Thanks for the love last chapter.
Santana wakes up to the smell of bacon. She reaches over to find that Brett isn't there, not a surprise as she figured he's the one cooking. Pulling on one of Brett's shirts, she heads out of his room to find Brett and the food. Since she didn't notice last night, being pre-occupied, she's taking a good look around the penthouse.
"This place is amazing." Santana says walking into the kitchen.
"I'm glad you like it." Brett says turning around and smiling at her.
"Whatcha you cooking?" Santana asks closing the space between them.
"Eggs and bacon for us." Brett says wrapping his arms around her and giving her a kiss.
"Good I'm starving." Santana says eyeing the food.
Brett gets them two plates, loading them both up. They eat in happy silence both enjoying each other's company.
"San," Brett says once they finish eating.
"Yeah B," Santana says looking up at him.
Brett licks his lips, nervous about what he's going to ask her.
"I was hoping…. that maybe…. you'd be my girlfriend?" Brett mumbles.
"Wait what?" Santana asks her heart stopping at what he just said.
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Brett asks again.
"Yes!" Santana shouts.
Brett pulls her into him and kisses her deeply.
"You're my girlfriend now." Brett says smiling down at her.
"And you're my boyfriend." Santana says all smiles.
She pulls him back to the bedroom to celebrate.
A few days later after her set at her gig, a manager approaches her.
"Hello Santana," the manager says.
"Hi," Santana says frowning at him.
"I'm Will, a manager for Lookout, the band. Have you heard of them?" Will asks.
"I have," Santana says.
"Well, we're looking for an opening act for the six months they're going to go on in three weeks. The band has seen some of your gigs that are on Youtube and are fans." Will tells her. "They would like you to be the opening act for them."
"Oh my god, really?" Santana asks in disbelief.
So many great things have been happening to her lately it's hard for her to believe.
"Yes," Will says smiling at her response.
"Do you mind if I take the day to talk this over with my family and friends?" Santana asks knowing that she wants to talk this over with both Quinn and Brett.
"Take the day, but I'll need to know by tomorrow morning." Will says handing her his business card.
"I'll give you a call as soon as I talk to them." Santana says.
Santana quickly finishes packing up excited to tell Quinn and Brett about this opportunity.
To Brett: Can you come to my apartment? I have big news I want to share with both you and Quinn.
From Brett: I'll be there in fifteen minutes.
To Brett: You might beat me home.
To Quinn: Brett's coming over, I have big news to share with both of you.
From Quinn: What is it?
To Quinn: You'll just have to wait.
Santana catches a cab back and ends up getting there at the same time as Brett.
"Hey San," Brett says after opening the door for her.
"Thanks B," Santana says kissing him on the cheek.
"So, what is this news?" Brett asks as they make their way to Santana's apartment.
"You'll have to wait until we get in the apartment so I can tell Quinn too." Santana says.
Before Santana can even pull out her keys, Quinn opens the door.
"What's this big news?" Quinn asks.
"Can I come in first?" Santana says and Quinn moves aside for her.
"Good you're here too." Quinn says to Brett.
Santana drops off her stuff before making her way to the living room. The three of them sit down with Brett and Quinn both looking at Santana.
"Well….." Brett says.
"After my gig tonight, I was approached by a manager who offered me a spot as the opening act on Lookout's world tour." Santana tells them.
"Wow, that's great S." Quinn says getting up to give her a hug.
"That's amazing San." Brett says beaming at her so proud of his girlfriend who he thinks deserves the world.
Santana is so happy that they're both so happy for her.
"When would you leave and for how long?" Quinn asks.
"The tour starts in three weeks and I'd be gone for six months." Santana says looking over at Brett.
Quinn knows they need to talk alone about this so she excuses herself to grab a snack.
"You should go." Brett says knowing how big this is for her.
"But we'd be apart for six months unless you come after the season then it would only be three months. But that's still a long time to be apart especially since we just started dating." Santana says biting her lip.
"I know it is, but we can survive it." Brett reassures her.
"I don't want to be apart from you for that long. We literally just became boyfriend and girlfriend." Santana says. "I'd hate for this to come between us."
"I promise you that that won't happen." Brett says wrapping his arms around her. "I'm so proud of you."
"Thanks," Santana says smiling. "I do want to go."
"Then you should," Brett says.
"But-" Santana starts only to have Brett stop her.
"I want all your dreams to come true and this is a great opportunity to farther your career. You should take it. Once my season ends, I'll fly to wherever you are." Brett tells her.
"You'd really do that." Santana says astonished.
"Of course," Brett says smiling.
"Okay, I'll go." Santana says and Brett kisses her deeply. "But only if you promise that we'll talk every day."
"We will," Brett promises.
Quinn who had been half listening hears this and makes her way back into the living room.
"So, are you going to go?" Quinn asks smiling.
"Yes, I am," Santana says biting her lip.
"That's great S, your dreams are coming true." Quinn says so proud of her best friend.
Brett yawns, standing up. "If you two don't mind I'm going to head home now."
"You can stay the night, right?" Santana asks looking over at Quinn.
"You're more than welcome to." Quinn says.
"My room is the second door on the left." Santana tells him. "I'll be in shortly."
"Thanks Quinn," Brett says turning to Santana giving her a peck on the lips.
Both women watch him leave. Santana has a small smile on her face and Quinn looks at her best friend so glad that she's happy.
"I need to ask you for a favor." Santana says biting her lip.
"Whatever you need." Quinn says.
"Can you check in on Brett while I'm gone." Santana asks.
"Of course, I will," Quinn agrees.
"Which means you'll tell me if he struggles?" Santana says staring at Quinn.
"Yes, I promise I'll keep you informed." Quinn promises.
"Thanks Q," Santana says pulling out her phone to call the manager Will.
'Hi Will, this is Santana Lopez from earlier.' Santana says once he answers.
'Hello Santana, I take it you have an answer for me.' Will says figuring this might be good news.
'I'll join you all.' Santana tells him. 'So long as it's okay for my boyfriend to join me after he finishes up work about three months in.' she asks.
'That won't be a problem at all. In fact the band's girlfriends will be happy to hear this.' Will says chuckling.
'Thanks, I'm so looking forward to this.' Santana says so happy.
'I'll be in touch in a few days.' Will says.
After hanging up, Santana heads into her room. She strips to her underwear before climbing in bed. She snuggles into Brett who is still asleep. He wraps his arms around her. She loves having his arms around her. She's not sure how she feels still about leaving him as she's going to miss this.