Chapter 1: The Move

Brittany's POV

Moving to another place was something I never wanted to happen but because my dad was assigned to manage their company's new store in another place, we all had to go with him. After sixteen years, this would be the first time I will ever have to relocate, and it really sucks. Everything was going well with my life and I'm not ready to leave everything behind. I could have stayed, yes, but my dad said that if I do stay, I would have to support myself, and I'm not ready for that either. So here I am packing all of my stuff, took me three full days to put everything in a box because apparently I have lots of personal stuff. I get to have the biggest room in the new house though so I guess that's fine.

"Britt! We're leaving in fifteen minutes!" my mom called from the bottom of the stairs. I took one last look of the room I had ever since I was born and started to carry the boxes and placed them carefully in the truck. I place the important stuff in my car, and stuff I mean my music stuff. I'm in a band and I'm on lead guitar and vocals.

My parents think it's a good idea for us to move because they wanted me to lessen my dangerous hobby of drag racing. That's where they are wrong. I can never turn my back to drag racing. Although there was one time they almost lost me because of that...

"I was invited to a party of a friend's friend and I was too high on alcohol that time and some guy challenged everyone for a race. $1000 for whoever wins. My friends paid for me to race him and just when I thought I was already winning, I realized my brakes broke and next thing I knew I was at the hospital. Apparently I had broken my left leg, my left arm, some of my ribs and scarred my face resulting from my crash to the stone barricade. I was hospitalized for 5 whole months spending 1 month of that in coma."

And that's why my parents don't want me to drag race again. I lay low for a while after my accident but I still enjoy driving my Ferrari. (Dad gave it to me as a gift on my 16th birthday, cool huh?)

When everything was packed inside the truck, my dad appeared outside my window.

"Hey, let me just remind you that this is a five hour drive so please try not to stray away. I know you Britt" I just smiled so he left and our engines roared and in two minutes we were on the road. Little did they know I made other plans to meet with Quinn and try to convince her to stay with me there at least until summer is over. Quinn is my best friend / ex girlfriend who took care of me when I was in not in my best self. We recently broke up because we both don't want long distance relationships so it didn't really hurt that much. I drove to the familiar route to their house, and as a routine, went inside the house and up to her room, only to find her sleeping. I lay beside her and lit a cigarette. After a few minutes, she woke up.

"I thought you were leaving without saying goodbye" she said then stretched her hand and legs to my body.

"I would never do that to you. What are you waiting for? You're coming with me right now. Please say you'll stay with me until the summers over?" I pleaded.

"Hmm. Let me think about it. Nah. No need. I'll just pack my bag. Give me fifteen minutes, alright?" She answered then jumped off the bed to gather her things and put them in her bag.

And as promised, we were out of her house after fifteen minutes. I saw my phone blinking meaning my mom is calling me wondering where I am. I ignored it and drove at top speed. With my Ferrari, I was with them in ten minutes. We stopped to grab a quick lunch and went straight to our destination.

Santana' POV

I paced around the room thinking why my mom is excited about our new neighbors. She wouldn't shut up about it for the past week. Then I found out it was the family of her childhood best friend who's going to be living next to us, now I understand why. Mom was saying that we have to get close to her kids because we're the same age and I disagree, I will make friends with them if I want to and no one can force me to be friends with someone. This is going to suck!

To pass the time, coz they'll be arriving in less than an hour, I called my best friend Dani who's currently in London for her studies. She was sent there as an exchange student and she gladly accepted it.

I dialed the familiar numbers and waited for the person to answer.

"Yow! What's up gorgeous?" Dani greeted.

"Hey D, how's London treating you? I wish I could go there too. I'm getting bored here. Since you left, I haven't left the house except for family dinners. I'm not leaving my room but only if I have to. I miss having you around." I responded.

"Aww. I know this is a big change for us but you know how much I wanted to get into this program. I'll be back for the holidays and we can always talk through Skype. But anyways, London is so beautiful and damn it's really cold. Guess I'm just not use to this kind of weather compared to the one we have there in Phoenix."

