"Fine, I am willing to hear you out but make no mistake, we're not friends" Santana says seriously.
"I know, you already told me that" Brittany replies.
"Good, I'm glad you're listening" Santana states. "So where do you propose we go?" she asks.
"I like your word choice, propose" Brittany smiles. "You know with you being a wedding planner and everything?"
"That's not even in the slightest bit funny" Santana glares. "Now in case you haven't noticed, I'm not amused by this situation and I am incredibly bored so make up your mind about where we go" she states.
"I think we should ask to have a room for a little bit" Brittany says.
"Right fine, I'll ask the manager if we can get a room but it won't be for long because I have things to do" Santana states.
"That's cool" Brittany nods and then they walk over to the reception desk where Santana asks to rent a room for a few hours. "Hey I'll pay, it's the least I can do."
"No it's fine, I can pay" Santana insists. "I don't want you thinking I need anything from you when I really don't."
"Ok fair enough" Brittany replies. Santana then sorts out the room and they head upstairs.
"You better start explaining before I change my mind" Santana says sitting down on the bed while Brittany takes a seat on the couch.
"Ok firstly I need to apologise" Brittany says. "You have no idea how sorry I am."
"Sorry for what?" Santana asks angrily. "Sorry for getting caught or sorry for humiliating me?" she shrugs.
"I am so sorry for hurting you it wasn't my intention at all" Brittany says genuinely.
"So what was you intention, huh?" Santana asks.
"Well…"
"Was it to humiliate someone who knew nothing about you, was it to just have fun, was it to keep your options open just in case you didn't want Rachel, was it to get a free dinner, was it to look like a hero when that idiot almost crashed into me on her bike?" Santana asks listing off all the possibilities.
"It's not a hero it's a heroine if you're a woman" Brittany states.
"IRRELEVANT!" Santana says raising her voice and glaring at Brittany.
"Please don't shout" Brittany says not wanting anyone in the rooms next door to hear shouting in case they think something is wrong.
"Why?" Santana asks.
"Look please just hear me out" Brittany pleads.
"Fine" Santana sighs.
"The first time I laid eyes you, you just captivated me" Brittany says smiling slightly at the thought of when she first saw Santana.
"You're engaged Brittany you shouldn't think like that" Santana states.
"I know but you just seemed so different and I liked that" Brittany replies.
"Different?" Santana shrieks. "I look just like any random woman walking through the park on her way home from work, jeez" she says.
"There was just something about you that made me want to see you again" Brittany says honestly.
"Ok fine but you're engaged" Santana states. "Did you really think this would end well?" she asks.
"I really never meant to hurt you Santana" Brittany says.
"You should have told me you were engaged" Santana sighs.
"I know but if I did you would never speak to me again and I couldn't bear that" Brittany replies.
"If I knew you were with someone in the beginning then we might have been able to be friends and I mean we would have met eventually since I am planning you flaming wedding" Santana states.
"Really?" Brittany asks. "We could have still been friends?"
"Yes really, I mean I don't go after married women not that you're married yet but you will be" Santana replies.
"I am sorry for all of this" Brittany says.
"I don't understand why someone who was getting married would do all that stuff" Santana says.
"I really wanted to be your friend and I don't know… there was just something about you that made me want to get to know you more" Brittany replies.
"You're getting married it's not right on any level" Santana tells Brittany.
"I know but it's not like I cheated, I just didn't tell Rachel that I already knew you and we were friends" Brittany says.
"You didn't fully cheat but you were flirting with me and that's not right for someone who is already engaged to someone else" Santana states.
"I know but that's just me, I flirt a lot" Brittany says. "It doesn't mean anything" she shrugs.
"Oh really?" Santana says angrily. "It doesn't mean anything, huh?" she glares.
"No I didn't mean that to sound like I…" Brittany tries to explain but Santana cuts her off.
"Save it" Santana says standing up. "You led me on Brittany. I fucking asked you out on a date and you said yes."
"A date?" Brittany questions.
"Yes I mean come on you know I don't really do relationships but I asked you out on a date on Wednesday, well to me that was meant to be a date and you said yes" Santana states.
"I just thought it was dinner, I didn't know how serious you felt about me" Brittany replies.
"I just can't look at you without hurting" Santana says sadly.
