Author's Notes
Just a little heads up, this chapter jumps from Brittany and Quinn to Santana, the bold lines indicate when a jump has occurred, hope that helps prevent any confusion.
5:00pm 12/31/11
Santana arrived at her home shortly after 5:00pm, she knew that Puck would be arriving with the limo at 6:00pm so she had just under an hour to get ready.
As she sprinted up to her room she took the stairs two at a time. When she reached her room she thought it would be a good idea to wash her body down just to make sure that she was as fresh as she could be since she planned on spending the evening pressed up against Brittany. She walked into her bathroom and let the tub fill with steaming hot water as she lined up all the items she would need to get ready.
The brunette slowly lowered herself into the bathtub making sure that her curlers were safely secured so that her hair would not get wet. The hot water felt so soothing against her skin. She could feel her stress melting away, her anxiety about tonight slowing lifting. A hot bath is exactly what she needed. In the background she had her iPod on listening to a playlist Brittany had created for her. She let her mind wonder as she lay there embracing the heat that surrounded her body.
Brittany sat in her desk chair as Quinn curled her hair into large ringlets. She always thought that Quinn would make a great hair stylist. Quinn had a way with hair, she could make it do anything she wanted but the best part about Quinn's hair styling abilities was how relaxed she made Brittany feel.
"Q, thanks for doing my hair, I feel like I could drift off to sleep, it's so relaxing."
"No prob, B, but don't fall asleep, if you lay back on this hair all my hard work would be ruined.'
"I won't, I don't want to ruin your hard work, San is going to love it so much. She loves when my hair is in big curls; I think it turns her on because it is a little Southern Belle looking ya know."
"I bet she does. So when are you planning on giving San that promise ring you bought today?" Quinn asked inquisitively, she already knew Santana's plan and was wondering if Brittany had one of her own.
"I have been thinking about that every minute since I bought it and I have no idea. I want to give it to her tonight so that we can enter into the New Year promised to each other ya know, or I guess at least me promised to her, but I don't know if she would feel comfortable with a public presentation of the ring. She is doing a lot better about being out and open about our relationship but I don't want to push her too hard and end up with her running back into the closet."
"Aww. B, I understand what you are saying. I think you should just take the ring with you tonight and if the moment feels right then present her with the ring. I truly doubt that you will make it through this whole evening without ever feeling like there is a right time to present her with that promise ring!" Quinn wanted to reassure Brittany and make sure she took the ring with her, without giving away Santana's plans for the evening.
"Thanks Q, I really appreciate your support in this one and I really hope you are right. I love San so much and I don't ever want to feel like she is ashamed of us or of me."
"Britt, she will never be ashamed of you or of what the two of you share. Sure, coming out was really hard for her but I think that had more to do with the fact that she is horrible at expressing her feelings and has always been raised to value her place in society. Those two factors combine to make a wicked mess sometimes."
"Yeah, I suppose you are right at least I hope you are."
"I am, trust me. And with that your hair is done!"
"Oh my god Quinn, I look amazing! You are so gifted with hair! Now to get into this dress, I may need your help making sure it is all laced up correctly in the back."
While Brittany changed out of her clothes and fumbled into her dress, Quinn made some finishing touches on her hair and makeup.
"Q can you get this zipper for me and then check the lace."
"Yep." Quinn turned around and gaped as she starred at Brittany. "Britt, that is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen, you look like a fucking princess but way hotter!"
Brittany blushed at Quinn's remark, while she knew she was an attractive person it always made her feel good when someone else complimented her beauty. Quinn zipped up Brittany's dress and then checked the lacing on the back to make sure it was snug and even. After tending to Brittany's dress Quinn decided it was time to slip into her dress for the evening.
Quinn stepped out of Brittany's closet in a slim fitting white dress with black on the sides. The dress clang tightly at her breast and flowed freely at her hips. She accessorized the sleeveless dress with a pair of mid-arm length satin white gloves.
"Oh Q, that dress is so beautiful, you look so elegant!"
While the hot water was continuing to tempt Santana to seep into its warmth she knew she had to get out and get ready. She quickly shaved all the necessary areas, which was everywhere considering the plans she had for later this evening, and then drained the tub those forcing her to leave the quickly disappearing hot water.
