. Now go, before I decide to eat you for breakfast again," Alex said, lightly shoving Piper towards the car door.
"Wh- here? In the car?"
"Has that ever stopped me before?"
"Point taken. Okay, I'm going," Piper said as she opened the door. She then looked back at Alex, kissing her on the mouth. "I love you. Take care, okay? And not too much Janis."
Alex chuckled as she pulled Piper back to her when the blonde started pulling away from their kiss. "You're cute when you're jealous. Bye, I love you, too."
-o-o-o-
"You don't know how excited I am right now," exclaimed Piper as she fidgeted in her seat. She and Alex were on their way to wherever Alex was planning to take her and she felt so excited that she couldn't stay still.
"As a matter of fact, I do. It's pretty clear right now, Pipes," answered Alex as she chuckled slightly.
"Shut up, it's just that I haven't gone out in a really long time... and I mean long fucking time. And now I'm going to spend the day with you, I just can't wait," she then explained with a huge smile on her face. Her body was twisted to her side so she could face Alex, and she revelled at just watching her girlfriend drive, knowing that if this was the only thing she could do all day, she'd totally be okay with it.
Unbeknownst to Piper, if only she wasn't driving, Alex would probably just watch her, too, as her heart beat rapidly at how beautiful Piper looked with that smile adorning her face. "I can't wait, too, babe. But don't get so excited, it's nothing you've never been to."
"I don't care. The important thing is it's gonna be with you so it can be anywhere else and I won't have any complaints."
Alex smiled at this, looking briefly at Piper before her eyes went back to the road. "And yeah, that, too. We won't be alone."
"We won't?"
"Yep. I don't think you'd mind, though."
Soon enough, Alex was pulling over and when Piper realized where they were, she even got more excited. They were going to be at their lake, somewhere she hadn't dared go to ever since Alex left. This was their place, this was a place that had witnessed so many things in their lives. And now they were back here after another step towards their future and Piper couldn't help but feel a little emotional about it.
"Let's go?" Alex said as she reached for Piper's hand.
Together they started walking but then Piper immediately stopped and looked at Alex with a confused look. "Wait, we don't have anything with us. Aren't we gonna stay long?"
"Everything's been taken care of, babe. I told you, we won't be alone."
True to her words, they reached the lake with two tents already set up. Looking around, Piper saw Nicky and Lorna grilling what seemed to be barbecues, beers on their hands all the while giving each other small kisses and short hugs.
"Nicky! Lorna!" screamed Piper as she ran towards them. The other two looked back at her and greeted her with the same excitement and Alex just looked at them, happiness engulfing her at the sight of all the people she loved.
After everything that has happened to her ever since she was only a kid, she never thought there'd ever come a time where she'd reach this point in her life. She felt contentment, like this was enough for her, like she didn't need anything else.
It had been tough reaching this point, but now she was here and she was going to make sure she never let go of this again.
"What the fuck are you doing just standing there, Vause?! Come over here and fucking help us!" shouted Nicky and it was all that Alex needed to approach them, a great day looking ahead of her.
-o-o-o-
It was night time and the two couples decided to spend some time with their significant others alone. Nicky and Lorna stayed by the lake cuddled up together while Alex and Piper sat near the bonfire, Piper leaning against Alex's front, the taller woman's arms wrapped around Piper.
"This is nice," the blonde muttered, as she rested her head against Alex's shoulder.
"Yeah," Alex agreed before pressing a kiss at the side of her girlfriend's head.
"Do you remember the first time we were here? That was a good day, great actually. Probably partly because we didn't know how much shit we were gonna go through back then," Piper then said, but without any bitterness in her tone. She's accepted that part of her life, and as much pain as it had caused her, it had gotten her to where she was now and she was at least thankful for that. "And now we're here again, and we've experienced all of that and this just feels kind of liberating, you know?"
"Yeah," Alex briefly agreed, as her fingers absentmindedly played with Piper's hair. Piper was right, and she was happy about it. But there was one question that was nagging her and she wanted to know how Piper felt about it, if she was feeling the same thing she was. "Can I ask you something?"
