This chapter starts exactly where the last one left off.

Chapter 7

Santana followed Brittany into her apartment and she immediately started to feel nervous about staying with Brittany. They had fallen asleep on Santana's bed the night before while watching TV but this was different because Brittany had asked her to stay with her. Santana knew there was nothing sexual in Brittany's invitation and that she just simply didn't want to be alone tonight.

"Santana are you ok?" Santana looked up and saw a concerned look on Brittany's face.

"Yeah, I'm ok why?"

"I asked you twice if you wanted anything to eat or drink before we go to bed but you didn't answer me."

Santana panicked and said the first thing that came to her mind. "I'm sorry I didn't hear you. I was just thinking about Lord Tubbington."

Brittany started to tear up and she pulled Santana into a hug. "You are so sweet to be worried about him." Santana loved Brittany's hugs and how their bodies fit together but a part of her felt guilty because she wasn't really thinking about Lord Tubbington when she was lost in thought. It was just one little lie that didn't hurt anyone right? Santana rarely lied so she knew this one little lie wasn't going to lead to a habit of lying to Brittany.

The hug lasted longer than Santana thought it would be she didn't complain. When Brittany did end the hug and Santana could see her face she noticed how exhausted Brittany looked. "I don't want anything to eat or drink. I do need to brush my teeth and get my sleep clothes so I'll just run next door and be right back."

"No you can wear something of mine to sleep in and I have an extra tooth brush. Beside you never know who is lurking out in the hallway at this time of night."

Santana scowled thinking who would be lurking in the hallway? She hadn't really met any of her other neighbors yet but she knew the apartment building had security cameras and security system so not just anyone could walk in the building.

Santana decided to stay and make Brittany happy. "Ok, I won't go home."

Brittany went into her bedroom and got Santana a pair of shorts and a t-shirt to sleep in. "Here are some clothes to sleep in. Follow me to the bathroom and I'll get you a tooth brush."

Santana stood holding on the sleep wear while Brittany got a new tooth brush out of package and laid it by sink along with a tube of toothpaste. "You should have everything you need. Do you want to take a shower?" Santana shook her head no. "Ok, so I'll leave you to get ready for bed. When you're done just come to my bedroom."

Brittany walked out of the bathroom shutting the door behind her. Santana yawned as she looked at herself in the bathroom mirror. It had been an exhausting night and she just wanted to go to sleep. She took off her clothes and changed into the boxers which were a little too big for her and the t-shirt which was too tight for her. She thought about putting her bra back on but she hated sleeping her bra. Brittany would just get quite a show seeing Santana's breasts in the tight t-shirt.

Santana looked at the tooth brush and shook her head. It was a cheap toothbrush nothing that would really clean your teeth very well but then again being a dental hygienist Santana was very particular about her dental and oral health.

The toothbrush wasn't even one of the fancy new ones with a rubber grip handle, flexible head, or special bristles to conform to your teeth. The toothbrush was just an ordinary toothbrush made of plastic with bristles. At least it was her favorite color red.

Santana of course didn't use a toothbrush, she used an electronic toothbrush that had seven different settings including ones for sensitive teeth and deep cleaning. It has had an attachment for cleaning your tongue. Good oral hygiene doesn't just include your teeth. It also had a two minute timer that went off and showed a smiley face letting you know you had brushed your teeth long enough. Santana of course brushed longer than two minutes.

Santana opened the toothpaste and squeezed it on the toothbrush. When she saw the generic toothpaste Brittany had given her to use she knew at some point she needed to talk to Brittany about her dental and oral health. Santana's favorite gift to give was an electronic toothbrush. Santana brushed her teeth and even though it felt odd to use the toothbrush and the toothpaste she knew it was better than not brushing her teeth at all.

Santana purposely didn't look towards the hole in the bathroom wall because she knew the second she saw it she would think about how she pleasured herself in the tub while thinking about Brittany. Besides she was tired and just wanted to get some sleep, however, she wasn't sure if she was going to be able to sleep in Brittany's bed especially since Brittany would be in it. Santana walked out of the bathroom without even giving the hole a look.

Santana walked to Brittany's bedroom and when she got there she stood in the doorway. Brittany was lying on top of the sheet and blanket with her eyes closed. She had changed into shorts and t-shirt. Santana cleared her throat and Brittany's eyes popped open. She sat up in bed and smiled at Santana standing there. Brittany found herself staring at Santana because she looked so sexy wearing her shorts which were a little too big but the tightness of t-shirt was what Brittany was staring out. Santana's luscious breasts were on display through the tight t-shirt, hardened nipples and all.

"Um…Britt" Santana said because she saw how Brittany was staring at her.

"Oh, yeah…you can put your clothes there on top of my dresser. I need to go brush my teeth. You can go ahead and get in bed. Wait a minute I never asked if you were comfortable sleeping in my bed with me. I can just go sleep in the guest room."

