Thanks for being patient everyone. School and work are super busy, as usual, but I haven't forgotten this story or any of you guys. So this chapter will be Quinn and Puck's speeches and the first couple dance so it might be a bit lengthy.
Once the father daughter dance had finished and everyone was settled back in their seats, Quinn stood up at went over to the DJ's booth where she was handed one of the microphones.
"Hey everyone, sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we have two more speeches for you all to suffer through before they bring out the cake and get to more dancing." Everyone laughed and Quinn relaxed a little bit and unfolded the piece of paper she had in her hand. She took a deep breath before launching into her speech. "Most times when people make these wedding speeches they talk about how the couple met and how it was meant to be, but you have all been told those stories already today so I thought I would try something different. I have a unique relationship with Santana and Brittany, but mine doesn't go back 20 plus years. I met them both on the first day of freshmen year. I had just finished signing my name to the Cheerios try out list when this blonde girl came running in, she stopped just shy of knocking me down. She was pulling another girl behind her and whoever she was I knew she looked pissed. The blonde quickly scribbled her name and when I saw it I had to laugh, Brittany. Of course her name was Brittany. But before I could really process who she was, she quickly wrote out one more name, Santana. The brunette groaned, 'Britt I don't want to be the first people to sign up, we should go with my idea and just walk into the first practice and take charge." As Quinn painted a picture of their first moments of high school Santana laughed and couldn't help but remember that first day.
"I laughed in her face when she said that and told her that if she thought she was such hot stuff to prove it. Brittany turned to me and said and I quote 'my Sanny is the best at everything.' It was at this point that I made the single greatest mistake in my life. I laughed and said that if she was the best to prove it and that only an idiot would blindly believe in someone like that. The second I said the word idiot; I regretted it for two reasons. First off, Brittany looked like she was about to start crying and second; Santana had her hand at my throat before I could even react. She got within an inch of my face and said that if I ever called her Brittany anything other than her name that she would do much much more than steal head captain from me. She let go of me and grabbed Brittany's hand, making sure to shoot me a dirty look as they walked away. I realized that I was up against a formidable opponent and I saw just how much of a threat they both were at tryouts. Santana was just as good as Brittany said and Brittany blew everyone away. After the first interaction I got a second chance to get to know them, both of them and Santana and I figured out that we were going to butt heads until our dying breaths because we are so alike. From that day forward we all three of us had this connection that translated into us being the three badest bitches at McKinley, a reputation that earned us a nickname that puts the Three Musketeers to shame. We became known as the Unholy Trinity, a name we should always be proud of." Everyone smiled and laughed at the odd nickname.
"Over time that hostility softened into a mild dislike and eventually Santana and I became friends. I'm not sure when it happened, when we all became best friends, but I am beyond happy that it did. Like everyone else, I saw the side glances, the hand holding when it wasn't needed and the slumber parties that ended with them holding each other tightly. For a brief moment I thought about saying something to them, but I knew how scared Santana was about the truth coming out. We didn't know it at the time, but like so many other things in our lives, we shared that fear and maybe that was why I never said anything, I just let them be. I hoped and prayed that in time Santana would grow a pair and stop hiding and she did and today seeing where their journey has led is an honor I never thought I would ever get to witness. Being mushy with Brittany is easy because, well, she's Brittany, but being open and talking about feelings with Santana can get messy and for that reason it has been something the two of us have avoided doing throughout our friendship." Santana offered Quinn a smile and the blonde kept going.
"But I'm going to break that unspoken rule today. First to Brittany: you can call it fate, destiny or sheer good luck, but I thank God everyday that you two found each other. There is this light in her eyes that I'm sure is only there because of you. You saw through every layer, every wall she ever put up and you made sure that everyone knew just how wonderful and special she was and I think we can all thank you for that. I personally was very touched when you asked me to be your maid of honor because in my mind it was one more way I could thank you for all that you have done for me. I know you hate being hailed as a hero, but what you did that day for me, for all of us in that room, will never be forgotten. Without you there is a very possibility that I wouldn't be here right now, so I will say it one more time and then we will never speak about it again: it was my pleasure to stand up next to you as you started you life with Santana because you stood up for me that day and I will love you forever for that. So a toast to Brittany, the lovable blonde that showed every last one of us that true beauty and strength come from within and that true love really does conquer all." Brittany brushed away stray tears and Santana kissed her cheek as every raised their glasses to toast her wife.