"Look I do like you as more than my friend Santana so if I was single I'd date you in a heartbeat but because of Rachel to me when you asked me out it was just meant to be dinner" Brittany states.
"Can't you see that is stringing me along because you never said this was just a friendship, you were flirting with me and you kissed me on the cheek for fuck's sake" Santana says.
"I've never heard you swear before and now you've swore a couple of times" Brittany smiles thinking it's cute when Santana swears.
"This isn't funny" Santana says angrily.
"Look when I asked you to get a coffee I genuinely had a question for you about weddings and stuff" Brittany says.
"Ok that's fair enough" Santana nods.
"But once we got to chatting I just couldn't not talk to you again so that's why I kept in touch but I never meant to lead you on, I'm just a very friendly person I mean I kiss all my friends on the cheek" Brittany says.
"Ok I get that but can't you see how humiliating that is when I actually developed feelings for you" Santana says. She understands some people are just a bit more overly familiar with their friends but this is different, Brittany actually made her think there was more to it.
"I never meant to humiliate you, I promise" Brittany says walking over to Santana.
"I know but it's embarrassing, really embarrassing" Santana states.
"I can't lie, you are like totally amazing and there is a part of me that really, really likes you like that but I'm with Rachel" Brittany says.
"You do realise you have fucked up this for all 3 of us, right?" Santana asks.
"I know and you have nothing to feel bad about because you did nothing wrong" Brittany sighs.
"I have done something wrong though, haven't I?" Santana says. "I fell for you" she sighs.
"I am so, so sorry Santana" Brittany says placing her hand on Santana's shoulder.
"Don't, ok" Santana says moving away from Brittany. "Look you seem like a good person ok but for fucking sure your judgement is clouded, like seriously" Santana says chuckling a little because if she doesn't laugh she's going to cry at this whole mess.
"I know I didn't exactly think this whole thing through but part of me couldn't let you go but the other part is that I'm with Rachel and I guess I want to marry her" Brittany states.
"You guess?" Santana asks.
"Huh?"
"You guess you want to marry Rachel, that's what you just said" Santana states.
"Did I say guess, I meant I do want to marry Rachel for sure" Brittany states.
"Is there something going on here because you don't sound as if you really want to marry her so bad and come to think of it I don't think I have ever heard you say you love Rachel?" Santana asks.
"Of course I love Rachel" Brittany laughs. "I wouldn't have agreed to marry her if I didn't want to" she says laughing off the idea.
"Ok" Santana nods. She isn't totally convinced but at the same time she just thinks it could be her mind playing tricks. Maybe she doesn't want Brittany to marry Rachel so she is looking for excuses for it to not happen.
"I really am sorry though, you have to know that" Brittany says.
"I kind of know that but let's just put this behind us because it's not doing anyone any favours" Santana states. Even though it hurts, she knows she'll never get Brittany so she might as well try to move on now. "We'll get past this ok" she says.
"Do you forgive me?" Brittany asks.
"Let's not go that far just yet" Santana laughs. "But I am willing to put my feelings aside to give you and Rachel the best day ever because despite your idiocy you seem like you might be a good person deep down" she says.
"Thank you" Brittany smiles.
"You have to promise me that you'll never do this again, not to Rachel and not to some other poor innocent girl. No one deserves to be treated like that but I am willing to be the better person here and not damage your relationship" Santana says.
"Yeah I'm never making that mistake again" Brittany states. "I guess this wedding was just stressing us out that I needed to talk to someone who doesn't judge me and I felt like you could be that person. I probably didn't go about things the right way."
"You didn't but anyway we won't tell Rachel we know one another ok, let's start afresh here" Santana says and Brittany nods.
"Can I just say something though" Brittany asks after a moment's silence.
"Yeah" Santana smiles.
"For what it's worth if I was single it'd be our wedding you were planning right now" Brittany tells Santana.
"Don't, please don't" Santana says shaking her head.
"You deserve happiness Santana, I mean you're like amazing" Brittany smiles.
"I just said don't" Santana warns.
"Why not?" Brittany asks.
"Because I fucking like you, I haven't just gotten rid of my feelings within seconds ok so please just don't. I need time to get over this" Santana says.
"Sorry" Brittany apologises sadly.
