Santana POV
"I don't know how I lucked up with a window seat on a half full plane but I am very grateful to Ms. Pierce's assistant. As soon as I exit the plane I head to the bathroom to change my top. It's a sleeveless red tie neck blouse, pencil tight skirt, blazer and red heels. I make my way to baggage claim and that's when I almost lose my breath. The woman holding the sign with my name is drop dead gorgeous. She's a tall drink of water with corn silk blonde hair, ocean blue eyes, and a smile that would shame the sun. I take a few steps towards her, almost losing my balance from creeping on her! How could I ever have the notion that she was boring.
"Hello, Ms. Pierce, I'm Santana Lopez!
"Welcome to New York, please call me Brittany. Let's grab your bags and we can head out to my car!"
"Once we gathered my one small overnight bag, I sat in the seat next to Ms. Pierce, I mean Brittany. We went over my plan of action for the next couple of hours.
"My apologies I almost forgot here's your ice green tea with little ice and your cranberry muffin." Wow, I know it just Starbucks but she knows my complete order. She really is thorough!
"Uh, thank you Brittany! You are very knowledgeable about your recruits." I tell her!
"Once, I'm given a name I, or my other two head hunters go to work on finding out all we need to know about them. We leave no stone unturned. Just because you look good on paper doesn't mean you're the right fit. One of my biggest clients is interested in you, so I worked on your portfolio myself. I know everything I need to know about you professionally before I bring you in for the interview. We are here, your interview is in an hour in the 3rd floor conference room.
Before that you'll sit in on a few meetings with designers on the same floor." She tells me.
"Aren't you coming in? I ask her. She smiles slyly saying "Here's where I leave you. I'll be waiting for you on the 2nd floor by the elevators once you're done.
Like I tell all of my recruits, you were minding your business before they sent me for you. Be yourself and let them hunt you!"
"And with that I say thank you and walk into the building and a security guard gives me a pass id for the day. I followed the directions in my packet for the meeting with the designers, not what I thought it would be. There were models lined up in front of a row of chairs. A tall man walked towards me and said "you must be Santana Lopez, I'm Quadry and I'm here to help you with this portion of your interview.
"Santana thought to herself 'Ms. Pierce didn't quite mention this part but let's knock this out!' "Nice to meet you Quadry, what's my project?"
"Ms. Lopez we would like you to style and dress the models in what YOU think is fashionable, not what you think we want to see but what you'd think people like you'd like to see. The racks of clothes, shoes and accessories are over there, we will see you in an hour!" Santana said thank you and turned around to start her task at hand. She looked over each model and nodded in approval when she saw two plus size models. She then went to the racks of shoes then clothes, a girl must prioritize! "Hello, I'm Santana and I want to thank you in advance for your cooperation, this will be brief but exciting!" Quadry listened and took notes; 'very personable but still professional' he then noticed she has started dressing the models. Forty minutes had passed and Santana was looking at her finished work
"There was a buzz among the model each admiring the others look. Santana then turned to Quadry to let him know she was finished when she realized the chairs behind them have been filled. A distinguished woman spoke first. "Ms. Lopez, are you done with the models attire?" Santana turned slightly to look in the woman's direction. "Yes, I am done." Are you satisfied with your work?" A younger gentleman with a boyish quiff of hair said! Santana turned to him with a humble yet confident smile and said, I quite satisfied with what I have done here! Thank you!" With that the distinguished woman passed Quadry a few questions to message Ms. Pierce. "Ms. Lopez, you can have a seat by the elevators and wait for Ms. Pierce."
Brittany's POV
"I have worked one on one with many recruits and none of them have knocked me off my game.
~flashback~
"As I stand here with this sign I'm greeted by this most gorgeous woman. "Hello Ms. Pierce, I'm Santana Lopez!" She says. She had midnight colored hair that flowed down pass her shoulders, these ridiculously addicting dimples that just complimented her smile with those beautiful full lips. Which almost done me in until I looked into her milk chocolate eyes, I've never seen eyes so beautiful, so brown! In the short glance over her body, I saw curves for days. My, oh my the hours I could spend worshipping her gorgeous body! 'No, I cannot think of a client in this way.'
