AN: hello boys and gals. I created a tumblr for this fic (I hope tumblr is still a thing) so you can have a better image of how I think Brett and James look like. I hope you like them.

https/brittanarightss./post/631623549725163520/brett-scott-pierce-24-years-james-pierce-4

Santana, Quinn and Kurt were lunching together and Quinn wouldn't stop laughing at her phone.

Santana was loosing her patience. "Okay Fabray spill it."

Kurt was also curious. "Yeah who is he? Do we know him?" He said.

Quinn stopped and looked at her friends like she forgot she was not alone. "Oh it's just Brett. He is really funny." She laughed quietly showing a picture of Brett with a princess crown on his head. "He is looking for JP's present. Such a dork."

To say Santana was shocked and kinda jealous was a understatement. "What the hell why are you messaging him?" She thought she was the only one that did that.

"Oh my god I am so jealous of you right now Quinn! He is really hot and cute." Kurt said enthusiastically.

"It's nothing like that. I swear we are just friends. Brett is really nice Santana, you should give him a chance." She winked to her best friend. "You should also tell him you are sorry for making his son cry."

"WHAT? You made JP cry? You are the worst" Kurt said.

Santana rolled her eyes. "Why you guys keep calling him JP? I thought his name was James." She avoided the question.

"James Pierce equals to JP." Both Quinn and Kurt said.

"Okay please don't ever speak together like that. It's weird. And I kinda understand Quinn being familiar to James since she has a girl crush on Brett but why you Lady Hummel? You met him today." Santana asked.

"Everybody has a girl crush on Brett, Santana. Me included." He said and laughed. "I know I met him today but he talks a lot about James so I feel like I am familiar with him already." He explained. "Even though I wasn't invited to James's birthday." He sent a knowing look to Quinn.

"It's not my fault I am awesome like that." She sent an air kiss to him. "I'm really excited to meet James. Oh and I have to leave earlier today San. Gotta buy him something." Quinn said finishing her milkshake. "Won't you eat those?" She said pointing to Santana's fries.

Santana was sad Brett didn't invited her but it was to expect since she was always a bitch to him. She did thought they were getting along now though.

"Not hungry. You shouldn't eat either. Brett not going to like you if you look again like Fat Lucy." She said bitterly.

"That's mean." Kurt said.

"I'm used to it." Quinn said and ate the fries.

Santana couldn't stop thinking about Brett so she zoned out.

Brett had rented a nice place. It wasn't fancy or huge but it was appropriate to a kid's birthday. He was really happy he could do this. The last days were really stressing and he had thought he wouldn't make it.

He was trying to not think about Santana, after all most of his stress was due to her.

But his hands had another plan cause he was already texting her.

To: Santana Lopez

Hey, do you have any plans today? I would like to invite you over for my son's bday :)

Santana was trying to cook something she saw on the internet but it wasn't going well. And that's why I don't cook.

She was getting ready to call to a pizzeria when Brett's message popped out. She was instantly anger. Oh so you think I'm a second choice huh? Fabray isn't enough for you?

She let jealousy win as she was writing an answer.

To: Delivery Boy

I do have plans and hopefully they don't involve kids. Have fun with Fabray ;)

She didn't have any plans but she wouldn't back off her words.

Brett read her reply and got both sad and confused. He thought Santana and him were friends now. She was really confusing.

"You okay B?" Rachel asked. "You seem sad."

"Just Santana being the usual." He replied. "She really confuses me. One time she is talking with me like friends do and then the other time she is saying mean stuff." Brett sighed.

"I don't know why you try to be friends with her. I can't wait until Broadway accepts me so I don't have to see her face once more." She said. "I will miss Quinn though."

Brett smirked. "I really think you should act on your crush Rach. I am almost sure she likes you too. Have you seen the way she looks at you? Lovesick puppies." Brett said happily. He thought Quinn and Rachel would make a lovely couple.

Rachel blushed. "I don't even know if she likes girls."

"You'll never know until you try, right?"

"Easy for you to say. You don't have to do anything to have the girl that you want, Mr. American Dream." Rachel rolled her eyes at him.

"This is not about me okay? If you don't talk to her I will. She's a keeper." Brett said and got slapped by Rachel. "Ouch! Just kidding." He laughed.

"No fighting daddy" James says as he's entering the room. "Look what Uncle Sam gave me dad!"

