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I really enjoyed writing this chapter maybe it was good for my soul to write some happiness for a change I got a little caught up with it in my own head and found myself smiling my way through the process as I typed which is usually so not me :)
"Ok theoretically speaking what would be your ideal 'dream wedding'?"
Piper turned to her with her eyebrows raised but Alex kept her gaze firmly on the television in front of them. They had arrived home from the hospital that morning, Nurse Stevens had signed the release papers sternly stating that apart from Alex's out patient therapy she did not want to see either of them gracing her ward again. Alex had thanked her for all her help profusely, genuinely feeling quite emotional. Piper of course had cried and pulled the nurse into a crushing embrace almost strangling the poor woman in the process. By the time Alex had managed to pry Piper away Nurse Stevens had also been sporting tears in her eyes and Alex was grateful Bill had been there to usher them away before it got any more emotional.
Now they were sat entwined on the couch a blanket spread over their legs a mug of coffee in each of their hands and Piper had sat and commanded control of the television remote currently watching a reality TV programme about weddings. Alex had raised her eyebrows at her choice in programme but Piper had just shushed her with a 'well there's nothing else on'. Alex had reached for a book reading quietly but every so often she glanced at the screen scoffing at some of the more sentimental rubbish she had witnessed as Piper had shushed her softly.
"Why are you asking?"
Alex shrugged making sure her face was impassive "Well I know you like the idea of marriage so I just presumed you would have quite a strong idea of how your 'big day' should be"
Piper's face relaxed and she smiled as she fixed her gaze back to the television. A bride had just found out her husband to be had booked a theme park for their wedding venue and to say she was displeased would be an understatement causing Alex to scoff in amusement.
"Too be honest I've never given it much thought"
Alex snorted and looked at Piper incredulously "I don't believe that! You were engaged to Larry surely you made some plans"
Piper's forehead creased slightly and she looked as if she was considering her words carefully. Alex turned her gaze back to her book but she wasn't really concentrating on the words in front of her.
"To be honest I was so firmly living the perfect blonde lady life I would have just gone along with whatever my mother planned for me"
Alex looked up from her book and she reached her hand out and took Piper's in her hold.
"I always knew even from being a child that my wedding day would be a great Chapman event and that I would never truly have much of an input. Danny's wedding was pretty much the same but he has always been a Chapman through and through so it didn't really faze him"
Alex rarely heard Piper talk about her older brother it was like he didn't exist she had of course known Piper had two brothers it had come up in conversation when they first started dating but he was rarely mentioned by either Bill or Piper something, when she thought about it, she found strange but she had never wanted to pry.
"Did you ever think about getting married?"
Alex snorted and laughed "What do you think"
"Not even when you were a little girl?"
Alex shook her head "I've never been conventional Kid I think I always knew I was never going to walk down the aisle to Mr Right and pop out a couple of kids even before I realised I was into pussy"
Piper scowled slightly at her crudeness but then her face relaxed grinning "I happen to think you would look rather fetching in a wedding dress"
"You, my dear, would think I looked good in anything"
Alex winked at Piper playfully as Piper nodded her face completely seriouse making Alex chuckle l before she raised an eyebrow seriously.
"You don't seem to be answering my question"
"Well that's because I don't really know I haven't thought about weddings for a long time when I asked you to marry me I wasn't really thinking about the details"
"Just the fact you want to become Mrs Vause"
Piper blushed heavily a sheepish look across her face "I could have killed Nurse Stevens when she told you that"
"Well I'm glad she did it gave me a massive ego boost!"
Piper snorted "Yeah because your ego really needs boosting"
"I am an incredibly shy and meek person I don't know what you are implying"
Piper shoved her playfully and Alex laughed loudly all the while trying to avoid Piper's tickling hands.
"Well you tell me, if me and you were to get married tomorrow what would you want?"
"Some decent fucking gifts"
Alex kept her face serious laughing inside at the shocked look across Piper's face. Eventually though she couldn't hold in the snort of laughter and Piper rolled her eyes at Alex's teasing. The turn in conversation led Alex to remember something and she smiled widely at Piper who looked at her curiously in return.
