It was a hot and muggy day in Lima, Ohio. Santana Lopez was in a bad mood. First off she was in Lima which always put her mood down a few notches, Second it was the middle of summer. She didn't care too much for summer. Lastly her best friend Quinn Fabray had just called her at the last minute to ask if she could stop by the store on her way and get a spatula. What could possibly be so important about a spatula that she had to have it today? Santana was back in Lima for summer break. Not her ideal summer vacation spot but Quinn and her parents were here so she'd deal with it. She and Quinn knowing each other since 4th grade were like sisters. Seeing as how last summer Quinn had gone to stay with Santana she insisted that this time she come stay with her.

Swinging into a parking space she got out of her car with a huff, slamming her door. Making her way into the store quickly she scanned for the isle that held kitchen utensils. Finding it which of course had to be at the very end of the store Santana grabbed the first one she saw and walked to the checkout stations. Stepping into one of the lines, she let out a growl of aggravation and stared at the cashier as if her gaze would make him go faster.

"Miss"
Santana didn't know it was her who it was being addressed to but turned to look just in case. Following the voice she saw a blonde woman at the register a row down.

"I can take you over here if you like"
Yes she would like. She quickly went to the empty register before someone stole her spot, putting the spatula down on the counter. Reaching into her bag she fished around for her wallet.

"Will that be all?" the cashier asked in a bubbly tone
"Yea"
"Okay, your total is $6.50"
"$6.50 for a damn spatula?"
"Well, I do believe you got one of the most expensive ones"
"Figures, whatever here" she held out the money to the girl who took it. Picking up the bag and getting her change she turned to leave.

"Have a nice day!"
"Yea" she said without looking back walking out


Brittany Pierce sat by the window while on her break daydreaming. Working at the local grocery store wasn't much fun but it was a way to get make money while she was in school for dance. As she finished off her bag of chips something caught her attention. A woman looked to be the same age as her was walking angrily toward the entrance. She couldn't help but stare, long hair flowing behind as she walked briskly, her tan skin radiant. Brittany quickly decided that this stranger was gorgeous. She had never seen her before which said something because Brittany pretty much knew everyone that came here. She sat and watched as the woman disappeared into the kitchen isle then walk right back to the registers.

"That was fast" she muttered to herself.

She could tell the woman was obviously not in a good mood, as she eyed the checkout line. Still having 15 min left for her lunch break she hopped up and went to her register for the day.

"Miss" Brittany said loud enough for her to hear. The woman turned her way and she smiled.

"I can take you over here if you like"

As the woman got closer Brittany took in her face thinking about how different expressions might look on it. The spatula was placed not so gently on the counter bringing her back. She jumped a bit but the woman didn't notice as she was digging through her bag. Ringing up the item she placed it in a bag.

""Will that be all?"
"Yea"
"Okay, your total is $6.50"
"$6.50 for a damn spatula?" Brittany decided that she also liked this woman's voice.
"Well, I do believe you got one of the most expensive ones" she said smiling lightly
"Figures, whatever here" reaching out she took the money wanting to touch the hand holding it but didn't. Counting out the change she handed it back.

"Have a nice day!"
"Yea" Brittany laughed to herself as she watched the grumpy beauty leave the store without a glance back. Seeing someone come up to her lane she turned and shrugged. "Sorry, I'm on break" she said sweetly turning to walk away.