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The day after our skinny dipping, I knew everything had to change. Britt looked at me in a strange way, a knowing way. When I wasn't even looking at her, I could feel her eyes on me, and it made me nervous. She had seen my naked, felt me naked, kissed me naked. She was the only one who had seen all of me like that. A part of me loved that she had seen all of me, but a part of me was terrified. What came after being entirely naked? Would the next time mean sex? My heart nearly beat out of my chest when I thought about sex with Britt. I'd never had sex at all, never really wanted to. But with Britt...God, I wanted to. I found myself reading online forums about having sex with girls, and found the information strange, but intriguing. I wanted it with Britt. But I wanted her to want it too.

We went to get ice cream that night with Karen, Jon, Jessie and Nash. Nash was getting older now, and his first words were Britt and Sanana. He couldn't say the "t" in my name, which I found endearing in our little boy. Britt and I sat away from the little kids, in a comfortable silence, our arms brushing each other. Suddenly I heard my name, and jerked my head up, shocked to who was standing a few feet away.

Danny smiled down at me, his face older, and wiser, but still kind and gentle, like it always had been. I jumped to my feet and wrapped my arms around my big brother, breathing in his scent and his warmth. He laughed and spun me around, just like he used to. We both cried, shedding tears for the loss of the person that understood us the most, and now the reunion of our souls. When he put me down, I couldn't help but grin at him through my tears. Next to him stood a handsome man with blonde hair, who smiled at me, his smile so big I thought his face would crack. Danny smiled, and took the man's hand, the grin never leaving his face. "Paul, this is my little sister Santana." His smile then turned nervous and he motioned to Paul. "Santana, this is my boyfriend Paul." Then it hit me. The reason he was kicked out. The reason for the yelling, and screaming. The reason for my parents never speaking his name. He was gay.

My world grew fuzzy around the edges as fear gripped my heart. My parents had kicked out my older brother because he was gay. What would they do to me? I would be kicked out too when they found out I was just like him. I gulped, bile rising in my throat and making me naseaous. Suddenly a soft cool hand slipped into mine, and I leaned into Britt's warmth. She smiled up at my big brother and his boyfriend. "So you're San's older brother? She loves to talk about you. I'm happy to finally meet you." Then she turned her sunshine smile on Paul. "You're lucky you have a Lopez Paul. They are the best friends you can ever have." Paul and Danny beamed at her, and she squeezed my hand.

We sat and talked to the two men for a long time. Danny told me about his short time on the street after being kicked out, and how he had found a halfway house for gay and lesbian teens. He told me about meeting Paul, and how he reaffirmed everything Danny already knew. I loved the way that they shared secret smiles. Danny was in love. I could see that with my eyes, as well as in my heart. He had found love in a way my parents never did. His eyes shone, and his smile was that much wider. He was so happy. I felt a pang deep in my heart, wishing I was as brave as my brother was.

Danny motioned for me to walk with him, and after glancing over and Britt, I went with him. We walked, hand in hand down the dock, in comfortable silence. I couldn't believe I had found Danny again. I wished I could go home and tell my parents all about him. About how his chin had stubble, and his ring finger bore a ring. About how his eyes shone in happiness. This was love, I told myself. This is what our parents will never ever have.

He stopped our walk and gestured back at where Britt and Paul were sitting. A smile graced his face, and his eyes were caring. "Is she your girlfriend San?"

I gulped back a denial. He of all people would understand. I simply shrugged, and then mumbled a reply. " I don't know what she is Danny. She's my best friend. We kiss sometimes, and...other stuff." I paused, taking a deep breath, before practically shouting out the words. "I love her Danny."

Danny didn't say anything, he just wrapped his arms around me and held me close. "Sannybear (that was my nickname from when I was little), I can tell that she loves you too. Have courage little sis. It really does only get better." He smiled, looking wistfully at his boyfriend. "He proposed to me last night. I said yes. We aren't legally allowed to, but I know I want to spend my life with him. I don't care what people think anymore San. And neither should you."

Later that night, we watched Paul and Danny walk away hand in hand, and I just sighed, leaning into Britt. Britt held my hand and squeezed it, smiling at me. Then she said the words I'll never forget. "I love you Santana."

I froze, terrified to meet her eyes and let her see the love I knew was shining from my own. I nodded and nuzzled into her, not able to hold back my reply.

"I love you too Britt."