I started to unpack my things after I pulled my iPod out and turned shuffle on. I was dancing around my room as I pulled my clothes from my suitcase and put them in my dresser. My head was filled with images of Santana. The way her lips curled into that perfect breathtaking smile, the way her eyes looked through me as if she could see into my brain and read my thoughts. She had me stuck on her from the moment I ran into her.
I was putting Lord T Jr. on my bed when I felt a tap on my shoulder. I jumped so high I swear I could have hit the ceiling. I turned to see Santana standing in front of me wearing white denim shorts that barely covered her at all and a grey wife beater. She smiled at me and I exhaled a breath I didn't know I was holding. I took my headphones out so I could hear her speak.
"Hi, sorry. I knocked but you didn't answer. I didn't want you to be late for our first meeting. Are you ready to go?" She explained. I laughed and looked down.
"Yes, sorry. I didn't hear anything because I was in la-la land with my music. Let's go." I said before setting my iPod down and we headed towards the door.
"So when did you get here?" I asked her. She seemed to know her way around the area and knew where we were supposed to be going for this meeting when I had no idea.
"I got here a few days early. I actually worked here last summer too, some of the returning employees come early to help the new people when they get here." She explained. No wonder she was so nice to me, it was her job, I thought to myself disappointed.
"So you're this nice to all the girls I guess." I said looking down at my feet as we walked. She laughed a deep raspy chuckle and put her arm on my shoulder.
"No, actually… I'm not this nice to anyone." She said looking into my eyes and somehow I believed her.
"Well, I'm super happy that you're being nice to me." I admitted and I took my pinky in one swift movement I linked it with Santana's and she looked up at me with those big brown eyes I swear I saw a glimmer of something I'd never seen before from anyone. I didn't know what it was but I hoped I'd find out.
"It's hard not to when you're that adorably cute." She said and then took a deep breath as if she hadn't meant to say that out loud. I smiled at her.
"You're cute too San." I replied still holding her pinky with my own. We walked mostly silent the rest of the way to the meeting and sat next to each other when we arrived. There were so many different people and when you walked in there were tables full of nametags and you had to find your own which had your name and hometown on it. I thought it was so cool that Santana and I had the same hometown written on our nametags. People probably thought we knew each other and were friends because we acted so close already.
The meeting was kind of long and boring because they were talking about rules and stuff. I didn't pay much attention because Santana was sitting next to me and all I could think about was how her thigh was touching mine and sending shockwaves through my body. I kept catching myself staring at her and sometimes she'd look over at me so I'd look away hoping she didn't catch me as well.
I met a few new people but none of them were as pretty or nice as Santana. I met a boy with a funny looking mohawk named Puck who apparently knew Santana already. They seemed like they had a history between them. He was eyeing her almost as embarrassingly as I was. When they finally ended the meeting I was happy to be heading back to the apartments because I was tired after such a long day of packing, driving, and unpacking.
"What're your plans for tonight?" Santana asked me as we walked back to our building together. I laughed at the question because I had no plans; I didn't know anyone or anything about the area either.
"I was just going to cuddle up to LT Jr. and sleep." I admitted.
"Oh, okay. Well if you feel like staying up I know of a party." She said smiling at me as we walked to the elevator and she pressed the button. I smiled because I loved parties.
"That sounds so so so fun. Let's do it!" I replied. She smiled back at me and there goes those silly butterflies again. When the elevator stopped at our floor we walked down the hall to our rooms.
"Okay, get ready and I'll be over in half an hour Britt Britt." She said. I liked that she called me Britt Britt, nicknames are so cute.
"Okay see you soon San." I said as we both entered our rooms and closed the doors behind us. I was skipping through my apartment when I got a phone call.
"Hiiii, It's Brittany." I answered.
"Hello Brittany. It's Rachel. I was just calling to see how your new employment was going. I know you haven't technically started working yet but I'm sure you've met some new people and I also wanted to let you know that I plan to visit very soon. Finn is working so much lately I don't think he will be joining me. I suppose there is a surplus of cars to be fixed in Lima right now. Quinn was thinking about joining me as well as Tina and Mercedes." Rachel said taking very little breaths between speaking.
"Hi Rachel! Oh my God. It's so awesome here. I met a new friend already. She lives across the hall. She's so pretty, and nice. I'm actually getting ready to go to a party with her right now. I can't wait to see you all! Tell Finn to make sure he saves some time for his diva outside of work!" I replied as I pulled a few different tops out of my drawers.
"I'm so pleased to hear that you've made a new friend. I knew you wouldn't have any trouble in that department. I hope you have fun tonight. I will let you get ready, just call me tomorrow. I'll pass the message along to Finn." She answered. We hung up the phone and now I could fully concentrate on what I wanted to wear tonight. For some reason I really wanted to impress Santana and make sure her eyes couldn't stay off me.
