Chapter 12
Brittany's leg bounced up and down rapidly as she looked up at the stage. She clenched her hands at the bottom of her dress. Santana looked over at the blonde, "Nervous?" She smirked, as she watched Brittany saw her bottom lip between her teeth.
"N-no." Brittany stuttered.
Santana chuckled, and glanced down at the girl's crinkled dress. "Really?" She asked with a raised brow.
Brittany looked at the brunette and inhaled sharply, "That clown judge just gives me the creeps." Brittany defended nervously. Santana looked back at Tickles and smiled. She turned back around and laced her fingers through the blonde's.
"You'll be fine." She reassured. Brittany glanced down at their hands and nodded. She wasn't the only one, however.
Quinn shifted in her seat behind them as she watched Brittany and Santana lean into each other. Santana must have been saying something sweet, since there was no hiding Brittany's smile. She had never seen Brittany look at somebody like that. She felt bitter until she felt a hand on her's. She looked up and smiled at Rachel.
Santana was whispering sweet nothings into the blonde's ear. Brittany was completely entranced and rubbed her thumb over the brunette's hand. Santana was glad to have her full attention. Suddenly the lights dimmed, but Santana continued to whisper to the blonde. The curtains pulled back and the announcer introduced The Unitards. What the hell? Was all Santana thought, but even that didn't stop her.
The curtains pulled back all the way and revealed a group all dressed in red facing upstage. There was a sound of a train's whistle, and the group began to clap. A girl right in the center turned around a wide confident grin on her face. Her brown hair was slicked back into a bun. Santana almost laughed at how pale the girl was, but she realized that Brittany had scooted away from her. The lead brunette began to sing.
What's new Buenos Aires?
I'm new, I wanna say I'm just a little stuck on you
You'll be on me too
Brittany seemed entranced by the girl, and Santana felt jealous. But then she realized that the blonde was probably admiring the dance. The spunky girl danced around her group in perfect choreography and winked.
Santana was about to chuckled at the wink, but she realized who the singer winked at. She looked over and watched Brittany's grin widen.
I get out here, Buenos Aires
Stand back, you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of star quality
Santana looked back at the singer, and saw the girl was doing the choreography, but was staring at her blonde. Wait, what?
Fill me up with your heat, with your noise
With your dirt, overdo me
Let me dance to your beat, make it loud
Let it hurt, run it through me.
Don't hold back, you are certain to impress
Tell the driver this is where I'm staying
Santana trailed her hand up Brittany's thigh, but the blonde stopped her, and laced their fingers together. Santana smiled slightly at the action, but noticed her attention was still on the other girl.
Hello, Buenos Aires
Get this, just look at me dressed up, somewhere to go
We'll put on a show
Rachel mouthed the words to the song and leaned over to Quinn, "I should be singing this song." She muttered bitterly. Quinn smiled slightly, but bore holes into the Unitard's face.
Take me in at your flood, give me speed
Give me lights, set me humming
Sugar danced to the beat grinning from ear to ear.
Shoot me up with your blood, wine me up
With your nights, watch me coming
The singer emphasized the word coming, and winked at Brittany.
All I want is a whole lot of excess
Tell the singer this is where I'm playing
All Santana saw was red, and she placed her arm around Brittany. Instead of going back and whispering sweet nothings to the blonde, Santana began to whisper dirtier things. That got Brittany's attention. The blonde's eyes remained on the stage to keep up appearance, but she wasn't looking at anybody specific.
Stand back, Buenos Aires
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of star quality
Santana smirked triumphantly at the singer, having gotten the blonde's attention.
And if ever I go too far
It's because of the things you are
Beautiful town, I love you
The girl grinned slightly at Santana's smirk, and continued dancing around her group.
And if I need a moment's rest
Give your lover the very best
Real eiderdown and silence.
The group danced around as the music rang out; doing the Ba-Dums to the beat.
You're a tramp, you're a treat
You will shine to the death, you are shoddy
But you're flesh, you are meat
You shall have every breath in my body
Put me down for a lifetime of success
Give me credit, I'll find ways of paying
Santana was still running her hand up and down Brittany's shoulder, and whispering to her.
