A/N- Happy Saturday everyone! Or Sunday considering it will be Sunday in about an hour. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. Mine sucks cause it's done nothing but rain for days. Where the hell is my snow?! It's December damn it! But enough about me. Let's talk about WOLIK.
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And so, it is now time to read.
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Chapter 12
Both girls stared at each other. Santana looked nervous and was biting her lower lip. And Brittany looked shocked and lost in her own thoughts.
"Britt? Will you?" Santana asked nervously.
Brittany opened her mouth.
"I….."
Just say it, she told herself.
"I'd love to."
Santana's face broke out in a huge grin. Brittany could practically hear Santana's heartbeat she was so happy.
"When?" Santana asked. "This weekend?"
Brittany's smile disappeared when she remembered something.
"Crap! I can't this weekend. For Thanksgiving break my family's going up to my grandparents in Dayton. I won't be back until Sunday night."
Santana's smile fell at her words.
"Well, what about the following weekend?" Santana really didn't want to do it during the week, because she knew school would get really busy this week plus Brittany's Glee practice. She wanted it to be when they could both relax.
"I can do next weekend. It sucks we have to wait, but it's worth it." Brittany reasoned.
Santana's smile was back in full bloom.
"Next week it is then."
Both girls had goofy grins on their faces. Which was funny, because it wasn't like they don't see each other everyday. Santana was thinking just that when something popped into her head.
"Wait. You said you're leaving? For four days?"
Brittany nodded solemnly.
"Yeah. We always do Thanksgiving at my grandparents house, because they don't like to travel. We're leaving Wednesday night and coming back Sunday night." Brittany loved her grandparents dearly, but this year she really didn't want to go. This would be the first time she and Santana have actually spent days apart. And even though they weren't officially dating, they spent all the time they could together. Almost like a couple. And to tell the truth, Brittany really wasn't ready to be separated from Santana.
Santana stared at her with upset eyes before leaning forward and kissing Brittany gently. The kiss was bittersweet and made Brittany's heart pound.
When they pulled apart, Santana grazed her fingers over the back of Brittany's neck and leaned her forehead against Brittany's. They both closed their eyes and breathed each other in. They didn't need anything else, they just needed to be close.
"This may sound clingy, but I'm really gonna miss you." Santana said softly, her nails scratching back and forth over Brittany's neck.
Brittany's breathing was shaky from the feeling of having Santana so close to her.
"I'm really gonna miss you too. Maybe we'll get lucky and my parents will want to come home early." Brittany knew it was a long shot, but she could dream.
"As much as I want that, I really want you to spend time with your family. I'm sure you don't see them as often. I can't be selfish with you. I gotta learn to share, even if I really don't want to." Santana chuckled to herself.
"I have the same problem." Brittany joked.
"I guess we should both head inside." Santana regretfully pulled away.
Brittany nodded and looked at the time.
"My mom's probably wondering where I am. Dinner's gonna be ready in a few minutes." Brittany reached down to grab her bags.
"Same time tomorrow?"
Brittany glanced back up at Santana.
"I'll be there."
They both got out of the car and Brittany headed in the direction of her own house.
"Hey!"
Brittany looked back.
Santana crooked a finger at her, drawing her back to the front of the car. As soon as Brittany was close enough, Santana tugged on the front of her hoody and brought their bodies closer.
"No goodbye kiss?" Santana smirked.
"Oh. I didn't kn-" Brittany stopped talking as soon as Santana's lips connected with hers.
This kiss was so soft. It felt like they were barely grazing their lips together. Either way, it still sent a shiver down Brittany's spine.
"Goodnight Britt-Britt." Santana spoke the words directly on Brittany's lips.
Brittany pulled back and gulped in some seriously needed oxygen.
"Goodnight San."
Both girls slowly walked towards their houses, watching each other walk away by giving each other quick glances over their shoulders before finally disappearing into their houses.
Brittany was standing in her grandparent's guest room staring out the window and watching the snow build up on the roads. It was the Saturday after Thanksgiving and it seemed like there was no chance in hell she and her family were gonna go home early.
Not one snowflake had fallen for days and all of a sudden the sky just opened up and decided to blanket the world in white. Brittany usually loved the first snow fall of the year, but today she was anything but happy.
There was seriously nothing to do at her grandparents house. They had basic cable, no internet, the closest shopping mall was a couple miles away and with the condition of the roads, that wasn't even an option.
She and Aly were sharing the one guest room while her parents were in the one down the hall. Aly was downstairs helping their mom and grandma bake Christmas cookies. Brittany had helped earlier, but then decided to go lay down for a while. As soon as she got to the room she noticed how bright it was outside and that's when she saw the snow.
