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It had been two days since their lazy date and Santana Lopez had never wanted her phone to ring more. They had exchanged a few text messages here and there. Brittany had texted her this morning to see how her day was going. Santana had responded all too quickly. She understood that Brittany was probably just giving her the space she asked her, but she didn't seem to want it anymore.

And since they always did their work together, Quinn, sitting across from her was getting frustrated.

"Santana I swear. You pick up that phone one more time and I'm gonna call her myself." Santana popped her head up at her friend's forwardness. She wanted to sneer back with a rude and vein comment like always, but she wasn't getting anything.

She wanted Brittany to call her but knew that this relationship was a two way street. And since this was a clean slate, she supposed she could initiate this one. She picked up her phone and just as she was dialing Brittany's number, the blonde's face appeared on the screen. Santana smiled and held the phone up to Quinn's face as she stood up.

"Hey Britt."

"Hey. How are you?" She could hear Brittany's smile. She walked into the living room as far from Quinn as she could get.

"I'm okay just getting some work done with Quinn." She licked her lips and waited for Brittany's much delayed response.

"So are doing anything tonight?" She shook her head, not like the blonde could see it.

"Nope, I'm free."

"Well then I would like to ask you to be my date to Brooke's cello recital. And if it's not too fast, dinner afterwards" Santana's heart leapt hurtles and her cheeks were starting to hurt from the length of time she was smiling.

"I would love to be your date to both. What time?"

"I'll pick you up at five sharp."

"See you then" She waited for Brittany's response and then hung up.

When she walked back into the kitchen area, Quinn was staring at her. She shrugged and grabbed a glass out of a cabinet. She filled it with water and then sat back down. Quinn slammed her hand down on the table and it startled her.

"What the fuck Fabray?"

"You're really not gonna tell why you're grinning like an idiot?" Santana smirked and leaned back.

"I'm her date to her little sister's recital tonight." Quinn quirked an eyebrow.

"You said 'both'"

"And possibly dinner after." Her cheeks were burning thinking about it.

Quinn nodded in content and went back to work. Santana got up and started rummaging through her suitcase for something to wear.

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At exactly five o'clock there was a knock on the front door of Quinn's apartment. Santana was still getting ready so Quinn huffed and got up to answer it.

"Hey Brittany. Santana's still getting ready, you can wait in here." She lead her in the living room and stood there awkwardly staring at the taller blonde. She figured she'd get her feelings out of the way. "You know, Santana's probably one of the most irritable and stubborn people I've ever met. I mean she's the biggest pain in my ass. But with that said she's also sensible and caring. She loves you and she's letting you in again. Don't screw it up. And if you break her heart again, I'm not one for third chances."

Brittany stood timidly, staring at Quinn. She hands were clasped in front of her and she bit her bottom lip. She couldn't blame this woman for acting this way. She was Santana's friend and she just wanted her happy and safe.

"Quinn, I can tell this. I have no intentions of hurting Santana again. I love her more than anything and I would do anything for her. But thank you. For being her friend and caring about her like you do."

Quinn nodded once and both of their heads snapped towards the bedroom door as it opened. Santana appeared wearing a dress that Quinn had let her borrow. It hugged her curves and stopped right above the knee.

Quinn awkwardly stepped aside as Santana approached Brittany. She rolled her eyes as they just stared at each other. She grabbed Santana's arm and whispered in her ear "You look nice would be a good start" She smacked her butt as she starting walking towards her room.

Santana snarled at her friend "I can speak for myself thank you very much." Quinn rolled her eyes before closing her bedroom door. Santana turned back to Brittany and found her smiling at her.

"Brittany, you look beautiful." She was wearing a baby blue dress with her hair in an elegant bun. It was the first time since she had been back that Santana had really come to notice how much the tour changed Brittany. Her entire body seemed more toned and muscular, but not in a bulky way. In a sexy way. Her abs were very apparent through her skin tight dress and her legs were bolder and more defined. Brittany's body was always been amazing but now it seemed perfect.

After that brief silence the blonde still hadn't said anything but continued to look Santana up and down. Not really even looking, but admiring. Appreciating.

"And you say I have a bad habit of staring." That broke Brittany's trance and she smiled and blushed.

"That's because you do. But Santana you look…stunning." It was Santana's turn to blush. "Would it be too much if I asked to kiss you right now?"

Santana tilted her head to the side "Mm, only if it's not too fast that I kiss you back" Brittany closed the gap between them and gave Santana a most tender kiss. Santana grabbed her neck and pulled her closer. She craved Brittany, everything about her. Brittany pulled back and let out a sigh. She smiled at Santana and offered her a hand. Santana grabbed her bag and then took it.

