Disclaimer: I don't own Glee. :|
Hello, wonderful people. I was on the bus going home from school when I got the idea for the plot of this Brittana fanfic. I remembered that cute little story Lady Antebellum's Just A Kiss music video had and couldn't help but think how adorable it would be if that happened to Brittana in the AU-verse! I'm still kind of thinking about how I'll really progress this as posting this chapter is kind of just like a little test run if people will actually be interested in reading this story or not. I hope you all are. I really want to continue this story. :3
As for the readers of 'Stay With Me', I honestly don't really know how I'll get on with continuing that story. I know the plot is really interesting but I just can't seem to find the inspiration to continue it. So as of now, 'Stay With Me' will be on hiatus until I have the inspiration and ideas to continue it. Meanwhile, give this one a go. I really want to continue this. (:
- Mickey.
Chapter 1
"Santana, Hurry up! You're gonna be late for your flight!" Quinn yells out into the almost empty apartment, her foot tapping impatiently on the floor.
The blonde and her Latina best friend have just graduated from university - NYU - and are now heading their separate ways. Quinn will be interning in a well known law firm in Chicago while Santana will be on her way to travel the most of Europe as a backpacker. Both of them were going on their way to fulfill the dreams they've always dreamt of since high school and they're pretty damned determined to not let anything get in their way.
"Oh god. Just give me a sec!" A few moments later, a girl with dark hair framing her beautiful Latina features proceeds to walk down the stairs, a scowl evident on her face.
"Don't get your panties in a twist, Fabray. Are you really that excited to get rid of me?" Santana rolls her eyes, tightening the straps of her backpack as she stands in front of her best friend.
Quinn just shakes her head and laughs. She really was going to miss this feisty bitchy best friend of hers. She'll really have to get used to her not being around or else she wouldn't be able to cope. The blonde lets out a little sigh and smiles as she looked at Santana.
The sound of a taxi honking outside breaks them out of their trance, the sudden feeling of dread filling both of their hearts.
"So this is really it, huh?" Quinn sighed out, her hands clasped tightly in front of her.
"I.. Yeah. This is it." The Latina nods, letting out a little sigh herself. She and Quinn have been through so much together - she was more like a sister than a best friend actually. She really thinks that she'll be having a hard time coping to the absence of her annoying best friend. Who'll be cooking for her now? Who'll be taking her drunken ass home whenever she gets too much to drink? She really didn't know how she'll get through a whole year of traveling around Europe without Quinn.
"I'll really miss you, Santana." Quinn steps forward suddenly, not even hesitating to wrap her arms around the Latina, her chin resting on her shoulder. She choked back a little sob as she just held her best friend, not really wanting to let go.
"I.. I guess I'll miss you're annoying ass too." Santana mumbles almost embarrassed, her arms moving to wrap around Quinn as well. She too attempted to stop her tears, wiping her eyes furiously with one hand, her other arm still wrapped around Quinn. "God, Quinn. Don't cry. It's only gonna be a year."
"But still." The blonde pouts, her lips suddenly curving to a small smile. "You take care over in Europe, alright? Make out with a bunch of French guys for me. I wanna know if they're really as good as they say." The blonde pulls away with a teasing chuckle, knowing this will piss the Latina off..
"I'll take care, Q." Santana just rolls her eyes, scoffing a bit. Quinn knew that she swung the other way and is really grateful that she was accepted with open arms. No one else really knew that she was gay and for some reason, she isn't really fond of letting other people know. "You take care in Chicago too, alright?"
"Always." Quinn grins, her eyes suddenly falling to her wrist watch. "You've got to go, San." she pulls away from the hug, helping the Latina with one of her two carry on bags. "We don't want you getting late for your flight."
Santana nods and leadsthe way towards the cab, putting her bags into the trunk before sliding into the backseat, looking up at the roof of the taxi. 'I'm really going to do this..' she thinks, taking her bottom lip in between her teeth as she waited for the cab to move. She really never imagined that she'll really get to travel around Europe on her own. She really is grateful though - especially to her parents. They knew that she's always wanted this and despite the hesitant and worrisome feelings they had towards this trip and one whole year of not seeing their baby in person, they finally decide to give it to the Latina as a graduation present.
A knock on the car window breaks her out of her little reminiscence, reaching to the side to press the button, the window rolling down.
"Call me when you get to Italy, bitch." Quinn smiles widely, giving Santana a wave.
"Will do." Santana smiles back, reaching out to squeeze Quinn's hand. "Good luck in Chicago. We'll l see each other again soon."
"Yes. Definitely." Quinn squeezes Santana's hand back before letting go and stepping back, waving goodbye one last time to her best friend. "Bye Santana. Good luck in Europe too."
Santana smiles and waves back, pressing the button to roll the window back up.
"Where to, Miss?" The cab driver asks, turning slightly to the backseat where Santana was seated. The Latina told him her destination - the airport - before moving to grab her ticket from her knapsack. It read:
Santana Marie Lopez
From: New York City
To: Venice, Italy
She smiles slightly, examining it, already thinking of things she'd like to do one she gets there. She is still quite nervous though as it is such an unfamiliar place. She knows she'll be okay though. She puts her ticket back into her knapsack, tightening the garter to lock it.
Latina leans back onto the seat of the car with a long sigh, feeling the taxi begin to move, driving away towards the direction of her destination. She's kind of excited and a little scared at the same time - even now that she's just on her way to the airport. She's never really travelled on her own. She knew she'll be fine though. She was a bitch after all. Things could only go so well when it comes to a bitch.
