Love Hurts

Home Is Where The Heart Is

Alex stood up with watery eyes and looked into Nichols eyes with complete sadness. Nichols heart just sank. The feeling of wanting to hold Alex close to her and lie about their relationship but she couldn't. Nicky just stood there. Alex looked at the frame closer and finally read my love on the bottom and looked up at Nicky with pain ridden eyes.

"My l-love?" Alex stuttered out.

Nicky's heart was now in her throat. "Piper and I have been dating since I got out a few months ago, it was a way to keep her safe, Kubra wanted her to have a companion. Piper didn't want-" Nicky got interrupted by Alex.

"She didn't want to date a mule" Alex voice was small and vulnerable.

"Yes, at first it was just to keep both my best friends safe but we grew and i guess what i'm trying to say Vause is I love Pipes" Nicky embraced herself for Vause to lash out, but instead Alex sat back onto the couch.

Alex just walked over and started to cry into Nichols shoulder. Taken back Nicky just rubs Vause's back trying to soothe her sobs.

Alex finally manages to stutter out a "Thank- You" muffled into Nichols jumper. Her grip and tears were still strong with rough breathing. Nichols just let her ride out the emotions. Everything was silent until Nichols phone rang. Alex looked up and whispered "Is that Piper?". Nicky just ignored her question and kept holding onto her as she was scared to let her best friend go.

A ding entered the room it was a notification letting Nichols know that the new 100,000,000 was in her bank account from this week's shipment.

In Columbia with Piper she was calling but got no response but just assumed Nicky was sleeping and left her a cute voice message. Smiling as she saw the money she made this weekend creep into her bank account and that Nicky had gotten her share. Since leaving Litchfield her mother disowned her and took her off the will. Nicky had nothing. Piper always put a larger sum of money in Nicky's but she didn't know that, if Piper was found out Nicky would kick her butt and yell at her. Nicky always says she doesn't deserve Piper.

In Piper's mind she was making up for all the hell she put everyone through in Litchfield with her dramas and schemes. The pantie business did help with her current job. Piper was loving being a part of the cartel and Kubra loved her working for him. Before heading to bed she received a text message from him informing her she is now officially on a months leave. This made Piper very happy a whole month with just herself and Nicky. Another time to check out Alex and make sure she's 100% safe and kept happy. Piper wouldn't pause for a second if Alex's new girlfriend hurt her in anyway. Piper had connections. She made connections. Also she's learnt a thing or two from that fight with Pennstatucky in Litchfield. No one would dream to mess with her. So why would she let someone hurt Alex, the person she is doing all this for, to protect and keep them happy.

Piper called Red to let her know she would be available for work on Saturday for a whole month then she would be back on her travels. She worked with Red on her off season to keep herself busy but also it was a good excuse to give to Alex if they ever bumped into each other. Red loved having her other daughter run the kitchen with her. Piper was never a bother to Red and sometimes Piper would pay her back by placing some money in her bank account, which Red found out about and was very angry with Piper about it but eventually learned it's just her way of saying thank you. Red couldn't be more happy for Nicky for actually falling in love with Piper due to their chemistry it was a weird yet wonderful relationship they both had and it made Red a very happy mother.

The next morning Piper is saying goodbye to her mules and wishing them the best without her. They grew nervous about the idea of not having Piper for a month. They grew to respect Piper and they loved working with her anyone else was scary. After getting comfy on the plane she texted Nicky.

Piper: I'll be home in 8 hours :) Xx

Nicky: Looking forward to seeing you :) x

Piper smiled as the plane took off taking her back to New York and back to her "normal life".

Nicky put away her phone and started to clean the apartment. Nicky was never one to keep the apartment clean and tidy, she always had the gang who was out of Litchfield over and things would never not get rowdy. Especially when it was Alex and Nicky shit would always get crazy. So Nicky needed to clean. Nicky wanted to get everything ready so they could just catch up and be all gay together like they usually are whenever they are together.

9 hours later and Piper is outside their apartment. Opens the apartment door to her very wild haired beautiful girlfriend sitting on their couch watching Grey's Anatomy. Piper smiled adoring the sight in front of her. She then noticed how clean the apartment was and seemed impressed nodding at how very clean it had been, but full well knowing she did this before she came home. Nicky finally draws her attention away from the T.V and a smile lights up her face as she walks over to Piper wrapping her arms around her waist.

"Welcome home baby" Nicky smiled into the hug. They kissed for what seemed like forever pouring love for each other into one kiss.

Piper was suddenly distracted by a ding on her phone which made her grow in concern. Reaching for her phone she turned away from Nicky for a brief moment smiling at the message.

The message read.

100,000 USD Transferred into the bank account of Miss Alexandria Vause Successful.

Nicky grew impatient and threw her phone onto the couch then went back to their previous activity.

In the back of Piper's mind she was smiling knowing Alex was safe and now would get some of the money Piper is making as she knows Alex is struggling to get a job.

Will Alex find out about this mysterious money? How will she feel?

It's good to have Piper and Nicky back together but what about Alex.?