Chapter 12: The First Date
(General POV)
New Year came and just like on Christmas, Brittany and Santana spent the day together. Since Brittany was all healed now, she has been planning to take her on a proper date. She already asked her parents since Santana wanted that.
Flashback…
Santana was out to do some errands with her siblings when Brittany went to their house hoping to get Mr. and Mrs. Lopez's approval for her to date their daughter. She knocked on their door and fixed her shirt and after a few seconds, Mrs. Lopez opened it and let her inside. They went to the living room and sat down as they wait for Mr. Lopez. When he arrived, the Lopez's just looked at Brittany who was fidgeting on the couch.
"What can we do for you Brittany?" Mrs. Lopez asked.
"Uhm…Before I ask what I needed to ask from you Mr. and Mrs. Lopez, I just want you to know that my intentions are clear. I really like your daughter Santana and I know you didn't like how I was before but I can assure you that I am a changed person. Santana doesn't know I will be here and she doesn't know I will be doing this for her. What I wanted to say is that, can I have your permission for me to date your daughter?"
Mr. and Mrs. Lopez looked at each other and smiled.
"Brittany, we appreciate you asking us first and I know Santana would really be happy to know that you did. My only concern is that; just make sure you will never hurt our daughter. I know how much she likes you and it would break our hearts to see her in tears for whatever reason" Mrs. Lopez said to Brittany and she nodded.
"I can guarantee that ma'am. And if I may be honest with you right now, this is actually the first time I ever asked a girl's parents' permission and I'm doing it to prove to you and to her that she is the one for me; that I am willing to change for her. I love your daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lopez and if things works out great between, I will be here in front of you in the future asking for her hand in marriage"
Mr. Lopez stood up and extended his hand and Brittany did the same to shook it.
"You have our blessing…for both." He said and Brittany smiled from ear to ear.
So when Santana got home, she asked her and of course she said yes. The problem now is where to take her and it has to be the perfect one, so with the help of both their parents, they prepared for their first official date.
On the weekend before school resumed, Brittany woke up early. She was so excited for what's going to happen later that she checked and double checked the things she needed. She sent several messages to her band back in Los Angeles and the Glee Club to make sure they arrive on time. Brittany was planning to serenade Santana with the song she wrote before moving to Phoenix. She recently just came across the song through the notepad she found when she was cleaning her room and thought that it was the perfect song for the perfect girl. Brittany tried to go back to sleep since it was literally still very early and she don't want to be yawning later because she wants to make sure Santana enjoys what will happen later. Several hours later, her mom woke her up for her doctor's appointment so she got up, and went to shower. Once dressed up they went to the hospital; it took only an hour for the check up so they went back home. Brittany and Santana had not seen each other for that day even though they live next to each other; it was their way to surprise the other, kind of like what you do in a wedding. It was only two in the afternoon and while Santana was at the salon, Brittany was already at the venue with her band and the glee club who arrived an hour before. Apparently Santana's father has a friend who owns a beach house so they rented it for the weekend. Brittany is still not allowed to do heavy work so she had to give orders as to where to put what. Everything was set exactly three hours later so that leaves another hour more for her to get ready. She sent a text to Santana saying she'll see her in an hour and she responded the same thing. Brittany was also still not allowed to drive so with too much dismay, she asked Puck to pick Santana up. While waiting, Brittany lit a cigarette to calm her nerves. For the record, she has never been this nervous before and it's all because she wants everything to be perfect tonight. Puck sent her a message that they're in their way which gives Brittany another twenty minutes of wait time. She instructed the others to scatter the rose petals on the ground and to take their positions afterwards.
As soon as she saw the headlights of Puck's car she checked herself one more time and ate some tic-tac to get rid of the smell of cigar in her mouth. She straightened her coat as she saw Santana stepped out of the car accompanied by Puck and just on cue the band started to play the song she wrote as she started singing looking at Santana.
(Brittany's POV)
I like you.
Girl you don't got nothin' to prove to me
I know that times have been rough
For the both of us
I saw Santana walking towards me in a white off shoulder dress that hung just above her knee and I started singing the song I wrote without taking my eyes off of her. She just looks so perfect. She had light make up and her hair was laid down in curls hanging by her shoulders; simple but oh so beautiful.
But I'll pray for a change
You see this world has lots to offer
But in time it will go dark
And if this love is what we see it is
I'm sure we will go far
And with a girl as sweet as you
There's not much else I can do
But fall for you
Santana was almost in front of me now and I fear that I might suddenly forget the lyrics to my own song. She was smiling from ear to ear as she approached me so I got down on the mini stage we have set up and took her hand and guided to her back to the stage with me.
You know that I'm a wreck
And you know I can't breathe
At the edge of my seat with each word
As months turn into years
Just know that I will wait here for you
Cause I prayed for a change
You see this world has lots to offer
But in time it will go dark
And if this love is what we see it is
I'm sure we will go far
And with a girl as sweet as you
There's not much else I can do
But fall for you
For you, for you, for you
I kissed her hand and continued singing.
This world has lots to offer
But in time it will go dark
And if this love is what we see it is
I'm sure we will go far
And with a girl as sweet as you
There's not much else I can do
But fall for you
When I finished the song, I looked at her I can see that she is happy and surprised with what I have prepared. I placed the microphone on the stand and we went down the stage, hand in hand. I guided her to our table and pulled the chair for her. Once seated, I went to my side and sat down as well. Our 'waitress' a.k.a Tina Cohen-Chang, gave us the menu of the night; and just like in restaurants, she left to give us time to choose.
