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Chapter Twenty Nine: Forever

"You know if we're late, Q's gonna kill us."

Britt muttured, wandering up behind me. My eyes scanning over the hills of Ohio through the patio doors. A pair of long, slender arms curled themselves around my waist, intertwining our fingers that were pressed too my stomach.

The sensation she gave me whenever we touched always surpised me; it was like thousands of fireworks going off combined with jolts of electricity shooting around my body and forming butterflies in my stomach. The effect she had on me was crazy, even after all these years. She placed her head on my shoulder, tilting her head slightly to whisper in my ear;

"It's beautiful."

I turned in her embrace, smiling as I looked into her gorgeous eyes that made my heart melt every single time I gazed into them.

"Compared to you, it's nothing."

I replied pressing my lips to hers. She smiled into the kiss, I deepened it by sliding my hand up the back of her neck, securing her face to mine. Her tongue flicked against my lips, asking for access and I complied; parting our mouths. It entered slowly, soothing and massaging my own tongue. If I'd died in that moment I would've died the happiest woman in the world. I could kiss her all day, every day. I tickled my fingertips up and down her sides, feeling her shiver at the touch.

"Santana… We've gotta go." She murmured into my lips, before returning them once more.

"I know." I replied; kissing her again.

"No, seriously San."

"Then stop kissing me."

I teased, parting our lips and staring into her eyes. She groaned slightly and placed her lips against mine again.

"That's not fair." Her breathing was heavy against my bottom lips, I licked my lips and her hand pressed against the small of her back while the other was brushing a lock of hair behind my ear, her finger stroked along my jawline before pulling it back to her mouth.

"Okay, okay, okay." I shivered before pulling my face more than five inches away, so a little bit of temptation was taken away. I stared at her and she sighed, before I nuzzled my face into the crook of her neck, peppering kissing along her throat and collarbone. She placed a single kiss to my forehead and released me from her grasp.

"Let's go." She said, taking my hand and linking our fingers. I grabbed my keys and clutch bag before heading out the door of the apartment. No, scratch that. Our apartment.

Britt and I had a very long, long discussion about our situation. I'd texted Artie a short text saying thank you, and he replied saying 'It was the right thing to do.' I never really liked Artie but he had a good heart, and returned me my soulmate, and for that I was forever thankful to him. A week after our talk, I decided to move back to Lima so I could be close to Britt once again - due to my superstar status the newspapers had gone crazy about questioned everything to do with my move, yet only one Gossip Express had got it right, the guy who interviewed me at the MTV awards.

I bought a house a few blocks away from the town centre; away from any learing eyes but close enough that I could walk there if needed. This life was so different from the city life I'd become accustomed too. I could hear birds chirping, there were no helicopters and airplanes flying overhead constantly and no traffic noises. At first it freaked me out, but having Brittany comfort me wasn't exactly the worst thing.


"Move in with me b-baby." I muttered into Britt's lips, slurring my words.

"You seriously need a tic-tac San." She giggled; I slapped my hand over my mouth and I felt a flush cross my cheeks with embarrasment.

"You're so cute when you're embarrased S." She leant forward, giving me an eskimo kiss. I could tell that she was completely sober. "Come on, lets get you home."

She piled me into the car, laying me over the back seat. When I blinked, I was back in my bed, curled up against her warm, slender body. My palm pressed flat against her stomach and she pulled me tighter, shuddering under my touch.

"Mo-move in with my baaaaby." I sung the last word in harmony; since high school I'd transformed from a hysterical, crying drunk to a happy one.

"Ask me again in the morning, when you're sober." She replied; I tilted my head and gave her a curious expression. She only thought I was saying this because I was drunk, but truth me told I'd been thinking about it ever the relationship talk.

"Okay Britt Britt. I looooovveeee youuuu." Once again the words escaped my mouth in song.

"I love you too Sanny." She pressed a kiss to my hair and we both fell asleep, tangled in each others limbs.


The next morning I woke up, with an elephant stamping in my head - and I asked her to move in with me. She obliged happily; rewarding me with a very lengthy hot make out session after tackling me to the living room floor with excitement. Apparently she did think I was only asking her because of dutch courage.

