A/N: Good evening! So this chapter is kind of short and a little bit of a filler, but I feel it's important to the relationship. Thanks for the support and reviews you guys are AWESOME! Some of my chapters maybe shorter than previous, but that is only so I can update soon and not hold out for weeks and weeks (once again sorry about that). Anyways enjoy!

Chapter 14

Santana's POV

"Britt's parents are unbelievable," I say as I sit down at a table at Starbucks with Kurt and Blaine. They've been dating for a little over two months ever since Brittany introduced them. Honestly, they're really cute together and Blaine has mellowed Kurt out a bit.

"I know," Kurt says. "I mean her mother loved me, but only after she heard I was interning for major designer."

It's been a little over a week since the dinner from hell and Brittany has been moping around ever since. When I woke up that Monday after she was already gone and in her place was a note saying she had to work early. I didn't see her for almost three days, until she finally showed up on Wednesday for Nina's weekly bedtime story. We stayed up all night talking, crying, and holding each other. She wants to cut them off completely and I've done my best to talk her out of it, but Brittany is a little bit stubborn.

"I seriously can't stand that woman," I tell them.

"I'm really surprised about her dad. He's always been on Brittany's side when it comes to her mom," Kurt says.

"She's taking it really hard," I say.

"Yeah I know she got rid of her Audi and now she's practically living with Quinn," Kurt says.

"What do you mean living with Quinn?" I ask because this is the first I've heard of it.

Kurt looks like a deer caught in headlights. "I shouldn't have said anything."

"Well now you have so tell me."

"I don't think Brittany has stayed in her apartment since the dinner. I know she's been sleeping on Quinn's couch," Kurt says.

"Wonder why she hasn't said anything to me?"

"Just talk to her. I'm sure there's an explanation," Blaine says before Kurt says too much more.

I spend the rest of the day thinking about Brittany staying at Quinn's. It upsets me that she hasn't told me. I know it hasn't been too many nights; maybe the last two nights since she hasn't been at mine. Later that night, we're laying down in my bed. Brittany is on top of me with her head on my stomach as I lazily run my fingers through her hair.

"Are you living with Quinn?" I ask out of nowhere. I hear her sigh and then she looks up at me.

"I'm moving out of my place," she says casually.

"Are you moving in with Quinn and why didn't you tell me?" I ask.

"I'm looking for a new apartment, one I can afford, and I only decided this two days ago. This is the first time we've had time to actually be together with our schedules. I had planned on telling you soon, I swear," she says and I look into her eyes knowing she's telling the truth. Brittany looks so tired and stresses these days that those blue eyes that usually spark are now dull.

"I just worry about you," I say with concern laced in my voice.

"I know." She lays her head back down on my stomach.

"You don't have to live with Quinn. You can move in here," I suddenly say. This snaps Brittany's head up from its position.

"You mean live together?" she asks.

"Yeah, why not? You're here 80% of the time anyways," I tell her.

Brittany starts biting her lip and she looks nervous. "Actually since you brought it up, I wanted to talk to you about something. How would you feel about us finding a place of our own? Don't get me wrong, I love your mother, but we're adults and I kind of want to have our own place."

I think about this, but honestly, I'm happy she's brought this up because I've been thinking about us living together a lot recently. After finding out that Britt was living with Quinn I talked to my mom today, and how I wanted Brittany and I to live together. My mom even suggested us finding our own place.

I look back down to see the nervousness on Britt's face from my lack of a response. I smile at her and say, "I think that's a really good idea."

"Really?" she asks, her face lightening up. I can see some of the spark back in her eyes.

I laugh. "Yes really. I would love to find a place with you and live together."

"Awesome, because I kind of already found a place."

"What?" I ask shocked.

"Well I was browsing places yesterday in the paper and online and I found this three bedroom apartment that is close enough to the studio and still close to your job and school. Obviously, you're going to have to look at it first, but I really think you'll like it," she says excitedly.

I can't help, but to laugh at her adorableness. "Okay then let's see this place."

"Great! Let's go this weekend."

"Sounds perfect, but in the mean time you and Rex are moving in here," I tell her.

"Yes ma'am," she mock salutes and then kisses me before settling back down with a huge smile plastered on her face. "I love you Santana."

I smile and say, "I love you too," before turning off the lights to go to sleep.

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Brittany's POV

Luckily, I'm on a two week break from the musical. They're in the process of looking for actors and actresses and I don't get called in until they found who they want. This makes the perfect time to move, but unfortunately that also means down sizing my closet. I'm going from a walk in closet to sharing a medium closet. Don't get me wrong, I'm so excited to move in with Santana, but lord I have a lot of clothes. After two days of constant packing, I put half my stuff into storage and moved the rest into Santana's. When we sat down and talked to Nina about moving, she was more excited that Rex would be living with her full time.

Those two are absolutely adorable. When I first brought Rex over, Nina had him sitting at mini table playing tea party. At home he usually slept with me, but now he sleeps at the foot a Nina's bed protecting her. After coming home today, I found Nina sitting on the couch watching TV with Rex's head in her lap as she absentmindedly patted his head. I started cooking dinner for everyone.