Rio de la Plata
Florida, Corrientes, Nueve de Julio
All I want to know
The rest of New Directions were dancing and grinning at each other. Save for a few people that glanced nervously at each other.
Stand back, Buenos Aires
Because you oughta know whatcha gonna get in me
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of
Just a little touch of star quality
The music slowly died down and the group finished with a striking pose. Brittany flew out of her seat and cheered, other audience member following her actions. Santana let a smile break out on her face and clapped.
The green room was hectic to say the least. Puck and Sam were arguing about sexy dance moves. Kurt and Mercedes were arguing about outfits. Mike and Tina seemed calm until Artie said something and all three started yelling. Rachel was yelling about how the group needed to calm down and not strain their voices.
Santana and Sugar were probably the only moderately calm ones. They stood off in the corner of the room and held their arms over their chests Santana was busy watching Quinn rub her hands over a stretching blonde's arm. Sugar seemed to be in her own little world.
Brittany seemed to be mumbling something to Quinn as she stretched. Quinn looked more concerned and rubbed the dancer's shoulders more, and leaned in and kissed the blonde's head. Santana seethed. They're just best friends, really close best friends that used to have sex. They only stopped having sex like a week ago. Santana took a deep breath.
Sugar seemed to snap out of her daze and looked at Quinn and Brittany. She grinned over at Santana, "They're cute." She pointed out oblivious to the brunette's inner turmoil.
Santana flushed with anger, "Yeah, adorable." She growled.
Sugar's eyes widened slightly, "Well I mean as best friends." Sugar held her breath as she looked at the brunette. Santana forced a small smile and nodded her head. Sugar let out the breath. Santana looked over at the blondes again, and decided to head over to them.
As she reached the blondes, she saw how frightened the dancer looked. "Hey Britt-Britt, you okay?" Santana said as she kneeled down to the blonde. Quinn backed up a little, and sent a look to Santana.
"I'm fine Lopez." Brittany teased. She looked amused from the nickname. Santana rolled her eyes and gently stroked Brittany's arm.
"I know when you're lying."
Brittany bit her lip and looked down. "There are a lot of people in the audience."
"Brittany, look at me." Brittany glances up at Santana. "You're an amazing dancer; you have nothing to be nervous about."
"But w-what if I like have a misstep o-or if I twist my ankle, or…-"
"Brittany, that's not going to happen," Brittany looked uneasily at Santana, "you're amazing." Brittany smiled. "And even if you do mess up, I'll be right there to catch you." Brittany's smile widened. "I'll even twist my ankle." The blonde laughed. Quinn watched the two interact.
"I don't say this often, so don't get used to it." Brittany stated. "But thanks." Santana smiles and nods her head. Brittany leans up to Santana and kisses her.
"We're gonna rock this duet."
"It's gonna be my bitch." Santana laughed.
The two are standing at the curtains that lead to the audience. Brittany looks over at Santana. "You're gonna be awesome." Santana mouths to Brittany. Brittany grins and clasps her hands together. They hear the music start and Brittany takes a deep breath as she pulls the curtains open.
Both girls are on opposite sides of the auditorium, but they are able to maintain eye contact.
[Santana]
Yeah
[Brittany]
Yeah
[Santana]
Oooh
[Brittany]
Oooh ho-oh
[Santana]
Oh
[Brittany]
Every single day
I walk down the street
I hear people say
Baby's so sweet
Brittany walks down the aisle throwing her arms up as she sings.
Ever since puberty
Everybody stares at me
Boys,
Brittany walks over to Mr. Shue's seat and ruffles his hair.
Girls
Brittany walks up to the lead Unitard and strokes her arm. Santana tries to keep a neutral face.
I can't help it baby
Brittany looks up at Santana, and shrugs exaggeratedly.
So be kind
And don't lose your mind
Just remember
That I'm your baby
Brittany points to herself as she belts out the lyrics.
[Santana]
Take me for what I am
Who I was meant to be
Santana walks down the aisle and around the place where Brittany was.