"Can't wait for the holidays then. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you, we have new neighbors coming in a few minutes. And mom can't shut up about it. Seems like her childhood best friend's back in town with her family. And the best part of that is we are forced to befriend her kids. Some mother, huh?"

Dani didn't respond right away. "Well, nothing's wrong in befriending someone new, right? Besides he or she can be your friend while I'm not there. Who knows, maybe that person's the one for you." then she laughed at the last part she said.

"Not funny at all D. But you're right, this person will be the new boy or girl in town, least I could do is show him or her around"

"Well, there you go. Problem solved. Anyways, I gotta run. I promised my roommate we'll go around town. I'll message you later, okay. Update me"

With that, we said goodbye and just in time as my mom knocked on my door.

"Honey, I didn't mean to eavesdrop on you conversation with Dani but they're here and I want you to meet them"

I nod then put my phone on my bed and went down. Just in time as a SUV and a mover's truck parked in front of the house next door. My mom ran as soon as her best friend stepped out of the car and they exchanged hugs. My mom called on us to greet our new neighbors and was introduced one by one. But I wonder why the eldest daughter is not yet here.

Mrs. Pierce answered me as though she can read my mind. "Santana, right? Brittany will be here shortly and I can definitely tell from here that you'll be friends in no time. It was nice meeting you" she then turned to my dad and they shook hands.

It took a whole fifteen minutes to have everyone introduced and for some reasons, my siblings got along right away with the other kids. Great! What am I supposed to do now? Everyone's busy getting to know each other and I'm here just watching them. We were about to go inside their house where my mom prepared some snacks when we heard some tires screeching and all our necks turned to where the noise is coming from. To our surprise, a red and black Porsche stopped in front of the house and a tattooed blonde girl about my age stepped out of the driver's seat followed by another girl from the passenger's seat. She was wearing a blue sleeveless with some weird picture, black skinny jeans, black hi-cut shoes and shades to match on top of her messy hairdo and the other girl plain looks like a hooker with those fitted shirt and really short shorts and matching killer heels. Everyone, meaning my family and I were just awe-s trucked at how strong the appeal of these new people are affecting us.

As they approach us, the first girl who I assume was Brittany lit a cigarette and I can sense the disgust on my parents' eyes. For a few moments, no one spoke and it was really awkward. It's like no one was happy for their presence. It was Mrs. Pierce who broke the silence.

"Brittany, where are your manners? Kill that thing now!" she said while showing a very apologetic smile.

The girl killed her cigarette, took off her sunglasses and introduced herself, "Hi, I apologize for the late arrival and I'm pretty sure you're all wondering who the heck I am or what I am rather" she spoke and it was the most beautiful thing I heard. It was deep for a girl but soft in some way. "I'm Brittany, Britt, whatever you want to call me, I'm eighteen and yeah I smoke, drink, and drive" then she laughed a little and I was smiling as if what she said was something really good. There was no way on earth am I being attracted to this girl. She's not even my type but why do I feel like I want to be near her?

I tried to shake off the thought and just acted as if I didn't care what she just said. I had zoned out for a few minutes and just noticed her hand waving in my face.

"Hey, you look like you spaced out or something" she said then smirked.

"Ugh. Yeah. I'm okay. Sorry. Nice to meet you Britt" I replied and extended my hand for her to shake.

She took my hand and shook it and I felt electricity all over my body. Oh shit! That has never happened before. Why now? Why her?

Brittany's POV

I arrived at the new house and got everyone's attention. I easily noticed the girl with the most sparkling blue eyes I ever laid my eyes on. Of course she doesn't see me staring because I'm wearing my sunglasses. But damn, she's smokin'! No kidding here. She. is. Hot! I introduced myself and can't wait to shake her hands. I see her checking me out but trying not to. This girl's into me but she's fighting with herself, I wonder why though.