Brittany pulled out her phone and sent a text to Santana. This was the only way they could talk to each other all weekend because they both were so busy with their families.
To Santana- I'm really starting to hate snow.
Brittany laid on her bed and checked her facebook to see how everyone else was enjoying the holiday. Two minutes later her phone buzzed with a new text message.
To Brittany Ugh. Tell me about it. Please tell me you guys aren't risking coming home early in this? The roads are really dangerous.
To Santana- No. We're not going anywhere. And with the way this is coming down God knows when we'll leave.
To Brittany- I don't care when you leave, as long as you're safe. I don't want you getting hurt.
Brittany loved how caring and protective Santana was of her.
To Santana- I promise I'm staying put lol.
To Brittany- Good. So how's your vacation going?
To Santana- It was fine. Now it's really boring. We are trapped inside. I decided to take a nap aka text you.
To Brittany- Lmao! Same here. My parents and I got back from my grandparents early this morning before all the snow hit. I've been in my room ever since.
To Santana- I'd suggest we watch a movie together, but my grandparents don't have internet. I'm stuck in the stone-age! And I'll scream if I have to listen to one more football game.
To Brittany- =( no internet?! I'd walk home in this blizzard for some wifi. And my dad has been watching every single football game since Thursday. Imma bout to kill him.
To Santana- I'm sorry. Maybe they're almost over.
To Brittany- Football never ends...It's fine. I'm just gonna hide in my room until Monday.
Brittany hated that Santana was alone. If she was there, they would be cuddled up in her bed watching movies and kissing and...
Brittany really missed her.
To Santana- I miss you San.
To Brittany- I really miss you too Britt-Britt. I can't wait until you come home.
To Santana- Not much longer now.
That fucking snow!
It never stopped all day Saturday OR Sunday, so now Brittany and her family were stuck in Dayton another day. Brittany's parents called Brittany and Aly's schools and told them the situation. Brittany just wanted to go home. She had text Santana and told her she was still at her grandparents. Santana said the school was running on a two-hour delay because the roads were still bad there.
Brittany's family waited all day for the roads to clear before finally attempting to head home. It took them nearly twice as long than normal to get home, because they could only go about twenty-five miles an hour.
When they pulled into their driveway, Brittany had never been so happy to see her house. Or more importantly- Santana's house.
Everyone lugged their bags into the house. Brittany ran up to her room with her things and collapsed on her bed face first. She knew she had better start unpacking, but there was something she desperately needed to do first. She dug her phone out of her back pocket and fired off a quick text.
To Santana- Guess who's finally home?
Brittany didn't even get a chance to put her phone down before it buzzed with a reply.
To Brittany- I've been worried sick! You guys were crazy to venture out in this! I'm glad you made it safe and sound. How was the ride?
To Santana- You had nothing to worry about. My dad drove almost thirty miles under the speed limit. That's why it took so long to get back. I'm so happy to be home!
To Brittany- Well I'm glad you're home too. I'm telling your parents you guys aren't allowed to go on anymore trips this winter. Scare me like that and I don't get to see you for days? No me gusta.
Brittany giggled at her little rant. She agreed though. No more trips this winter, that's for damn sure!
To Santana- No more trips. My other grandparents come to our house for xmas. We split holidays with them.
To Brittany- So I get to see you for xmas?
Brittany wanted to see Santana now. She hadn't seen her in five days and she just needed to see her in person. So, she changed her clothes from all sweats to jeans and a hoody and ran downstairs.
Linda was sorting through their mail in the living room when she heard Brittany come down.
"Where you going?" Linda had a feeling she knew where, but didn't want to say anything.
"Santana's. I'll be back later." Brittany threw her scarf around her neck and tugged on her boots.
"Alright. Be careful. And tell them I said hello." Linda watched her daughter leave. The urgency to see Santana made Linda smile. Those girls were crazy about each other.
Brittany trudged through the shin-high snow in her yard and ran up to Santana's front door. She knocked quickly then shoved her hand back into her warm pocket. The door opened and Carlos was smiling at her.
"Brittany! You made it home I see. Santana's been a nervous wreck all day." Carlos laughed. "Come in and get warm!"
Brittany kicked her boots on the step to rid them of snow then shuffled into the warm house. Carlos took her scarf and hoody from her and hung them up on a hook by the front door.
"Santana's upstairs. I'm sure you know the way." Carlos smiled and nodded towards the steps.
"I do, thank you. By the way, my parents said to say hello." Brittany removed her boots quickly and moved to the staircase.