"And Santana: this cocky solider thinks that I can't make her cry, but we will see. Despite all the crap we put each other through you are my best friend. That first day, I hated you so much, but all these years later, I realize that I never hated you a day in my life. I looked into your eyes that day with your hand clutching my throat and I was scared because I saw a familiar pain in your eyes, a fear that I knew all too well. You and I were hiding a world full of fear, pain and uncertainty behind the facades of the queen bees of a school in the middle of nowhere. We were the lucky ones: we found each other, we found Glee, found music and in the same beautiful moment we pulled our heads out of the sand and realized that there were these magnificent women waiting there to love us. You and I hate being serious because we get emotional, but I'm going to tell you something right now. With the exception of my daughter, I've never more proud of anyone in my entire life than I am of you." Santana tried to put on a straight face, but there was a reason that she and Quinn never talked seriously, they both would end up in tears. Quinn continued to speak through her own tears.
"You grew up into the amazing, strong woman who doesn't live her life to please anyone, you live your life for you and your wife and that takes guts Santana. You had this dream of getting out of Lima and I think anyone who ever stepped foot in Lima had that same dream, but you did it, all on your own you did it. You did something that no one ever thought you would do and you did it well. You got into a school that prepares you for a life of service in some dangerous situations, but you jumped into it head first and look at you now: an education people would kill for and a career to be proud of. I'm so happy that you and Brittany finally got your happy ending because no two people deserve it more. I would like to propose a toast to you, my dear, dear friend. That day, all those years ago I was looking at a girl who was afraid of the world and didn't know what her next step was going to be. That girl doesn't exist anyone: she grew up into this stunning, intelligent women, a soldier who walks with a sense of purpose, head held high and that passion, that fire I saw that day in the hallway is still very much alive in your eyes today. I am so unbelievably proud of you and may the rest of your life be everything you ever wished for and much more. To Santana: 'We held on to each other and looked out at the sea. It was impossibly large and full of beauty and danger in equal parts - and we wanted it all." Quinn held up her glass and so did every one else in the room. There were no dry eyes in the entire reception hall, least of all Quinn's and Santana's. When Quinn handed the microphone to Puck she began to walk to her seat, but before she even got back to the head table Santana had made her way over to her best friend. Santana almost never offered hugs to anyone, it just wasn't her style, but before Quinn could say anything Santana had thrown her arms around the blonde and the tears started all over again. After they had managed to calm down, they pulled away just enough so that their foreheads were touching.
"You're a jerk for making me cry this much."
"You love it."
"I love you, and all the stuff you said about me and Britt, that was probably the nicest stuff anyone has ever said about me."
"I meant every word."
" I know you did, that's why I 'm crying." They both walked back to their seats and Puck stood up from his seat.
"Wow, what an act to follow." Everyone laughed and it seemed to refocus the energy of the room.
"Look everyone I think I said all the mushy stuff I wanted to last night at the rehearsal, but today I wanted to say something very brief. All us Glee kids have been watching Brittany and Santana pretend to be just friend for years. The day that changed everyone breathed this huge sigh of relief because instead of pretending like we didn't see the way Santana's face lit up whenever Brittany walked into the room or the way Brittany would smile like a fool whenever Santana preformed any song, we got to celebrate our friends finally being honest about being happy. Brittany is the easiest person to love. It's like loving a puppy, she is so full of love and joy and she reminds you of the goodness that stills exists in this world, so it never surprised me that Santana fell in love with her. Santana and I are cut from the same cloth: we push people away, afraid that they will see how vulnerable we really are underneath this tough exterior. But thank god Brittany saw through that front and never stopped loving Santana even when my friend acted like a first class ass. So Brittany I just have to say thank you, because by loving her, you taught Santana that there was something beautiful in her, something we all loved and by doing that you showed her that it was ok to let people in and let them love you. And Santana…." Puck trialed off and took a deep breath, trying to not cry, but it wasn't working. He looked straight at Santana and smiled. "I've done some stupid things, I've hurt people who didn't deserve it and I'm not the smartest person in this world, but when everyone else gave up on me, you stayed." Santana started to slowly cry again as Puck finished.