[Brittany]
And if you give a damn
Both girls move further down the aisle all the way to the stage. They turn and walk down to the area in front of the stage.
[Brittany and Santana]
Take me baby or leave me
They both get into each other's face and belt the lyrics, acting as if they are angry.
[Brittany]
Take me baby or leave me
Brittany playfully shoves Santana, and they both turn around and walk in opposite directions.
[Santana]
A tiger in a cage
Can never see the sun
This diva needs her stage
Baby, let's have fun!
They both turn and walk up their respective steps, and head towards each other.
You are the one I choose
Santana points to Brittany.
Folks would kill to fill your shoes
You love the limelight too, now baby
Santana gets closer to Brittany.
So be mine
And don't waste my time
Cryin', Oh Honeybear
The brunette puts her hand to her chest and exaggerates a whine.
Are you still my, my, my baby?
Santana sings right in Brittany's face.
[Brittany]
Take me for what I am
Brittany lets her arms slightly rise and her eyes close as she belts out the lyrics.
[Santana]
Who I was meant to be
Santana gets impossibly close to Brittany. The audience is clapping and cheering along the two.
[Brittany and Santana]
And if you give a damn
Brittany takes a step forward, and Santana takes a step back, a game of cat and mouse.
[Santana]
Take me baby or leave me
The crowd cheers louder.
No way, can I be what I'm not
Santana brings her hands up and shakes them in a 'back the hell up' move.
[Brittany]
But hey, don't you want your girl hot?
Brittany fans herself.
[Santana]
Don't fight, don't lose your head
[Brittany]
Cause every night, who's in your bed?
[Brittany and Santana]
Who?
[Santana]
Who's in your bed?
[Brittany]
Kiss, pookie
Brittany leans in for a kiss as she says the line. Santana pushes her away.
[Brittany and Santana]
That's it!
[Brittany]
The straw that breaks my back
Brittany walks closer to Santana.
[Brittany and Santana]
I quit.
[Santana]
Unless you take it back
Santana points both of her hands at Brittany.
[Brittany and Santana]
Women,
[Brittany]
what is it about them?
[Brittany and Santana]
Can't live with them or without them!
[Brittany and Santana]
Take me for what I am
Brittany and Santana go up to each other and playfully shove each other.
[Santana]
Who I was meant to be
[Brittany]
(Who I was meant to be)
And if you give a damn
[Santana]
(And if you give a damn ya better)
Take me baby or leave me
[Brittany]
(Oh take me baby, take me or leave me)
[Brittany and Santana]
Take me baby
Both of them get impossibly close, staring intensely at each other, seeing who can hold the note longer.
Or leave me
Brittany puffs out her chest, and towers over Santana.
Guess I'm leaving
I'm gone!
They both throw their hands up in the air. Santana storms off and goes through the curtains to the side of the stage. Brittany was a little confused, because that wasn't a part of the choreography, but she shakes it off, and also storms off behind the curtain. The crowd roars with applause.
Tina smiles slightly at Brittany as she walks onto the stage for her solo. Mike and Rachel follow onto the stage, because they were planned to dance around Tina.
Tina begins to sing 'Tonight' from West Side Story. Brittany goes around backstage looking for Santana. She finds the brunette standing on the side watching Tina perform. Brittany goes up and hugs Santana from behind, she feels Santana stiffen. Brittany gets confused, but then Santana relaxes. "You were awesome out there." Brittany mumbles into Santana's shoulder.
She sees the brunette smile softly. "You were too." Brittany grins, but it falters a little.
"What was with that, you know, walking off the stage?"
"Well we couldn't stay on when Tina was singing." Santana points out.
"You know what I mean," Brittany pulls away slightly; "we were supposed to hug, and then walk off together." Santana sighs.
"I just, that Unicorn-"
"Unitard." Brittany corrects.
"Whatever, she's just flirting, and I don't like it." Santana shrugs nervously.
