LOVE WILL FIND A WAY…
Since the last update not only did I get a new computer but I've started a drabble series based on this verse over on a forum that I belong to and once the set is complete I may post them here in in chronological order. This series is set between the last 'chapter of Find Yourself and its epilogue meaning that it spans the gangs Jr and sr years in High School. I'm also plotting on doing a drabble series about the next generation or should I do a full on third fic and make this the slushie mafia trilogy? I'd love to hear feedback from more people besides Katy on here and the 2-3 people who consistently review on the forums….anyways again sorry for its choppy ness but writers block and add are not good….
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It had been a long day at the hospital when Kristina finally entered her home where she instantly was mobbed by Dani.
"Aunt Krissy!" the girl exclaimed running to her.
Kristina smiled.
"Hey Dani."
"When did you get here? Did you bring me presents?"
"I got here a few hours ago and no, I didn't bring you anything however I'll take you to the mall tomorrow and buy you something special."
"You don't have to do that," Puck said entering the room from behind Kristina, "she's already spoiled as it is."
"Am not daddy," Dani said crossing her arms.
Puck just laughed before smiling at his daughter.
"Your aunt and I need some grown up time now."
Understanding completely what her father meant Dani left the room but not before clarifying that if they didn't go to the mall that it was OK.
Once she was out of the room Kristina reached over and slapped Puck across the face.
"Hey, what was that for?" Puck asked holding his cheek in pain.
Flopping onto the couch Kristina smiled.
"Well one doesn't get married and expect that his newly minted sister in law wouldn't react when she found out."
"Surprise!" Puck said trying to emote his response with a smirk.
"I mean don't get me wrong, I'm glad that you and Sam got married it's just…."
"You wish you could have been there?"
Kristina nodded.
"Well yea, I mean it's kind of a big deal and all."
"I don't see what the fuss is all about; I mean I've never been the hopeless romantic type despite some of my actions when I was with Rachel back in High School."
Kristina smiled knowing this was in reference to the invitational showcase sophomore year, the one where she and Artie sang that epic Jason Mraz/Jonas Brothers mash up and Puck serenaded Rachel with 'My Girl'.
"Anyway," Puck continued, "it's not like Sam and I were traditional with things….I mean it's like first comes meeting your friends famous and supermegafoxyawsomehot sister, then comes hearing said sister is interested in adopting your bastard, then comes co-parenting with said woman cause you want to be a father to the child like your father wasn't to you….then comes…."
"Breaking up with your high school girlfriend and slowly but surely building a relationship that goes beyond that of a co-parent nature with said woman."
"So you see why elopement seemed like the best option."
"For you maybe, but still I wish you told us, I mean we could of easily still kept it simple you know, Sam, You, our moms, Burt, Molly, Ruth, Kurt, Dani…..city hall, justice of the peace, a party in the yard with everyone later in the day…"
"I know it….but this was just simpler I guess…"
"So, what did my mom say when she heard of this."
"Congratulations."
Kristina just rolled her eyes as Puck took a seat next to her on the couch.
"So, when are you heading back east."
"Tomorrow, day after, I don't know, it's a long weekend and I was supposed to be spending it with Tina but we got the call about Dianne and so we're here now."
"Tina came with you?"
"and Quinn though technically she didn't come with me."
Puck just nodded.
"Anyway Tina is spending the night with Finn and all but hopefully she'll drop by tomorrow so we can finish talking about what we were talking about earlier."
"and that is…."
"Ball gowns of course."
"of course."
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True to Kristina's assumption, Tina did drop by the house the following morning as did Quinn and soon the trio were seated in the living room with a laptop open and magazines in front of them.
"I like this one," Quinn spoke pointing to a white gown causing Kristina to roll her eyes thinking about one of the details that she and Kurt had explicitly came up with. None of the glee girls were allowed to where white except Mercedes. She was supposed to tell Quinn, Tina, and Rachel this while Kurt was allegedly sending a message to Santana who hopefully would relay it to Brittney.
"That's nice," Kristina replied, "but the white makes it look too much like a wedding dress."
Looking at the image of the dress for a moment Quinn nodded.
"It's also available in violet…." She spoke with a smile.
"Well then," Kristina replied as her eyes shifted to the page of the magazine she'd currently been looking at, "violet would be perfect on you Quinn," she spoke with a smile.
As the afternoon went on the trio was still flipping through their materials and had been joined Rachel, who was beginning to turn the conversation onto how she had landed the roll in another Shakespeare production.
"granted it's only witch number one in Macbeth."
It was at that moment that Molly who'd joined the group when Rachel arrived rolled her eyes.
"Rachel, I know nonmusical theater is a new thing to you."
The brunette smiled.
"I know who knew that instead of becoming the next Barbra I'd be making Billy S my bitch."
Smiling molly nodded.
"What I'm trying to say is that while I'm younger I'm clearly better versed in the bard that I know not to refer to you know what by its name….. in fact most people simply refer to it as the 'Scottish Play.'
Rachel smiled while Molly went on.
