Disclaimer: Nothing belongs to me aside the storyline. Glee belongs to Ryan Murphy.

Thank you to all of you who have reviewed the story so far. I really appreciate you all taking the time to stop and review. The more reviews the better. Thank you all :)

Okay just a couple of points I want to mention:-

1. Brittany is 16 years old. Wasn't sure if I had mentioned it but just in case you were wondering that's how old she is.

2. Because Brittany doesn't talk due to her Selective Mutism, whenever Brittany is talking what she says is in italics so that it is shown that she is signing when she talks. Don't get confused and think that she's actually talking :)

Now on with the story!

Chapter Six

Brittany and Santana were on their way to the ice cream shop. Brittany was excited as she had been waiting to go there with Santana all day. She didn't know why she liked spending time with her so much, but she wasn't going to question it as she hadn't felt this comfortable with someone that wasn't Rachel before. It was a thrilling experience to her and it might not seem like a big deal, but to her, it was. Brittany noticed Santana looking at her. "What?" "Nothing" Santana shook her head and looked back at the road. Oh yeah, that's a part that she didn't mention. They were driving there in Santana's car. Brittany hadn't been in a car apart from Rachel's either. It was different to hers. Santana's car was red and it had leather seats in it but they were incredibly comfortable. Brittany didn't know why Rachel didn't have seats like these ones. Maybe she should suggest it to her. Yes, she'll put that on her list of things to do. She'll make her get them from the shop. "Can you even get seats from the shop?" Brittany thought to herself. "Yeah you must do. You can buy anything from a shop." Brittany shrugged and looked ahead looking out for the ice cream shop. She already knew what she was going to order as she didn't get anything different.

They walked into the shop with Brittany following behind. She watched Santana closely as she went and ordered. She stood beside her and pointed to what she wanted when Santana asked. She never got anything different since it was part of the fact that she didn't like anything different. It would take a lot for someone to change things for her because new scared her. Rachel had tried changing part of her daily routine at one point but it didn't work so Rachel left it after that. It takes her a while to try new foods too since she likes things that are familiar but even though it does take her longer than other people to try something new, she will eventually do it. She watched Santana pay for the ice cream and went to a table. Brittany followed and sat across from her. She liked to have her own space when sitting down. She was only like this because it meant that there was more chance of someone touching her and she hated that. The last person to touch her was in fact Rachel. It was a few months after her brother died...

February 2004

Brittany was sat by herself at play time. She didn't particularly want to talk to anyone. Not since her brother got murdered. She didn't talk to anyone anymore. Literally. She had stopped talking once she had gone into her brothers room and found him dead and bleeding on his bedroom floor. Her parents had tried taking her to counsellors, sitting down with her and asking what was going on and even tried getting Rachel to get her to talk, but nothing worked. Nothing had been the same since he had been gone. She had been distant from everybody. Her teachers were worried about her school work but that wasn't her fault. She had always struggled so it was nothing new to her. Then there was the fact that she couldn't speak to them. She was only seven after all but the teachers were used to her regular bubbly self but the school knew why she was acting the way she was and they understood why she was so distant and unhappy. I mean what person would be the same after finding their brother dead? Unless you are heartless then no one would be the same after. It was heart breaking and just downright horrible. She remembers the blood on the floor surrounding him and how he looked so weak and vulnerable but he was dead so what did she expect really? She didn't know until her parents had told her and she cried all day and was given permission to spend time off school but only for that day. Rachel had been totally understanding about it and knew why she was sad and didn't let anyone bother her. She really was an amazing friend to her. Brittany felt someone sit beside her and knew who it was.

"Hey B. I got you a banana from the dinner hall. I thought you might be hungry"

Brittany looked up looking at the banana and took it. She smiled slightly at Rachel and started eating it. She really did love bananas since they were her favourite fruit which is why she decided to take it. It was the first thing she had eaten all day so she ate it quite quickly. Once it was gone she hugged Rachel tightly burying her face into her friend's neck and let tears fall from her eyes. Rachel hugged her rubbing her back as she did so.

"It'll be okay Britty. He would want you to be happy. And guess what? I drew you something." Rachel told her happily. She pulled away and picked her picture up giving it to her. "There is me and then you and Zack. We're all playing since we used to do that a lot."

Brittany smiled as she looked at it She was definitely going to save this. It was the first thing that ad made her happy and she couldn't be more thankful to her best friend. She smiled at her.

"You're welcome. Now will you play with me?"

Brittany nodded and got up going to play with her for the first time in a while

January 2013

"So here's your ice cream. I'm guessing you'll like it as you seem to have gotten it before so."

