Their Forever

Today was the day.
It had been nearly 4 years since Alex and Piper had touched, hugged, kissed.
While Piper's early release was something most people would dream of, it was definitely a bittersweet experience. Most days Piper wished she was still in prison. There were even days when she'd thought of breaking the law just to get inside and see Alex. Finding a crime that would line up with Alex's date didn't work out, and she knew that her wife would kill her if she ended up back at Litchfield. Still, the thought was tempting. She longed to run her fingers through her wife's long black hair, kiss her neck, hold her hand; anything. Piper had only missed one visit in the past 4 years, and it wasn't by choice. Piper had attempted to go even with the flu and a fever of 104. She was nearly passing out on the drive up when her mother made her turn the car around and go home. Every Friday, without fail, Piper was the first one in the lobby signing in for visitation, and the last to leave.Today, she wouldn't be signing in for a visit. She would be signing her wife out of prison. Not for furlow, forever. Their forever.

Piper was shaking as she pulled into the parking lot of the Litchfield Maximum security prison. Her hands had been gripping the rubber of the steering wheel so tight on the ride that they were practically blistering. Never in her life had she been so excited for anything. Don't get your hopes up. she told herself, as she pulled into a spot. Her heart was pounding so hard that it was audible to her. What should've been such a happy exciting day for them was absolutely terrifying. Although today meant that she would be with her wife again for the first time in years, the opportunity for disappointment was there. All it took was one angry guard, one dirty look, one Badison; to fuck with Alex's date, to fuck up their entire future together. Nobody on the inside, minus a select few, cared whether or not they'd be ruining her life. Hell, Piper was the reason Alex was still in prison in the first place.

The blonde took a minute to compose herself before slipping out of the Subaru. A lesbian stereotype she thought, letting out a soft chuckle. Jokes aside, Piper felt as though she was going to vomit. Her nerves wouldn't die down until she knew once and for all that she was bringing her wife home. The voicemail she'd received from Warden Joe Caputo, who had thankfully been given his job back after PolyCon, formerly MCC, had been shut down, said to pull into the side entrance and wait outside until Vause was escorted out. Piper leaned against the Subaru and placed her hand over her heart, checking her phone periodically for an update on the time. It's only been 5 minutes. Breathe. she reminded herself. She was supposed to be getting released at 11am, and by noon Piper was already starting to spiral. Oh my god, something must have happened. The waiting only added to her nerves. Every time her phone went off she was afraid it would be Caputo, telling her that Alex wasn't being released. Piper spent hours pacing in front of her car waiting. She called the warden once every ten minutes, no answer. By 3pm, Piper was back in the Subaru and by 5pm, she was ready to give up hope that she'd be seeing her wife today. She leaned her head against the steering wheel and let out a long, painful sigh. It was starting to get very dark, and still no sign that Alex was coming. Maybe they were too busy to fill out her release pap-

Piper's rambling thoughts were cut off by the loud creak of the heavy door to the prison being opened. Standing there, on the sidewalk was her beautiful wife; dressed head to toe in the clothing the prison supplied; a large burgundy sweatshirt, wide legged jeans, and black knock off converse. Even so, Piper couldn't remember a time where Alex looked more breathtaking. She was free; they were going to be together. Piper whipped open the door of the SUV and smashed her head on the door frame getting out, just as she had the last time the pair were reunited. This time, she didn't even cuss. As much as she wanted this to be some big romantic event, she glanced up to see Alex chuckling at her. She couldn't help it. "You okay, Pipes?" she called out. Piper didn't even respond. She stood to her feet, caught her balance, and ran for her wife at full force. She had never wanted anyone or anything so badly in her entire life. There were dozens of inmates lining the walls, pushing each other to try and be able to watch through the window. Piper threw her arms around Alex's neck and rested her head in the crook of her shoulder. This was it. They were safe. They were together. They were free.