Chapter 10: The Way You Make Me Feel
(Santana's POV)
Brittany and I pulled away from each other to catch our breaths and that's when we realized that our mothers are standing by the door, watching us with smiles on their faces. I immediately blushed because I didn't expect my mother would see me kissing another girl and be happy about it. I mean, I've never been interested in another person until Brittany came and it took two months and an accident for me to finally come up with my feelings. In all honesty, this is all new to me but I'm really happy that things are going in my favor.
Mrs. Pierce and my mother approached Brittany so I stepped aside.
"So Brittany, how are you feeling today?" Mrs. Pierce asked.
Brittany looked at me then answered, "Pretty good"
My mother snickered and I know why; she was referring to what they just witnessed earlier. I don't know if I should feel embarrassed about t but I have good feeling that we would have to think about it later on. She checked on Brittany and after a few minutes, Mrs. Pierce asked I she can speak to her daughter so we stepped out the room. I really thought my mom would ask me to go to her office and have 'the talk' but one of her nurses called her for an emergency so she left as I waited outside her room.
(Brittany's POV)
I don't remember being this happy aside from the time I got my Ferrari. This really hot girl just confessed her feelings to me and when we kissed; I felt like I could die already. Oh I can't wait for me to get better for me to be able to take her out on a proper date. Although our little moment was interrupted by our moms, I was totally fine with it. I mean I'm just in a really good mood right now and I guess I couldn't really hide it because when my mom asked me how I was feeling, I answered right away which made Dr. Lopez snicker and I know why.
Mrs. Lopez did some tests and when she was done, my mother asked them to leave the room for her to talk to me. Once they were gone, she sat on the chair next to my bed and held my hand.
"I can see that something good happened today and I'm really happy for you Britt. We've been waiting for this day and I hope you won't get mad but we're actually really trying to set you up. I mean, I have nothing against Quinn Fabray except for her fashion sense but Santana is the one for you"
I was shocked with what my mom just said but I'm happy they did what they did. I know it's still early to tell if my relationship with Santana is going to stay but right now all I care is me getting out of this hospital and getting better. My mom and I talked a bit more until she needed to go home to cook dinner for my brother and sister so when she stepped out of the room, she called Santana in. She sat on the same chair my mom just vacated earlier and silence fell between us. I don't know if we're thinking of the same thing but I'm definitely thinking of kissing her again.
"San"
"Britt"
We said at the same time; being the gentlewoman, I mentioned her to go first.
"Uhm…I was just thinking about…uhm…you and me…I mean…what will happen to us?" Santana asked.
It wasn't clear as to what she was trying to ask but I think I already have an idea. Yes, we did just confess our feelings for each other and we already kissed; for me it already means we're 'in a relationship' then suddenly I remembered something: Santana wanted the traditional courtship and all those old school stuff. It's not exactly how I roll but I guess I'll have to suck it up because that's what she wants. I was about to answer when her phone rang so she excused herself and I let out a sigh. Thank you to whoever called her because I still don't know what to answer her. She went back inside after the phone call and I secretly hoped that she wouldn't ask me again…at least not now.
"I'm sorry Britt, but I have to go. I need to meet Mercedes for us to pick a song to sing for our duets assignment in glee club" she said apologetically as she grabbed her things.
I was sad that she was leaving all of a sudden but a little glad that it's going to give me time to think about her question. "Oh okay. Just do me a favor San – make sure to give me a copy of the video of your performance. I wish I could see it live but…"
She cut me off; "I sure will Britt" Santana responded then gave me a kiss and went out of the room.
I was again left alone so since I was felling kind of sleepy, I slept. I woke up a few hours later because of the nurse who gave me my dinner and my medicines. I hate hospital food but I had to eat something so I tried to enjoy it, and then took the pills. I watched some reruns on the
television before going back to sleep to expect exactly the same thing tomorrow.
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I was getting bored staying in the hospital so I've been bugging my mom to ask Dr. Lopez if I can go home since they removed the cast on my arm a month ago. It's been three months since the accident and two months since I woke up from that deep slumber and I've been really missing the world outside the hospital. It's a good thing my dad brought in my laptop and hooked up my Xbox so I wouldn't die of boredom. Santana and I have been having unofficial dates within the hospital since Mrs. Lopez still wouldn't allow me to go home so o weekends, she would push me in a wheelchair since my arm isn't strong enough and we would go to this beautiful garden at the back of the hospital. Technically, I'm not allowed to be out of my room yet since Santana asked her mother, she allowed us as long as there is a nurse nearby…just in case anything happens to me. Is it weird that Dr. Lopez cares more about me than her daughter? It really sucks that I couldn't do anything else but I told myself that once I'm healed, I'm going to make things official with Santana and would even do what she wanted.
