A/N

So I'm gonna give you another chapter today just because my team just won their 'must win' game in our hockey play offs, which means they still have a chance to win the whole thing so yes yes yes! :)

Ratings and disclaimer from the first chapter apply.

Chapter 7.

It was a really lovely evening, the temperature had dropped some but it was still about 68 degrees and it was completely windless. Brittany sat on the steps waiting for Santana to come out. A moment later the brunette joined her and took a seat next to her.

"Hey."

"Hey. Is your mom alright?" Brittany asked.

"Yep, a bit sore but she said the lotion you gave her was doing the trick." Santana replied.

"God, it's still so warm." Santana said referring to the lovely weather.

"Yeah it's crazy but I'm definitely not complaining." Brittany said and smiled.

"Hey? Are you up for an evening swim?" Santana asked suddenly.

"Oh yeah, I'm definitely up for that!" Brittany replied joyfully.

"Great. I'm gonna go change, meet you back here in five?"

Brittany nodded and went back inside to change as well as Santana headed down to the boat house. Five minutes later they were good to go.

"Ready? There's a place I wanna show you, it's just a couple of minutes' walk through the forest." Santana said.

"Yes, I'm ready. Lead the way agent." Brittany said and winked.

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After a couple of minutes' walk they reached a secluded beach, it wasn't that big but it was really cozy.

"Santana this place is amazing!" Brittany said in awe.

"I know, it's one of my favorite places here. If you want I can take you back here tomorrow, it's far more beautiful in the daylight." Santana said.

"Yeah, I'd like that." Brittany said and smiled.

"So..." Santana started as she begun to undress.

"I'm gonna check out the water." she continued.

Brittany just nodded as Santana took her clothes off and stood before her in the same bikini she was wearing earlier down by the lake. Even though it was starting to get pretty dark outside she could still see every contour of Santana's body and God! She looked so good, Brittany had a hard time tearing her eyes away.

"Are you coming?" Santana asked and Brittany was brought back from her thoughts, blushing slightly.

"Yeah, I'm coming." she replied and took of her shorts and tank top, grateful for the lack of light as she was certain her cheeks were flushed.

She walked down to the water where Santana was waiting. Stepping down into the water she was surprised by how warm the water was.

"It's so warm!" she said and immediately threw herself into the glassy lake.

Santana followed suit and disappeared beneath the surface. The water was wonderful and as she surfaced again she saw that Brittany was a bit ahead of her, floating on her back looking completely content. Santana swam up next to her and Brittany turned around in the water so she was facing the brunette as she felt her approach.

"This was a great idea!" the blonde said with a huge smile.

"I know, I'm full of good ideas." Santana said cocky yet playfully.

Brittany snorted.

"Full of yourself I'd say." she mocked.

The blonde was rewarded with a splash of water right in the face.

"You did not just do that..." Brittany replied with her eyes still closed.

"What? This?" Santana said and splashed the blonde again.

Brittany gasped and before Santana knew what happened the blonde had launched herself forward and pushed Santana down below the surface. This triggered a big water fight with a lot of splashing and wrestling between the two women, both too engaged in the water fight to realize their proximity. It wasn't until Santana had Brittany in a viselike grip and was splashing her face with water that the realization of how close they were dawned upon them. The splashing stopped and their laughter died down as Brittany turned in Santana's arms and their eyes met. Both were panting from the exertion of the water fight. They were so close, Santana caught herself looking down at Brittany's lips. She wanted to kiss her, God how she wanted to kiss her and as she looked up to find those piercing blue eyes again she noticed that the blonde's eyes were looking down at her own lips for just a second before they slowly wandered up to met dark brown. Brittany could hardly breathe, she thought her heart would jump out of her chest at any second. Santana was so close, she could feel her breath on her own face and if she just tilted her head a little bit forward her lips would touch Santana's and that thought both excited and scared the shit out of her.

Santana was so close to kissing the blonde, her whole body screamed at her to close the short distance between them but somewhere in the back of her head a little voice was telling her that this was wrong. She should not be doing this and she needed to step away. Mustering all the strength she had she slowly released the woman in her arms and took a tentatively step back in the water.

"Maybe we should head back, it's getting kinda late." Santana said.

"Yeah, you're right... w-we should get back..." Brittany said, her heart still racing.

Santana gave her a small smile then walked out of the water and put on her shorts and t-shirt, not caring about the fact that they would be soaked through in a minute. She just wanted to get back and try and clear her head. Brittany walked up a minute later and she also didn't bother getting out of her wet bikini before putting on her clothes. She put the towel around her neck and looked over at Santana who seemed ready to head back. They walked back through the forest in silence.

