HI! Sorry this one's very short and it took a while to update! Been super super duper busy but I updated as soon as I could. Hope everyone's enjoying the story! xxx
I walked forward to go shake his hand when I finally got a glimpse of his face... I had to do a double take.
I had met this man before...
I gulped hard. How do I know this mans face? I shook it out of my brain quickly so I could at least try to act a little bit normal...
His eyes were like Brittany's, maybe that's why I felt like I knew him...? I finally held my hand out for him to shake.
"Hello Mr Pierce, nice to meet you!"
He took my hand firmly and shook it. He definitely had a soft look about him, like a teddy bear.
"Hello Santana! Just call me Jerry! Mr Pierce makes me feel old and I already look it!" He chuckled to himself.
He let go of my hand and then stared at me for a little too long. I smiled awkwardly before he spoke.
"Have I ... met you before?"
I almost choked on nothing but air. I knew it. I had met this man somewhere before...
"You been to New York lately?" I asked trying to play it cool.
"No I haven't!...You have a familiar face! Maybe you just remind me of someone..." He shrugged.
DITTO!
"Maybe!" I said nicely.
Fucking hell this is strange... I've never lived in Lima before? How did I know this face?
"Lets go eat! Sarah has made you girls quite a feast! Don't worry if you can't eat it all! I'll fix that!" Jerry laughed before slapping his stomach proudly.
At the dinner table I was a little distracted by Brittany's father. I just didn't know how I knew him and it was frustrating me. It must have been a long time ago so thank god we both couldn't remember or it would get awkward rather quickly.
Addison brought the last bowl of food to the table and then we all dug in. Lots of meat and salad was placed around the table and it was probably one of the best meals I'd ever had... And that's saying something. I was hoping I wouldn't need to suck anyone's blood on this trip... Dinner was going well as Britt and I talked about life in New York and the strange characters we'd met there... Especially on the subway. Brittany seemed to have more stories than I did! She talked about how she offered to help a homeless man who ended up asking her to marry him. Sometimes being too friendly got her into some weird situations.
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming!" Addison asked.
"I was going to try come in the weekend but my course had a break! Santana thought it would be a good idea to use that time to visit you guys! I think she could tell I missed you all too much! I wanted to surprise you!"
Addison looked at me thankfully.
"That was a good idea Santana! But Britt, the only surprise I got was walking in on you two making out!" She laughed.
I spat some of my drink back into my cup... Awesome...
Jerry and Sarah laughed which put me at ease.
"Addi!" Britt yelled half laughing. "Are you wanting to scare Santana away!?"
"No way... No! I like her! I just thought I'd give her a warm welcome and tease you both! Sorry Santana! It's all good I don't mind! You can kiss my sister anytime you like!" She giggled.
"Thanks but I'll make sure to shut the door next time!" I joked in return.
Addi smirked and nodded approvingly. Brittany spontaneously leaned over and kissed me on the cheek, everyone at the dinner table grinned...Especially me and my cheeks warmed up as she scrunched her nose up at me. She just melts my heart sometimes.
"So Addison whats this about Dad embarrassing you lately?" Brittany chirped.
"Hey I am not annoying her! Just looking out for her!" Jerry defended.
I was instantly back to thoughts wondering where I had seen this man before. There was something so familiar about his face that I couldn't put my finger on. Brittany looked more like her mother than Jerry...
"Dad! Coming on a date with me is a bit much... Nobody needs a chaperone anymore!"
I quickly shoved thoughts out of my brain again to focus on the conversation.
"I didn't even come on the date did I?" Jerry lifted his hands up off of the table and held them up as a surrender. "Take a chill pill!"
Addi just looked at him disapprovingly. "Seriously? A chill pill?"
"I can be cool and hip too ya know!"
I couldn't help but let a laugh escape.
"Oh my God Dad just stop!" Brittany hung her head embarrassment.
"I was young once too! Addi I was younger than you when I met your mother! We didn't start dating till later, but we were great friends till then! I'm just making sure you girls are safe and loved and with the right people!" He looked at me and smiled.
Well Britt and I are soul mates I don't think we could get anymore right than that!
"I've found the right person Dad I know it" Brittany spoke up confidently. "Addi you'll find the right one some day I'm sure of it!" Brittany added.
"Hey I'm not fussed if I don't! I am an independent woman who don't need no man!"
Dinner ended and I decided to help Sarah with the washing up. I washed the dishes as she dried and put them away. She was very easy to be around, usually I would be on edge and defensive, but I was a lot less nervous around this woman.
"Santana, I'm really glad Brittany met you. The way you look at her, and the way she looks at you it's just... Very real. Brittany's never been one for long, real relationships but I can see that you two are definitely meant to be."
I handed her a bowl that was covered in bubbles for her to dry before I spoke.
"Thank you... It might seem silly to some to be so in love so soon but I think sometimes it's just meant to be. I'm the lucky one. Brittany is amazing."
"You've known each other 6 months right? That's plenty of time to fall in love. Plus I believe in love at first sight! Don't you?"
Ha! I do too, trust me.
"I do too." I smiled. "How did you and Mr Pierce get together?"
"Ahh Jerry and I were high school sweet hearts! God we were good friends at 13 and then at about 15-16 Jerry finally found the courage to ask me out. I'll never forget it! We were on a school trip..." I suddenly heard footsteps heading towards us.. "I couldn't take my eyes off of his the whole time! He went out and bought me flow-"
"You talking about me?" Jerry's voice interrupted.
"Sure are!" I said.
