A/N: Okay so I had this chapter almost finished yesterday, but my stupid computer crashed and lost what I wrote. I did manage to get this written, but I'm sorry if it feels rushed and I'm sorry for any grammar or spelling mistakes. Also, letting you know I haven't just left out Brittany's parents. They will be coming back. I want to thank you guys for the reviews, you guys have inspired me to write more of this. Anyways, enjoy! :)
Chapter Fifteen
Brittany's POV
"Are you sure you're not rushing things?" Quinn asks as we load the last of the boxes into her big van that's she's letting us borrow.
It's been a week since we leased the apartment and we're finally moving in. "No I'm not rushing."
"Okay," Quinn says unconvincingly.
"If we lived together after knowing each other for a month, that would be rushing. San and I have been together for almost six months. I think that's perfect timing. You should start worrying if I proposed to her tomorrow."
"Oh god you're not are you?" Quinn asks.
I laugh. "Hell no. That's not going to be for a while."
I see the smile form on Quinn's lips. "But you're planning on it?"
"She's it for me Q. I will one day marry Santana and have kids with her," I say with a huge grin on my face.
"I'm glad you're happy."
"Thanks Q."
"Let's get this stuff to the new place." We finish packing up the van.
Quinn and Jenny kindly offered to help us move into the new apartment. Santana, Nina, and Jenny are already there unloading some of the stuff I brought over earlier in the week. Since I'm on a little break I went ahead and got some things ready. I really wanted to make Nina feel at home so I had her pick out her favorite color and I painted her room and then set up her furniture. Quinn and I get there and begin carrying boxes up the stairs. It's a twenty story building and luckily we live on the third floor. I open the door to see Santana unpacking boxes in the kitchen with Jenny while Nina sits at the kitchen table coloring.
"Hey baby," I greet Santana with a kiss and then set down the box.
"Hey. Is that everything?" she asks.
"Yep we've got it all. Did you show Nina her room?" I whisper the last part.
"No I thought you would want to do that," she says with a smile. I smile back.
We decide not to show Nina her room until all the boxes are out of Quinn's van. Santana continues unpacking while Jenny, Quinn, and I carry boxes. After, what feels like 500 trips, we manage to get all the boxes inside the apartment and sorted to the rooms they're suppose to be in. Rex was even some help. He could push the lighter boxes into a room, but his main job is to keep Nina entertained.
"Babe, do you want to show Nina her surprise now?" Santana asks.
"Yeah sure." I smile.
I walk into the kitchen. "Hey munchkin, are you having fun?"
She nods her head. "Well I have a surprise for you."
"What?" she excitedly asks.
"Follow me." I take her hand and lead her to her new room. I open the door and let her go inside while I lean against the doorframe nervously hoping she likes this.
"Is this my room?" she asks shock written all over her face.
I chuckle. "Yes this is your new room. Do you like it?"
"It's purple, my favorite color," she says in awe.
"I know," I laugh again. "I painted it for you."
"You did?" she asks.
"Yeah."
Santana walks up behind me and wraps her arms around my waist. "You did a good job babe."
"Thanks," I smile at her and give her a quick peck to her lips.
"What do you say to Brittany, Nina?" Santana says.
"Thank you," she says and runs up to hug me.
I pick her up to hug her. "You're welcome."
"Awe isn't this cute." I turn to see Quinn holding up her iPhone. She took a picture, figures it is kind of her job.
"Sweetie, the boxes that are open are you toys and stuff animals. Why don't you find places for them in your room?" Santana suggests as I set Nina down. Nina runs over to one of the open boxes and begins sorting through her toys.
Santana and I walk into the kitchen where Quinn and Jenny are. "Let me see Q."
Quinn shows me the picture of us and I have to say it's really cute. "I so want a copy."
"Don't worry, you'll get one," she says as I hand her back her phone.
"Well I don't know about you guys, but my staring. I saw a pizza joint around the corner, I'm going for lunch what does everyone want?" Santana asks.
