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Chapter Two

She knew they were staring. Even without looking she knew they were. It was nerve wrecking being the new kid at school seeing as no one knows you so people either tried to get to know you or they ignored you. Brittany hoped it would be the being ignored option because she hated drawing attention to herself. She didn't need it and she certainly didn't want it. All she wanted was to go to lesson without being bothered then meet Rachel on her breaks. Simple enough. Brittany saw all the students whilst she walked through the corridor. It made her panic a little but she didn't make it noticeable to Rachel. She didn't want her worrying that she couldn't handle it but Rachel knew not to baby her as she hated it. They even got into an argument over it and stopped talking for a week until Rachel apologised for treating her that way.

"Before I take you to Figgins office, I want to introduce you to my friends." Rachel said walking towards her locker.

As they walked towards Rachel's locker Brittany noticed the people stood in front of it. Brittany recognised one as Quinn since she had seen her in multiple pictures with Rachel. The other two were obviously Santana and Sam. By the looks of it Sam was part of the football team alongside Rachel. He looked quite tall and he obviously worked out quite often. His hair was on the longish side but it wasn't too long and he had blonde hair just like her. She turned to look at Santana and her heart stopped. She was absolutely gorgeous. Her hair was black and it fell below her shoulders and even though she looked shorter than the rest of them, she was definitely the prettiest one there. Brittany saw her smile and she could honestly say it was the most beautiful smile she had ever seen. Santana turned and smiled at the pair of them whilst they walked towards them. Brittany gave her a small smile back then looked at the ground in embarrassment since she had obviously stared longer than she had intended.

They got to the trio and stopped. Rachel smiled and kissed Quinn in greeting. She didn't know whether to stare or look away but she decided in the end tthat looking away waas probably the politest option.

"Hey guys. I'd like to introduce you to Brittany." Rachel introduced standing beside her. Brittany didn't know how to go from there so she decided to smile at all of them.

"So you're Brittany?" Quinn asked curiously. Brittany guessed that she had wanted to meet her. It made her feel happy knowing that. "Rachel has told all of us so much about you!"

Brittany froze. How much had Rachel told them exactly? It was her life after all and now they knew about it? Well now she was worried. She knew Rachel though and she wouldn't go around telling them her private information obviously. Rachel noticed the change in Brittany's behavior and knew she had to do something to stop her panicking about what Quinn just said.

"I've told you about her but not as much as you are making out." Rachel declared putting the information right. She didn't want Brittany panicking after all. Brittany started to relax a bit. "But there are a couple of things you should know. Are you okay with me explaining the situation, Britt?"

Brittany turned towards Rachel and nodded. She knew Rachel trusted them so she trusted her judgement on telling all of them. Plus if something happened to her and Rachel wasn't available she could have one of these three help her. Rachel smiled towards her in comfort then turned towards her friends and girlfriend.

"Well as you have probably noticed, Brittany only responds by nodding her head." Rachel began and they all nodded. "Well Brittany doesn't talk. She hasn't since she was six years old."

They all looked at her surprised. She wasn't like everyone else so they obviously thought it was weird that she doesn't talk. Yes, she uses sign language but she can only do that with Rachel since no one else understands it. Plus Brittany was only comfortable with Rachel. Santana looked at Brittany and saw the worry in her eyes. She was obviously worrying about their reaction and if she was being honest, she didn't blame her. They were all people she didn't know and heck, she would feel the same way.

"Brittany," Santana began getting the girls attention. Brittany looked up quite surprised that she was talking to her as she didn't expect her to. "We don't think any less of you because you don't talk."

Brittany smiled. No one had ever said that to her before and it actually made her feel wanted instead of feeling like an outcast which is usually how she feels when people find out that she doesn't talk. It made her feel like she wasn't different which is the one thing she always wanted. She decided to do something she hadn't done with anyone apart from Rachel before.

