Hey guys. Okay I know I really don't have an apology for not updating for freaking ages and I'm really sorry. I just couldn't seem to get this last chapter out. I think it was one of the hardest chapters and I'm still not satisfied but well I just felt I had to finish this now. I hope you enjoy :)
Oh and special thanks to my reviewers: ZflashGleek11,Snixx22,PaperRomance,Sam,HBob and crystalynn2006 !
Disclaimer: Glee is not mine!
5 years later
The sun is bursting through the window and illuminates a mob of blond hair. Brittany is lying in bed fast asleep. She starts to wake slowly because the warm sun is tickling her face.
She rolls over and looks over at the clock 10am. She has slept in again.
Nowadays she just needs more and more hours of sleep and is often tired. She slowly gets up for a shower.
Just clad in a towel she then makes her way out of the room and dresses in a pair of jeans and a comfortable hoodie before texting Quinn.
She was hungry and she Knew if she offered Quinn an all you can eat bacon breakfast she would be there in about 10 minutes.
Britt: Hey Q. How about some breakfast? Bacon Special at Marty's?
LucyQ: Be there in 10, no 5. See you there. -Q
That's how five minutes later both women found themselves at their favorite diner Marty's. It had this road trip diner charm but still looked decent and not run down. There about 4 rows of tables with fluffy couches to sit on. Two at either end of the cafe and two in the middle leaving rows to walk between them. The walls were colored a light blue and the light that fell through the huge windows made the room glow in a soothing shimmer. At the counter stood Eva their favorite waitress. She was about 50 years old and old Marty's wife. The diner was theirs but Eva still insisted that she can work some shifts so they don't have to search for more employes.
Quinn and Brittany had claimed a table at the big windows – their usual. As soon as Eva saw them she greeted them with a smile and a wave and turned to her husband in the kitchen and ordered two bacon specials before she made a hot chocolate wit extra marshmallows for Brittany and a herbal tea for Quinn.
"God Brittany the bacon special idea was great. I'm starving and really what's better than some crunchy bacon?" Brittany loved because Quinn practically drooled while she spoke.
"Yeah I kinda really wanted to eat bacon today and who else would I want to get my bacon on with?" both women laughed at her faux ghetto speak.
Both women chatted and waited until Eva came with their usual drinks and plates full of bacon and eggs.
"Here you are girls." She said.
"Thanks Eva" was all Quinn could get out before she stuffed her mouth with bacon. She kind of looked like a hamster, with her cheeks puffed out to get all the bacon in her waiting mouth.
Eva and Brittany exchanged an amused look before the older woman left and Brittany dug in her own breakfast.
After Quinn's plate was wiped clean of bacon and only her eggs remained Quinn could actually start to talk and think again. It was cute in a way.
"So Britt how are you?" Quinn tried to sound nonchalant. She hadn't forgotten what day today was and neither had Brittany.
"I'm fine Quinn really." she smiled at her friend and looked her directly into the eyes to show her that she was telling the truth.
"Sorry for me asking B but today is the five year anniversary of the trial and I just worry about you. I know that for some time now you have been fine but I still worry." She bit her lip, "I don't want you to end up in this dark place again." Quinn looked kind of anxious talking about Brittany's mental state. But Brittany knew that her doubts and fears weren't unreasonable. After the trial she had kind of broken this huge ban Kyle had over her but it still wasn't over. She started then to slowly integrate in society again. And up until one year ago she went to sessions with kyle once a month. There were many ups and downs. Quinn would never forget, it was about one and a half years after the trial they were at a night club dancing the night away because just some months prior Brittany had the courage and the urge to dance again. Then some guy started to try to dance with her and she kept her cool really well and told him she wasn't interested but the guy was persistent and wouldn't back of and tried to feel her up that's when some kind of flipped switched in Brittany and she ran out of the club all the way home and shut herself in the bedroom. It took them hours to coax her out of there and stop her sobbing and embarrassment because I her own words she was still "such a wreck". Half a year later Brittany scratched at a guys face who touched her breast unintentionally in the subway.
But these were all small set backs and now she had been living for three years without any set backs or panic attacks or anything of the sort.
She had almost reverted back to the person she was before. And Brittany found that this almost was not even bad. She was still bubbly, lively and sweet Brittany but there was a new maturity to her. She was stronger and more confident in herself.