We decide on a large half cheese, half pepperoni pizza. Jenny volunteers to go with Santana as Quinn and I start on the living room.
"When is Brie coming in?" Quinn asks. My older sister, Brie, has a business trip in the City and we've made plans for dinner so she can meet Santana. I'm really excited for her to meet San because I think Brie will love her.
"This Friday. We're going to have dinner Saturday night," I say.
"And where is she staying? I know she usually stays with you, but since you've moved," Quinn asks.
"Her company has a hotel room for her."
"Does she know you've moved?"
"No."
"Brittany," Quinn says disapprovingly. "Does she know you cut your parents off?"
"She knows I'm not talking to them. She just doesn't know that I've moved. I'll tell her I promise I just hadn't gotten the chance to. This week has been really busy."
"Well that Sunday dinner should be interesting," Quinn says.
I stop unpacking. "Are you going?"
"I was going to ask you if you wanted me to go," Quinn says. "Your mom called me the other day asking if I was coming and that Jenny was welcomed."
"Of course she approves of your girlfriend. You know what it's whatever, do what you want," I say a little angrily. I'm angry that Jenny was invited back and my girlfriend was practically kicked out.
"Britt I won't go."
"Go if you want to go. I know you feel like you owe my parents and it's your life, do what you want."
"Don't get mad at me," Quinn pleads.
I take a deep breath. "I'm not mad you want to go. You're like their daughter; I get it. I'm pissed that my mom invited your girlfriend back, but threw mine out. It's not fair."
"I know Britt. I wish they would see things differently and maybe one day they will."
"I don't think they will, which sucks because they're going to miss out on the greatest thing that has ever happened to me," I say as my voice cracks with emotion.
"Britt," Quinn says and hugs me.
I cry for a few minutes before stepping out of the embrace. "I'm going to go check on Nina real quick."
I dry my eyes and walk into Nina's room. She is still unpacking and asking Rex where toys should go. I laugh a little because I actually see my dog nod his head. After watching them for a bit I compose myself and walk back into the living room.
"Britt I didn't mean," Quinn starts, but I stop her.
"It's fine let's finish this."
We're unpacking for ten minutes when Santana and Jenny walk in with the pizza. They set it down on the kitchen counter. Quinn instantly hugs Jenny and greets her with a kiss while I do the same with Santana except Santana knows something is wrong.
"Are you okay?" she whispers into my ear.
"I'll tell you later," I whisper to her.
Santana lets it go for now and calls for Nina to join us. Jenny and Quinn stay for another hour. At the end of the day, we had managed to unpack the kitchen, living room, and Nina's room. Santana and I wanted to do our room ourselves. We only managed to unpack half the boxes. After putting Nina to bed, I lay down on our bed flat on my stomach. Soon San lays on top of me.
"I'm so tired," I say.
I feel her nod into my back. "What happened earlier today?"
I tense. "My mom called Quinn earlier this week."
Santana rolls off my back and on to her side. Instantly, I miss the warmth. "She asked me if I had a problem with her going to family dinner and then told me my mom called her earlier confirming if she was coming to dinner. Then my mom invited Jenny. I'm not pissed that Q wants to go to dinner. It's her family too I have no right to tell her she doesn't have to go. I'm pissed that my mom invites Jenny and doesn't welcome you."
Tears are building up again. I don't want to cry, this is suppose to be a happy day not a day of sadness. Santana pulls me closer to her and I roll on top of her burying my face in the crock of her neck. I begin to cry some more and Santana rubs my back whispering comforting words into my ear. I spend a few more minutes crying before I pull back and wipe my tears.
"I'm sorry I shouldn't be a crying wreck right now."
Santana wipes some of my tears. "Babe, you have every right to be upset. It's unfair. How about we take a bubble bath and relax? It's been a long day."
I get up and allow San to pull me towards the bathroom. She runs a bath and we slip in with my back to her front. She holds me tightly.
"I love you," she says and kisses my temple.
"I love you too."
"Hey baby what time do we have to meet your sister?" Santana yells from the bathroom.