We arrived at the church. It was a rather large hall, the ceilings reached high up; almost twenty five feet. There were white and lilac banners hanging from the awnings and what looked like hundreds of people sat in the seats available. Quinn's mom grabbed our elbows as soon as we walked through the door, directing us towards the back room where Q was.

"YOU'RE LATE!" She screamed, turning to Britt and I.

"Sorry, traffic." Britt whispered, winking at me. It's not like we could tell her that we were getting our sweet lady kisses on, and we got distracted so we late left.

"Okay. Well how do I look?"

I examined her dress, a simple frock, knee length and strapless. It pushed her bust up, but not in a slutty way. The lace material hung gently around her hips, pulling in slightly at her waist. Her make up was light, but enhanced her cheekbones and made her teeth sparkle even more so than usual.

"Gorgeous." Brittany breathed; stealing the words from my mouth.

"Agreed, you look stunning Q." A single tear fell down her cheek as she grinned and pulled us in to a tight embrace.

"How you feeling?" I asked, knowing if it was me I'd probably be scared shitless.

"Nervous. But this is what I want."

"You know that's a lot of Berry to handle. You're stuck with her forever." I teased, jabbing her lightly in the stomach.

"That's the best part." She gleamed with love, there was a glow about her that made me realise how in love with Rachel she really was.


Ten minutes later Britt and I were positioned at the back of the church, behind the closed doors which lead to the church. I twisted my head to look at Britt, her golden locks fell over her shoulders in loose curls; a white lily behind her ear. Her dress was exactly the same as mine; cut off above the knee, frilly bottom and pulled in at the waist, enhancing cleavage - but she looked a thousand times better than I ever could. Her eyes sparkled as she watched me eyeing her up.

"San?" She said; her eyesbrows lifting slightly to question my stare.

"You look so beautiful Britt. You're going to take the lime light away from Q." I winked, before taking a step towards her and placing my hands on her hips, tugging her forward.

"You obviously haven't looked in a mirror Miss Lopez." She pressed her finger to my nose and gave me a quick kiss on the lips. "Now back in positions, if those doors open and we're making out; Q's gonna be pissed."

A giggle slipped through my lips and I stood back to my original position. The music played and one by one Britt and myself walked down the centre aisle; clutching a bunch of flowers and heading towards Rachel who was already stood at the front under an awning covered with bluebells and forget-me-nots. As we reached the front, we stood side by side and I glanced to see the beam on Rachel's face as Q sauntered down the aisle. I felt like I was intruding as they looked at each other; the way the looked at each other was just undescribable.

"Everlasting love, faithful love, true love and undying hope. Good choice of flowers." Britt whispered; I smiled at her whilst gazing lovingly into her baby blue eyes, watching the love reflected right back at me with a sparkle.

The ceremony went smoothly, no-one interrupted and they both said I do. Giving each other the sweetest and most romantic kiss I'd ever seen between them. As they walked down the aisle the clutched onto each others hands like they'd never be able to let go; Britt and I followed behind, linking pinkies so we didn't steal the 'orangelight' (as Brittany had accidently called it, instead of limelight) and we headed off to the reception.


Their first dance was interesting; they'd never really been dancers but it didn't matter all that much with the look they were giving each other. It was so heart felt and overwhelming that I actually had to divert my stare to the blonde standing next to me - but then again it wasn't a bad thing. Brittany led me by the hand onto the dancefloor when the next song started, she wrapped her arms around my waist, locking them together at the small of my back before resting her forehead against mine. I slid my arms up her shoulders and cupped the back of her neck, securing her forehead to mine. I recognised the song from Nationals back when we were Juniors. The lyrics flowed out the speakers;

Baby 'cause I don't need,
Anything else but your love,
Nothing but you means a thing to me,
I'm incomplete,
When you're not there,
Holding me, touching me elsewhere,
All of the rest could just disappear,
And I wouldn't even care,
As long as you're there.

