Alright guys I decided to start a sequel of this story with a small time jump, this book will end at 65 chapters but I will make sure to upload the sequel on the same day!
''Santanita, where is your girl?'' Maria asks curiously as she walks out into the backyard after they all agreed to change into more formal clothes, Santana looks up running her hands down the nude evening dress she wears and shrugs.
''Probably still changing, Nic asked her if they could change together so I am sure she is helping him style his hair too.''
''Your voice is wavering Hermana.'' Abi whispers as Maria just nods her head. ''Britt will pick up on that.''
''Was Liv calm before dropping the question?'' Santana asks softly, she hums as Abi shakes her head with a soft snicker and turns on her heels to look at her. ''Let's hope she won't catch on because I can't calm myself down Ab's.'' She whispers, she looks down at the red evening dress she wears and smiles. ''You look gorgeous.''
''So do you.'' Abi whispers as she kisses her cheek. ''Where did you hide it?''
Santana snickers and glances down at her cleavage. ''The only place on my body Britt won't touch with the group around.'' She smiles as Abi burst out laughing and shrugs. ''Thank god for Kathy and her talent to adjusts dresses to make sure I can hide something.''
''Yeah I just wanted to say that I can't see it.'' Abi breaths out, she looks up as she suddenly hear laughter and whistles filling the backyard and gasps softly as her eyes land on Brittany and Nicolas walking out of the house. ''Hermana...''
''Alright Britt and Nic win tonight's unspoken dress up contest!'' Liv exclaims laughing before Santana can turn around to look what caused the commotion, Santana raises an eyebrow as she hears everyone agreeing to what Liv said and gaps softly as her eyes land on her girlfriend and baby boy looking at her with a tiny smirk.
''Oh holy fuck.'' She exhales smiling sheepishly as Abi just nudges her with a soft laugh, she looks at her son, her heart jumping as she notices his cheeky grin and shakes her head as she eyes the black blazer over a nude colored button up he wears perfectly fitting the black jeans and his favorite Nike's.
She crouches down as he walks over noticing the rose in the chest pocket of his blazer and taps the fedora hat he wears softly. ''You look so handsome, mi corazón.'' She whispers with a loving grin, she smiles as he kisses her cheek, taking the rose he held behind his back as he holds it out for her and kisses his forehead as everyone coos softly. ''Gracias mijo, te amo.''
''Te amo mucho, mami.'' Nicolas whispers as he relaxes in her embrace, he turns around so his back is reclined back against his mami's front and giggles as his mommy shoots him a wink as she walks over with one hand behind her back.
Brittany chuckles softly as she watches Santana's eyes darkening as her eyes run up her body, noticing that she wears the exact same colors and items Nicolas wears just a bit more form fitting and crouches down in front of them. ''Hi.''
''Shit babe.'' Santana whispers her voice growing more husky, she licks her lips as she notices her smirk and bites her lip as Brittany just hands Nicolas a dollar with a soft snicker. ''You look amazing.'' She whispers with a loving grin as they lock eyes feeling Nicolas relax between them. ''The both of you do.''
''You look gorgeous love.'' Brittany compliments softly as she pulls the bouquet of roses from behind her back, she smiles as Nicolas plucks the rose in her pocket out of it, nodding her head as he sticks it back into the bouquet and holds it out for Santana.
''To what do I owe this nice surprise?'' Santana asks softly as she sniffs the roses.
''Because you deserve it?'' Brittany asks softly, she leans over Nicolas to peck her lips and smiles slightly. ''Do we need another reason?''
''Well no, but in some cases random flowers mean that you did something.''
''We are not Tio Puck, mami.'' Nicolas breaths out giggling.
''Hey!'' Brittany sucks in her lips as she hears Puck's whine and turns to look at him as everyone just cover their mouths to muffle their laughter.
''He ain't wrong Noah.'' She breaths out chuckling, she turns back to Santana and smiles lovingly ignoring Puck's grumbling. ''We didn't do something.'' She reassures chuckling. ''We just can't wait to start our vacation.''
''Two weeks, starting tomorrow!'' Nicolas squeaks out with a big smile.
Santana kisses his forehead with a loving grin and locks eyes with Brittany. ''I can't wait either.''
''Girls, Nic.'' They look up as Maria calls their names and Santana raises an eyebrow as she smirks.
''How does a new tradition sound?'' Maria asks holding up the camera in her hands. ''Family group picture every year from now on?''
