Brittany had fallen asleep going down the mountain due to the fact that she was drinking. She woke up the next morning in her bed next to Quinn, who was out cold. She got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom to find a single rose with a note under it.
Baby. You were out cold when we got to your place. I tried waking you up but it was no use. So I brought you upstairs. I'm sorry that we're making you both stay here tonight but I want your Christmas presents to be perfect. I'll see you tomorrow.
XO San
Brittany smiled at the little gesture that Santana had done. There wasn't anything that Santana did for her that she didn't like. It was like Santana knew her innermost thoughts and dreams because they were all coming true. She washed up and walked back into her room to find Quinn sitting up on her bed trying to figure out where she was.
"I'm guessing you got drunk last night?" Quinn looked over at Brittany, and shook her head in disbelief.
"You know, I don't even remember going down the mountain. At all. The last thing I remember was having a shot of tequila with Angel. The rest is a mystery." The girls laughed. Brittany could smell breakfast coming from downstairs. And for a second, she thought that it would be Santana and Rachel but when they walked downstairs, she was disappointed.
"Good morning, girls." Brittany's dad was in a very cheerful mood. "And Merry Christmas Eve."
He plated the bacon and the girls sat and started eating. Quinn wasn't eating as much as Brittany so of course she took her extra food and ate that too. For bestfriends, they were complete opposites. Quinn loved going out at night while Brittany liked to stay home and relax. Brittany liked hiking while Quinn preferred to go shopping at the mall. And when it came to hangovers? Brittany could eat all day while Quinn would gag at the slightest smell of food. But today was different and she actually put something in her stomach.
"What do you two have planned for today? I imagine that you need to go out and get presents for your other halves?" He was right. They hadn't gone and gotten any presents yet. "Got any ideas?"
"Not really Dad. I guess we can go out to Kona or something and look for presents. I have a couple ideas." Quinn nodded.
"Same. I don't really know what to get Rachel though, she's not really materialistic."
"Not as materialistic as you, at least." Quinn playfully pushed Brittany. "What? I'm just saying. Is it okay if we take your car today dad? The extra helmet I have is at Santana's house, so I can't really take Quinn on the bike. Plus, we wouldn't have anywhere to put the stuff we buy." Her dad handed her the keys to his Honda Civic.
"Just be careful okay? There's going to be alot of people out doing last minute Christmas shopping." Brittany nodded. "I'll be home today, you're mom picked up a extra shift at work so she won't be home until a little later. Make sure you get her something too alright?" He reached into his pocket and handed her some money. "Spend it wisely. And make sure to get Santana something nice. She deserves it for all that she's been doing for you lately."
"I know dad. I will. Thanks." And with that the girls went up stairs and got ready to go to Kona.
It was about 10:30 when they were getting into the car to leave. Brittany quickly sent a text to Santana, letting her know what her plans were for the day. It was particularly hot- so Brittany wore short shorts with a nice Hurley top while Quinn wore skinny jeans and a tank top.
"You have any ideas for Rachel's gifts?" Quinn shrugged.
"I mean, I was planning on getting her some clothes. She pointed some stuff out to me when we were at the mall in Hilo the other day. So hopefully I can find it in Kona."
Brittany's phone buzzed.
Okay. Rachel and I are already in Hilo, we wanted to start out day early. Have fun with Quinn today and be safe.
She slipped her phone back into her pocket and started the car.
"I was thinking of getting some stuff from Sports Authority for San. I was thinking of getting her a helmet and spray painting it."
"That's a great idea. You wouldn't mind if I did that for Rachel too? I understand if you don't want me to."
"Actually that'd be a great idea." They high fived and Brittany pulled out of the drive way and onto the road.
The drive to Kona took about thirty minutes, in which Brittany and Quinn caught up on things from home.
"So Tina is dating Mike then right?" She asked, while Quinn had her arm out the window- letting the wind hit it. "Because if so, you owe me fifty dollars."