I gazed into her eyes, mouthing a long with the words and she tightened her grip on me, flushing our til there was nothing between us. The moment was so perfect I could've just stayed there for days.

"I love you Santana Lopez."

I could see the sincerity gloss over her blue orbs as she spoke the words. The corners of her mouth raised, ending in a sweet smile.

"I'll love you forever."

My heart flipped; I couldn't believe that even after all this time she could still make me catch my breath. The butterflies in my stomach multiplied and banged heavily against the sides, the smile that crossed my face was uncontrollable.

"As I love you Brittany Susan Pierce. Forever and always."

I murmured before moving my face closer to hers, allowing our noses to touch before I brushed my lips against hers - not enough so that it was a kiss, but enough to show her all the emotions I felt for her. My eyes fluttered open as I tried to speak;

"Always and forever. Now shut up and kiss me." She whispered; leaving a smile on my face as she pressed her lips to mine.

She made my whole body buzz, the effects her lips had on my skin was amazing. She caught my bottom lip between her lips; and I slipped my tongue against Britt's top lip, tasting the champagne that we'd drunk whilst toasting to the two blushing brides. I felt her smile against my mouth and I breathed out. A sigh, a small sound that erupted from the back of my throat; like a lump had been removed.

"By the way, I have a surprise for you when we get home." I breathed, seeing the grin widen as she excitedly hopped up and down.

"Can I have it now?"

"Not now Britt Britt, it's special." I replied, watching her lower lip jutt out slightly. I kissed her once, the lip retreating and curving into another smile.

"Okayyyy." She trailed out the last letter, giving in to my kiss and rejection.

We danced for the next couple of minutes before I took Q for a spin, while Britt and Berry twirled.

"Thank you San." Q muttered; dipping her head.

"For what?" I answered, slightly confused by her thanks.

"For everything." She smiled, gratitude pasted her face. Before I could reply she was whirled away by Berry and my blonde was in my arms. I nuzzled my face into the crook of her neck and inhaled; dancing slowly to the music.


The rest of the evening passed by incredibly quickly, we all waved as Quinn and Rachel got in their limo and disappeared into the night; Q had been excited as Berry decided not to tell her where they were going for the night. My beautiful blonde source had been told and apparently it was on a boat or something supposedly romantic.

We all left and Britt and I returned home, changing into pyjamas before snuggling up on the sofa to watch a movie. I didn't actually watch most of it in the end, because I couldn't take my eyes off the beautiful blonde that kept giggling and scrunching her nose, 'aww'ing every now at then at cute parts. She was so adorable, without even meaning it to be. I reached out my hand and brushed a piece of hair that hung in front of her face, behind her ear.

She turned and smiled at me, before crawling up in between my legs, which were either side of her, and pressing our bodies together. Her hands either side of my head, against the arm of the sofa, propping herself up. One of my hands found its way round to the small of her back to pull her closer, whilst the other ran over her lips slowly, marvelling at the shape and colour, just replaying the feel and taste in my head.

I licked my lips before leaning in and peppering small kisses around her mouth and chin, causing her to giggle like a child who was being tickled. I laughed before placing soft, small kisses at each corner of her mouth and nuzzling my nose against her cheek. She returned the pepper kisses, but from my neck up to my earlobe before placing a single kiss to the tip of my nose.

The moment was so intimate, but not in a sexual way - it was expressing our feelings through tiny, childish kisses. She then pressed a single kiss to my closed mouth, her lips moving gently against mine. My head swam as this wasn't a lustful kiss or one that was heading towards sex, and I moaned into her mouth with the thought. I blushed as I realised how loud the moan had been. Britt smiled into the kiss before placing her lips on my cheeks where the blush was visible. I brought my fingertips up to her jawline, slightly carressing them before returning her lips to mine one more time, my body poured against Brittany's soft warm one like liquid as our legs tangled together, her hands sliding into my hair and keeping my mouth to hers. Our hips collided and I could hear my heart race faster as hers did, while her tongue stroked mine gently.

