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Chapter 3
She was having one of the worst days of her life. It started this morning when she overslept, causing her to arrive late for 1st period World History, resulting in a tardy. Then she got chewed out by Coach Sylvester because she missed a step during an intricate dance move, almost injuring herself and 5 other squad members. To make matters worse she received a D on a calculus exam (which she studied very hard for by the way). By the time she made it to Glee practice she was felt like she was about to explode from anger and frustration.
"Settle down everyone", Mr. Schuester said. "As you guys know Regional's is right around the corner. We have to come up with something unique and special if we want to win this year. Any ideas?" Artie raised his hand. "Yes Artie?" he asked. "How about some old school R&B? You know some Jodeci, Boyz II Men or Blackstreet", he said. "I'm with that", Mercedes said grinning. He gave her a high five. Rachel raised her hand.
"Yes Rachel?" Mr. Schuester asked. "I was thinking something theatrical. Like Phantom of the Opera or Madame Butterfly", she said with a smile. Santana rolled her eyes. Of course Miss Broadway would want to do something theatrical she thought snidely. She observed Rachel's outfit. She had on brown penny loafers, white knee high stockings, a short brown and yellow plaid skirt, and a yellow sweater with a picture of a moose over a white blouse. I swear that girl is a pedophile's wet dream she smirked to herself.
Finn raised his hand. "I know Mr. Schue', he said. "How about some rock and roll? Like Aerosmith or The Eagles?" "Great idea Finn", he said enthusiastically. "Any others?" Catching his enthusiasm the others started quickly pitching in ideas. She sat there still fuming on how terrible her day had gone. That stupid D would bring down her grade point average. As if she didn't already have enough to deal with. She remembered how Coach Sylvester had yelled at her earlier. She scowled. Hell if it wasn't for her the Cheerios wouldn't even be any good. She was the one who came up with their choreography. She was the one who made sure they were in top shape. She didn't have the title of co-captain for nothing.
"Are you okay?" a soft voice asked from beside her. She turned and stared into the concerned eyes of Brittney. "Why?" she asked. "You just seem upset", she said, worry in her voice. "I just had a rough day Britt", she said using her nickname. "Is there anything I can do?" she asked, grabbing her hand and holding it lightly. "I'll be fine", she said giving her a smile to ease her worry. "I know. How about we go shopping after school? I know that always cheers you up", Brittney said. She nodded squeezing her hand. Brittney squeezed her hand back and gave her a sunny smile.
She felt herself relax as she stared at her girlfriend. She knew that she was lucky to have her. She always brought out her positive side. She didn't know what she would do without her. I know that while you have deluded yourself into thinking that you're in love with little Miss Sunshine, deep down you know it won't last and it scares you. She gave a little start as the words came unbidden to her mind. That wasn't true. She loves Brittney. She squeezed her hand a little tighter. She can't challenge you like you need to be and pretty soon you'll grow bored and break it off. She felt herself getting angry. How dare he comment on her relationship?
He didn't know anything about her. It means that perhaps I know you better than you think Santana. She shook her head trying to dispel the traitorous thoughts. Sebastian was nothing but a liar and manipulator. He was just trying to get under her skin. Well she wouldn't give him the satisfaction. If you say so. Yes I do say so she thought viciously. She straightened up and focused, determined to put Sebastian and his words from her mind.
"I still don't understand why we had to come all the way out here", she said trying to keep the exasperation out of her voice. Brittney parked the car in front of Westerville Memorial mall. "I told you. This is the only mall that has the store Cats R Us. Lord Tubbington has outgrown all of his winter clothes. I need to buy him some more", she said. Santana resisted the urge to roll her eyes. When Brittney suggested going shopping, she didn't think they were shopping for an overweight cat. But she knew how much her girlfriend loved that cat. So she pasted on a smile and grabbed her hand walking towards the mall entrance.
As they walked toward the store, she couldn't help the feeling of unease that began in the pit of her stomach. This was too close to him. Westerville was his territory. She felt the hairs on the back of her neck prickle. She subtly took a glance around and breathed a sigh of relief when she didn't see him. Wait. What was she doing? She was Santana Lopez. She didn't fear anybody. She straightened her shoulders and lifted her head. For the next couple of hours she busied herself with shopping. "That was fun", Brittney said with a smile as they sat down in the food court. "Yeah it was", she said with a genuine smile. Shopping always had a therapeutic effect on her.
"Are you hungry?" she asked. Brittney nodded. "Okay. I'll go get us a couple of frozen yogurts" she said. "Okay", Brittney said. The line at the yogurt shop was a little long so she had to wait ten minutes before she placed the orders. It was another five minutes before she got them. The smile that was on her face dropped as she walked towards their table. She felt a flush of anger and that fluttering feeling in the pit of her stomach as she surveyed the scene before her.
Brittney was smiling and laughing with him and one of his goons. She stalked to the table fury coursing through her. She slammed the yogurts down on the table and glared at him. "Why hello Miss Lopez", he said politely but his eyes were full of amusement and cunning. "What are you doing here?" she snapped icily. "Last time I checked this was a public place and everyone is welcome here", he said, his voice still annoyingly polite. "The question that should be asked is what are you doing on my side of town?" "Lord Tubbington ran out of clothes", Brittney interrupted. He lifted an eyebrow. "Lord Tubbington?" he questioned. "My cat", she said.
"I see", he said with a smirk. Santana wanted to slap the mess out of him. "That was sweet of you" said the blonde goon on his left. Brittney smiled at him. "Do you like animals too"? she asked him. "As a matter of fact I have a golden retriever back at home that I had since I was kid", he said with a smile. As they lapsed into conversation about the joys of having pets, Santana sat there trying to control her anger. She tried to ignore Sebastian and eat her yogurt.
She could feel his gaze burning into her. She raised her head and glared at him. He gave her an arrogant smirk. Fresh anger coursed through her. If he thought he had the upper hand then he was sorely mistaken. She knew just what to say to knock that expression off of his face. She cleared her throat loudly. "So have you guys talked to Blaine lately?" she asked her tone perfectly innocent. His eyes narrowed slightly at her. The blonde guy shifted, looking slightly uncomfortable. "No we haven't", he said softly. "Oh and I thought you guys were all close knit and like family", she said, her tone slightly mocking. She could see red forming on his cheeks.
Sebastian on the other hand looked angry. There was a cold look in his eyes. "His surgery is scheduled in a few weeks in case you guys want to be there", Brittney offered. "Considering how Blaine ditched us and transferred in order to be with that geek Hummel, I don't think he needs us to be there", he said icily. "Hmm. And I thought friendship was all about loyalty. I guess I was wrong", she said with a smirk. "I guess you were", he snapped. The blonde placed a hand on his arm. He looked at him and seemed to gain his composure slightly. "We have to go", the blonde said. Sebastian nodded and stood up. "It was nice talking with you", the blonde said giving them both a small smile. "Okay", Brittney said while Santana just nodded.
As they were about to walk away Sebastian stopped next to her and leaned down into her ear. "You don't want to make an enemy out of me Lopez", he whispered, his tone dark and filled with warning. "I don't play fair and I always win." She stiffened. He noticed her reaction and gave a cold, mocking smile. He stood up. "Have nice evening ladies" he said before walking away, leaving her to contemplate his words as an ice cold shiver ran down her spine.