The sound of the sea was really relaxing and something she was growing to love. It was rare thing for Santana wake up early and make breakfast for her and Britt. She woke up her wife with fresh coffee and sandwich she brought to her to bed. She put the tray by B's side of the bed and got back to bed to wake her wife. She kissed her shoulders and neck. B started to wake up and Santana knew she was enjoying this as much as she did.
''Babe, wake up… We have to go…''
''Mmmmm…. Where?''
''I found us fun things to do… You said you want us to be out of the room, so your very hot wife made planes for us and next few days…''
''Does that mean that we will not…''
''God, no! I'm not crazy baby… We shall explore this island and maybe find some nice cozy place to explore each other…''
''Santana, you know every inch of me…''
''I can never know enough….''
'' You are bad….''
Santana kissed her and smiled.
''And that is one of the reasons you love me B.''
''Ah, modesty and Santana… Always hand in hand…''
Santana got to the table and sat in her wife's lap.
''Maybe before, but I know someone who goes with me for sure hand in hand…''
''And who that might be?''
''My beloved wife…''
''That is cute, but I'm still not happy you woke me up so early….''
Santana stole kiss from her and got up.
''Get ready baby, we are leaving soon… We have long hard hours ahead of us…''
Santana was off the bed getting ready when Britt's smile turned into one she had after some mischief.
''If that is the one of the pickup lines boys used on you, no wonder you became lesbian….''
Santana turned and shook her head…
''Go! Get ready…''
Britt was in the bathroom and Santana was packing their bag. She was so excited to see the island and explore it with Britt. They would have time in Hawaii to lay around and do nothing. Their parents already took them there few times, so they knew the place they were going. Greece was different story. Santana made sure they spend few days in Athens too and see the important sights in it and around it. She was so proud of herself that she put exploring the island and Greece above her libido. She was getting mature. That thought made her smile.
''Are you ready dork?''
''Yes, Britt… Let's go…''
She programmed GPS and their journey beguine. They drove and on their way, they visited Petrified Forest, nice small beaches. Ouzo factory and they ate olives. Britt took many pictures and she was so excited to show them to their friends when they come to New York. They came come late in the evening and just chilled at the pool. Britt cuddled up to her wife and kissed her cheek.
''Baby, I had so much fun…''
''I did too.''
''Do you think we should call our parents and friends and tell them we are alive and OK?''
''Yes, I think it would be good.''
They turned on their phones and found over hundred calls and messages. They sent messages to their parents and friends telling they are alive, ok and having so much fun. Their parents put two and two together pretty fast and were happy to know they were dating again. Their friends had no idea they were together. There were some messages from Danni asking Santana how she is. She told her she is fine and not to worry. They spent each day exploring something new about the island and its beauties. They even spent two days in Turkey and Britt got her to buy some nice things for their parents and friends. Santana found on line some stories and legends about the island and Sappho and she read them to Britt one night before they went to sleep. Time in Athens was also full of exploring and new experiences. Santana loved it and had so much fun learning about history and finally having a chance to see all the places they learned about at school and even more than that. They loved listening again to some of the legends and mythology stories. They even heard some things they haven't heard from Mrs. Bell, their history teacher. Santana had funny idea in her head. After learning about gods and their complicated relationships, Santana had only one thought in her head. How would Miss. Holiday tell them about it? B saw her wife's smile and wanted to know what is so funny.
''Santana, what are you thinking about?''
''Miss Holiday and how would she teach about all of this…''
''Hm… That would be fun lesson, just like all of her lessons.''
She was very sad to leave Greece, but very glad to have some one on one time with her wife at the white sand beaches and nothing else around them. But, before the heaven in shape of Hawaii, they had to go to New York, to settle into the apartment their parents got them and to do some laundry before they leave for another few weeks. Santana was thinking about how their parents would react to the marriage news and should they tell them right away or wait for some time. Britt was all for it to tell them right as they land, but her wife insisted on much subtle approach. Brittany couldn't understand how Santana wanted to wait with the news. She was so proud of them being married and she didn't see any reason for them to hide. Santana's parents now knew all and there was no reason for hiding. Lopez family stood by their girl and they assured her she is loved and respected. They just wanted her to be happy, they didn't care about her loving girls, or A GIRL for that matter. Their mothers were waiting for them at the airport and were very happy to see them. They got them into group bear hug.
