October 11, 2008 2:58 PM
Artie and Quinn arrived at Breadstix within seconds of each other. Artie was stuck speechless looking at Quinn in a strapless sky blue dress.
"You look absolutely stunning Quinn."
"Why thank you Artie, you don't look so bad yourself."
"Well, I try. Shall we head to our table?"
"Sure, lead the way sweetie."
"Nope, hop one I will wheel us over there."
"I am not sure that is a good idea Artie."
"C'mon, it means less walking in those uncomfortable heels for you and I don't bite. It will by fun."
"Okay Artie, let's do this."
Quinn jumped in Artie's lap and he wheeled them to their booth. Quinn would never admit it, but it was actually was fun.
Unbeknownst to Artie and Quinn, Santana got to Breadstix a few minutes before they arrived. Her and her best friend Brittany sat on the opposite side of the dividing wall as Artie and Quinn so she could listen in on their "date". She just wanted to make sure that Quinn didn't say anything to hurt Artie. Just because she would never talk to him didn't mean she would allow that. If Quinn stepped out of line Santana would sick Brittany on her, and nobody was safe when Brittany was in attack mode.
Artie and Quinn were having a pleasant lunch when a group of guys from his school came up to them.
"Hey Queerpled, you giving this pretty lady some fashion tips. You know cause you're a queer."
The boys seemed pretty pleased with the way their leader handled that situation. Quinn could see the pain in Artie's eyes and she knew she had to say something.
"Actually he is on a date with me, and if you don't want the whole town to know that you interrupted Quinn Fabray and her boyfriend having lunch she should probably head out that door."
"Whoa, crippled is dating Quinn Fabray?"
"You damn right I am!"
"I don't believe you, there is no way in hell the head Cheerio would be seen alive with a crippled kid!"
"Really?"
"Yeah!"
With that Quinn leaned over and kissed Artie.
"Is that proof enough for you?"
"I still am skeptical, but Abrams if you can bag a hottie like Quinn here then you are okay in my book."
Artie was still in a state of shock when he noticed the boys had left.
"Well I guess that is taken care of. Thanks Artie."
"Why are you thanking me for? You are the one that just saved me from further torture and humiliation."
"I am thanking you because you were a perfect gentleman on this date of ours. Most guys would have felt me up when we were kissing and you kept your hands to yourself."
"You're welcome?"
"How did such a nice guy like you get mixed up in Santana's world anyway?"
"Well on my first day of school she showed up and helped my to my class. Before she left she gave me her number and told me to call her…."
"If you had any problems."
"Yeah, how did you know?"
"She tried to pull the same routine last year with a gay kid. I am sorry to tell you this Artie but you got played."
"She has done this before?"
"Yeah, if I were you I would stay as far away from that bitch as possible."
"Don't you think calling her a bitch is a little uncalled for?"
"She played you for a fool and you had no idea. I think calling her a bitch is exactly what needed to be done."
"Actually I did know about it because she told me before she left my house. She isn't as much of a bitch as everybody thinks. She had enough heart to tell me the truth then to cut off all ties to me so she wouldn't try and do it again."
"She is probably just using another ploy so she looks good when you come groveling to her asking to be friends again."
"She had her number changed right after she left my house. You know what, if you cannot see how good of a heart she has then our fake date is over! Oh by the way, the only bitch I saw today was you."
As Artie was wheeling away he heard Quinn yell "That bitch deserves you then, you asshole!"
Quinn had just gotten up she was knocked right back down again with a right hook to the chin. As she looked up all she saw was the blond hair and rage filled eyes of Brittany Pierce.
"Nobody calls my Sanny a bitch!"
Santana and Brittany both left Breadstix happy. Brittany because she had defended her love's honor and Santana because even after everything she put him through Artie had stood up for her to Quinn. Maybe she would rethink the idea of being friends with him.
A/N: I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. Please read and review.