~end of flashback~
"Brittany just shook her head at her lustful thoughts as she received the go ahead message. She knew when she brought Ms. Lopez here for the interview that the job was hers to lose. As she came out of her thoughts Brittany saw Ms. Lopez walk towards the benches by the elevators. "Santana, come join me here for a second?" Brittany said as she made room on the bench, she wanted to give her a few moments to gather herself and her thoughts before she closed the deal. Brittany knew she had until 8pm tonight to get back to Elaine, the distinguished woman (better known to her staff as the Editor in Chief Of the whole magazine) who conducted the anything but conventional interview. Most would frown at the hiring practices but this isn't your traditional workplace by any means. The extraordinary and quite often the phenomenal occurred here. You are most likely to be under intense pressure from the time you walk into the building until you lay your head down at night, so you must be ready for ANYTHING!
"Santana took a seat on the beach beside Brittany not know what to make of her time in that room. 'Did I miss out on the actual interview?'
"She thought to herself! I thought I would see her when I was done? Santana had the most puzzling look on her face so Brittany decided to ease her mind some.
Santana spoke up first. "What happens now? Do I go back to the airport?" Brittany saw Santana's brows furrowing and thought how cute. "No, Ms. Lopez now you come with me. My car is waiting outside, are you ok with that?" Santana nodded as her and Brittany made their way to the front lobby via the stairs. They both remained quiet until the car started moving. "Ms. Pierce, we are here!" The driver informed Brittany. They had pulled in front of the Gramercy Park hotel where she presented the offers to all of her top clients recruits. As they exited the car Brittany to her driver, with that nod he knew to stay close by. As they walked into the hotel they made their way to a small yet professional conference room on the first floor of the hotel.
"Ms. Lopez have a seat, please. The dressing of the models and the being asked about your choices were your interview." Santana jaw dropped slightly but turned into a smirk as she noticed the glint in Brittany's eyes as she looked at her. That glint is Brittany's signature for when she's going in to land her latest hunt!
"Ms. Lopez, Vogue brought you here strictly for this position. When I called yesterday the position was already yours, all I had to do was just get you here for you to show your magic. I've been studying you for the past several months I have passed everything that I have found about you over to Elaine and I'm pretty sure you knew when she walked in the room or was she spoke with you who she was. Santana just nodded her head, smirk has now turned into a humble yet confident smile.
"Brittany continued. "Ms. Lopez here's the contract they are offering along a relocation package and all that comes with being the Research Fashion Editor at Vogue; which includes an apartment, three months of your salary, your signing bonus, access to the magazine's car service, and two weeks to get organized on your move from Ohio." Santana was trying her best to remain calm and professional. 'Can I really just leave my Abuela? I knew the chances when I excepted the interview. "Santana, you do have until 8pm tonight to decide, lets get something to eat after we get you settled for the night." Brittany said as her driver knocked on the door with Santana's suitcase and room key. Brittany gave her driver another nod as both ladies stood up making there way to the sixth floor. Brittany showed Santana her room and told her she'll wait for her in the lobby. Back in the lobby Brittany shot off several emails while she waited for Santana.
"Santana sat on the chair in the corner while pressing her mother's name.
"Hello Mami!"
"Mija, how are you? How was your interview?"
Santana sighed knowing that she always told her mother everything. It has been this way since she came out at 15 to her and her Abuela.