"Well tell them we said hello back and that we all need to get together for dinner again soon."
"I will." Brittany promised and made the trek upstairs.
The hallway was dead silent but as she got closer to Santana's room, she heard someone humming softly. Brittany pressed her ear to the door and found out it was Santana singing softly. And beautifully.
Brittany lightly tapped on the door and heard shuffling around before the door flew open. Santana's shocked face stared back at her for about five seconds before she grabbed Brittany's sweatshirt and pulled her into a bear hug. Brittany's whole body went limp when Santana's perfume wafted over her. It smelled so familiar and comforting. Brittany knew this is what she needed for the last couple of days.
"You really are back."
Brittany pulled back to look Santana in the face. She looked so relieved to see Brittany too.
"I wouldn't lie to you." Brittany promised with a bright smile.
Santana reached down and grabbed both of Brittany's hands from around her waist and tugged her into her room and closed the door.
"I know you wouldn't lie. I just needed to see you to prove it. To know you made it back okay." Santana said while giving Brittany a look-over to see if she truly was okay.
"I'm fine. Just tired from being cooped up in a car for hours." Brittany really did feel her muscles growing heavy with weariness. It was only a little after twelve in the afternoon. Her family had gotten up super early to start the adventure home.
"Well, I was about to get something to eat and watch a movie. Wanna join me?" Santana offered.
"I'd love to. I'm starving." Brittany heard her stomach grumble at the mention of food.
She went to get up from sitting on the edge of Santana's bed to being pushed back down by the owner of said bed.
"You stay here and relax. I'll bring it up." Santana ordered.
"I can help it's fine." Brittany tried to get up again and was forced to sit once more.
"I've got it. Seriously, just stay put. Please." Santana gave her puppy eyes and Brittany nodded. That look could make her do anything.
Santana smiled and kissed Brittany's forehead.
"I'll be back in a couple of minutes. Make yourself at home." Santana tapped Brittany on the end of her nose then turned and left the room, closing the door behind her.
Brittany had been to Santana's room a couple times, mostly for her Spanish lessons. Nothing seemed to have changed much from what Brittany could see. She did notice, however, that Santana's Ipod dock was on and the Ipod was stuck on pause. Curiously, she went over to it and clicked play. The sound of Amy Winehouse filled the room. Her voice husky and deep, instantly reminding her of Santana. She moved back on the bed and let the music soothe her. She could picture Santana singing along with the song, her voice matching up perfectly. Brittany closed her eyes and laid back on the bed. All she heard was Santana singing now. She was hypnotizing. She imagined Santana singing to her all the time. She would do it when Brittany wasn't having a good day, or when they were in line at the grocery store and Santana would sing quietly in her ear from behind while holding on to her. Or even sing her to sleep at night, cuddled up in bed and buried under a mountain of blankets. She wanted it all.
Brittany felt someone running their fingers across her face, tickling her with their soft touch.
"Britt?" Someone whispered.
Brittany was so comfortable and wasn't ready to get up yet. She didn't even remember falling asleep.
"Britt babe, you gotta get up and eat." The voice whispered again.
Brittany groggily sat up and opened her eyes. Santana was kneeling on the bed next to her. On the nightstand was two plates with sandwiches and chips and two cans of coke.
"How long was I out?" Brittany asked as Santana shuffled up the bed to sit with her back up against the headboard.
"Fifteen minutes. Maybe twenty. You went out like a light." Santana patted the spot next to her and Brittany crawled up to sit next to her. Santana handed her a plate and even opened her pop for her. As soon as she was situated, Brittany dug into her food. She really was starving.
"Does Amy Winehouse usually put you to sleep?" Santana asked taking a bite of her sandwich.
Brittany just noticed the room was silent. Santana must've stopped the music when she came back.
"Not usually, but for some reason I pictured you singing it and I just completely relaxed. I hear you in her." Brittany's sandwich was completely gone so now she was working on her chips. With the food in her stomach she felt even more tired.
"You finished?" Santana asked.
Brittany nodded.
"Thank you. It was really good."
"You wanna go home or do you wanna maybe stay and watch a movie with me?"
Brittany had no desire to leave. But she was afraid she'd fall asleep again.
"I'd love to stay, but I'm pretty sure I'm gonna pass out again on you." Brittany yawned, proving her point.
"I don't care. I'm more than happy to let you sleep. Unless you'd rather sleep in your own bed?" Santana didn't want to come off desperate.
"No, I'd rather stay here. As long as you're okay with it." Brittany snuggled down further so her head was laying on the pillow. Santana put both of their empty plates on her nightstand and grabbed her remote.
"I think The Santa Claus is on in a few minutes. Is that okay?"
