Chapter 4: Road Trip

(Brittany's POV)

I've been driving for three hours now and she was still sleeping so I pulled the window down and lit a cigarette. When I finished smoking, she instantly woke up screaming, so I pulled over to calm her down.

"Hey, Santana, are you okay? Did you have a bad dream?"

She was sweating and breathing heavily and out of nowhere, she hugged me. I patted her back then heard her crying. I waited for her to calm down and just hugged her, when she did she let go from the hug.

"I'm… I'm sorry about that. I just had this really bad dream about me being tied up and some guy torturing me. I was helpless. I kept screaming for help but no one could hear me. I was shouting your name then the guy told me you were dead. I was so scared"

I felt bad for her having the dream; but technically I am dead, I just don't want her to find out…ever.

"I'm here Santana, I'm not going anywhere"

I assured her and she hugged me again. Once she has totally calmed down, I ask her if she want to go somewhere to distract her and she agreed so I drove to this carnival I know. It was out of the way but I wanted to cheer her up. The normal travel time to that carnival from where we were was thirty minutes but with my car, it took only ten. It was only a short drive but she was holding my right hand the whole time just to make sure that I won't leave her… and I don't ever plan to.

We reached the carnival and I could see that Santana is very happy. The reaction on her face was priceless. The carnival had just opened when we arrived so we stepped out of the car, locked it then went inside to buy tickets. Santana intertwined her hand to mine the whole time and I didn't mind at all. We rode all the rides and watched all the shows, when we were done; we bought some snack then went back to the car. It was already half past seven in the evening so I told her we should get back on the road. I sensed that she still doesn't want to go so I drove to the beach and her reaction again was priceless when I pulled over. We got out of the car and she literally ran to the sands, took her sandals off and went to the water. I followed her right away but just sat on the sands and watched her. She motioned me to join her but I said no then she pouted the same pout that Maya used to have and I couldn't refuse so I took off my shoes and jacket off and joined her. We weren't really swimming, just playing with the water. We heard a whistle and it was one of the guards in the area.

"Hey you two!"

We looked at each other then laughed, but we went back on shore and approached the guard.

"Can't you two read? No one's allowed in the water at this hour. There are no life guards around"

We both snickered because we really didn't see the sign…coz it wasn't there before.

"We're sorry officer. We're going to leave now" I said to him and with that, we got our things and went back to the car.

"Shit! I need to change my clothes, even my underwear is wet" Santana said as soon as we reach the car.

I looked at my pants and I needed to change too.

"You can change in the car, don't worry, it's tinted so no one will be able to peek" I assured her. SO she went inside to change while I lit another cigarette. After ten minutes, she stepped out of the car and my jaw dropped and felt movement inside my pants. She was wearing a white sleeveless that revealed a little of cleavage, a blue and white plaid polo and short shorts.

"Wow!" was all I could say and even with little lighting I can see her blush.

"Your turn" I did as I was told and went inside to change and do something else.

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(Santana's POV)

I woke up screaming so she immediately pulled over and asked what happened. I told her about the dream, and to be honest I was really scared. I felt her concern so I hugged her and she just patted my back to calm me down. It felt nice being engulfed by her hug. I could totally get used to it. She smells really nice too even though I can smell the tobacco in her clothes. I really didn't mind. She invited me to go to a carnival and I got so excited. I asked her if we could do all the rides and she agreed which made me really happy. I held her hand the whole time which was unusual for me coz I just knew her a few hours ago but even though I just met her, I felt at ease with her. Like I feel safe around her. I don't know if I'm attracted to her coz I don't normally get attracted to girls but with Brittany I just feel so happy. After we left the carnival, she drove to the beach and I got so excited again like a kid. As soon as she parked the car, I ran out of the car, removed my sandals and jumped into the water. She followed me but sat on the sands so I called her to join me; I even used my famous pout and it worked. It was fun until it lasted because a guard caught us and told us we weren't allowed in the water so we went back to her car. I needed to change coz my clothes were wet so she let me do it in her car as she wait outside. I wasn't trying to impress her or anything but when I stepped out of the car, reaction said a lot of things. I did notice one odd thing about her, I looked down on her pants and I saw something…a bulge. That's weird I thought but I didn't make a big deal out of it; so she went inside and changed.

(Brittany's POV)

I had just finished changing and doing something else so I rolled the windows down and call her in. She was squinting her eyes as she sat down and I know what she was thinking. We went back on the road and there was silence again. I can feel her tense up; she was debating whether to ask me about it or not. I don't want her to freak out but I guess she still would. I sighed and she noticed so she cleared her throat and faced me. Before she could even open her mouth, I beat her to it.

"You wanted to ask something"

It was s statement because I knew she would be asking and her eyes widened a little.