"Wait here a minute"
Alex pressed a kiss to Piper's forehead before she reached for her crutches that were resting against the arm of the couch.
Slowly she made her way carefully into the bedroom to the bedside table at her side of Piper's bed. Reaching into the drawer Alex wrapped her hand around the small black box that was hidden towards the back away from prying eyes. Holding the gift in her hand Alex felt slightly nervous not about actually giving the gift to Piper she just hoped that she loved it as much as Alex thought she would.
Alex slipped the box into the pocket of her joggers and slowly she made her way back to the living room. Although she had been using the crutches for a few weeks her week of inactivity seemed to have set her back and her left arm was shaking slightly as it supported her weight. Not wanting to fall Alex concentrated hard and she ignored Piper's concerned gaze that she could feel burning into her. For a moment she felt felt embarrassed she wanted to snap at Piper tell her to stop fucking watching but Alex tampered down the urge knowing her fiancee was just looking out for her. As she sat heavily back down into the soft cushions she willed her anger away and she smiled a small smile in Piper's direction trying to ease her concern.
"I'm ok Piper"
Piper nodded sheepishly "I'm sorry I don't mean to fuss over you I'm trying to stop myself I promise I know it irritates you"
Alex felt her heart squeeze at Piper's guilty tone and she pulled Piper towards her pressing a gentle kiss to her lips "Don't apologise for caring Kid"
Piper kissed her back humming lightly until she pulled away a playful expression on her face "What was I waiting for then?"
Alex felt the flutter of nerves rush over her causing her skin to tingle and she forced her expression to remain neutral "I'm surprised you have managed to contain yourself for this long if I'm honest I thought you would have been on at me the moment we got through the door"
Piper's eyes narrowed confused and Alex smiled as she could practically see the cogs turning in Piper's head as she tried to work out what Alex was referring to.
"You don't know?"
"No I can't think of anything I mean I'm horny and I can't wait to get you naked in that bed again but I thought I best not jump you the moment we got home in case you thought I was some sort of sex crazed animal"
Alex felt a flush of arousal spread over her body and settle in her stomach and she quirked her eyebrow playfully "Horny are you? Well something needs to be done about that now doesn't it"
Stretching her arm out she tugged Piper's hand hard so that she tumbled into her their lips crashing together. Alex nipped and sucked at Piper's lower lip letting her hands roam across her chest palming her already hardening nipples through her thin vest top.
"Hmm Al..."
Piper allowed their tongues to meet and Alex eagerly explored the hot confines of Piper's mouth coaxing her tongue to play with her own but never allowing her to take charge. Alex could feel Piper's kiss becoming charged and she pulled back abruptly causing Piper to let out an indignant moan.
"We seem to be getting a little distracted"
Piper folded her arms covering her nipples that were straining through her top grumbling under her breath "Yeah well who's faults that"
Alex laughed and slipped her hand into her bottoms wrapping her fingers around her gift.
"So I have something for you"
Piper's face lit up with excitement and a look of understanding suddenly passed across her features "Is this my Christmas gift?"
Alex nodded smiling feeling the nerves beginning to build again but she forced them away reasoning with herself that she was being ridiculous.
"Close your eyes and hold out your hands"
Piper rolled her eyes but she complied squeezing her eyes tightly shut her palms outstretched in front of her eagerly.
Digging deep into her pocket Alex closed her hand around the box and slowly withdrew her gift making sure Piper still had her eyes shut. Alex leant forwards and placed a kiss to Piper's palm causing Piper to giggle.
"Don't open those eyes"
Piper pulled her tongue out and Alex smiled her love was such a child at times. Slowly she pressed the gift into Piper's hands watching as her eyes stayed shut but her fingers began to wrap around the small box fingering the velvet softly a smile spreading over her face.
"You can open your eyes now love"
Alex involuntarily held her breath as Piper's bright blue eyes opened immediately coming to rest on the box in her hand. She looked from the box to Alex a look of wonderment on her face but she did not move and Alex could feel herself becoming restless with impatience.
"Are you going to open it?"