Santana turns to Brittany smiling as she nods her head and stands up nodding her head as Maria raises a questioning eyebrow, she scoops Nicolas up as the group all jump up after Maria told them to gather in front of the pool and intertwines her hands with Brittany as they walk over to join the family.
''Can we take separate family pictures too?'' Liv asks as she slides beside Brittany with Sophia on her hip, Brittany takes Nicolas from Santana as he reaches for her and smiles as Santana slides in front of them with Abi.
Maria just nods her head placing her camera on the stand and glances up grinning as she notices the Lopez women and Quinn stand in front of their partners, while Puck, Michael, Liv and Brittany hold onto the little ones so everyone fits on the picture. ''Say cheese!'' She calls out jogging over to Michael.
Santana and Brittany both gaze into the camera with a loving grin as the kids yell cheese and intertwine their hands on Santana's stomach right before the flash, Quinn leans forward after a couple of pictures and looks at Abi and Santana with a smirk. ''Celebrities, partner and future superstar picture?''
Santana hums as everyone walks off to grab a drink after posing for a couple picture and locks eyes with Maria. ''Sobrina, can you take a picture of us?'' She takes Nicolas in her arms, still leaning back against Brittany as she hums and smiles as she feels her arms wrap around the both of them.
''Alright kiddos.'' Maria exclaims as everyone takes the same position Santana and Brittany are in. ''Say cheese!''
Maria lowers her camera after snapping a picture of each couple separately and smiles. ''I will send them to your phone in a few minutes.''
''Nic it's time to dance! Come!''
Santana laughs placing Nicolas down as Sophia rushes over to him and smiles lovingly as he immediately joins her onto the makeshift dance floor together with Beth and Amy. ''It's clear they belong to the Lopez family.'' Brittany breaths out in amusement as they all watch the kids dance, she wraps her arms around Santana's waist from behind and kisses her temple. ''He even has your signature fast dance move.'' She laughs out.
Santana snickers watching her son throw his left hand out while shuffling his feet and hums in agreement. ''That's the Snixx dance.'' She muses. ''Mini Snixx already knows how to do it.''
She leans her head back against Brittany shoulder, watching her son twirl on the spot and smiles lovingly. ''He is insanely happy.'' She whispers softly. ''His smile grows day by day.''
''Just like yours.'' Brittany whispers against her temple. ''And I love to see those smiles and the happiness spark in both of your eyes.''
''I can't wait to relax the next two weeks with you and our baby boy.'' Santana breaths out with a loving grin as she slides her hand up Brittany's arm to cup the back of her neck, she turns her head to look at her and kisses her softly. ''Sun, sea, beaches, Disney songs and figures, food but most importantly of all, my own familia right by my side.''
''You forgot one thing.'' Brittany whispers with a slight grin, she wiggles her eyebrows as Santana frowns in confusion and snickers as she burst out laughing.
''You are such a horn dog.'' She breaths out with a shake of her head. ''Your mind is only occupied with food and sex, babe.'' She murmurs snickering.
''Nah.'' Brittany breaths out. ''Sure they are somewhere at the top, but those don't swarm my mind 24/7.''
''Not?'' Santana asks in surprise. ''What does?''
''You.'' Brittany just breaths out. ''And Nic.'' She adds. ''The both of you live rent free in my head and mind 24/7, everything else is just an enjoyable plus added on top of that happiness.''
''Well aren't you the smooth talker tonight.'' Santana whispers as she turns on her heels to face her, she wraps her arms around her toned shoulders, smiling as she feels her hand immediately find their favorite spot on the small of her back and leans in to kiss her softly.
''The truth can be smooth yes.'' Brittany murmurs against her lips, Santana pulls back with a soft laugh and lovingly cups the back of her neck as they lean their foreheads together.
''You know, there are many reasons why I love you.'' Santana murmurs. ''One of them is waking up in the middle of the night, rolling over and seeing your face.'' She continues with a slight grin. ''Every time I do that, I know and feel that I am right where I am supposed to be.''
''As cliche as it sounds, I fell in love with you the moment I saw you.'' She whispers as they lock eyes. ''Not the love that people often talk about but more an unexplained attraction that caused me to try and backtrack, and I thank Marcus every single day ever since we are together for appearing in my dream and knocking some sense into me.''
''Because if I had fought and ignored it, I would have never felt what I feel now.'' She murmurs as she trails her hands to Brittany's jaw to cup it, she smiles as sparkling blue orbs just brighten, watching the moon and stars reflect beautiful in them and licks her lips. ''Your presence alone has made my life so beautiful, Nic and I owe the happiness and laughter in my life all to you.''