''Our babies…''
''Hi, mom…''
''Hey Brittany… Santana…''
''Hey, Mrs. Pierce…''
Mrs. Lopez was looking at them…
''You look beautiful, happy and rested...''
''Thank you mom…''
They got to the car and their mothers wanted every detail of the trip. They told them about places they saw and some of the things they've done.
''I would have told you more, but Santana said I shouldn't talk about all the things we've done.''
Their mothers gave Santana a look in the rearview mirror and Mrs. Lopez responded to what Britt said…
''It's good to know you still have…things to do together and find it amusing…''
Britt whispered to Santana.
''Is she talking about sweet lady kisses?''
''Yes, she is…''
''Oh…''
Mrs. Lopez stopped awkward silence with question.
''So, now that you are back on, what are your planes?''
''We have a lot of them… First thing is to have fun… And then…''
''We want to have more fun…''
''Brittany, please don't say anything more.''
''I will not Mrs. Lopez. Santana told me that there are things you don't want to know…''
''Thank you…''
Their new apartment was close to Rachel's and Kurt's. It was nice, spacious and theirs. Their parents changed their minds and bought them the apartment. Mrs. Pierce took them to see every inch of the place and they loved it. Britt and her mom were talking about decorating and Santana went to sit with her mother.
'' You look happy mi amor….''
''I am happy. She makes me so happy and I feel like I'm finally home…''
''That's what it's supposed to be like. You feel it in your gut. She is the one, isn't she?''
''I believe she is….''
''So, when do we get the wedding invitations?''
Oh, here they go. Now was the time for the truth.
''You don't…''
Mrs. Lopez didn't see this coming. She believed her daughter wanted to marry Britt. They event talked about it when they were kids…And now she says she is not marrying Britt.
''WHAT? Your father is taking dancing lessons now when you told us you are back on and living together. Don't do it to him…And Susan and I want a big wedding for our girls… You have to get married… No living in sin…''
Santana gave her mother a look…. Mom, we are two women living together and having sex, can't get more sinful that that…
''O.K. More sin… You should marry her…''
Santana smiled at her mother and took her hand…
''I did…''
''What?''
''I did marry her…''
''You did not do that to us Santana Lopez!''
''It's actually Lopez-Pierce…now…''
''That is not the point….''
Britt and her mom came to living room to see why Mrs. Lopez was shouting…
''Maria, what is going on?''
''They are married…''
Mrs. Pierce was not that surprised or hurt by what the girls did.
''Already? That was fast.. .''
Britt looked at her mother.
''We did it before we left for Greece…''
Mrs. Lopez was not very thrilled with what B said.
''What? Like few minutes since you made it official again? That is insane…''
Mrs. Pierce started laughing and they were all confused.
''Oh, Maria… They did what we always knew they would… One of them would get the idea and the other would follow without question…''
''Who suggested it?''
''Santana… After I got us tickets….One way tickets…''
Mrs. Lopez smiled at them… Somehow it made sense. She knew the girls would do something like that. She was surprised they didn't do it earlier.
''You are crazy!''
Britt put her hands around her wife's waist and kissed her cheek.
''I love that we are crazy. And it was not such a difficult thing to do. I knew I would marry her one day since I was six years old.''
Mrs. Pierce nodded.
''She came one day home after the dance class and she told us she will marry Santana because she is taking care of her and she tells her she is smart and beautiful.''
''She is smart and beautiful. She is my genius…''
Britt whispered how much she loves her and kissed her temple.
''Two of you are…something special…''
''We know mom. I know… B makes me so happy…''
''I'm glad two of you are back on.''
