Chapter 9- Ice Cream and Ideas Part 1
"AUNTY TANA! IT'S YOUR FAVOURITE NIECE!" A high pitched squeal came from outside her front door.
Santana smiled and lifted head towards the door. She quickly looked around her living room and admired her handy work. As soon as her sister had said half an hour, she had scrambled around the house looking for things to make this a fun and magical sleepover.
"It's open!" Santana yelled back towards the door. It was then flung open and in came Taylie dragging along her unicorn duffle with Clarissa behind.
"Hey Tay! Are you ready for the best night ever?" Santana bent down to the little girls level and Taylie just nodded excitedly.
"So, you will be taking her to pre-school tomorrow, no later than eight. She has to be in bed by..." Clarissa checked her lock on her phone. "at least 10pm because it's already 7pm. And not too much junk food."
Taylie's mouth dropped open. She was allowed to stay up until 10pm? On a pre-school night? She couldn't count past ten anyway but WOW!
Santana smiled at her big sister and high fived the 4year old. Taylie was already jumping up and down with a grin that lit up the room.
"Clo, you're welcome to stay. You can have my bed because I'll be sleeping here anyway." Santana gestured to the living room floor which was scattered with pillows, beanbags and blankets.
The other Latina just shook her head and said something about work and an extra meeting at 5am.
"Well, Taylie, be a good girl for Aunty Tana and don't forget to thank her for everything." Clarissa beat down and scooped up her daughter in an embrace.
Taylie simply nodded with her mega watt smile and kissed her mother's cheek. She then scrabbled out of the hug and went over to Santana's fish tank.
"Thanks, San. Have a good time." Clarissa smiled at her younger sister.
"No worries. Thanks for this. We're going to have so much fun." Santana grinned similar to Taylie and the two sisters looked over to the little girl who was having a very lively conversation with the fish. It made the bigger Latina's smile at the girl's innocence.
"Best be off. Bye Tay!" Clarissa made a start towards the door but turned around to blow a kiss to her daughter who reached out and 'caught it'
"Later, Clo." Santana leaned and kissed her sister's cheek. "Drive safe."
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"But Quinn! You have to... Wait, you need to help me!" Brittany whined into her best friends shoulder.
Santana had told Brittany she would call her tonight but has yet to do so. So basically, Brittany was having a panic attack.
"Britts, you honestly have to calm down. Maybe she's just busy or something." Quinn rolled her eyes at her childlike best friend. Quinn tried prying Brittany's fingers off her sun dress.
"But.. But.. B-But, she said she'll call TONIGHT!" Brittany was almost on the verge of tears.
"Aww, Brittany. You have to stop worrying. I saw you flirting and she was scooping it all up anyway! So, trust me. She'll call tonight. Besides, it's only 7pm." Quinn pushed the hysterical blonde off her shoulder.
"Are you sure?" Brittany sniffled and wiped her non-escaped tears.
"Definitely. But just to get your mind off things, wanna go get some ice cream? My PMS hormones are making me crave."
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"Alright! We've got blankets for sleepy time?"
"Check!"
"Pillows for pillow fighting?"
"Yep!"
"Candy for a midnight feast?"
"Yay!"
"Extensive Disney movie collection?"
"Yes!"
"And all that girly stuff for make-over's?"
"Woo!"
Santana and Taylie looked around the living room floor which was packed with random stuff.
"So, we're ready for the most awesome sleepover ever?"
"Yay!" An excited Taylie waded through the mess to her unicorn duffle that she'd flung across the room. She proceeded to pull out paper and crayons.
"We can't forget to draw, Aunty Tana!" The little girl giggled at her Aunt's forgetfulness.
"Totes right Tay. So, what do you want to do first? Have you had dinner?"
"I think I did but I'm hungry!"
"Well, what do you want? We can have whatever but we'll be home by around 8:30pm so we can watch at least one movie and you could paint my nails? What do you reckon?" Santana looked down, grinning.
"That's the best idea ever! So, can we get ice cream?" Taylie beamed.
"Sure thing, let's bounce!"
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"Hmm, a boysenberry frozen yoghurt please." Quinn's mouth watered just ordering the delicious treat.
"Toppings, Miss?" The friendly middle aged man with curly hair smiled from behind the counter holding a cone with frozen yoghurt.
"Just sprinkles and a Twizzler thanks.." Quinn quickly looked at the man's name tag. "Thanks, Will." When the cone was handed to her, she straight away started munching on the Twizzler.
"Are you paying together?" Will questioned the two blondes.
"Yes, it's on me. Britt, sweetie. Please tell Will your order." Quinn nudged her friend in the ribs.
"Oh, yes. Just rainbow in a cone with extra rainbow sprinkles and can you chop some Dots up and mix it with the ice cream?" Brittany's eyes were wide with excitement and she looked over to the confused counter man.
Will just looked from Quinn who vigorously nodded her head and smiled at the ditsy blonde. "Sure thing, Miss. I'll be right back." He then went to the back room to no doubt, fill out Brittany's complicated order.