"Is it what I think it is?"
"Well I know just how much you have always wanted a nipple ring your second gifts the piercing appointment"
Alex fought hard to keep her face straight but she couldn't as Piper laughed loudly nearly dropping the box in her hand as her body shook with laughter.
"Open it! Otherwise I'm taking it back"
Piper opened the box with shaking hands and Alex watched closely as Piper's mouth fell open and tears began to build at the corner of her eyes when the contents where revealed to her.
Alex waited impatiently for Piper to speak but her love just carried on staring and Alex could feel her nerves build.
"Do you like it?" Piper sighed and Alex immediately winced "I can take it back I kept the receipt. I knew I should have taken you with me I just wanted it to be a sur-"
Piper lips collided roughly with her own stealing the breath from her lungs stunning her into silence. When Piper pulled away she turned to gaze at the ring now held tightly in her hand her face a picture of happiness.
"Oh Al I love it"
"Are you sure?"
Piper nodded fiercely and Alex felt the worry fall away and a relieved chuckle passed her lips.
"Will you put it on for me?"
The adorable look and hesitant words made Alex's heart melt and she plucked the ring from its box and reached for Piper's left hand. Slowly she slid the sparkling engagement ring onto Piper's ring finger all the while staring at her love who's face shone with happiness.
"I couldn't have you walking around without a rock on her hand now could I" Alex pressed a kiss to Piper's hand and winked "If you're so intent on this fiancée thing we at least need to do it properly don't we"
"Alex it's so beautiful it must have cost you a fortune"
Piper was right it had cost a small fortune but Alex had received a late pay cheque from a client and when Bill had outrightly refused to take the money for her hospital fees she made the decision to spend it on Piper. She knew when picking this particular diamond that it would be worth it and she had been proven right. Piper was practically buzzing with excitement and she reached for her phone taking a picture of her outstretched hand. She fiddled with her phone for a moment then placed it back down on to the arm of the couch. Not a moment later Alex's phone buzzed and she looked at Piper curiously before she opened the message that she had received.
'Fuckin' hell Vause I take it all back its you I should have picked as my prison wife you have fantastic taste and obviously plenty of money! Chapman best watch her back I think I'm gonna have to steal you away!'
Alex laughed loudly quickly showing Piper the message and they laughed together before Piper leant against her pressing a kiss to the her neck.
"I am so in love with you"
Alex's whole being swelled with love and happiness she felt on cloud nine and she cuddled Piper closer pressing a kiss to her hairline.
Piper held her hand out the diamond catching the light it glinting brightly and when Piper started to giggle Alex tilted her head "What are you laughing at?"
"I can't wait to show my mum this diamonds bigger than hers she's going to be so jealous!"
Alex laughed loudly secretly pleased she hoped that it did irk Carol in some way that she had given Piper such a ring and she hoped that it would prove that Alex could provide Piper with, at least financially, what Carol thought she deserved.
"I've never had anything so beautiful"
"Not even the ring Larry gave you?"
The words were out before Alex could stop them and she tensed feeling slightly silly as she waited eager for Piper to respond.
"No it wasn't a patch on this"
Alex feeling slightly daft at how happy that statement made her pulled Piper so that they were lying down spooning Piper closely to her body.
"Even if Larry had given me the biggest diamond in the world it wouldn't have been half as good as this one"
"Oh and why's that"
Piper turned in her arms looking at her with utter love and affection "Because this one was given to me by the love of my life and it shows the world that I belong to you. Nothing will ever mean as much to me as your love does and this ring is a symbol of it"
"I fucking love you Kid"
Alex kissed Piper hungrily trying to force the tears away that had built at Piper's words and she pulled Piper's body as close as she possibly could.
Alex's hands began to roam again pinching at Piper's nipples roughly through her vest the hardened peaks straining against the material. Piper began to pant and gasp her body straining for Alex's touch and Alex couldn't help but smirk into their kiss. Needy Piper always empowered her and she loved it.
"Bedroom?"
Alex watched the gleam in Piper's eyes turn primal and Alex chuckled huskily as Piper practically leapt from the couch her arm outstretched reaching for Alex's hand.