"Okay," Santana looks confused, "I'll tell her to back off if I see her again." Santana grins. "What? If I get jealous when you flirt, I don't think it's fair for me to flirt." Santana feels her heart swell. "Even though it might be hard to stop, I'll try, for you." Brittany smiles cutely. Santana leans in and kisses Brittany. Brittany sighs happily in the kiss. They hear the audience clapping and Tina introducing the New Directions.
Santana reluctantly pulls away, and they both get in their positions. The music begins to play.
[New Directions]
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
[Rachel]
Each mornin' I get up I die a little
Rachel steps forward, away from the group and smiles.
[Quinn]
Can barely stand on my feet
Quinn steps forward and looks over at Rachel.
[New Directions]
Take a look in the mirror and cry
[Rachel]
Lord what you're doing to me
[Quinn]
I have spent all my years in believin' you
[Quinn and Rachel]
But I just can't get no relief, Lord
They take each other's hands and walk back into the group.
[New Directions]
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
[Kurt]
I work hard every day of my life
He steps out next, doing a little sashay.
[Sam]
I work till I ache my bones
He goes out next to Kurt and does some little pelvic thrusts.
[Kurt]
At the end I take home my hard earned pay all on my own
[Sam]
I get down on my knees
He winks at Kurt, and the boy blushes.
[Kurt and Sam]
And I start to pray
Till the tears run down from my eyes
Kurt and Sam hold hands and walk next to Quinn and Rachel.
[New Directions]
Lord, somebody, ooh, somebody
Can anybody find me, somebody to love?
[New Directions]
(He works hard)
[Puck]
Every day, I try and I try and I try
The boy steps out and does some moves that he thinks are sexy and grins.
[Sugar]
But everybody wants to put me down
She steps up and dances exaggeratedly.
[Puck]
They say I'm goin' crazy
[Sugar]
They say I got a lot of water in my brain
[Puck]
Got no common sense
[Puck and Sugar]
I got nobody left to believe
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Puck reaches for Sugar's hand, and she tugs him a little, but as soon as they reach Kurt and Sam she drops his hand.
[New Directions]
Oh Lord
Somebody, somebody
Can anybody find me, someone to love?
The rest of the New Directions are doing elaborate choreography, while the couples that are holding hands are swaying on the risers.
[Mike]
I got no rhythm
He comes out and does a couple of flips, and the crowd goes crazy.
[Brittany]
I just keep losin' my beat
Brittany also flips out similar to Mike, but ends in the splits, and the crowd jump out of their seats and cheer.
[Mike]
I'm okay, I'm alright
He takes Brittany's hand and they do an intricate dance.
[Brittany]
Ain't gonna face no defeat
[Mike and Brittany]
I just gotta get out of this prison cell
Someday I'm gonna be free, Lord
Mike takes Brittany's hand and twirls her next to Puck and Sugar, Brittany throws her head back in laughter.
[New Directions]
They begin to line up on the risers and the members began to take hands and walk down the risers as they sing.
Find me somebody to love
Quinn and Rachel walk down holding hands, followed by Kurt and Sam. Puck holds his hand out and Mercedes takes it and they walk down. Rory and Artie are already at the bottom of the risers, and Rory rolls Artie forward.
Find me somebody to love
Mike and Tina walk down holding hands. Brittany goes up and takes Sugar's hand with a smile. Santana looks over at them and sings.
Find me somebody to love
Brittany gestures for Santana and she confusedly walks over and takes Sugar's other hand. Brittany walks down the risers with Sugar in the middle. And gestures for Sugar to jump, and Brittany and Santana swing her playfully in the air. They gently put her down once they reach the bottom.
Can anybody find me somebody to love?
The New Directions all line up and take each other's hands.
Find me somebody to love
Brittany lines up next to Santana, and takes her hand. Santana looks up and smiles.
Find me somebody to love
[Mercedes]
Find me somebody to love
Mercedes belts out and holds the last note. Artie raises his arms in appreciation. Brittany places her arms around Santana's shoulder and waist, and lifts her up, spinning her around. Santana laughs. The whole crowd breaks into applause. The New Directions raise their hands up and bow.