"Santana I'll handle the rest you don't have to do that! Britt's back upstairs if you want to join her!" He winked playfully.
I was going to insist I stay and help but... Britt was upstairs! Can't waste another second down here.
"Sure thanks Jerry! Thanks for the amazing meal Sarah!" I handed her a cup I just washed and began to walk away.
"I was telling Santana the story of how you asked me out!" Mrs Pierce sweetly explained to her husband.
I was almost out of the the kitchen when Mr Pierce spoke lightly to his wife making me stop instantly in my tracks...
"The school trip to Indiana... I got you forget me nots, beautiful bright blue forget me nots..."
I spun my whole body around to face them... it all made sense now... I know his face...But a much younger version of it.
I was working at Danni's in Indiana. I had just made a beautiful blue bouquet of flowers. It was small but filled with lots of blue colours. My favourites were the forget me nots, they were so little and petite but they really made the bouquet...different. They added something extra. I named it Brittany's blue bunch. Super freaking cheesy name, but on this particular day thoughts of Brittany were circling my head even more so than usual. I placed it out back to hide for something ... or someone special... It was too pretty to be bought for nothing. Before walking away from it I took one more look and smiled for the first time that day.
Time was dragging along like usual until a spunky teenage boy ran in. He had blue eyes and mousey blonde hair. He seemed out of breath but he tried to hide it.
"Hello? What do you want?" I asked in my usual bitchy tone.
"Um hi, hi there. I would like to buy some flowers." He cleared his throat and I felt bad for snapping.
"What for?" I asked... Nicely this time.
He paused and then smiled showing all of his teeth.
"For the most beautiful woman in the world! I want to ask her to be my girlfriend! But I want to buy her flowers because she deserves them!"
I looked at him and then smiled for the second time that day. I never usually warm up to strangers so quickly.
"Anything in particular?" I asked.
"Well what do girls like? You're pretty! What flowers would you like?" He said confidently.
"Well depends what kind of girl she is" I explained.
"Oh she is so lovely. She's amazing. She's my best friend! I just don't know what I'd do without her! I know that if she says yes we will be together forever! And if she says no then... I just don't want her to forget me or how I feel about her!" He was full of enthusiasm... Especially for a teenager. For some reason it felt familiar and I wanted to help him.
"Okay! I think I can help you out!"
I went out back and grabbed the bouquet I made earlier. I smiled for a third time and headed towards the boy.
"Here, I made this today. Is this what you are looking for?"
He took it from my hands and looked slightly up at me.
"Its perfect! Wow! I've never seen these flowers before"
"They're forget me nots. They mean exactly what you think! I made it for someone special!"
"Someone you love?" He asked.
"Very much so!" It hurt just how much I did.
"And you're going to let me buy them?"
"Yep! Well, do you love this girl?"
He paused and looked down at the flowers.
"Yea...I do! She see's the real me and I see the real her! We're best friends." He looked up at me. "Does he love you back?"
He?
"Who?" I asked.
"The guy you made these flowers for..." He said.
Ahhh right. Still pretending to be straight...When will equality fucking kick in?
"Um they're just for a friend..." I explained. "My um ... my very best friend."
"Oh, yea girls don't really buy flowers for guys do they... that was silly. But that's sweet of you to make them for your friend though. If you're sure I can have them then I'll take 'em please! How much?"
"No charge." I smiled. Wow this was a first...
"No please let me pay! Just a donation or something?" He ruffled through his pockets with his free hand and put some change and a 10 dollar note down on the counter.
I would usually charge a lot but... This seemed special.
I asked if he wanted me to write a message in the flowers for him and he decided he would write one himself.
"Thank you for your help." He smiled and then opened the door to leave but suddenly stopped. "What's your friend's name?" He asked curiously.
"Um, Brittany...Good luck with your girl."
He smirked, nodded politely and then walked out of sight never to be seen again...
Until now...
I shot back from my memory and realised Jerry was just finishing off the story of how they got together.
"...I ran back so fast with those flowers! Luckily Burt covered for me, I would have gotten into so much trouble if Mrs Smith found out I left our motel!"
"To think that small moment and gesture of letting you have those flowers finally made us a couple!.. And gave us a great name for our first daughter!" Mrs Pierce giggled softly.
Holy mother of Lord shit Fuck?! I... I helped Brittany's parents get together and I... I pretty much fucking named her?... After herself?! WHAT THE EFF?
"It's amazing how something so little can mean so much! It's the little things you have to watch out for." Sarah added.
I'll take note of that.
"'A beautiful story!" My voice was shaky and dry. "Destiny!" I laughed forcefully.
"Indeed!" Sarah smiled.
"Hey wait a minute!" Jerry lifted his hand and pointed at me... Shit... "That's who you sorta remind me of." Sorta? I'm the exact same person... "The girl who served me at the florist! But she was a little more intimidating... And taller from what I remember..." Taller? I'm 100% sure I haven't grown...
I let in a big breath of air. I didn't dare look him in the eye...Of course he's not going to know it's me though...I'm still the same age for God's sake... But I definitely need to get the fuck out of here.
"Well thanks again for dinner!" I quickly rambled before running out of the kitchen.
I was in a daze from shock as I walked up to Brittany's room. I couldn't believe what just happened. I needed to call Quinn and Rachel.
Righty guys what do ya think!? Sorry its so short! Thanks for reading! Next chapt is Addison's soccer game where we get so see Santana and Addi get to know each other more. Rachel and Quinn will pop over and Rachel gets a vision...of someone... there will also be some cutesy stuffffffff so stay tuned! Have a good day yo :D ! xxxx