"Thank you." Brittany signed to Santana. Rachel looked at her surprised as it was something new that she hadn't done before. Ever since they had both started sign language Brittany had never been comfortable enough to do it with anyone, apart from Rachel. But to see her sign to someone who wasn't her made Rachel smile.

"You're welcome." Santana replied smiling. Everyone looked at her surprised. Santana looked at all of them. "What?"

You know sign language?" Rachel asked shocked. She couldn't recall a time where she mentioned knowing sign language. She was happy all the same seeing as Brittany could talk to someone else apart from her. She didn't mind Brittany talking to her obviously but it would benefit Brittany more if she could have someone else to talk to so she could have someone else to hang out with and talk to when she wasn't available.

"Yeah I do. My cousin is deaf so I became fluent in it since I talk to him quite often. He lives near me so I go and visit him occasionally and I have to know sign language or he would have to write everything down and that gets annoying after a while." Santana explained confessing her knowledge for sign language for the first time. Brittany smiled knowing how hard that must have been for her but she was glad she could understand her as it meant that she could talk to someone other than Rachel. Rachel saw Brittany's face light up at Santana's reply and she could see how happy that made her and that Santana had made quite the impression on her.

"So coming away from that, Brittany also has Haphephobia and by the look on Sam's face I will have to explain it a bit more." Rachel explained whilst taking her gaze away from Sam. "It's the technical term for the fear of being touched. Not one person has touched her since she was seven years old."

Brittany watched everyone's reactions expecting them to back away or laugh but no one said a word. They all just looked at her smiling and that was something she definitely hasn't expecting to happen. She was expecting backing away and laughing but smiling was definitely not something she had expected. Brittany was in her own little world thinking about the way they were treating her and accepting her that she hadn't been listening to the conversation. She had never been accepted like this by anyone before. Even her parents acted weird around her as though they didn't know what to do or say. A jolt of excitement went through her since she now knew she had people looking out for her and it was an amazing feeling.

Santana couldn't help but look at Brittany and her facial expressions. When they had smiled at her she obviously felt accepted. It was obvious to her that Brittany's past wasn't the best and she couldn't help but want to know more and help her. Yes, she had been a bit shocked about the fact that she had a fear of being touched and that she didn't speak but why would that change how she thought about her? By just looking at her she could tell that this girl was sweet, innocent and carefree. Santana thought that more people should be like that. The world would definitely be a happier place to live in. As she looked at Brittany she could tell how scared and nervous she was and her fake smile was put on to keep Rachel at bay. Everyone was like it on their first day and Santana could tell that Rachel was rather protective over her. Who could blame her? Anyone who was best friends with Brittany should protect her because she was the type of person who you would want to protect. It wasn't like she couldn't defend herself or anything but it was more of the fact that she didn't look like the fighter type.

Santana had to admit that Brittany was incredibly pretty and her eyes were such a gorgeous shade of blue. Yeah she thought that after the first meeting but who cares? Got a problem with it then take it up with someone who gives a crap. She never cared what people thought of her as there were bigger and more interesting things to think about.

Santana had never been that into boys. Whenever she saw a boy and a girl together she thought it was a little weird but when she watched Buffy and she saw Willow and Tara together, she couldn't help but be interested by it. She had started to notice in her Sophmore year that she was attracted to girls but she hid it by dating boys even though she hated it. but it was the only way to keep her secret hidden. So now she was in her Junior year and she was officially an out and proud lesbian. She had stopped dating boys just for the fact that she had a secret she wanted to hide and came out of the closet. No one ever made fun of her though as people were always scared of her as she was generally a scary person to everyone so no one dared say a word to her.

Brittany couldn't help but look at Santana. Her skin looked so soft and smooth and she had the perfect skin tone. She noticed that she had a sort of glow about her that she couldn't put her finger on, but it made her even more beautiful. She saw her hair earlier when she was walking to them with Rachel but up close it was gorgeous. It flowed perfectly down her back and she loved it. As Brittany looked at her hair, her eyes started to move down her body. She was obviously part of some sort of squad at school because she was wearing the uniform for it and by god, it showed her curves perfectly. If this didn't show she was a unicorn then she didn't know what would. Brittany had to admit that Santana definitely looked hot in her uniform. It wasn't her fault for thinking that though as she probably has been with a ton of different boys. I mean who wouldn't want to date her? She would even date her if she could.