''And I owe a..''
''Hey girls come on let's blast into the new years with a dance!'' Santana sighs softly in relief as Liv takes the right timing to interrupt and glances at her as Nicolas sprinting over and crashing against Brittany's legs distracts her. ''It's almost midnight, the dance will end exactly during the ball drop.'' Liv whispers as she slides up beside her knowing her wife is setting her phone up together with Quinn and Puck.
She crouches down as Nicolas sprints over and kisses his forehead. ''Do you have your gift?'' She smiles as he nods his head and glances at Brittany joking around with Michael and Maria. ''Just follow my lead mijo.''
''I will mami.'' He whispers with a big bright smile.
''So upload it to TikTok?'' Maria asks in amusement as she watches all phones.
''Yeah they are all connected to different accounts, so we will all post the same.'' Quinn breaths out chuckling, she turns to Brittany and raises a challenging eyebrow. ''You know the trend?'' She laughs evilly as she shakes her head and smirks. ''Think you can keep up?''
''Try me.'' Brittany breaths out smirking immediately accepting the challenge, Santana laughs as she notices the challenge between them and gently pushes her towards the dance floor.
''Celebrities in the middle!'' Maria exclaims, Santana laughs planting her hand on Brittany's shoulder and shakes her head.
''Babe you are just as famous as Q and I are, so the middle is yours too.'' She smiles as Nicolas slides in front of them and shoots him a wink as he looks at them with a big smile.
''Alright on three, kids.'' Maribel announces with a grin as she takes place behind her daughters phone as her husband, sister and mother take place behind the other phones.
Santana licks her lips as her parents just shoot her a wink while they count down and glances at Brittany, she winks as she notices her already looking at her, hearing the instrumental music start and turns to her own phone mouthing the lyrics.
"Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I'll be waiting, all there's left to do is run
You'll be the prince, and I'll be the princess
It's a love story, baby, just say yes"
She smiles as Nicolas twirls on the spot with the kids, glancing at her girlfriend locking eyes with Abi as she notices that she easily keeps up with them and bites her lip as her sister just shoots her a happy grin.
I got tired of waiting
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When I met you on the outskirts of town
And I said
She slides back rolling her hips to the beat and smiles lovingly as Nicolas twirls around Brittany to dance right beside her, she glances at him as she slides right behind Brittany so she won't turn around as she feels her hand on her hip and kisses her shoulder reaching into her bra with her free hand.
She steps back as the beat picks up and Brittany keeps up with the group as her dad walks around to film them from the side with her phone and slides up beside Nicolas, she licks her lips as the group turns on the beat knowing Maria, Michael, the little girls, Esmeralda, her uncles and aunt don't know what will happen and locks eyes with Brittany still moving to the beat noticing Nicolas do the same so she won't notice her nerves.
"Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think"
He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring
And said
''There is only one thing about you that I would love to change.'' She breaths out, she kneels to the ground after gently patting Nicolas's shoulder and opens the ring box in her hand, she gulps thickly as Brittany immediately freezes with wide eyes, ignoring the several squeals around her and licks her lips. ''And that is your last name Britt-Britt.
She holds the box a bit up so Brittany can clearly see the ring and smiles slightly. ''Will you make me the happiest woman on earth, will you marry me?''
''Will you be my mommy forever?'' Nicolas adds cutely as he kneels down beside her opening the box with the pinky promise ring for Brittany to see.
They both quickly reach forward as Brittany's legs buckle and look at her as she just looks at them with her hand in front of her mouth and tears glistening in her eyes, Santana licks her lips as she notices her slight nod and gently tugs her closer. ''Yes?''
She hums as Brittany just captures her lips in reply, smiling into it as she hears her family cheer loudly while fireworks light up the sky above them and lovingly cups the back of Brittany's neck. She slowly pulls back as she hears champagne bottles pop open and leans her forehead against Brittany. ''We want to hear you, mi amor.'' She whispers softly.
Brittany nods her head pulling back to look at the both of them and smiles ignoring the tear trickling down her cheek. ''Yes.'' She whispers, she locks eyes with Santana and sniffles. ''Yes I want to marry you, and.'' She turns to Nicolas tugging him in her embrace and kisses his forehead. ''Yes I want to be your mommy forever.''
Santana smiles as Nicolas leans back against her still contently standing between them and takes the ring out of the ring box, she slides it on Brittany's left ring finger, lifting her hand up to her lips to kiss it and watches her son with a loving grin as he slides the ring he picked out on Brittany's pinky also kissing it right after.
