It's off to the store once again. It's only been a week but I swear all these boys do is eat, poop, eat, poop and then destroy my grandma's house. I mental go through the same check list like always do and of course I forget the eggs. I turn my basket around the corner and crash!

"I'm so sor… Brittany?"

"Hello to you too Santana" There's a few silly butterflies in my stomach as Brittany smiles at me. "Is this how you're always going to greet me?"

"I think it's better than a boring hello, don't you think?" Brittany laughs.

"You're always in a hurry, why?" She asks me.

"I know I am it's cause I help my grandma out with very active 5 and 3 year old boys" I begin to tell her. "I have about 20 mins to get what I need from the store before they drive her completely insane to the point where she's pulling out her hair" Brittany laughs again.

"I see" Silence falls over us until Brittany speaks again. "So...you haven't called me" I give her a confused look. Was I supposed to call her? "The car" She clarifies. Oh right the car.

"I told you it was okay, there was no damage"

"Are you sure? I told you I'd fix whatever I did"

"I'm positive. There was no damage at all" Brittany nods.

"So…" Brittany begins. "Do you stay with your grandma full time?" I shake my head no.

"Some times it feels like I do but I just help when she needs me. Which seems to be all the time" Brittany gives me a confused look. "It's a complicated story" I wave her off. I need to stop talking before I scare her off with my horrible family problems.

"Maybe you can tell me it some time"

"Maybe" Is she flirting with me? No. Don't be ridiculous Santana. Not every friendly female you met is flirting with you.

"Are you free tonight?" Brittany asks snapping me out of my thoughts.

"Tonight?"

"I'm having a get together at my house" She points to her basket that's filled with cups, chips and of course you can't forget the alcohol. "It's nothing crazy just a few friends" Brittany smiles that sweet smile and I sigh. Great I think I'm falling for a straight girl. "I only live a few blocks from here. You should come after you finish up at your grandmas"

"I…well…you see..."

"You don't have to come it was just a suggestion. I just figured since we keep bumping into each other we should hang out or something"

"I would it's just…I don't know how long I'll be. Some nights I'm there till late, other nights I leave early" I sound so lame right now.

"It was only a suggestion" I can hear the slight disappointment in Brittany's voice and I can tell you right now that it's not something I like hearing. "Maybe next time then?" I can't disappoint her.

"If I...if I do come can I bring someone with me?" I ask Brittany hoping to wipe away the disappointment but she looks even more disappointed. "I just don't like going places alone"

"That's fine. Bring whoever" Brittany reaches for her phone and then hands me it. "You don't seem like you're going to use my number anytime soon so can I have yours?" I blush a bit when I take the phone out of her hands. Okay she was definitely flirting with me that time right? I quickly dismiss that thought. She's just being nice Santana. Don't make something out of nothing. I input my number in her phone and hand it back to her.

"I better get going"

"I'll text you my address when I get home. Everything should get going around 9 or so" I nod my head. "Okay now go before your grandma becomes bald" We both laugh.

"Bye Brittany"

"I'll see you later Santana" Brittany smiles as she walks away and I know right then and there I have to go to this little get together she's having. Shaking my head all the way to the checkout line I trying figuring out what I'm going to do. Do I tell my grandma I have to leave early? What if Rachel can't go? What if she can and my grandma needs me to stay longer?

"Miss" I shake out of my thought and see the cashier pointing to the total on the screen.

"Sorry" I quickly pay for my things and head to my car. On the way back to my grandma's I give Rachel a call. Please pick up. Please pick up.

"Hello dear" I roll my eyes. I hate when she calls me that.

"What are you doing tonight?" I ask hopeful.

"Nothing but I'm so tired I don't think I can hang even if I did go out" Of course. She's always tired.

"Alright then" I say a bit disappointed.

"Why?"

"Nothing. I'll text you later I'm getting to my grandma's house"

"Okay" I hang up the phone as I pull into my grandma's driveway. As I get out of the car I feel my phone go off so I pull it out. I look and see I have a text message.

From: Unknown Number

- Hey it's me. My address is 1111 N. Halt Street. See you soon! :)

I should just go alone. I should tell my grandma I need to leave early and I go alone. So I'll have to talk and make conversation with strangers I can do that for just one night. Can't I? Ugh. I grab the bags from my car and head inside. The minute I step foot in the house it looks like a war zone of toys.

"SANNNY'S HERE!" David yells and I winch at the loudness of his voice. "Do you have my chocolate milk?" He asks with the most innocent smile.

"Sure do little man"

"I'm not little" He says with a pout.

"Of course you're not what was I thinking?" I look in the bag for the small box of chocolate milk and hand it to him.

"Can you spend the night?" David asks me while pushing his straw in his box of chocolate milk.

"You know I can't. I have my doggie at home remember? He can't stay by himself"

"Why you no bring your doggie here?" Because little monster you'll kick him, pull his tail and try to ride him.

"He likes being at home" I tell David with a smile knowing I can't really tell him the reason why I don't bring my dog around. "How about I just stay a little longer than usually"

"Okay" David runs off with a smile and I sigh while pulling my phone out. Sorry Brittany duty calls.

To: Unknown Number

- I don't think I can make it, Sorry :/

I change the unknown number so that it has Brittany's name and right after I do I have a reply.

From: Brittany

- :( please come. you're going to miss out on some fun!

Now I really feel bad. She seems so hopeful and so full of life and here I am the biggest downer in the world. I put my phone on the dinning room table and don't bother replying back. I rather just walk away then say something else that might disappoint her more.


