Against All Odds

Chapter 1 - Penn State

Life seemed pretty amazing. Brittany transferred from MIT to Wagner, where we went to school together. It was everything that I imagined it to be and more. We dormed together on campus. She had different classes from me but that was expected since our majors were different. I had a workout partner, and I also had my girlfriend back. But things seemed to good to be true, and it was. Our relationship starting going downhill when she started tutoring for extra credit. I went to surprise her one day, and I found her making out with another girl. And since then, I haven't talked to her. She hasn't bothered to call, to text. To make any attempt to contact me. I left that night; I took all my things and just started driving. About an hour later, I find myself pounding on Quinn's door at Yale. She opened her door, and with one look knew what was wrong. She brought me inside and made me a cup of hot chocolate. It was the middle of winter, and it was about 20 degrees outside. I explained what happened and she just sat there and listened and held me close.

"I don't know what I'm going to do Quinn. She's my world. I thought that her coming into my life again was our new start. I thought we'd make it this time. I did everything I could." She looked at me, sympathetically.

"That's the thing San. I won't work if you're the only one that's trying in the relationship. I think, you're better off without her." I started crying again. She held me by my shoulders. "I'm not saying this to make you cry. I'm just telling you, that maybe it's time for you to go your own way. It's time to let go of her." I knew that she was right. I wasn't going to deny it. I just shook my head and she hugged me.

"You'll be okay. You're the strongest, toughest bitch around. If anyone can make it, it's you." I smiled. "Actually, I got something for you. I don't know why I have it in the first place, I guess God put it in my hands for a reason." She reached into her backpack and pulled out a college brochure.

"Penn State?" I opened it up.

"Yeah. I mean, I'm not saying to go there but it's a option that you have now. It's a pretty good school." She grabbed the brochure out of my hands. "But for now, let's do something else. Watch a movie? I just got Bridesmaids." I got up from the chair and layed with Quinn on her bed.

"Yeah that's great. I'm down." The movie started but before I knew it, I was sleeping.

A couple of months later, I found myself driving to Pennsylvania. I was accepted into Penn State. I followed the signs to the conference room where orientaton was going to be held. I walked up to the guy that was handing out something.

"Welcome! Here's your packet, you can take a seat anywhere in the room." I smiled at him and took a seat near the middle of the room. My phone vibrated. It was Quinn.

San! Today's your orientation right? And you get your dorm? I'm so excited for you! I'll be sure to visit you sometime :) Hopefully soon! I'm so proud of you, text me back when you get the chance. Love you :)

Quinn was the only person that has been helping me through the process of getting over Britt. Putting up with my crying, and venting about how Britt was posting a bunch of pictures of her and her new girlfriend on facebook. I realized that the room was nearly full now, and the orientation was starting. It was so boring. I looked around the room when I made eye contact with another girl. She was beautiful. Black hair, beautiful eyes. I tried finding her when the orientation was over but the sea of people made it difficult. I figured I would run into her sooner or later. I headed to the cafeteria to get some lunch. I looked down at my watch and realized it was already 2:15. I headed over to the building where my dorm was.

"What's your name?" The girl at the desk asked.

"Santana Lopez." She looked through his papers.

"ID?" I pulled out my license and handed it to her. " Here you go. Room 318." I grabbed the key and walked up the stairs. I was so excited. I took a picture of myself holding my key and sent it to Quinn.

My dorm key! Thanks for everything Q. You've been such a great friend. I'll keep you updated with everything! Maybe we can skype later once I get everything settled? Love you!

This was it. The start of a new life. A life without Britt. I opened up my room door to find that my roommate was already getting settled. She turned around. It was her. The girl I saw during orientation. She was only wearing a sports bra and some beat up basketball shorts. Her body was amazing. And from the swimming posters on the wall, I assumed she was a swimmer.

"Sorry. Did you want this side of the room?" I smiled. This is gonna be a great year, I thought to myself.

"No it's alright. I don't really care what side of the room I get." I held out my hand. "I'm Santana Lopez."

"It's nice to meet you Santana. My names Emily Fields."