Brittany.
I like staring out the window when I'm not driving during car rides. I love to see all the different things we're passing by and watching the other people in their cars on the highway. Sugar is in the back seat next to me and the music is turned up so loud it's vibrating the seats. Mr. Motta insisted that we take the personal driver because we all know Sugar pays no attention to the road.
"So she just thinks that you're riding around Lima with me on some lame Saturday afternoon loser cruise? She's dumber than I thought. Sorry.. aspbergers. Anyways, she should know we're too hot to waste a Saturday not showing it off. I can't wait to see her face." Sugar says when she turns the music down and turns to me. I smile because I'm overwhelmed with excitement at the thought of it all. I spontaneously combusted a plan to visit Santana in Louisville when Sugar and I woke up this morning. Of course, Sugar was all like 'Ermagerd Roadtrip' and refused to let me drive or pay for any expenses. We found some tickets to the Louisville game online and bought them with her credit card. She didn't even really ask her Dad, it was more like just telling him we were off to another state and he just gave her a stern look before saying we weren't driving ourselves.
"Yeah... she didn't seem suspicious of anything. I mean it's not like I've done this before and just showed up to surprise her almost four hours away. I just miss her. I mean it's not just the sweet lady kisses or the mind-blowing lady sex... I miss my best friend too and even before we scissored for the first time... we were stuck like glue from day one. I'm allowed to surprise visit my best friend at college." I reply and she nods her head with a smile. We'd been driving for almost an hour when Santana called and every mile came with a new excitement.
"Guess what I found in this bag I conveniently packed for our road trip..." Sugar says as she pulls a large pink coach purse out from between her side and the door.
"Oh my God... did you catch the candy fairy?" I ask. She laughs and shakes her head no.
"What the hell is the candy fairy?" She asks. I smile and remember the beginning of the candy fairy. Santana would always put random pieces of candy into my purse when I wasn't looking. I know it was her because I caught her a few times but I never said anything about it. The first few times I found the candy she was sitting next to me and just smiled at me when I popped it into my mouth with a shrug after saying I didn't remember putting that there, must've been the candy fairy. As soon as I saw her face, I knew she had something to do with it but she just agreed with me and said something about candy fairies only giving treats to the sweetest people. She kept up the candy fairy tradition up until she left for Louisville, I sure do miss finding random laffy taffy and dots in my purse or other random places.
"They're little flying pixies that leave pieces of candy in random places... like your purse, your locker, car, bedroom, in your shoe... you've never found candy randomly?" I say as if she should know what I'm talking about. She tilts her head with a confused expression.
"Yeah, people just give me candy all the time because they want me to like them, because I'm so awesome." Sugar replies. I laugh and shrug because what can you say to that, she is pretty awesome.
"Well, what did you find in your purse?" I ask curiously.
"Oh you know, just this bottle. It's not even open yet, we'll be tanked by the time we get there." Sugar says after pulling out a bottle of greygoose vodka.
"It was just sitting on the bar in the den practically begging for me to take it. Daddy will just buy a new bottle without even wondering where this one went." She says with a smirk. I laugh at her because she's so sneaky and spoiled. I mean it's not bad to be spoiled, everyone should get the things they want.
"So I'm going to show up drunk to see Santana?" I ask because I'm not sure if it's a good idea or a great idea.
"YOLO." Sugar says before pulling out two pink flasks that already have something inside.
"Oh no you did not just say YOLO. Don't say that in front of Santana or she'll make fun of you so bad." I tell her. She just shrugs and laughs softly.
"I'll just make fun of her for being dumb enough to let you go... oh, sorry, aspbergers." She says and my heart thuds in my chest at the thought of our break up.
"Don't say anything about it in front of her. She's really upset about it and I'm sure she's beating herself up enough... what's in this flask?" I ask trying to change the subject.
"They're filled with lemonade. I figure we can take drinks from the bottle and chase it with the flask until it's low enough to fill with vodka so we can leave the bottle in the car and stash the flasks... I know... I'm like smarter than that crazy dude with the white hair." Sugar explains.
"Einstein?" I ask.
"Yeah! You're so smart." Sugar says with a smile. She opens the bottle and takes a long swig before chasing the liquor with the flask in her hand. She hands the bottle to me and I follow her actions. Sugar turns up the music and starts dancing in her seat while she takes another shot.
