Can't Think About Giving It Up.

AU: Santana Lopez, award winning singer and actress has been leading a secret relationship with worldwide pop star and icon Brittany Pierce. Can the world and the media destroy the love? Everyone wants them to walk away, yet neither can… Brittana. Past/Present throughout

Chapter one: Now and Then part 1.

Now

You were an hour late.

"I'll be there 5.30 exactly babe I promise! I miss you." I remember the words precisely. I remember them because they had taken place just last night before your flight back to L.A. Back here. Back to me.

It's now 6.25 nearly. I know you're coming. I know you'll be here soon. Yet I still can't help the tears that burn my eyes. Time is so precious to us. You know I leave for England tomorrow.

I wipe my eyes dry as I make my way over to the pool, dipping my feet in slowly as I feel the cold consume me. It reminds me of how I feel when we're not together. I just want to be wrapped in warmth again…your warmth.

I feel the tears start to form again as I angrily kick the water and lie back on the side. I'm angry. Not at the fact you're late and we're missing time again; but because I miss you too, so much. Is this healthy? Because even though we're together in a sense…we're not. I wish I could tell you how it feels but I honestly wouldn't be able to get them out. When I'm with you I forget it's the most pain I've ever felt when I am without you. I'm not mad that you're late. I'm mad you made me fall in love with you.

I trace the Grecian patterns of the pool room's ceiling with my tired eyes. They are so complex yet beautiful and exotic. Funnily enough, exactly like you. I inhale deeply and close my eyes tight when I heard the greatest noise I've heard in 2 months: the door unlocking.

I hear the clacking of your heels through my hallway. I can tell you're peering into the lounge – probably hoping to find me snuggled up waiting for you like last time. I smile at the fact you're probably wearing the biggest frown now. Don't get me wrong, I never want to see you upset. But I always love the smile you wear when your mood gets turned around in an instant. It could be your favourite ice cream after a hard rehearsal, or when you wake up and realise I'm naked and lying next to you. As long as I'm the reason behind that blinding smile, I don't mind the frown that comes before it. In fact, I welcome it.

The quick movement of heels sound closer as I sit up in anticipation, resting on my elbows and staring intently at the door.

"Britt?" you sound flustered. Apart of me feels bad for not calling; I bet the anxious part of you thinks I'm not here. I want to run to you and scream 'I'm here!' but I want to wait till you come through the door. I want to see that smile and I want to return it.

The handle to the pool house turns slowly as I see you're silhouette through the glaze of the window. I can see your hair is down and casual. Just as I love it. The door opens and you step forward over the threshold before meeting my eyes. You're eyes grow wide for a second, before straining at me. You weren't glaring. But still, I wasn't expecting this. You looked almost hurt, one beautiful hand barely still grasping the door as you opened your mouth to say something before closing it again. I don't know why, but my heart liked this face better than the smile.

I took my legs out the water and stood up. Frown placed as best as I could on my face as I turned to you, "You're late Santana." I held my hands on my hips as I stared at you. You're head dropped to the floor and you swallowed hard before looking up. Thankfully, you're chocolate eyes caught the playful smirk on my face.

"I've missed you so fucking much." It came out as a whisper almost, but it was the most passionate you've ever spoken. Throwing your bag on the floor you paced towards me. Your steps determined and quick, I found myself matching them as our lips crashed together midway from our previous points.

Those lips I've missed so much. Full and warm, moulding with mine to perfection, keeping the pace as slow as possible – time is so precious to us, and when I kiss you, I want to pour everything I've ever felt towards you into your lips…and trust me, I could take forever if I wanted to.

You whimper as I run my hands up your back and sensually drag my bottom lip with your teeth. I hadn't realised, but we'd been walking backwards towards the wall as I felt the cold marble hit the backs of my hand. I shove you into it and hear you gasp as I suck your neck. Your hands frantically grab my hair as you pull me back and crash our lips harder this time as our pace quickens, both of us panting heavily between each electric exchange. We slow down as I pull back from you reluctantly, your eyes still closed as I rest my forehead against yours.

"I've fucking missed you too." I finally reply as I kiss your forehead, you chuckle lightly and open your eyes again. God I love those eyes. They are so dark and mysterious yet at the same time they say everything. I look at your face as I caress your eyebrow and down to your perfect cheeks, caramel skin warming at my touch as you smirk playfully and kiss my hand. I chuckle back and trace over your cute deep dimples with my finger.

"I've missed this face. It's my favourite face." I pout at you and you actually laugh this time and pull me into an embrace. That warmth is back again. It's all I need sometimes. The money, the music, the places and the fans are surely amazing. But being in your arms is indescribable bliss. People would only agree if they've been in love. A love that has its fair share of separation…

You hum into my neck as you take in my scent again. I grip you tighter and can't help the words that fall out of my mouth into your ear. I didn't want to ruin this moment but it's all I could think as I held you… "It's getting harder, isn't it?" I learn back down and kiss your shoulder longingly. I feel you stiffen for a second as you brought your lips to my ear too.

"It is Britt. But, I don't wanna talk about that now. I just want you. I just want us. Just for a little while? We can talk later but…for now…please?" Your voice breaks as you try and get your words out. I pull back and see the tears fall down your cheeks silently as you look away at everything but my eyes. My chest tightened at such a tragically beautiful sight. It killed apart of me to see such a strong woman break. But I understand the reasons why you broke, and I fell even harder.

