Chapter 1: Falling into Her
Is it wrong to say I loved her, I loved her and I knew nothing about her, I loved her with every breath she took, and every life she changed? She changed me and she didn't even know it. Still to this day I'm befuddled with how she walked right into my life and changed my whole world around. I guess I should thank my lucky stars that she was there on that street on that particular night. Because if she hadn't been there, I'd hate to think how my life would have turned out. I was headed down a narrow road with no turning back and had it not been for her, I might not be alive.
This is my story and how I fell in love with the most life changing, breathtakingly beautiful Brittany S. Pierce.
New York, Midnight, December 09/2009
It was one of those nights cold as hell and dark as fuck. I guess I should have been scared to walk by myself at night but the pistol pressed against my back said otherwise. Don't get me wrong. My face has had its fair share of spending some one-on-one time with the pavement, but no one can expect to stay on top forever. Things change and people change. I should know that more than anyone, seeing as how the people you trust are the ones most likely to turn on you like the switch of a light. This is why I'm out here to begin with.
Puck? Of all people why, why would you do this to me? Do I really deserve this from you?No I don't! To think I've had his back for as long as I've been able to physically keep up with him. You're my BROTHER for Christ sake.
"Breathe, Santana, you got this".
Are you sure?
"Yes I'm sure! Shut up!" Great now people are going to think you're crazy. I shake my head trying to get some order in the mess I call my brain.
I really do love walking at night. It's refreshing and I do it quite often. When it's dark outside you get to experience things that might not cross your mind during the day, like being able to see into someone's life through the window of their apartment, or watching people huddle up together trying to stay warm from the cold, or just how quite it can actually get in New York when no one is looking. These things help me to clear my head, step back and look at a situation from everyone's point of view and be able to make the best decision for everyone. We wouldn't want to kill someone and not be absolutely sure they deserved it, now would we? Ergo, why I'm out here to begin with.
"Puck" hmm. My own flesh and blood. I can't protect you this time Puck; you've really stuck your nose in it this time. "Not that I'd want to either."
"You know if you keep" I Froze. Shit. Shit. Shit. Shit. "Talking to yourself people are gonna think you lost your marbles Lopez." I slowly turn around a fake smile easily spreading across my face.
"David shrimp Dick Karofsky?" I say, abrasive. Slowly, I move my left hand to my, oh-so-ready pistol. "To what do I owe this unexpected visit?"
"Now, now, Santana, you know all too well why I'm here, and if you keep reaching for that pistol, Azimio", he gestures to the figure behind me "will not be so kind."
"I thought we already went through this, Pea for Brains" How the hell am I gonna get out of this. "I run this City. I thought you knew your place, but if you need to be reminded" I trail off. Looking around there's an alley off to my right; if I run I might make it before BIG ASS Azimio and Karofsky dick face can pull out their guns.
"Look, San, Puck sent us. Seems your reign is over"
Wait what?
"Come again?"
"Puck sent us, what can't you hear?"
"Puck, my brother, sent you two? To kill me?" I Laugh.
"What are you trying to say?" he says taking offense.
"Sending a couple bitches like you" I say closing the gap between us. "I thought I taught him better is all". Now's my chance. Dave is seething.
The smile crossing my face is just enough to push him over the edge, "I'm gunna enjoy this" he raises his fist to swing. Too bad I saw it coming, blocking his fist with my right and slugging him dead in the gut with my left. He drops to the floor bringing his head down on my knee. Down for the count. Azimio's big ass didn't even have time to react; I'm already booking it to the alley when he reaches Karofski.
"Go after her, you idiot!" Dave chokes out.
I'm coming to the end of the alley and shoot out like a fuckin' rocket just to have my flame blown out by someone crashing into me.
Oh great, I'm so dead, I'm so dead. Great thinking, Santana. Oh yeah no one is gonna come after you, you're an idiot.
"Are you ok?" a soft voice breathes.
I slowly open my eyes. There standing over me is the most beautiful pair of crystal blue eyes I've ever had the pleasure of looking into.
"Looks like you found a friend" I tear away from the deep blues and hop up from the ground in record time not even checking to see how close Azimio is. Instinctively, I grab this girl's hand and pull her off the ground "Please follow me" I whisper looking up into her eyes. She studies me for a moment and then nods her approval. We take off down the dark abandoned street with Azimio hot on our tail. I look for a way to escape, but stores are closed and houses are asleep. The block is coming to an end up ahead. I make a sharp left and then another left into an alley, pushing my partner-in-crime against the wall. I cover her mouth with my left hand and press my right finger up to my own. "Shhh" she nods. As we're standing there, I finally get to really look at her, and man is she beautiful. She has wild blonde hair falling across her face. Her chest is heaving from running, legs that go for miles. Footsteps hit the pavement and break me from my leering. "Damn that bitch is fast" Azimio huffs out.
I smirk, turning back to blue eyes only to find them already staring back. I'm practically flush against her. Slowly, I remove my hand from her mouth, "Hi" she whispers.
"Hey" I smile.