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Quinn was practically dragging Santana to the Dining Commons (DC) for breakfast.
"Aren't you supposed to be injured right now?" Santana said trying to keep up with the blonde who was pulling her intently by the arm to follow.
"I told you I was hungry! Plus the painkillers do wonders." The blonde scoffed still marching forward.
"You know, if I didn't know that you're gay I would swear your pregnant the way you crave food 24/7."
"Good one, did you come up with that yourself?"
"I did actually." The brunette smiled. Quinn just rolled her eyes.
A few moments later they arrived at the DC. People were talking happily with each other. Laughter filled most conversations while some people looked like they had just woken up and didn't have the energy yet.
Quinn walked ahead of her over towards the food line leaving the brunette standing in the doorway. Santana spotted most of her team sitting at the table with a Mike, Tina, Blaine and Kurt. Everyone was chatting amongst themselves shifting back and forth between conversations. She looked around the room, trying to spot a certain blonde. She scanned back and forth between each of the tables and over to the people who were lined up to get their food but didn't find her.
"Looking for someone special?" The brunette smiled when she heard Brittany's voice behind her.
"I was actually, you might know her." Santana said jokingly as the blonde walked in front of the Latina.
"Oh really? Who might that be?" Brittany said with a smirk and a questioning raised eyebrow.
"She's a little taller than me, loves to play paintball, is an amazing dancer… blonde hair, gorgeous blue eyes. She's really beautiful, you should see her."
"Oh? Well she sounds like a real heart throb, I don't know if I've seen her before though." The blonde said, now wearing a playful frown.
"That's a shame. I was really hoping to see her today."
"Well since you can't find her, could you settle on me instead? I mean, I'm slightly taller than you, I have some pretty kickass dance moves, I play paintball, and I have blonde hair and blue eyes. The beautiful part I'm not so sure about though. But I think I meet most of the requirements." The blonde said as she looked at the thinking Latina.
"I suppose that would work." Finally coming to her teasing decision.
They both laughed and moved to hug each other.
"You are beautiful by the way." Santana said as she pulled away. Brittany just blushed. Santana smiled.
"I mean that." She added. The blonde looked down not knowing how to respond to the compliment.
The Latina just chuckled.
"Come on, let's get something to eat." Brittany nodded and they walked over to the line to get their food.
They talked happily while they waited their turn, getting to know each other more.
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"What do you mean you can't play today?" Puck asked Quinn. To be honest he looked more disappointed than she was.
"The nurse said I can't play today but I'll be able to start again tomorrow." She said sticking a piece of bacon in her mouth. "She also said I had to wear a chest protector so if I do get hit in the stomach it won't rip my stitches." She finished with a look of annoyance.
"Man that sucks."
"Tell me about it."
"Hey guys!" Brittany said excitedly as she and Santana made their way to the table and sat down.
Quinn and Puck turned their heads and looked up with a smile.
"Well hello ladies." Puck said as he sat back in his seat and crossed his arms over his chest, a devilish smirk prying at his lips and his eyebrows raised high. The action didn't go unnoticed by Santana as she pulled her chair in closer to the table and furrowed her eyebrows.
"How are you feeling Quinn?" Brittany asked as she stuffed a fork full of hash browns in her mouth.
"Better. The nurse said I need to take it easy though." Quinn answered.
"Yeah Santana told me about everything. It sucks you have to sit out today."
"Yeah, I guess it could have been worse. At least I won't miss too much."
"True." Brittany said and she turned towards the Latina's other best friend. "How are you today Puck?"
"I'm just dandy, thanks for asking. How about yourself?" He asked.
Dandy? What the fuck was that? Since when does he say 'dandy'? Santana thought, now looking at him half confused, half annoyed.
"I'm great!" Brittany said with a smile.
They all went back to finishing their breakfast in a comfortable silence for a few minutes.
"Um… hey Brittany?" The shorter blonde spoke up.
"Yeah?" Brittany looked up from her food and waited for Quinn to continue.
"Have you seen Rachel at all today?" Quinn asked before looking back down at her empty plate. "I kinda have to talk to her."
The taller blonde smiled sweetly. Santana had told her that Quinn blamed herself for Rachel storming out the night before. Brittany also mentioned to the Latina about her best friends tendency to take things the wrong way sometimes and that she felt bad about running out on Quinn like that.
"Yeah, she's back at the cabin. She doesn't like to eat a big breakfast this early in the morning. I can walk back there with you. I need to grab my stuff really quick. My first session starts in 15 minutes."
Quinn nodded. "Thanks." Brittany gave her a reassuring smile.
"Our teams are split up today so I have no idea who I'm with." Santana said now joining in the conversation.
"I think I'm in the group you're in. Mine starts in 15 minutes as well. Awareness Tactics right?" Puck chimed in.
"Yes! Looks like I found a battle buddy for the day." Brittany said excitedly and Puck chuckled. Santana slightly scowled in disappointment. She wanted to the one to hang out with the beautiful blonde all day. "I'll just run back to the cabin and get my gear and I'll meet you up there."
