Chapter two. A/N hello! This is rather exciting, so I think I'm going to be putting new chapters up a few times a week. I can't even talk about the end of glee it was so painful. Let's not go there. If you have any questions or anything, just message me :) I'd love to see your reviews!
She was walking right over. Crap, crap crap! I was so unprepared for this. I couldn't get my head around how weird this was. Seeing a stranger twice in one day.
''So this is where you work? Why haven't I seen you before?''
''Erm, well. I took a break from dancing and I don't teach with Mike often. We only teach big groups, not small sessions where he doesn't need me''
She looked hurt at that. ''Oh, sorry. I didn't mean to be a bother'', and then she walked off before I could say anything. She was either extremely sensitive or I was being a bitch. I sighed and went over to stretch myself and then Mike called me over.
''Hey, I really am grateful for this you know. I don't know how to act around them and we barely get any actual dancing done. I guess I owe you twice now!''
I thought over it for a minute, ''I think I know how you can make it up to me''
''Oh yeah? How's that then?''
''Me, you, Tina and Quinn go out for drinks tonight. Quinn and Rachel are well, being Rachel and it's affecting Quinn. I don't like it. We need to get her drunk and show her that she can have fun without Rachel''
''Sure, sounds good. Tina and I will pick you up around 7?''
''Great. Now, shall we try and teach some dance, as it's kind of our job'' He laughed and started walking to the front of the room and I followed. I adjusted my shoe laces and put my hair into a high pony tail. I noticed two girls whispering among themselves, but I couldn't see one of their faces they were so busy talking so I clapped my hands loudly to get their attention.
''This isn't a social gathering ladies, you're here to improve and I'm here for a pay check, start warming up'', although the pay check part wasn't completely accurate I wanted to sound dominant. They started to warm up but I couldn't stop looking over.
It all seemed really convenient that Mike would want me here on a day that this girl was here. I decided I needed to talk to him about it. Once class was finished I cornered a very guilty looking Mike and slammed my fist again the wall.
''What the hell Mike? Is this some kind of joke? You get me in on a session with two girls, on their own. What the fuck is your game?''
Now I usually wasn't angry but I was feeling so strange after the session, I had to get my anger out.
''I have no game Brittany. They're hard to teach and I needed your help, that was all. Next time I won't ask'' He moved to pick up his bag but then I felt bad.
''I'm sorry.. It's just, I don't know it was weird. She kept looking at me, the one with the dark hair. I didn't know what to think. We still on for drinks later?''
''Sure'' he smiled and then I noticed the absence of Quinn.
I got a taxi and texted Quinn, but she wasn't answering. She was supposed to meet me and the session was an hour long so it wasn't as if her little lunch date had gone over. I got my keys out and opened the apartment. I smelt coffee, someone must have been home. Then I noticed Rachel on the sofa and I started to get angry.
''What are you doing here? Have you and Quinn broken up again?''
''Actually, no. I resent that Brittany. We're having some trouble right now and it's my fault, but I'm really trying here. Can you give me a break? You've done nothing but criticise me since we started dating''
Quinn came in then. ''What's going on?''
Neither Rachel or I replied to that question so I changed topics.
''Mike and Tina are picking us up at 7, we're going out for drinks. Me and Quinn I mean''
''Brittany, stop being so hostile. This is so unlike you. I know you don't particularly like Rachel, but can you give us a break while we try to figure this out ourselves?''
I felt a bit guilty then, I was being rather abrasive. I smiled apologetically and both the girls seemed to feel better.
''Drinks, 7? Rachel you're welcome to come if you like?''
''Is that an invitation?'' she smiled hopefully, so I nodded.
''Alright I'll go shower, Quinn I want to speak to you after though, if that's okay?''
''Sure, just call me up and I'll be there''
Once we got to the bar, it seemed like a pretty rough place. I'd never been here but Tina recommended it. Mike offered to buy the first drinks as he owed me, and I sat down on a booth at the far back. Quinn and Rachel said they'd catch us up later. I really didn't mean to be such a protective best friend, it's just that Rachel kept hurting her and Quinn and I were so close we were basically sisters. I was wearing a short black number with matching black heels, the only variation of the black on my outfit was the white bow on the neckline of my dress. It made my body seem hot, and I wanted to look nice tonight so you could say I dressed up a little. Although Tina was wearing less than me.
''Have your forgotten your clothes tonight, Tina?'' I joked
''Have you forgotten your manners tonight, Brittany?''
