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We didn't have to walk far to get to the Hayrides. There was a small line of people in front of us so we just stood there and waited our turns.

When we reached the front of the line the man, who had been slowly filtering kids onto the hayride, called for the next people.

All four of us walked up we were handed 2 blankets and offered more hot cider should we want some to warm us up on the ride.

We all climbed up into the back of the wagon; the paneled sides rising above my head as I took a seat down in the hay.

Santana sat down next to me and threw the blanket over herself raising her eyebrows at me asking if I wanted some. I nodded and she scooted closer, covering my legs with the soft blanket.

Kurt and Blaine, who sat on the other side, leaned up close together and were talking quietly to each other. With the sound of the wind and the tractor that had just lurched forward beginning the ride, I couldn't hear a word they said.

For the beginning of the ride Santana and I just drank our cider and looked out the gaps in the panels. They had staged small little scary scenes for the riders to come upon. Some of the things would suddenly move and run toward the wagon but we always just managed to escape.

With all the stuff that had happened before I'd nearly forgotten to ask Santana about her dad, "Why didn't you tell me your dad was the Headmaster?" Know having said it out loud I wonder how I hadn't put it together sooner. They did look quite similar.

She signed, setting her empty cup down in the hay, and turned to me. "We just really don't get along." I could tell she hoped that I would accept that and move on but I couldn't, it just didn't make sense.

"Well that's obvious. I just don't see why, after all the stuff we've talked about, you didn't feel like you could tell me."

"It's not that. I just…" she trailed off and looked like she was trying to choose the exact right words. "We had a huge fight before school started this year. When he looks at me all he sees is a troublemaker."

"But you're not…" I said confusion evident on my face. A troublemaker was definitely not the words I'd have used to describe Santana.

"Well that's how he sees it. I'm this huge disappointment." She stopped and looked down, picking at a few pieces of hay before continuing. "I would have told you eventually, I just didn't want him convincing you that I was this bad person or something… I'm not."

"Well after having met you I can tell you that no one could make me believe you were anything but amazing, but I guess I can understand. Parents are tough." She nodded, knowing all too well of what I was speaking about.

"To hell with your dad!" I exclaimed almost too loudly and she started giggling.

"Yeah, to hell with him!"

When the hayride finally came to an end and we were back where we'd started the mood had lightened. Kurt and Blaine had been given enough couple time on the ride that they were beaming and Santana finally seemed to have shaken away her bad mood.

As we unloaded ourselves from the wagon I heard that same perky high pitched voice calling out. "Hello girls! Santana! Brittany!"

"Hey Miss P." Santana answered as we worked our way over to her.

She was standing in line next to some guy I didn't know. He looked to be about the same age, with light brown hair that was slicked back and he was dressed up as a cop. Miss Pillsbury was dressed as a strawberry, all in pink, with a cute little green spiky hat atop her head. She also wore a smile on her face bigger than I'd ever seen.

"Hi Mr. Schue" The boys said as we approached the two and I realized that he must be one of their teachers back at Dalton.

"Hello boys…" He said with a smile.

"How was the ride?" Miss Pillsbury asked looking expectant.

"It was great! Very scary" Santana mocked but you could tell she'd truly enjoyed it.

Miss Pillsbury looked over at Mr. Schue and I saw the twinkle in her eyes as she looked at him. You could tell almost immediately that she was in love with this man.

"Having a good night I hope?" Miss Pillsbury asked looking at me.

"It's been great! You guys should check out the Haunted House if you get a chance!"

The man working at the front of the line called "NEXT!" and waited for two teachers so he could lead them to an empty wagon.

"We better go" Mr. Schue said placing his hand on her back to guide her away.

"See you girls at school!" Miss Pillsbury said and she skipped away.

It was nice seeing Miss Pillsbury so happy. I hoped that whatever was going on with those two that it would work out.

We checked the time and realized it was getting close to the end of the night.

The group had planned on meeting up back at the car at 10:30 so we headed there now. As we walked towards where the car should be sitting waiting for us, it struck me that we may not even have a car to go home in. But my fears disappeared as we rounded the corner; I wonder how Finn had gotten Puck home.

Quinn and Rachel were already there. Quinn was leaning against the side of the limo and Rachel sat right inside the door, moving her hands together swiftly, attempting to warm them.

"Hey guys" Quinn greeted as we walked up. She looked at the four of us and tilted her head to the side in question. "Where's Finn?"

Santana just sighed and leaned back against the car next to Quinn. "Puck" was all she said.