"They're talking. So I don't owe you anything- yet." Quinn started laughing. "Oh! I don't know how I forgot, but I did bring you this." She pulled out a bracelet from her bag. It wasn't anything too extravagant, just a black metal bracelet with something engraved on the side. "It's from Macky's parents. They had one made for everyone on the team. They still had all our measurements from the bracelet they made us freshman year. So it should fit you. It has Macky's name and her jersey number."
Brittany slowed the car down because of the red light. She took the bracelet from Quinn and looked it over. Macky's death was still so sureal. She slipped the bracelet onto her wrist and looked back up at the road. "Thanks for bringing this for me, Q."
"Of course."
They pulled into the parking lot at Sports Authority and headed into the store.
"Alright so I was thinking, a helmet, new batting gloves, which her and I will have a matching pair, and maybe a bat."
"A bat? Jesus Britt. How much money do you have?" She pulled out the money her dad gave her along with another wad of cash that was wrapped in a rubber band. "What the hell?"
"I saved up. I was planning on buying the new xbox with this but I decided that I wanted to use it for something that was much more important. I don't think I'll find her a bat here though."
"Alright. I mean it's your money." The girls walked around the store for another thirty minutes, picking out different things for their girlfriends. At the end of the shopping crusade in Sports Authority, they both left with bags full of things.
"I don't think I've ever had a easier time shopping for someone." Quinn placed her bags in the trunk along with the things that Brittany bought. "We still have to get spray paint."
Brittany knew that she had done good. She bought Santana a new helmet, batting gloves, a phiten necklace and a new pair of cleats. Hopefully she was going to like it. Quinn bought Rachel a helmet, a phiten bracelet, and a long-sleeved UnderArmour that has the superman symbol on it. Rachel loved Superman, so Quinn saw it as the perfect present. She'd be able to wear it every game since it was black.
"I think we have to get my dad to get it. Because you have to be 18 or something."
Neither of them was 18 so she sent her dad a quick text asking him to pick up some green and yellow spray paint before they got home. He agreed and said that he'll see them when they get back. The knew the spray painting would take some time so they finished up their shopping at HIC (Hawaiian Island Creations, a surf shop that sells clothes, shoes, slippers and all that). They got a few more things for their other halves and then picked up something small from Panda Express before heading back to Waimea.
Anxious to start on their helmet projects, the girls ate as fast as they could when they got back to Brittany's place and then went outside to start spray painting.
Brittany layed out some news paper on the drive way so that they wouldn't spray the concrete.
"What did you have in mind for Rachel's helmet?"
"I was thinking of spraying one half green and one half yellow. With her number on each side. What about you?" Brittany held the helmet in her hands.
"I'm gonna go with a big green stripe right down the middle with a smaller yellow one right in the middle of that one. With this volcom sticker on the back. And her jersey number on each side like you said."
The spray painting took them about two hours. And when they were finished, they brought the helmets into the garage to admire their hard work under the light. The sun was just disappearing behind the horizon. They brought all their things inside and left the helmets outside to dry.
Brittany had left her phone in her room so when she got cleaned up and checked to see if Santana texted.
Hey babe. Rach and I just got back from Hilo. Hope you guys got us something good, I know you'll like your present ;)
That text was sent about a hour ago.
Hey I'm sorry I took a while to reply. We just finished a project for you and Rach's Christmas present. I hope you're gonna like it. I'll see you tomorrow. XO.
"Are you excited?" Quinn and Brittany were laying in bed now, talking as the tv played a re-run of a How I Met Your Mother episode. "I don't know what to expect tomorrow. I mean, what do you think they got us?"
"I'm not sure." Brittany did wonder a couple times that day what Santana had in store for her. What she had in mind and what Santana had for her was completely different.