~flashback~
Santana was excited to get to to cheer practice to see her best friend Quinn. They had been friends since elementary school and now in high school they were thick as thieves! "Lopez, what took you so long? I was waiting in the locker room since forever!" Quinn said trying to sound all bossy but knew not to take it too far with Santana, yes Quinn was Boss Bitch to the others at school but to her and everyone else Santana was Queen B! Both of them were short in stature but their no nonsense approach to bullshit was well known and having boyfriends on the football and basketball teams didn't hurt either! However, if anyone knew that once you cracked their surface they were all mush like a basket of kittens, they'd never live it down. No, the ladies weren't quite bullies, in fact they despised them as used their venom on them majority of the time.
"Shut it Fabray, I have a serious problem!" "Oh gosh, calm it with the dramatics Lopez and just tell me what is it?"
Santana took in a deep breath confused by all that was churning inside of her mind, body, and soul. She thought it to be too much for someone her age to deal with! Screw dramatics this could be the death of her!
Look Lucy!" Quinn knew it was serious if she used her first name!
Santana continued "Sam cornered me by my locker after saying he's ready for 'all' of me that making out was no longer enough! You know I care for him but I don't feel anything for him pass the kissing!" Santana had started noticing a few months back that when her friends talked about boys she held no desires to, she also knows that the way she looked at girls weren't something that a girl who likes boys would do! But what was she to do, she didn't understand her feelings and she didn't know anyone else who could..'hmmm maybe Mami would since she's a doctor, but what if how I feel disturbs her or even worse disappointed her' Santana sighs to herself.
"S, you still don't want him to touch you and stuff while making out?You haven't gone all the way, yet?" Quinn asked sincerely! Santana thought something was wrong with her as tears started pooling in her eyes. "No, I don't! Look, I don't feel like cheering today nor having Sue calling me 'Sandbags' no matter how many times my mom has told her that they are real and that my breast had a ridiculous growth spurt over the summer! I'm going home."
"If you want I'll come over later on." Quinn said worried about her friend. "No, that's alright I'm going to go to Barnes and Noble first then I'm going to go home to read my new purchase!" Santana said looking away hoping she didn't ask what books were she buying!
"Okay, bye Santana feel better!" Quinn said as she hugged her bestie.
Santana often wondered why didn't she feel the way for Quinn and Mercedes as she felt for the clerk at the book store. She thought she was hot, and if she was honest with herself she would admit that she was quite smitten with the extra curvy blonde named Dani. Once at the bookstore Santana made a beeline straight
Dani to see if her book came in; she suggested this book to Santana when she saw her staring at her one day. Dani was a senior at an all girl school on the other side of Lima, where she honed her lady loving skills. She was so beautiful to Santana, and Santana was all that she could think about. "Did it come in?" Santana beamed while standing next to the newly delivered unpacked books! "Yes, I have your copy of 'Annie on My Mind' behind the counter. I've already paid for it so let me get it so you can start reading it!" Once she collected the book she went downstairs to the reading area to read. Santana was so lost on the book she hardly noticed that aside from the few workers cleaning up to close for the night, she was the only customer left. Her phone had a few text messages awaiting her as well.
Lucy-Q: S, are you okay? Call me or come over I'm home.
Sam: Babe, I thought you were coming over after Cheerios practice?
Mercedes: Singing club today, no?
Mami: Mija, Papi and I days are running longer today. If you want more than pizza go to your Abuela and Abuelo's. Te amo.
To Sam: I don't think I will ever be ready to have sex with you. I'm uncomfortable.
Sam: Let's take a break.
Dani walked over to Santana and asked her if she could give her a ride home. Santana nodded and they were on their way. Santana knew in a few short months that she would have a car of her own, her Papi told her so after she received straight A's on her first two report cards of her Sophomore year.
"So, what do you think of the book so far?" Dani asked seeing how far she had gotten into the book?"
"I love it, it explains a lot more of what I've been feeling lately, especially about you!" Santana said being her truly bluntly honest self. "What is it that you feel about me?" Dani asked shyly wanting to feed off the young Latina's confidence.