"Ugh. I was wondering how fast we could arrive in San Francisco?"

She changed her question, that's weird but I answered her anyway.

"Well, just a few more hours" She just nodded.

The rest of the ride was quiet; she would occasionally sing along to some songs or just look out the window. After a few hours, we arrived in San Francisco. So I asked for the directions to her aunt's house and was a little shocked that she doesn't have. She felt a little embarrassed about it.

"Okay, so since you don't have the address and I'm sure you're pretty tired, why don't you sleep over at my house and you can call you aunt in the morning"

She was hesitant to take my offer again.

"No, I could just check at a hotel or something. I don't want to be more of an inconvenience to you than I already am"

"You were NEVER an inconvenience to me, Santana" I said with emphasis on 'never' because it's the truth.

"Okay" she said so I drove off going to my house. Fifteen minutes later, I parked outside my house and we stepped out of the car. I went to get our things which consist of my duffle bag, her back pack, her shoulder bag and her suitcase. I gave her the house keys and we went inside. I showed her the guest room and told her to make herself feel at home so she immediately took a shower while I went down to the kitchen and cooked us some late light dinner. When she finished her bath, I told her to go down to and eat and she did. While eating, we got to know each other more.

"Do you live here by yourself?"

"Yeah. But my friend Quinn used to live here with me until she got married to her three year boyfriend Noah, a year ago"

"I see. So if you don't mind me asking, what exactly do you do? I mean, you have a really nice house and one hell of a car"

"I have several businesses here and there"

"Wow. Your business must be big for you to afford all of these. Not that I'm questioning your skills whatsoever"

"It's okay. I'm kind of used to it by now. I mean, I'm only in my twenties but I've already established several businesses than most people do. I guess I was just exposed to this life when I was younger so when I graduated from college two years ago I started my own"

"Impressive. But wait, how old are you again?"

Uh-oh. Here comes the age question again. Technically, I'm a hundred and thirty next month but of course I didn't say that.

"I'm twenty one"

"Even more impressive, did you skip a year?"

I smiled at her question. "You can say that I'm pretty smart so I graduated earlier"

Wow. Way to impress a girl Brittany.

"Wow. Just wow. Maybe you could help me with my school works in the future. But anyway, next question, are you in a relationship right now?" she was shocked by her own question that she covered her mouth right after.

"You don't need to be embarrassed. I don't mind answering your question. I'm not in a relationship. Haven't been since I graduated college, was too busy starting the business, you know"

"I see."

There was silence again so I asked her some questions this time.

"Alright, so let me ask you this time. Why do you want to take up law?"

"It wasn't really my choice coz I wanted to take up music but my parents told me to choose something that is actually worth it. I don't want to follow my father's footsteps and take up medicine coz I feel like there's going to be pressure all the time if you know what I mean so I'm planning to take up law since no one in our family ever took it. I want to be different, you know"

"You should be able to choose whatever you want. I mean, c'mon, it's your life"

She laughed then said, "Yeah I should but my parents are still paying for my tuition so I can't mess it up"

We talked some more then decided to go to bed.

The next day, I woke up to the smell of pancakes so I went down to the kitchen and saw Santana making them.

"Well, good morning Santana. I see that you have rummaged thru my groceries, not that I mind at all"

She was startled to see me awake; I guess she wasn't expecting it.

"Oh sorry about that. I just didn't know how I could repay you for everything you've done for me. So I thought of cooking you breakfast. Uhm. I'm almost done here so if you could just get the plates"

So I did. I set the plates and she placed three pancakes on each, poured coffee on the mugs then sat down beside me.

"By the way, I was able to talk to my aunt earlier and she gave me the address to her house"

I just nodded but I was really sad when she said that. I was hoping she stays with me but I don't want to force her. After we ate, we both took a quick shower and by nine thirty, we were on our way to her aunt's house. Fifteen minutes later, my GPS told me we have reached our destination and a lady was waiting in front of the us, which I assumed is her aunt, Santana stepped out of the car and hugged the lady so I was right so I got her things out and approached them.

"Aunt Liza, this is Brittany Pierce. I met her on the plane and she was the one who drove me here and let me stay at her house last night coz I totally forgot to ask for your address"

I extended my hand as Santana introduced me to her aunt.

"Thank you for your kindness Brittany"

Aunt Liza said and I just nodded. I checked the time and told Santana that I should get going because I have a meeting in twenty minutes. I really didn't want to leave yet but I cannot miss this meeting as it only happens only once a year.

"I wish you could stay but I understand your business is important. Can I just get your number instead?"

With that, we exchanged numbers and even took pictures of each other. And before I finally left, she hugged me then kissed my cheek and whispered, "Thank you Brittany" then went inside the house.