Puck smiled, "Sounds good."
Brittany turned to Santana. "I'm sad I don't to hang out with you today."
"Me too." Santana said as she shifted in her seat to face Brittany.
"Meet me for lunch?" Brittany asked hopefully.
"Wouldn't miss it for the world." Santana said, the ends of her lips curling into a smile.
"It's a date then." Brittany matched her smile. "I'll see you this afternoon."
"That you will."
Santana and Brittany stood up together and wrapped their arms around each other, letting the hug linger a little longer than most hugs. They loosed their grip and pulled back slowly looking at each other with matching grins. Brittany then glanced over to Quinn who was already standing.
"Ready to go?" Brittany asked. Quinn nodded.
Brittany turned back to Santana and smiled again. Santana grabbed her hand and brought it up to her lips and gave it a quick peck while looking into her eyes.
"Until we meet again m'lady." Santana said with a grin.
Brittany's cheeks burned. Does she really have to be this cute? Brittany thought.
"Go get your stuff or you will be late." The Latina ushered her towards the door with a laugh to yourself.
Quinn and Brittany walked off and Santana watched all the while, eyeing up the blonde's dancer legs, tilting her head slightly as she did so. Puck chuckled bringing Santana out of her daze.
"What's so funny?" She asked with an irritated glare.
"Oh nothing." Puck replied as he stood up and pushed in his chair.
"Like hell, spill it Puckerman."
"You got it bad for that girl." He said walking around the table and nudging her with his shoulder before making his way to walk out of the DC.
"What? No I don't!" She shouted at him and running to catch up.
"Oh please, Pinocchio lies better than you and his nose gives it away. You…" He pauses and eyes her from head to toe, "You might as well wear a neon sign that says 'I GOT A CRUSH ON BRITTANY!'" He finished with a smirk as he started up the path towards his cabin.
Santana slapped in on the back of the head. Puck hunched over ducking his head down at the contact.
"Oww! What was that for?" He yelped, bringing his hand up to cup his head.
"For good measure." She raised her eyebrows and gave him a satisfying 'keep-your-mouth-shut' look.
"Well you make it so damn obvious; I don't know why you're getting all butt-hurt over it." Puck said standing up straight again.
Santana moved to swat him again but he anticipated her reaction to the comment and he took off running towards his cabin, laughing proudly.
"I brought my razor Puck! Keep an eye on your Mohawk or you might wake up one morning and it will be gone!" She screamed after him.
"Empty threats Lopez!" He shouted back, waving his hand before he was out of sight around a set of trees.
"Ass!" Santana mumbled under her breath.
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"Hey Rach!" Brittany yelled out as she walked into her cabin with Quinn.
"Brushing my teeth! The brunette hollered back, not looking over to the two girls who just came through the door.
Brittany grabbed her gear quickly before she yelled to Rachel again.
"RACHEL GET OUT HERE!"
"Oh my god Brittany why are you screaming? I'm-…" She trailed off when she caught sight of Quinn.
"Rachel, Quinn. Quinn, Rachel. Gotta go, you two have fun! BYE!" She gestured in a mocking tone to introduce the girls to each other before bolting out the door.
The smaller blonde and the brunette stared at the door mouths agape before they slowly turned to look at one another. They didn't say anything for the longest time.
"I'm sorry!" They both said in unison.
They stayed quiet again. Not sure who was going to say something next. Quinn finally got up the nerve to speak first.
"Rachel… about last night… I-uh… I just wanted to tell you I was sorry." She paused, trying to find the words to tell the brunette how she felt and what she was trying to tell her before she left. She took a deep breath before she continued.
"What I said last night… a-about you talking in paragraphs… I-I didn't mean it to be offending and you didn't give the chance to explain before…"
"You don't need to explain Quinn. I'm the one who should be apologizing to you. I… I didn't give you the chance to explain and I'm sorry. I have a really bad habit of walking out or interrupting when people say something that I think is insulting without letting them elaborate further on the situation."
"Kinda like you are doing right now?" Quinn asked with a raised eyebrow and a funny smile on her face."
"I-I-…" She paused and looked down at the ground. "Yes" she admitted in defeat.
Quinn giggled and walked over to Rachel who still had her head dipped and her yes on the floor. The blonde reached over and lifted the diva's chin so she could look at her.
"I don't have a problem with you talking in paragraphs Rachel." Quinn said softly with a sweet, sweet smile.
"You don't? Rachel asked, almost unconvinced.
Quinn shook her head. "No, I don't." She clarified. "In fact… I think you sound really cute when you do." She added.
Rachel felt the blush creep up her neck and onto her cheeks as she looked down again.
"I'm sorry I stormed out yesterday. I hope you will let me make it up to you?" She asked with a optimistic grin.
"I will… if you let me give you something first." Quinn stated with a straight face.
"But Quinn, I don't want you to give me-…" She was cut off when the blonde leaned in and captured her lips. Rachel raised her hands up in surprise but relaxed when she took in what was going on. She reached up and laced her fingers through blonde hair and kissed her back. Quinn snaked her hands around the diva's waist and held her tight.