"What is it?" asked Piper, shifting her body slightly so she could look at Alex.
"Do you ever... get that itch? Do you ever feel like you want to use again?"
Piper took her time before she answered, wondering how the truth would affect Alex. But then she figured if they really wanted a clean slate, being truthful all the time needed to be a part of that.
"Honestly? Yes, it happens a lot. I think it's always gonna be with me now, that feeling of wanting to use. But the difference is... now I know what it's gonna do to me, I know how much more I'm going to lose if I go back to that again. So that makes it a lot easier not to cave. Plus, I got another drug now that can take me just as high only it's so much better."
"Yeah?" Alex asked, surprised. "And what would that be?"
"You." This time, Piper didn't take any time to answer, the word coming out of her mouth effortlessly, just like how she loved Alex, it was effortless.
Alex immediately chuckled, but her grip on Piper got tighter. "Fucking sap."
"You like it."
"That I do."
Piper then leaned towards Alex so they could connect their lips together and for a few seconds, they revelled in the feel of each other's lips against each other's.
"You two, get a fucking room!" yelled Nicky from afar causing Alex and Piper to pull away from each other. Alex then gave Nicky the finger before going back to just hugging Piper from behind.
"So, I'm addictive, huh?"
Piper chuckled as she shook her head. "You are, baby. You're intoxicating and you make me so high and I just can't get enough of you." Piper leaned in again for another kiss and this time they ignored Nicky and Lorna's teases at the other side.
"Aha, keep going," Alex then encouraged.
"You're also so hot but kind of a smug asshole so I think it negates that."
"Hey."
"I'm kidding. You're just hot. Period."
"Yeah, you're really lucky for having me in your life, you know."
"I take it back. You're a smug asshole. Period."
It was a light and easy banter and Alex found herself wishing this could go on forever. She immediately thought back to her musings earlier, when she thought she didn't need anything else. She realized she was wrong because there was one thing she needed. And that was for Piper to stay in her life forever, and she was intent on doing everything she could to make that happen.
"I love you so much, you know that?"
"I do," Piper answered. "And I love you, too... more than I can ever put into words." They pressed their foreheads together, feeling so much more connected than they'd ever been before. "Al?"
"Yeah?"
"There's something I wanna do."
"What's it, babe?"
"I think I wanna go see my Mom. Will you come with me?"
Alex smiled at Piper, feeling proud of her for this step she was suddenly ready to take. "Of course, I'll be with you all the way."
"Thank you. And you know what? I think you were right. I really am lucky to have you."
And for another time, and definitely not the last for that night, they kissed each other with so much love and passion, looking forwards to whatever life had in store for both of them.
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SHOUTOUTS:
Budda1127, Romantic Alex is always such a turn on, isn't she? Haha! Thank you so much for your review. It brought a smile to my face. =))
Guest (one of the best AU), This is such a short but really, really, really sweet review and I couldn't stop reading it one I received it. Thank you! =))
ManveerlovesVauseman, Hi! Thank you so much for that awesome review. Haha. I'm glad I made you feel all kinds of emotions during the previous chapter. Hopefully this chapter would be as good as you thought the previous one was. =))
BL-is-love, Thank you very much. I'm glad you think so! =)) And yes, finally they've reached that point in their relationship. I'm not sure if I'm ending this story just yet. They still have some things they need to talk about so maybe the ride is still not gonna end. Haha. =)
rach5878, That really means a lot to me, especially because you think this is worth a second read. =)) Thank you so much, that was such a wonderful review I'm smiling like an idiot right now. =))
WB79, I'm sorry for leaving you hanging... and then taking too long to update. But hopefully the content of this chapter would make up for that. Thank you! =)
Guest (loved it), I'm glad, thank you very much! =)
oitnbaddict, Romantic sap, indeed! Thank you for that review. I'm glad you loved the Diane part even if it was just a short part of the last chapter. And yes, Nicky is totally us here. Haha. They have a lot of issues to deal with yet and they're gonna do that on the next chapters but right now, I think you all deserve some fluff. =))
Guest (oh hell yeah!), And they finally got there! Haha, thank you very much! =) Apologies for the delayed update.
