When they woke up, they had some more work to do in the apartment. Britt hung the curtains and Santana was putting their stuff in the closet. They had beautiful and big walk in closet in their room and the thought of how Kurt would be jealous kept her entertained for some time. She sorted their things and took great pride in how amazing it all turned out to be. She would often sneak a peek at her wedding ring and at Britt, still not believing they were finally back together and this time for good. After placing everything where they believed it should be, they decided to do some shopping. There were still some small things missing. Santana called Kurt and told him to come around five. Britt and she settled to call their friends to breakfast, but then in the morning they changed their mind. Santana was much easier to handle after coffee and food, so B had no dilemma about change of time. Mrs. Lopez had someone bring Santana's car to New York and she left it in the building's garage. They bought new linens, pillows, pillow casings, things for the kitchen, bathroom and Britt insisted on a lot of candles. Santana loved those little candles her wife would fill their place with. It reminded her of when they were younger and Britt's room when they would make love hidden away from the world. Britt and her room were always Santana's favorite escape. Later that afternoon, their mothers went back to Lima and they went home with their new things. Santana arranged pillows and things in the kitchen and Britt disappeared into their bedroom. When Santana got to the bedroom, she noticed that the lights were off and the only light came from the bathroom. She got inside and found her wife in the tub surrounded by candles.
''Join me Sanny…''
Santana smiled at her and took off her dress and joined her. Water was warm and pleasant. Britt washed her hair and massaged her shoulders. Santana relaxed into her wife's arms and closed her eyes…
''What are you thinking about Santana?''
''Us… This… How you make me happy.''
''I am happy too.''
''I am glad to know that.''
''I missed you so much…''
''I missed you too. No one could replace you my love…''
''I know Britt…''
Few minutes before they were supposed to come, Rachel canceled telling Santana that she had some theatre emergency and that Kurt and Blaine were having an argument so they can't come. Santana was glad to hear they were not coming. Britt on the other hand was a bit disappointed. That night they made love for the first time in their new apartment. Santana was happy to be with Britt in their new home surrounded by things that were part of their ''old'' life. They slept in her bed, place where they had sex for the first time. Their walls were covered in posters they loved and their pictures that were representing some big and important memories. Britt even managed to sneak out to print and frame some of the pictures from their escape to Greece. Britt woke up in the middle of the night and got out of bed. She wanted some water and she was hungry. On her way to the kitchen, she stopped in front of the wall with their pictures. She loved them more with every moment they hung on their wall. One of these pictures was picture someone took of them after their ring exchange. Britt gave her camera to the couple and lady took picture of them lost in the kiss. They were real brides on that picture. Santana had long white dress and Britt was in her favorite short white dress with a little lace at the end. That is the dress she stole from Santana's closet in their junior year and she kept it hidden. It was during the time she was with Artie and Santana was…being stubborn and denying her feelings. Britt would take her out when she missed Santana. She had very sad memories of that dress, so she decided to make a good one. That's why she put it on that night…
''I always knew you took that dress…''
Santana spoke and stopped B's memories rush.
''You did?''
Santana was standing at their bedroom door in her black silk robe. B smiled at her… Santana came behind her and put her arms around B's waste.
''Yes. I also loved that dress and it reminded me of that night we sneaked out of the Puck's party and went to my house. I think it was the night I realized it was more than sex between us.''
''I knew that from the beginning…''
''I know… But… It took me some time to realize and some more to face my feelings. I really loved you Britt, I was just scared of everything. Many people told me I'm not girlfriend material and even I believed it.''
Britt turned and hugged her...
''And look at you now, now you are wife material….''
''Just for you…''
Santana kissed her and they looked at their pictures. Now they had something old and something new on their wall. Britt smiled at her and repeated numerous times how much she loves her and how happy she makes her. Santana was not someone who cried a lot. But Britt made her cry that night by saying beautiful things to her. They still had a lot of heeling to do. Some moments in their past were not completely left behind and forgotten. Santana still feared B would leave her for some stupid boy and Brittany feared Santana will change her mind and find someone better, smarter or just leave her. They fell asleep holding each other happy and tired from crying and love making. They were woken up by Santana's cell phone. She got out of the bed to pick up the phone.
''What?!''
''Good morning Satan….''
''Lady Hummel….''
''Always so charming…. Rachel wants to know when should we come?''
''Where?''
''To your place. Your mother said nothing about where you moved and why did you move out? We want to know… You were with Britt and then you disappeared from the face of the Earth…''
''Come in an hour. I'll text you the address.''