"You made me work harder and show them how smart I really am, you made want to be a better person so that I could make amends with the people I hurt and when everyone else gave up you reached out to me and inspired me to ignore them and do something that made me proud of myself. We did our training and our educations side by side and I will stand with you through hell and make sure we both come home from ever deployment we ever have together. Of all the people I know in this world, you are the one that has inspired me the most, inspired me to be the man you always knew I could be. You have had a profound influence on my life and seeing you so happy today, with your wife by your side, makes me feel like the universe finally got the message that you deserve every ounce of happiness this world has to offer. So I raise my glass, as should all of you to celebrate the happy couple: may they grow old sharing the same pillow. To Santana and Brittany." Everyone raised their glasses for the finally time and toasted the happy couple. Santana was once again crying and she walked over to Puck before he climbed up to the DJ booth. She tapped him on the shoulder and her turned around to face her.
"You are a bigger jerk than Quinn, this make up took hours to get on."
"You never get to hear all the good stuff you've done for people, I wasn't going to let this chance go by without telling you how very much I love you and all you've done for me."
"What you've done with your life is because of you Puck, not because of me." Puck made Santana look him in the eye.
"You loved me when I made it impossible to love me, when everyone else had walked away, you still loved me and believed in the goodness in me. I may be standing here because I worked hard, but you made me believe in myself and I will never forget that and neither should you. You are without a doubt, one of the best thing to have ever happened to me and I am honored to call you my friend." Santana wrapped her arms around Puck and started crying into his uniform and everyone watched in quiet reverence as the two best friends took that time to be vulnerable and let those walls down. When they broke apart and Santana returned to Brittany, Puck spoke into the mic again.
"Alright everyone, how about we get this party really started? If my best friend will kindly fix her make up and then join her wife on the dance floor we are all about to witness their first dance as legally married wives." Puck set up everything with the DJ as Santana touched up her make up and joined Brittany on the dance floor. Quinn stood next to Puck on the small stage next to the DJ and it became clear to everyone that the two of them would be singing the first dance instead of letting the Dj just play the song.
"This song was what Brittany danced to during her senior showcase and the two lovely ladies before me decided that it was the perfect song to dance to as their first married dance together. And since no CD can touch live music, Quinn and I will be serenading our best friends, so without further ado ladies and gentlemen, dancing together for the first time in their married life, Lt. Santana Lopez and her blushing bride Brittany Susan Lopez." Santana quickly put her arms around Brittany and the two of them started moving as soon as Puck strummed the intro to the song on his guitar.
(Quinn)
We were strangers, starting out on a journey
Never dreaming, what we'd have to go through
Now here we are, I'm suddenly standing
At the beginning with you
(Puck)
No one told me I was going to find you
Unexpected, what you did to my heart
When I lost hope, you were there to remind me
This is the start
And life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
We were strangers, on a crazy adventure
Never dreaming, how our dreams would come true
Now here we stand, unafraid of the future
At the beginning with you
And life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
Knew there was somebody, somewhere
A new love in the dark
Now I know my dream will live on
I've been waiting so long
Nothing's gonna tear us apart
And life is a road that I wanna keep going
Love is a river, I wanna keep flowing
Life is a road, now and forever, wonderful journey
I'll be there when the world stops turning
I'll be there when the storm is through
In the end I wanna be standing
At the beginning with you
In the end I want to be standing
At the beginning with you
Super amounts of sorry for this being very late, but I'm about to start midterms and life has been crazy, but hopefully you will all forgive me. Leave reviews if the mood strikes you. Thanks