Santana's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. It wouldn't be the first time someone did that. She wasn't very good when it came to her having flashbacks because she focused more on them than the person or people around her. She really needed to work on that and Rachel had even mentioned her doing it when she has been talking to her. Brittany smiled and nodded tasting the ice cream and... oh my god it tastes good! This is why she always got this ice cream. The ice cream starts at the bottom with rainbow coloured ice cream which taste like bubblegum then the next flavour is strawberry with vanilla on top of that. The whipped cream goes on top of the ice cream with rainbow coloured sprinkles covering the cream then to top the whole thing off, a wafer is placed in it as well. Let's just say it is a large ice cream but she likes sitting in here eating it. Plus it is very appealing and amazing to look at. Santana was looking at her with an amused look on her face but it was a gentle look all the same.

"I have to say Britt that is some ice cream you have there. Mine is tiny compared to yours"

"But mine is more awesome than yours so it has to be bigger!" Brittany signed to her grinning and eating some more. "Next time you should get it so you can have an awesome ice cream too!"

Brittany watched as Santana laughed a little. "Next time you're telling me what I need to buy." Brittany nodded in agreement eating her ice cream. You would think it would take her a while to eat it but it only took like half an hour at most. Okay that is a long time but she's not a slow eater or anything so it's okay. She took a bite out of the wafer and started dipping it into her ice cream. She loved how the rainbow ice cream was at the bottom as that was her favourite.

"So Britt tell me about yourself. I know we only met like yesterday but I want to know you better." Santana began whilst she ate her own ice cream. "Or we could ask each other questions. You ask me a question then I'll do the same back. Sound good?"

Brittany nodded and started thinking of a question. Gosh there was loads of things she wanted to know but she had to make sure they were all friendly and not being too nosy into her life as no one likes that. And she didn't want to ask a question that might make it seem like she had a crush on her since she didn't want that either. She was happy secretly crushing on her without anyone knowing as it was always better that way since no one would be able to ask them out for you. She could ask about her family. Might be boring but least it wasn't being too nosy at least. Plus she did want to know about her family and where she came from. She looked at Santana.

"Do you have any brothers or sisters?"

"I do." Santana begun. She wiped her face on the napkin beside her and wiped her hands. "I have a brother called Julian who is twenty. He's in college at the moment so I don't see him that often. He's my only brother but I love him to pieces. He was there for me when I came out as a lesbian and he helped my parents to understand a little better about what I was going through but they accepted me so I'm happy." Santana finished smiling. "Okay so who is the one person you have known the longest apart from your parents as they don't count."

"Rachel" Brittany answered without any hesitation. "She's my best friend and she's helped me through so much. She gets me better than anyone else and if she wasn't with Quinn, I'd totally date her." She looked up at Santana who's face seemed to drop a little but she couldn't help but laugh at that. "Just kidding. Rachel has been my friend forever and it'd be weird to date her since I've known her for so long. She's been my friend since I was in kindergarten."

Santana smiled at her. She had a hunch that it might be Rachel but it was nice of her to hear Brittany laugh and talk about her so honorably. It was obvious to her that Rachel had done a lot for Brittany so she couldn't blame her for talking about her so respectfully. She knew where Brittany came from because she liked Rachel as soon as she met her. Plus she made her best friend happy which is a bonus so to her that was all she needed to see to respect her as a person. Then to add to that when she was struggling with her sexuality Rachel was there for her since she was already open about it and she knows she can talk to Rachel whenever she wants to talk to someone. Yeah so Rachel did mean a lot to her. She just wouldn't admit it to anyone.

"Okay so it's my turn. What do you like to do in your free time?"

"I like to sing actually." Santana admitted having another spoonful of ice cream. "I'm in Glee Club as I told you so people know I like singing but what they don't know is that when I'm at home I sing all the time. I sing in the shower, when doing homework, heck even do it when I'm cooking. My parents don't care though since they're used to it."

Brittany couldn't help but think that it was adorable. She'd love to hear the girl sing as she knew by just looking at her and hearing her voice that she'll have a beautiful singing voice. She wasn't a very good singer herself as she preferred dancing but she did sing in the shower; then again, who doesn't? Probably all of the famous singers like Britney Spears and Michael Jackson...oh wait he's not around anymore. It's so sad to think about him not being around to make more songs. He is the king of pop after all. Well that's what everyone says about him anyway. Not like she paid attention to the news or anything because she usually ended up getting sleepy watching it. But anyway, all these pop stars probably started singing in the shower. She wouldn't be surprised if they still do.

"Do you play any sports?"

"Well I did cheerleading in Middle School for a bit but that's only because Rachel encouraged me and I have also got back into Motocross again. I tried out for the team here in Lima and I got in so yeah those are my main two things I do. Oh and I enjoy swimming too" Brittany smiled eating her ice cream.

"You do motocross? Wow. I never thought by looking at you that you'd be into that." Santana told her surprised at the answer.

