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The next morning, Artie met Brittany for breakfast. They spent a good part of the morning continuing to catch up, telling each other stories of their days after high school. Brittany told Artie how she had a chance to dance background to Ke$ha but quickly decided against it after her performance during Alcohol Awareness. Artie laughed and told her his days in college. He told her about how he joined a fraternity and quickly left after one of his roommates filled his room with snakes. Brittany yelled as she recalled a horrific run in with a snake when she was in Brazil on tour. Reassuring her that she's safe, Artie paid for their breakfast and the two of them left.
The two walked down the streets and talked some more. Brittany would periodically stop and remembered all of the times she and Artie would spend at certain places. She almost broke down crying when they came to the movie theater.
"Do you remember that time when you and I went to see Eclipse and when I cried, you put your arms around me?" Brittany asked, looking at the signs.
"Yeah, the Twilight movie right? Wasn't a fan of the movie, but I was happy to be there with you." Artie said with a smile as he grabbed Brittany's hand.
They continued to walk down the streets together until they came to Brittany's old house. Her old two-story house looked like a mansion compared to Artie's old home. It was painted a nice white with stone columns in the front. Brittany pointed to Artie where her room was. Artie remembered when he lost his virginity to her in Brittany's room. Laughing, he kissed her on the forehead.
Artie and Brittany continued to remember the days of their past, when they ran into Rachel coming out Starbucks. The three talked for a few minutes and Rachel walked away saying goodbye.
"She's always been rather weird, hasn't she?" Brittany asked with a laugh as she watched Rachel turn a corner.
"Sadly, yes." Artie said with a smile as they walked back to the diner to get their cars.
When they made it to their cars, Brittany told Artie that they have a double-date that night with Finn and Quinn. Quinn organized it after their party. Happily agreeing, Artie kissed Brittany and got into his car.
While he drove home, he heard the perfect song for Mr. Shuester's wedding. He turned up his radio to hear Its Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. Artie pulled into his driveway as the song ended. Filled with joy, he quickly emailed everyone his idea for the song. Within 30 minutes, everyone replied, loving the idea and how they couldn't wait to sing it. Later that night, Artie hopped into his shower and started thinking about his date with Brittany tonight. Cleaning himself thoroughly, he got out, dried himself off, and got dressed. Artie called Brittany and told her he'd pick her up. Leaving his house, he quickly sprayed himself with Axe and hopped into his car.
Artie pulled up to Brittany's house and parked his car. Being the gentleman that he was, he walked up to her front door. Artie had butterflies as he rang the doorbell. Waiting a few minutes, Brittany finally opened the door. His mouth dropped as she leaned on the doorframe. Brittany wore a black strapless dress, with her hair nice and straight. Finally working up enough courage, Artie smiled.
"You look amazing. Are you ready?" He said with a smile, continuing to check out his girlfriend.
"Aw you're sweet. Yeah, let's go!" Brittany said, taking Artie's hand and running to his car.
"So where are we going?" Artie asked with a laugh as he started his car.
"Well, Quinn and I thought it'd be fun to go to a karaoke bar. We placed a friendly bet on who would be a better singer between you and Finn." Brittany said as she put her lipstick on.
"Hmm interesting. I think I can take him." Artie said with a grin.
The two pulled up to Finn and Quinn's and walked inside. Finn and Artie had a beer before leaving, while Brittany helped Quinn finish getting ready.
"So did you know we were going to a karaoke bar?" Finn asked with a laugh.
"I just found out. I thought we were going to dinner again." Artie said with a laugh as well.
"Oh I know! Let's go country tonight!" Finn said as he took a sip out of his beer.
"Country? Well alright, but I'll have you know that I'm a country boy myself." Artie said with a laugh.
"You are?" Finn asked surprised.
"No, but I kind of wish I was." Artie said, taking a sip out of his beer.
The two laughed as the girls walked in. Both Finn and Artie's mouths dropped as they checked out their ladies. The ladies giggled as they led the way to Finn's car. The couples laughed the whole way to the bar. Quickly grabbing their drinks and a table, they sat down and listen to people sing awfully.
"Alright, Finn. You're up first." Artie said with a laugh as he watched Finn chug his beer.
Finn walked up to the stage, introduced himself and started singing What Was I Thinking by Dierks Bentley. As he sang, the people in the bar started clapping and singing along. As he finished, everyone applauded and he sat down.
"Aw Finn, that was great!" Quinn said.
"Uh-oh, Artie, you've got some competition." Brittany said with a laugh as Artie drank his beer and walked up to the stage.
"Hey everyone, I'm Artie and I'll be singing Gettin' You Home by Chris Young." Artie said into the microphone.
Everyone started yelling with joy as the music started. He could see everyone standing up and getting into the music as he started singing.
"Tuxedo waiters, black ties
White tablecloths and red wine
We've been plannin' this night
Lookin' forward to it for some time
Honey, I know you love gettin' dressed up
And you know I love showin' you off
Watchin' your baby blue eyes
Dancin' in the candlelight glow
All I can think about is gettin' you home
Walkin' through the front door
Seein' your black dress hit the floor
Honey there sure ain't nothing
Like you lovin' me all night long
And all I can think about is gettin' you home
I don't need this menu, no I don't
I already know just what I want
Did I hear you right? Did you tell me
Go pay the waiter and let's leave?
Honey, I know by that look in your eyes
And your hand drawin' hearts onto mine
That our night out of the house
Ain't gonna last too long
When all you can think about is gettin' me home
Walkin' through the front door
Seein' your black dress hit the floor
Honey there sure ain't nothing
Like you lovin' me all night long
And all I can think about is gettin' you home
Walkin' through the front door
Seein' your black dress hit the floor
Honey there sure ain't nothing
Like you lovin' me all night long
And all I can think about is gettin' you home"
When Artie finished singing, the whole bar erupted in cheers as he took his seat.
"Holy crap!" Finn finally said as he gulped his beer.
"Aw Artie, that was adorable!" Quinn said with a smile.
Brittany leaned over and kissed him on the lips. The girls wanted to sing as well, so they climbed onto the stage together and introduced themselves. Looking a little drunk, Quinn stuttered when she told everyone what they were singing. Artie and Finn sat back in their chairs and laughed at their girls singing. They could tell how drunk they were when Quinn and Brittany started singing. After they finished and took their seats, Artie and Finn congratulated them. The four of them talked and drank as the evening rolled on.
"Next time, we're going hip hop." Artie said with a laugh as he called for a taxi.
"Deal." Finn said as his text slurred too.
After they were picked up by the taxi, they drove back to Finn and Quinn's. Artie, being the only one who wasn't entirely drunk, made sure everyone was alright and drove Brittany home. It was clear once she got out of his car that she couldn't be alone, so Artie helped her upstairs and stayed with her that night. Putting Brittany in her bed, she pulled him down with her and started kissing him. Artie was too surprised to pull away. Rotating on top of him, Brittany whispered in his ear and went back to kissing him.
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