She reached out and grabbed a plush white towel to dry her. The towel was so soft that she could have just curled up in it and drifted off to sleep, but her motivation to give Brittany the best night of her life quickly forced the cuddling temptation from her mind. After thoroughly drying off, Santana grabbed a bottle of coconut lotion and slowly applied the fragrant lotion all over her body. Her secret to staying so soft to the touch was her coconut lotion generously applied after a hot bath. Completely naked, Santana stood in front of her bathroom mirror and removed each of the hot curlers from her hair, as each strand fell from the curler it laid in a loose curl. Once all of the curlers were out, Santana gathered her hair and pulled it up with a hair clip, positioning the curls so that the clip was completely hidden. Her hair perfectly framed her face. She then moved on to applying her makeup. She kept her blush light and created sexy smoky eyes. Last but not least she applied her mascara, wisely opting for the waterproof mascara knowing it was likely that she may tear up.
Santana walked from her bathroom and into her closet to retrieve her dress. She hung the dress from the door and then proceeded to slip on black panties and a matching black strapless bra. Catching a glimpse in the mirror she smiled to herself thinking "Damn I am hot!" After admiring herself in the mirror, for perhaps a little too long, she slipped into her slim fitting black dress and finished off the outfit with a pair of black stilettos. She knew that Brittany would most likely be wearing heels tonight as well, so she hoped that her particular pair were at least as tall as the ones Brittany would be wearing, after all she didn't want their height difference to look as bad as the orca and hobbit.
Feeling like she was ready Santana reached for her small black handbag and the promise ring she would soon be presenting to Brittany. As she was about to turn from her room to wait downstairs for Puck she heard a familiar chime coming from her computer.
She placed her handbag down and initiated the incoming Skype conversation.
"Hey Mom, Dad what's up?"
"Hey baby girl, we just wanted to see you all dressed up before you left to go get Brittany."
"Oh, okay, well let me step back and turn for you so you can get the full affect, you do know thought that the Pierces will be taking pictures and we are getting pictures taken at the dance."
"Of course we know that but we wanted to see our daughter all dolled up before her first dance with someone she truly loves." Mrs. Lopez said with a smile.
"Thanks ma… I really excited about tonight, but also so nervous!"
"Speaking of nerves, how about you show us that ring! Also, there is no need to be nervous, you look absolutely stunning and Brittany loves you so much, and now that I see the ring… there is no way that Brittany will opt to say no and not wear that lovely ring!"
"I know right! I still cannot believe I was able to find such a perfect ring! I'm really happy that you guys are supportive of my decision and lifestyle choice, it really means a lot to me!"
"You are our baby girl and we will support you in whatever decision you make as long as you are happy we are happy." Mr. Lopez stated reassuringly.
"Thanks! I really love her more than life itself, I seriously would take a bullet for her; she means everything to me. Anyways Puck is here with the Limo so I have to go! I love you guys; I'll call you after I present the ring to Brittany to let you know what she said!"
"Talk to you then sweetheart, we love you!"
Santana ended the Skype conversation, picked up her black handbag and walked out of her bedroom, beaming in excitement.
"Puck, holy shit that is a bad ass limo!"
"I know right, who ever thought we would be rolling up to McKinley in a stretch hummer limo with two of the hottest girls in school as our dates… we are some seriously lucky bad asses!"
"That's how we do it in Lima Heights bitches! Now let's go get our super sexy dates!"
"I know Puck and Santana said they would be here to pick us up at about 6:30 but if I know Santana she is going to be here a little closer to 6:15, that girl is early for everything!"
"Well B, I guess it is a good thing we are already to go then! Do you have the ring?"
"Right here!" Brittany states with excitement as she pats her handbag.
Author's Notes
Here is another chapter for ya! I love my readers! Even though it is like a quarter after one in the morning I think I am going to try and finish and post one more chapter for you before I go to bed! Just think all the excitement is still to come, the promise rings, the dance, the wtf just happened, the hospital, and maybe if I have the energy I will post an epilogue to the story of the funeral… stay tuned to find out! Keep the reviews coming, as long as it is not an anonymous review I will reply to you, I really do want to hear your opinions, insights, and suggestions!