"I think you are beautiful. I have never liked anyone like this before, let alone a girl! I miss you when I don't come here to see you!" Santana said with all the joy of a child telling someone about their visit to Santana! "Dani was amazed, yes she was older but this beautiful girl and already had her in the palm of her hands. Before Dani could take the car out of park, Santana had leaned over the console and was kissing her.
Dani was surprised but she knew to kiss back and she deepened the kiss. Santana felt something a little unfamiliar to her, there was a warming in her face, ears, and nether regions. "Oh God!" Santana exclaimed slight breaking the kiss but before she could pull away..
Dani reattached their lips! But there was no battle for control Dani submitted letting Santana regain control of their first kiss. In the next few moments Santana started exploring Dani's body. She had studied these curves and valleys for months and just needed to touch them to see what they felt like! When her motions and touches started to elicit moans from Dani causing her to explore Santana's body back as well..the young Latina started to moan as well. Dani broke the kiss to catch her breath and to ask Santana a very important question. "When is your curfew and would you like to come over?"
"It's at 11 and yes!" Dani turned around and started the engine. "I will take you home before curfew!" On the ride to Dani's house Santana thought about all she was feeling and wanted it to continue even if only for clarity.
Dani pulled into the driveway of a large house Santana noticed how similar it looked to her house.
"We are here!" Dani said opening the door!" They both got out and Santana she was in the only gated community in Lima, the same gated community that she lived in several blocks over. "How come I've never seen you around here when we live so very close to one another?" Santana said pointing behind them in the direction of her house. Dani pulled her into the door after she shrugged. She led her to the couch in the entertainment room. Once on the couch they crashed their lips together with a vengeance! Hands were touching and feeling everywhere.
Santana lifted Dani's top pulling down her bra to get a better feel of her breast...this was the closet Santana had ever been to someone's breast. She liked it and explored more. She took Dani's erect nipple in her mouth and sucked lightly. Dani continued to let her control the situation she began to feel as Santana's hand travel further down her body, until she was between her skirt and her legs. All Dani could do was nod and open her legs. They both rolled around, moaned, touched, and came for the next couple of hours. Dani looked at the clock and saw they had enough time to get themselves cleaned up, grab a bite and get Santana home.
Once at home Santana knew since tomorrow was Saturday that she would have to talks to her mother and Abuela at their weekly all girl day out. That morning Santana was nervous as she sat across from the two of the women who meant so much to her. Dani had now became the third. After losing her virginity to each other last night, they decided that they should be together no matter what!
"Mami, there's something I would like to talk with you and Abuela about. Something that has bothered me for a long time now.
"Nieta, you know you can tell us anything and if we don't know the answer we will get one for you!"
Santana let out a deep sigh of relief knowing it was now or never.
I like girls the way I'm suppose to like boys!" She let it lay on the table before she spoke again. Letting them take it in and reading their faces to know if she should continue with her explanation or just cut her loses.
Marrisa looked at her only child with all the love she had in her being for her. She swelled with pride seeing the courage in her daughter. She knew what this moment meant for her child and knew she was scared but she had to be honest with us about who she was! But before she could speak, her mother grabbed Santana's hand and started to speak. "Te amo nieta!
Estoy muy orgullosa de ustedes por ser valiente!" Her Abuela said with tears in her eyes. She knew that this wasn't going to be easy for her granddaughter but with all the love and pride they had for her, they would help her live her best life. "Gracias Abuela!" Was all Santana could say.
"You know your father and I love you to a few points beyond unconditional. As long as you're walking in your truth and you are always honest and respectful to everyone we are for you and our love and support for you will never waiver." Marrisa knew she could speak for her husband because he was the one who told her that "there's going to be a day when our baby girl comes to us and tells us she's a lesbian and we are going to love and support her so just get yourself to where I am now!" She never questioned him knowing the bond that the two shared she just nodded her head. "Te amo, Mami, so much!"
