A/N: Well hello there fanfic readers! I have another chapter for everyone and it's the longest one I've written, for good reason ; ). I will apologize now for any grammar mistakes because I only skimmed this chapter after writing it. I really need to stop writing late at night because by the time I finish I'm too tired to reread it lol.

I want to thank you guys for the amazing reviews as always. Also I want to address a couple of comments. I know when I end a chapter it seems like the end of the story, but don't worry you will get fair warning when this story comes to an end, which isn't going to be for a little while. I have more plans for this story before it can end. Anyways enjoy the new chapter and the next will be updated soon : )

Chapter Nine

Brittany's POV

I pick up my phone and dial a number I've been afraid to dial. After a few rings the phone is picked up.

"Hey," she greets knowing who's calling because of caller id. Seriously, what would we do without caller id?

"Hi. Um, I'm hoping this isn't out of line, but I was wondering if I could take Nina to the park today?" I nervously ask. Yep, today is Sunday and it took me an hour to gain the courage to call Santana to ask this little favor.

"Just you two?" she asks.

"Well of course you're invited," I say laughing a little hoping to lighten the mood and my nerves.

"Yeah. I'm sure she'd love that. We'll meet you in an hour by the pond," she tells me.

"Okay," I tell her and hang up. I do a small fist pump, thankfully that went well. I was a little worried after the other night when I met Hannah.

After some time, I grab Rex and head for the park. When I reach the park Santana and Nina are already there and they're feeding the ducks as usual. I walk up to them and Nina takes off in a dead sprint into my arms. I lift her up in air almost like she's flying through the air and she's giggling.

"Britty!"

"Hey munchkin. How's my favorite little girl doing?" I ask setting her down on the ground, but kneeling so I'm eye level with the girl.

"Good," she says as she sways back and forth.

"That's good," I pat her head and stand up as she goes to hug Rex. I swear every time she hugs that dog I see him smiling.

"Hey," I greet Santana and things are a little awkward.

"Hi. How are you?" she asks giving me a smile.

I smile back. "Good, really busy. How are you?"

"Good, busy too," she says and an awkward silence falls between us.

"Okay!" I say enthusiastically and kneel down to face Nina. "What do you want to do today?"

I watch her as she thinks about her opinions. "Oh, swings, swings!" Nina excitedly exclaims.

I chuckle and so does San. "Swings it is!"

We head over to the swings and I sit on the swings holding Nina while we go higher and higher. She laughs as we reach new heights and I can't help, but laugh with her, it's so contagious. We spend some time at playground, Nina and I are running around like three year olds while Santana sits with Rex and laughs at us. I can't help but take side ways glances at her and sometimes we momentarily hold each other's gaze. I see the adoration and love she has for her daughter in those eyes, but when she looks at me I see more and it makes me wonder. Santana and I are sitting in the grass watching Nina play fetch with Rex. He's such a good dog with her. She can't throw the ball far, but he still excitedly runs for it and brings it back with her clapping each time he does.

"Aww they're so cute together," Santana comments.

I laugh. "I know. They're two peas in a pod."

"You have such a good dog, Britt."

"Thanks. I love him," I say. Silence has come between us again, it's not awkward like before, but comfortable. As we got settled in the awkward disappeared.

I can't help to ask the next question that flies out of my mouth. "So, Hannah, is she a co-worker or something?" I ask innocently.

"Brittany," Santana warns.

"What? We're trying to be friends and friends ask about each other's lives. It's just a question," I explain.

"We met at an event and the other night when you met was our first date," she says.

"Cool, cool," I say trying to sound somewhat interested, but even I could hear my heart slowly breaking. "So, are you going to see her again?"

Santana just looks at me for a second before answer. "We're going out again Thursday."

"Well hope that goes well," I tell her, but I know my voice doesn't sound too convincing.

"How's the showcase coming along?" she asks, changing the subject quickly.

"It's stressful, but coming along. It's just a couple more weeks," I tell her.

"That's amazing I bet it's great."

Suddenly, an idea popped into my head. "Hey, you and Nina should come see it. It's a little long, but I think she'll enjoy it."

"Well I don't know."

"Oh come on," I use my best pout, which no one can resist, to get her to agree. "You can even bring Hannah, if you want," I add.

"Okay, okay. Let's ask Nina," Santana says and calls Nina over.

"Hey munchkin would you like to come see me dance in this sort of talent show?" I ask her. I don't think she'd understand what a showcase was.

She nods her head excitedly and exclaims, "yay! I get to see Britty dance!"

Santana and I laugh at her excitement. "Okay then I'll get everyone tickets."

Later, we're all sitting on the park bench eating hotdogs. I occasionally catch Nina slipping Rex some of her hotdog bun. He's such a spoiled dog.