After the short and awkward introduction, we went inside and enjoyed (well, tried to enjoy in my case) the dinner prepared by the other family. I didn't really remember any of their names except for that brown eyed girl, Santana. To avoid any conversation, I ran to my new room with Quinn. It was big, like literally. It's like two rooms in one. My dad wasn't lying when he said even if I put all my things; I'd still have lots of space. My bed was already there so we sat on it and made ourselves comfortable. We weren't making out or something, we just laid there for a while.

"So, I think that Santana already likes you" Quinn began.

"Hmp. You know, I think so too. But I'm going to play hard to get. Let's see how much she really likes me." I answered. I just got out of a relationship and I'm not in a hurry to be in another. It's not that I was badly hurt by my recent break up; it's just that I'm not in the mood to be 'in love'. But I'm afraid that I would eat my words any time soon. Santana is someone I know I can't resist.

I was about to light another cigarette when someone knocked on my door.

"Come in" I said and when the door opened, I was once staring at the brown eyed girl, Santana.

She opened her mouth but didn't say anything. I stared at her long enough to realize that Quinn is still in the room.

"Alright. I'll leave you two alone. Might as well eat downstairs." with that, she went out, lightly pushed Santana inside and closed the door. Another awkward moment. I motioned her to sit beside me. She hesitated for a moment then walked towards my bed and sat at the far end of my bed.

"Your mom asked me to give this to you" she then handed a plate of the food downstairs. I gladly took it. "Thanks" I replied.

I placed the plate on my bedside table and lit the cigarette I was holding. She obviously didn't like the smell but pretended she did. I was halfway thru mu cigarette when I killed it.

"It's bad for you health, you know. My uncle died last year because of that" Sadness filled her eyes. I wanted to hug her for caring, if that's the right word to describe it.

"Yeah I know. My folks keeps trying to have me quit a long time ago, I just don't listen. I mean, if I die, at least I won't blame it on to others" I laughed but she just stared at me. I was trying to think how to start a conversation with this girl, why is she so hard to read?

"Just out of curiosity, are you and Quinn together?" wow, why is she interested to know?

"No, well not anymore. We broke up when I found out we were moving and good thing that both of us didn't like the idea of a long distance relationship so we both agreed on it. But we're still best friends. Why the sudden interest, Santana" I answered and I swear I saw her blush finding out I'm single. She just smiled and just shook her head to my question.

"How about you, d'you have a boyfriend?" I asked.

She looked surprised by my question. "No, I don't."

"Really? I don't believe that. You're freaking gorgeous and you don't have a boyfriend?"

"I guess I haven't found the one yet. You know the person who would make you feel loved above everyone else. I've never been in a relationship, like ever and I certainly don't want to rush myself just to say I'm following the trend of others. Maybe I'm more of the traditional one who wants to be courted just like the old generation. I want that someone to ask my parents' permission first before they actually court me or go a date with me. Something like that" I was speechless. Those are the things I'm not. Heck, I don't even obey my parents.

"I don't know what to say. Like honestly, I've never met anyone in this generation who still goes traditional like that. But oh well, that's your thing so I'm not going to argue... So tell me Santana, from an insider's point of view, how are you going to describe this place to an outsider?"

She didn't respond right away, maybe she's thinking.

"Well, Phoenix is not really bad, you know. It's not as exciting as Los Angeles but we do have fun here. There are a couple of places I love to go to when I want to just think and be alone and a few where you can hang out. Restaurants around the neighborhood are fine although I'd still prefer my mom's cooking. I haven't really been out of the house since my best friend left for London so I'm not sure if there are new places around"

With how she provided me those information, this place must not suck that much. I wish she could show me around. I want to get drunk tonight.

"Not bad. So anyways, is there like a bar here? I seriously want to drink tonight" I said as I lit another cigarette.

"Yes there is. There's one where me and my best friend normally go to on girls night out. I can give you the directions on how to go there if you want"

"Why don't you just come with me and Quinn?"

It's as if she was surprised by my sudden invitation.

"Oh, I have to ask my parents first. Sorry"

"No problem. I'll wait for you outside." With that, we went downstairs.