Thanks for the love last chapter. I hope you all enjoy this chapter.
"You two made the paper again." Ava says showing her sister and Brett their picture.
"Where are they getting these pictures from?" Brett wonders. "I'm pretty sure that was from a closed practice."
"Probably the school or some low rent paparazzi." Santana says not really caring.
All the publicity she's been getting as being not only Brett's girlfriend but a singer has caused her social media to blow up. She has over 100 million hits on her songs on YouTube. They made not just the school papers, but the local and even the New York Times.
"Will you be able to come see me play tonight?" Santana asks Brett.
"I'll head over right after practice." Brett promises.
Santana has started playing at a few local coffee shops a mix of covers and her own music. This has always helped her popularity and her celebrity has helped her land more gigs.
"Thanks B," Santana says giving him a kiss.
"I still can't believe how popular you two have become in the region." Ava says.
Which is true, their popularity is mostly in the region, right now but with Brett being one of the best basketball players in the country it's only a matter of time before they get popularity nationwide.
"I know, it's a little weird." Santana says.
"I've had to answer so many questions about not just my play, but my relationship with San." Brett says.
"I've got a lot of questions too as they think I'm you." Ava says to Santana. "I'll see you guys later." she says heading towards the door.
"Where are you headed?" Santana asks.
"I have a date." Ava says smirking. "Your popularity has really helped my love life."
"Of course, it has." Santana says rolling her eyes. "Just make sure everyone knows you're not me."
"Don't worry I do." Ava says before leaving.
Ava has found their popular not just funny but great for her sex life. Women apparently find it sexy that she's the twin of someone famous.
"Only your sister would get laid because of our fame." Brett says to Santana.
"I know," Santana agrees.
She gives him a plate of pancakes that she made for him. She has a smaller plate of pancakes.
"Thanks babe, I love your food." Brett says before he starts shoveling food in his mouth.
"Well, that's good since your stuck with me." Santana says so glad he loves her cooking.
When Brett finishes, he looks at the clock and sees that he still has thirty minutes before he needs to leave. He wants to talk to Santana about the ESPN story and if they should do it.
"Do you have some time to talk?" Brett asks incase she needs to leave early.
"Yeah, I'm leaving in a half hour like you." Santana says frowning as she tries to figure out what he wants to talk about.
"Great, I want to talk about the ESPN story they want us to do." Brett says biting his lip.
"Sure," Santana says relieved it isn't something like he has to go on a surprise road trip.
"I've been thinking that I'd like to do it." Brett says. "But if you don't then I won't. This interview will greatly affect you too."
"I'm leaning towards no, but I want to hear your reason for doing it." Santana says. "And thanks for think of me."
"I think letting them do a story about me, us, will help other transgenders." Brett says. "It will also show them that you can find love and understanding."
"Awe," Santana says getting teary eyed. "I love that you want to help others. I'm just scared that it could put a target on us. Right now, no one knows your trans but if we do this everyone will know."
He knows that she's concerned about their safety not that people will know. She's never been considered about what others think when it comes to their relationship.
"I think it's worth the risk." Brett says.
"Okay," Santana agrees.
"Okay?" Brett asks making sure he heard right as this was too easy.
"Okay," Santana says again. "If you want to help others then how can I say no."
Brett hugs her and gives her a deep kiss.
"Thank you,"
That evening, Brett is sitting front and center waiting for his wonderful girlfriend to start performing. He's so happy she agreed to do the ESPN story. He's already told them yes and set up a day for them to come out in in a few days. When Santana comes onto the stage, Brett stands up clapping and whistling.
"Thanks," Santana says blushing. "I've just watched the Greatest Showman so I'm going to be singing a few songs from the movie."
The music starts and everyone recognizes it.
I close my eyes and I can see
The world that's waiting up for me
That I call my own
Through the dark, through the door
Through where no one's been before
But it feels like home
The coffee shop is packed and everyone is enjoying the singing. Every time Santana performs the place is packed.
They can say, they can say it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say I've lost my mind
I don't care, I don't care, so call me crazy
We can live in a world that we design
'Cause every night I lie in bed
The brightest colours fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
Oh a million dreams for the world we're gonna make
There's a house we can build
Every room inside is filled
With things from far away
The special things I compile
Each one there to make you smile
On a rainy day
Santana looks down at Brett as she sings this. This is the exact thing that he does for her.