In another part of the USA down south, someone else prepares for a traveling trip herself. Brittany just recently graduated as well from a local performing arts school in her little town in Arizona. Her best friend, Rachel, invited her to join her on a trip around Europe for a year. Brittany knows it's quite a long time but at least she is going to be with her best friend plus it will be a totally fun and exciting experience for her.
Her blonde hair sticks to the back of her neck as she continues to dance around her room, flawless and graceful movements made as she picks up difference articles of clothing to take along with her on her trip. Brittany grins as she sees her cat make its way towards her, immediately leaning down to gather her cat in her arms.
"I'm so going to miss you a lot, Tubbs." she murmurs softly as she cuddles her cat closer to her, despite her pet's overwhelming weight.
She puts the cat down and returns to her packing. She is currently packing for her trip to Europe with Rachel. They're leaving tonight and the blonde hasn't even packed yet. It's not that she's lazy or anything. Honestly, she just didn't know what to take with her.
She lets out a little sigh, collapsing onto her bed, staring up at the ceiling. She really couldn't wait until their trip. It was so exciting.
"Britt Britt?" She heard a little voice mumble, hearing her door creak open slightly, revealing her little sister.
She smiles at the sight of her little sister and beckons her to come over which the little six year old immediately does.
"What's wrong, Kimmy?" Brittany whispers softly, hoisting the little girl up to her lap.
"Are you really leaving tonight, Britty?" Kim whispers, snaking her arms around her big sister's neck.
The blonde frowns slightly at this, tightening her hold around the little girl gently. "Kimmy.." she murmurs softly, pressing her lips to her sister's temple.
Kim pouts, burying her face into Brittany's neck. "Don't leave, Britt Britt.." she mumbles softly, her little hands fisting onto the tall blonde's shirt.
Brittany bites her bottom lip, just hugging her sister to herself. She is going to be gone for a long while after all. She didn't want to make a promise to the little girl about coming back as soon as she could. That isn't cool at all.
"Kim.." Brittany pulls away slightly, looking into her little sister's eyes. "I am leaving tonight." She cringes when she sees a hint of a tear develop in Kim's bright blue eyes along with her thin bottom lip evidently trembling.
"Sweetie, please don't cry.." Brittany pleads, not really good with these kinds of situations at all - especially when it came to her little sister. She is basically her central weakness.
"B-but you're leaving.."
"But I will be back. I promise. I'll even take something back for you." Brittany kisses the tip of her sister's nose.
"R-really?" Kim sniffles, wiping away her tears with the back of her hand, suddenly alright after hearing that something will be taken back for her.
"Really." Brittany smiles, tucking a lock of Kim's hair behind her ear. She didn't technically lie. She is going to come back in a year so. "Now wipe that frown of your face and help me pack the rest of my things. Make yourself useful, my dear sister." Brittany says in a really bad British accent which makes Kim giggle.
"Frowns can't be wiped away. Silly Britty." The little girl hops off of her sister's lap and begins to help her pack, her frown now replaced with a big smile.
About an hour later, Brittany finally finished packing - well, after having a playful debate with Kim about which stuffed animal she should take, that is. Kim won, of course, with her little stuffed unicorn and victorious little smirk.
Both blondes collapse onto Brittany's bed, sighing deeply, both worn out from looking all over the older blonde's room for potential things to bring. Kim's pretty much already asleep, her little thumb stuck to her mouth. The older blonde just smiles, placing a kiss to her sister's forehead, whispering. "Thanks, Kimmy."
As Brittany sits up so she can get ready, she suddenly hears her cellphone ring, her eyebrows furrowing slightly a she sees that it was Rachel. They're going to leave soon anyway. Why call her now?
She presses call and lifts the phone to her ear, leaning onto the headboard of her bed.
"Rach?" Brittany bites her bottom lip.
"Britt.." she hears her best friend breathe out.
There's something wrong. Brittany could feel it. Rachel's pretty much at a lost for words. That never happened to her except when she's nervous. Or frightened.
"Rachel.. What's wrong?"
"Brittany.. I.. I can't go to Europe." Rachel finally lets out.
Brittany's eyes widens, a frown forming on her lips. So the trip was cancelled now? That sucks.
"I need to go to Chicago with my Dads. I'm really sorry, Britt.."
"Oh.. That's okay." she lets out a defeated sigh. "I was just kind of really excited about it is all."
"No.. No. I can't go. But you can! Go on the trip, Brittany. I know you've always wanted to go to Europe."
"B-but you're not there and you paid for this ticket, Rach.."
"It's alright, sweetie." she hears Rachel chuckles softly. "Just go and you can tell me all about your trip on Skype or whenever you get back! Maybe I'll even catch up with you. Just go, Britt. You'll have so much fun!"
Brittany bites her bottom lip, considering the offer. Would it be wrong for her to accept the offer? Rachel's offering it to her after all. Would it be rude to decline?
"Come on, Brittany! You know you want to!" Rachel encouraged.
That was true. She really did want to. Brittany lets out one more little sigh and nods as she said to the phone.
"Alright. I'll go."
And that was chapter one! No Brittana interaction at all but yeah. It's kinda setting the scene for the story. I'm really excited as to how the story will progress! I hope you all like it. Leave me some feedback if you can please! :D