"Britty can I awsk you some ting?" Nina looks up at me with those big brown eyes that are identical to her mother's.

"Sure, kiddo."

"Do you wike the doctor?" she asks.

I quickly look to Santana for help. Honestly, I hate going to the doctor's and I can't tell Nina that, but I don't want to lie to her.

Seeing my panic Santana answers the questions flying through my head. "Nina, here, has to go to the doctor's tomorrow to get a flu shot and two others. She's a little scared."

"No I'm not," Nina huffs and crosses her arms. "I'm brave."

"You're the bravest little girl I know," I tell Nina. "But if you're scared it's okay. Everyone gets scared."

"Do you?" she asks.

"Of course."

"Of the doctor?"

"No because doctors are here to help us. You can trust them," I tell her. "What scares you?"

"Shots hurt."

"Yeah, but do you want to know the super secret trick that won't make them hurt?"

She nods. I lean in and say, "Before the doctor gives you the shot, close your eyes, and picture the coming to the park and feeding the ducks. Before you know it the shot will be over."

"Really?" she asks.

"Really." I look up and see Santana mouth a 'thank you.' I just smile at her.

An hour later and Nina is almost ready to pass out. We decide to call it a day and I part ways with the girls. Santana and I became more comfortable with each other as the day went on and even though we're not together we can at least be friends.

Monday, rolls around and after one of my classes Blaine pulls me aside to talk about my future with the studio.

"You've been doing a wonderful job here," Blaine says as he shuts the office door and takes a seat behind the desk.

"Thanks I really love it here."

"Well the people like you and you're good at what you do. So I've pulled you aside to talk about what you're doing after graduation. I would like you to work full time here, but also I'd like to add you to or choreographers list so when directors are looking to direct shows Mike isn't the only one that's out there. You are so talented and I'd like to expand our choreography part."

"Wow Blaine I'm honored and of course I want to accept this offer. It's really what I want to do and I really want to stay here."

"Great! Well I'll have all the necessary paperwork brought up for you. So your show is in ten days, are you excited?"

"I'm starting to get really nervous. This show is my baby and it's nerve wracking."

"I bet, but I know it's going to be wonderful. I see big things in your future Brittany Pierce."

"Well thank you Blaine."

I leave the office with a smile overtaking my face. I send Quinn a text telling her the good news. After a few days, I send Santana three tickets to the show for opening night. Quinn had mentioned earlier that she needed an extra ticket for Jenny. They seem to be getting serious, which makes me happy for Quinn. She deserves it and I finally get to meet her. Quinn's practically my sister, so Jenny has to pass my test. Not the easiest thing to do I might add.

Things are getting more and more stressful as the days go on. I'm swamped with the preparations and teaching. Tension is running high amongst the dancers. Let's just pray things go well.

Santana's POV

It's the night of Brittany's show. Hannah is going with us. I know I probably shouldn't have asked her to go, but Brittany did offer and I'm starting to kind of really like Hannah. She's smart, funny, and nice. Brittany had sent a text earlier saying that if Nina was up to it to wait for her after the show ended. I'm not going to lie I'm nervous as hell. First, Nina has never been to a production before, but she's a good kid so I'm not too worried. Secondly, is Brittany, the girl just makes me nervous all the time. It's a good nervous though, I think. Okay, I'm going to be totally honest here. I had already planned on seeing Britt's show before she asked us to go. I had bought a ticket a few weeks ago for Saturday night's show. I hadn't plan on telling her, I just wanted to see the girl dance and see what all the fuss was about.

Nina and I leave forty minutes before the show starts to meet Hannah outside the theater. I'm wearing a simple black dress with black heels and an overcoat. I mean it is November and cold outside. Nina is wearing a little read dress, white tights, black flats and has a black and red bow in her hair. She's absolutely cute and my daughter looks good in red, just like her mother. We get to the theater and I see Hannah standing outside. This is the first time she's meeting Nina, so she's already been prepped since I was nervous about their first meeting. There can be no physical interaction except for a hug between Hannah and I.

"Hi," I greet her with a hug.

"Hi," she says giving me a smile. She looks down and smiles at Nina. "Well hello there. Aren't you looking pretty tonight?"

Nina moves a little behind me. "Sweetie what do you say?"

"Thank you," Nina mumbles out.

"I'm Hannah. It's nice to meet you," Hannah sticks out her hand.

Nina looks at the hand and then back to Hannah with an unimpressed look on her face. I inwardly chuckle because I'm always somewhat surprised by how much Nina acts like me.

Hannah takes back her hand and smiles a little sadly. "I understand handshakes aren't cool. Let's go in shall we?"