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Brittany couldn't stop thinking about what almost happened between them. They'd been so close and if Santana hadn't pulled back she was certain they would've kissed. Thinking about kissing Santana did nothing to help calm her racing heart. She had wanted it, she wanted to kiss Santana.

When they reached the edge of the forest and saw the cottage up ahead Santana slowed down a little, she wanted to say something to make sure they were okay before they parted.

"Well, thanks for coming with me. It was nice, the water was awesome." she started, not daring to look at the blonde who was a step behind her.

Brittany hardly registered what Santana was saying, she was still thinking about kissing her and no matter how she tried the thought just wouldn't go away. Santana continued walking and the cottage was coming closer and closer.

"Maybe tomorrow I can show you my favorite place, it's a little bit further but it's definitely worth the walk." Santana continued completely unaware of the internal battle the blonde was struggling with a step behind her.

They would soon reach the cottage and Brittany had to stop them, she had to... She had no idea what she was doing when she gently grabbed Santana's wrist. Santana who had continued talking stopped when she felt Brittany's hand around her wrist. She swallowed hard and slowly turned around. Brittany didn't let go of her wrist and took a step closer to the brunette. Santana breathed heavily when the blonde moved even closer and her heart was beating so fast. Brittany looked from Santana's eyes to her lips and continued to inch closer. Suddenly her nose brushed against Santana's cheek and her whole body tingled at the touch. She tilted her head and then her lips touched Santana's. It was a touch as light as a feather but when she felt Santana gasp against her lips she moved even closer and captured Santana's lower lip between her own. Santana had no idea what was happening but when she felt Brittany's lips slowly move against her own she responded immediately. Parting her lips slightly she kissed her back gently, she couldn't believe this was happening and she didn't want it to end. She raised her free hand and entangled her fingers in Brittany's wet hair, then she moved to the back of her neck to pull her closer as she slowly deepened the kiss.

Brittany touched Santana's upper lip with the tip of her tongue very tentatively. Santana shivered and parted her lips as her tongue slowly searched out Brittany's. A low moan escaped the blonde's mouth as her tongue met Santana's for the first time, the hand that was holding Santana's wrist tightened its hold. She tilted her head to the side and opened her mouth wider as her tongue slowly swirled around with Santana's in the most passionate kiss she'd ever experienced. Santana's head was spinning as they continued to kiss slowly, deeply and very passionate, she'd never been kissed like that.

Slowly the kiss ended and they parted. Both were short of breath and had their eyes closed. Brittany leaned her forehead against Santana's while she tried to compose herself and let her brain caught up to what just happened.

"Brittany..." Santana whispered and opened her eyes.

The blonde opened her eyes when Santana whispered her name. When she met Santana's dark brown orbs she panicked. She realized what they had just done, what she initiated, and she just panicked.

"Santana...oh God... I-I... I'm sorry...I'm so... oh God..." she stuttered then took of running towards the cottage never looking back at Santana who was calling out her name.

"Brittany! Brittany!" Santana dragged her hands through her hair as she watched Brittany disappear into the cottage.

What the hell just happened? She kissed me and I kissed her back and... oh my God... she kissed me...

Santana walked back to the boathouse in a daze, she was beyond confused but she could still feel the touch and taste of Brittany on her lips. She lifted her hand and touched her still swollen lips. The blonde had kissed her, she had actually kissed her and though it most certainly would complicate everything she couldn't help but smile. Brittany had kissed her...

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Brittany ran straight to her room and closed the door then leaned against it.

What just happened and what the hell did I just do?...

To say she was confused was a huge understatement. She dragged her hand through her hair and walked over to the bed. Her shorts were wet from her damp bikini pants so she walked over to the bathroom and undressed then took a long cool shower to clear her head.

As she crawled beneath the covers and closed her eyes images of Santana invaded her mind. She opened her eyes and shook her head trying to clear her thoughts but as she closed her eyes again Santana was there, kissing her. She sighed and sat up then glanced to her left to the empty spot where Nathan lied just the other night. Nathan... God! Nathan... her fiance, the man she was supposed to marry in a couple of months. He was nowhere near her thoughts as she kissed Santana and now she felt beyond guilty for betraying him.

She leaned back against the headboard and buried her face in her hands. How could she be so stupid, what the hell was she thinking? And why was kissing Santana again all she could think about?

What the hell am I gonna do? It's not like I can pack up and leave... How am I supposed to face her tomorrow? God...

Getting any sleep was most likely out of the question, there was no way she would be able to sleep...