(Santana's POV)
It's December now and aside from Christmas, I've also been waiting for my best friend Dani to come home which she said she will. We really don't get to talk anymore because we're both have things to do; and of course there's Brittany. I'm not sure where to begin to describe how happy I am to know that we share the same feelings towards each other. She's improving as each day passes and I can't wait until we actually go on an actual date, like somewhere that isn't the hospital garden. I enjoy every moment I have with her but I don't really know what to label our status. I mean, she hasn't really asked me to confirm if we are a couple but I'm not in a hurry.
Anyway, I'm in the airport now waiting for Dani to arrive. She texted me a while ago that the plane just landed and she's probably in the trolley area to get her stuff. After ten more minutes, I see her walking towards my direction.
"Hey there gorgeous! I missed you!" Dani greeted.
"I missed you too Dani" I responded. I helped her with her bags and we walked towards my car, a black 2011 Volvo C70. We placed her things in the backseat and once we're seated in our respective places, I started the car and drove away. It was a thirty minute drive from the airport so we used the time to catch up. She told me about her life in London and I told her about Brittany.
"She's totally badass but does she have a death wish or something?" Dani asked after I told her about Brittany's accidents.
"Let me correct you, she's a HOT badass; but she doesn't have a death wish. Those were accidents, it's not as if she really wanted them to happen" I defended.
Later on…
We just arrived at their house which is one block away from ours when my phone vibrated. I checked who was calling and a wide smile appeared on my face causing Dani to be curious.
"It's Brittany" I told her before picking up and she just nodded. I told her before picking up and she just nodded.
Me: Hey Britt, how was your therapy today?
Brittany: It was painful coz I fell a couple of times but in the end I was able to make ten straight steps before my legs gave away.
Me: Really? Wow! That's a great improvement Britt. I'm really proud of you.
Brittany: Thanks San. So I just called to ask if you're still coming by the hospital today. I know your best friend is coming home from London.
Me: I'm actually with her already. I picked her up at the airport earlier.
Brittany: Oh okay.
Me: But I will be there alter. I don't want to miss our dinner date.
Brittany: Alright, I'll just wait for you then.
Me: Don't miss me too much, okay?
Brittany: Just enjoy the day with your best friend. I'm sure there's a lot of catching up to do.
Me: I'll call you later, okay? Bye.
When we hung up, Dani and I brought her things inside the house.
(Dani's POV)
I've been really waiting for the holidays to come because I get to come home to Phoenix. I've missed my family and friends…specially my best friend Santana. I was planning to surprise her but apparently my brother Elliot told her when I was coming home so here I am waiting for the plane to land. Once it did, I sent a message to Santana and she replied that she's already at the gates. I hurriedly got out of the plane to get my stuff and when I got them, I saw her right away. She was wearing the shirt I sent her with the 'HOT & SEXY', because she really is. We hugged right away and I wished that we could stay in that position longer. I just really missed her.
We got to her car and we started catching up, I told her about my experience in London and she told me about Brittany. I will not deny but I won't show it either but I am jealous of her. I mean, I've known Santana all my life and all along I thought she was straight as an arrow then this girl came and changed all that. I am jealous because she has what I've been trying to get for the past years…Santana's heart. Yes, I am in love with my best friend; have been ever since I learned the word love but she doesn't see me other than her best friend. It sucks that I don't have the guts to tell that to her but I also don't want to risk our friendship for that. I'd rather be just her best friend; in that way I know I'll always get to be with her. I know I haven't met this Brittany yet but Santana was mine first. I know she makes her happy but I can also do that.
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I can say I'm proud of myself because even my family and friends couldn't believe how fast I'm recovering. First with my coma, then the cast in my arm was removed ahead of schedule, my memory of the first two months in Phoenix came back and now I'm doing my physical therapy; I'm learning how to walk again, can you believe it? Mental Note: NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE! I managed to take at least four steps before my feet gave away so they let me rest for a while then we try again and each time we do I add two more steps. We spend two to three hours a day for stretching and actual walking. First we tried with the bars then with crutches and right now I'm doing a lot better because even if I wobble a little, I can walk straight now. It's only a matter of time when Dr. Lopez informs me that I'm all healed.
AN: Ooohhh, what will happen now that Dani is back (who apparently has feelings for Santana all along) and Britt is improving? I feel a big fight is coming…