"Fuck yes"
Piper let her body crash into the bed as she desperately tried catch her breath her chest heaving with the effort. Her body was burning up and she was covered from head to toe in a thin film of sweat but she was certain she had never felt so alive. Alex wasn't faring much better and as she looked deep into her lover's eyes they both started to laugh uncontrollably their happiness infectious. As their laughter slowed Alex stretched out an arm and Piper moved sluggishly to rest her head on Alex's chest her arm coming to rest on her stomach and she began to trace circular patterns on Alex's warm soft skin.
"I wouldn't want anything too fussy"
Alex just looked at her confused and Piper smiled nervously before she continued.
"My ideal wedding. I wouldn't want a massive over the top affair with every Tom, Dick and Harry in attendance who I've only met once and they're only there because they know my parents"
Alex was looking at her intently and Piper felt slightly exposed she tilted her head so that she could ignore the intense green eyes concentrating on her hand that was still drawing circles.
"Something small and private so that its just about me and you and our love for each other not some sort of circus were people are clamouring to attend because it's a 'lesbian wedding' like its something to tick of their bucket list"
Piper found herself scowling at the thought and she shook her head to rid the images of her mother's snotty pretentious friends from her mind.
"I would love to just run away with you to, I don't know, Cambodia or Mexico and get married on the beach, just me and you and the sunset in the background"
Piper sighed wistfully and Alex squeezed her shoulder tightly as she pressed a kiss to her head.
"But I know it would upset far to many people so maybe you've got the right idea Al maybe weddings are too much bloody trouble"
"I'm always right Piper surely you should know that by now"
Piper chuckled at Alex's teasing feeling her embarrassment fall away and she raised her head to look into the familiar green eyes she loved so much.
"Hmm just on this occasion maybe. It is true that I don't need a piece of paper to show my love for you"
Piper smiled but then started to pout slightly.
"Although Piper Vause does sound so unbelievably cool"
Alex laughed loudly and Piper's head shook as the sound reverberated through her body.
"You'll always be Mrs Vause to me Kid if it makes you happy"
Piper prodded and tickled at Alex's ribs giggling herself as Alex's body squirmed trying to avoid her fingers. Piper's gaze fell on her engagement ring and her smile widened it truly was an impressive piece of jewellery and she felt truly blessed that Alex had picked such a stunning piece for her to wear. Looking at the gift caused her to frown slightly as she remembered her own plan for Alex's Christmas present and Piper found herself doubting the gift she had planned.
"What are you thinking about?"
"I haven't actually got you a main Christmas gift and after receiving this-" Piper gestured to her hand "My plan seems to pale in comparison"
"Oh and what was this grand plan of yours"
"I was going to take us to Paris" Piper nuzzled her head into Alex's neck "You know when you've finished your treatment"
Alex didn't reply and Piper felt her insecurity rise "I thought it would be nice to go back and make some happy memories in the place that holds such a dark spot in our lives but it seems stupid now"
Piper felt Alex shift and she closed her eyes struggling to hold back the disappointment. She felt Alex's long fingers gently grasp her chin and she allowed her head to be raised so that she was looking directly at her fiancée's smiling face.
"I would love to go to Paris with you Kid it's a brilliant idea"
Alex moved her hand so that she was cupping her cheek warmly and Piper let herself relax into the familiar touch her disappointment fading away as she took in Alex's earnest expression.
"You sure?"
Alex smiled widely and she brought their lips together into a loving kiss causing Piper to sigh happily.
"I'm positive and just think this time around I'll have all the time in the world to wander around flea markets and drink cafe au lait with you"
Piper chuckled hoarsely and she kissed Alex again feeling overwhelmingly happy.
"Still its not as good a gift as this rock I'm sporting"
Alex quirked an eyebrow "No but then again I have always liked to show off haven't I"
Piper nodded seriously before they broke out into a fit of laughter once again wrapping their arms around one another as they nestled deep into the covers.
A.N I think these two deserve some happy times after everything I've put them through ... as usual would love to hear your thoughts :)