Girls held hands and looked at each other. Their mothers' were glad their girls found the way back to each other and are happy. They left them settle into their new place and went back to the hotel. Girls felt like they were finally home. Apartment was full of boxes and some of their old furniture. They only had Santana's old bed placed into the master bedroom and the dresser that goes with it.
''Our mother believed that the most important thing for us is the bed….''
''Well, Santana, I must agree… We did spend a lot of time in it during this time…and even before…''
''We were on our honeymoon…''
''And before?''
''We had an early honeymoon…. Since we were fifteen.''
''I love you Santana…''
''I love you too Britt…''
''Do you want to unpack or see the gang first?''
''I want this day to be just for us….''
They got back to the living room and started opening the boxes. They were full of old memories and things that girls loved. Santana's bedroom was moved to this apartment, but Mrs. Pierce made sure that some of the Britt's sheets and pillows made it to the apartment too. Few hours later, furniture was arranged and they started placing things. They found some of the photographs they kept by their nightstands and they found it very funny that they kept same photos close to them.
''We are so hopeless…''
''Why?''
''Look at our things. We have almost everything in double and in my boxes I can still find too many of your things. My closet was never just mine. Ever since I remember, I had your things in it…''
''I think it was practical… I was always smaller than you and we had different taste…''
''Except when you were steeling my hoodies…''
''They smelled of you…''
''Santana, you are such a dork…''
''And I love you too…''
Britt kissed her wife and smiled at her. Santana really felt like her home. She knew they would be judged for their decision to marry that young, but Britt knew they did the right thing. They went to bed happy to be together and happy to have something of their own to call home. They were too tired for anything more than cuddling so Britt pulled her into bone crushing hug and kissed her for a long time.
''I'm so happy to have you again in my life…''
''Me too… After a long time, I'm finally home…in your arms…''
Their ''just one day without friends'' turned into entire week. First they wanted their mothers gone before they call the gang. After, they wanted to do this and that alone, go there alone and so it was almost an entire week. Kurt and Rachel called Santana all the time, but she found million reasons to avoid them. Rachel was trying to get Santana to go back to the band because it was not the same without her. It was very hard for Rachel to admit she needs Santana. After the brake up, Danny also left the band, so Rachel had a plan to get them back together and get the band back together that way. In her head, it was a perfect plan. She got Kurt to call Santana and convince her to invite them to her new apartment. Kurt didn't want to be in the middle, but he couldn't lie he was very interested in knowing where Santana lived now and how did her new place look. It was killing him that he knew nothing and she didn't call him to help her decorate. He called her, but she dismissed him in a second.
''Lady Hummel, I'm pretty fine and capable of decorating without you and dwarf. Let her enjoy her imaginary fame and leave me be. She wanted her play, I want my space… Soo…Talk to you later.''
Britt got Santana to watch all of their favorite movies and that brought so many memories they sheared during their high school years. They spent so little time watching movies, and so much more making out or talking about things they remembered or never dared to ask. Britt noticed that Rachel and Kurt were calling her all the time.
''What do they want?''
''To see my place… ''
''We should invite them to come tomorrow.''
''Noooo…. I want some more of time for us…''
''Santana, we can't hide forever… We have to do this….''
''No…''
''Call the love…''
Santana pouted, but Britt remained firm. She got her to call Kurt and tell him to come tomorrow.
''Good girl… That's my Sunny…''
''I hate you Britt…''
''No, you don't… Let's go to sleep.''
They got to bed and Santana pretended to be angry at Britt for getting her to call Kurt and Rachel.
''I want my good night kiss Santana…''
''No, not tonight…''
''You can't be angry at me…''
''Sure I can…''
Britt got into tickling her and she cracked. Santana couldn't stay angry at her for a long time. B kissed her and smiled.
''I love you so much… You make me so happy…''
Santana stole few more kisses from her wife and they fell asleep… Tomorrow they planned to surprise their friends with breakfast and tell them they are back together. Santana knew it would be a long day… But she didn't care. She had all she needed right at her side and she didn't care what their friends would think or say.
