I've never had a job before but something tells me this is going to be so much fun. I applied for a position at Cedar Point and last week I found out I'll be working there all summer. Just the thought of all that cotton candy, not to mention all those cute stuffed animals, has got me all excited. I know I'll have some days off where I can ride the rollercoasters for free too, but hopefully I'll make some friends so I'll have someone to ride with.
I'm all packed and ready to go with my suitcases loaded into my yellow Dodge Ram when my Mom walks outside. She looks sad and I can't help but feel a little sad too. I've never spent more than a couple weeks away from her for cheerleading camps and dance camps in my life. This is going to be a whole summer, six whole months, or however long a summer is. No one ever taught me to read a calendar.
"Sweetie, are you sure you have everything?" She says as she pulls me into a warm embrace. She squeezes tight and I can feel her shudder so I know she's crying.
"Yes Mom, I've got everything. I have my GPS set for directions. My gas tank is full. I just got an oil change last week. I've got my clothes and undies, toothbrush, everything I can think of. I even have Lord T Jr." I reassure her. I had packed my stuffed kitty to bring along since I couldn't bring Lord Tubbington himself.
"I'm going to miss you so much Brittany." She says as she finally pulls away from me keeping her hands on my shoulders and looking into my eyes. Her eyes are bright and blue just like my own and I was always thankful to get that from her.
"I'll miss you too Mom. Look on the bright side; I'll be making money so you won't have to pay for everything anymore!" I said always trying to be positive about things.
"I'm not worried about money! I know you want to be independent and do your own thing so I support you. I just don't understand why you had to up and get a job two hours away for the whole summer before you leave in the winter. I'm not going to get enough time with you before you're gone!" Mom said as tears fell more rapidly staining her porcelain cheeks.
"Well, I needed some money to save up for the move Mom. This is a good opportunity for me to see what it's like on my own and for me to get started on being a grown up." I admitted. She smiled at me and tilted her head to the side like a dog does when they're confused.
"You'll always be my little baby." She said and kissed my cheek. I smiled and nodded before hugging her goodbye one last time.
"Alright, I have to get going. Check-in is at six and I wanted to get settled in before meeting the bosses and stuff." I told her heading to the drivers side of my truck. She smiled and stood in the driveway staring.
"I love you Mom." I yelled out the window and she told me she loved me too before I sped down the street towards my new summer life.
The ride didn't seem to take as long as it did because I spent the entire time jamming to Britney Spears on the radio. I used to not like her because she stole my spotlight, but ever since this one dentist experience I've learned I'm so much better than she is and I prove it every time I sing along with her songs. You can always tell when you're getting close to Cedar Point because you can see all the signs saying 'Cedar Point This Way'. I knew that the employee apartments were before the bridge to the amusement park so I had to pay attention so I didn't go too far.
When I spotted the apartments I noticed they looked pretty plain and ghetto with beige paint and very little windows. There was a fence around the property and I made my way through the gate into the parking lot. There were lots of cars already parked and I'm guessing a lot of people had already started working or staying here.
I parked my truck and grabbed my duffel bag throwing it around my shoulder. I grabbed my two suitcases and lugged my things towards the buildings. I looked at my piece of paper with my new address on it and searched for my building number.
"Building 6236, Second Floor Apartment 26B." I read out loud as I searched for my building. All of a sudden I crashed into someone because I wasn't watching where I was going. I almost fell over with the weight of my luggage but I felt strong smooth arms grab my shoulders and steady me. I looked up to see the most beautiful sight I've ever laid eyes on. Instantly, my mouth flew open in shock of her deep brown eyes and luscious red lips. Her tan skin seemed to shine in the sun and her dark brunette locks flowed freely in the wind resting below her shoulders. At first her face was hard and angry but when she looked into my eyes it switched instantly. She was now looking at me with curious eyes and a bright beautiful smile traced her lips.
"I, uh, I" I tried to apologize but my brain wouldn't form words. She let out one small laugh and I looked down at the ground before returning her gaze.
"I couldn't help but overhear you talking to yourself. I'm in the same building as you. Actually, I'm in 25B across the hall." She said to me. I saw her eyes flicker from my own down to my lips and back again. I smiled at the thought of us being across the hall from one another. I didn't know her but I instantly felt this magnetic connection to her with only one sentence breathed from her perfect lips.
"Cool! We can totally have sleepovers." I said finally gaining control of my brain to speak.
"Ha ha, I'm not usually the sleep over type. Unless it involves alcohol or sex." She admitted as we started walking towards our building together.
"Oh. Well I love sleepovers. Usually mine involve candy, Disney movies, or melted cheese." I said smiling at her. Sleepovers are like the best thing ever, I bet she just hasn't been to the right kind yet.
"You're something else aren't you?" She said smiling at me again. I felt butterflies flutter in my stomach and wondered how she had this effect on me.
"Actually, I'm Brittany. Brittany S. Pierce. No relation to Britney Spears, even though I am more talented than her." I told her reaching my free hand out for a shake. She stopped in her tracks staring at me with that smile that was driving me crazy and I stopped too. She took my hand and instantly I felt electricity flow through me like a strong current that could power the entire city.
"I'm Santana, Santana Lopez. I wouldn't doubt you were more talented than her for a minute." She said and I felt the blood rush to my cheeks. She held my hand for a moment longer than we needed to but I didn't mind one bit, in fact I was happy to be still touching her soft skin.
"We're going to be best friends Santana Lopez. Just you wait and see." I said knowing it was true. She laughed and we began walking towards the building again. When we arrived inside she showed me to the stairwell and the elevator.
"I'm definitely taking the elevator. I've done enough walking to avoid the stairs." She said pressing the button. I laughed at her and headed towards the stairs.
"I'll race you." I said before opening the door and running up the stairs at full speed. It was only one floor above and I knew I'd beat her in the elevator. When I got upstairs to the big metal doorway I hid around the corner waiting to hear the door ding open. Sure enough within less than a minute I heard the sound and saw Santana walk out. She looked from left to right and got a satisfying yet curious look on her face. When her back was to me I jumped out and scared the crap out of her.
"AH!" I yelled behind her and she screamed really loud. When she realized it was me she started laughing along with me and slapped my arm.
"You scared me! I'm from Lima Heights Adjacent, I don't get scared." She said waving a finger in the air and bobbing her head with attitude as she spoke. This girl in front of me was getting to me. She made me have all those warm fuzzies people talk about in movies.
"You're from Lima Heights? I'm from Lima." I said throwing my hands in the air confused as to why we hadn't met before.
"Wow, small world huh?" She said as we turned the corner. I wasn't paying attention to where we were going because I kept looking at Santana. She was so pretty, the way her eyes sparkled when she smiled, the way her hair fell perfectly wavy and bounced as she walked, the way she licked her lips drove me wild.
Suddenly she stopped and turned towards me. I wondered why were stopping but then I saw the number on the door behind her was 25B.
"Alright, well this is us. Better get settled in, we have to be down for that meeting in an hour." She said to me before turning to her door and opening it. I turned around and opened my door with the key they had sent me. I stood in the doorway and looked back at Santana who was leaning against the door frame watching me.
"Let's walk down together, I'll show you were to go." She said smiling at me.
"I'd love that, told you we'd be best friends." I said smiling before we both waved and closed our doors. As soon as I was in the safety of my apartment I leaned back against the door exhaling a deep breath and felt shivers run down my spine at the thought of Santana being across the hall.
This summer was already starting out interesting.
Thanks for reading. This is my first fanfiction and I hope you like it. I would love to hear your thoughts and reviews are always appreciated! :]