Brittany shrugged. "People seem to think I'm just a dumb blonde so they think I would be a cheerleader but actually its only my dyslexia that stops me from being smart. I enjoy fixing up my motorbike as my dad taught me that so I don't need to go and get it repaired. Saves a lot of time and money"

"So you do all this in your free time then?" Santana asked curiously wanting to know more. "And you're not dumb Brittany. You're far from it

"Thanks San I'm glad you don't think I am and pretty much yeah. I mean I have to study more than the general person without a learning disability but yeah I love swimming and motocross and I also go running too. Anyway it's my turn! You totally asked two questions!" Brittany stated pouting. "You broke the rules!"

Santana laughed. This girl was seriously adorable and she didn't say that about many people. "Okay you can ask two then. My bad Britt."

Brittany grinned. "Okay that's fair. So what's your favourite type of movie to watch?"

"Horror movies. I love movies such as Scream, Saw, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre-"

Brittany interrupted before she could continue."You like horror movies?! And what is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre about exactly? It sounds scary"

Santana grins as she always loves talking about the movie as it was her favourite horror movie. The original is totally better than the remakes which is what makes her love it so much. "Oh god Britt it's amazing! It's about these five teenagers who are on their way to visit their grandfathers grave but on the way they go past a slaughter house and end up going there for something to eat before they eventually get to the old family home but it happens that they meet a family of cannibals and it all goes bad from there pretty much but it's so amazing and I love it."

Brittany shivers at the thought. She hated horror movies and whenever anyone she was with wanted to watch one she had to convince them not to as she hated them ever since her brother died and now they just freak her out too much. Plus she prefers nice films where people don't die all the time. Like romantic films for example.

"Sorry Britt did I scare you?"

She shakes her head. "No I just don't like horror movies as they freak me out. Whenever my parents watch them when they are at home I go upstairs and turn my music right up, as I can't even listen to them."

Santana looked at her with sympathy. If she knew how bad she hated them then she wouldn't have even talked about it as she wanted her to be comfortable with her. She wanted to get to know the girl after all. They both sat there and ate their ice cream. Santana mentally kicked herself for making things awkward. She hated awkwardness. It's just so...awkward. Well yeah obviously but you get the picture. She finished her ice cream and was about to try and stop the awkwardness when Brittany signed to her and she couldn't help but smile.

"Did you know dolphins are just gay sharks?"

Santana smiled at the comment. She couldn't help herself around her. She just made her happy and that was definitely an emotion she knows she'll be feeling more regularly whilst Brittany was around. She just had this happy aura about her and even though she had obviously had a bad past with the whole not speaking and touching thing, she admired how well she seemed to be doing.

"Interesting." Santana replied smiling. "Well since we've finished do you want me to drop you off at home? I don't mind."

Brittany nodded so they got up and headed back to Santana's car. She had enjoyed spending time with someone who wasn't Rachel. I mean she is an interesting person and she loved her to pieces but she wanted to make a new friend and now she has and Santana was in some of her lessons so it helped since she wouldn't be by herself which usually gave people more reason to bully her. It was one of the reasons why bullying was so bad back at her old school but now she wouldn't have to worry about that so much. Well hopefully.

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Santana arrived at Brittany's house parking outside of it. She didn't want to leave her so soon but she knew her mum didn't like her being back so late. She sometimes wished she could live alone but Brittany does that now by the sounds of it and she doesn't look happy about it, so maybe she should feel privileged about having family to go home to. Not everyone gets that after all. But even if she told someone it would get Brittany's parents into trouble and the last thing she wanted to do was cause any trouble. Plus Rachel would have said something to someone if it was seriously bad, so it's best to just leave it. She stopped the car and turned to face Brittany.

"I had a great time with you. I hope you had fun."

Brittany nodded taking her seatbelt off. "I did. I'm used to just hanging around with Rachel so having you as my friend is different but it's a good kind of different if that makes sense."

Santana nodded. It made her feel good knowing she was comfortable enough around her to talk to her, well sign to her, so freely as she does and she does know a little bit about her now which is at least something to go on and its better than what she knew about her before. "Yeah it makes sense and I'm glad you are hanging around with different people because Rachel might not always be available but I'm here and I won't let you down. Not saying Rach would, but you know what I mean"

"Thank you for the ice cream. I had a great time" Brittany went to open the door then turned back. "So I'll see you at school tomorrow, right?"

"Definitely. I'll be there." Santana nodded and smiled then smirked playfully. "Don't miss me too much will you?"

Brittany laughed a little. "I'll try my best. I'll see you later." Brittany got out of the car and walked up to her house going inside. She smiled as she noticed Santana waiting for her to go on. She waved and closed the door leaning against it feeling a wave of happiness wash over her. Whatever this girl was doing to her, she liked it.

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