'This superstition goes back to the 1600's. Many felt that the witches incantations Shakespeare wrote, were in fact real and that was what led to many coincidental catastrophes…."
"That's enough Molly," Kristina said glaring at her sister, "I let you join me and my friends and I can easily send you away."
Molly was about to protest that it was HER house and that Kristina now lived in New Haven however their very pregnant mother entered the room with a bowl of popcorn as even after all these years this was all that she could properly cook without the assistance of her husband, step son or one of her daughters.
"Girls, no fighting please."
Kristina and Molly looked from their mom to one another and nodded before the older woman spoke up once more.
"So, have you ladies picked something else yet?"
It was Tina who decided to speak up.
"Well Mrs. Hummel," Tina said with a smile knowing full well she could call her friend's mother by her first name if she wanted to, "Quinn's picked something out and I've got two dresses I'm torn between and I don't know about your daughters or Rachel."
The petite brunette threw up her hand.
"I personally don't need to pick out a ball gown because I've got an array of pieces in my wardrobe back in the city just itching to be worn."
Alexis gave the brunette a lingering stare.
"What, one must be prepared for a last minute invite to a premier or an award show or some other gala."
Alexis just nodded.
"Well then why are you here?" she asked not trying to make it should offensive to the girl.
"Well, I was here for Charlotte's birth and decided to come over today for some much needed girl time"
Alexis just nodded seemingly satisfied with her remark.
"It's a shame you can't be there Mrs. Hummel," Quinn said with a smile, "it's going to be a night to remember."
Kristina mentally laughed thinking that if only her roommate knew just how memorable the event would be when her mom spoke up.
"Who says that I won't be there," Alexis replied.
"Mom," Kristina said, "what do you mean?"
"I mean that I'm going to be at the party."
"I tried to talk her out of it," said Burt entering the room with a smile on his face, "partly because I didn't want to get all dolled up in some monkey suit but mostly because she's about ready to pop any day now."
"I've still got well over a month to go," Alexis said, "and you look kind of hot in that monkey suit."
Turning around Alexis placed a sweet kiss on her husband's cheek.
"I'll double check with my doctor and even put Dr. Lee over in Port Charles on standby if it makes you feel any better."
Burt just nodded commenting about he'd leave the 'ladies' alone and would be in the other room watching ESPN if they needed him.
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more time seemed to slip by and soon Kristina found herself in the stables on Spoon Island looking into Artie's crystal blue eyes.
"You definitely were born in the wrong time and place," he replied as he looked over at the intricate Crimson gown that Kristina was wearing that looked like it came out of some 1800's set drama.
"you clean up well yourself," she said running her hand against the sleeve of his suit jacket while wondering if things were different if she'd be begging for him to ravish her in the moment.
Instead she silently watched as he slipped on his mask with a grin on his lips.
"I can't believe in a few short hours this will all be over, all this sneaking around, hiding the fact that I've been walking now for a little bit over a year from them.
Kristina just smiled leaning over as she gave him a gentle kiss.
It definitely would be a nice weight to be lifted over her shoulder, no more secrets, no more lies; the gang would be back together again.
"So," Artie asked as they pulled back from their moment, "what is exactly the plan for this evening?"
"I'm so glad you asked this, well the plan is that we are to meet Mike in a few minutes where I'll casually introduce him to my 'silent' boyfriend before leading him to the ballroom where everyone except for Kurt and Mercedes will be waiting, and then I pull out my cell from my clutch text Kurt and act one begins."
"The wedding," Artie said with a smile.
Kristina smiled.
Then once they say their I Dos and the gala begins we start dancing in the middle of the room, trying out hardest not to upstage the bride and groom then after a long epic kiss where I'm sure all eyes will be on us you casually remove your mask to a chorus of gasps.
"I love your craftiness," Artie said giving Kristina one final kiss before they headed out of the stables where true to her assumption Mike was standing a few feet away however he was not alone, standing by his side was Molly who was standing there, arm linked with Blaine of all people.
"Please don't tell me you're corrupting my sister by sending her mixed messages."
Flashing Kristina his ever so dapper grin Blaine shook his head.
"Relax, Molly needed an escort for this gala and I just so happen to be single now."
Blaine's eyes fell onto Arties while sending him a secret smile, knowing all about Kristina and Artie since the park.
"Sorry about that," Kristina said with a smile as now Mike's eyes fell toward Artie.
"speaking of your new man," Mike said, "are you planning on introducing him to me after all I am one of your best friends."
"I'll introduce you once we arrive in the ballroom with everyone else, cause as much as I love you Mike it would be redundant to have to introduce him a million times over tonight."
Mike paused for a moment before eventually nodding in agreement.
"So, shall we make our way toward the ball room?"
"We shall," Kristina said with a smile as they began to head inside where the party was just about to begin.
TBC
I know this chapter is a bit disjoined and I admit I was plotting on ending this after Burt's line about going in the other room to see ESPN but decided to add a little tease of the ball…. Anyway the next 2 or 3 chapters should be epic; anyway reviews and alerts will make the muse move faster…