Chapter One; They won't ever be the same.
Word Count: 1238
Author's Note: So, I'm currently on a road trip with my family. We just stopped in Colorado on our way to Arizona. But, that's where the idea came from. I'm a firm believer in writing as I go with a light framework. Quick, Fritters, and Pezberry will forever be endgame in this fic. Brittana for like part of it, but you know. It'll be cute and good and perfect. Also, I don't own Glee, it'd be a lot better if I did. The characters here were not thought up by yours truly, though their actions were.

Noah Puckerman's idea of summer vacation was sipping illegally purchased beer while cleaning pools all summer. Noah Puckerman's idea of summer vacation was attempting to see Quinn Fabray as often as possible. Noah Puckerman's idea of summer vacation was certainly not this. The Jewish male sat atop a large suitcase outside of the school he recently graduated from; McKinley High. He was no longer a Titan, no longer a football player, and no longer head hauncho. Sure, the feeling was entirely bittersweet. In the fall, Puck would go off to flight school and then become a pilot. Somewhere in there he hoped Quinn would let him slip a ring on her finger. They had become more than just close over the last semester of school.

Quinn Fabray held the handle of her new suitcase lightly. She wasn't sure what she was doing. It had taken her long enough to give into Rachel's begging, but she didn't know why she was about to do all of this. Her idea of summer was reading up on all of the different places she could go as a flight attendant. It was sincerely going to be the time of her life. Of course, Puck had encouraged her to go for it and she was incredibly in love with the hunk of muscle. She couldn't help but be attracted to him. He was the one to point out that she could read her books on the trip. So, she reluctantly agreed to Berry's incessant begging.

Rachel Berry bit her lip as she took a deep breath. She was slowly walking toward the area that everyone had agreed to meet. The usually early diva wasn't exactly mindful of the time. She wasn't exactly sure why today was differen.t Maybe she was nervous to see Finn after their break up, maybe she was nervous to see the person she was really hoping to see. Shaking her head, she covered her face. It was so dumb for her to even begin to think that anyone would want her after the things she said to Finn. Taking a long, deep breath once again, she plastered a smile on her face, walking up beside Quinn and launching into some useless story about the kitten her fathers had just purchased.

Finn Hudson wasn't prepared for this. It had been a couple weeks since graduation and he knew his friends all wanted to have one last shebang before sending off into the world. He was the only one who was going to stay in Lima- at least that's how he felt. Burt had given him a really nice offer to help with the shop. Even if it wasn't his passion in life, he wanted to help out the one father figure he'd had since his own had passed away. His heart was still broken, too. Finn wasn't in a very good place and he honestly would never be able to figure out if he was the one in the wrong. A sigh left his body as he twirled his rolling suitcase in his fingers. The young man was simply standing there beside Puck, not saying a word.

Brittany Pierce was the instigator of this entire thing. She wanted one huge party with her friends for the summer. Unfortunately, Tina and Mike were away visiting relatives in some foreign country that Brittany couldn't remember. France or something. Sam and Mercedes were too lovey dovey for Britt's liking and Kurt was getting ready for NYADA. It was sad, but she wanted whoever could go to go. It would be fun. They would travel all the way through the United States, hitting every place any of them had ever wanted to see. Personally, she wanted to end the summer in Santana's arms more in love than ever. They drove toward the school, both excited to embark on this journey together.

Santana Lopez sat in the front seat of the van that the group would be traveling in and looked at her lap. Was this Santana Lopez's vision of what she would want to do on summer vacation? No. She wasn't exactly happy about this. Being packed into this vehicle with Noah Puckerman's ego, Finn Hudson's man boobs, Quinn Fabray's ass, and Rachel Berry's nose was too much. Why did she have to go through hell just to make her girlfriend happy? Besides, San wasn't planning on going to college in Chicago like Britt was. She had been accepted into the Pre-Law program at NYU. It was more than just her dream- it was her wish being granted. She was getting out of Ohio.

The group of teenagers on the tarmac quickly plastered smiles on their faces as the van pulled up. It was insanely easy to be happy for Brittany's sake. She was sweet and didn't wrong people- at least not knowingly. It was a breath of fresh air to have her around and no one could deny that.

"Guys! Aren't you so excited to get in the road?" Brittany asked excitedly as she jumped out of the driver's seat, bouncing on her heels. The usual cheerio uniforms were gone- the girl's no longer were haunted by the red and white fabric. Jeans were now Brittany's best friend. Licking her lips, the blonde spun in a circle before running around and giving people hugs.

"Puck, take initiative." Quinn encouraged, looking at her 'not-boyfriend' in a slightly demanding way. They were practically dating, but wouldn't admit it to anyone directly.

"Puck, take initiative." Puck spoke in the whiniest voice imaginable, earning himself a smack to the back of his head by Quinn and one to his arm by Rachel Berry. Damn, he had always had a problem with that chick. Of course, fellow Jews never could go against one another. The muscle head picked his suitcase, and Quinn's, up and slid them into the trunk of the large, white van.

"Why isn't Santana getting out?" Rachel whispered to Brittany as she received her hug. She was unsure of why the Latina would ever not make her presence known. Britt simply shrugged, a smile on her adorable face.

"I think she's just tired or something. Or sad that school is over. She's been sad a lot lately." The blonde turned to the van where Finn and Puck had just closed the back doors. That was it. They were ready to go on their way and have the greatest six weeks of their eighteen year old lives. Santana finally got out of the van, stepping forward as they formed a circle.

"We're ready to go! And I'm so glad you guys all wanted to do this." Britt smiled her genuine smile and clapped her hands together.

Everyone looked around before Puck shrugged a shoulder, giving a Hoo-Ha, and got into the driver's seat. Taking charge was something he liked to do and driving first would be nice- then he could sleep at night. Quinn was the next to get in, sliding into the middle seat along with Rachel. Finn climbed into the front and Brittany and Santana into the back. With no words from anyone, Puck started the car.

"Where are we headed first?" Puck spoke out, looking at the GPS.

"Cawker City, Kansas!" Brittany shouted, giggling. The Biggest Ball of Twine was there and all she could imagine was the biggest cat in the world pawing at it. If only Lord Tubbington could have come.