It was the day of Senior Prom, a day they were both supposed to be excited for, that they had waited for years for. Brittany was getting ready in her room, sad in the knowledge that Santana should be there with her. Even though they had separate prom dates, they had still planned to get ready together. They had their photo taken together in Santana's hallway from 1st Grade onwards, and their Senior Prom photo would finish the set. It would be really sad to not carry on the tradition, so Brittany had a plan up her sleeve. She couldn't be Santana's prom date because she had agreed to go with Sam now, and Santana with Puck, but she could call for her. They could have their photos taken together, and go together, before going their separate ways when they arrived. She just hoped her plan would work.

She had finished getting ready and she nervously headed downstairs to commence the plan. After some photos with her parents and gushes of "Oh Brittany, you look so grown up", she headed to Santana's house and knocked on the door in anticipation.

"Crap!" Santana thought "Puck is early."

She was still in her robe, and her hair was up in rollers. Another knock at the door brought her out from her thoughts, she'd have to let him in and seat him with a drink while she finished getting ready.

She hurried over to the door, and opened it to be met by Brittany, who was wearing a lime green skater dress, with a mesh skirt. She had paired it with red accessories, and her blonde locks were curled to perfection. It was very quirky, and very Brittany. She looked beautiful.

"I know we're not officially talking but I couldn't let our 13-year tradition slide. Even if you don't want to speak to me for the rest of the night, will you at least have your picture taken with me to finish our collection?" Brittany smiled nervously, holding up a camera.

Santana stood for a moment in thought as she let out a sigh. She had truly been caught off guard. She looked back at the blonde girl and let out a small smile, opening the door to let her in.

Brittany sighed with relief and stepped in quickly, as if she was scared Santana would change her mind. She instantaneously moved towards the smaller girl and wrapped her arms around her, relaxing as she felt Santana fall into the embrace.

"I missed you San, I promise to never keep any secrets from you again".

Santana let out a contented sigh

"I missed you too Brit".

The girls had gone up to Santana's room so she could finish getting ready, and all traces of awkwardness and anger had been abandoned. Both girls were so happy to be friends again. Brittany smiled as she traced her finger over the framed photograph of them at Disney World when they were 7, the two of them grinning excitedly in front of the castle, their arms wrapped tightly around each other. The Pierce's had gone on vacation to Florida every year since Brittany could remember, and from that year onwards Santana had always joined them.

"What do you think?"

Brittany turned to see Santana in a floor length red gown, that clung to her petite figure. She had taken out her rollers, and her long dark hair cascaded freely down her back. Brittany's mouth dropped in awe.

"Santana you look absolutely beautiful" she gasped.

"You look beautiful too Britt-Britt."

Brittany smiled; the occasional use of her childhood nickname always made her nostalgic to when they 1st met.

Santana walked over to Brittany and held out both hands for Brittany to take. They spent a moment just looking at each other and smiling. They had been through so much together, started kindergarten together, and now they were ending their high school journey together. Santana reached out and tenderly tucked a stray piece of hair behind Brittany's ear, causing Brittany to blush slightly. Their eyes locked intensely, and it reminded Brittany of the night they had kissed on Santana's birthday.

Their intense gaze was broken by Santana clearing her throat and looking down.

"Well Puck is one lucky guy tonight" she laughed, making Brittany's heart ache slightly. She had forgotten about Puck until now. Santana broke the embrace to head towards her dresser, touching up her lipstick.

"Actually San, can you do me a favour?" Santana gazed at Brittany through the mirror, prompting her to continue "Can you ask Puck to meet you there instead of picking you up? I've done the same with Sam. I figured if we can't be each other's prom dates, we can at least travel there together".

"Well sure but…how we will get there?" Santana asked.

Brittany smiled and silently guided Santana towards the window before pointing down the street. There was Mr Pierce in a rented Lexus Sedan. Brittany had always known how Santana wanted to arrive to prom in a Lexus. She didn't admit it, but status meant a lot to her, and Brittany knew that. She had begged her parents to rent the car for them as a graduation gift, even offering to put money towards herself, but the Pierce's agreed without the offer of Brittany's money. She had worked hard throughout school, especially in the last few months to get her grades up, and she deserved a treat on her Senior Prom night.

Santana gasped as she saw the vehicle.

