classicodango - I'm not jumping ship on this one just the other ones haha. Can't seem to get any new ideas for them. Thank you =)
Catbast - aw thank you. And yes, I missed you last chapter. Glad you've come back. Omg me too, it was so intense. I wasn't expecting Quinn to go off like that. Yeah, I hope their friendship is shown more next season, especially if Santana comes out. But omg, she said "I'm not that into that"…..NOT THAT! Aha aw thank you! I don't know, I like Faberry just cause I can't decide if I like Quinn with Sam or Puck better lol. Thank you again. I hope you like it. Your reviews are always appreciated. :]
PrettyLittleGleeber - yeah, I guess she is but the song is still so horrible lol. I think her 5 minutes of fame is kind of up though cause I haven't heard from her in awhile. Me too, I love them. Haha yes, I love when the roles are reserved with the two of them. Yes, it is. Hope you like this one :]
- thank you! Haha sorry about the cliffhanger. Just wanted to build up the next chapter more. Hope you like the date chapter and thanks for the review :]
Wkgreen - haha, always a good first impression. But it'll make for a good story in the future lol. Enjoy this one :]
Adryrules99 - yeah, exactly. Big groups are always hilarious. I thought of it and figured it would be different. Plus Rachel doesn't even know. But overall it's made them closer. Aw, thank you. That made me smile. Thanks for the review!
Annalucindaberry - aw thank you! I will include more Faberry just for you. Thanks, wish some of the characters were like this on the show haha.
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Redelectricearth - aw thank you, hope you like this one. Haha I was going to do that but I hate awkward dates like that. They make me cringe and then feel sorry for the person aha. Enjoy the update. Haha thanks, yeah it was. That line makes me laugh. :]
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The hostess seated Brittany and Santana on the second floor right at the window. She gave them their menus and they stated that their waitress would be with them momentarily.
Santana looked at her menu. She noticed Brittany hadn't even picked up hers yet. Instead, the blonde was busy glancing out the window in amazement. Santana smiled to herself and then blue eyes met her brown ones.
"This place is so amazing, San." She switched her gaze to inside the restaurant as she saw portraits of celebrities painting the walls. "Have you ever been here before?"
"Yeah, Kurt and Rachel used to drag us here whenever they thought someone like Patti Lupone was in town." Santana said.
"Did you ever see anyone here?"
"Sadly, no. But for me, the amazing food made up for the lack of celebrities." Santana smiled and so did Brittany.
"I've always heard Tina talk about this place but I've never actually been here."
"Wow, you're such a tourist right now." Santana teased.
"Hey, I am not. I'm sure there's place in this city you haven't seen and you'd flip if you did."
"Fine, fine. Guilty as charged." She raised her hands in defeat.
"Where would you want to go?"
"Well, for starters, the Statue of Liberty." Brittany raised her eyebrows. "I know right. I've been here like 6 years and visited numerous times before that and I've never been there."
"Damn, that was like the first place I went to. Even bought myself one of those foam crowns." Brittany said as she started to laugh.
"Oh, you so aren't a tourist." Santana replied sarcastically as Brittany lightly slapped her hand. "I'm just kidding. I don't blame you."
"Where else?" Brittany replied, going back to the original topic.
"Hm….oh! I'd love to go to Strawberry Fields in Central Park."
"Beatles fan?" Brittany questioned.
"Huge. I used to steal all of my mom's old records when I was little and I listened to them for hours."
"Favorite song?"
"Oh god, that's the hardest question ever. I want to say Let it be but everyone says that so I'll switch it up a bit and say Blackbird." Brittany smiled at her response.
"That's my favorite, too." She said. Santana smiled and Brittany did the same.
They discussed some other Beatles related things until their waitress finally arrived.
"I'm so sorry for the wait, ladies. My name is Carter. Are you two ready to order?" They both nodded and then told the waitress what they wanted. She excused herself and said that she would return shortly with the drinks.
"Do you miss Ohio?" Santana asked after several seconds of silence. Brittany looked up and nodded. Her face then looked unsure as she opened her mouth.
"Actually, honestly, no I don't. Compared to here, it's boring as hell. When I first got out here, I did. I was overwhelmed but lately things having been falling into place. I miss my mom and my sisters of course but other than that no."
"What about your dad?"
"He..he died when I was 13. He was in a car wreck. My mom never remarried or anything…." Brittany paused for a second and Santana reached out and grabbed her hand.
"You don't have to tell me this if it's too personal or too hard." She said.
"No, I want to. It was over 10 years ago. I moved on from grief quickly after it happened so that I could take care of my sisters. But I also didn't want to disappoint him. That's why I moved out here. I knew he would have wanted me to follow my dream."
"Well, I'm sorry. Losing a parent sucks not matter what age you are."
"The other day you mentioned a step dad so I take it you have some experience."
Santana sighed before answering. "Yeah, I do. He died when I was 6. I don't really remember too much about him. My sister tells me that just before I was born he left my mom because he was addicted to drugs. But he came back when I was 2. My mom remarried when I was 4 and he flipped. He got back on drugs and then overdosed."
"Shit." Brittany whispered.
"He wasn't the greatest dad but at least he was a hell of a lot better than my step dad."