"I love you so much, Santana Lopez." The sincerity made you whip your head round and look me in the eyes. Again, you tried to say something, but instead you placed your hands round my face and kissed me intensely. You've never kissed me like this. My soul was melting with every brush of your tongue.

"I. Love. You. Too. Brittany… I. LOVE. YOU!" you smiled and we laughed between pecks as you confessed your love for me for the second time we've been together.

It's only been 6 months. We've known eachother for 8. We fell in love after only a day. Ironically, our love story was as epic as the ones you starred in for a living.

I smile at this thought and you amazingly pick me up and I wrap my legs around your waist. We kiss passionately as you make your way over to the door, panting again as you pull away.

"Britt… the door… can you..?" your hitched breath tries to draw out as I nod franticly before kissing you hard again. One hand worming from behind your neck to pull the handle down as you kick the door open hard and run into the lounge, throwing me playfully onto the bed as you slide up on top of me.

We made love over and over again until I could barely walk to the bedroom, you holding me from behind all the way up my spiral staircase as we flopped on the Kingsize bed. Both exhausted. Both extremely satisfied.

I turn on my side as you cuddle up against me. With me being taller, you love being the big spoon. I know you like power Santana. I giggle and mould into you, sighing as I close my eyes. Taking note of the faint words you mumbled into my neck.

"I never want to leave you."

Then.

8 Months Ago…

"Brittany! So, it's your first Grammys, let's all agree you've had a tremendous year: number one album, five number one singles and a Grammy performance tonight! Honestly, how does it feel to be one of the most powerful women in music right now?" Ryan Seacrest spoke animatedly as the beaming blonde nodded along to his words, smiling at the truth behind every word.

"Wow Ryan, I mean I am extremely lucky. I have a great team and family – and of course couldn't get anywhere without my manager Rachel Berry, who has sacrificed a lot over the years. I guess I just want to enjoy tonight and meet a lot of new people and see some great performances!" She smiled and looked around, in awe of the people walking around her. The blonde was fairly new to the game but tonight was her official acceptance into the big leagues. She was in the power '5' of women singers in the world.

"Humble as ever Miss Pierce, it's why the fans love you!" he smiled brightly into the camera as she blushed and waved. "Any people or performances you're anxious to see?"

"I'm super excited to see Sam Evans perform! I've had his song 'Baby' in my head like all weekend, as has everyone else right now! And Noah Puckerman and his band are always super cool. But I can't wait to see and meet Santana Lopez, she's like, a Goddess in human form!" the blonde chuckled and Ryan nodded fiercely in agreement.

"You must be psychic because she's arriving in any second according to Becky in my ear! I'm sure the feelings mutual, she posted the Youtube link to your song Bad Romance on Twitter the other day, the fans went nuts!"

"Oh my God I heard! I was really blessed. I don't have Twitter so I couldn't really thank her but hopefully I'll say hi tonight!" Brittany smiled brightly, eagerly awaiting the meeting of one of her favourite artists and quite frankly, her new crush.

"I sincerely hope along with every person at home they get a Kodak moment of you two beauties in one room! Rumour is she's performing the song 'Moves Like Jagger' with her well known boyfriend." Ryan's eyes wiggled at the camera as he smirked playfully. Brittany kinda felt disappointed, but laughed even harder – how could she be jealous of someone she didn't even know? Never mind… they we're the 'power couple' of showbiz.

"Thank you for talking to E! News Brittany, I hope you get all the awards tonight you definitely deserve it after this fire round of a year!" he hugged the beautiful blonde as she placed a quick kiss on his cheek, saying a happy 'bye' and waving excitedly at the camera, she made her way off shot and walked towards her bodyguard who began to lead her through, not before catching Ryan speak excitedly again into the camera…

"Ladies and Gentlemen, pop royalty has entered the room… Santana Lopez and Blaine Anderson!"

Brittany couldn't help but turn round, as most heads in the room did. In a matter of fate, ocean eyes immediately met chocolate ones.

Santana looked flawless. No, really flawless. Her long silver gown looked enchanting as she almost floated towards the press, towards E News. Her hair was the darkest brown, falling in soft curls. Her breasts shaped firmly in the open cut front of the magical dress. She smirked towards Brittany and slightly cocked her head. Brittany smiled back, completely shocked at the sudden attention from the Latina. She noticed Santana mouthed 'Be one second' towards Ryan whilst Blaine stayed for the interviews. Too busy envying the good looking man, she suddenly noticed Lopez's impending walk towards her.

She is without a doubt the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. She thought, almost dying the second she felt the Latina's delicate hands on her arm, leaning in toward her ear.

"I'm rooting for you tonight. You look insanely beautiful by the way." And with that Santana pulled back, winking at the mesmerised blonde and gliding elegantly back towards her beau and Ryan. Brittany blinked hard twice before forcing out a few whispered words:

"Nice to meet you too."

Just a short first chapter guys but I wanted to see how everyone thought of the story? I've got major plans and character development for this and I will be delving into each of the ladies careers. Next chapter will include a first meeting flashback and a much longer detailed conversation. Quinn/Blaine/Kurt/Tina/Rachel will be introduced in the next 4 chapters too. Reviews please guys would love to know what you think!