"You did this for me?" she exclaimed, knowing Brittany wasn't bothered about fancy cars.

"I just wanted to do something nice for you, especially after everything" Brittany smiled.

Santana couldn't help her eyes glassing over her, her best friend was so special.

"I love you, Brit"

"I love you too, Santana"

The girls embraced, enjoying the moment together before Santana excitedly dragged them out to inspect the car, inviting Mr Pierce in. Then they all chatted together, and had their photos taken. Santana had some taken with her family, and Brittany and Santana had their traditional yearly photo taken.

"Oh, girls you look so beautiful and grown up" said Maribel with tears in her eyes "I remember when you were both just this big" she gestured with her hands.

They also had a photo in front of the Lexus, they had plenty of nice ones and a few funny ones, before they headed off towards the school. Mr Pierce put the screen up giving the girls some privacy, and they giggled together in the back of the car. As they drove through the quiet streets of Lima, Santana let out a contented sigh and rested her head on Brittany's shoulder, so happy they had come to their senses and that she was here with her best friend. She smiled and extended her pinkie, which Brittany silently took, nudging her head against Santana's.

When they arrived, Santana went to open the door, but Brittany stopped her. She dashed out of the car and ran around to Santana's side, opening the door for her with a bow.

"Your Senior Prom awaits, my lady" she said, in a posh voice, making Santana laugh. Brittany was always such a dork, but the gesture was very sweet too. She took Brittany's hand with a smile as Brittany helped her out of the car, and they walked hand in hand towards the school, waving at a teary-eyed Mr Pierce as they went.

As they got to the main doors, Sam and Puck were waiting together for their dates, and Santana's smile faltered, realising this would be where they'd go their separate ways.

"Why did I tell Brittany to go to prom with Sam" she wondered

"Brittany, wow, you look so beautiful" said Sam, stepping towards Brittany, forcing Santana to let go of her hand.

"Idiot" she thought.

"Hey gorgeous" Puck smiled before extending his arm out to her "You ready?"

Santana gulped before begrudgingly linking on to Puck, as Sam and Brittany joined hands, the 4 of them walked into the school hall together.

The prom was in full swing, and both girls were dancing with their prom dates. Far apart enough to not be able to have a conversation, but close enough to still be able to interact with each other through knowing looks.

As Brittany watched Santana and Puck gyrating against the music, she couldn't help but feel her jealousy rising. The way he kept trying to place his grubby hands inappropriately all over her, despite Santana moving them to less intimate places. The way he drooled over her like she was an object. She didn't see the attraction with Noah Puckerman at all, he was a sleazy slime ball. Not good enough for someone as perfect as her best friend. Of course, she knew the real reason for her jealousy, it was the fact she was in love with Santana. But she couldn't be, and she knew that, so she grabbed Sam and kissed him passionately in an effort to try and forget.

Santana turned to look at her best friend and noticed them making out. "So gross" she thought. She didn't want to look because the sight of them was making her feel nauseous, but at the same time she couldn't stop staring. Why did seeing her best friend making out with a guy hurt so bad? "It must be because it's him, he's not good enough for her" she pondered. Suddenly her thoughts were distracted by Puck's lips close to her ear.

"Hey babe, shall we slip off?"

Santana gulped; she knew this moment was coming. She took one last look at Brittany who still hadn't come up for air. How was she not being suffocated by his ginormous lips!?

Santana sighed.

"Brittany has done it, most of the other Cheerios have done it, I need to get it done. Plus, Puck is super attractive and cool, there's no one better I can lose my virginity with."

With that, she grabbed Puck's hand, and lead him outside.

Puck fiddled with the car keys as Santana stood cold, arms crossed over her. Puck had parked out of the car park in a desolate street next to the school grounds, and the night chill had spread throughout her body as she walked. Puck didn't even offer her his jacket. He finally got it open and opened the back door to scoot some old McDonalds cartons off the seat, throwing them into the front.

"Climb in" said Puck, gesturing to the back seat.

Santana couldn't help thinking back to the contrast of Brittany's gesture earlier as she graciously opened the Lexus door for her, now Puck was shovelling her into his battered junk filled car.

"Why am I sitting in the back seat?" Santana frowned.

"Well there's more room than the front, unless you want to go on top?"