Quinn looked at Blaine and Kurt, then me; after all he'd been my date, looking for further explanation. "Puck got drunk again." Kurt said.

"Oh." Her face told me this wasn't a rare occurrence.

"Yeah…" Kurt said and then pulled Blaine along into the car and started chatting with Rachel about their night.

I stayed outside with Quinn and Santana and waited for the others.

Mike and Tina came along first, slightly out of breath, with small bead of sweat across their foreheads. "Tonight was so much fun!" Mike said wrapping his arm around Tina as he bounced in rhythm to the faraway sounds of music. Clearly they'd been off enjoying the dance floor most of the night.

Mercedes arrived moments later with Sam and after explaining to the others why we were missing two members of our group we all got in the car and started back toward the school.

All of us girls said goodnight to the boys and with promises that we would get together soon, we all headed into the school.

Santana and I hugged our friend's goodnight and went off to our room.

I walked in the door and went to lie down on my bed. Only when my head hit soft mattress did I realize how tired I was. We'd been up since early this morning preparing for tonight's party and my energy was spent.

"Uhhh I'm so tired!" I moaned.

Santana laughed and grabbed my hand pulling me up. "Come on! You gotta change out of that pretty little outfit of yours before you can go to sleep."

I felt butterflies in my stomach roar up again as she said the word pretty. There was no mistaking now what those butterflies meant. I liked her. Perfect.

I'd fallen for many straight girls in my life and each one had ended the same way. I'd just kept quiet till my feelings either went away or I learned to ignore them. I knew that this would be the same.

I glanced over at Santana, to get one last look of her in that Egyptian dress before she too changed for bed.

She looked just as stunning as she did this afternoon, only more so. The moon shined through our bedroom window and cast a white glow against her tan skin. I felt like I could be in ancient Egypt right now, staring at their Queen.

I turned away once again as she began to change and after I'd finished putting on my pajamas I hopped into bed.

I laid there and watched as she slid her costume back into the closet. "Can I ask you something?"

"Of course" she said as she tossed the shoes she'd worn tonight to the back of her closet.

"Well I was just wondering…what happened between you and Puck? I mean if he's such a bad guy, why are you all still friends with him."

She sighed and sat down on her bed across from me. "He is definitely not my most favorite person, for sure, but he and Finn have been friends since preschool."

She stopped looking out the window for a moment but went on. "Two years ago Mercedes and everyone convinced me to go out with him. We were all going out to dinner and I was the only one without a date so they fixed me up. Anyway it went much like tonight, he got really drunk and tried to come on to me. I told him that I wasn't interested but he didn't listen; he'd never really had a girl say no to him before."

"He tried to kiss me and I pushed him away, but like tonight he was so drunk he thought I was just playing hard to get. I'd finally had enough when he tried unbuttoning the back of my dress and I kind of…well, I broke his nose."

My mouth fell open in shock. "You broke his nose!" I said but I felt myself starting to smile, wishing I could have been there.

"Yeah…that's one of the reasons I got so upset tonight. He's lucky I didn't break his nose again… I wanted to." She grunted in frustration. "He just doesn't believe that I'm not in love with him like every other girl meets. After two years of constantly having to turn him down I'm just fed up!"

"Well if it makes you feel any better, if he ever tries that again, I'll break his nose for you." She smiled and we laughed at the thought.

"Well I'm beat." she slid carefully under the covers, pulling the blankets up around her shoulders. "Night" she yawned and closed her eyes.

"Good night Santana"

I know it was a little short but I think with 4 chapters in 2 days you guys have to be happy.

I'll get the next one out soon! More fun is coming!

Brittana100 Absolutely! I hope that the confrontation was to your liking. I'd already had the thought to put one in but your request made the decision for me. I'm happy you are liking the story

Gleeeeeeeeek89 Haha yes, Puck can be an ass.

AsianLovePandaSIU I super duper loved that review! Lame? Please! that's the best one I've ever gotten lol Also big thanks for all the favorites and alerts! Talk about being my most dedicated reader

Lileyfan1415 Glad you liked the party!

Misguidedshost1998 I know they didn't hook up in the hayrides but I hope this was enough..for now. Don't worry you'll get to see some Brittana at some point.

Ai Shiteru Soul You are welcome for the mention and I am glad I surprised you! I don't want my story to be predictable.

PazuzuGodking I liked the idea of Santana breaking his nose so I incorporated it into the story lol hope you don't mind