''Cool…''
''Fine… See you then…''
Santana got back to bed and cuddled up to her wife…
''They are coming in an hour…''
''Noooo….''
''Yes, they are… Berry can't wait to see our apartment…''
''I wanted it to be just two of us.''
''I know love… I wanted it too…''
Britt got out of the bed and Santana made it. Brittany loved how Santana would freak out about getting house in perfect order before their guests come. She was real neat freak when it came to showing their house to someone. It had to be perfect. After she was done, Britt got her to take shower together. As it usually happens with them, they were done showering few moments before the bell rung. Santana put on the dress and got to open the door. When she opened, there was surprise for her. Beside the people Kurt told her would come, like almost entire Glee club, there were Eliot and Danny too. She was in shock. She didn't expect to see them here, especially Danny. The silence was interrupted by Rachel.
''So, will you let us in?''
''Sure…''
They got in and Santana felt bad for what is about to happen….
''Danny…''
''Rachel said I should come…''
''Oh…''
''Santana is there any hope for us?''
Before she could give any answer bedroom door opened and there was Britt in cute long yellow dress smiling from ear to ear… Her hair was wet and her feet were bare. She looked comfortable at this place, like it was hers too.
''Hey guys!''
Rachel was surprised. She didn't see this coming and this was not what she had on mind when she got Danny to come here. She wanted her and Santana to get back together so Danny could get her to come back to band. Britt was not something she planned for Santana.
''Brittany, what are you doing here?''
''I live here with Santana…''
Danny's eyes were wide opened. She didn't see this coming ether. Santana was back with her ex and living with her in less than few weeks.
Santana looked at Danny who seemed broken and disappointed. She felt bad for hurting her. When people looked around they realized that girls really do live together and felt stupid for not noticing pictures and other things that point to their new relationship. Santana looked at Danny and mouthed that she is sorry. Danny was looking at Britt who gave Santana very gentle and loving look. Danny was aware Britt knew who she is and she was impressed by lack of jealousy in her behavior.
''Wow! She really is something. I would bight someone's head if I saw my girlfriend talking to a recent ex. ''
Santana looked at Britt again and smiled.
''I would never cheat on her and she know it. I love her Danny... We have long history and she knows me. I made promise to her long time ago that I would never cheat and that if we get together, she would be the only one… No other people, official or not. I'm hers and she is mine.''
Britt approached them and offered her hand to Danny.
''You must be Danny… I'm Brittany…''
''Nice to put a face to a person in almost every story about Santana…''
Britt smiled at Santana.
''She talked about me?''
''No, never… Or at least never sober…Rachel and Kurt did…. She usually cried for you when she was drunk or she would slip up your name in bed…''
Santana didn't know that. She was surprised by Danny's words… She was even more embarrassed now. How could she do that to Danny? Danny was good to her and she only gave her love and support…
''I'm sorry Danny…''
''Its fine… Now it's over and you have your girl back…''
Britt looked at Danny and how Santana feels bad about things that happened. She felt sorry for both of girls.
''You know, I was so jealous when I heard she has a girlfriend and she is happy…''
That got Danny's attention…
''I just want you to know that you were never just a rebound. I think she did care about you and she was happy with you… So, thank you for loving her and taking care of her. I'm happy she had someone in New York who could show her how special and magical she is...''
''But she came back to you…''
''She did. She is the love of my life Danny… I knew she would be my wife since we were six….''
And there was Kurt….
''Wife? Britt, don't you think it's a bit too soon? You just got back together and wedding talk is a bit too soon…You still have no idea if you'll love each other tomorrow…We all know how two of you work… Actually, how it's never just two of you…''
Britt looked at Santana and the rest of their friends. Some of them seemed to agree with Kurt and some, like Artie and Sam were silent… Santana saw tears forming in B's eyes and she saw red.
''Shut up lady Hummel… You have no idea about us and how we feel. The fact that you have commitment issues and two of you are still not mentioning the ''m'' word doesn't mean that all the people are afraid or have issues with being married.''
''Santana, it is insane… Blaine and me, we want big wedding and that is the reason we are not getting married yet. It takes a lot of time to plan a wedding. And on the other hand, we are working out our issues.''
''Again about the cheating? Kurt you have to let it go…You took him back, let it go now or it will ruin you.''
''Yes, Santana… To some people fidelity is not an issue and SOME are not capable of staying fateful. But to me, it is an important thing.''
''So, now we are sluts?''
''No, I'm just saying you and Britt have very loose set of morals.''
Santana noticed how Britt and Blaine felt uncomfortable with this conversation.
''Oh, and you know that how?''
