Chapter 21
Brittany walks into school a little more confident and happier than she has been in a while. She had gained the forgiveness of Quinn, Rachel, and Santana and even though she wasn't fully forgiven she was still happy. Santana had worn her bracelet and it gave Brittany confidence that she still had a chance.
As she turned the corner she had a wide smile on her face. That was until she felt an iceberg smack her right in the face. "Welcome back to Glee Club Pierce!" The jock laughed. Brittany swiped her hands over her face and her mouth opened in shock. She was about to go off on him, but was interrupted by a very angry voice.
"What the hell do you think you're doing, puta!" Brittany looked over in surprise to see Santana all but charging at the jock.
"Well I was just welcoming Pierce back to Loserville, population Glee Club." He smirked at her.
"Well how about I welcome you to Fistville, population your face!" Santana spat. The jock looked as if he was calculating what she said, but just as he figured it out he was too late. His smug face turned into a look of pain as her fist met his face.
"Santana!" Brittany jumped in front of her in shock.
Santana grit her teeth, "Move Brittany, let me teach this puta how we do it in Lima Heights!" She yelled over Brittany's shoulder.
Brittany didn't know whether to be aroused or frightened, so instead she went for the approach to calm her down. "Santana I don't want you to get in trouble for me, hey look, I'm fine." Some of the slushy fell into her eye and she groaned.
Santana looked at Brittany and then to the whimpering jock on the ground. She sighed and took Brittany's arm bringing her to the bathroom. She could hear Brittany sigh in relief as she set her up against the sink. "Déjà vu, huh?" Santana said with a grin.
Brittany looked at Santana and bit her lip, "Santana you don't have to help me."
"I know." Santana stated. "But I want to." Brittany heard Santana go over and get some paper towels, and turned on the sink next to Brittany wetting the towel. "Green's not really your color." Santana said with a playful smile.
Brittany chuckled and bashfully looked away. It caused her eye to catch something on the wall. "McKinley High's Winter Formal, Friday January 9th, starting at 7PM."
"Wait don't we usually have dances before winter break?" Brittany must have realized she said it out loud and blushed furiously.
Santana looked at Brittany's cheeks and smiled, "Yeah, but Figgins couldn't get the funding for it before Winter Break. So he had to wait till the New Year to get the funds."
"Oh." Brittany said completely embarrassed. Santana wiped off some chunks from her forehead.
"I'm surprised you knew when the Formal was."
Brittany blushed again, "Yeah, some of the troubletones liked to trash it."
Santana did some finishing touches on Brittany and nodded in understanding. She stroked some of the fallen hair on the blonde's head and smiled. Brittany met her gaze and looked into her eyes. In the corner of her eyes Brittany saw the poster again and bit her lip. She had never been to one of the school dances because she dubbed them lame, but the way Santana's eyes lit up had made Brittany tempted to ask her.
Santana searched her eyes, and Brittany opened her mouth to ask her. Santana watched in anticipation wondering what Brittany had to say.
Brittany thought for a second, what if Santana said no? What is she laughed in her face? Santana hasn't forgiven her fully so what if she got pissed?
Santana watched Brittany contemplate what she had to say and waited patiently. "I-" Santana smiled encouragingly, "Thank you." Brittany said mentally slapping herself. Santana felt a little disappointed but nodded her head.
"You're welcome." She whispered. The bell rang and both girls jumped apart. Santana gave the girl a parting wave and Brittany waved back soon following her out. Not before her eyes caught the poster again.
Brittany lays her back against the wall and sighs. She runs a hand through her hair frustrated with herself. "Long day?" Brittany looks up and catches a mop of blonde hair.
"You don't know the half of it Fabray." Brittany groans. "Did you know there was a dance this Friday? I mean who the hell waits that long to put posters up? The dance is only a few days away." Brittany stops her ranting when she sees Quinn's face.
Quinn gets a smug look on her face. "Why are you so pissed that you didn't know about it earlier?"
Brittany rolls her eyes, "None of your business Fabray."
"You do know there were posters up before the break. Figgins made an announcement about the dance being postponed. Apparently you weren't listening." Quinn's smile gets wider.
"Whatever. Are you going?"
Quinn stiffens her smile immediately dropping. "Dances are lame."
"Or the fact that you want to go with Rachel, but she doesn't want to go with you? Or do you not have the lady balls to ask her?"