Mike cut in with the drinks and I thanked him. The music was so loud I could barely hear anything. It was supposed to be a bar not a nightclub. What kind of place is this. Mike seemed to read my mind.
''It's not that bad you know, one of the girls at dance recommended it to me. I thought I'd check it out''
I wondered what girl at dance? Then I realised that my luck tonight, was probably as good as the luck I'd been having all day. ''It's that girl isn't it, from the bitchy group?''
''Yeah,'' he looked down ''They're scary, I didn't want to say no, they'd been inviting me here for weeks and when you said drinks, I thought I had to come here''
''Where is she?''
He pointed over to the bar and I excused myself. I was going to end this now.
''Hey sweet cheeks, funny seeing you here''
I put my hand down firmly on the bar. ''Firstly, don't call me sweet cheeks again. Ever. And secondly, are you stalking me?''
''Calm down hunny, I'm not stalking you. We just happen to be at the same places at the right times. Can I get you a drink?''
''Look, I don't know what your problem is, but stay away from me. Oh, and stop being a bitch to Mike. He's teaching you to dance and from now on I'll be in there too. If you step out of line you'll have me to answer too'' And with that I walked back, rather impressed with myself. If her face showed anything other than arrogance, I thought it showed scared.
When I got back to the table Rachel and Quinn were there holding hands and laughing. Rachel had water while Quinn probably had something alcoholic and once I took a closer look, I could smell the brandy.
''Hey Britt, how you doin'?'' Quinn was already slurring her words, they must have been drinking before.
Rachel spoke then, ''I'm sorry, she pulled out the emergency vodka and there was nothing I could do. I don't plan to drink tonight so I'll make sure she's home and safe, oh and Brittany, I'm really sorry again''
''Just make sure she doesn't embarrass herself. And take her phone would you'' Rachel pointed to Quinn's phone that was in her hand and smiled.
The next I knew Quinn was dragging me up to dance. The beat had gotten louder, I think some house music was on. Quinn started throwing herself around the dance floor and knocking into people and then I heard a smash. Her glass was scattered on the floor and I quickly grabbed her hand and took her back to Rachel. God, it was like baby sitting a 16 year old.
''Watch her, would you'' Rachel nodded her head and started giving Quinn some water. She was being good, after all. But I still didn't trust her. I set out to find someone with authority here to help with the mess. I was tired, exhausted in fact and I just wanted to talk to my fucking best friend but she was too drunk to care. I went to the bar and shouted over the music to a girl with a name tag called Jenna, she seemed to understand and put one finger up to say give me a minute I smiled trying to cover my growing annoyance.
When the girl came out I nearly laughed in her face. She looked calm and ready to help so I led her over to the dance floor to clean up the mess. This was the first time I had seen her without that cocky smirk on her face, she almost seemed sad. I said a polite thank you and went back over to my friends. I downed my drink and Mike asked if I wanted another and I said yes.
Rachel was holding a very drunk Quinn up and was trying to shout over the music but I couldn't hear her. I put my head against Rachel's mouth to be able to hear what she was saying and then I heard Quinn shouting. ''Get off my girl, bitch! Just because you can't get a girlfriend, doesn't mean you can take mine!''
I knew she was drunk but it hurt. The look on both Tina and Rachel's faces only angered me more. I couldn't get a girlfriend, true. But that didn't mean I couldn't dance with someone. I found the girl, Santana I think her name was and walked over to her confidently. I whispered in her ear, ''look, we both know you've been a bitch but if you want to make it up to me dance with me right now, no questions asked''
''Okay, then I'm off the hook right?'' She winked and that smirk was back. I couldn't help but smile, she was the perfect girl to get back at Quinn. Hot and charming. I didn't even care how sexual my mind was becoming as she grinded on me. I felt like a teenage boy but all I wanted to do was take her home and make her apologise in a fashion that suited my needs. I put my arms on her waist and pulled her closer, I kept my eyes on Quinn the whole time. She was seething with anger and I couldn't have been happier. I decided to take it one step further and turned the girl towards me and before I knew it my tongue was dancing with hers. I couldn't hear much because of the music, but I could feel everything. Then I saw Quinn leaving with Rachel running after her. I suddenly felt guilty beyond belief. I stopped the kiss and said thank you, leaving a very hot, very confused looking girl.
