Since the incident at the quidditch match happened, Santana had never said anything bad to Brittany again. In fact, they barely spoke unless it was about school's matters. Brittany caught herself staring at Santana many times in class and in the Great Hall. She hoped to interact with Santana at least once a day, but the only times they did that was at the Prefect meetings each week.

"Yule Ball is coming soon. I would like you two to think about the theme of the event," Headmaster Figgins started from the point.

"I never understand why we have Yule Ball so soon. Shouldn't we have it at the end of the school year like Prom for muggles?" Santana asked and furrowed her eyebrows.

"We have it early so the fifth year and seventh year students could focus on O.W.L. and N.E.W.T. at the end of the school year, Miss Lopez," the Headmaster explained.

"Let me guess, they're not gonna help us arranging Yule Ball even though we are the only three years that can attend," Santana said.

"As you already know, the sixth year's Prefects will have to take the main responsibility. But the other Prefects can also help if they are interested," Headmaster Figgins replied.

"I guess it's good, though. The less people involved, the faster we can decide for the theme," Santana said and glanced at Brittany, but quickly looked down at the table.

"Actually, I was thinking of asking some of my friends to help. They might have some cool ideas," Brittany spoke for the first time in the meeting.

"Fine. Whatever. Then I'll ask Quinn and Puck to join too," Santana said and shrugged.

"Cool. How about we meet after History of Magic class this Wednesday?" Brittany asked.

"Yeah. I guess we can do that." Santana replied while still looking at the table.

"Children, I am very delighted to see you two work together in peace," Headmaster Figgins said and smiled.

It was the first time Brittany saw him smile. She turned to look at Santana and expected to see her rolling her eyes, but Santana just sat still.

"Do you have anything else to add for this meeting?" the Headmaster asked both of the girls.

"Besides the fact that Professor Holliday gushed about ordering a little something-something to scare the third-year students, then no, sir," Santana said.

"I'll look into that matter," Headmaster Figgins said and added. "All right. The meeting is dismissed. The task for tonight is checking all the janitor's closets to make sure they are all locked. It's a wonder how the doors were busted open sometimes, but nothing was ever stolen."

Brittany knew what probably happened and she almost giggled out loud. Santana seemed to know it, too, because she pressed her lips together to suppress her smile. Brittany noticed the dimples on Santana's cheeks and stared at them until Santana spoke with the Headmaster.

"Sure, sir. We'll check them."

The girls got out of the Trophy Room. Santana was heading towards the nearest janitor's closet when Brittany quickly stepped after her.

"Wait. You said we would check them together."

"You already did the last week's task," Santana turned around and said.

"Yeah. But since we don't fight anymore, I figure that…"

"We don't fight anymore, but it doesn't mean I want to spend any more time with you," Santana cut her off.

Brittany could see a pang of regret in Santana's eyes after she said that. Even though the words hurt Brittany, she decided to let it go.

"Okay. Have fun securing the places where people make out."

Santana snorted out a laugh after she heard that, but she did not say anything.

"All right. See you on Wednesday," Brittany mumbled.

Santana nodded and returned to her task.


As usual, Professor Schuester dismissed the class early. Brittany asked him to use the room for Yule Ball committee meeting, and he agreed.

"Ugh, what he taught today was such a bullcrap," Santana said to Quinn.

"Then the whole History book is a bullcrap because he just read from the book," Quinn said and faked a yawn.

"Totes, sister," Santana replied and pointed at Quinn.

"So, are you guys ready?" Brittany walked over to the table Santana and Quinn were sitting at.

"Uh-huh," Quinn replied for the both of them.

"Where is Puck? I thought he would join us," Rachel stepped next to Brittany and asked Quinn.

"Oh, he skips classes sometimes," Quinn replied casually and turned to the door when she saw a movement. "Speaking of the knarl on his head…"

"Sorry I'm late, guys. This little one decided to tag along even though I told her not to," Puck said and motioned to the little girl beside him.

"You know you can't tell me what to do, Noah. I heard four Whities will be in this room, so I don't want us to be outnumbered," Scarlet said with the tone like she was older than eleven-years-old.

"Hi, Scarlet. How have you been?" Brittany greeted and smiled at the first year student.

Scarlet did not replied. Instead, she glared at Brittany and ran to hug Santana.

"Scarly, I miss you! Is it me or mini-me got so much cuter than last week?" Santana said and pinched the girl's cheeks gently.

"I'm not cute. I'm awesome," Scarlet replied and wiggled one eyebrow.

"That's my girl," Santana said and hugged the girl again.

Brittany looked at the interaction adoringly until Santana pulled away from the hug and turned to ask her.

"So, are we gonna start or what?"

"Not until Scarly hugs me. She always ignores me when Santana is around," Quinn said it like Scarlet was not in the room.

"That's not true," Scarlet said and hugged Quinn.

"What is she doing here? She's not even allowed to go to Yule Ball," Mercedes asked from the table behind, where she was sitting next to Kurt.

"But I might be allowed to jinx you," Scarlet snorted out a reply.

Mercedes found the whole situation funny and chuckled.

"I see that you have a huge influence on this little girl, Santana," Kurt said lightly.

