believe in me | santana x brittany

Chapter 6

-one month later-

Santana's POV

I felt eyes burning on me as I strode through the halls of McKinley, my head held high with my two main girls at my side. I was in a 'coma', I guess that's what it was, for about three days. My dad still hasn't returned. My mom has been amazing, though. She and Brittany were at my side in the hospital room through it all, and I'm eternally grateful for both of them.

And Puck. Well, Puck was there for the first day, but he and Finn got too busy with football to see me. I don't care though, I mean I've never really dated either of them. Yes, I took Finn's virginity sophomore year, but that doesn't really count.

I looked down the crowded hallway to see Becky running down the hall towards us.

"Coach Sylvester wants to see you in her office." She said to me before eyeing Brittany and Quinn up and down and trotting away. I gave a depressed look to both of them before shuffling towards Sue's office.

"Hello Sandbags, nice to see you again. Sit." Sue gestured to the seat across from her desk when I walked in. I did what she said, smoothing out my jeans as I sat. "What happened to your uniform?"

I shook my head. "I-I just can't." She glanced at my bare wrist that was covered in scars, which was when I pulled it towards my lap to hide them. She gave a knowing nod.

"Look Sandbags, I get it. You've been through hell and back, what with your hospital stay and the pregnancy rumor. And honestly, I don't really care." She said, leaning back in her chair. I shifted in my seat. "That Cheerios uniform that is probably soiled with strange sex stains, belongs on your hideously curvatious body."

I smirked while my eyes were still glued to my hands. "I know. My mom really wants me back on the team too."

"Look, tell you what. Since I'm the nice person that I am, I'll let you back on. But you're on the bottom of the pyramid. And that also means you are to report to practice today at 4:30."

I nodded. "Okay Coach. Thanks so much. You won't regret it." I said, standing up and leaving.

*

I peeked through the little window on the choir room door, seeing a group of kids dancing around and singing. Crap. I really need to get back in there.

Suddenly, Puck's eyes glanced over to the door and met mine. His mouth turned into an 'O'.

My face turned bright red and I turned around before I could hear the door open and Puck's breath on my neck. "Welcome back."

I turned around and faced the mohawk-wearing teen. He had a goofy grin on his face, which made me smile back. He wrapped his arms around my waist and pulled me into a hug and I nestled into his neck, smelling the soft musk of his cheap aftershave. My eyes looked up and met Brittany's.

I pulled away and smiled at him. "Can I come in?" He nodded and led me into the choir room, where I was greeted by multiple eyes staring at me. Suddenly, everyone broke out cheering.

"It's so nice to have you back Santana." Mr. Shue said, walking over to me and giving me a short hug.