All the groups are respectively standing in a section on the stage; The Unitards, the New Directions, and the Warblers. Sue Sylvester comes up to the stage a sneer on her face and an envelope in her hands.
"Show choirs disgust me almost as much as William Shuester's hair." The audience members give each other strange looks. "I suppose I should tell you mouth breathers, who won this little competition?" There are some nods and murmurs of agreement. Sue opens the envelope. "Coming in third place, oh hell who am I kidding, the losers are," She looks over the name, "the Warblers." The crowd claps respectively for them, and Sue sneers at the crowd.
Brittany tightens her grip on Santana's hand. She subconsciously brings the joined hands up to her lips, and closes her eyes. Santana's breath hitches as she looks at Brittany.
"And coming in first place is," Sue reads the name and groans, "have mercy." She mutters. "The New Directions." The New Directions all pause not realizing they won. All of a sudden the crowd breaks out in a cheer. They all open their mouths in shock and hug each other. Santana jumps up and down, and hugs Brittany. Brittany wraps her arms tightly around Santana, and Santana didn't even notice that she wrapped her legs around Brittany's waist. Regionals here they come.
After the congratulations, Santana went to look for Brittany. Rachel had told Santana to meet up with her so they could head to her house for the after-party at her house. Santana stops when she sees the Unitard laughing and she touches Brittany's arm. Santana seethes. She's about to storm over but she sees Brittany pointing to someone. Santana thinks it's her, but she turns around, and see's Brittany pointing to Sugar. Santana feels confused.
She walks over to Brittany and puts her hand on her shoulder. "Britt I was looking for you everywhere."
Brittany turns around. "Oh sorry Santana." She looks at the Unitard then back at Santana. "This is Harmony, Harmony this is Santana." Brittany introduces coolly. Harmony smiles and sticks her hand out to Santana. Santana stares at it for a second, but then politely accepts it.
"Nice to meet you." Harmony says with a show-winning smile. Santana nods her head. "I was just telling Britt here, how good of a dancer she was." Brittany grins smugly, and Santana feels a hint of jealousy.
"I am pretty awesome." Brittany states proudly. Santana smiles and nods her head.
"Well I actually wanted to congratulate you both. You deserved it." She smiles again. "I'm only in 10th grade, so I've got two more years to kick it." Santana's eyes widen. 10th grade and she's already this good, damn. Brittany smiles.
"Well I do have someone to introduce you to." Santana looks confused, and Brittany leads Harmony over to Sugar. Santana follows along. Brittany places her arm around Sugar's shoulder. Sugar smiles up at Brittany.
"Sug's in 11th grade, maybe you can give her some tips, Sug." Sugar smiles and nods. "Oh wait, where are my manners? Sugar, Harmony, Harmony, Sugar." Sugar smiles and stick out her hand. Harmony grins and shakes it. "I'll leave you kids to it." Brittany takes Santana's hand and walks off.
"What was that?" Santana asks confused.
"Well Harmony has got the hots for Sugar, so I thought why not help out." Brittany shrugs.
"Is that why she was flirting with you?'
"Well she was flirting with me cause I'm hot." Santana glares. "But she actually wanted to get to know my friend, so. I hope you don't mind but I invited her to Rachel's after party."
Santana nods her head, "Well as long as she's not interested in you, then I'm fine." Brittany smiles and kisses her cheek.
"Well I believe you are my ride Miss. Lopez." Santana smiles back and laces their fingers together.
"It appears to be." Brittany laughs and they head to Santana's car.
A/N: This was supposed to be up yesterday, but FF was being mean and wouldn't let me log in. I'm kind of thankful though, because I added some scenes.
I will try and update tomorrow and maybe Monday. I want to update all I can before Valentine's Day, because Brittana will kill me. The promos already did.
It also took me longer, because I was working on a youtube video, so. Anyway, thank you for all the reviews, alerts, and favorites! Next Chap is AFTER PARTY!
Songs:
Buenos Aires- Evita
Take Me or Leave Me- Rent
Tonight- West Side Story
Somebody to Love- Queen