I decided on teasingly high jean shorts with a low cut white and yellow polka dot tank top that fits perfectly. I wore my yellow converse low-tops and a yellow bandana as a headband. I know it might be a lot of yellow but it's my favorite color because it reminds me of the sun and whenever the sun shines it brightens every ones day.
I heard a knock at my door and quickly ran across the room to open it for Santana. She walked in silently and I shut the door behind her. She was wearing a tight red mini dress that hugged her body so perfectly I wished I were the dress. Her hair was down and curly and her eyes were dark and smoky with a bright red lip stick.
"You look hot!" I blurted out. There's a perfect example of my inability to think before I speak most of the time. Her eyes widened and then she smiled at me taking a bow.
"As always. You look pretty good yourself Britts." She said as she scanned my body with her eyes. I felt my cheeks turn pink and smiled at her.
"Are you ready to go?" I asked as I grabbed my purse and made sure my keys were inside.
"Actually, I was going to see if you wanted to have a little pre party in my room if you know what I mean…" She asked arching an eyebrow that sent my heart into hyperdrive.
"Sure." I said even though I didn't know what she meant. I was guessing it had something to do with either alcohol or sex, and I was down for either when it came to Santana if we were being honest right now. She opened the door and we walked across the hall to her apartment. It looked exactly like mine but opposite sides for everything. She closed the door behind us and locked it. When I heard the lock click my heart skipped a beat and started thumping in my chest, I hoped Santana couldn't hear it.
"Pick your poison." She said as she opened her fridge door and showed the inside filled with different liquor bottles. There was no food inside; it was empty except for the five different liquor bottles. She smiled at me as I eyed each one. They were pretty looking bottles and they looked expensive. I grabbed a bottle of tequila and she arched an eyebrow looking impressed with my choice.
"Let's make this interesting." She said as she grabbed two shot glasses from above the stove and set them upright on the counter. She grabbed a salt shaker and then went into the fridge opening the bottom drawer to show a Ziploc bag of limes already cut into wedges. She seemed prepared for partying and that was about it from the looks of her fridge.
"Every time we take a shot, you have to tell a secret." She said smiling at me and pouring tequila into the tiny glasses.
"Okay, what kind of secret?" I asked as I picked up the shot glass. She poured salt onto my hand and then her own before picking up her shot glass and lifting it towards my own.
"Any secret you want… I'll start…. I've never had a real boyfriend." Santana admitted before clinking her glass to mine.
"I've never had a real best friend." I admitted. We licked the salt from our hands and shot back the liquor. I felt the warm liquid flow down my throat and warm my insides as it made its way to my stomach. It was the truth, I'd had close friends but I'd never had a real, true best friend. A best friend is someone you can share anything with and completely be yourself without them ever judging you; they stand up for you whether you're right or wrong and support you in everything you do. Santana poured a couple more shots and salted our hands again.
"I've never had a real friend." Santana said as we clinked our glasses together again. I frowned at this statement and felt like I wanted to hug her but she didn't seem sad at all. Maybe she was just good at hiding her feelings. I could tell that deep down it bothered her but now I was here and I decided from the moment I met her that she was going to be my first real best friend.
"That's sad San. Now you have me…. Umm." I didn't know what secret to tell, I didn't have many secrets. I guess everything was kind of a secret between Santana and I because we didn't know each other yet. I decided to test her reaction to what I was about to admit to.
"I kissed almost every guy in my graduating class at my school and most of the girls." I admitted. It was something I had always been proud of, my ability to kiss. I knew that I was good at it and I had made it my mission to kiss every person in my grade at McKinley before graduation. Her eyes widened in shock but not disapproval and then she smiled before we both took our shots and the heat ricocheted down and back up settling in my throat.
"That's quite the conquest. Who was better, the guys or the girls?" She asked as she poured a couple more shots. I smiled at her and shrugged my shoulders. She laughed softly and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was almost ten now and I was wondering if we'd even make it to this party Santana had talked about. I didn't really mind if we just stayed here together because all that mattered was I had Santana here with me.
"One more and then we'll head to the party." She said as if she were reading my mind. I nodded and grabbed the shot glass from the counter and she followed my lead.
"I've never left Ohio." I admitted sadly. All of that would change when winter came. I was off to New York and I didn't think I'd ever move back.
"Me either." She admitted before we took the shots. By now I was feeling a small buzz through my body and my blood was warm coursing through my veins. As if Santana's presence didn't make me warm already. I felt my arms and legs loosen and relax as the rush of liquor flowed through me. I could already tell this was going to be a good night.
"Let's get going Britt Britt. I'll introduce you to the crew. Most of the people here are lame as hell but it's always fun to party when Santana Lopez is around." She said linking her pinky with mine and leading me out of her apartment and down the hall. Every time we touched I felt this electricity coursing through me and I wondered if she felt it too.
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