"So, how are you tonight Ms. Lopez" I asked.
She placed the menu down and looked at me. "I am feeling wonderful Ms. Pierce, thank you for asking. This place is so beautiful. I mean, you didn't have to prepare all of these. I would have been okay with just a picnic overlooking the mountain, I…I just couldn't believe it"
"Well, I guess I kinda overdid it but I just want this night to be something you'll never forget. This is our first official date. Plus, this place is ours for the weekend so I hope you brought extra clothes" I answered smiling.
Realizing that Puck and Tina were there, she asked. "Is the Glee Club also here?"
I nodded and she smiled even more. I think it's the fact that I'm getting close to her friends and even letting them part of our relationship, you know what I mean.
"My mom practically forced me to bring extra clothes and now that I've thought of it, did they help you with this?"
I nodded again. "Yes; because I thought since I still couldn't go back to driving, I will just bring you to a really good place and I think I did accomplish that part because your reaction earlier was priceless"
Tina went back and we said our orders. The menu we prepared includes some of Santana's favorite dishes and good thing that Finn and Sam are good in the kitchen so we didn't need to hire a chef. Mike poured Riesling on our wine glasses as my band mates and the rest of the glee club serenade us (with songs that remind me of Santana). After twenty minutes, the food was served and we ate our food. I made sure that our friends ate too so they took turns in singing.
"So what else have you planned for tonight Britt?" she asked as she finished her food.
I drained my fifth glass and answered. "That is for me to know and you to find out"
After our plates had been taken away, I asked Santana something that she never thought I would ask (I'm not proposing…yet so don't worry); I took her hand and led her to the small dance floor we also prepared, her hand was on my shoulders while mine was on her waist and we danced under the stars as one of her favorite songs were played.
When I look into your eyes
It's like watching the night sky
Or a beautiful sunrise
Well there's so much they hold
And just like them old stars
I see that you've come so far
To be right where you are
How old is your soul?
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space
To do some navigating
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We've got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts
We got yeah we got a lot at stake
And in the end,
You're still my friend at least we didn't tend
For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn
We had to learn, how to bend without the world caving in
I had to learn what I got, and what I'm not
And who I am
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up
I'm still looking up
I won't give up on us
God knows I'm tough, he knows
We got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it
I won't give up on us
Even if the skies get rough
I'm giving you all my love
I'm still looking up...
When the song ended, I asked if she wanted to sing something and she said yes so we got up the stage as her friends cheered for us. She told the band the song she wanted and gave me another microphone. I had no idea what song she had in mind but I'm sure it's something I know. The first chords were played and I knew right away what the song was. It was 'our song'.
(Santana)
The day we met
Frozen, I held my breath
Right from the start
I knew that I found a home for my
Heart beats fast
Colors and promises
How to be brave
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall
But watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
(Santana and Brittany)
One step closer
(Santana)
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
(Brittany)
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
(Santana and Brittany)
One step closer
(Santana and Brittany)
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
(Santana and Brittany)
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
I'll love you for a thousand more
(Santana and Brittany)
One step closer
(Santana)
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
(Santana and Brittany)
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
As the song ended, I noticed Santana tearing up so I held her hand tighter and when it finally ended I asked her what was wrong and she said three words that melted my heart.
"I love you… Britt, I don't know if it's too soon to say it and to be honest, I'm scared. I've never felt anything like this. I mean, you were my first and hopefully last relationship, that's because I don't see myself with anyone but you. You were someone I never expected but you surpassed all I've ever hoped for. You make me so happy in even the smallest things that you do and tonight, wow, I can't even begin to describe what I'm feeling right now. All I know is that I love you…I'm in love with you Brittany"
So those were happy tears, whew, thank god.
I ran my thumb to her cheeks, wiped the waterworks on her beautiful face and hugged her tight. After everything I've done wrong in my life, with Santana it just feels so right that maybe this is why I was given a third chance to live. That I should not mess up anymore or do things because I want to or make haste decisions. I don't want to hurt anybody anymore, specially Santana and for her to be pouring out her heart for me; like knowing that with even just one mistake I do, I could lose her and I'm not sure if I can handle that. I pull away from our embrace and looked at her straight in the eyes.
"I don't know what I did to deserve you Santana. You're perfect and I know you would deny that but for me you are. When I met you in the summer, I knew I liked you. I mean, look at you, you're hot as hell. But I was worried that you wouldn't like me back, I'm a badass and you are the good girl. I remember you once told me that you would want to be with someone who would love you above everyone else and I want to be that person for you. I also want to be your first and last in everything. You made me do things I have never done in my life Santana and there will never be regrets that I chose to do it for you. And no it isn't too early to say it because I'm in love with you too San. I think I've always had. So before the night ends, I want to ask you formally in front of our friends and with your parents' approval…Santana Marie Lopez, will you be my girlfriend?"
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A/N: Songs used:
Hummingbird – NevershoutNever
I won't give up – Jason Mraz
A thousand years (Part 2) – Christina Perri
To DorkHeya: Actual courtship will be done thru flashbacks, I'm sorry if that didn't happen here.
Cliffhanger? Maybe not but I guess y'all know what Santana answered, right? I'm trying to prolong the chapters as much as possible so I hope you consider this one 'long'. Anyway, Next chapters are already in the process as well as for my other stories.
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