Thursday 31st of December
It was a Lima tradition for all the citizens to spend New Year's Eve by the lake. Everyone would go. There would be fireworks and a big countdown. It was Brittany's first New Years Eve in Lima and Santana was eager to show her how they celebrate.
It was around 10 in the evening when the Lopez family arrived at the Pierce house. They had agreed to go for drinks before making their way to the lake. Zoe was content just watching cartoons. Susan, David, Maribel and Raphael had all settled down with alcoholic drinks to start celebrating. They were sat around the table chatting away.
Santana was stood in the entrance scanning the room for her lover but couldn't see her. She felt two familiar hands cover her eyes and smiled.
"Guess who?" Brittany said with a giggle. Santana had jumped slightly at her action and she knew she caught the brunette off guard.
"Hmmm... let me see... I'm in Brittany's house and everyone is here apart from Brittany. I guess you are... Quinn!" Santana said sarcastically.
Brittany pulled her hands away and they sat on her hips. "Quinn?! Are you kidding?" She said as she gave Santana's arm a gentle slap.
Santana smiled and wrapped her arms around Brittany's waist. "I'm sorry baby, I was only joking" she said with a stuck out bottom lip. Brittany rolled her eyes in return. Santana rolled up onto her toes and gave Brittany a little peck. Brittany smiled at her actions and kissed Santana back.
"Soooo we've got some time to kill. What do you wanna do?" Brittany asked.
"I don't mind. It's up to you." Santana answered.
"Well I smuggled a couple of my dad's beers because he said he wouldn't let me drink." Brittany whispered down to Santana.
Santana giggled. "Where are they now?" She asked intrigued.
"Upstairs. Come on let's go" Brittany said as she pulled Santana by the arm upstairs into her room.
Santana sat down on the wheeled chair at Brittany's desk. Brittany went into her wardrobe and pulled out 2 beers. She handed one to Santana and opened the other for herself.
"You know... secret, detective Brittany is kinda hot." Santana said with wiggling eyebrows.
"Yeah? Well maybe if you're good, you'll get a little something later." She replied with a wink. Santana giggled and blushed a little.
"What a year it's been hey?" Brittany said as she took a sip of her beer. "I finished my previous school, spent the summer there and then moved here."
"I know. Isn't it crazy that we've only know each other for 4 months?" Santana said.
"It really is, so much has happened since we met." Brittany said. Brittany walked over to Santana and sat on her lap. She wrapped her arm around Santana's neck and pulled her in for a quick kiss.
"We met, became friends, had our first kiss, became official, told each we loved each other, had sex for the first time with a girl and spent Christmas together. There's no one else I'd rather be spending New Years Eve with than you." Brittany recounted.
Santana smiled and kissed the girl on her lap. "I love you." She said.
"I love you too" Brittany replied as they shared another kiss.
The 2 families made their way down to the lake. When they arrived they were joined by most members of the neighbourhood. All the glee kids were there and many Cheerios too. Brittany and Santana briefly said hello to their friends but quickly made their way back to their families.
The girls stood side by side with their arm around the others waist. They were just taking in the last few minutes of the year and reminiscing about their achievements and accomplishments.
"I can't believe in a couple minutes it will be a new year." Brittany said with her gaze fixed on the sky.
"I know. I hope I get to spend lots of time with you next year." Santana said as she looked at the blonde. Brittany didn't look at her but she could feel her eyes watching her.
"Me too San. I hope that in exactly a years time we will be right here, together surrounded by our friends and family. Filled with excitement and anxiety about the new year." Brittany said. She might not get the best grades but Santana knew she was a genius.
Santana didn't reply to her. She just felt happy and loved and decided to revel in those feelings.
"10" the crowd began shouting.
"9" Brittany and Santana joined in.
"8" Santana looked at her friends from glee club and felt glad she had met them.
"7" She looked at her parents and felt all the love she had for them.
"6" she looked to Susan and David and smiled at her new found friendship with them.
"5" she looked at Zoe and was really glad she met her. She loved that sweet little girl.
"4" she took in the excited atmosphere.
"3" she looked at Brittany and smiled.
"2" she felt Brittany give her a squeeze and she thanked god that it was her who moved in next door.
"1" she leant in closer to Brittany
"HAPPY NEW YEAR" everyone shouted. Brittany and Santana were joined in a kiss. The kiss was hard and passionate and filled with hope and excitement. It was a promise that they would spend as much of that year together as possible.
They pulled away and smiled. Brittany pulled Santana into a bone crushing hug and said "Happy New Year babe. I love you so much"
"Happy New Year. I love you too. I'm so glad you moved in next door." Santanta replied. She was in pain but Brittany's kind words made up for it.
The girls went their separate ways and wished their families a happy new year. They then went over to the Cheerios and glee club. Santana even spoke to Rachel and it wasn't mean or sarcastic.
The fireworks then began. Brittany stood there looking up into the sky and pulled Santana in front of her. Santana's back was pressed up against Brittany's front and she rested her head on Brittany's shoulder. Brittany wrapped her arms around the brunettes waist and kissed her on the cheek.
They stood their together and watched the explosions of color above them. Their hearts were synchronized and they both felt so safe and loved.
After the fireworks, they said their goodbyes and walked back home. The parents were all a little bit drunk by that point so Brittany and Santana took care of Zoe. They walked as a trio back home. Zoe walked in between the teenagers with them each holding one of her hands. The teenagers kept smiling at each other over the top of the little girl's head.
Zoe, Susan and David all went home and the Lopez family - plus Brittany- went into their house. The girls took off their shoes and climbed upstairs. They went into Santana's room and shut the door.
"Can I borrow some pyjamas?" Brittany asked.
"Yeah, of course. Take whichever ones you want." Santana replied. Brittany choose a plain white t shit and some flannel pyjama bottoms. She was taller than Santana so a slither of her tummy was on show. Santana got changed and walked over to Brittany. She tickled the exposed skin and Brittany squirmed.
"Hello Brittany's stomach" Santana said as she continued tickling. Brittany pulled away.
"Stop San. It's not my fault you're short and have tiny clothes." She said with a giggle.
"I'm not short." Santana said. The mood completely changed. Santana hated it when people commented on he height. She frowned and wore a jutted our bottom lip. She crossed her arms over her chest.
"Sorry, you're not short. You're perfect just the way you are." Brittany replied as she ran her hands up and down Santana's arms. She leant down and kissed Santana's pout away until she was smiling and kissed her back.
"Alright, fine you win" She said with a smirk and an eye roll. "It's kinda hot seeing you in my clothes."
"Really?" Brittany said as her eyebrows rose up. She pulled a seductive pose and wore a facial expression to match.
Santana laughed. "Yeah really. But my parents are home and also it's 2 AM and I'm really tired." She admitted.
"Ugh fine. I guess I'll settle for a kiss and spooning." Brittany said as she climbed into bed. Santana joined her and they pulled the covers over them. They shared a goodnight kiss and Santana rolled over expecting Brittany to shuffle up and spoon her.
"Uh uh. Nope. You're spooning me." Brittany said with a smile as she rolled over to face away from the Latina. Santana pulled herself up against Brittany's body and hugged her. She placed a kiss to her shoulder and whispered "happy new year Britt."
Brittany muttered "happy new year" in return through a yawn. Santana took a deep breath of lavender before falling asleep.
Both girls hoped that year would be filled with time, cuddles, kisses, sex and love between them.
Next time: the girls get dirty
