Santana's POV
I can't believe I cried in front of Brett. I blame the bottle of wine, everyone knows I turn into a hysterical drunk sometimes. Then I fucking kissed him on the cheek, what the hell is wrong with me. What is this guy doing to me! I heard my phone ding, I hoped it was Brett but then I remembered that I didn't even have his number. I slid across seeing it was Quinn, "Hey you awake?" I quickly replied yes. Within seconds I heard a subtle knock, followed by Quinn peeking her head in. "Can I come in please?" She asked. I nodded, she shut the door and sat on my bed across from me.
"I was wrong last night. I should have never insinuated that you called Bash to sleep with him" She admitted. "What pissed me off was that you knew that I was trying everything to get Bash off my back" I explained. "San I don't even know why I said it, right when you left I immediately regretted it. I am so sorry" Quinn said, she looked genuine. I nodded "It's okay I forgive you, last night was just a lot" I said leaning back on my head board.
"What even happened before I came out of my room?" she asked. I explained the whole thing starting when Bash walked in all the way to when Quinn came out of her room. "You know Brett would have absolutely kicked Bash's ass" Quinn said laughing. I couldn't but laugh too "Bash wouldn't have stood a chance" I said.
"You're brother's a good guy" I admitted. I could see Quinn studying me. "Yeah he is, I think you need a guy like him but not him since he is my brother" she said, nudging me. I laughed a bit, "I would never but let's face it, I attract assholes. Brett wouldn't like me anyways". Quinn looked at her watch quickly, "damn I'm going to be late" she said getting up. "I left the list on the counter for the party and yes roll your eyes, you are still going to the store. Bring Brett show him around a little and i'll bring home those case files for you" She said giving me a smile. I went to throw a pillow at her but she quickly shut the door.
I took my time getting ready. After last night I needed to impress Brett and let's face it my appearance is always my go to. My make up was subtle but definitely on point, I lightly curled my hair leaving it down. I pulled on some black jeans with a white top and completed the outfit with a leather jacket and black booties. I have to say I look great.
I walked out of the room making my way into the living room. I was expecting Brett to be sprawled out on the couch fast asleep. Everything was neatly put away and all the blankets were folded on the back of the couch. Where the hell is he?
"Good morning" I heard from behind me. I quickly spun around, "You have a thing for sneaking up on people" I said laughing. His eyes trailed down my entire body before coming back up to face me, "You look beautiful" he said smiling, I quickly looked away so he wouldn't see me blush. By the chuckle that escaped his lips, I'm guessing he saw me. "You don't look too bad yourself" I replied admiring the jeans, white shirt and blue flannel that really made his eyes pop.
"it's only 10 am and you're already showered and ready. I thought I was going to have to wake you up" I said. He shrugged his shoulders, "couldn't really sleep last night so I went for a run" "A run, what time did you get up?" I asked. "I think I left at 5:30" He said, sitting down to put on his shoes. "5:30! you were still up at like 1, did you even sleep?" I asked, kinda shocked. "I've had to report to missions on less sleep, this is nothing." he said laughing as if it was nothing. "Aren't you home on recovery, should you even be out running?" I asked. "It's my shoulder, not my legs" he said laughing before getting up and standing in front of me. I couldn't help but notice just how much bigger he was then me. It makes me think how big something else is. God Santana, that's your best friend's brother, get your mind out of the gutter; I thought before shaking my head. "Come on let's go" I said walking past him toward the door but before I could open it, he made it in front of me opening the door for me. I smiled at him and he just winked.
We decided to just walk to the market since it wasn't too far and it was a nice fall day out. "So why did you become a lawyer?" he asked on our walk. "I actually don't really know, Quinn always knew she wanted to be one and I just kinda tagged along" I explained. Brett started to laugh, "You went to law school and became a lawyer just to follow Quinn?" "You make it sound like I love her and followed like some stalker" I said as we both laughed. "So if you didn't become a lawyer, where would you be now?" he asked. "I really don't know"I laughed again. "come on give me something" "I really have no idea but let's turn this on you, why did you join the marines?" I asked looking up at him.