RJVause, Haha thank you! I'm glad you liked it and didn't think it was too sappy. But then again, romantic Alex is always something that we love, right? Your review made me laugh especially the "Mrs. Vau- Diane" part. Haha. =))
VonZeppy, I'm glad! Thank you so much! =))
huggerguest, Haha! Thank you! But the end has not come just yet, I would like to give you some more rainbow-filled chapters (hopefully) =) And no problem about the shout outs, your responses amaze me and this is really the least I can do to thank you. =)
Guest (smirking), Of course, only for you my friend. Haha! Thank you so much, and hopefully you'd love the Alex in this chapter as well. =)
amciotola1, Yes, no more baby steps. They've done that enough. Haha. Thank you for leaving a review! =)
Guest (God that ending), I'm sorry the wait has been long but I hope it was at least worth it. Haha. Thank you! =)
72ck13, Thank you so much, that really means a lot to me. *blushing* =)
Guest (happy about Janis haha), Haha! I've had enough with love triangles I don't wanna do that anymore, and I certainly don't want to do that to you knowing you've also had enough of my crap. Haha. Thank you for your review, it was awesome. =)
Vausemaniac, Haha, I gues Piper has more self-control than any of us when it comes to Alex Vause, huh? She'd probably give me a thorn from a rose and I'd immediately say yes! =)) Another huuuuuuge thanks to you for another long and wonderful review. I feel so special every time I read your reviews because you really take so much time telling me what you think of my story. Thank you so much! =))
izzielg, Thank you, I'm happy that you loved it. Here's more cute moments. =))
Sheri, Sorry for the long wait for this new chapter. =( Enjoy! Haha. =))
vausegasm, I hope you're not too disappointed that there's no Janis in this chapter, but don't worry I'll do my best to add a Janis-centric chapter in the future for your eyes only. Haha! Thank you for that review and I hope you'd love this as much even without your favourite character. =))
Guest (aww beautiful chapter), Thank you, I'm glad you loved the previous chapter. Here's another one, hope you like it just as much! =)
schillingarmy, Haha, I got that a lot. I know you've been all waiting for that chapter and I'm sorry it took some time but finally there it was! I'm glad you loved it, that means a lot. Thank you =))
Guest (beautiful to read), The second to the last line from your review was so beaituful! I totally agree and couldn't have said it any better. So thank you very much, that was a beautiful review! =)
Marauder-Lu, YES. FINALLY! And I totally agree about them being each other's home. That line of Piper always gives me the feels every time I watch it. Haha. Thank you for the review. =)
FFChik, I'm glad you agree! I also think rushing into anything wouldn't do them any good so I had to make them take a little bit of time. But they've taken time long enough haha! Thank you for another awesome review =)
Guest (wishing for a Vauseman day off), Your wish is my command, Princess! Here's Vauseman's Day Off! Haha. =) I'm so sorry that I couldn't update any sooner, though. =(
moanzs, Haha, good over the bad indeed. Even for Vauseman, hopefully. Haha yes, jealous Piper is always great but so is jealous Alex, hence this chapter. I will try to put in more Cal and Danny and I'm glad you liked the Janis part. Thanks again and sorry this took long. =))
sherlynn813, Thank you dear! =)
cutevauseman, Oh my gosh, that is always one of the compliments that melt my heart the most because I'm aware of so many great AUs in here so thank you very much! =))
jomichael03, Hi, bud! Thank you, that's a relief. Haha. And yeah, how can I ever forget that I met someone so awesome through here? Again, thank you for such a lovely review. It's been too long since we last talked. You are the bestest. Haha. =))
Guest (2 weeks w/o update), I'm really sorry it took me so long to update =( Here it is now, enjoy!
Guest (hopes I find some motivation), Hi! I finally did, I'm sorry that it took me some time, though. =( And you were totally right about them being finally back on track. I hope you liked this chapter. Thank you! =))