~end of flashback~
"Mami, it was amazing! They had me style some models, then after asking me about my choices told me to meet Ms. Pierce by the elevators! That was my interview. So once I was back with Ms. Pierce, who told me to call her Brittany. She brought me to this gorgeous hotel conference room to offer me the job and so much more." Santana said through her excitement!
"Mija, I'm so proud of you, so proud!"
"Even if I have to move here to work?"
"Santana, we knew when they called you there for the interview that you were going to move there if you got the job. We love you and want this for you. You have our love and support and encouragement. We will miss you like nobody's business but I knew when you were a baby that one day your dreams would be too big for Lima, and so did the rest of the family! Your Papi knew that even more than me. Oh Santana, his chest was so swollen with pride when we left the airport. He told his colleagues at the luncheon that his baby girl was on her way to New York for an interview that they called her for by just looking at her blog!"
"So, Mami, I should take the job? "You didn't tell Ms. Pierce yes before you called me?"
"No, I wanted to make sure I had you three's blessing!"
"Santana, you have it and do much more. It's time for you to put Lima in your rear views and just come for a visit. I know you're staying here for your Abuela but I know you're still here because of her. Dani is long gone now, love, long gone. I know you miss her and everyone knows how deeply you loved her but she wouldn't want you tethered to Lima because of her and what use to be. Her spirit and love will always be with you. When you've settled in New York, her spirit will be with you when you finally find a woman your heart wants to love again!"
"Santana set there with tears streaming down her face thinking of her first and only true love, but now wasn't the time to dwell in that pain! So she wiped her tears and temporary sealed that hole in her heart back up. "I know Mami! Even far away you can make everything better! This is the right choice for me! A great one at that! I love you so much Mami, give Abuela and Papi hugs. I will see you Sunday, call you tomorrow!"
"With that Santana reapplied her makeup and headed for the lobby. There she saw Brittany before she had a chance to notice her.. 'I will remain professional but once this contract is signed I will find out if she truly plays for my team!'
"Hello Ms. Pierce, I'm ready!" Santana said as she stood beside Brittany, who now had a painfully distant look on her face as Santana became closer. "Brittany, are you okay?" Brittany looked up at her and tried to regain her composure. If she was truly honest she would say no and that I need a hug from someone who can make it better. But she just gave the weakest half smile known to man and said professionally "I am, I was just sitting here getting ideas together to help you make your decision!" Santana nodded and said under her breath "I'm going to take the job but if you come along as a package deal, I'll sign right now!" Winking to herself!
"I'm not that hard one to sell, so don't go to too much trouble. How about we get to that dinner and take it from there!" Brittany held out her arm to show Santana the way to the car. On the ride to the restaurant. Brittany handed Santana a maroon leather portfolio that contains her contract, within the contract she found what her duties would be at Vogue, her salary, as well as her tentative start dates. She read further that Quadry will be her personal assistant and if she needed another assistant during the season that Quadry would get one for her. She saw a large brown envelope behind the contract..without looking at one another Brittany just said "that's your keys to your apartment, your the number to your car service, tickets for you and your friends tomorrow
"Santana was speechless! How did she know she was about to ask a question, and did she make her business to know I have friends in the city? Santana wanted to know what else did Ms. Pierce know?
"I actually looked through your Facebook while you were upstairs!" Brittany spoke up.
"Ms. Pierce, are you psychic? How are you reading my mind?"
"Brittany didn't know how she was doing it, it has never happened to any of her other recruits before nor anyone in her personal life. "Well, I'm not psychic because if I were I would have played every lotto and powerball that ever existed!" She wanted to go on to say that for some strange reason she was so intuitive when it came to her. They both nodded. As they pulled in front of the restaurant Brittany said, "leave the contract here, you can think about it over dinner. I know it's a lot to take in."
"Once inside Del Friscos, Brittany was directed to her normal table in the back where she sealed deals! She ordered for the table Santana's favorite wines and seafood to be ready a few minutes after they arrived. "So, Ms. Lopez what are the questions you have, if any about the job and offer?" Brittany asked as there personal waiter started to bring the items to their table."Santana cleared her throat.."I just a few questions." Brittany nodded ok.