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Brooke's recital, surprisingly was held in Carnegie Hall. Santana was stunned when Brittany told her that's where they were going. She knew Brooke was like a prodigy, but to perform in a place like that was beyond an accomplishment and honor.

And while she was excited to see Brittany's family again, it made her kind of nervous.

Brittany held her hand until they were seated and then released it to look through her program. Santana glanced around the hall and took in its beauty. But couldn't help wonder where Susan Pierce was.

"Hey Britt where's your mother?" Brittany turned her head and tightened the corners of her lips.

"She couldn't make it. She's out of town on business. That's why we're here. I mean I would be regardless because Brooke hasn't shut up about this performance for months now. But you're here because without you, I would probably fall asleep." Santana chuckled knowing it was true. Brittany was a great performer, but never one for watching them.

"Well I'm glad I can be your alarm clock." She shoved her arm and Brittany giggled.

"I didn't say that, and that's not as bad as being called someone's disclaimer Santana."

They laughed together and were 'shh'ed by the couple sitting in front of them. They looked at each other and tried to stop.

When the lights dimmed they finally composed themselves.

It was an orchestral performance featuring Brooke as a soloist. She was amazing. And Santana couldn't believe how pretty she looked. She glowed under the stage lights. She had grown into such a beautiful young lady.

She leaned over to Brittany "She's amazing." Brittany nodded and kept her eyes straight forward.

Santana grabbed her hand and linked their fingers together. Brittany smiled down at their connected hands.

They all stood after the performance was over, but neither of them clapped because they didn't want to let go of the other's hand.

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They waited out front, just like Santana had done so many times before, for Brooke to come out. When she did, Brittany dropped Santana's hand and grabbed her sister in a hug. When they broke apart, Brittany and Brooke walked back over to Santana. She opened her arms and Brooke embraced her tightly. "I missed you" She subtly said into her ear.

"You too" Santana pulled back and looked at Brittany. "So, how are you getting home?"

"I'm staying with a friend while mom's away." She pointed in the direction of her friend, who was standing with her assumed parents. "I should probably go, they look like they're ready. It was nice seeing you again Santana. Don't be a stranger." She winked and then walked off towards her friend.

"She's so grown up." Brittany took her hand once again.

"I know. Sometimes I wonder if she's still my little sister." Santana smiled at her. "What?"

"Nothing she just…she looks just like you. It's really clear she's your sister, but I know what you meant." Brittany nodded.

"Are you still up for dinner? It's getting kind of late. I don't want to keep you from studying or anything." Santana shook her head. She wouldn't want to be doing anything other than spending time with Brittany.

"Dinner sounds great. I'm starving." They smiled at each other and started walking to the restaurant.

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Dinner was amazing. They laughed and held hands and joked just like they used to. Brittany insisted on paying and after much banter about it, Santana finally surrendered.

Now, they walk down the street back in the direction of their apartment. Since their place was closer, Santana insisted on walking Brittany home.

When they reached the outside of their building, Brittany grabbed Santana's other hand and looked down and then back up. "I had a great time with you tonight Santana. It felt like it used to. Like nothing had changed."

Santana nodded in agreement and bit her bottom lip. "I did too. I wish it didn't have to end."

"It doesn't have to." She took a step closer and their bodies were touching. "Would it be too much to asked if you want to come up? We don't have to do anything. I just…" She moved a piece of hair behind Santana's ear. "I just want you home."

Santana's heart raced and she licked her lips. "I want to come home." She ducked her head and put a little distance between them, letting out a breath.

"But you're not gonna." Brittany's voice was full of disappointment and shame. Santana locked their eyes and was speechless. She had so many emotion running through her right now. She wanted to go upstairs with Brittany and fall asleep in her arms. She wanted to wake up to her and drink her coffee with her in the morning and get back to the way things were. But that tither of fear was holding her back.

Brittany sighed in frustration "Santana, please just tell me what I have to do. Tell me what you want from me and I'll do it. I know I screwed up but every day without you just reminds me of that. And today was the first time that felt like we were still together. I'm putting everything I have into getting you back but sometimes I feel like you don't even want it back. Usually I can read you like a book, but right now I can't tell what's up and what's down with you. Just let me know what you're thinking"

"Brittany…" Santana took a step towards her and grabbed her left hand. "When I said infinity" She touched the ring still on Brittany's finger and then she moved her hand up to run her thumb over the bracelet she had given her. "I meant it." She lifted her chin and locked her eyes with blue ones.

"Then why won't you let us have it?"

"To be honest, I'm scared." Brittany's eyes blinked with hurt. "But I know you and I" she gestured between them "are meant to be. And the first step to getting over a fear is to face it" She grabbed the nape of Brittany's neck and pressed their foreheads together. "So to answer your question, it's never going to be too much to ask me to come home."

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