James was carrying a remote control car.

"Damn JP those are really nice. Have you thanked him?" Brett said looking at his son and then sending a grateful smile to his best friend.

"Of course dad." James said and looked around blushing. "Is Quinnie here already?" He said almost whispering.

James found Quinn really pretty.

"Ask to Auntie Rach to call her buddy." Brett said teasing Rachel.

The adults laughed and James did the same, even though he didn't understand why he was laughing.

Meanwhile, Santana was done with her pizza when she received an email from her dad. She already explained to her dad that he could just sent a sms to her but he still always emailed her.

From: Marco Lopez

To: Santana Lopez

Hello princess.

Next Friday a great friend of mine will be in town for business and I hope both Puckerman's and Lopez's companies can work alongside. Mark Puckerman's son Noah will also be there and you know he is found of you. It would made me incredible happy if you had dinner with us. Maybe you and Noah could have a bright future together? Think about it honey.

"Ughhhhh I don't need that shit." She sighed but already knew she would go to the dinner because it was her dad and she did everything to him.

After having a mental battle with herself about checking Quinn's stories to see how the party is going, she finally decided it would be harmless to check.

She saw a video of them singing happy birthday and Brett picking James up. So freaking cute ugh.

Santana didn't even like kids but she couldn't deny that James looked really cute with his t-shirt saying "soon to be just like daddy". She was regretting her choice to not go.

And now she was feeling really bad about how she treated Brett.

After the party everybody went home and Brett carried a sleeping James to his bed.

"Fnks...dad u te bes" James mumbled and slept.

Brett smiled proudly and kissed his forehead. "Love you kiddo." He said affectionately and left his room.

He went to the kitchen to get himself a beer and then he sat on the couch in the living room.

He was looking for something nice to watch when his phone beeped.

From: Santana Lopez

Am I still invited?

Santana was really nervous after she sent the message. She wasn't supposed to do it but her hands were already texting him.

From: Delivery Boy

Party is over. Thought you had better plans.

Fuck. Why she said that? Now she doesn't have a good excuse.

Also ouch, he didn't even send a heart or a smiley face. Maybe he is mad at me.

Brett found a good movie to watch and made him comfortable on the couch. He was paying attention on the movie so he didn't hear his phone, only at the second beep he noticed.

From: Santana Lopez

I didn't mean to be a bitch, I was having a bad day.

From: Santana Lopez

I am sorry.

Brett stopped the movie as Santana's message got him distracted. Was she really apologizing to him just like that?

Santana was taking risks showing Brett her softer side but it is just like what they say: take the risks or lose the chance. And she had already lost a few chances, she can't lose anymore.

From: Delivery Boy

Is that Santana Lopez? I thought she never apologized :P

Santana laughed. YES SCORE. She made Brett use again the emojis.

Now Brett was anxiously waiting for Santana's reply. He forgot the movie.

From: Santana Lopez

I normally don't but a guy is teaching me how ;)

Brett smiled and instantly answered.

From: Delivery Boy

He sounds like a nice guy. You should apologize to him with a pack of beers. I am sure he would like it :)

Santana was feeling happy now that Brett seemed to be okay with her.

From: Santana Lopez

Just say the date and I will give you as much beers you want lol.

Brett was thinking a lot about this message and was feeling really bold.

Santana was waiting for Brett's reply but was taking longer than the usual. Maybe he fell asleep?

When she was almost giving up waiting for him. It popped up on her screen.

From: Delivery Boy

What about now? Wanna come over?

She almost screamed when she read the text. OH MY GOD OH MY GODwhat should I say? She was really nervous. Did she want to meet Brett? Of course. Was she scared of what might happen if they are alone? Definitely.

After thinking for long minutes she decided.

Brett was now feeling really stupid. Of course he shouldn't ask his boss to come over. What the hell is wrong with me. When he was almost going to sleep he saw it.

From: Santana Lopez

Sure :) Give me the address and wait for me in the street because I don't want to be kidnapped.

He couldn't help but laugh. And wait for her.

Santana was already on the taxi and almost arriving. Needles to say she was really anxious and nervous. She is going to Brett's house like what the fuck is this some alternative universe?

She was also scared about thieves and drug dealers. What? She has never been to dangerous neighborhoods before.