''Go wish everyone a happy new year mijo.'' She whispers after he hugged and kissed Brittany's cheek, she kisses his forehead as he nods his head and turns to Brittany as he runs off.
''Happy new year, Britt-Britt.''
Brittany chuckles tugging her closer with her hand cupping the back of her neck and dips her head to kiss her softly. ''Happy new year indeed.'' She whispers. ''Happy new year, San.''
''Oi can we hug and congratulate now?!''
Santana laughs pulling back as she hears Abi's whine and glances at Brittany, they both slowly stand up as she hears her soft hum and slightly nods her head.
Brittany laughs as Puck immediately sprints towards her and quickly wraps her arms around her shoulder before he can tackle her down, she braces her forearms on his shoulders, easily using that leverage to hover over the ground and closes her eyes as she feels his loving and protective embrace.
''I am so happy for you sis.'' Puck murmurs against her temple after kissing it. ''Congratulations.''
''Thank you.'' Brittany whispers softly. ''Had to know she would use a pick up line.''
Puck laughs stepping back so Amelia can tackle Brittany in a hug and smiles lovingly as she watches them hug each other tightly. ''That was a pretty smooth pick up line though.''
''It was.'' Amelia agrees chuckling, she turns to him after kissing Brittany's cheek and hits his arm. ''That's for not telling us, jackass.''
Santana laughs gently tugging Amelia back as Quinn, Liv, Tori, Abi, Michael and Maria tackle Brittany in a group hug and kisses her cheek. ''You are just as good in keeping secrets for her as Q and Ab's are good in keeping secrets for me, I asked them not to tell you so it would stay a surprise Ame.''
''Who knew?'' Brittany asks curiously stepping out of Liv's arms, she grunts as Maribel immediately hugs her tightly with Julia and Esmeralda following her lead and laughs. ''Don't break my ribs, por favor.''
''I am so happy for the both of you, mija.'' Maribel just breaths out, she kisses her cheek and smiles. ''Congratulations.''
''Gracias.'' Brittany murmurs with a loving grin, she steps out of their arms laughing as Emilio immediately walks over to hug her tightly and kisses his cheek as he also congratulates her softly. ''Gracias Emilio.''
''When does your cruise leave tomorrow?'' Ricardo asks walking over to her with his brother, Brittany hugs them and smiles slightly.
''We need to be there around ten, why?''
Lorenzo holds up a bottle and smirks. ''A little birdie told me you love the taste of Tennessee, take a shot with us?''
''Won't say no to that.'' Brittany breaths out after glancing at Santana, Santana chuckles as she watches Brittany follow her Tio's and papi to the table and turns to her family.
''Since when do they share their whiskey?''
''They share with family.'' Maribel breaths out as she hugs her from behind. ''They would have drank something with her much sooner, but she always had a match before or after meeting up so they passed.''
Santana smiles kissing her mami's cheek as Brittany turns to her and walks over as she offers her the last sip in her glass, she takes it from her, pecking her lips to thank her softly and hums softly as she drinks it.
''Good huh?'' Lorenzo asks grinning.
''Amazing.'' Brittany breaths out. ''What is it called?''
''The Lopez special.'' Emilio breaths out winking. ''Secret recipe Britt.''
Brittany chuckles wrapping her arm around Santana's waist as she leans against her with a yawn and looks down as she feels a little body crashing against her legs, she runs her hand through Nicolas's dark locks as he looks up with a yawn and leans down to scoop him up as he raises his arms. ''Tired, little love?''
Santana chuckles softly as she hears his tired him and glances at the time. ''It's two in the morning.'' She murmurs turning to Brittany, Brittany nods her head and smiles slightly.
''Time to head home and start packing.'' She breaths out chuckling.
''The both of you didn't pack yet?'' Quinn asks in surprise as they all walk over to hug them and wish them a nice vacation.
''We packed most things but still need the little things we still used today.'' Santana breaths out after hugging everyone. ''We will pack those and probably relax a bit onto the couch.''
Brittany hums in agreement adjusting her hold on Nicolas as she feels him relax in her arms and smiles slightly. ''Let's hope Nic will sleep till we have to leave.'' She turns to Santana after hugging Emilio and smiles. ''Ready to go love?''
She grabs her leather jacket as she hums and turns to the group. ''See you in two weeks guys.''
''See you in two weeks, have fun!''
Five hours later.
Brittany walks into the bedroom after taking a shower, smiling lovingly as her eyes land on her fiance's sleeping form and bites her lip as she eyes the fresh red scratches going from her shoulder blades down to the small of her back.