"Does my two weeks start after I sign the contracts or when I get on the plane?" Santana asked after she took a sip of water.
"They actually start the day after your plane arrives back in Lima, traveling can cause delays. Also, I can tell you that the magazine and building is a ghost town the weeks of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. So, you'll be able to see your parents and Abuela." Again Santana was impressed that was her other question. Both of the ladies took a sip a wine then Santana spoke. "Ms. Pierce, I am not one to play games about anything. So, if I'm not sounding too eager, I would like to accept the job offer and sign the contracts. Truth be told, this is a dream situation for me. The job, and a chance to build a like in a new city. I gratefully accept it!"
"Brittany stood up to shake Santana's hand. Once that was over Santana surprised Brittany by giving her a hug. "For some reason I've been wanting to give you that since the lobby of the hotel!"
"Brittany said a shy thank you and sat back down in her seat. She sent two very quick messages. In less than ten minutes Santana noticed a man with shellacked hair walking towards them. "Santana this is my VP and best friend Blaine. Blaine this is Vogue's new Fashion Research Editor."
;"Nice to meet you, Santana you're stunningly beautiful.
"Thank you. Nice to meet you too!" Blaine handed over the portfolio minus the envelope so Santana could sign the contract and it could be filed at Vogue by a 8pm. Once they were signed Brittany excused herself for a few minutes to walk Blaine out. "No wonder you wanted to take this one on as a one on one." Blaine looked at Brittany with a raised eyebrow. She's beautiful and she plays for your team!" He said through a smirk.
"This has been nothing but professional since I received the email. They really wanted her so I did intense research on her but I will admit I found something after the offer that has given me a bit of a pause." Brittany said to Blaine. "Then why did you let her sign then?"
"It's nothing professional but I'll keep an eye on her through her move." With a nod and a hug they ended their work day knowing they'll meet up later for their weekly Friday night of shooting the shit.
"Brittany returned to the table to resume her meal, which is a first since she's usually the one who files the contract with the company once it's signed, but she knew this one was special. "Santana thought that even with a few friends in the city, it would be wise to get Brittany's ok to contact her. "Do you mind if I give you a call or text sometimes once I'm back in New York?" Brittany smiled inwardly knowing she needed to keep a little eye on her.
"Yes, you many. I'm texting you my personal number so you can contact me any time.
Santana said thanks as she finished her glass of wine. When they were finished Brittany paid the bill that included the gratuity but still gave their waiter a vet generous tip. That did not go unnoticed by Santana one bit. "The car ride back to the hotel was uneventful Brittany walked Santana to the hotel door to say good night and that she'd see her Sunday to get her to the airport. Without a flinch or second thought Santana pulled her in to a tight hug and placed a kiss on her cheek, turned and walked into the lobby. "She was a bit smitten by Ms. Pierce. Santana knew it but there hasn't been anyone since Dani! As she walked into her room the single tear that escaped her eye after she hugged Brittany have now turned into streams but she cannot and will not breakdown today. Instead she pulled herself together and took a shower. She laid in bed with thought turning her phone off. She often did that so she could be one with her thoughts.
On the other side of town..
Brittany walked into her apartment and headed straight to her shower. She needed to wash off the day and get ready for Blaine. Her and Blaine have been friends since college but grew closer over the years especially when Jeremy pulled his shit. Brittany stepped out the bathroom with her bra and shorts on, she heard the tv from the living room and knew Blaine was there. She put on a tee and her duck slippers and went towards the noise.
