Alright. So this is my first fic so I hope it's not terrible. Spanish translations will be below the story.
Santana's POV. Post-Rumours .
I don't own Glee or any of it's characters, but I did write the song.
Santana hung her book bag and coat in her locker, silently cursing Ohio's crappy weather.
"Stupid wind, stupid rain, stupid Ohio," she whispered to herself. She picked up her books for her first two classes of the day and shut her locker. That's when she noticed a person standing there, and she jumped.
"Hijo de puta!" she said as her books fell on the ground. "Dammit Brittany, you scared the crap out of me." She bent down to pick up her books.
"Good," snapped Brittany with a look of hurt and anger. She pushed her blond hair behind her back and crossed her arms. Santana stared at Brittany for a few seconds, then finally realized what was going on.
"Look, Britt. I'm sorry I skipped out on your webshow last night. I was…I'm not ready Britt. I want to be with you, I really do. But…I'm scared," Santana tried her hardest to blink back the tears as she continued to explain her actions. "I know I've said it a million times, but it's true. I love you, Brittany. But I don't want them to hurt me…or you."
"San, I promise that everything will be okay. You just have to trust me," Brittany sighed and stared at Santana, who was sorting her thoughts carefully.
"I do trust you, but…I don't know. This is stressful and heartbreaking and all I want to do is go home."
"San…don't go home. Come to glee club today and I promise it'll all work out. But listen…I have to go to class. I'll see you later."
"Fine," said Santana, and she walked to her first period class, her head full of emotions and thoughts.
Santana was bored out of her mind sitting through her first few classes. All she could think about is how stupid she was to skip out on Brittany's webshow. It was heartbreaking to see Brittany interviewing her abnormally tubby cat in a noticeably sad-sounding voice.
It should have been me she was interviewing, not her cat! thought Santana, but of course I had to go and screw it all up by ditching. I am such a bitch. A stupid, self-centered bitch. I ruin everything.
Finally, the bell rang and Santana leaped out of her seat and practically ran to glee club. She had to make things right with Brittany. She couldn't let her get away. Not this time.
Santana was surprisingly the first one in the room, besides Brad and Mr. Schuester. She sat down and began brainstorming for songs she could sing to make it up to Britt. Finally she decided on one, Sorry by Buckcherry.
All of the glee kids began piling it the room and soon the who club was sitting down, waiting to hear what this week's lesson was. Mr. Schuester stood up and walked to the board.
"Dedicating," he said as he wrote the word on the board, "what is it?"
"When the doctors say someone is dead," answered Brittany. The whole club stared at her, and she stared back. "What?"
After a moment, Mr. Schuester spoke up, "good guess, but no. Rachel?"
Rachel smiled and answered, "dedicating is when a book or song is written or performed in someone's honor."
"Right you are, Rachel. This week's assignment is for you all to individually sing a song and dedicate it to someone in this club. You can start tomorrow, but today I want you all to brainstorm and…yes, Brittany?"
Santana looked at Brittany and saw that her hand was raised. Brittany had a look of concentration on her face…and nervousness? Santana was confused.
"Mr. Schue, I already have a song that I want to sing. May I?" Brittany stood up before Mr. Schuester even answered.
"Uh, sure, Brittany. I must say, though, I am surprised. You usually go last for our assignments, or not at all," he explained as she took her spot in front of the class.
"I know, but this is something that just can't wait," she took a deep breathe and started explaining herself. "Okay. So I know I'm not the smartest person, and I'm not one of the most active people in glee club, but I do love it and I wrote a song that explains what is going on in my life right now. And I dedicate it to my best friend."
Santana could feel her stomach tighten. Brittany is singing to her? Santana took a deep breath and waited for Brittany to begin.
"Can you hear the talking?
Can you see the staring?
Don't give it a second glance,
Soon they will give us a chance
You have to know that it's true
I'm not ashamed of me and you
I know they crossed the line
I don't care, I made up my mind.
Be with me forever more
My feeling for you are for sure
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you
Come to me and be my baby
I truly think that you can save me
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you."
Santana was listening to the lyrics, hanging on every word. Her breathing became shallow and she could feel her eyes start to fill with tears.
"I don't care what they say
They don't matter anyway
Don't dwell on what they've said in the past
Any hurtful words will be their last
I will never leave, I'll never go
Listen to me, you have to know
That you're the only one
That matters to me"
Brittany closed her eyes and tilted her head back slightly. Santana could tell she was trying her hardest not to cry. Seeing Brittany like that pushed Santana over the edge and finally she just let the tears fall from her eyes and run down her cheeks.
"Be with me forever more
My feeling for you are for sure
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you
Come to me and be my baby
I truly think that you can save me
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you."
Santana looked around to see everyone's reactions. Quinn, Puck, Rachel, Finn, Sam, Mercedes and Lauren were all swaying to the music and smiling, Tina and Mike were holding hands and cuddling, Kurt was staring and smiling at Santana and gave her an approving nod. Artie was just watching with his arms crossed, and didn't look very happy.
"Oh, please be with me
You make me so happy
Without you,
I don't know what I'll do
I can't be without my love"
Brittany was full on crying now, and she looked right at Santana. Their eyes met and Santana smiled at Britt through her tears.
"Be with me forever more
My feeling for you are for sure
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you
Come to me and be my baby
I truly think that you can save me
I love you, I love you
I cannot live without you."
As Brittany sang her last note, Santana got up from her seat. She hugged Brittany so tightly that it could have strangled her. They were both sobbing in each other's arms.
"Thank you so much," Santana whispered in her ear.
"I love you, San," whispered Brittany.
"I love you too."
"I know. But tell them that."
Santana looked at Brittany and felt herself go light-headed. I need to do this. It's the right time, she thought.
So she faced the glee club and took a deep breathe.
"Can I have your attention please?"
Everyone was still talking amongst themselves and didn't hear what Santana had said.
"Excuse me?"
They still were talking. Finally, Santana got fed up.
"Yo, ya'll better shut your mouths before I stick some sheet music in them. Dios, cállate! Déjame hablar, maldita sea! No me gusta!"
They all quieted down and stared at Santana. She could hear a small chuckle come from Brittany. Santana looked at her glee-mates.
"Alright. I have something to tell you all…"
Please review, you'll make my week so much better, plus if I get some feedback I'll know what to do for the next chapter. 3
Translations:
Hijo de puta = Son of a bitch!
Dios, cállate! Déjame hablar, maldita sea! No me gusta! = God, shut up! Let me talk, dammit! I don't like!