"What about Santana hmm?" Quinn questions with a cold smile.
Brittany shrugs and glares at her, "Fuck you Fabgay."
"You already have." Quinn sings as she heads back in the school.
When Glee Club came, it was really hard for Brittany to sit near Santana. She was thankful for Mr. Shue entering the room with a wide smile on his face. "Hey guys! So as most of you know the Winter Formal is this Friday!" There were a few cheers around the room and Brittany looked over at Santana.
Mr. Shue got a wide smile and laughed. "Well Figgins has been talking to me, and he offered," he takes a deep breath, clasping his hands together, "for the Glee Club to perform there!" There were a chorus of no's and a few genuinely happy responses. "Hey guys it could be a great opportunity. But I'm not forcing you to go. Whoever does go however might get a chance to sing to their date." He wiggled his eyebrows.
"Mr. Shue some of us don't have dates." Rachel pointed out, Quinn looked over at her.
Mr. Shue looked stumped. "Well Mr. S, I'm not saying that I'm going or anything." All eyes went on Brittany. "But Berry, you don't have to sing to a date, you don't even need to have one. I'm just saying that if I do happen to show up, I'm just gonna dance with other people's dates." She got a smug smile on her face and Puckerman whooped behind her, Brittany pumped her fist in the air a few times. Until she caught Santana looking at her a hurt expression evident on her face, Brittany looked down guiltily.
"Brittany's right guys, well not about the dancing with other people's dates, but you guys can do group numbers." He offered meekly. The rest of glee club was awkward to say the least.
It had been a few days and Brittany spent most of them avoiding Santana. Too nervous that she would try and ask her and then she would get declined. So here she was lying miserably on Faye's bed.
"Blondie I'm really sick of this self-pity you have on yourself." Faye said as she bounced in the room a dress dangling from her body. Her hair was pulled back in clips, the hair that wasn't was curled. Faye looked beautiful. "She accepted the bracelet right?" Faye said from her place by the mirror as she put earrings in. Brittany nodded even though she was pretty sure Faye couldn't see her. "Well then, why didn't you ask her?"
"It's too late." Brittany mumbles. "The dance is tonight, and besides I don't have anything to wear."
"You're really starting to sound like a girl."
Brittany sat up and looked at her. "You're really starting to look like one." Faye gasped and went towards Brittany pushing her back down on the bed.
"I guess I should say thanks." Faye went back to the mirror and put finishing touches with her lip gloss. "Zip me up?"
Brittany nodded and stood up heading towards the mirror. She stepped behind Faye grasping the zipper. "This action seems familiar." She teased.
Faye rolled her eyes, "Shut it Pierce."
"So Diana is the lovely date?" Brittany asked as she finished zipping her up. Faye nodded with a smile.
"I have a dress for you, you know. I could do your makeup; we still have 30 minutes till the dance." Faye offered.
Brittany looked away, "I don't even know if she's going."
"I heard her and Rachel talking. They're gonna do a group date or whatever. Woman empowerment and what not, and they plan on maybe singing at it." Faye shrugged. "And I'm sick of your moping okay? You lost her last time because you doubted yourself. I'm not letting it happen again. I can only take so much teenage angst." Brittany chuckled.
"And you're sure she's going?" Faye nodded. "Well let's see what you can do in 30 minutes."
Santana bit her lip as she looked at herself in the mirror. Some of her hair was pulled back on the top of her head, while the rest of her hair was splayed down her shoulders. Her dress was black and fit on every curve.
"You look amazing." Rachel said from behind her. Santana turned around to see Rachel in a pink dress a matching corsage on her wrist.
"You look great too Rachel." Santana complimented. Rachel gave her a small smile and gently took her hand.
"Ready to go?" Santana squeezed her hand gently and nodded.
"Do you think that-"
"I'm not sure; I don't really think dances are her or Quinn's thing." Rachel let out a breath hoping that Quinn wouldn't be there. She didn't know if she could face her in person.
Santana looked down a little disappointed. "It's just, she looked like she wanted to tell me something, and I feel like it was about the dance."
Rachel nodded, "Well maybe she thinks you hate her so she got cold feet."
Santana sighed, "I don't, I tried but I really don't." Santana subconsciously played with the bracelet on her wrist.