Santana laid her clothes on the dresser and walked over and stood in front of Brittany who was now sitting on the edge of the bed. "Britt calm down. It's ok we can sleep in the same bed. I mean we did last night for awhile until you attacked my neck. You aren't going to attack my neck again are you?"

Brittany stood up in front of Santana. She looked down into Santana's eyes and then without saying a word she gently kissed Santana's hickey. It was such a gentle kiss that Santana wouldn't have been sure that Brittany had touched her skin if she hadn't felt the jolt of electricity that runs through her body when Brittany touches her. Brittany didn't say a word after the kiss she just walked away to the bathroom to brush her teeth.

Santana's body was still recovering from the kiss on her neck when Brittany returned to the bedroom. She giggled when she saw that Santana was still standing in the exact same spot by the bed where she had been when she left to brush her teeth.

"Right or left?" Brittany asked.

Hearing Brittany's voice brought her out of her trance. "What?"

"Do you want to sleep on the right or left side of the bed? I would think since you were left handed you might want to sleep on the left side but then again I'm not quite sure if that makes sense. Or we could meet in the middle somewhere." Brittany winked at Santana.

The wink was enough to ignite the fire through Santana's body. "L-left side is good for me if the r-right s-side is ok for y-you." Santana wasn't too happy her damn stuttering was back which caused Brittany to giggle again because she knew what effect she had on Santana.

Brittany pulled back the sheet and blanket and they both got into bed. Brittany had barely laid down when she sprung to her feet and ran out of the bedroom. Santana who had just gotten into bed was startled and had no idea what was going on or what to do.

Brittany ran back into the bedroom just as quickly as she had left. Santana was surprised when Brittany jumped on the bed and then got so close to Santana that their faces were only inches apart. "I got this for you to put on your neck. It still looks awfully sore." Brittany carefully placed a small rectangular cool pack on the hickey. Santana shuddered at first from the cold but then it actually felt good because it started to cool down her hot body temperature that had been created by Brittany's kiss on the neck and her wink.

"I use these little ice packs on my ankles and knees when they get sore after I've done a work out or danced at the studio. They really help. I just hope the ice pack stays on your neck. Do you want me to hold it there the rest of the night or I could tape it to your neck maybe."

Santana laughed. "No, I think it will stay ok as long as I lie on my back for awhile. I can hold it there myself if it starts to fall. Thanks letting me use it. The cold does make it feel better." Santana reached up to hold the cold pack in place but Brittany hadn't removed her hand yet so Santana's hand was now on top of Brittany's.

Their faces were still very close and now that their hands were touching too both women felt warmth and tingling going through their bodies. Santana swallowed hard while Brittany stared at her lips. Brittany leaned in and their lips were so close now that they could feel each other breathing. Santana surprised them both by lifting her head just enough so their lips were touching. Brittany smiled and started to kiss Santana and it didn't take long before Santana was kissing her back. It wasn't a sloppy, hungry kiss. It was gentle, slow kiss that both women were enjoying.

Brittany broke the kiss and then stared into Santana's eyes, "Night Santana. Thanks again for coming to the hospital to be with me during Lord Tubbington's surgery."

Brittany laid down on her side of the bed and turn the light off. Santana still laid there on her back in shock over the amazing kiss. Finally she managed to say, "Night Britt."

SSSSSSSSSS

Santana woke up hearing voices in the apartment. Brittany wasn't in bed so one of the voices must be hers. Santana looked at the alarm clock at it was 8 AM. She was still so tired because by time she got to sleep it was 4 AM. Brittany had started off on her own side of bed but it didn't take her long to find her way to the middle of bed so her body was pressed tightly up against Santana's body. Having Brittany's body so close to hers made Santana feel warm all over and her breathing was rapid. Finally Santana concentrated on Brittany's even in and out breathing that hypnotized Santana into finally falling asleep.

Santana decided to get out of bed to see who Brittany was talking to so early in the morning. She quietly walked towards the kitchen where the voices were coming from. As she got closer she recognized the other voice as belonging to Sugar.

"I can't believe she thought Lord Tubbington was a person. I mean she went to the Columbus General ER and actually asked for information on patient named Lord Tubbington. I couldn't control myself I laughed right in her face." Sugar was laughing as talked.

Santana didn't wait to hear Brittany's reply she went back to the bedroom where their voices where just a bunch of mumbling. Santana wanted to crawl in bed and cover up her head with the blankets because she was so embarrassed. So that is what she literally did, she got back into Brittany's bed and covered up her head with the blanket.

Santana stayed in bed with her head covered up until she fell asleep. She woke up when she felt the edge of bed dipped from someone sitting on her. She knew it was Brittany because her body reacted the way it does whenever Brittany is present. Brittany sat on the edge of the bed for a few minutes without saying a word or moving. Finally she kissed Santana on the top of her head that was sticking out from the blanket.

Brittany whispered, "I think it's cute you thought Lord Tubbington was a person. He kind of is a person to me sometimes because when I talk to him he listens and I know he cares about me. I called the animal hospital this morning and he had a restful night. I'll stop and see him after work. Have a good day San." Brittany kissed the top of Santana's head one more time before getting up from the bed.