When I got home Quinn was crying on the floor. Rachel was sitting on the sofa beside herself. Quinn drunk was volatile, emotional and anything but attractive. I put my keys on the side and looked at the mirror, my blonde hair was all over the place, not to mention my lipstick that was smudged everywhere. I quickly rubbed it off with my hand and walked into the room.
''I'm so-''
''Don't you fucking dare. Was that some sort of sick joke? Basically fucking a girl in front of me?'' I didn't know where this anger was coming from. I thought she would be angry but the reason for the anger seemed so out of place. But now my anger was rocketing. Hypocrite.
''Quinn, I'm sorry I got angry and I danced with that girl from the book store. And from dance, which you would have known if you had come like you promised. But when you and Rachel are good, you're fucking amazing, right? Don't worry, I'll be around to pick up the pieces when she breaks your heart again. Oh and Rachel I may angry at Quinn but I am furious at you. Next time you hurt her, I'll break your face, okay?''
I didn't even wait for a response I was so angry I could almost taste blood. I slammed the door and went to my room. I sat on my bed for a good 30 minutes staring at the walls. I wanted to call Tina or Mike or something but then I wasn't angry any more. I was tired. I needed to talk to my best friend. I started crying into my pillow, not the quiet crying, the screaming at the moon crying. I missed my best friend and I missed having a life worth waking up for. I felt a hand on my back and jumped slightly. Whoever it was they were doing a great job at soothing me. I turned after about 5 minutes and wiped my tears to find Rachel. I wasn't overjoyed at who it was, but I was glad I had someone.
''I'll go if you want. It's just- I heard you crying. I didn't like it and even though you don't reciprocate these feelings, I really care for you Brittany. We don't have to talk about tonight if you don't want to, but if you do I have all night. I'll be up with Quinn anyway''
''You're a good girlfriend'' I mumbled, ''I wish I had someone like that''
Rachel smiled at me and wiped the last of my tears, ''You'll find her someday. If I may ask, who was that girl tonight?''
I shrugged, ''I don't really know, I met her today at the book store. We had a brief conversation and then again at dance. She's one of Mike's students in his small group but he asked me to help. She's called Santana. I got angry at Quinn's comment and I wanted to prove her wrong so it kind of just happened'' I felt really pathetic now. All my anger and frustration had dissipated and now all I felt was a slight sense of loneliness with a heap of sadness.
I think Rachel noticed because she hugged me tightly and I didn't want to let got for anything. She tugged at my dress , ''Come on, lets get you out of these clothes'' Rachel lifted it off my head and kept her eyes very firmly away from anything but my eyes. I put my t shirt on and stumbled back a little, becoming more aware of my half drunken self.
''Where's Quinn?''
''She's in her room, I think. I left her with some water. She told me to come see you, she still loves you, you know'' I let out a noise and Rachel made me look at her.
''She does. I get so jealous of you two. I thought for the longest time that she secretly liked you, instead of me. I know, it's ridiculous but it's hard to believe when you're dating one of the hottest girls known to man, ever''
''Not known to man, you mean to women'' I joked and Rachel smiled, ''But really, please don't get jealous. We're basically sisters. We're so protective over each other it's like we won't even let the other be happy. I'm started to like you Berry, don't screw it up''
''Thank you, I appreciate that. Do you want to see Quinn, or do you want to get some sleep? I can help you with either''
''I think I better sleep this off, and her too. Please tell her I'm not mad, tell her I'll speak to her in the morning'' Rachel smiled and gave me a kiss on the cheek and I slunk into my bed and was grateful for the warmth. I wasn't sure whether that was from Rachel or from my bed.
I woke up to the sound of a knock on my door. I must have mumbled yes because I saw blonde hair coming in, I knew who it was straight away and lifted myself to a sitting position.
''Hi'' Quinn said I went to open my mouth but then Quinn continued speaking ''I'm so sorry and I was a bitch and I wasn't jealous I was just very intoxicated and the thing between me and Rachel is so confusing and I love you so much you really need to know how much, and yeah I'm sorry'' I got out of bed and noted my messy hair and tank top but I brought Quinn into a huge hug nevertheless and it felt amazing. I sighed and she ran her hand up and down my back and it felt amazing to be back with my best friend.
''I love you beyond words, Quinn. Lets not let girls get between us again'' ''We've said that before Brit, but I suppose we can try again''
She kissed me on the cheek and we both sat on my bed, '' So, any plans for today?''
