16 Years Old

Thus far the summer had been going really well. The girls had fallen into a routine by now and it seemed to work. Wake up, if they slept, eat, go out on the boat, do whatever they wanted, more of the boat, dinner, fishing and then sit by the fire. However the entire time there was something that Brittany was needing to tell Santana, because things were about to drastically change.

The two girls were lying on the boat, catching up on some tanning when Brittany finally got the nerve to tell Santana what she had been wanted to all summer.

"San?"

"Hmm?" She answered turning onto her back.

"Rachel's coming up tomorrow." Brittany said so fast she barely knew what she had said herself.

Santana wasn't sure she heard her right. "What? And slow down."

Brittany looked away. "Rachel is coming up tomorrow for the rest of the summer."

The brunettes mouth dropped open. "Rachel like the Rachel, Rachel you hated me over because we bought her cottage Rachel?" Brittany nodded. "I mean how, why didn't you tell me sooner?" Santana said unaware how many times she had used the others girls name.

"I ran into her, we go to the same school now since she moved back to L.A. I didn't tell you sooner because I didn't want you to think I was abandoning you or anything. The summer is normally our time and it's just…"

Santana nodded and gave Brittany a hug. "It's okay I get it, no worries."

Three Weeks Later

Santana had been feeling left out, she knew Brittany didn't mean for it to be that way but it was as if her and Rachel connected on a different level and Santana didn't think she could compete. For the first week the three had tried to do everything together but that started to change and now Santana was lucky if she got to hang out with Brittany at all.

She made her way down to the dock ipod in hand. It was getting late and the sun was setting, she had just gotten off the phone with her boyfriend, Sam, then Quinn and all she wanted to do was to be left alone.

When she got to the dock though she was greeted by the sound of jet skis whizzing around on the lake. Most people were inside by now eating their dinners and relaxing, but Brittany and Rachel were out having fun. She was a little upset, mostly hurt, since Brittany hadn't even asked her if she wanted to come out. It may have seemed childish but to Santana it was important, it wasn't like she got to see Brittany all year. Having seen enough Santana got up and went to a place she was sure no one would find her except for one person, and she was sure that person was not about to go looking for her right now.

Out on the water when they were far enough away and were done messing around the two girls sat out in the middle of the lake.

"I think I'm going to tell Santana about us."

"Why is it we always talk about Santana?" The shorter girl asked. "It's always Santana this and Santana that, no offence Brittany but I'm sick of hearing about Santana. Every once in awhile it's cool I don't mind but she's right here we don't have to talk about her all the time."

The girls were silent as they sat thinking. "She's not even talking to me right now, it just hurts, and kind of pisses me off."

"Not that I'm complaining but all we've done is hang out, Santana really hasn't been around and we leave tomorrow night." Brittany hung her head at Rachel's comment because she knew the other girl was right.

Next Day

The next morning Brittany and Rachel were sitting on the dock watching the sun rise. Brittany still hadn't talked to Santana, and when she went to the night before Sofia had informed her that she was sleeping.

"I love you Britt." Rachel said not bothering to look at the other girl.

A little shocked but happy at the same time the blonde smiled. "I love you too." Not thinking anyone else was around she leaned over and gave her girlfriend a kiss.

Before either could say anything they heard the wood planks rattle a bit and someone run off in the distance. Sighing Brittany held her head in her hands knowing exactly who had seen their public display.

"I should go after her, I'll be back." Rachel nodded as Brittany stood up and took off running.

She checked the Lopez cottage first, then the boat, with no luck. After that she checked the beach and the tents, but came up with nothing. Making her way back to the dock she sighed.

"Did you find her?" Rachel asked as she leaned her head on her girlfriends shoulder, as Brittany shook her head not able to speak.

A little while later Emily Kelly came down to get the girls and told them it was time to go.

"Mom, I have to find Santana first have you seen her?"

Her mother shook her head. "Sorry, I'm sure she'll turn up."

"We should go help your parents pack up the stuff." Brittany nodded and helped the other girl up, catching a glimpse of the ring on her pinky finger.

"I'll meet you there I think I know where she is." Before Rachel could reply Brittany took of running towards the woods.

Santana sat on the rock where her and Brittany's names were carved into the side. Her eyes were bloodshot from being up all night and she was shivering from being slightly cold even though it was quite hot out. Wiping the tears from her eyes as she looked out into the water, thoughts of her and Brittany as kids and up until this summer flooded her mind.

"Want to tell me why you're crying?" The blonde kept her space for the time being. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Rachel, I wanted to I just didn't know how, and I'm sorry I wasn't around these past few weeks."

Santana still didn't say anything and kept her focus on the water in front of her. Feeling it was safe to move forward Brittany sat on her rock, across from Santana's. "Can you say something, you're kind of scaring me."

"Nothing to say." Santana said quietly. "Everything's good, no worries I'll see you next summer Brittany, have a good year. I can get Mr. Oinky for you if you want to give him to your girlfriend since you love her and all." The brunette got up and went to leave before being stopped.

Her eyes wide and almost in tears herself Brittany almost didn't know what to say. "I gave him to you for a reason. Are you sure you're okay?" She asked noting the girls tone.

"Peachy keen jelly bean. Goodbye Brittany." Santana said as she walked away without looking back.

Brittany knew Santana was lying but what she couldn't figure out was why. It was almost like she was jealous but she had no reason to be. Shaking it off Brittany watched the other girl leave. "Goodbye Santana." For some reason it was as if it was their final goodbye and they weren't going to see each other again.

It was in that moment that Brittany turned around and looked out at the water and promised herself and the world that that was not going to be the last time she saw Santana Lopez.

To be continued…

A/N: Since the updates are really short I'm going to aim to update everday and at the very least every other day to make up for it. Thanks again for the reviews, they really do mean a lot.