"No I'm sorry, what I mean is I am going to push them aside for the sake of you and Rachel but please just bear with me ok" Santana says.
"Of course" Brittany replies.
"Thank you" Santana smiles.
"I can still be involved with the decisions though right, for the wedding I mean" Brittany asks.
"Yes we can still talk about the wedding but that's the only thing we can talk about for the moment, ok" Santana replies.
"Cool" Brittany smiles.
"Right come on I'll show you around" Santana says opening the door.
"Ok cool" Brittany says following her out of the room.
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"So how did you like the venue, you did see it properly today didn't you?" Rachel asks Brittany as they sit together and have dinner.
"I think the venue is great, it's a really nice place" Brittany replies.
"Good I'm glad you like it" Rachel says.
"I can just see our wedding reception and we have the glass doors open onto the patio area and all the guests are socialising outside with the evening sun setting" Brittany says.
"No that won't be happening, I don't really want people going in and out" Rachel states. "The reception will be staying indoors."
"But Rachel we're planning to get married in the spring so temperatures will have risen, I don't think we all want to be stuck in the one place all night. It would be nice to have the patio doors open and everyone can mingle outside as well as inside" Brittany says.
"Look I'll think about it but I don't really want that" Rachel states.
"Well I do so I'm going to speak to Santana about this and see what she thinks" Brittany replies.
"Ok fine, do that" Rachel says annoyed.
"Anyway I need to hurry up and finish dinner because I'm meeting Quinn soon" Brittany states.
"What do you mean you're meeting Quinn soon?" Rachel asks. "I've just made you dinner and we're supposed to be spending time together tonight. What's the point in me being here if you're about to go out?"
"I'm not actually sure but you've known for a while that Quinn and I are meeting tonight" Brittany replies.
"Couldn't you have reminded me instead of me cooking all this dinner and making plans for us tonight?" Rachel asks annoyed.
"Well regardless of anything, I'm still meeting Quinn soon whether you're staying or going" Brittany shrugs.
"Do you know what Brittany, I'm just going to go home straight after dinner because I can't be bothered with your attitude" Rachel huffs. "I don't know what's going on with you right now but you're acting like a petulant two year old and I've had enough."
"I wouldn't say I'm acting like a two year old but I have to agree I am acting weird" Brittany states. "Do you wanna know why?" she asks and Rachel nods. "Because you are pissing me right off and I've had enough of your behaviour too. If I am acting strange then it's all down to you and your cheeky offensive remarks about me and my opinions on the wedding" she says standing up from the table. "I would definitely take a look in the mirror before blaming everything on me. You might seem as sweet as anything to others but you don't fool me so either get a grip or I'll continue to act childish."
"Brittany just wait a second" Rachel sighs grabbing her hand when she starts to walk away. "That was a bit harsh don't you think?" she asks.
"I'm sorry it came out that way but you have to admit something weird is going on with us" Brittany states. "I guess I'm blaming you and you're blaming me for everything so maybe we just need to try and eliminate the stress."
"I agree and that's why I hired Santana, I wanted her to do all the work for us but it's proving difficult just now" Rachel says. "We just can't seem to agree on anything so Santana doesn't have anything to work with."
"I know" Brittany sighs. "Look can we just talk about this tomorrow or something because I really do need to meet with Quinn?" she asks.
"Ok sure" Rachel nods. "I guess I'll just see you tomorrow since I'm not staying tonight."
"Yeah, see you tomorrow" Brittany kisses Rachel's cheek before going off to her room to get ready. As soon as she is ready she leaves and goes to Quinn's apartment.
"Hey how are you?" Quinn asks while closing the door behind Brittany once she steps inside.
"I'm ok I guess" Brittany shrugs.
"Oh god, what's wrong" Quinn asks as they walk to the living room.
"Just everything Quinn, I just seem to be causing so many problems for everyone" Brittany replies as they sit down.
"What do you mean?" Quinn asks.
"Well you and I were right, Rachel did hire a wedding planner" Brittany states.
"Oh really so who is it?" Quinn asks genuinely interested.
"Santana Lopez" Brittany answers.
"Oh, she is amazing" Quinn smiles. "I have read lots about her and all the amazing weddings that she's planned, I wouldn't mind meeting her actually" she says.
"Quinn you're not even getting married so why would you want to meet her?" Brittany laughs.