"Scotch or Tequila?" She says to a now to a bushy head man in joggers and a tee shirt. He just turned and said, "is she really that bad?" Brittany pours her a glass of scotch and sat on the chaise part of her sofa. Whew, she sighed. As she shook her head she started. "You know I do thorough investigations of all the recruits before I hand them off or keep them for myself. Well, I knew I was keeping her the moment Elaine called me." Blaine shook his head as he made himself a Grand Marnier and ginger ale. "What's going on B?" Blaine asked as he returned to his seat. "I'm on her Facebook to see what to order for wine and starters when I came across pictures of her and a beautiful blonde woman that stopped abruptly nine months ago. I went a little deeper and found out the woman was Santana's fiancée Dani."
"Was?" Blaine asked "Yes, she died. She was killed by a drunk driver in a park. She only mentioned it in a couple of post but nothing constant nor over the top." "Do you think it's going to cause an issue with her doing her job?" Blaine asked from a professional point of view. Brittany whispered a "no." To which Blaine asked "then what is it then?" "I honestly think she'll get here be lonely and have a breakdown."
"Then you have to find out before midnight if she's stable!" Brittany changed her clothes, brushed her teeth and left for the hotel. She forgot her phone so she rang her room from the receptionist desk. "Hello?" Santana answered puzzled by the hotel phone ringing. "Ms. Lopez it's Brittany, there's something I need to ask you, mind if I come up?"
"Santana thought it to be a little strange but said "Yes, come on up!" She hurried to the bathroom to wash her face and brush her teeth. She put her hair in a lose ponytail and found her shorts.
"There was a light knock on the door and Santana got up to answer it. "On the other side stood a still beautiful dressed down Brittany waiting to gain entry. Santana stepped to the side to let her in. Once in the room Santana offered her a seat in the blue chair in the corner, that just now reminded her of the color of Brittany's eyes. "What brings you here this late hour Ms. Pierce?"
"Please, call me Brittany. I have something very important but yet rather personal to ask you."Okay." Santana says as she sits on the bed. "Earlier this evening I was reading your Facebook to gather opinions on your taste in wine and music. I came across.." Before Brittany could continue Santana cut her off. "You came across pictures of me and Dani, my deceased fiancée, right?" There was nothing to pull Santana back into professional mode now. Dani had been on her mind all day like most days, but today more than ever. The tears pooled in her eyes at first, but then the streams started and her body slightly moved like she was about to break into full on sobbing. Brittany saw this and broke the rest of her professionalism and rushed to her side. She sat beside her and pulled her into her arms holding her like her life depended on it. "I am so sorry! I got you. Is there someone who comforts you when this happens?"
"Santana shook her head against Brittany's chest. "I usually get through these by myself. This doesn't happen too often." Santana said. "Can I get you anything?" Brittany said feeling guilty. "No, I think I can explain. Dani and I were together for 7 years. I met her when I was just starting to come into my sexuality. She helped me discover who I was through books and how I wanted to love through loving her. That day Dani died I was on my way to meet her in the park for lunch. She always got there early to sit under our favorite tree." Tears were falling again but talking about Dani to Brittany was easy and very calming. "I couldn't get into the park when I got there, an officer said there was a young woman pinned between a car and a tree. I screamed and fell to the ground. The officer put it together when he saw the picnic basket and started radioing for an ambulance!" Brittany had tears rolling down her own cheeks at this point but she kept rubbing her back.
"I was sedated in the ambulance at the park. By the time I came to I was in the hospital with both my parents by my side. They told me Dani had passed away on impact. Her mom came to my room and just held me needing to be near someone else that loved Dani. It's been a very bad year, one day I'm graduating from college and planning my wedding then the next I'm planning my fiancee's funeral. Ms. Pierce, I'm not going to flake on this job. I won't make you look bad. Before I came here I visited Dani's grave, I told her that our dreams for me were coming true and that I might not visit her that much anymore but that she'll always be in my heart no matter where I go or who I'm with. And when I meet someone who I knew was the one, I'd tell them all about my first love." Brittany broke the embrace to look into Santana's eyes. "Thank you for sharing this with me!" With that there lips met.
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