They can say, they can it all sounds crazy
They can say, they can say we've lost our mind
I don't care, I don't care if they call us crazy
Runaway to a world that we design
Every night I lie in bed
The brightest colours fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
Oh a million dreams for the world we're gonna make
However big, however small
Let me be part of it all
Share your dreams with me
You may be right, you may be wrong
But say that you'll bring me along
To the world you see
To the world I close my eyes to see
I close my eyes to see
Every night I lie in bed
The brightest colours fill my head
A million dreams are keeping me awake
A million dreams, a million dreams
I think of what the world could be
A vision of the one I see
A million dreams is all it's gonna take
A million dreams for the world we're gonna make
For the world we're gonna make
With the last note sung the whole place erupts in applause. Santana smiles softly glad that everyone is happy and enjoyed the song. More importantly Brett is looking at her like she's the best thing ever. She starts singing the next song.
Some people long for a life that is simple and planned
Tied with a ribbon
Some people won't sail the sea 'cause they're safer on land
To follow what's written
But I'd follow you to the great unknown
Off to a world we call our own
Hand in my hand
And we promised to never let go
We're walking a tightrope
High in the sky
We can see the whole world down below
We're walking a tightrope
Never sure, never know how far we could fall
But it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking a tightrope
Santana moves to right next to Brett as she sings the next part
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
Mountains and valleys, and all that will come in between
Desert and ocean
You pulled me in and together we're lost in a dream
Always in motion
So I risk it all just to be with you
And I risk it all for this life we choose
Hand in my hand
And you promise to never let go
We're walking a tightrope
Never sure, will you catch me if I should fall?
Well, it's all an adventure
That comes with a breathtaking view
Walking a tightrope
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you, ooh, ooh, ooh
With you
Brett is up clapping the loudest as Santana finishes the song. She sings a few more songs from the Greatest Showman before singing a few of her own songs.
"Thank you all for being here and listening to me sing." Santana says before taking a bow.
Santana gets off the small stage and is swarmed by fans who want her autograph and guys who are trying to ask her out. She makes her way over to Brett who clears the crowd with a single look.
"You were amazing," Brett says taking her guitar case and wrapping his arm around her shoulders.
"Thanks babe," Santana says leaning into him.
"Do you want to just go home or are you hungry?" Brett asks knowing she often wants to just go home after performing.
"Santana wait!" a guy in a suit says following them out the door.
"I'll do whatever you want to." Brett whispers as they turn around.
"Yes," Santana says to the guy, giving Brett's arm a squeeze.
"Can I talk to you? I have an offer for you." the guy says.
"Sure," Santana says feeling safe with Brett right next to her.
"Let's go over here." Brett says leading them over to a table.
Santana sits practically in Brett's lap when they all sit down. She wants to make sure this guy knows she's taken though he seems like he's all about business not that.
"Anything you have to say to me, you can say in front of my boyfriend." Santana tells him.
"Well," the guy says. "I'm a music producer in LA. I heard you singing two weeks ago while visiting my sister. I've been back everyday since that you've performed. You're an amazing singer and I'd like to offer you a recording contract." he tells them.
"Really?" Santana asks more than a little shocked.
"Yes really," the guy says smiling hoping this means that she'll say yes.
"I take it if she accepts that she'll have to move to LA." Brett chimes in.
"Well….yes," the guy says.
Santana looks at Brett then back to the guy.
"When would all this take place?" Santana asks him.
"Within a few weeks of you saying yes. I'd sign you to a one album and tour contract. If everything goes well, we'd set up a new contract after that." the guy tells her.
"I can't," Santana says surprising the guy.
Brett is also surprised that she turned it down so fast, he thought she'd at least take a day or two to think about it before turning it down.
"You want to be a famous singer, right?" the guy asks still in shock.
"Yes, but I promised my mom I would finish college and I'd also like to do it for myself." Santana tells him.
"Here's my card. Give me a call if you change your mind or when you graduate." the guy says handing her his business card.
Once he's gone, Brett asks her, "Are you sure about turning that down?"
"Yes, I want to finish college." Santana reassures him.
"Okay," Brett says nodding.
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A few days later they have an ESPN reporter and camera crew at their apartment to film a segment.
"Are you sure you want me to be apart of this?" Ava asks Santana.
"Yes, not only are you my twin and best friend, but you're also Brett's best friend. I want everyone who sees this to know he has our support." Santana tells her.
"How can I say no." Ava says smiling.
The three of them sit on the couch with Santana in the middle, Ava on her left and Brett on her right.
"Wow, I hadn't realized you two were identical twins." Holly Rowe says sitting across from them.
"It's been really interesting with them getting so famous, I'm often mistaken for San." Ava says smirking. "Even though she's way more girly than me."
"It must be hard to tell them apart." Holly says to Brett.
"No, it actually isn't. I've known them long enough that I can tell them apart." Brett tells her.
They are waiting for the camera crew to finish setting up.