"Woah, hold on a second! Did you really just think that?" Brittany asked herself in her head. "Slow down a bit Brittany!"

She decided to look around at everyone else to make it seem like she was interested in the conversation instead of just ignoring everyone and just looking at Santana. She looked at Santana to see her smirking. Damn, she had seen her looking at her. She never could do that without the other person noticing. Well seeing as this is the first time this has happened where she has actually been close enough to a girl to see how hot she is up close, she hasn't got much to compare with. Right back to listening to the conversation instead of thinking of the gorgeous brunette.

"Anyway Britt I just remembered I have to talk to Coach about something so I can't take you to Principle Figgins office." Rachel explained turning to look at her. Brittany couldn't help but be a little upset about this since that meant finding it by herself and most likely getting lost. She always did get lost no matter where she went. "But I'm sure Santana wouldn't mind taking you Britt."

Brittany's heart started beating faster. Spending time alone with the brunette? Sounds perfect. Well apart from the fact that it could be embarrassing as she had seen her staring at her, so she just had to hope that she wouldn't say anything.

"I would love to." Santana responded honestly. Brittany noticed her smile at her and she couldn't help but smile back.

"Great! So I'll see you later on. Good luck Britt. Text me if you need me." Rachel said and she gives Quinn a kiss goodbye then walks away down the corridor. Brittany felt weird without Rachel here as these were her friends and she felt nervous since she was surrounded with different people.

Brittany was quite nervous. Did the Principle even know about her problems? It was going to be difficult to explain if he didn't. She knew she'd need extra help with her work even though she didn't want any, but without it she would fail. I mean she didn't have to tell anyone anyway. Brittany watched as Santana said goodbye to her friends then they walked down the corridor together. They made their way towards the Principal's office and Brittany couldn't help but worry about what was going to happen. She didn't talk which meant that Santana would be translating what she says as she doubts the Principal would understand sign language. Not many people did which was stupid in her opinion. What if a future president couldn't talk? Then only a few people in the world would understand them.

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They arrived at the Principles office. It wasn't a large room but it wasn't small either. The problem that Brittany had with it was that since it was surrounded by glass anyone could look in. Why have a Principal's office if you can see inside? Isn't it meant to be a private meeting place? They walked into the room and were asked to sit opposite him in the two chairs on the other side of the desk to where he was sitting.

"So Miss Pierce, welcome to McKinley High. I am Principal Figgins the head teacher of the school, so if you have any problems then come and find me and we will do our best to sort it out for you." Figgins greeted smiling at her.

Brittany smiled back to be polite. Why should she come to him about anything? It won't get sorted anyway as it never does. It happened at her old school and she knew it would be the same thing here. The amount of times she went to the Principal at her last school about bullying and getting told that they couldn't do anything without proof was unbelievable. After going through that once she wasn't going to go through it again. She was just going to keep to herself so no one gets bothered. Brittany decided to nod to show that she was listening. She waited as the Principal got a piece of paper. and pushed it in front of her.

"Here is your timetable." Figgins stated handing it to her. Brittany looked at it confused. She couldn't see a slot anywhere on it for her extra help which she did need due to her learning difficulties. Principal Figgins saw the confusion on her face. "Miss Pierce, is there a problem with your timetable?"

Brittany nodded. How can they not know about her Dyslexia? Unless her mom forgot to mention it on the application form but she's pretty sure she did put it down and her mum is the one who wants her having the extra help. She tried going to class without the help there and she fell behind so quickly as she couldn't keep up. She can't read without getting frustrated so because of that, she falls behind quickly.

"Well what is it? I can't help you if you don't tell me." Principle Figgins asked looking at her waiting for a reply.