Quinn placed one last kiss on Rachel's lips before she draw back. Rachel still had her lips slightly puckered when she opened her eyes to look at the blonde.
"You should have just said yes instead of questioning me." Quinn joked.
Rachel just giggled and nodded. "I'll be sure to remember that for next time."
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Brittany walked up to the field for her session. She saw Puck along with a large group of people she hadn't met before.
"Hey Brittany!" Puck greeted the blonde with a smile and a one armed hug.
"Hey how's it going?"
"Pretty great if I do say so myself."
"Glad to hear it." She said.
They chatted for a few minutes while they waited for their session instructor, getting familiar with each other. They enjoyed their conversation. Mostly small talk but they started getting into the normal chat about their love of paintball.
"So you're the captain of the Showstoppers huh? Mike was telling me you guys are on the school dance team together and that you talked his parents into letting him play with you." He said while inspecting his gun, making sure that it wouldn't jam at some point during their lessons.
"Yup, started the team up a few years ago. Mike and Rachel were the first ones to join and we just asked our group if they wanted to play as well."
Puck smiled. "That's pretty awesome. Mike's a cool guy."
"He really is. We have been dancing together since we were 10." She said proudly.
"No way? That's crazy! Explains why you work so well on the dance floor together though. That battle was epic last night!"
Brittany laughed. "Thanks."
"I also saw you and Santana getting your grove on." Puck stated, now finishing his gun inspection.
Brittany smiled at the mention of the Latina's name. She thought about how she had introduced herself and how slightly nervous she was to talk to her. She remembered how good it felt to dance so close to her and finally bringing back the memory of the kiss they shared the night prior. How imperfectly perfect it was. She replayed the memory in her head a few times, smiling at every detail.
"Earth to Brittany!" Puck said, now waving his hand in front of the blonde's face.
"Huh? Oh, yeah… uh huh."
Puck snickered. "You were thinking about her huh?
Brittany felt her cheeks flush slightly now that Puck had caught her.
"I think you guys look good together. I know she likes you a lot." Brittany looked up at him and let her perfectly straight, white teeth shine.
"She does?" The blonde asked, letting the grin grow bigger.
"Like you haven't noticed?" He questioned sarcastically with a smirk. "You guys have been staring at each other non stop since before you actually met."
By this time it was evident that Brittany's cheeks were starting to hurt from all the blushing but to be honest, she really didn't care. Having one of Santana's best friends tell her that the girl she was crushing on likes her ' a lot,' definitely improved her already, happy mood.
Their instructor for the first session arrived and explained what they would be working on that morning, though the title 'Awareness Tactics' was pretty self explanatory. After a long and rather boring explanation they broke up into smaller groups and practiced their skills for a while. They panned the field in all directions to get a feel for where people would most likely settle during a match and how easy it was to get caught in a sticky situation if you weren't paying attention. Thankfully the lesson was more exciting then the explanation and surprisingly they learned a few helpful tips and skills to use on the field with their team. After a few hours of their drills and exercises it was time to head back for lunch. Puck and Brittany lifted up their masks to rest atop their heads as Puck grabbed them both a water bottle from the ice cooler before they headed back down off the fields. Brittany got giddy thinking about the fact that she would be seeing Santana in a few minutes.
"Someone's happy." Puck observed as he took a huge gulp of water.
Brittany bounced excitedly. "Santana and I are gonna have lunch together."
Puck chuckled and rolled his eyes. "Of course you are."
The blonde just stuck her tongue out at him.
"I know that this is gonna sound weird but I feel it's my job as her best friend to do it so just know that if you hurt her, I will hurt you. I mean burry you alive type shit. I watch every CSI and Law & Order show so I can make it look like an accident. Consider yourself warned!" He said rather seriously but you could tell he was hiding a smile.
The blonde stopped and turned towards him. Brittany raised her hands as if to surrender before dropping her left hand and sticking out her right. "You have my word that I will not hurt her."
Puck smiled and shock her hand agreeing to his terms before continuing back towards the cabins to drop off their gear.
"Hey um… me and the boys went exploring last night before bed and we found a pretty awesome spot. We were thinking of getting the group together and having a little camp out of our own. Do you want to get your girls together and join? Your guys are bunked with us so everyone is down. We just need to tell the girls."
"Yeah I'll let them know and I'll tell Santana also. Just give me the details and I'll make sure everyone gets their. What time do you think?" Brittany asked enthusiastically.
"We have to wait until the adults finish their rounds for the night before we can sneak out, so probably close to midnight because lights out is at 11:30. I brought all the party favorites with me." He said with a proud grin.
Brittany laughed loudly. "If anyone could sneak it past the adults, it would be you. I'm game!"
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Their relationship is building. I didn't want to jump too far ahead of myself even though I could pretty much write them in a make-out session all day. But what would be the fun in that? =) Anyways, thank you all again for subscribing to the story and adding it as a favorite. Keep the reviews coming! I love them! =D