We take our seats in the theater; I'm sitting in between Nina and Hannah. . Once we settle in I explain theater etiquette again to Nina. She nods her head understanding every word I'm saying. Soon the lights dim and the show begins. It starts off entertaining, but I don't see Brittany. About ten minutes into the show I see Brittany come onto the stage with the other dancers. The moment she starts I don't take my eyes off her. She's so mesmerizing when she dances. Her body flows with such ease, grace, and emotion. I've lost all focus on the show as I concentrate on Brittany. Before I know it the show ends and the crowd erupts in a roar of applauses. Nina is clapping ecstatically and I soon stand up to clap with everyone else.

After the show we wait for Brittany in the lobby. It takes her almost thirty minutes before I even see her make her way into the crowded room.

Brittany's POV

The show was such a success. Everyone is giving me his or her congratulations. It takes me about thirty minutes to get to the lobby where I told Santana I would meet her. The room is crowded with people, but it's quickly dying down. I see Santana and begin making my way towards her. Then I see Nina running towards me, and Santana chasing after her. This kid makes me laugh.

Nina runs into my arms and I pick her up. "Hey cutie. What have we talked about running away from your mom?"

"Not to do it," she repeats my words.

"Exactly," I laugh.

"Britty you so great!" Nina compliments.

"Aw thanks munchkin."

Santana finally reaches us with Hannah on her heel. "Nina don't run away from me like that."

"Don't worry San we just went over again that she can't run away from mommy, right Nina?" I ask the little girl who just nods.

Santana just sighs. "Brittany the show was amazing. You have such a good dance."

I blush a little. "Thanks, San. Did you enjoy yourself Hannah?"

"Yes I did. You did a fantastic job," she compliments as sweetly as she can. I can see the hint of jealousy in her eyes.

"Thank you. Everyone worked so hard and it really came through," I tell her.

I direct my attention towards Nina. "So how was the doctor's visit? Did my super secret trick work?"

"Yes. I didn't even feel the shots," Nina tells me excitedly.

"Alright high five." Nina gives me a high five.

"Yeah she was very brave," Santana says. "I'm sorry Brittany it's getting late and she needs to get to bed."

"Of course," I hand Nina over to Santana. "Well thank you all for coming."

"Thank you for the invite," Santana says.

"It was nice seeing you again Hannah."

"Likewise," she smiles at me.

I watch them leave and then make my way over some others and eventually to my dad. He gives me a huge hug and tells me how proud he is of me. My mom didn't come though that doesn't surprise me. She never does. I love my mom, but the fact that she doesn't support my dancing sucks, but oh well I always get over it. Having Santana come made my day. I'd been so nervous because I wanted to impress her so much and I did.

Santana's POV

Nina falls asleep in my arms on the way back. Hannah goes with us to make sure we get home safely. We're standing at my front door when I say, "Let me put her to bed real quick and then I'll come back out."

I tuck Nina into bed not bothering to change her clothes until after I say goodbye to Hannah. I walk back outside and I can tell something has changed between us.

"Can I ask you something?" Hannah asks breaking the silence.

"Yeah of course."

"Did you and Brittany ever date?"

"For over a month a while ago, why?" I ask wondering where she's going with this.

"How long have you been in love with her?" I'm a little taken back by her honesty.

"I'm not in love with Brittany," I answer, but even I can tell I don't sound convincing.

"Sure you are. I could tell by how you look at her, like she's the only one in the room and she looks at you the same way. I'm saying that if you're lucky to find someone who looks at you like Brittany does, stop wasting your time and go get her," Hannah says.

I stand there and look at her. "It's a little more complicated then that."

"Then work it out," she simply says.

I give her a smile. "You're a good person, Hannah. Any girl would be lucky to have you."

"Thanks. Well I'll be seeing you," she says and then leaves.

I can't help the smile that stays plastered on my face as I replay her words about Brittany in my mind.

Brittany's POV

The next night we do the show again with the same amount of success. Everyone loved it and so many have come to talk to me about my future plans. After the show I go to the lobby to meet up with Quinn, but when I walk there I immediately see this gorgeous Latina who I saw last night.

"Hey Santana what are you doing here?" I ask her shocked to see her.

"Honestly, I had bought the ticket before you asked Nina and I to go and it was so good last night that I knew I had to see it again," she says giving me a cute smile that warms my heart.

"Well I'm glad you came," I say.

"You're such an amazing dancer."

I'm blushing hard now. "Thank you."

Suddenly, a pair of arms wraps around me and I stumble back a little. I already know who it is by the wave of blonde hair that I see.

"Britt you were so great!" Quinn exclaims.

I chuckle. "Thanks Q. Hey you remember Santana right?"

She pulls back and sees Santana. Quinn smiles and says, "Hey it's nice to see you again."

"You too," Santana says.

Quinn pulls a brunette girl next to her. "Brittany I would like you to meet Jenny. Jenny this is my best friend Brittany and her friend Santana."

"Hi it's nice to meet you," Jenny says extending her hand.