Brittany sluggishly nodded.
"It's one of my faves."
"Mine too."
Santana grabbed her comforter and wiggled it out from under their bodies so they'd stay warm. Brittany was so comfortable just laying next to the brunette. She closed her eyes and listened to the sound of the TV as it lulled her to sleep. It wasn't long before she felt fingers running through her hair, nails scratching at her scalp.
Brittany decided to be brave and shuffled closer to Santana's left side, laying her head on Santana's chest and wrapping an arm around her waist.
Santana didn't even tense up. She just pulled Brittany in closer and continued to run her fingers through Brittany's long blonde hair.
With the combination of Santana's warmth, smell and hand ministrations, Brittany was out cold in no time.
Brittany felt herself waking up. She so desperately tried to fight it but it was no use. She brought her hand up to rub at her eyes to clear the sleep from them when someone caught her hand halfway.
"Hey stranger."
Brittany blinked a couple times and turned her head to face up. Santana was in the same position and smiling down at her.
"Hey back. What time is it?" Brittany grumbled.
Santana pulled her phone up and checked the time. Brittany caught a glance of it and something about her phone's background intrigued her.
"Almost five. You must've been insanely tired." Santana laid her phone back on the nightstand, Brittany keeping her eyes on it.
"You okay?"
Brittany tore her eyes away and nodded.
"Yeah, sorry. Staring off into space." Brittany lied. She wasn't really lying per say, she just didn't want Santana to know she wanted to check out her phone.
"My mom wants you to stay for dinner. I told her I would ask if you wanted to, but she said you have to because she hasn't seen you in a while. I'm sorry." Santana looked nervous at telling Brittany that, like she expected Brittany to get mad.
"That's fine. I don't mind staying. Especially with the way your mom cooks, how could I refuse? I'm just gonna use the bathroom and call my mom to let her know I'm staying."
Santana's face beamed with a giant grin.
"Cool. I'll go see if dinner's ready. I'll be right back."
Santana got up and headed out the door. Brittany stood up and stretched and as she turned to leave the room she saw it.
Santana's phone.
She must've left it in her hurry to check on dinner. Brittany wasn't gonna snoop. She just wanted to see her background picture. She walked over to it and clicked the button on the bottom to turn on the screen.
And there, staring right back at her, was the best picture she had ever seen.
Santana must have taken it while she was asleep, because it was of them. Or more importantly their hands. From what she could tell, Santana had interlocked their fingers, and took a picture of them. It was so intimate yet so innocent. Brittany loved that picture. For Santana to want to take a picture of something so ordinary and want to keep that memory, it made Brittany fall just that little more for her.
Santana walked back in the room and found Brittany standing by her bed, staring off into space again.
"Hey, what'd your mom say? Is it okay if you stay?"
Brittany looked up at her. The girl who was slowly becoming more and more to her. She couldn't hold it in anymore.
Brittany took three steps in Santana's direction and wrapped her arms around Santana's neck while sealing their lips together in a breath-taking kiss.
Santana was frozen. Brittany wasn't usually the one to initiate these kinds of kisses. Innocent pecks here and there, but nothing like this.
Brittany opened her mouth and slowly brought her tongue to Santana's lips, asking for permission. Santana groaned and opened her mouth, allowing Brittany's tongue full access. Brittany tasted Santana for the first time and nearly died. She couldn't get enough of her. Almost like a drug, she kept going back for more.
Santana brought her arms around Brittany's waist and pulled her tighter against her. Brittany felt her body begging for oxygen, so she ran her tongue over the roof of Santana's mouth one more time before slowly pulling back. Problem was Santana wasn't quite finished yet. As soon as their lips disconnected Santana dove back in and gently pried Brittany's mouth back open. She swiped her tongue in and this time it was Brittany who was groaning at the sensation.
The girls continued to kiss for a few more seconds before finally relenting and giving their brains the oxygen it demanded.
"What the hell was that for? Not that I'm anywhere near complaining . I just wanna know what I have to do to get that treatment again." Santana was breathing heavy as she leaned her forehead against Brittany's.
"Just keep being you. That's all you need to do." Brittany breathed out between heavy breaths of her own.
"You got it. Are you still staying? Cause I really don't wanna let you go yet." Santana asked smiling.
"I forgot to call my mom. I should do that."
"You should definitely do that."
A/N 2- So here's the deal. I have the next chapter. If I can get to 100 reviews for this story I will post the next chapter on Tuesday. That's 48 hours for 9 reviews. And with that comes the long awaited "date". You guys can do this! Prove to me you want that next chapter! And….GO!