Santana laid still until she heard the front door close which meant Brittany probably had left for work. She moved the blanket from her body and sat on the edge of bed where Brittany had been sitting only minutes earlier. She decided not to change into her clothes she wore the day before since her apartment was only next door.

Grabbing her clothes off from the dresser and putting on her shoes Santana walked out of the bedroom and the apartment was quiet so she knew she was indeed alone. As she walked past the kitchen she saw a thermos and a note on the table so she walked into the kitchen and picked it up.

Santana,

The thermos of coffee is for you since you love my coffee so much. Please make sure the door is locked when you leave.

Brittany

Santana picked the thermos and walked out of the apartment. She checked to make the door had locked behind her and it had. As she entered her own apartment she plopped down the couch laying her clothes beside her. Santana poured herself some coffee in the cup part of thermos. She took a long drink and felt like she was in heaven as the hot liquid went down her throat. Brittany's coffee was the best she had ever tasted and maybe one day she would tell her what her secret ingredient was.

Santana began to wonder as she sat there enjoying coffee. Did Brittany know she was awake this morning when she sat on the bed talking to her? She must have because why else would she have said all of those things to her. And how did Brittany know she overheard Sugar telling her that she thought Lord Tubbington was a person?

A few minutes later Santana's cell phone alerted her to an incoming text. She grabbed the jeans that were lying beside on the couch and got her phone out of the front pocket.

Brittany: Hope you are enjoying the coffee. Unless you aren't up yet but I'm sure you got up right after you heard me leave. Just so you don't think too hard about it all day long, yes I knew you were awake when I sat on the bed and talked to you. I also heard you walking towards the kitchen and then go back to the bedroom when Sugar was telling me you thought LT was a person. Like I said I think it's cute and I think you're cute too. Well you are cute and sexy at the same time. I'll probably see you later tonight if you want to see me that is?

Santana: I figured you knew I was awake. Sorry for hiding but I was embarrassed about LT. I'd really like to see you tonight. By the way I'm enjoying the coffee right now. Have a good day at work!

Brittany: I'll see you tonight after I visit LT :)

Santana: Hope your visit with LT goes well and he is feeling better. See you tonight :)

Brittany sat at her desk at the travel agency with a huge smile on her face. She's never had feelings for any other woman like the feelings she has for Santana. Those feelings grow every time she is around her.

Santana finished her coffee and decided to take a shower. When she as half through her shower see couldn't help but look at the cork that was in the hole in wall. She should really get that fixed, especially since she was falling for Brittany and her feelings were growing more and more by minute. Santana was positive Brittany was falling for her too. The hole in the wall needed to go but Santana just wasn't quite ready to give it up yet. Other people would call her a pervert for invading Brittany's privacy and she did masturbate in the tub while thinking about Brittany. Then she thought how hurt Brittany would be if she knew Santana had been watching her through the hole. Her conscious was getting the best of her the more she thought about it. By the time Santana was done with her shower she knew what she had to do about the hole in the wall.

After Santana got dressed she walked to the maintenance office that was located in the basement of the apartment building. She knocked on the door but there was no answer so she tried to open the door but it was locked. There was plastic holder on the door with a typed note beside it that read Take repair order form from the holder and slide under the door once you have complete the form. Santana thought well that will be easy there was just one problem, there were no repair order forms in the holder. She'd have to come back later when hopefully someone was in the office or there was at least more forms in the holder. A frustrated Santana left the apartment building to run some errands.

Brittany hurried to the animal hospital to see Lord Tubbington after work. Before seeing him she spoke with the vet who said Lord Tubbington was doing well and that he could go home the day after tomorrow as long there were no complications.

As Brittany approached Lord Tubbington's cage she noticed a small blue metallic balloon with the words 'Get Well' written on it. The vet assistant was tending to a cat in another cage so Brittany asked her, "Where did this balloon come from?"

"Oh, Santana brought it for Lord Tubbington earlier this afternoon. She sat with him for over an hour and talked to him while she gave him a back rub. He purred so loud you could hear all over the room. I hope it was ok she saw him she said she was a friend of yours."

Brittany smiled, "Yeah it was ok. She was blown away that Santana would sit with Lord Tubbington since she hadn't even seen him until the night before after his surgery."

Brittany opened Lord Tubbington's cage and he meowed at her. He kept scratching at the cone collar around his neck. "How are you doing sweetie? You look better than you did last night. When you are all better we are going to have to have talk about why you decided to eat my favorite red thong. If you want some editable underwear all you had to do was ask me for some. I heard you had a special visitor today. She's pretty awesome. I'm kind of jealous that you got a back rub from her before I did. However, I did bite her neck."

CRASH! Brittany jumped when the vet assistant dropped some kind of metal container. It was then Brittany realized the assistant had heard what she said about biting Santana. Brittany just gave her a small smile and went back to visiting with Lord Tubbington.

TBC

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