I shake it and say, "It's nice to finally meet you. Quinn goes on and on about you all the time." Yes, I like to make Quinn's life a little awkward and embarrass her.

Jenny goes to shake Santana's hand as they say hi and Quinn is sending me death glares that only cause me to chuckle.

"So are we still going for drinks?" Quinn asks.

"Definitely. San, would you like to join us?" I ask her.

"I don't want to impose," she says.

"You're not imposing. Come on, we're going to our favorite bar," I tell her and enter lock our arms and begin walking so she can't say no.

We walk outside the theater and I see that short talkative brunette that gave me Santana's address months ago. What was her name? Oh yeah, Rachel and she is with some guy. The guy turns around and I stop dead in my tracks, Puck. Shit this isn't good. I turn around and I know Quinn has already seen him. She has that look of horror on her face.

"Puck, hey, what are you doing here?" Santana greets the dumbass and hugs him. To say I'm shocked would be the understatement of the year.

"Hey San," he stutters a little. I know he's just as surprised to see Quinn and I as we are to see him.

"Oh my god Brittany you were spectacular. Best show I have ever seen Juilliard put on," Rachel compliments.

"Thanks," I stutter out.

I regain my composure quickly though and with some bitterness in my voice I greet Puck. "Hi Puck."

"Brittany," he says matching my bitterness, but softens when he sees Quinn. "Hi Quinn."

She doesn't say anything back; she never could face him.

"Wait you guys know each other?" Santana asks confused.

"We went to high school together," I answer.

Santana goes from looking confused to pissed off as she turns to Puck and he looks a little guilty.

"So you know Brittany?" she asks and he nods. "So when you told that you saw Brittany kissing another girl you knew exactly who Brittany was?" He nods again.

Wait, now I'm confused. "Wait what girl and when?

"Oh don't play dumb Brittany, even though you kind of are," Puck spits out.

"Watch it Puck," I warn. I made his life a living hell once and I'll be more than happy to do it again.

"I saw you kissing Quinn," he says.

I look back at Quinn and she's still silent and in some shock, but she looks up at me. We both know the time he's talking about.

"Oh," I say, but then I turn to Santana. "Wait he told you I kissed a girl and that's why you ended things?"

"Yeah, but is it true? Did you two kiss?" she asks sounding annoyed.

Quinn decides now is the time to speak. "Yes, I kissed Britt, when I saw you with this girl." She points to Rachel, but turns to Santana to explain. "I panicked when I saw Puck and I kissed Brittany, but nothing happened. Nothing has ever happened."

"Oh that's bullshit you two were so close in high school," Puck says.

"She's like my sister. How many fucking times do I have to tell you that? Now get that through your thick stupid skull," I say to Puck angrily. Then I turn to Santana, "I can't believe you didn't ask me about the kiss."

I can't take this anymore and I take off. I know I shouldn't leave Quinn, but this whole thing was too much. I make it half way down the block before I hear a pair of heels running behind me.

"Brittany wait!" Santana yells.

She grabs my arm to stop me. "Hold on can we talk about this?"

"What, what do you want to talk about?" I ask angrily.

"Why didn't you tell me about the kiss?" she asks.

"Honestly, Quinn's like a sister and when it happened it just slipped my mind. I completely forgot about it. Now why didn't you talk to me about this? You just ended things with a lame ass explanation."

"I thought you were the stereotypical rich girl. I know I should've known better because you're not, but I didn't know why you were wasting your time with me. You can have anyone you want, but you're settling for me a single, working mom," she says with a little defeat.

My anger quickly disappears. "Santana, you don't realize how much I want to be with you."

"Why, why me?"

"Why not you? When I wake up you're my first thought, just hearing your voice makes me smile. You make me want to be a better person. Hell after our lunch date I went out job searching the next day because you frowned upon me not having a job and I wanted to make you proud. I wanted to make you proud of me after one lunch date. And Santana, I'm in love with you," I poor my heart out to her right there in the middle of the sidewalk.

She looks at me and I can feel my heart racing a mile per minute. Then she crashes her lips with mine pouring as much passion as she can into that kiss. We break apart when air becomes an issue and she leans her forehead against mine. We're both breathing heavily.

"I love you too," she whispers so only I can hear.

I instantly smile then reconnect our lips. I pull our bodies together so there is absolutely no space between us. The kiss deepens and heats up. We break apart again and we're panting.

"Take me back to your place and get me out of this dress," Santana whispers huskily in my ear.

Within seconds I'm hailing a cab to go to my apartment.

A/N: Okay I need a little help from you guys. In the next chapter, do you want me to write the sex scene or simply have it implied? The only reason I'm asking is because of how this story is going I'm wondering if it will ruin how you guys are reading it.

Please R&R it's most appreciative : )