"Easy, I wasn't good at anything, ran away from home and had absolutely nothing. So I shipped off to boot camp." he explained. I couldn't help but feel for him "you ran away from home?" he nodded, "Quinn never told me any of this" I admitted. "That's because she doesn't know," he said as if it was nothing. "woahh why didn't you tell Quinn" I asked, stopping him in his tracks. "It was a long time ago and Quinn was young. I couldn't put that on her" he explained. "But maybe you could have come and lived in Lima with your mom." I said. He laughed "There's a lot that people don't know about me but I can tell you that it would have never worked, now come one lets get this shopping done" he said walking toward the market.
We walked around grabbing all the things from Quinn's list. "damn could this girl add anymore to this stupid list" I said crossing off another item. "Yup, she just texted me more things," Brett said, showing me his phone. "This is exactly why I don't go shopping" "She told me that you need to stop rolling your eyes" he said laughing. "She knows you too well" "tell me about it" I replied smiling.
"Santana, Santana Lopez'' I heard a high pitched voice say from behind me. Fucking Lillian. I put on a fake smile, "Hey Lillian, long time no see" I said. "Yeah" I saw her eye turn to look at Brett, "and who is this?" she asked, smiling. "Brett Pierce" he said politely holding out his hand. She shook it slowly, "Lily Powers". "Well aren't you attractive" she said basically eye fucking him. Before he could answer, I pulled him toward me, "Well we need to go, it was great seeing you" I said. "Get my number from Santana'' she said smiling. Brett smiled back "it was very nice meeting you" he said before I pulled him away. Of course he was a gentleman to her but I'm not like him.
"why did you pull me away so quickly, she was pretty" he said which made me scoff, "Please I just saved you from a disease" "who was she?" "Just some skank from law school," I said, placing the items on the conveyor belt. "She just wanted to sleep with you" I said handing over the money. "Maybe I needed that'' he said, grabbing most of the bags. I grabbed the rest following close behind.
"1 you're injured so give some of the bags and 2 you wanted to sleep with her?" I asked, kinda shocked by his outburst. "1no they are heavy and I don't want you to have to hold them, and 2 Its not that I wanted to sleep with her but I've been cooped up in a military base, it's been awhile." he explained. "So no hot military girls over there?" I smirked. He laughed, "there have been a few but I don't mix business with pleasure, so I am just as sexually frustrated as you" he said matching my smirk. My jaw dropped, he is giving my sass right back at me. "you Mr. Pierce are one interesting guy" I said laughing.
We managed to get all the groceries put away, but there is no room left in the fridge. "How pissed do you think Quinn would be if I ate some of the food? '' He asked, opening the fridge. "Do it, I dare you" I said laughing while pulling out some cereal. He just shook his head, "is that what you are having?", "Yup it's basically the only thing that's mine in this kitchen, want some?" I said handing him the box. He poured himself some.
"So how long were you and that guy together?" he asked. I rolled my eyes. Somehow we lasted like a year I think" I told him. Brett's eyes grew wide, "You were with that asshole for a whole year" "yes I know it wasn't my best moment" I said laughing. "How did you last that long, he doesn't really seem like your type" He asked, putting his bowl down. "My parents loved him so that's the major reason but how do you know what my type is." I asked. "Remember I can read people really well" he said laughing. I crossed my arms over my chest. "And what do you think my type is?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.
Brett walked closer to me, I backed up until my ass hit the counter behind me. He kept walking till he was right in front of me and I was looking up at him. His hand reached up making its way to my waist giving my side a squeeze. I breathed in quick, "I think you like bad boys but only bad on the outside. You like guys that are a true gentleman and genuinely a good person on the inside. Willing to spoil you and show you just how special you are but are willing to fight to the death if someone tries to cross you. Now tell me how accurate I am." he said still standing in front of me. "I think you just described yourself," I said quietly. He smiled, "then I guess I am your type"
Then of course in walks Quinn completely ruining everything. He moved back away from me but his eyes never left mine. "He guys! how was shopping?" she asked, smiling. "Just great" I rolled my eyes. "I met a girl who wants to go out." Brett said. I looked at him, he was trying to get a rise out of me. "I knew the girls were going to be all over you" she squealed. "Is she hot?" "It's Lillian from school" I said knowing exactly what she was going to say. "Absolutely not, she is a slut" Quinn said shaking her head. "See I told you" he looked at me and just laughed, I basically fell right into his trap.
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