She crawls up the bed trailing soft kisses up her back and smiles against the warm skin as she hums softly. ''San.'' She whispers softly, she chuckles against her cheek as she grumbles and kisses it softly. ''Time to wake up, baby.''
''Five more minutes.''
She shakes her head as she tries to push her off and sucks on her pulse point, she smirks as she immediately tilts her head to grant her more access with a soft moan and pulls back. ''It's time to shower San.'' She murmurs as she groans. ''We need to leave in two and a half hours.''
''Will you shower with me and save time.''
''Like that will make us save time.'' Brittany whispers, laughing softly. She sits down beside her as she turns on her side knowing she is awake and rakes her fingers through thick dark locks. ''I already showered and packed the things I need, I already packed most of your things but the shampoo, shower gel and toothbrush.''
''So I fell asleep but you didn't?''
Brittany shakes her head and chuckles. ''No I managed to pull myself out of bed before falling asleep.'' She kisses her head and smiles. ''I will take a nap with Nic later on, I am glad you managed to sleep a bit though.''
''How long exactly?''
Brittany glances at the time and smiles slightly. ''An hour and a half.'' She chuckles as Santana groans tiredly and taps her naked back softly. ''Grab a shower love, I will make us a coffee.''
She watches her slide out of the bed with a soft groan after she leaned up to kiss her softly and watches her walk into the bathroom, she slides out of the bed to quickly get dressed, picking her favorite dark blue skinny jeans along with a blue tank top for the day and walks out of the room after throwing her bathrobe over the chair in the room knowing Santana will hang it up.
She jogs down the stairs, sliding into the kitchen on her socks and flicks on the coffee machine, halting her movement as her eyes land on the two rings on her left hand. She bites her lip with a loving grin as she eyes the white gold, blue topaz hexagonal stone with a topaz sapphire beside it and shakes her head. ''She knows exactly what I would like to wear.'' She muses softly.
She runs her thumb over the ring on her pinky, eyeing the three hearts one blue, one red and one green with their initials on it and grabs her phone. She places her hand on the white counter top, snapping a picture of it and opens her messenger immediately opening the restaurant work chat.
To the YWC Crew: Hey Crew here's to a bright New Year and a fond farewell to the old! Here's to the things that are yet to come and to the memories that we hold.
Talking about things yet to come, guess what…
She exits the chat after sending the picture right after knowing most of them are still asleep or on their way home and scrolls down to the group chat of her team, she taps it also attaching her picture to her message and smiles slightly.
To Angels: Hey team, Happy New Year! I wish you all nothing but health, wealth and endless success in the New Year ahead.
My new year started with a huge leap into an even brighter and love filled future.
She closes her messenger after sending the message and scrolls down to open her Instagram, she scrolls through the pictures Maria took knowing Santana will post about their engagement first and selects two beautiful pictures of the three of them together and one with their family.
Happy New Year from my family to yours!
Last year was filled with success, joy, happiness and love.
Not only did my team win the championship, we also fought hard for the first place and succeeded, one more year placed first and we can proudly show everyone that our team is made for the first division.
Along with my team, my favorite little angels also placed first and won their tournament, I am incredibly proud of all of them and can't wait to see what next year brings for all of us.
Aside from my soccer career, I also started playing for Nightingale as Blue Diamond and I absolutely love it. The atmosphere around is down right amazing and it's incredible to meet so many down to earth celebrities who just love to be themselves and enjoy some good music and company.
Last successful thing that made me insanely happy this year was winning the James Beard Award with my restaurant, my crew is incredible and I am happy they finally got recognition and everyone starts to see how amazing every single soul walking around the restaurant is.
But most importantly.
Lots of my happiness, joy and all the love the past year came in the form of my incredible girlfriend and handsome little boy, without their constant support, encouraging words and gentle reminders to also think of myself from time to time, I would have never reached any of the above.
This and all the coming years was filled with lots of family time, watching my brother marry the love of his life and one of my best friends say yes to the love of her life was one of the best things this year. Watching the joy and love in their eyes, slow dancing with SantanaLopez and Nic while watching them start the new chapter of their own love story will be a memory all of us will forever cherish.
My only wish for the new year is that everyone I love dearly, keeps on living in happiness and fight for what they want.
But more importantly, SantanaLopez my wish for the new year for us is that our love continues to shine like the moon, stars and the sun. That we continue making amazing memories with our little boy and watch him enjoy every single moment with the biggest grin on his face.
I love you and our little boy to the moon and back, San. Proudly so.