Brittany woke up the next morning filled with excitement. It was her first Christmas in Hawai'i. She turned to see her best friend sleeping on her stomach, snoring slightly. When she first moved to Hawai'i, she didn't expect to see Quinn for at least a year. That was what she prepared herself for. She knew that flights from Hawai'i to Oklahoma didn't come cheap so she didn't get her hopes up. But when Quinn called one day and told her that she would be coming down for winter break, she was ecstatic.
Quinn woke up and looked over at Brittany. "Merry Christmas, B."
"Merry Christmas." They smiled at each other. After freshening up and changing out of their sleeping clothes, the girls walked down to see the Christmas tree overflowing with presents.
"Good morning, girls. Merry Christmas." Brittany's parents already had breakfast made and the house smelled of fresh pine needles. Something that Brittany loved about Christmas time. "Eat up, before the food gets cold."
They all sat around the counter talking and enjoying their food. "Santana and Rachel will be here in a little while. They have made reservations for us down at the Hilton for the Christmas buffet. They obviously have plans for you two." Brittany's mom was excited. You could see it in her eyes. The buffet also explained why her parents had made them food and none for themselves. "I know that you two will love it."
"She told you what she has planned didn't she?" She looked over at her mom, who had a huge grin on her face. "Can I at least have a hint?"
"Sorry, honey. We promised the girls that we wouldn't reveal anything they told us." Her dad had a similar smile on. "You'll just have to wait and see."
About an hour later, her parents left for the buffet. They were allowed to open their presents which they didn't waste one second on. Once Brittany's parents were out of the driveway and down the road, they went straight for the Christmas tree that was flourishing with presents. About half of the presents belonged to Brittany's parents. Quinn's parents had sent her presents over from Oklahoma and she also had some from Brittany's parents.
"Here Q. I got this one for you. I was gonna send it home to you but since you're here, I didn't have to." Quinn grabbed the bag from Brittany's hand and pulled the tissue paper out. "I hope you like it."
"Aww, Britt. I love it." Brittany had bought her a UH Manoa jersey, along with a Honoka'a School shirt. "Thank you. I hope you aren't mad, my present isn't as great."
She handed the present to Brittany. She unwrapped the box and saw that Quinn had given her a picture of their team at home. The entire team had signed the picture frame. Along with the picture, there was a Sooner's softball jersey. She's always wanted one but they didn't come cheap.
"Q. This is PERFECT. Thank you!" She leaned over and hugged her bestfriend. Brittany didn't waste any time and she slipped her jersey on. "I can't wait to show Santana."
They continued opening the rest of their presents. Most of it was clothes which was no problem for them.
All of a sudden, the doorbell rang.
The girls looked at each other, knowing that it was Santana and Rachel. Brittany felt the anxiousness build up inside of her. She ran over to the front door and flew it open. And there she was. Holding a bunch of bags with a huge smile on her face. Santana and Brittany usually saw each other everyday. So seeing her again after a couple days felt more like a year.
"Hey baby. Merry Christmas." They walked in the house and put the bags down. Santana immediately grabbed Brittany and lifted off of the ground and kissed her.
Rachel went straight over to Quinn and did the same.
Rachel and Santana brought all the bags into the living room and put them down in front of the tree where Brittany and Quinn were opening the other presents.
"What have you guys gotten so far?" They showed them the gifts they already opened. "Those are super nice."
Rachel went first, and handed Quinn the presents that she got her. Inside of her bags, there was a new bathing suit, surf shorts, a backpack and the iTouch that she wanted.
Santana then handed Brittany her bags and of course she wasn't disappointed. She had bought her the new Guitar Hero game, a new case for her phone that had a picture of her and Santana, and a pair of Oakley sunglasses. The exact pair that she wanted.
"This is perfect. Thanks babe. I love it." She grabbed the back of Santana's next and brought her to her face and kissed her. "Here. These are yours." And at the same time, Quinn handed Rachel her presents as well. "I hope you like them."
They opened their presents and were very happy with them. Since softball was basically their life, the presents were above and beyond perfect. Especially the Superman UnderArmour that Quinn gave Rachel, she nearly cried.