"Yeah I know Q but thanks to a certain whipped lawyer Kyle has at least about 20 more years to go if not life imprisonment. But really today it not about the sentence for me. I guess I kind of feel like this is a day I should celebrate. I know it sounds weird but five ears ago on this day was the time I really found myself again and stopped running. I know everyone was always telling me I could do this but that was the day it just clicked. Without this day I might still be in Danny#s apartment wasting away. You know what I never told anyone? " Quinn looked up surprised and slowly her eye brow made her way upwards. A gesture to tell her to continue.
"I was there at the trial. I sat in the back and watched." Quinn's eyes almost bulged out of her sockets. She didn't know what to say.
"But... How .. We didn't tell you..." Brittany grinned at her friend.
"Well you know with my top spy quality's I got the information. Well not really I just overheard Danny talking to Santana on the phone and decided that I had to be there. And I don't regret a thing because this decision kind of saved me." she stared out of the window , "But not only that but you and Mike saved me. Fighting against kyle in court. Mike was so brave. And then Santana well you know her Quinn, she is such a softie but when it counts she fights like a lion and is brave for everyone around her. I can never thank her enough. Since I know you helped her a lot little Lion Quinn you are also a big part of this. I can never give you back what you all gave me but I think we could kind of celebrate today together and I could start giving back by buying your bacon for you." Quinn had watery eyes and looked at Brittany lovingly.
"Britt you know we all would do it over and over again right? You are the sister I never had and Santana well I always tell her she's my long lost brother to tease her but really you guys are my best friends. My family so never think about giving me anything back. You would have done the same for me anytime." At that Brittany had to smile because she knew Quinn was right. In a heartbeat both her and Santana would have helped their friend in any way they could. Just like Quinn said they are family and family comes first.
"You can bet on it Q. Just as you said we are practically sisters and you and Santana well you are like bros or something, always calling each other out on your shit or sitting down and just drown stuff in alcohol." Both women smiled at each other their eyes locked on each other conveying trust and friendship and love for one another..
At that moment Brittany's phone beeped. She quickly got it out of her pocket and saw that it was from Santana.
San: Britt I'll be home at about four. How about I make us some nice dinner and we get our cuddle on and watch a movie?
Britts: Hey :) Sounds perfect to me. See you later. Love you!
Brittany smiled to herself for a while, that is until Quinn cleared her throat loudly and she remembered that she wasn't alone.
"Sorry just San. She'll be home about 4 and make us some dinner."
"She's really spoiling you rotten isn't she? You have her so whipped!" Quinn laughed and Brittany just smirked. "Well some people just play their cards well." That made Quinn laugh even harder because she could just picture Santana trying to put her foot down and Brittany sending her adorable pout, thus making Santana incapable of refusing her almost anything.
"Talking about whipped B have you and Santana talked about getting married or something? I mean given the situation I thought she would have popped the question by now." Brittany's eyes widen comically.
"Has she told you that she wants to propose? I mean we haven't talked about it and well you know I don't know if she wants to marry at all. I mean we are happy and …." Quinn stopped Brittany's rambling.
"B relax it was just a question. I just always thought Santana would marry you before. But I mean you are right you don't have to and all." She paused a moment and looked up at Brittany with soft eyes. "It's just you both have been through hell and back and in spite of that both of you are still together. In my opinion you are now stronger than ever. So I just thought if someone has proven that there is a forever and happily ever after then it's you two."
Brittany smiled over at Quinn and took her hand. She gave her hand a small squeeze and then said: "Quinn that was one of your corniest speeches yet." And then smiled up at the blond, who got beet red. "But I think it's cute and thank you. For believing in me and Santana. But really geez enough with the sentimental stuff for now. It's already 12.30 pm and I really need to get home and take a nap before San gets home. Don't want to be all grumpy you know." Quinn smiled shook her head laughing and asked Eva for the check but Brittany got ahead of her and handed Eva the money and a small tip. Eva didn't like that they gave her tips at all but Brittany insisted that the left her at least a small tip. She said goodbye to Marty and she and Quinn went their separate ways home.
When the blond arrived home it was 13 pm so she decided to take a nap before Santana got home. She went to their bedroom put on a pair of fluffy sweats and cuddled into Santana's pillow. When Brittany opened her eyes it was because there was a heavenly smell wafting through their apartment. When she turned to look at the clock it was 5 pm, which meant Santana was home already and probably cooking. Brittany got up and made her way outside of their bedroom and into the kitchen. Santana stood in front of the stove stirring something. Brittany made her way over to her girlfriend and hugged her from behind. At first Santana wanted to hit whoever was behind her with the wooden spoon she had in her hand but as soon as she smelled the distinct smell of Brittany she relaxed.