I sighed as our lips parted, lungs searching for breath. She opened her eyes and stared into mine, sending a delicious shiver over my skin - goosebumps forming all over my limbs. She slid slightly down my body, yawning and cuddling into my body. I tickled down her arms from her shoulders down, and locked our fingers together as my palm pressed against the back of her hand. Only then did I realise I probably should've asked her what it was about; but as I opened my mouth, a tiny snore escaped her lips and that she was long gone into a deep sleep.

As the credits started to roll I pushed up on my elbows, attempting to slide off the sofa whilst placing her gently back down - and also trying not to wake her up. I felt like Superwoman as I managed to do all of those successfully, multi-tasking was another skill I possessed - but that was probably due to my gender. She rolled over and exhaled heavily; mumbling my name in her sleep, which created chaos in my stomach as the butterflies return and fluttered around.

I crept up the stairs; into the bedroom before preparing the bed to put Britt in. I looked back quickly to check Britt hadn't walked in before peering into the side table drawers to make sure my surprise was in there. Smiling after seeing it, I walked downstairs to wake Britt up. Coincidently she was just reaching her arm out around her to find me, at her disappointment of not meeting my body she cracked open her eyes and spoke;

"Sanny?"

I approached the back of the sofa as she looked the opposite direction, slowly placing my palm into hers which was elevated into the air. She flinched at the contact, scared by it.

"I'm here baby." I smiled, twisting our fingers together. She grinned back before yawning and stretching. "Come on now sleepy, lets put you to bed."

I walked round the front of the sofa and twisted her legs off the edge before hoisting her them around my waist and lifting her off the sofa. Her cheek rested against my shoulder, her breath was slow as it tickled my neck. I walked up the stairs with ease, luckily Britt was light before lowering her slowly onto the bed and removing her clothing. She shivered as my nails grazed gently against her thighs whilst pulling up her pyjama short shorts, knowing she loved that sensation.


After pulling her tank top over her drooped body, I pushed her backwards further on the bed and under the covers, tucking her in. I backed into the bathroom slowly as her breathing became light again; signifying she'd fallen asleep again. Brushing my teeth, I tied up my hair into a high ponytail and changed into my own pyjama short shorts and tank top. I crawled back into bed slowly; in attempt to spoon Britt. But at the dip of the bed she flipped her body so she was facing me, her arm flinging over my waist and pulling me tighter to her.

"You smell all minty." She whispered sleepily, her lips only inches from mine.

"Oh, sorry." I replied; thinking she didn't like mint.

"No need to apologise, it just takes away my favourite smell and taste."

I furrowed my eyebrows at her words, taste? Before I could ask her, she pressed her lips to my open mouth, her tongue sliding in and massaging own tongue. Her tongue withdrew and I instantly missed the taste, so due to wanting more, I let my own tongue wander into her mouth. She moaned and sucked gently on my tongue, letting her mouth go loose in order to allow my tongue to roam. My hands decided to roam, tickling the soft skin at the back of her thighs. A groan escaped her mouth and I parted, in attempt to recieve more oxygen.

Oh, taste.

"Night San." She muttered into my lips, closing her eyes and breathing heavily. I stroked back the hair that dangled in front of her face and pressed a single kiss to her forehead before drifting off to sleep, her body pressed close to mine and our fingers intertwined together between us.


Continuing from Brittany's POV!

My dreams were full of ducks and unicorns, just like they'd always been since elementary school. I used to think they were the best thing until I'd met Santana, she'd make my heart skip a beat whenever I saw her, and cause my breath to hover in my throat whenever she touched me. She started invading my dreams the day I met her in the freshman year; three weeks after starting. It had always wracked my brain why I didn't see her in those three weeks since I'd been there - probably because I spent most of the time in the gym, taking advantage of the all round mirrors that made me feel like I was in a dance studio.

The particular dream that crossed my mind last night was the day we'd met. How I was happily dancing away, completely oblivious to the fact that my soulmate was merely metres away from me - and that's when I caught the first glimpse of the beautiful, tanned brunette. She was rubbing the inside of her mouth with her finger, I assumed she'd bitten her cheek so I wandered over to her; knowing her pain myself only too well. And that's when I spoke my first words to the only person I'd ever fall in love with. Being with her was the best thing I'd ever known, and that included playing with baby ducks like we had one time in the summer before becoming Juniors.

