Oy. This is actually the shortest chapter yet my bad. But you guys want more emotion so I think this is like a really nice and chill chapter just between Brittany and Santana because I feel we need it. And I don't know what people actually do when they can't walk anymore and having Brittany as a cripple is more troubling than I thought it would be but no matter what I want to make you guys cry at least once through this. NOT IN A BAD WAY. I just- you read things for the emotion, right? I cry all the time so like, I'm trying to make this really touching. I'm sorry if I have those few mistakes I don't have a beta I just write like it's hot. But um yeah get ready you guys because this chapter is just the beginning. We have quite a ways to go from now on. We will beat this hiatus! I feel like I talk too much, but please read and REVIEW! I love review! When I get those like bigs ones I always start writing a new chapter because it get's me so pumped. ENJOY!~

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"I love you not because of who you are, but because of who I am when I am with you."- Roy Croft

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Not a single sound was heard in the Pierce's household tonight; a tranquil calm washed over the night now that the missing puzzle piece had gotten returned. Snow drifted slowly down the night's curtain in liquid motions so peaceful, shaping a gorgeous cloak over the forgotten green grass. Up above, high in the heavens, an endless abyss of gleaming stars wink and refract their diamond cut light onto each other like a thousand lost wedding rings begging for attention.

Free from the thwart of any malign stars or people, two star-crossed lovers lay together side by side on a soft, plush bed. Both of their bodies slightly sink into the comfortable cushioning, becoming drown in a pool of the warmest, fluffiest feathers. Santana's molten chocolate eyes gaze deep into Brittany's clear ocean blue ones, conveying such loving emotion it kept making Brittany's heart skip a couple of beats too fast. Everything is near perfect in this moment; all things with the exception of Brittany's immovable legs.

"San, how come you're not like this all the time?" Brittany asks, not breaking but soothing the content silence.

Santana gazes at Brittany thoughtfully now. She never dwelled on that topic before to herself, too aimed at all the attention she's been getting since she became a growing cheerio. The moment other people began to notice her, it was like she didn't need Brittany at all but at the same time she couldn't let go of her. That and the fact she could never accept the fact she is deeply and helplessly in love with her until just last year.

Knowing all too well what her mother would do to her if she found out about Brittany and her, she was petrified. All the attention she is finally getting now would revert back to those odd, mean looks passing by on a daily basis without shame, once again jumping to awful conclusions and not considering any facts proving otherwise. They're all stubborn, all of them, except the few members of Glee club. Santana wasn't joking when she said Glee club was the best part of her day because even now it still is and will remain that way.

Brittany almost died though. Santana's whole life with the girl flashed before her eyes the moment she saw that car fly by in front of her. That single burst of air threw her hair back in a disarray and it was the most horrifying moment of realization in her life; knowing Brittany just got severely hurt, possibly even killed, and she couldn't do a single thing about it. She can still vividly remember vowing to herself everything will change- and this time for the better.

"Because I was scared, Britt," she says, not breaking eye contact with the girl. "I was pathetic and fucking helpless."

"But why-?"

"It doesn't matter anymore why," she softly interrupts Brittany with a gentle finger to her mouth, moving to tenderly cup her rosy cheek. "Things are going to change..."

Brittany's eyes watch Santana's every word and every movement. She tells herself that the girl means it, but after all of the lies and let downs over time, she doesn't know what to expect or believe anymore. It's a horrible thing; being unable to believe the one person you love and have spent most if not all your existence with. Brittany is more vulnerable than ever and Santana knows that.

Adrenaline pulses through Santana as she considers what events could go down at school. School itself is only a day away. All options soared through her mind, both bad and good; both possible and very unlikely. None of them matter a thing anymore, not to Santana.

"Do you really mean it?" Brittany asks with caution in her voice.

Santana's eyes gaze so deep into Brittany's that she's at the point of no return. Brittany truly deserves the universe and more. Growing up with her was such a blessing, Santana has no words to convey her great thanks for Brittany's existence in her life. Without the blonde the world not only seems like the most dark depths of a galaxy, but as though it is hell itself. Santana has no meaning without this one girl by her side.

Contemplating what the world would be without Brittany scares the Latina more than when she was an infant. No one would have ever noticed her, she wouldn't even be a mask to everyone, she wouldn't be there at all. Not a friend to spare in the world. Santana has many words to speak but she doesn't know where to begin.

"Listen, Britt- I know before I was a bitch," she starts out from scratch, admitting every truth and secret she has to tell. "Before I didn't even no what romance was, I thought it was some stupid idea made up for movies. But Brittany you have to believe me when I say that I need you. Brittany, I need you more than I fucking need myself. I just-"

Santana cuts herself off to catch her breath when tears pool in her eyes. She reaches out for Brittany and clings to the front of her pajamas, pulling the blonde so close to her that she smothers her. Her hold on Brittany is now so desperate it's more of a little child holding to their favorite blanket through an awful nightmare. She can no longer cage in her sobs as the bars break and she seeps into Brittany's body.

"I almost lost you, Britt," her voice is so high and vulnerable, it breaks Brittany's heart. "What if I really did lose you? No one knows how much I need you. I don't even know myself and it fucking scares me!"

Santana's body shakes with her harsh sobs as the tears spill onto Brittany's neck. The blonde's moist neck grows hot from the Latina's desperate panting and salty tears, goosebumps rising on her pale skin. Brittany tries to sooth Santana's hair but nothing seems to be helping.

"San, I love you," she coos with forming tears, sadly smiling into the thick black locks. "Please don't cry, it makes my heart hurt every time you cry..."

"Brittany you don't understand I want to be perfect for you!" Santana raises her voice forcefully, pulling away slightly to gaze at Brittany. "I am not perfect, not at fucking all, but I will always be trying to be for you. I love you so much and almost losing you I nearly lost myself..."

Brittany gazes back just as intensely and nods to Santana's every word. She doesn't want Santana to be perfect for her though; Santana is already too awesome as it is. No one can see Santana's awesomeness like she can, but she can swear that the moment anyone sees it, it's the most amazing sight.

"It's okay San, you'll always have me," Brittany assures her with a tear-filled smile.

Santana just takes a moment and gazes at Brittany. She remembers everything they went through- as she has been doing for the past few days. Her whole life has changed with the potential lose of Brittany. Finally, she finds the words she has been searching for since she met Brittany.

"Brittany, will you be my girlfriend?"

CLIFFHANGER FOR REAL EVEN THOUGH WE ALL KNOW WHAT BRITTANY IS GONNA SAY... or do we?... mehehe REVIEW. :)