"Because she's a successful business woman and I think she has an amazing taste with regards planning a wedding" Quinn replies.
"So it's not because you've suddenly decided you like women and you have a crush on her?" Brittany asks.
"No it's not, I'm still into guys but it doesn't mean I don't admire what she does" Quinn says.
"Well anyway that's not the point, the point is I already know Santana and I had no idea she was planning the wedding" Brittany states.
"Why didn't she tell you?" Quinn asks.
"Because she didn't know I was getting married or that Rachel and I even know one another" Brittany replies.
"I don't understand" Quinn says confused.
"Well Rachel hired Santana to plan the wedding since she's obviously a wedding planner" Brittany says and Quinn nods. "She and Rachel had never met before so it probably didn't seem weird that Rachel was marrying someone named Brittany since there is more than one of us out there."
"Yeah I get that" Quinn says. "But why didn't you tell her you were getting married if you girls are friends?"
"Because I only met Santana recently and I couldn't bring myself to tell her I was taken. I don't know what happened but the moment I saw her I liked her so I ended up…"
"Oh my god you started dating her didn't you" Quinn says not letting Brittany finish.
"Not exactly, we were more…fine I was sort of dating Santana too" Brittany sighs. "How did you know I was about to say something like that?" she asks.
"I could just tell by your face" Quinn states. "I didn't even know Santana liked women but I guess you learn something new every day" she shrugs.
"Well I officially met the wedding planner aka Santana, the other day with Rachel and I could not feel any worse. I have hurt Santana so bad and Rachel doesn't even know a thing" Brittany sighs. "Santana said she wouldn't crush Rachel's dreams so long as I never do anything so stupid again so she's not going to say anything but she is super pissed at me for making her fall for me."
"I'm not surprised she's pissed Brittany, I could slap you right now" Quinn says appalled at her best friend's behaviour. "I am hoping you're going to tell me that you didn't have as strong feelings as Santana did."
"She's an amazing women but I'm with Rachel" Brittany states.
"That doesn't answer my question Brittany" Quinn says seriously.
"I don't have as strong feelings for Santana because I'm with Rachel but if I was single, I could easily fall in love with her" Brittany answers.
"Oh my goodness, this just gets better and better" Quinn mutters. "How can you even think something like that when you're engaged Brittany, this just isn't right and you should know that? You're supposed to be committed to Rachel."
"I am committed to Rachel but I'm just saying if I wasn't then Santana would be the type of girl I go for" Brittany says.
"I know what you're saying but someone happy and engaged shouldn't even be able to think that" Quinn says. "I am going to ask you something and I want you to be honest with me" she says and Brittany nods. "Are you having doubts about marrying Rachel?"
"Um…"
"Be honest remember" Quinn warns.
"Of course I am having doubts, you've seen Rachel recently and the way she acts" Brittany says. "Everyone thinks I have the problem but it's actually Rachel. She's the one who says all the snide comments and she doesn't even know she's doing it but it hurts me. I look like the one who can't cooperate and acts awkward about situations but I'm not, it's Rachel who belittles me all the time" she tells Quinn.
"Why don't you talk to Rachel then? I'm sure she'll understand if you told her how you feel" Quinn suggests.
"She's too busy planning her dream wedding which turns out to be my nightmare wedding" Brittany sighs.
"Honey you cannot marry Rachel if you are not 100% sure of everything. You shouldn't be going into a marriage when things aren't right, it's no way to start off a happy life together" Quinn states.
"I know but what else can I do, Rachel isn't going to listen to me" Brittany replies.
"Wait you do actually want to get married don't you? This is just a little nerves right?" Quinn asks.
"Well…yeah just nerves" Brittany lies.
"You're lying, I can see it in your face" Quinn says. "What is going on, is it to do with Santana?" she asks.
"Sort of but it's not what you think" Brittany says. "Meeting Santana has made me realise a few things. I don't mean I want to be with Santana instead of Rachel, I just mean it's made me realise a few things in life in general."
"I don't understand, do you not want to be with Rachel anymore or something?" Quinn asks.
"It's not exactly that, look I need to tell you a secret but you can't tell anyone ok" Brittany says and Quinn nods. "Promise me Quinn."
"I promise" Quinn says honestly.
What do you think Brittany is hiding?