"Hmm, I think I'm feeling better already! Thanks Quinny, you're the best!" Brittany gave her friend a bear hug and quickly took a lick of yoghurt and successfully started to make Quinn rage.
"Can't catch me!" Brittany giggled and raced away from her fuming friend.
"Oh, you are so dead!" Quinn half smiled half snarled and placed her cone in the holder and took off after Brittany.
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"So, we're going to a great ice cream place and they've got the BEST ice cream in New York." Santana looked down to the little girl who was clutching her hand.
"Sounds yummy!" Taylie smiled as her little feet padded along the side walk.
Santana just grinned as she got lost in her thoughts about asking her niece about her date with Brittany. She wanted the first date to be a memorable one and she had a feeling that Taylie would give her alot of ideas. What about fairy lights? And maybe some wine in a flask? Roses? Or was that too much?
Santana was abruptly brought back to reality by a tug on her hand and a whole lot of squealing. The two had arrived outside 'Wemma's Ice Cream Corner' and inside was the very girl that had been penetrating the Latina's thoughts. Inside of the greatest ice cream joint in New York, were the two blondes from the candy bar.
"Look, Aunty Tana. It's Britty and Quinny!" Taylie started pulling her aunt into the shop. Santana simply followed in surprise.
"Umm.. Hey?" Santana awkwardly stood there looking at the two blondes that had their lips turned up into grins.
The two blondes slowly turned towards the voice that sounded oddly like a certain brunette they see on Tuesdays.
"Hi Britty!" Taylie didn't notice the awkward silence and let go of Santana's hand to run into Brittany's legs and hug them. Brittany shook off the awkward moment and responded.
"Hey, Tay! How are you, sweetie?" Brittany patted the little girls head.
"Good! Aunty Tana and me are having a sleepover. Hi, Quinny!" The toddler responded then ran to Quinn who scooped her up which made the girl squeal.
"H-Hi, Brittany." Santana looked down to her ugg boots and tapped her toes together.
"Hey, Santana." Brittany was equally as embarrassed and she looked down to her ducky slippers and mentally slapped herself for coming out in her pyjamas.
Quinn was watching the exchange with Taylie in her arms and smiled. They really are perfect together. "So, Tay. What ice cream do you want? My treat?"
"I want..." The little girl paused and looked to the tubs of creamy goodness. The possibilities were endless for a 4year old.
"I've got your order. One rainbow ice cream with chopped up Dots and extra sprinkles." Will came back, smiling and holding a very rainbow cone.
"I want one of them!" Taylie's eyes went round and pointed at the cone in Will's hand.
"Alright, well you take this one Tay. I'm sure Brittany won't mind." Quinn smiled and took the cone from Will and handed it to the beaming toddler.
"Okay, thanks Quinny!" Taylie grinned then started licking the rainbow goodness. "Does this have Dots in it?" Taylie then got even more excited.
The blonde and small brunette then moved to a booth and started chatting about pre-school and fun things while licking away on their frozen treats.
Meanwhile, Santana and Brittany were in their own worlds, lost in each other's eyes.
Will didn't want to ruin the moment but couldn't help smile and admire the pair. The couple were so at peace and had amazing chemistry.
"So, what brings you here? At.." Santana cleared her throat and checked the clock on her iPhone. "7:30pm?"
"Well, umm.. Quinn had cravings?" It was half true. Brittany didn't want to admit that she was there because of her breakdown over the Latina.
"Hmm..." The Latina raised her eyebrow and looked over to where Quinn and Taylie were having their own conversation about ponies. Nevertheless, she shook it off and smiled at Brittany."So, can I treat you to a late night sugary treat?"
"Hmm, depends what?" The blonde replied cheekily.
"Your pick." Santana linked her arm in Brittany's and made their way over to Will who was showing off his dimples with his smile.
"Hi.." Santana checked the name badge on the smiley man's apron. "Will. What would you recommend? Or, what's your specialty?" Santana smiled over.
"Well, there's the tri-coloured dip, fondue for two or the love at first sight. They're all popular." Will answered and ticked the favourite three desserts off his fingers.
"Well, what is it? You pick tonight and I'll pick next time." Santana squeezed Brittany's arm and playfully bumped their hips together.
"So you're confident enough to know there's gonna be a next time?" Brittany raised her eyebrows and grinned cheekily.
"Well, yeah. Did you forget about Saturday?" Santana poked her tongue out. Brittany smiled at the Latina's cuteness.
"Ok course not, silly." Brittany bopped the brunette on the nose then turned back to Will.
"Yeah, we'll take the fondue for two because I like the name." Brittany smiled and Will nodded and went to the back room.
Santana looked down to the floor again, even more shy after Brittany's actions. That was, until she felt soft, angel like fingers slide between her own. She looked down to their intertwined fingers and admired the perfect fitting. She whole body felt warm and fuzzy from the gesture. She looked up and got lost in blue. Brittany's forehead was then laid against hers and they were both grinning. Yep, Santana was falling for a stunning blonde with a great body and cute personality. Did she mind? Nope. On the contrary, she was loving every second of it.
To be continued...