"At seven," I answer.
"Okay and you can pick Nina up from school and take her to my mother's, right?" she asks. It's Friday and somehow we've managed to completely move into our apartment. Except there are a few of my boxes in the other bedroom that haven't been unpacked. Santana didn't see the point of me holding onto dance trophies from when I was seven. I told her it reminded me that even at a young age I knew I would be a great dancer. This only made her laugh and then she told me to put the box in the other room until we find a place for them later. Nina attends a preschool a few blocks from the studio. She was enrolled in a school closer to Santana's old home, but when we decided to move we quickly enrolled her into a school closer to us. Her first day was yesterday, and after one day she's manage to make friends.
"Yeah I'll get her," I say.
Santana comes out of the bathroom and gives me a quick kiss. "Thanks. I'll be home around six. Have a good day."
"You too gorgeous."
Santana and Nina take off for the day and I head to the studio to teach some classes. Since, I'm on a break I've been picking up some extra classes at the studio. It's a pretty boring day; I just have to teach four classes, but I go to lunch with Kurt and Blaine.
"Tonight is the big night," Kurt says after we finish ordering.
"Yeah. I think San's a lithe nervous, but I've told her several times that Brie will love her."
"Oh Brie will love her. I love your sister," Kurt says.
"Yeah it's going to be nothing like my parents," I say sadly.
"I'm sorry to hear about your parents, Britt," Blaine says.
"Thanks Blaine," I tell him sweetly.
After lunch, we go back to work. At three o'clock I pick Nina up for school. I take her and Rex to Maria's. Rex and Nina are inseparable and Nina can't sleep without him. Maria agreed for him to stay the night, but she really didn't mind. She loves Rex as much as we all do.
"Thanks again for watching them both tonight," I say to Maria as I start to leave.
"Oh you know it's no problem. Have fun tonight," Maria says.
I go into the living room where Nina and Rex are watching TV. "Hey Nina I'm leaving."
"Otay," she says looking up to me.
I lean down and place a kiss on top of her head and give her a hug. "Bye munchkin."
"Bye," she turns back to the TV and I can't help, but to chuckle.
I get back to the apartment around five and hop into the shower. It's a little six when Santana rushes into the bedroom already half undressed.
"I know I'm running late I'm sorry. The one day the boss wants me to stay late. Since you know where we're going please pick me out something to wear," she says in one breath and takes off towards the bathroom.
I don't get a chance to say a word before hearing the shower. I go to our closet and pick out my favorite red dress that Santana owns. She looks so hot in red and this is the perfect outfit for tonight plus it makes her breasts look amazing. After ten minutes Santana comes out, drying her hair with the towel. I'm almost finished putting my makeup on. She takes one look at the outfit then to me with a smirk on her face.
"I'm not surprised you picked this one," she says.
"What can I say you look fantastic in red," I say.
San walks up to me and gives me a kiss. "Hi."
"Hi." I smile.
She finishes getting ready and we manage to make it to the restaurant right at seven. Before going in I stop Santana and pull her towards me. I put my arms around her waist and her arms go around my neck. She's been nervous all week and I can tell she's even more nervous now.
"Breath," I tell her as I rest my forehead against hers.
She takes a few deep breaths. "Are you sure she's going to like me?"
"Absolutely baby, so don't worry. This isn't like my parents, just be yourself. And don't worry about mentioning Nina, Brie already knows," I say smiling.
"Okay," she says. I give her a quick kiss that turns into a more passionate one.
We head inside and I can see my sister already sitting down. She flags me down. I walk up to her and instantly engulf her into a tight hug.
"I've missed you baby sis," Brie says.
"I've missed you to," I say smiling.
She pulls away and looks at me. "God, you look fantastic. Ugh, I hate that you're a dancer. You have a body of a goddess."
"Thanks Brie. You look just as fantastic," I say.
