Chapter 28
"Santana?"
"You not gonna let me in? Quinnie." Quinn slowly moved out the way of the door. Rachel's place had gone silent. Everyone from the living room had got up and all crowded near Quinn and Santana.
Santana sauntered in, taking a swig of the bottle in her hand. She slammed the bottle down on the coffee table and threw her hands in the air.
"Ding dong, the whore is here!" Santana laughed, but everyone else just stood there staring at her. Santana stopped laughing and looked at the group before her. "What's wrong with you guys? I thought this was supposed to be a party for the vertically challenged troll herself. The bearded midget, Rachel Berry." Santana laughed at her own joke, and took another chug of her drink.
"Santana, what are you doing here?" Sam asked, moving in front of Brittany who had her head resting on Mercedes' shoulder.
"Trouty Mouth! I didn't even know you were here!" Sam sighed and shook his head.
"Sam's right Santana, I didn't invite you." Rachel stood next to Sam.
"Well that was rude Berry, I thought we were friends."
"We were, but not when you're like... this." Rachel used her hands to motion to Santana.
Santana shrugged and took a seat on the sofa, putting her feet up on the coffee table. Rachel and Sam turned round to the others and they all stood in a big circle. The liars weren't quite sure what was going on so they stayed quiet. Puck had his arm wrapped protectively around Quinn's shoulder and Quinn found comfort in it. Rachel noticed Spencer and the other liars quiet.
"Hey, Spence are you okay? You guys seem quiet."
"Yeah I'm okay, I'm guess we are just confused with what's going on."
"Santana and Brittany had a…" Rachel wasn't sure what to call it, but Tina came to her rescue.
"An argument." Tina nodded to Rachel who silently thanked Tina.
"It wasn't an argument." Brittany's worn voice corrected. "She broke up with me." Brittany moved away from Mercedes and stood in the middle of everyone. "I appreciate you guys trying to help, but she's not going to forgive me." Brittany pointed over to the sofa. Santana sat on the sofa watching them. When they all looked over she waved at them and gave a sarcastic grin. Everyone turned back and there was a silent pause before Kurt spoke up.
"Well I think we should forget about all this for tonight. It's Rachel big weekend and we should have some fun." Everyone nodded in agreement, they decided to stay in the kitchen instead of going to sit with Santana. Brittany left though, and went to go to Santana and her's room. Emily was going to after her but Toby stopped her and said it wouldn't have been a very good idea and that they needed some time.
There was a knock on the door, Spencer offered to go answer it but Blaine beat her to it.
"Food is here!" Blaine called into the kitchen. "And your friends! Aria and Ezra!" He walked over to the table in the kitchen and put down the 5 pizzas they had ordered. Caleb carried the sides and Puck paid. Ezra and Aria followed them in and greeted everyone.
"Good! I'm starving!" Hanna moaned, causing everyone to laugh. "What? What did I say?" Hanna questioned defensively.
"Nice to see you to Han!" Aria laughed. Hanna just shrugged and dove straight in for a slice. Santana had left the apartment to "get away from these freaks" but Brittany still hadn't come out of her room.
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"Let's go out!" Sam suggested. They had finished the food and were sitting around drinking in silence. There was music playing the background but no one was really paying attention.
"I don't know, I don't really want to." Hanna answered.
"I wouldn't mind going out." Toby offered.
"Yeah, me either." Artie agreed.
"What about you babe?" Sam asked Mercedes.
"Can go out if you want, I think I'm with Hanna on this one. I'd rather stay here." Sam nodded and gave Mercedes a kiss.
"I'm always up for a good time going out!" Puck grinned, he looked at Quinn who just laughed at him.
"Why don't you guys just go out?" Aria suggested.
"Yeah, that's a good idea. We can have another girly night." Alison winked making the guys laugh.
"That sounds good to me." Caleb agreed.
"Yeah me too." Rachel said. "As long as you boys make it to my opening night I'm fine. It is a Friday night after all!" The boys cheered and got up to leave.
Just as Puck was walking out the door, Quinn pulled him back and kissed him. It was full of passion, even if it only lasted for a few seconds it was filled with love. Quinn leaned into his ear and husked:
"Be good." Before she walked away to join the girls. Rachel watched the interaction and couldn't help but feel hurt. Puck left with a grin on his face.
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"Let's do karaoke!" Rachel shouted. It had been an hour since the guys left and the girls had drunk a lot. The other girls cheered in response and Rachel began to set up the karaoke. Emily wasn't as enthusiastic as the others, she felt bad for Brittany and even it though wasn't her problem she wanted to fix it. Alison hadn't spoke to her since when they got here and she couldn't help but feel Alison pulling away. Emily made up her mind, she was going to sort out Brittany and Santana. Emily stood up and walked over to Brittany's room.
She gently knocked on the door before pushing it open. She found Brittany sitting curled up on the bed hugging one of Santana's jumpers.
"Hey Brittany." Emily smiled at Brittany when she looked up. Brittany gave a weak smile but didn't say anything. Emily felt slightly awkward but she moved over to sit on the bed next to Brittany anyway. "How are you?" Emily asked, knowing it was a stupid question but she didn't know what else to say. Brittany shrugged and hugged the jumper tighter. "Have you spoken to Santana?" Brittany was still for a moment but eventually shook her head. "Maybe you should call her?" Brittany looked at Emily as if she was crazy. "What?" Emily asked confused.
"I can't just call her… this is Santana." Brittany voice was weak and barely audible.