I slowly get up from David's bed and make my way out the room. I look up at the clock on the wall and see it's midnight. I head to the dinning room table and grab my phone. One unread message.

From: Brittany

- Maybe next time then :/

I frown. I'm sorry Brittany I know I suck. I grab my car keys and quietly leave my grandma's house. I get in my car and turn it on. I wonder if Brittany's get together is still going on. I pull my phone out and look at her address. I copy it and paste it into my navigation system. I'm only going to drive by. There's no harm driving by. God I feel like a stalker. Sighing I back the car out of the driveway and follow the directions my navigator is giving me. When I get to her street I slow down and pull my car over when I spot the address I'm looking for. From the car I can see the backyard lights still on so I grab my phone and send Brittany a quick message.

To: Brittany

- Uh…so I'm outside"

As soon as I send the message I wish I didn't. Uh so I'm outside? Such cool message Santana. I'm such an idiot. What if she's not even awake and her lights are always on? What if I just woke her up? I should just drive away while I still have the chance. I go to pull my car out of park but I see a figure appear from the driveway. I look and realize it's Brittany. Busted. I flash my lights so she sees where I am. She starts walking over to the car and I roll my window down.

"Why are you all the way down here?" She tells me with that smile that could melt anyone's heart including mine. "Come to the back. Everyone is pretty much gone except for a few friends that are staying the night"

"It's late"

"So you came all the way over to just tell me it's late?"

"I...well..."

"I'm teasing you Santana" I blush a bit. "Just come out. I'm sure we'll be up for another couple of hours. We were just about the start the fire pit"

"I really need to get home. I have..."

"Just one drink" Brittany opens my car door and tries pulling me out. "Just come out and have one drink with me"

"Okay, okay" She lets me go. "Just one drink though" Brittany smiles wide. I roll my window up, turn the car off and get out of my car. I hitting the lock button as I follow Brittany to the backyard of her house. The minute we walk through the gate all eyes turn on me. I hate being center of attention.

"Everyone this is Santana" I give everyone a small wave. "Santana that's Quinn, Artie and that retarded looking one is Sam"

"Hey!" Sam says and I see Brittany grin and wink at him before she walks away to the drinks table. Wonder if he's the boyfriend or just a friend? "So you're the one that Britt backed the truck into" I can't tell if it's a statement or if he's asking me a question.

"Uh...yeah I guess that's me" I say a little unsure. I look over at the Quinn girl who's just staring me down. What the hell is her problem? She gets up and looks me up and down and then rolls her eyes as she walks away. What a bitch.

"Here you go" Brittany hands me a red cup with a smile.

"I think I'm going to head out"

"You said one drink" Brittany pouts and I roll my eyes and take a seat.

"What's in it?" I ask bringing the cup up to my lips.

"You can't ask you just drink" Sam tells me as he takes a drink from his cup. "But if you have a chance ask Brittany to make you a dirty Shirley temple. Best drink ever"

"Dirty Shirley temple?" I ask. "I've never heard of it"

"I didn't either until Britt here made me one. She's the best bartender in the world" I look over at Brittany who rolls her eyes and takes a sip out of her drink. I bet Sam's the boyfriend with the way he gushes over her. "It's true"

"Did you forget I was fired?" Brittany says. "I doubt that counts as being the best bartender in the world"

"But you've got like three other job offers already. You're not going to be jobless for long. You're the greatest and the greatest never stay down" Sam says and again Brittany blushes. Sam's really sweet. If I was straight I'd probably want a boyfriend like him.

"So Santana" Artie says and I turn my attention to him. "Anything interesting in your world?"

"Sadly no. My world is pretty boring"

"Clearly" Quinn says as she rejoins the group. Seriously what is up with this girl?

"Quinn" Brittany warns and Quinn rolls her eyes.

"You know I should get going" I hand Brittany my cup that's still very full. Brittany looks at it and frowns.

"You can't go yet. We haven't even gotten the fire started" Sam says.

"Rain check?"

"Alright rain check but I'm holding you to it" Sam says as he points his finger at me with a smile. I get up and Brittany gets up with me.

"Nice meeting you all" I wave to everyone and Brittany walks me out to my car.

"It was Quinn wasn't it?" I can hear the annoyance in Brittany's voice. "I told her it was too soon for her"

"Too soon?" Brittany waves me off.

"It's a complicated story" I just nod my head. "I hope you had somewhat of a good time even if you did only stayed for a few minutes" Brittany nudges me with her hip and I smile. "Hopefully next time you'll stay longer"

"Hopefully"

"And hopefully you'll respond to my text and not leaving me hanging all night"

"I'm sorry" I look down shaking my head. I feel like such an idiot. "It's just..."

"It's okay I was only teasing" Brittany cuts me off.

"You're boyfriend is really nice" I tell her and I can see confusion wash over her face.

"Boyfriend?"

"Sam" I tell her and she smiles and shakes her head as if I said the silliest thing.

"Get home safe Santana" I nod and open my car door. I get in and watch her walk away. The minute Brittany steps onto her yard I see Quinn come into view. It looks like Quinn is yelling about something and Brittany doesn't look amused. Sudden Quinn pushes Brittany and my hand instantly goes to open my car door. I'm about to open it when I see Sam. He yells something at Quinn and she walks away, jumps into the white truck and takes off down the street. I let go of the car door and see Sam wipe away what I assume to be tears from Brittany's eyes. If I didn't hate Quinn before I really hate her right now for making Brittany cry. The two walk back to Brittany's yard and I start my car and drive away.