"What is that supposed to mean, Hummel?" Santana turned around to ask and narrowed her eyes.

"It means just like how you think it means," Kurt replied casually while stretching his arms.

Before Santana could say something back and might start a fight, Brittany interrupted them.

"Guys, we should get back to the topic so we can finally go to dinner, right?"

"Couldn't agree more. I heard they serve roasted turkey today," Puck said.

"I still don't know what the girl is doing here," Mercedes mumbled.

"Merlin's beard, Weezy. She just wanna hang out. It's not like she's going to Yule Ball or stealing your date, which you probably don't have," Santana snapped at Mercedes.

"That is so rude, Santana. Mercedes has a boyfriend, which is more than I can say for you," Rachel chimed in.

Wait, Santana doesn't have a boyfriend? But she's so pretty. Is it possible that she's… Brittany thought.

Unexpectedly, Santana did not reply anything to Rachel.

"That's why I told you to not sleep around, S. Guys won't take you seriously," Quinn said to Santana like they were the only two people in the room.

Brittany felt numb when she heard what Quinn said. She was not sure if it was because Santana was only into guys, or because she was jealous.

"Shut up, Q." Santana said and added. "For the sake of Merlin's ass, can you guys not mind my business and get back to the topic?"

"I agree. My abs is rumbling," Puck replied and stroked his stomach.

"Oh, and Scarly?" Santana ignored him and turned to his sister. "To shut Weezy up about why you're here, why don't you go fetch us some water, dear?"

"On it. I'll be right back," Scarlet replied and ran out of the room.

"She never fetches me water," Puck said.

"Because you suck, Puckerman," Santana said and continued. "All right, let's talk about the theme. Any idea?"

"Celtics," Kurt said. "Anything green, really. Imagine the Great Hall filled with clovers."

Santana made a wry face, but did not say anything.

"I'll note that all the ideas down, so we can decide later," Brittany said and pulled out her quill. "Anyone else?"

"I just want to make sure we will have a punch bowl," Puck raised his hand and said.

"We always have a punch bowl at Yule Ball," Quinn replied and added. "I just want to make sure I will win Yule Ball Queen."

"That would be a problem. Because I bet Pierce is running for it, because she always find a way to hog all the school's titles," Santana said and turned to Brittany. "Aren't you?"

"I'm not. Sugar told me earlier that she's going to run for it. And I have to convince Sam or Finn to run for Yule Ball King," Brittany replied.

"Wow. You're not running? What a nice surprise," Santana said and smirked.

"Well, I'm not hogging everything like you think," Brittany shrugged.

"Whatever you say," Santana said and turned to Puck. "Puckerman, you're running for Yule Ball King."

"Yes, ma'am," Puck replied and made a salute.

"What about the theme? I have an idea of dinosaur theme. Like, we're in the jungle surrounded by dinosaurs and trees," Brittany spoke up.

"I don't know, Britt. I think it would be hard to bring in so many trees in the hall," Mercedes said.

"What about space?" Scarlet came back and joined in the conversation. "Our ceiling can turn to sky with stars. We only need some decorations."

"Dinosaurs and space. If you put these two things together, it would remind me of…" Rachel said while playing with her own chin.

"Chris Pratt's movies," Santana finished the sentence for her.

"Yes!" Rachel said and grinned at Santana.

Brittany never expected to see this interaction between Rachel and Santana.

"Awkward half-muggle bonding," Quinn spoke Brittany's mind.

"Can we move on?" Santana quickly changed the topic. "So we have Celtics, Dinosaurs, Space and Dinosaurs and Space. If no one wants to add anything, let's vote and get out of here."

Nobody objected.

"I gotta go with Chris Pratt. He's the hottest muggle in history. Sorry, Kurt," Mercedes said.

"It's okay. I was steady on my Celtics idea until Santana had to mention his name. I'm in," Kurt replied.

"You already know what I'm gonna choose. It was my idea after all," Rachel said brightly.

"Ugh, it was my idea and Miss Tall Blonde's idea put together," Scarlet said and waved her hand carelessly at Brittany.

Brittany found it adorable that the girl made up a nickname for her.

"I think I heard Chris Pratt's name from somewhere before. And I like the idea of dinosaurs roaming on other planets," Brittany added another vote to the Dinosaurs and Space theme.

"What about you, Puck?" Santana asked.

"Chris Pratt all the way, baby," Puck replied and pretended like he was riding a motorcycle.

"Five votes. Look like we don't have a choice, Q," Santana said and turned to her best friend.

"You're so full of shit, Santana. I know you wanna do Chris Pratt theme," Quinn said with high-pitched voice.

"Don't swear in front of Scarly," Santana said firmly.

"Don't change the topic. Just admit it and vote," Quinn retorted back.

"Fine. I'm in. We're doing the Dinosaurs and Space theme. Let's get out of here," Santana said and quickly got off the table.

Brittany's eyes automatically followed her to the door.

"Enjoying the view?" Quinn whispered in Brittany's ear to make sure that only Brittany heard it.

Before Brittany could reply anything, Quinn already walked towards the door. She turned around to give Brittany a huge grin and got out of the room.

Oh crap. She knows.