"If at any point during the interview, you feel uncomfortable, let me know and we can pause the interview." Holly tells them. "I'm so happy you agreed to do this."
"I thought it might help some people if I told my story, but I wouldn't have agreed with San okay it." Brett says squeezing her hand.
"He was very convincing and hopeful that this could help other transgenders that I couldn't say no." Santana says giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Save that for the cameras." the camera guy says who isn't rolling quite yet.
"Don't worry they're always like that, you'll have many more moments." Ava says.
A few minutes later they start the interview.
"I'm Holly Rowe and I'm here with freshman St. Johns' star basketball player Brett Pierce, his girlfriend Santana Lopez and her twin sister Ava Lopez." Holly starts. "Brett on top of being one of the best players in the country is also transgender. How has it been for you so far this season?" she asks.
"It's been great, my coach and teammates have been very understanding and supportive. Sure, I've gotten a few dirty looks and comments but overall, it's been good. It's also helped not that many know since I've always been on the more masculine side. After this interview airs, I expect I'll get more reactions." Brett tells her.
"I just think it's very impressive that you've become the most successful trans athlete in the NCAA. You're one of the best basketball players in the country as a freshman. Most draft boards have you going in the top three if you decide to declare for the draft." Holly says.
"Thank you, really I just worked hard and am lucky enough to have natural talent like everyone else. I don't know where these rumors about me possibly entering the draft came from. Right now, I'm focused on making the NCAA tournament. I haven't even thought about the draft." Brett tells her.
"And he'll have to talk to me about the draft first." Santana adds. "Then his mom."
"I'm sure he runs everything by you." Holly says.
"He does," Ava interjects.
"So, since you two haven't talked about Brett entering the draft at the end of the season. Do you lean more one way than the other?" Holly asks.
"I can say our moms will want him to stay in school other than that I'm not sure," Santana answers for both of them.
"You two have been getting a lot of press lately because not only is Brett an amazing basketball player, but you are becoming a fairly famous singer." Holly says. "What is it like?"
"It's been surreal and not something we expected. San is an amazing singer and I always knew she'd become famous." Brett says smiling over at her.
They talk a bit more about the pairs growing celebrity before getting back to the main focus.
"So, Ava, what was your reaction when you found out Brett used to be a female?" Holly asks her.
"I was shocked as I had never suspected that it was a possibility. After the shock was gone, everything in my mind was the same. He's Brett, I didn't care that he used to be a she." Ava says.
"Ava was amazing. So were their parents." Brett says smiling.
"How was your reaction when he told you?" Holly asks Santana. "Did he tell you right away or wait?"
"Brett actually told me when we were on our first date. He wanted to make sure I was okay with dating someone transgender before we got serious. I didn't and don't care. I love him for him no matter what if he wants to be guy or girl." Santana says.
"San was great. I was terrified to tell her." Brett says.
"It seems like you've had a lot of good reactions to you telling people your trans. Have you had any bad ones?" Holly asks.
"I have had some pretty bad reactions after some people have found out." Brett softly says looking down.
"Do they still affect you?" Holly asks.
"They do on occasion." Brett admits. "My father didn't react well at all and I haven't spoken to him in years." he says.
Before Holly can ask any questions about Brett's dad, Santana jumps in.
"My older brother, who is an ass, doesn't like Brett because he's trans." Santana adds. "He's gone after Brett a few times."
"That must be really hard on all of you." Holly says.
"We don't talk to him." Ava adds.
"Most bad reactions from people I don't know, I can ignore what hurts are the bad reaction from people I know. When my high school basketball team found out, one of my teammates quit the team. That hurt knowing he quit because of me. I was thankful that it was only one and everyone else was great." Brett tells Holly.
"It sounds like overall you've been very lucky with reactions." Holly says.
"I have, not everyone is as lucky as me to have such a supportive family and friends." Brett says.
They start talking about Brett's experiences being trans and being on male teams.
"So, have you always been on the guys teams?" Holly asks.
"Since I told my mom I felt like a boy. It helps that I have high testosterone levels." Brett says.
Both he and Santana agreed not to mention Brett's penis.
"Have all your teams always known you're trans or do you not tell some?" Holly asks.
"Most I actually haven't. I feel that all they need to know is that I'm a guy." Brett says and Santana squeezes his hand.
"Here, here," Ava says nodding to Brett.
"I completely agree." Holly says.
Holly asks a few more questions before they wrap up the interview.
"One last question before we end this interview. Does the rest of your family know you're doing this interview?" Holly asks.
"They do, there's no way that we could have done this without our parents knowing." Santana answers. "And they approved."
"Thank you all for doing this interview." Holly says.
With that the interview is over.
"When will this being airing?" Ava asks.
"During March Madness,"