"She gave that to you didn't she?" Rachel said her eyes staring at the bracelet, Santana nodded. "Well if she's there how about you show her what she's missing?" Santana grinned and they both headed out the door.
The gym was set up with snowflakes dangling from the ceiling, the lighting was dim, and there were Christmas trees all around the room. Santana and Rachel linked arms as they headed into the room laughing. The DJ was in the front of the room, and Rachel headed to him to make some requests.
Santana sighed and sat at a table near the stage, watching all the couples dance to a fast pace song. "Somebody looks good." Santana jumped and turned around to see Diana in a dark purple dress.
"You too." Santana smiled back.
Diana grinned and stood in front of the brunette. "Care to dance then?"
Santana looked around, "Aren't you here with Faye?"
"Faye's already pre-occupied and it's a dance, so dance." Diana shimmied her hips. Santana looked over to see where Faye was just so she wouldn't get killed. "She's over there." Diana smiled. Santana looked over to see Faye and a blonde dancing off at the side. The blonde was in a dark blue dress and she was playfully grinding Faye. Santana tilted her head curiously. The blonde then did a spin and Santana noticed that it was Brittany.
"She's here?" Santana questioned surprised.
"Yeah, didn't you know? It took some convincing but she's here."
"I didn't." Santana replied sadly.
"Stop the pouting Santana." Diana took her hand. "Dance with me." She said dramatically. Santana laughed and twirled on the dance floor.
A slow song had come on later throughout the night and Santana parted with Diana and sat down at a table punch in hand. She was happy it wasn't spiked this year. She heard that Puckerman liked to spike it.
Brittany had parted with Faye and went to a table across the room from Santana.
Quinn sighed as she looked at the two and watched them give each other longing glances. She didn't notice the presence of another person. "They've been playing cat and mouse all night." Quinn mumbled to herself.
"It's sad actually." Quinn jumped and looked over to see Rachel. "It's obvious they wanted to go with each other. Brittany was just too scared to ask her."
Quinn stared intently at her, "Maybe she was scared that she would get rejected."
Rachel started at her, her gaze hardening. "Maybe if she asked she would actually find out that she would have said yes."
"Well maybe she was too afraid that she hated her."
"Maybe if she had just been honest from the beginning they would happily be dancing." Rachel spat.
"Dammit Rachel!" Quinn growled slamming her hand on the table. "I was going to ask you, but you said you wanted space!"
"It's been a few weeks Quinn." Rachel mumbled.
"How was I supposed to know?"
"I don't know, maybe if you weren't dangling off of Brittany you would have noticed." Rachel said bitterly.
"I love you." Quinn said exasperatedly. "I know I used to love her, but honestly she's not that hard to get over. I don't know what else I'm supposed to do to convince you that I only want you!"
"Why did you lie for so long?" Rachel asked quietly.
"I wasn't lying." Quinn replied. "You never asked me. It's not your fault Rachel, but that was the past okay? I want you in my future."
"Could have fooled me." Quinn growled and leaned over and kissed Rachel hard. Rachel sat there surprised but not before kissing her back fiercely.
"Do you believe me now?" Rachel nodded her head. They had a lot to talk about but this was definitely a good start.
It was getting later to the point where there was only an hour and thirty minutes left of the dance. Brittany and Santana continued to play cat and mouse; they would dance with other people, but stare at each other. When they sat down they would cast longing glances at each other.
Rachel, Quinn, Faye, and Diana let out a collective sigh while staring at the two girls that were currently at opposite sides of the room, but only had eyes for each other. "I'm depressed for them." Faye mumbled.
"Me too babe." Diana agreed.
"I seriously want to slap both of them." Quinn grumbled. Rachel continued to watch them. "Rach, is everything okay?"
"I want to complete this Sapphic circle." Rachel replied thoughtfully.
"I'm slightly offended." Faye mumbled.
Diana looked at her, "You're not."
Faye glared back, "I am a little."
"I have a fantastic idea." Rachel said suddenly sitting up.
"Rachel what-" But before Quinn could finish Rachel was standing up.
"Tell Brittany to get some lady balls, and I will give her a song of encouragement." Quinn nodded her head.
"What do we do?" Faye asked.
"Go make out in some corner or something." Rachel said absentmindedly heading towards the stage. Diana shrugged and took Faye's hand.
"You look miserable."
"Gee, thanks." Brittany drawled.
"Ask her to dance."
"She'll say no."