"Those two are so cute," Maria says walking into the kitchen.

"I know. I'm obsessively taking pictures of them," I say as I stir the spaghetti sauce. Maria and I settle into light conversation before I finish dinner.

Right as I finish setting the table, Santana walks into the kitchen. She wraps her arms around my waist from behind and says, "I'm really starting to get use to this."

"So am I," I say smiling and then turn around to give her a quick peck on the lips. "How were classes?"

"Hard," she says sitting down at the table, "but I love it. I got into a debate with another student that lasted almost the whole class."

"And did you win?" I ask already knowing the answer.

"Of course," she says.

I kiss her lips, "That's my baby."

I set the spaghetti and garlic bread on the table. "Hey Nina, Maria dinner's ready."

Maria walks in and takes a seat at the head of the table, Nina walks in followed by Rex and takes a seat at the other head while Santana and I sit across from eat other. Rex knows he's not allowed in the kitchen while we eat so I just snap my fingers and point to the other room. He leaves quickly. Everyone fills her plates and begins digging in; Santana, Maria and I discuss work, Santana's classes, and other things. Once dinner is finished, I clean the kitchen while Santana gets Nina ready for bed.

"Nina is requesting a bed time story from you," Santana says as she walks into the kitchen.

I walk up to Nina's room to find her tucked in and Rex half asleep on her bed. "Hey munchkin ready for your story?"

"Yep," she smiles.

I begin reading a story about a princess, but once I am three pages in, Nina is completely asleep. I chuckle and then slowly slip away from her. I get Rex off the bed and we walk downstairs.

"Hey babe, I'm going to take Rex for a walk," I say to a studying Santana.

"Wait, I'll join you," she says.

We put on our coats and I hook the leash to Rex's collar. We walk outside and I quickly shove my hands into my pocket due to the cold weather. Santana loops her arm with mine and we huddle closely together. I smile to myself; I totally could get use to this.

"So we're seeing the apartment Saturday afternoon?" San asks.

"Yeah, I set up a meeting with the realtor. I think you'll like him. He seems like a nice guy," I say.

"And if I don't love it?"

"Then we'll look for another place," I tell her, but I think she'll really like this place. It has a perfect location for both of us. Maria was excited when we told her about the place. She's really supportive of our relationship. I wish my parents were like that.

"What are you thinking about?" San asks.

"How supportive your mom is of our relationship. You're really lucky to have her San," I tell Santana.

"I am. Maybe your parents will come around, they just need some time to cool off," she suggests, but I know my mother better than her.

"Doubt it," I say.

We stop walking and Santana turns towards me. "Britt, are you sure you're ready for all this? Moving in and living together?"

"I really want this San. I'm ready for this. I'm ready for the next step in our relationship and the next chapter in my life. I want all the next chapters to include you and of course Nina," I tell her with sincerity.

"Are you sure? If you need time to wait then we can wait. I don't want you rushing into anything and then regretting it later; regretting me later."

I put my arms around Santana's waist and pull our bodies closer. "Listen to me Santana Lopez. You're not rushing me, I want this. I want this life with you that we are starting to build and nothing that happens is going to make me regret you. I am so in love with you that I can hardly breathe without you. It's gotten to the point where if you're not in the same bed with me I can't sleep."

Santana smiles and leans in to kiss me. We pour our love and passion for each other into that kiss. "I love you too," she says when she pulls back.

It's Saturday afternoon and we head to the new apartment. I think Nina is as excited as I am. We're both practically bouncing all the way there.

"Are we close to the park?" Nina asks.

"Yes we are munchkin. It's just a few blocks down for this place," I answer her. Santana and I are walking on either side, both holding one of Nina's hands.

"Are there ducks?" she asks seriously.

"I believe so."

"Good."

Yes ducks would be the deal breaker for this little girl. We entered the apartment and greet the realtor. Nina and I walk around the place as Santana inspects every inch of the apartment. It takes us up to an hour to go through the whole place.

"What do you think?" I ask Santana as we stand in the empty living room.

The realtor interrupts us. "Would you like me to take Nina on the balcony while you two discuss?"

I look at Santana who turns to the realtor, "Yes that would be nice thank you."

I have a watchful eye on both Nina and the realtor as they stand outside. The anticipation is killing me, "well…"

"Brittany I love it," she says happily.

"Really?"

"Yeah it's great. The location is great. There's plenty of space and the price is affordable for us," she says.

"So we can get it?" I ask.

"Let's get it baby," she says.

"Yes!" I exclaim and pick her up and turn her around in the air then set her down to kiss her.

Nina and the realtor come back inside, and Santana says, "wait I think Nina should have the deciding choice. Nina do you like this place? Would you like living here?"

She nods her head, "Rex comes too."

Santana and I laugh. I bend down to pick Nina up, "yes Rex comes too."

Santana turns to the realtor, "so when can we move in?"

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