''You slept with more than half of the school Santana…. And you cheated on every person you dated…''
She was tired of these stories. She was so tired of being judged and treated like junk by their friends. She was so tired…
''First of all Lady Hummel…You know nothing about me and Britt… Most of the boys you heard we slept with never placed a finger on us. But they were popular and so we never denied sleeping with them. Actual number of people we HAD sex with would surprise you… Second thing, we have been seeing each other since we were kids. We always sheared that special bond. Yes, we had sex with other people, but after that, we were spending the night in each other's arms not with those boys or anyone else….''
''Until she was with Artie…''
Santana didn't know what to say. She had so much to say to Kurt, but had to control it for Britt's sake.
''Even then, we spent most of the nights together…''
They all turned towards Britt. She lowered her head and her eyes were full of tears.
''I lied to you Artie that my parents don't let me spend the night. I never wanted to do it. Most of the nights I went from your house to hers. Even when we were not talking. I would sneak into her room and sleep for some time and then sneak out before she wakes up. She never caught me.''
This was news for Santana. She had no idea Britt did it. She just knew she ''felt'' her in bed and room and that Quinn told her she was going crazy.
''I would wake up every morning in bed smelling of her and think I was crazy… I was losing it because it was impossible to feel her in bed she ''haven't slept in'' for weeks, months.''
Britt smiled at her.
''You were not crazy. I was there… I made sure I'm always there. Even when you hated me for dating Artie.''
Artie was over Britt, but still not over the fact she never loved him.
''Was I ever anything more than a place holder?''
''Yes, you were my friend…''
''But not love?''
''I had my love since I was a child… No one could compare…''
Sam stood up from the chair and he seemed angry.
''What about me?''
''You… I cared about you, but never how I cared about her and loved her. You were good friend and support I needed to recover and make sure I survive that time without Santana. I never doubted I would see her again and be with her. I just feared she would find someone she would love more than me. She came to get me back, but I had to let her go. She didn't deserve to be tied up to me in Lima. She hated that place and I knew she would eventually hate me for tying her down. She had to follow her dreams and get to New York. I don't regret that. She had to go and find herself and be happy. I just feel guilty for crashing our dreams of going together after the graduation. I wished I was here with her to see her off to her fancy college and listen about all the teachers that got Snyks out of the hiding. ''
''So, you used me to make her leave?''
Britt nodded.
''And survive her absence…''
''I can't believe you did it to me? I thought we loved each other?''
''We did, but as friends… You were never in love with me for real…''
''How can you say that?''
''If you were, you would try to convince me to get back to Santana on that day you sang together. You saw how hurt I was after she said she was with someone; you saw how we looked at each other… You saw it all and still believed I would be better off with you.''
''You were mine! I had to fight…''
''But you were wrong… I was never yours…''
''I can't believe you.''
Off course, Rachel had to get involved. She lived for the moments she could turn attention to her and thing regarding her problems.
''You see, I must agree with Kurt. You can't talk about marriage when you don't understand the concept of fidelity and things that normal couples do...''
''Normal Dwarf?''
''Yes, normal. You always had some sick relationship where you manipulated poor Britt into who knows what…''
''What are you talking about?''
''She is too good to be doing all she did. You made her do it. You made her cheat and brake poor Artie's and Sam's hearts.''
Santana had a lot to say, but she never got a chance.
''Rachel, you have no idea what you are talking about. She never made me do anything I didn't want to do. She always was my best friend and only person who really knew me and believed in me. She many bad things, but she never made me do anything I didn't want to do. I did all the things knowing what I'm doing. I KNEW that I was cheating on Artie, I KNEW I was in love with her when I was with Sam and leaving for MIT… I was the one who insisted she sleeps with some of the boys she did because I wanted them to see Santana I see. Later on I realized it was not possible because that Santana was only mine. I was the only one who got her gentle and fragile side. With other people she was more reserved and physical, but with me she was all she couldn't be with the others. You don't know real Santana, you only know what you choose to see or she lets you see.''
Kurt and Rachel didn't believe Santana was innocent when it came to Britt and her love affair.
''Britt, we know you love her, but…''
Artie got involved.
''So, let me get this straight. All the time we dated, you were with her?''
''No, I wasn't. We were together at the beginning but things changed. Than she was avoiding me at school and I was secretly spending my nights with her.''
'' She was not ready to face her feelings and I was not ready to stay her secret. It took her long time, but she got ready to date me and we were ok….until Fin outed her. ''
Sam looked at Britt and asked the question…
''Did any of us matter to you?''
She smiled at him.