"Wait. We have one more." Quinn nudged Brittany and they both went into the garage. "Do you think they're gonna like it?"
"I hope they like it. Cause I worked hard on this." Brittany and Quinn laughed. "Let's go."
They walked back into the house with the helmets behind their backs.
"Alright. Close your eyes and we'll give you your last present." They covered their eyes with their hands and they placed the helmets in front of them. "Okay. Open."
Santana saw her helmet first and she immediately grabbed it off of the floor and rotated it in her hands. "This is so nice!" Rachel was doing the same, tracing the sprayed on number with her hand.
"Are you serious? You guys bought us helmets?" They nodded, smiling at their girlfirends. "And you guys spray painted them yourselves?" Another nod.
"Thanks babe, I love this. I'm so stoked that I don't have to use the team helmets. They stink and don't fit my head right." Santana slipped the helmet on. "This one is perfect." Quickly remembering that Brittany would be playing this season, she looked over at her. "Sorry, I mean the team helmets aren't that bad."
Brittany laughed. "Don't worry babe, I have my own helmet too. I just have to spray paint it green and yellow. It's the wrong colors right now."
After cleaning up, the girls just laid around for a couple hours watching Christmas movies and spending time together.
"Rach. It's 1." The girls looked at each other and smiled. "Hey. You guys get ready. We going take you guys someplace special."
"Oh yeah!" Rachel jumped up off of the couch and tried to get Quinn to stand up. "Come on babe, let's go!"
"Where are we going?"
"You'll see." The girls got changed and when they walked outside, they saw that a trailer was hooked up to Santana's truck. It had a 4-wheeler and a dirt bike on it.
"This looks interesting." Brittany and Quinn climbed into the truck and they left the house.
They weren't heading towards Saddle Road or Kona, but in the opposite direction. It took them about 40 minutes to finally make a turn.
"I know for a fact that you haven't been down here yet." Santana continued. "This is my all time favorite spot on the entire island."
They drove down the road and drove by a few houses. When they finally made their way passed the last house Brittany saw that they were heading down into a valley.
"This is Laupahoehoe (Lau-Pa-Hoi-Hoi) Point. My dad and San's dad were in a motorcycle club together and every year, they had parties down here. San would bring her four wheeler and I'd have my dirtbike and we'd ride to this spot where not many people go. Kind of like our get away spot. Not even anyone on the team knows about this one."
"And you guys are taking us there today?" Santana nodded. Brittany looked out of the window. It was similar to Pololu Valley but there was less sand. Or at least from what Brittany could see. Quinn had the better seat, she was sitting directly behind Santana so she basically had her head out the window. "I didn't know you had a four wheeler, babe."
"Yeah. I've had it for a while. I just haven't taken it out of the garage for a while since school started." They parked the truck on the grass in the middle of the grassy area and they unloaded the vehicles off of the trailer.
Santana grabbed the helmets from the bed of her truck and handed one to Brittany. She watched as Quinn got onto the back of Rachel's bike and they took off.
"Are we following them?" Santana shook her head. "No, I wanna take you to the boat ramp first. Rach wants to have a moment with Quinn. She's real sad that she's leaving soon. So I told her that they could go to the spot first."
"That's really sweet of you babe." And Brittany leaned in to kiss Santana. She slipped the helmet on and they started driving to the boat ramp. It didn't seem like anything out of the ordinary. It was a really nice day and there were many people swimming near the area where the boats are reversed into the water.
"Come on." Santana took her helmet off and waited for Brittany to get off of the four wheeler. She took Brittany by the hand and they walked onto the break wall. As they walked out further, Brittany noticed that there were huge rectangular holes that dropped straight into the water. She stopped to look in one when Santana came up behind her and pretended to push her in.
"Babe!" Brittany jumped back and fell into Santana's arms. "Don't do that!"
"I'm sorry I couldn't help it." She turned Brittany towards her and there was that smile. It was so beautiful. Brittany brought her hand up to Santana's face and gently placed it on her cheek.