"She doesn't speak." Santana says annoyed. Brittany was grateful to have someone with her otherwise it would take twice as long. Brittany thought the school would know about the no speaking. "Britt, how about you sign what you want to say and I'll tell him what you are saying?"

Brittany nods for a second time. She had to admit that it was a great idea since she was the only person apart from Rachel that understands her. Brittany began signing.

"Yes, there is a problem. There is no slot on my timetable for the extra help I need with my school work. You should know already that I have a severe case of Dyslexia and I'm pretty sure mom wrote it down on the application form. I'll fall behind within a day without it."

Santana repeated to Principal Figgins what Brittany was saying and she was quite surprised. She wouldn't know by just looking at her that she had learning difficulties. Well with most people you can't tell anyway. Principle Figgins nodded and wrote down something on a piece of paper and Brittany knew it was something to do with finding someone to give her extra help with her work even though he should have gotten that sorted already. She was going to have to go through the day struggling now.

"Okay thank you for pointing that out. We'll sort that for you." Figgins assured looking back up at Brittany. "Just get yourself to home room and it will be all sorted by the time it's over."

"But what about having someone in lessons with me? Won't I need that since I don't talk?" Brittany asked curiously listening to Santana tell him what she said. How could she talk to the teacher when she wants help when she doesn't talk? That's like telling a penguin to fly when it can't. It was impossible. Well she uses sign language to communicate with specific people but obviously not everyone knows sign language which makes it harder to communicate with people.

"Well Miss Lopez is in all your classes today," Figgins observed looking at her timetable. "I'm sure she wouldn't mind telling the teachers what you are saying since she understands sign language."

Brittany shook her head. She wasn't going to put that on Santana. It's bad enough that she is here with her now having to translate what she is saying, but to do that throughout the day was a completely different story. She probably has her own work to do without her adding to it. Plus Santana was a cheerleader so she's probably just wants to go to lesson and learn. There was no chance she was letting her do that for her.

"No. Santana has got other stuff to worry about without having to translate what I'm saying to the teachers!" Brittany exclaimed shocked he would even suggest adding that to her agenda. "I'll just not talk in lessons, its fine."

Santana repeated what Brittany was saying to the Principal and why it was a bad idea. She was rather touched at the gesture since she obviously thought of her before herself which was sweet. She even told him she wouldn't talk in lessons just to keep off her back but it really wasn't any trouble helping her so she didn't see the problem here. It wasn't like she would be putting any pressure on her or anything.

"Brittany, its fine. I don't mind doing that for you." Santana told her honestly."You need help in lessons so I can be that help for you. I honestly don't mind."

Brittany smiled. She was glad that she had someone like Santana to help her just like Rachel did. She might be doing it because of Rachel but it was still nice of her to offer. She would argue but the way she saw the brunette she would argue back so there was no point in even trying.

"Thank you, Santana." Brittany signed and she saw Santana smile.

"Right, now that's settled you should both get yourselves to home room." Figgins stated standing up after looking at the time. "Have a wonderful day and I hope you like it here, Miss Pierce."

Brittany smiled and got up. She knew this place had to be better than her old school and she was definitely sure of that by only being here half an hour there about. She left the office with Santana and noticed that no students were about. It was weird so she looked at Santana confused.

"Oh, everyone will be at home room now." Santana answered in reply to Brittany's facial expression. Santana took Brittany's timetable and looked at it then Brittany saw her grin. "You are actually in my home room so I can take you there. Just like Principle Figgins mentioned earlier, I'm actually in all of your lessons today so you get to spend the whole day with me. Lucky you, eh?"

Brittany smiled. She was actually very happy that she got to spend the day with Santana since it meant that she got to know her better. Plus she had to be better than her friend from her previous school who just left her when they felt like it. She wanted to know her as she was drawn to her for some reason and she had no idea why, but she knew she would find out at some point.

"Come on, we should get going. We're already late as it is." Santana told her and they walked towards home room. Brittany had to admit that things were starting to look better for her and if Santana was there to help, then that was even better.

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