The closer she get the more she saw that it didn't look that dangerous. Sure it looked poor and had a lot of ethics group and people were loud. But no drugs until now.

"Here we are ma'am." Thedriver said looking more to her boobs than to her face.

"My eyes are up here you pig." She paid and was going to open the door when it opened alone.

And there he was. Brett Pierce.

"Hey Santana." He said smiling at her. "Goodbye sir, thank you very much." He said politely to the driver, not knowing how we has looking to her.

"Why thank him? He is just doing his job and not in a very good way." She was still disgusted by him.

"Did he tried something?" Brett said looking worriedly at her. "If you ever feel uncomfortable around a guy you can call me so that they see you are not alone okay?"

That was all what it took to Santana's protection walls fade. Brett was such a caring guy that his lovely personality left her disarmed. That scared her.

"Thanks. That's really nice of you." She said smiling at him.

"Let's come inside, is getting cold here." He said directing her to his apartment.

Santana was hoping Brett's apartment to be ugly and terribly small but it wasn't like that.

It was indeed small but was nice for only two people, considering one of them was a little one. It was really cozy and smelled really nice. A mix of baby perfume with man perfume and also like home? She didn't knew that home had a smell but if she had to exemplify how the smell was like, she would say Brett's apartment.

"I know it's nothing like yours but when I get a better job I will try to find a better one too." He said feeling self conscious about his house. Santana's was a lot bigger and fancier. "I never had nobody like you here." He admitted.

"Like me?" She asked.

"Yeah, you know like rich and sophisticated." He said.

"What about Quinn?" She was trying to sound indifferent.

"She didn't come here yet. I rented a place for James birthday." He explained and sat on the couch. "You want to eat something? I made spaghetti."

"I am okay, thanks." She said but her stomach didn't agree as it made hungry noises. She blushed really hard.

Brett laughed. Santana loved his laugh, it's beginning to be her favorite sound.

"You know Miss Lopez, if I told in the company that you blushed because your belly did noises nobody would believe me." He said smiling as he prepared a dish for her.

"And that's why you will never tell them." She said smirking.

After a few minutes she had already eaten and dear god Brett knew how to cook. They sat together on the couch.

"Okay tell me one thing you don't know how to do since you do pretty much everything." She said looking at him.

When he was going to answer her. Lord Tubbington came and jumped to the sofa.

"Oh my god what is that. He is enormous." She said shocked.

"San come on don't be mean, Tubbs has self-esteem problems." Brett said and Santana's heart melted at the cute nickname he used to her.

And since Santana gave up being a bitch next to Brett and embracing her soft side, she apologized to Lord T. "I am sorry, you are not fat okay?"

I can't believe I am talking and apologizing to a fat ass cat. The things you make me do Brett Pierce.

"Thank you, he appreciates you." Brett said. "LT go sleep with JP will ya?"

"meow"

"Love you too buddy, byee" Brett said and noticed Santana was looking at him with a side smile on her face. "What?" He blushed.

"You are cute." She blurted without thinking. When she realized she blushed really hard. Just like Brett.

They both stared at each other for awhile when Brett finally said. "Let's watch a movie?"

"Sure" she replied.

"Make yourself comfy San."

"Comfy" she repeated laughing.

"Are you mocking me?" He said trying to sound offended.

"Maybe? It's really easy to pick on you since you are really dorky and softie."

"Oh I am a softie? You will regret those words Lopez." He said as he was coming close to her.

"Yeah? Bring it Pierce." She said feeling bold.

And then he started tickling her.

"Stop stop please you won." She said laughing.

"Shhhhh you will wake James." He said close to her ears making her shiver.

"Let's watch the movie." She said distancing herself from Brett.

He nodded and put the movie.

They started with a respectful distance between them but when the movie ended Santana was snuggles with Brett. Both asleep.

A bit later, Santana woke up and noticed a strong arm around her. She knew they weren't supposed to be that close but it felt so right. She was sleeping like she was in heaven so she decided to not overthink it and let herself enjoy this.

Maybe what smells like home isn't Brett's apartment but Brett himself.

She would deal with it in the morning. She put her arms around him and snuffled his scent.

Definitely home.

AN: please tell me what you think about Brett and James image on tumblr. Do you also imagined them to be like that?

I hope you've enjoyed the cap ;)

Don't be shy and leave a review.