Santana's POV
My first thought when I saw Brie stand up was that she could be Mrs. Pierce's twin. They had the same light brown hair color, same smile, same height and build except the eyes. Brie had Brittany's eyes that were the same as their father's, those ocean blues that I've fallen in love with. After their sisterly greeting, Brittany steps aside and pulls me forward.
"Brie I would like you to meet my girlfriend, Santana Lopez," Britt says proudly and I blush a little.
I extend my hand towards her, but she doesn't take it. I can feel my heart beating against my chest as she looks from my hand to my eyes. That's it, she hates me. But then she opens her arms and laughs.
"Anyone who had to put up with my idiot family and puts that smile on my sister's face deserves a hug."
I let out a breath that I had been holding and chuckle and then hug her.
Brittany's POV
The look on San's face now was priceless. I think she was scared shitless, hell I know she was. We take a seat at the table. Santana and I sit next to each other and Brie sits across from us. We talk a little before the waiter takes our orders. Brie had already ordered a bottle of wine and some appetizers before we got there.
"Okay Santana how did you two meet?" Brie asks. I didn't give her the full story. I just told her I was dating someone and it was serious.
"Well your sister forced a kiss on me," Santana says while laughing some.
"Brittany! You didn't?" Brie asks shocked.
"Yeah kind of," I say. "See it was a bet. I thought Santana was hot and Quinn said I couldn't get her. So I flirted with her the whole night, but nothing. Then I just went for it at the end and got slapped for it."
"Nice Santana," Brie says laughing.
"It almost caused me my job, but this one is persistent. She got my address from the company and apologized and the rest is history," she says taking my hand in hers. I know we're both leaving out the Puck incident, but neither one us really talk about him.
"So Britt says you have a daughter, how old is she?" Brie asks.
"Three she'll be four this July."
"Awe, they're just so cute at that age aren't they?" Brie says and Santana agrees.
"How are my niece and nephew?" I ask.
"I swear they have your energy. I remember you when you were that young and they act the same way. Always full of energy and curious of everything around them."
"I bet you were a cute kid," Santana says.
"She was, but she got into everything," Brie says and I blush a little as they laugh at me.
"How's Q, Britt?"
"Really good. She's seeing this girl name Jenny and her studio is doing well. Q's happy," I say.
"That's great. She deserves to be happy. Have you talked to or heard from Katie or our parents?" she asks carefully.
"No," I answer quickly.
"Britt, we're going to have to eventually talk about them," she says.
"Not now. Let's not let them ruin our evening," I say.
"I'll back off, for now," she says.
We go on with our evening talking about Brie's job and Santana's studies. Brie is highly impressed that Santana got into Columbia.
"It's such a great school," Brie says.
"I know. It's always been my dream. I was bouncing off the walls when I got that acceptance letter," Santana says. I'm so proud of her and all her hard work. Being a single mom and trying to get a law degree isn't easy, but she's managed to do it.
"And what about you Britt? How's dancing?"
"Great. The play will be on Broadway by Thanksgiving, we're hoping."
"That's great. I'm so proud of you, going out there and finding a job, and settling down. You've really grown up," she says and I smile. I've always looked up to Brie and to receive such a high compliment from her makes my year. It's close to nine o'clock by the time we finish our dinner. We're standing outside waiting for Brie to get a cab.
"Santana it was so nice meeting you," Brie says giving San a hug.
"It was nice meeting you too," Santana says.
I walk Brie over to the cab and open the door for her. She pulls me into a hug and whispers, "I really like her Britt. Don't let her go."
"I don't plan on it," I say.
"I'll call you later so we can see each other before I leave," she says and gets into the cab.
I walk over to Santana and take her hand in mine lacing our fingers together. I give her a wide smile. "She loved you."
"She did?" San asks as we walk towards our home.
"Yeah she did."
"Well I like her too. You two are really alike, personality wise."
"Yeah we've always been close."
"You know we have the apartment to ourselves tonight," she says seductively.
"We do. What ever shall we do?"
"I think we should properly christen our new place."
"I love the way you think," I say and we hurry back to the apartment.
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