"Brittany I just got my mack on with Rachel for being forward. And you're just gonna sit here moping, I don't think so." Brittany looked at Quinn intently to see if she was lying, but saw only truth in her statement.
She sighed, "You can go now." Quinn rolled her eyes and walked away.
Brittany looked over at Santana to see her sipping her drink, she looked perfect. She desperately wanted to ask her to dance. Maybe Quinn and Faye were right, maybe she should just make a move. She watched Santana look around the room. She needed a slow song however, she didn't want to do a fast pace dance. As if someone up there was listening to her a guitar lowly chimed in.
Brittany looked over and watched everybody pair up. She watched Faye and Diana move to the dance floor, but she couldn't find Rachel anywhere. Brittany tilted her head, but looked over and saw Quinn watching the stage. The guitars smoothly played, as Rachel stepped out on the stage.
[Rachel]
Whenever I'm alone with you
Couples began to sway getting closer to each other, gliding across the dance floor.
You make me feel like I am home again
Brittany looked over at Santana only to find Santana staring right back at her. She offered the brunette a shy smile, and received one right back.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am whole again
Brittany took a deep breath, it was now or never, she couldn't have asked for a better song.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am young again
Santana watched Brittany, and noticed how she looked nervous but had a thoughtful expression.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am fun again
Santana chanced a glance at Rachel as she swayed slowly her eyes glued to Quinn. Quinn had a soft smile on her lips.
However far away
I will always love you
Kurt and Sam swayed to the music, Kurt had a proud smile on his face as Sam mouthed the lyrics.
However long I stay
I will always love you
Sugar dragged Harmony around the dance floor a wide smile on her lips, laughing every few seconds.
Whatever words I say
I will always love you
Brittany took in another deep breath fixing her dress, before standing up.
I will always love you
Santana watched the couples dance around and smiled every so often, but she couldn't help but stare longingly at them. She looked back up at Rachel dancing slowly to the instruments as it went into an interlude. After about a minute she opened her mouth to belt the words out.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am free again
Santana stared intently at Faye and Diana swaying and giggle, whispering into each other's ears. "Hey." Santana jumped, the voice was soft but it scared her nonetheless.
"Hi." Santana breathed as she looked up at Brittany. She looked beautiful.
"It's a dance, and I've heard that I'm a pretty good dancer." Brittany rambled nervously. Santana grinned at her. "What I'm trying to say is, Santana Lopez, would you like to dance?" Brittany shakily held out her hand as if waiting for her to slap it away.
Whenever I'm alone with you
You make me feel like I am clean again
"I would love to." Santana answered with a sweet smile, gently taking Brittany's hand and letting Brittany lead her to the floor.
However far away
Brittany let Santana place her left hand on top of her right, and they both put their other hands on the respective hip. Brittany slowly led Santana on the dance floor.
I will always love you
"You look beautiful." Brittany smiled at Santana. Santana blushed and muttered a 'thanks'.
However long I stay
I will always love you
The two continued to sway and both girls looked up at the same time connecting their eyes. The corners of Brittany's mouth tugged up and her heart swelled.
Whatever words I say
I will always love you
Santana bit her lip readjusting her hand in Brittany's, giving it a gentle squeeze.
I will always love you
There was a much longer musical interlude and Brittany looked intently at the brunette. The song was perfect, and Brittany knew it was the perfect moment to tell her how she felt. Santana watched Brittany open her mouth and internally panicked she didn't know if she could handle hearing it right now, she would break down. "No talking; just dancing." Santana muttered. She felt Brittany nod reluctantly.
However far away
I will always love you
As Rachel's voice got progressively higher Santana moved closer to Brittany brining both of her arms under Brittany's and hugging her tightly. She sighed happily and rested her head on the blonde's shoulder.
However long I stay
I will always love you
Brittany wrapped her arms around Santana's neck and gently rested her head on top of Santana's, placing a swift kiss on the top of her head.
Whatever words I say
I will always love you
The two were completely wrapped up in each other; anyone that looked in their direction could see it. Rachel looked over at the two of them happily.
I'll always love you.
I'll always love you.
I love you.
Brittany mouthed the words, even though she knew Santana couldn't see them. Santana felt Brittany's jaw move on top of her head and inhaled sharply. The music slowly came to an end and Rachel bowed slightly as people clapped.