The ride goes by faster once the alcohol starts flowing. We sing and dance along with the radio as we take turns drinking from the bottle. When the car stops we're parked in some structure between two big trucks. We finished enough of the lemonade so that we can pour the rest of the liquor into our flasks. I already have a buzz from the shots we took on the way here and I feel giddy from the excitement of seeing Santana soon. My stomachs filled with butterflies and the alcohol has warmed my insides. We get out of the car when the driver opens the door for us.
"I'll walk you to the stadium so you don't get lost." He says when we stand in the road and look around the parking structure in confusion. Sugar smiles at this and I think it's a great idea because I'm not very good with directions.
"Thanks George. I knew there was a reason Daddy kept you around." Sugar jokes and he guides us down the ramp to the exit.
My idea was sort of unplanned and I still wasn't sure how I was going to actually see Santana during the game. I could easily find her afterwards by calling her or something but I wanted to show up and surprise her in person not over the phone. Where's the fun in that? I looked up and down the street when we reached the sidewalk and see the crowds of people in red. I'm glad I wore the shirt Santana brought home for me the first time she visited from school. It's cardinal red with the words Peace, Love, Cardinals in white writing. Sugar is wearing a plain white v neck with red long sleeves so she fits in too.
"The stadium is straight through those gates. I'll be waiting outside when the game is over. I have some business to tend to for your father." George says pointing to the tall gateway ahead.
"Smell ya later." Sugar says and pulls my arm towards the gates. We walk through the crowded gateway and hand over our tickets to the security guard. We're practically running because she's pulling my arm excitedly towards the huge doors to the stadium. When we walk inside it's almost overwhelming to see how huge the place is. I've been to a few stadiums but I always react the same way to the crazy, overwhelmingly fun atmosphere. Everyone is happy here and most people are also drunk, which usually means a good time. I'm not sure which way to go until a man walks up and points us towards our seats. They're on the home side so we walk to the left and make our way towards the center. I scan the field for the cheerleaders but it's so far down I can't really see them very well. They look like little ants down there.
We get to our seats and sit down. We're center field but ten rows up from the bottom. I see the cheerleaders walking out onto the field and the breath hitches in my throat when I see the long brown curls so familiar to me. They all line up on the side and turn towards the crowd with big smiles. I know she can't see me but it's like we're the only ones there, at least for me. All I see is her and the noises around me fade out. I'm mesmerized by how beautiful she looks. She was always great at pulling off a cheer uniform.
"Brittany!" Sugar yells and breaks me from my trance.
"Huh?" I say. She's smiling at me and she looks down to Santana before returning her gaze.
"We're too far away, she'll never see you up here." She says with a frown and I nod in agreement. I look down to the front row and it's filled with people. Sugar has that look on her face like she's trying to think of some brilliant idea which usually ends in her getting her way somehow.
"I'll be right back." She says. She's up before I can object and making her way towards the bottom row. I just watch her as she walks up to a younger couple that's sitting front and center. She keeps her back to the field while she talks to them. I try to read her lips but all I can make out is something about jelly donuts. That doesn't seem right. After a minute of talking she pulls out a stack of money and hands it to the couple as they stand and follow her up to our seats. She's smiling at me when she reaches our row and she winks at me.
"Let's go." She says with a smile and a nod towards the aisle. The couple takes our seats and I follow Sugar down to our new spot at the front. I can't believe she just paid them for the seats. She's such a good friend, I mean I'd think she was a good friend even if she wasn't rich but I'd do the same for her if I had money.
"You're the best Sugar." I breathe out as we take our seats. I look out to the field and see Santana who has her back to the crowd at the moment. She's so close to me but too far away for me to touch and it's torture almost.
"I know right. Santana is going to crap her spanks when she sees you." She says before I jump and wrap my arms around her in a tight hug. She laughs and hugs me back before pulling out her flask. She raises it up and I grab my own before clinking them together in a cheers.
"To unplanned adventures." I say.