"I might not know you two very well, but it's clear she loves you and nothing is going to change that." Emily placed a supportive hand on Brittany's knee.
"What about Dani?" Brittany asked, moving slightly to sit up a bit.
"Dani is Santana's ex, I don't know if she went to Dani's after you she left you but she came back to you." Brittany nodded and the air went quiet. Brittany leaned head on Emily's shoulder and Emily placed her arm around Brittany's shoulders.
"So you think I should call her?" Brittany looked up at Emily and Emily nodded. Brittany leaned over Emily and took her phone off the bed side table. Brittany scrolled through her contacts until she saw Santana's name. Her finger hovered over the name, but she pressed it and put the phone up to her ear. After a few rings a voice rang through the speaker.
"Brittany?"
"Santana."
"What the matter Brittany?"
"I miss you." The other end was quiet for a moment before Santana spoke again.
"Me too. I'm really sorry for what I've done. I'm an idiot, and I hope you know that."
"I know." Brittany giggled.
"God I love your giggle."
"So are you still drunk?" Brittany asked more cautiously.
"Not so much anymore. I bumped into Puck and Toby and they helped sober me up."
"That's good then. Where are you now?"
"I'm at Mercedes. I didn't think I should go back to Rachel's."
"Yeah, Quinn is really pissed at you."
"She has a right, I am such a douche."
"You're not, I should have believed you and trusted you."
"No Britt, it's my fault. Don't blame this on you."
"But –"
"No Britt. This was my entire fault and I am going to make it up to you." Brittany was quiet for a moment before she spoke.
"So I know you wasn't you weren't cheating on me, but did you go and see Dani… after you broke up with me?" Santana didn't answer straight away. "Tell me the truth please San." Santana couldn't lie to Brittany. She couldn't.
"I think so… all I can remember is going to the nearest lesbian bar and getting absolutely wasted. Then I got into a bar fight and got kicked out. Then I went to a house."
"Ohh okay, I think you went to Dani's because you didn't come to Rachel's or Mercedes'."
"Brittany, I swear she doesn't mean anything to me! I love you! Only you!" Santana was practically shouting down the phone now.
"San it's okay, I know."
"It's not okay though . I am the shittiest girlfriend ever and hate that. You deserve the best of everything Britt and I'm going to prove it to you. I am going to prove I can be the one you want and need."
"You are the only one I need. I love you Santana Lopez."
"I love you Brittany Susan Pierce."
"So will I see you tomorrow?"
"Definitely baby." Brittany giggled.
"I wish I could kiss you right now."
"You are going to have to wait until you make it up to me." Brittany said in a mock-stern voice.
"I know, I know. See you soon Britt-Britt."
And with that Brittany hung up the phone.
"All better?" Emily asked, smiling.
"Yes, thank you for making me call her! You are a great friend." Brittany hugged Emily as a thank you.
"Should we get back to the other girls?" Brittany nodded. The two got up and left the room to join the girls.
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"There you are!" Quinn shouted running over to Brittany. "Are you okay?" Quinn asked pulling away from the hug. Brittany nodded in response.
"I'm alright thanks to Emily." Brittany took Emily's hand in her own and linked their fingers. The other girls had stopped what they were doing and gathered around Brittany, Quinn and Emily.
"What was thanks to Emily?" Aria asked.
"She made me call Santana." Brittany smiled. She hadn't let go of Emily's hand. Alison noticed their hands and started to get jealous.
"How did it go?" Tina asked.
"Good. Really good in fact." Brittany was still was grinning.
"That's good then!" Mercedes smiled.
"Em always was a good old romantic." Hanna winked at Emily causing Emily to blush.
"So where is Santana?" Quinn asked changing the conversation.
"She's at Mercedes-"
"Wait. What?" Mercedes questioned.
"She said that she didn't think it was a good idea to come back here."
"Oh that's fair." Spencer nodded.
"But she is coming to the show tomorrow." Brittany added.
"Ohh that's good." Rachel smiled.
"We should probably get some rest then. Since it's your show tomorrow." Aria nudged Rachel in the side causing her to laugh.
"Aria's right. I get moody without enough sleep!" Hanna said.
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"5 minutes until show time Miss Berry!" Rachel was in her dressing room, ready to go and perform for her opening night.
"You can do this Rachel. You have worked your tiny little arse off for this. Don't let anyone stop you. Don't let anything stop you. You can this." Rachel stood up from her chair and headed for the stage. The curtains were shut, but she could hear the audience on the other side. She pictured where her friends were sitting. The 3rd and 4th rows in the centre block. If she needed support she would look over to them. She could do this.
The curtain rose and the spotlight hit her. It was hot and blinded her for a moment but she could see faces looking up at her. The music started and her mouth opened. Words flew out and she was singing. She knew what she was doing because of all the rehearsals. Everything seemed so real. It was real. This was her Broadway début.
But the music stopped and the lights went out. There was a scream and then a gasp. Rachel turned round and gasped herself. There was an image being projected onto the setting behind her.
You play by my rules bitches. New York is the big apple and you've taken a bite. Sweet dreams!
Kisses –A xox
The End.
A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of updates lately but i was having a shit time. This is the end of New York, New York. I may do a sequel but i'm not sure yet. It depends if i have enough time, i don't want to start something i can't finish so i may just do one-shots to do with PLL and Glee pairings i like. If you have any advice (good/bad) i would like to hear it. What do you guys want?
Thanks for reading! i love you guys so much!