It took a minute for Santana to register that Puck was suggesting they had sex in the car. She had assumed they would at least drive to a motel. This was her 1st time for god sake.

"We're gonna do it here? Can't we drive somewhere like a motel? What if somebody see's?" Santana panicked. This is not how she pictured her 1st time to be.

"Psh" Puck scoffed "Why do you think I parked out somewhere private. Nobody will see us they're all inside for starters. What's the point in driving around and wasting money on a motel? Let's just get to it. You've done this before right?"

Santana froze. It hadn't even occurred to her that Puck would assume she'd done this before. She was a hot, popular cheerleader, and most of the cheerleaders had reps. Maybe if she admitted it was her 1st time, he'd take her somewhere nicer, make the experience a sweet one. But Santana couldn't do that, she had her reputation to uphold.

"Course" Santana tutted "Well let's just get on with it then, I wanna be back inside for the last dance".

They clambered in the small vehicle, and Puck attacked Santana with kisses as soon as they sat down, he tore at her dress hungrily, so she was soon sitting in her underwear. After an intense make out session, Puck guided Santana's hand down, causing Santana to quiver as she felt Puck's hardness through his boxers.

He tore at Santana's panties eagerly, before pulling down his boxers and preparing to enter Santana.

"Wait!" Santana yelled before Puck looked at her confused "Don't you have a condom?" she asked.

Puck sighed before rummaging around in his seat pockets and pulling one out. He quickly put the condom on and wasted no time in clambering on top of Santana.

The whole thing felt incredibly rushed, all they had done was make out in underwear. Santana had lightly grazed against his penis through his boxers and now he was on top of her ready to go. He hadn't even touched her, and she still had her bra on!

Santana gasped as she felt Puck enter her. It wasn't the agonizing pain that she prepared for, but it definitely burned. It didn't feel good, and she didn't know if that was down to how much they had rushed it, or because it was her 1st time anyway. Puck on the other hand, looked to be very much enjoying it, as his face contorted with pleasure.

"Oh my god you're so tight!" he said, as he thrust his hips square into her.

Santana cringed internally. What if he could tell she was a virgin?

He kept on pumping, and Santana felt herself getting used to the burning situation, but it still didn't feel good. She felt nothing. This was meant to be happy; she was finally losing her virginity. Maybe if she thought of something happy it would help her enjoy it more. She closed her eyes and thought of New York and Brittany, and the life they'd be living there together in a little over two months' time.

She thought about Brittany surprising her with the Lexus, and the fun they'd had riding to prom together.

She thought about when they were 16 when Brittany had a part time job at a bakery, and how she would always sneak the best cookies and cakes for Santana. Every morning Santana would come into school to a sweet treat on her desk, and she would turn to Brittany with a knowing smile.

She thought about when they were 12, when Brittany was upset because she didn't have any valentines' cards. Santana hated seeing her best friend cry, so she spent her art lesson sneakily making a card for Brittany.

To Britt-Britt,

Happy Valentines Day.

I'm sorry this card isn't from a boy, but one day you will have someone who is so desperately in love with you, you won't even need a card to know it. I don't have faith this is true, I know it's true, the same way that I know kittens are soft and donuts are delicious, it's a fact.

You are the most lovable, cutest, special girl I know, and that's why you are my favourite person.

The right boy will find you, but in the meantime, I love you

Love, Santana

Brittany had cried when she read it, and the next day she had walked in with a present for Santana. A friendship bracelet, one for each of them, and a card that said.

To San,

I think if I was to die tomorrow it would be from a heart attack. Because heart attacks are from loving too much. And I love you so much every day.

I don't need a boyfriend, but even when I do, they'll never replace you because you were here 1st.

I love you to infinity Santana Lopez

Love, Brittany

"I love you too infinity too Brit" Santana smiled, as she fastened the bracelet around Brittany's wrist, Brittany doing the same for her.

She was broken out from her thoughts by the sound of Puck grunting as he let one last thrust inside her, moaning in pleasure as he felt his release.

Is that it?

Santana let out a sigh as Puck pulled out.

"I know!" said Puck, mistaking her sigh for a content one.

No room for cuddling or intimacy, Santana was glad as she just wanted to get back to the party. As did Puck by the looks of it. Santana hitched up her dress and fixed her hair, before she heard Puck exclaim

"Shit! It broke…"