"Well, at least you have a good role model." Santana looked up with a confused expression. "I mean if you have kids you know how not to act as a parent. I mean that's if you want kids. I'm just going to change the subject now."
"You're adorable." Santana said. Brittany looked at her and then looked down. Her face flushed as her muttered a "thank you."
The waitress returned with their drinks and informed them that the food would be there in less than 10 minutes.
"So how's your new case going?" Brittany asked before taking a sip of her wine.
"It's good. I just found out who I'll be representing. It's some football player named Karofsky. He supposable beats his wife. We'll meet officially next week and then the trial starts at the end of the month."
"Ah, that's exciting. Are you nervous?"
"Not really. I've sat in on trials before when I was an intern so I know how it goes. But if worse comes to worse, I'll just show everyone how badass I am and then I'll win the case." Santana said as Brittany smiled. "What about you with your interview? It's soon, huh?"
"Yeah. I just can't wait until it's over so it isn't hanging over my head constantly. But I have to say that you've been doing a great job distracting me from it."
"Well, I try. I tend to be very good at distracting people because I mean look at me." Santana smirked.
"Ah, be sure to use your modesty in the courtroom, too. That'll win everyone over, too." Brittany said as she stuck her tongue at the brunette. "But for the record, you're right."
They smiled at each other and before either could say a word the food was brought out. Brittany looked at it in awe at how much it looked like a work of art instead of something she was about to eat.
"I almost don't want to eat it. It looks too perfect."
"I know, they go all out with the preparation. But trust me, it tastes so much better than it looks."
After several minutes, Brittany was able to confirm that for herself.
"You're right. It's so good."
"See, I don't lie when it comes to food." Santana laughed as the two girls finished eating in a comfortable silence.
The waitress came back several minutes later to see if the girls wanted dessert. Santana had told Brittany previously that the dessert wasn't Sardi's specialty and that she had a better place in mind. When the check came, Santana immediately took it.
"How much is it?" Brittany asked curiously.
"Don't worry about it." Santana smirked.
"No, we'll split it."
"Britt, I asked you…I wouldn't feel right making you pay." Santana said honestly. Brittany's face changed to an expression that Santana couldn't quite read. "What?"
"Nothing. I guess I was just kind of worried that this wasn't a date….I mean I know that's what you asked me when you asked me here. But I still…"
"That's what I asked and it's not like I changed my mind. I'll admit I was so nervous these past few days but being here made that go away."
"You nervous? Well, I'll admit that that makes me feel much better now. But this only means that next time it's on me." Brittany said smiling and then she realized what she had just said.
"Next time?" Santana said raising her eyebrows.
"Yes, next time." The girls both smiled and then the waitress came back to collect the check.
They made their way out of the restaurant when Santana felt Brittany tug at her hand. It was then that she intertwined their fingers and they headed out onto the city streets with goofy smiles painted on their faces.
"So where are you taking me?" Brittany finally said after several moments of walking.
"It's not really a surprise since we are here now." Santana said as Brittany looked up and noticed the sign. Coldstone.
They sat and ate their respective ice creams while engaging in small talk and exchanging secret glances. When they finished, Santana walked Brittany to the train station. She knew asking Brittany to stay over would be too soon. Besides they were all hanging out the next day and the girl didn't have spare clothes or anything. They stood by the stairs to the station for several moments. Santana felt like a teenager again not wanting a date to end.
"I had a really great time, Santana." Brittany said genuinely.
"Yeah, I did, too. I'm really glad we did this."
"Me too. You still have no idea what Rachel has planned for tomorrow, right?"
"No clue. No one does. I swear it better not end up being something stupid."
"Who knows. Maybe she just wants to get us all together so that she can sing to us for hours."
"I wouldn't be surprised. Luckily, I'm immune to that so you'd be a bit of trouble."
"Oh yeah? Well, I'm sure I'd find something to distract me besides her singing can't be that bad."
"No, that's about the only thing about her that isn't that bad." Santana said and Brittany started laughing. "You don't believe me but you'll learn for yourself soon enough."
Brittany just shrugged in response and looked down at her feet.
"Britt?" She looked up. "This is going to so sound stupid but can…I kiss you?"
Brittany started to laugh. "You didn't feel the need to ask last week at the party." She teased and she could see Santana stumbling over her words which made her laugh more.
She didn't bother to wait until Santana could formulate an actual sentence instead she initiated the kiss. It wasn't like their first one. There was no alcohol involved, no interruptions, no awkwardness. Brittany felt Santana's hands make their way to her hips and Brittany smiled into the kiss. After several more seconds, they finally reluctantly pulled away. Brittany almost immediately pulled Santana in for a tight hug.
"Call me when you get home, okay?" Santana said into her ear and she could feel Brittany nodding in response.
"I will." She said as she pulled away. "Thanks again for this. I had an amazing time."
"Me too. See you tomorrow." Santana said as she watched Brittany head down the station stairs.
She waited a couple of seconds just standing there smiling probably like a jackass. The walk back to her apartment wasn't as dreadful as it normally was. For the first time in a long time, she didn't feel lonely and she actually wasn't dreading something that Rachel organized. She had Brittany to thank for that.
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