Hey guys, I wanted to update months ago, but then a close person died and after that I had an accident. 2 operations later I am back.

Enjoy!

Santana laid in Brittany's arms on Brittany's bed. "So, how is living with them?" Brittany asked carefully. It had been two weeks since Santana's mother had asked her to come back and now was the first time they were truly alone. School was hard, especially for Brittany and Mr. Shue doubled Glee Club practice so they could prepare themselves for Nationals.

"It's actually quite good. They are really trying and it shows. It has never been like this so I am still getting used to it, but I like it. I am really glad, you know?" she looked up to Brittany. "I wish it would stay like this, forever. Everybody is happy and not only because it's Christmas. There is no drama and that is so relaxing."

"I know what you mean." Brittany answered and forced a smile. Santana didn't know that she was going to fail. She shouldn't know that her girlfriend was too stupid to graduate High School. What was she supposed to do?

Suddenly she noticed that Santana was looking questioningly at her. "What were you thinking about?" Santana asked. "Oh, just about Christmas, you know nothing important."

'Maybe I should ask Quinn for help.' she thought to herself. 'Yeah that's a good plan. I'm going to ask her when school starts again.'

Their families spent Christmas Eve together so that they could give each other their gifts, but celebrated the morning separated with their respectively families. Santanas' brothers came from college and the whole Pierce clan went to Brittany's grandmother in Columbus. On New Year's Eve Puck threw a party and they went together. The days passed and soon they had to go to school again.

They had been a month and a half in school but Brittany still hadn't asked Quinn. Her grades were still bad and she had no idea what she was going to do. All the seniors were making plans about what they were going to do after High School.

Santana wanted to go to NYU with a major in Pre-Law and a minor in music. Kurt and Rachel were hoping to get into NYADA or Julliard. Quinn applied at Harvard and Yale and was still waiting for an answer, but she was certain that she would get into one of those and then she could sturdy Pre-Med and creative writing. Finn wasn't sure yet what he was going to do but she overheard him saying to Puck that he wanted to join the army to honor his dad. Mercedes and Puck were going to L.A. He wanted to extend his pool cleaning business and she hoped that a record label would sign her. Mike had asked her to apply with him at Julliard to dance but she blew him off.

Everybody had a plan and that was depressing. That was why she exploded before Glee Club when Sam asked her what she wanted to do. She shouted at him and stormed out. She felt immediately sorry because it wasn't Sam's fault. Just as she was going to reenter the choir room to apologize, Quinn came out.

"B, what's going on?" she asked. "And don't you dare say nothing because we both know that that isn't true. You can tell me." Brittany sighed. She had to tell her, she needed help. "I'm not going to graduate." she mumbled. "What?" Quinn asked dazzled. "I am too dumb to graduate." Brittany repeated louder, angry. "I try as hard as I can, I really do, but still, my grades are as low as possible. And nobody seems to notice how I'm struggling, or if they notice they pretend that nothing is wrong. I don't know what to do anymore.

By now tears were rushing down her face but she brushed them away.

"B, you could have told me. I can help you. As can Santana, by the way. I can tutor you if you want. And I can go with you to talk with your teachers." Quinn hugged her friend. "You shouldn't keep everything inside. That's what friends are for." "Thank you." "Brittany pulled away and looked gratefully at Quinn. "And I think you should tell Santana. She wants to help you if you'll let her." "Yeah, you're probably right." Brittany wiped her face again. "I will talk to her after Glee Club."

Just then Mr. Shue and Santana came down the hallway. "Come on girls, let's go inside. I have a great idea for Nationals."

They were walking in the parking lot to Santana's car. Mr. Shue's 'great' idea was disco but no one seemed as excited as Mr. Shuster. Finally Puck spoke up and told him that the idea sucked.

"I have to tell you something." Brittany spoke up. "What is it?" "I might fail. My grades are too bad. I just told Quinn and she wants to tutor me but I'm not sure whether that will be enough. And I'm not sure.." she choked. She took a deep breath and gathered herself. "I'm not sure what I would do if it won't be enough." She began to sob. Santana hugged her immediately and began to soothingly stroke her back. "Oh honey, it's going to be alright. I promise. We will help you. And there's no way that I'm leaving Lima without you. We'll figure something out." They stood embracing each other for a few minutes with Santana stroking and whispering sweet nothings into Brittany's ear.

Finally they pulled apart. "Which classes are you actually failing?" Santana asked her softly. "Math and English." she replied. "We can also ask Mike and Berry. I'm sure they'll help you." "Not if you continue to call her Berry." They chuckled. "And maybe you can still audition for Julliard. I know it's your dream school. And I know that they can't say no to my amazing, hot girlfriend."

Thank you for still reading this, or giving it a chance, it means a lot to me. Please review, I want to know what you think and/or what you would like to see in future chapter. -H