Leave the Lights On

Chapter 10

Brittany takes you home so that you can shower (alone so you can actually get clean) and change into some new clothes. She wants to tell Summer about the relationship tonight and she wants you to be there.

As you step out of the shower you get a phone call. It's Rachel. She groans, "How much did I think last night?"

You chuckle. "I don't know. Brittany and I left."

"Oh yeah," Rachel seems offended. "You left to have sex. And you left me alone with Quinn."

You take your towel off of your torso and use it to start drying your hair. "What did you two talk about?"

"We fought until Sam came over again to ask me to dance," Rachel sighs. "I'm so glad you're here so that I don't have to put up with her anymore."

"You may," you drop the towel and walk into your closet to try to find something to wear. "Last night it told her that if things don't work out in New York that she not only has Brittany to come back to, but me as well."

"Were you high?" Rachel's voice raises an octave.

You can't help, but smile. "No. I may have been dehydrated though."

Rachel laughs and says something about that being too much information. You make some plans to have dinner with her in a few days and hang up so you can finish getting ready.

You suddenly feel really nervous when you get to Brittany and Summer's house. Brittany has a plan that involves pizza and movie night. You grab the pizzas on the way over and knock on the door.

You know that Summer supports your relationship, but you're still apprehensive about her reaction.

Summer opens the door and gives you a huge smile. "Hi!"

You smile back and accept a hug that she gives you. Then she pulls you inside and closes the door. "We're gonna watch The Incredibles!"

"Yay," you say even though you've never heard of that movie.

"Mommy!" Summer calls, "Santana's here!"

Brittany appears in the doorway of the kitchen and smiles at you. "Hey. I was just putting up all the stuff for the ice cream sundaes for after dinner."

"I can't wait," you smile back. You want to kiss her, but you don't think that's allowed yet. You just awkwardly wave and set the pizzas down on the coffee table.

Summer skips over to the TV and puts the DVD into the player.

"Wait," Brittany says as you sit on the couch. She looks at Summer. "Before we start the movie, Santana and I have something to tell you."

Summer looks at you both and her eyebrows furrow. "What?"

Brittany licks her lips and looks to you. You smile at Summer, wringing your hands. "I'm dating your mom now."

It takes Summer a minute to connect the dots and let it sink in. Then she smiles and runs over to you, hugging you. "Yes!"

You smile and rub her back. "Really?"

She nods and pulls away. "Where did you go on a date?"

That leaves you speechless. You don't really have an answer. You haven't really been out on a real date. That does not sit right with you. You lick your lips and look up at Brittany who sits next to you on the couch. She takes one of Summer's hands. "Well last night we went dancing. And we're going to go out again tomorrow night."

"Can I come?" Summer asks, her eyes bouncing between you both.

Brittany looks questioningly at you, apparently leaving it up to you.