Santana pulled away and looked at Brittany. "I-thank you." Santana said briefly. Brittany nodded her head. She watched as Santana scampered off and she internally groaned. The music turned into a fast pace song and Brittany let her head fall back.
"How goes it blondie?" Brittany turned around to see Faye.
"Well I thought it was going, but I guess it wasn't." Brittany clasped her hands together.
"Well I think it calls for another slow song." Faye winked at her and Brittany looked confused. "Berry might have just the song for you to sing."
"I think I have one of my own." Brittany said thoughtfully. "You wouldn't mind helping me would you?"
"For love? Of course, I'm all ears, what do I have to do?" Brittany grinned and tugged Faye towards the stage.
Brittany looked out into the crowd and wanted to run off the stage. "You got this Pierce. Who gives a fuck what they think?" Faye murmured. "You're doing it for her." Brittany looked out into the audience and saw Santana back at her table drinking her punch.
Brittany cleared her throat and grabbed the mic, nodding to Faye to start playing. Faye slowly began to strum her guitar.
[Brittany]
Mmmmhmmm Mmmm
You by the light is the greatest find
Santana looked up surprised to see Brittany up on the stage singing. She didn't recognize this song, however.
In a world full of wrong you're the thing that's right
Brittany looked over at Santana with a shy smile. Santana blushed and looked down.
Finally made it through the lonely to the other side
Brittany closed her eyes and placed her hands on either side of the microphone.
[Brittany and Faye]
You said it again, my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
Quinn and Rachel smiled proudly at Brittany as she sang. Diana looked lovingly at Faye, but not before grinning at Brittany.
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark,
Sugar swayed along with Harmony happily looking between the two. Sam and Kurt gave each other a subtle high five.
And I'm in love
Santana realized Brittany was looking right at her when she said it, and Santana played with her bracelet and felt her eyes tear up.
And I'm terrified.
For the first time and the last time
In my only life.
Santana watched Brittany sing and couldn't help but let her heart swell. She bit her lip and then pressed her lips together in a smile.
[Brittany and Faye]
This could be good
It's already better than last
And nothing's worse than knowing
You're holding back
Mercedes winked at Brittany and Brittany smiled briefly at the girl as she gave her a thumbs up.
I could be all that you needed
If you let me try
Santana nodded her head to the beat.
You said it again, my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark
Santana felt a few tears slip from her eyes as she clasped her hands together.
And I'm in love and I'm terrified
For the first time and the last time
In my only
Brittany glanced over and nodded her head to the beat, her eyes scanning over at the crowd as some wore shocked expressions, some looked disgusted, but most consisted of looks of admiration between the two girls.
I only said it 'cause I mean it
I only mean it 'cause it's true
So don't you doubt what I've been dreaming
'Cause it fills me up and holds me close
Whenever I'm without you
Brittany paused and looked down briefly, before gripping the mic tighter.
You said it again, my heart's in motion
Mike and Tina looked between the two as the couple danced on the floor; Tina sent Brittany a reassuring smile, as the blonde swayed on the stage.
Every word feels like a shooting star
Watching the shadows burning in the dark
I'm at the edge of my emotions
And I'm in love
And I'm terrified
Santana had tears freely running down her face and she laughed as Brittany winked at her.
For the first time and the last time
In my only life
As the music stopped everybody in the room roared with applause. Brittany looked bashful but bowed as she stepped off the stage. As she walked up to Santana she looked more and more worried and less confident then she had on stage.
Santana quickly wiped her tears and smiled at her. Brittany walked up to her and gently took her hands playing with the charms on the brunette's bracelet.
"What I've been trying to tell you Santana is…" She took a deep breath and looked up at the ceiling before looking back down at her, "I'm in love with you."
A/N: EEE! I had fun writing this one! Because BRITTANA! I guess this is kind of a cliffhanger, but don't kill me! I was gonna cut this in two parts originally, but that would have been rude. So I cut it here ;)
I'm excited for these next couple of Glee episodes, because, well BRITTANA! I will try and have the next chapter up before Saturday Night Glee-ver, but no promises!
Thank you for all the reviews, favorites, and alerts on ALL my stories!
Songs (I've been lazy and haven't done them):
Lovesong- Adele's Version (And yes the last chapter I used Leighton's version, because she is perfect. I used this one because Rachel did Adele so well with Jesse)
Terrified- Katherine Mcphee