''Only as friends. We loved all of you we dated, but just as friends.''
''Ouch!''
''Sorry…''
''It's fine… We'll get over it…''
Blaine decided to get the story to other direction.
''So, where were you all this time?''
Santana was smiling now…
''B got us tickets and we went to Lesbos and Athens for two weeks.''
''Sounds amazing.''
''It was. We visited a lot of nice places and made love anywhere we could… It was educational time…''
Mercedes smiled at them and how they were glowing talking about their time together.
''Sounds like honeymoon girls…''
''It was….''
Rachel took this as a chance to jump into conversation.
''When you and Blaine get married it will be the best glee wedding ever…''
''Yes, but there is still a lot of work to be put into it…''
''Why?''
''Santana, you don't get it…It takes years of planning to make it perfect. I have to get in shape, I still haven't found the perfect outfit…''
''If you really only care about marrying the person, it takes about twenty minutes, not years…''
''We don't want some tacky thing…''
''You mean, you don't want it?''
''No, WE… Blain agrees with me…''
Blaine was silent. He looked at the floor and tried to stay out of this discussion. Santana looked at Kurt with one of her I must prove the point looks.
''But then it is more about the ceremony than two of you. If you really care about being married, you don't need venue, expensive flowers and all the crap…''
''Santana, it matters… It's the day you will remember forever…''
''Because you marred the person you love, not because you had some flowers, venue…That fades, it's just a place… Person you choose remains for all the life crap. And when it gets bad and hard, there is no flowers, dresses, outfits or venues that can make up for the fact that wright or wrong person is holding your hand.''
''Always so pessimistic and making fun of us being gay. Yes, us gay people like to make spectacle of it all, especially weddings... You are lesbian, you don't get it…''
''Wow! That is perfect now! I'm lesbian and I have no fashion sense… My wedding will be at the Home depot parking and I will have fleece and plaid wedding dress? And you and your boy would have some fancy reception at the hotel with thousand roses, perfect view on New York, fancy DJ, fancy food and expensive suits…Is that what you are saying?''
''There is no reason for you to attack me Santana. I'm just saying that wedding I want takes a lot of time and money to assemble.''''
''So, it is more about the ceremony than the person? We are back at the beginning…''
''It's not…''
''Kurt… If I tell you that I would drive you to the court house right now to get married and I would pay all the fees and taxes, would you do it?''
''No…''
''Why? It's Blaine… He is the love of your life… You could tie the knot now and all that popes things you want would not be necessary….''
''I want it…''
''Why? I thought you wanted him? I would marry person I love this very moment… In my house dress with my curls all over the place… Because that's who I am… Hell, I would even have my glasses on if she wanted me to… She matters more than any fashion statement or venue does. She is my person. And I am under the impression you are not ready… You are not ready to marry Blaine…Do you even want to marry him?''
''I do, but not now… I need time Santana to be sure…''
And the truth was out…
''Sure of what?''
''That we should marry… We are too young… I don't want to make a mistake… And you shouldn't ether. I mean, if you were serious about the wedding.''
''Mistake? I love her, she loves me…''
''She loved you also when she was with Artie and she also loved you when she was with Sam, who you also dated, and you came so broken and feeling bad to me and Rachel… And let's not forget how much you loved her when you were sleeping around with all these boys in high school and let's not forget my favorite person in Santana Lopez collection….Quinn! ''
That hit the nerve… Santana and Britt didn't like to talk about that time in high school. Sam and Artie looked at each other and felt little unpleasant since their histories with two girls were going to be topic of the argument. Britt went pail hearing Quinn's name. She didn't know about that… She had no idea it was true... She thought it was just Sam's story to get her to hate Santana…
''I never said that we never did anything wrong by other people and ourselves. I am responsible for many things that went wrong between me and Britt, but that's something that two of US must deal with and not entire Glee club. I am in love with her… We have been in love for most of our life and I'm sure I will love her for many years to come. I am not afraid to be married to her. I knew I wanted it since we were fifteen and having sex hidden in every corner of our houses or even school. I knew it then…I knew it when I had sex with all the boys I had sex with, I knew it even when I was telling her that sex is not dating and that I don't have feelings for her. I knew it when I was drunk and she could trick me into looking in her eyes during the sexy time. I knew it when we were dating other people, but ending the night in each other's arms. I knew it when I read her e-mails, when we were on Skype, when she didn't write, when she told me to come to New York…. I knew it all along… But then, it was not legal, now it is and if you must know….It's not too soon… It is too late for this conversation… WE ARE MARRIED LADY HUMMEL…''