I stretched out my arms, my eyes still squeezed shut, and it connected with a warm body. I sighed as I knew she was awake and staring at me. I opened my eyes to meet chocolately eyes that brimmed with love, a tingle crawled across my face, yanking up either sides of my mouth into a huge grin.

"Morning beautiful." San spoke in her gorgeously raspy voice. Another thing that caused my heart to race, it was so distinct and just plain amazing.

"Hello gorgeous." I replied, tugging my lower lip between my teeth and gazing into her breathtakingly beautiful eyes.

"Britt..." She murmured, whilst propping herself up on her elbow and diverting her stare to our locked fingers. My heart skipped a beat for an entirely different reason; watching the uncertainty wash over her face. My brows furrowed and I squeezed her fingers slightly, moving my head around trying to attract her gaze once more.

"San what is it?" I didn't know why but I could feel the fear crawl through my skin and bones. Her other fist was clenched into a tight grip, laying freely on the white sheets. I sat up, crossing my legs indian style and leaning forward so our eyesight was at the same level. My fingertips traced over her balled up fist and attempted to undo it, but her grip remained firm.

"You're worrying me." I asked, as she continued staring at me. I watched her body shiver and my throat dried up, immediately thinking there was bad news. Her face softened as my eyes widened, she noticed how edgy I was getting and she released our hands, stroking up and down my silk soft skin.

"Sorry baby." She murmured, still staring at me.

"I just wanted to ask you something." She added, staring at her clenched hand.

My brain racked, trying to think of something I'd done or said. Something smacked me emotionally and my whole body tensed up, my body going rigid with the something I recognised to be fear.

Shit what did you do wrong?

"Brittany." She whispered, her eyelids shutting gently, causing me to lose contact with her sparkling brown orbs.

She's breaking up with you.

"Both of us want a lot of things, with each other and without each other." She sighed, her eye contact fixed on the bed between us. "And I wanted to do this another way, but I just couldn't drag it out any longer."

I could imagine the glass shard twisting into my heart as she spoke, preparing myself for the pain as my face fell into a blank expression.

"I know I haven't been the most faithful in my past relationships, and I know you haven't always been so faithful either."

I tried to think of any time when I could've cheated on her, and then the realisation that she might have cheated on me sunk in and I felt my heart prepare to break. My breathing become fast and my head become faint. Her eyes met mine as I tilted her chin up with a single finger.

"But everytime I cheated on somebody, it was with you. I just want you to know that I'll never stray from you. I would never cheat on you. You have all of me, my heart, my soul, my body. Everything. I love you in a way that poets write about, that epic love songs and stories consist of. I love you so much that I know it's forever, it's eternal and undying. And I want to dedicate myself to you, by giving you my last name. Brittany Susan Pierce, will you marry me?"

Her fist unclenched and revealed a diamond ring, which she pick up between her thumb and pointer finger and held it towards me. My heart jumped and fluttered furiously, I felt so light headed I thought I was about to pass out. Thousands of memories raced through my mind as I tried to remember the first time I realised I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. Butt suddenly I realised she was staring at me, awaiting my answer nervously.

"Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes." I repeated, my mouth tripping as I tried to fit more into the sentence, my breath restricting me from doing so. "A million and thousands times over, yes."

The biggest grin plastered her face as I grabbed her jaw and pulled her forward to meet my mouth with hers. It was quick yet romantic kiss, one that celebrated the proposal and showed all of our love in just one touch.

She sat up herself, picking up my left hand and gently sliding the cool metal up my ring finger, her fingertips trailing up the sides of my skin whilst doing so.

"Just incase you didn't know, I love you too Santana Lopez. And I will, forever."

I whispered into her lips, kissing her one more time before our eyes met quickly. Then flickering to the sparkling jewellery that rest on my hand - where it inevitably stayed for the rest of our lives.


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