"Hey sleepy head. How are you today?" with that the brunette turned in Brittany's arms and planted a soft kiss on the blonde's lips.
"Mhh I'm great today. I had a bacon special breakfast with Quinn and well when I got back I wanted to take a short nap but you see how well that turned out." Santana chuckled pecked Brittany's lips again and turned to face the stove again.
"I hope you have some appetite left because I'm making spaghetti with meatballs for dinner and for dessert I have some Häagen Dazs Vanilla Caramel Brownie." Brittany's eyes lit up at the mention of her favorite dish and ice-cream. She let out a little squeal hugged Santana and kissed her lips while mumbling "You are the best." into her lips. That caused a dopey grin to stretch on Santana's face. She returned to her cooking and ordered Brittany to sit down and rest in the living room.
Now that she was alone again Santana was worried. She wanted to make sure Britt was okay. She was afraid that many bad emotions could come to the surface today and she was kind of afraid of a set back. Granted Brittany had been "clear" for three years now but Santana always got a little edgy today and especially the day the actual shooting happened. She shrugged these thoughts off for now and concentrating on serving dinner.
She sat the plates out in the living room and put a single white candle on their table. When all was set and Santana was satisfied with the whole set up she got Brittany and set her down pouring her a glass of apple juice.
Brittany smiled sweetly at Santana and both of them dug into their dinner talking about Santana's day at the firm. She was now a fully fledged lawyer. After Brittany's trial she went back to law school but luckily she didn't have to retake the courses she did before Brittany's incident. So now she was working in a small but rising law firm. She didn't want to work for Quinn- at least not now. She wanted to make a name for herself. Today was a slow day and she had been sitting in her office all day going over contracts.
After dinner they put their plates into the dishwasher, grabbed their ice-ream and cuddled up on the couch. Santana's left arm was around Brittany's shoulder and the blonde's head rested on Santana's shoulder. The brunettes other arm was wrapped around Brittany's upper body holding her close. They sat in comfortable silence until Santana started talking.
"Are you okay Britt?" Brittany sighed She knew Santana was asking about this particular day because really although Santana thought she was subtle she had been asking every year about how she felt on that day as well as the day of the shooting.
"San I'm fine really. I told you if I feel bad I will tell you immediately." Brittany tried to soothe the brunettes nerves.
"I'm sorry for asking you this again but you know I don't want to lose you again and well I have to look out for my family. And that means both of you." Brittany smiled as Santana's hand slowly rubbed her small but noticeable baby bump.
They both knew they wanted to have kids and at first Santana was doubtful if it was wise for Brittany to carry their child but the blond was sure about this. She didn't want what happened to her dictate her life. And if she was honest since she knew she loved Santana she wanted to have a family with her and have their baby. And eve now that wish was steel there that's why after Santana had a steady job with good income and Brittany was promised a spot at Mike's studio until she was too pregnant they had several inseminations done and well seeing Brittany's stomach it definitely worked. Brittany went to monthly check us with Kyle to ensure the health of both Brittany and the baby and well Santana had been even more concerned and sweet than ever.
"I know but I just told you we are fine. You pamper us all the time San. We are perfectly fine and you shouldn't worry so much. Enjoy the days we have to ourselves because when the little one is out we will have our hands full." Santana's eyes glowed with excitement.
"I wouldn't have it any other way B." She kissed her again on the lips then, the forehead and both eyes. Brittany sighed content and snuggled up further into Santana's embrace. When she thinks back she would never have imagined that her life would turn out like this. Well probably with her and Santana being together and all but all the kyle drama were never part of the plan. But now she all of this behind her she tries to think about the things it showed her. Brittany had never been closer to Quinn and Santana and her were stronger than anyone. Although her life had a horrible deep cut she still loved it and she was so grateful for all the people who made that possible for her. She wondered what life still had in store for her. But she couldn't guess how close the future was because Santana in that moment thought to her jacket pocket were a gorgeous wedding band waited to be put on a delicate finger.
A/N: Thank you all for reading. I really enjoyed this little "adventure" and I hope you had as much fun reading as I had writing this.
P.S. Hope you could handle the fluff and all. I just thought after I put these people through hell they deserve a really fucking cotton candy melting happy end^^