"and being rich." She adds with a smirk and we both take a long drink. The alcohol is really starting to hit me and I feel all light and giggly. I just sit and stare at Santana. It's amazing to watch her like this. I never really get to see what she's like when I'm not around because we were always together. She looks bored and upset kind of. The lines on her face show that she's tired and not at all entertained even though she's faking a smile. Her eyes show that she's elsewhere in her head and worrying about something too much. I want to jump the fence and run to her but I've seen people get arrested for doing that.
After the game starts and the cheerleaders are doing routines on the sideline, Sugar and I are just sitting there chatting back and forth. We haven't paid attention to the game much but I've been watching Santana the whole time. I barely take my eyes away to look at Sugar while we talk. It happens during the second quarter and my heart jumps against my ribcage when our eyes meet. The smile that spreads across her lips is much more genuine then her stage smile. Her eyes gain that sparkle I always seem to find in them. She looks surprised but also extremely happy. I can't help but smile back at her and silently mouth 'Hi'. She smiles wider and mouths 'Hi' back with a wink. It sends a shocking buzz through my already drunk limbs and I'm filled with a newfound energy.
"You guys are so cute." Sugar says and I just nod in agreement because I'm at a loss for words as I watch Santana flip through the air during one of their routines. I've never really got to watch her during cheer routines because I'm either doing them with her or teaching someone a new move, since I'm the best dancer on the squad. It takes all of my self control to stay in my seat and not try to run out onto the field to wrap her up in a warm embrace.
The halftime show is incredible and I haven't been this proud of Santana since last seeing her perform in glee club. She's so talented in so many different ways, it's no wonder she doesn't know what to do with her life. She has so many options for success with how amazing she is at practically everything. Some things just come naturally but even the things that don't, she works harder to perfect. After the game ends she's walking towards the stands with her eyes locked on mine. My heart is thumping hard in my chest and my breath is staggered from my excited nerves.
"You're here." She says with a smile. I nod and smile back. We're talking over the little wall that divides the stands from the field. She's standing there smiling at me as if I'm the only person in the world like she always does and it makes my insides even more warm and fuzzy.
"Surprise!" I say with more drunken excitement than I intended. She laughs and lifts a leg over the wall and steps into the stands in one quick motion. She moves closer so that we're only inches from each other. Her face is so close to mine and she steals my breath away. My eyes flicker from hers down to her plump lips that I want to kiss so badly.
"Santana!" She lets out an irritated sigh before turning around to see a redheaded cheerleader staring back at her. I look down to the ground and back to the girl on the field.
"What?!" She snaps and the girl looks taken aback. I'm confused by the fact that she doesn't seem used to Santana's snark.
"A bunch of us are going to Alpha Zeta Kappa for a victory party. Wanna come? You can bring your friends if you like." She says with more desperation in her voice than I like to hear. She seems eager for Santana's company and I don't like that.
"I don't know. I might text you in a bit." She says before turning back to me with a smile returning to her lips. It doesn't take long for mine to mimic hers because I can't not smile back at her. I almost forgot Sugar was here until she budges her way past me to hug Santana. I'm jealous because I haven't even gotten to hug her because I was too frozen in my place staring at her like an idiot.
"Sugar, are you drunk?" Santana asks with a smirk. Sugar just giggles and leans against us both with her arms around each of us.
"You little lushes. I thought I smelled booze on your breath, B. Well Auntie Snix needs a drink to catch up to you two alcy's. What time did you start drinking this morning, seven am?" She jokes and moves a little closer so that the sides of our hands are touching. We're all just standing at the bottom of the stands while everyone files out around us.
"Let's go." Santana says before sliding her pinky into mine and linking us in our safe little bubble.
Hope you liked it. Next chapter is going to be lots of fun. ;] Sugar and Brittana in Louisville and we all know that means epicness. You like? Opinions/questions/suggestions?
Fillthevoid- Glad you liked it! I like to write Santana's point of view because she's always so conflicted about everything and you don't get to know what she's really thinking unless you're in her head. Who doesn't love drunken calls/texts or in person convo's? There will be plenty of all of those.
sac12389- I agree that 3rd parties make things more interesting and I thought about writing a one night stand but I honestly felt like it wouldn't make sense for Santana to hook up with someone else at this point in the story. I'm not saying she will or won't later but I know it didn't fit then because she's still so caught up in her confusing stance with Brittany. She's still super attached.