"You're just so... Amazing. I can't believe that you're mine." Santana placed her hand on Brittany's hand that was on her cheek. She turned into her hand and kissed it. "How did I get so lucky?"
"How did you get so lucky? What about me?" She looked into Brittany's eyes as if she were staring into her soul. "At the risk of sounding like I just stepped out a cheesy romantic movie, you are the sunshine in my life."
Brittany smiled- knowing that Santana meant what she said. Her phone buzzed, and she looked down at it to see who it was.
"Come on. They're leaving."
They got back onto the four wheeler and Santana drove them up the road and towards a dirt road that was sort of hidden in the trees. Quinn and Rachel passed by them on their way in. They drove for a minute or two more then Santana pulled over on the side and parked it in the grass.
"Follow me." They walked together until Santana reached a tree that had fallen over. She straddled the log and had Brittany do the same.
"I brought you down here, because this is my favorite spot on the entire island. Rachel and I come down here when we need to get away. Or talk. Sometimes I even come down here by myself, just so I can have some time to think about life, and all that kine stuff." Brittany looked out at the water. She could see the boat ramp, part of the park and the cliff that she saw when they were coming down the road. "I have, two more gifts for you."
Santana reached into her pocket and pulled out what looked like a locket in the shape of a softball. "This is for you, babe." Brittany reached for the locket and held it in her hands. "I had it specially made for you because you're very special to me. More than you know. Open it."
Brittany found the opening and to her surprise, there was a picture of the two of them kissing. It was like a silhouette, because the picture was taken during sunset. "When was this picture taken?"
"Rachel took it, that day we went to Hapuna. She showed me and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it." Santana was looking at Brittany now, watching her ponder at her new gift. "Can you look at me real quick?" Brittany looked up and saw Santana's brown eyes staring straight at her.
"What is it babe? What's wrong?" Brittany couldn't read her expression. At all. She was scared a little.
"Nothing's wrong. I just, well. I'm just a little scared." She's scared? Brittany thought. "I haven't felt this way in a while. Please, don't think that this is a bad conversation. Because it isn't." She paused, and Brittany's heart started to race. "The time we have spent together these passed few months have been nothing but wonderful. You've made me, without a doubt, the happiest person in the entire world. You have such a beautiful personality that I have never seen in anyone in my entire life. After everything you've been through, you still manage to keep that gorgeous smile on your face. You've been through everything I can imagine. Physical pain, heartbreak, even losing a friend. I know I haven't been there through everything but I promise to be from now on. No matter what happens, I'll always be there for you."
Brittany could feel the tears about to start.
"Brittany S. Pierce, there's not a moment in the day that goes by that you aren't on my mind. I find myself writing your name down on paper without even realizing it." She reached into her pocket once more and pulled out a ring. "Now, don't think I'm proposing or anything cause this isn't what it looks like." She chuckled a little, and looked back up at Brittany who had tears falling from her eyes. "This, I guess you could say is like a promise ring. I promise to always defend you, to take care of you, to make sure that your back is alright."
"I promise to always do things that aren't only in my best interest, but ours. Because we're a team now. I'd go to the ends of this earth for you, Brittany. I know I've only known you for a couple months but I feel like I've known you my entire life. I've told you things that I've only told Rachel, even somethings that I've never told her. I trust you everything I've got. Especially my heart."
Santana took Brittany's hand and placed the ring on her finger. She looked up and wiped the tears that were falling down her cheek. Santana held Brittany's hands in hers and moved closer.
"I love you, Brittany. And I've known that for a while I just wanted to wait for the perfect time to tell you."
I love you. The three words that Brittany had been waiting to hear. Waiting to tell her, at that.
"I... I don't know what to say." Santana tilted her head a bit and smiled.
"You're so cute, when you get all flustered like this." She leaned in and kissed Brittany passionately. The butterflies went crazy in Brittany's stomach.
"I love you too, Santana."
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