Obsession

Chapter Twenty ▫️ Hide and Seek.

Brittany's POV

I wake up the next morning and slowly begin to take in my surroundings. When my eyes fall on the sleeping girl next to me I can't help but smile. I replay last night's events in my head and my smile grows. Not only did Santana and I have sex but we exchanged our first I love yous.

In the beginning of our relationship Santana let me know that she had never gone further than kissing before and I respected that. Before last night the most that had ever happened between us was some over the clothes touching and making out. I knew she was nervous last night but she also seemed to be sure that she wanted us to take that step. Even though it wasn't my first time it was the only time that mattered and she is the only girl I love.

As I continue to think about last night I don't notice Santana slowly waking up.

Santana:Hey.

Brittany:(Looks at Santana)Hey. I thought you were asleep.

Santana:I was. Is everything ok?

Brittany:Yeah I was just thinking.

Santana:(Turns on her side)About?

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Brittany:Last night was ok right? I didn't hurt you or-

Santana:Britt last night was more than ok. You were perfect. Everything was perfect.

Brittany:(Smiles)Yeah?

Santana:(Smiles)Yeah. You know I always act like a badass which I am but you have this way of making me feel...protected.

Brittany:(Watches Santana).

Santana:I waited to have sex because I didn't want anyone to see me with my guard down. I never wanted anyone to see me in such a vulnerable state. Then you popped up into my life with those eyes, that body, your voice, your mind and boom my pants just disappeared.

Brittany:(Laughs).

Santana:(Chuckles)But seriously Britt you make me feel...alive. I love you.

Brittany:(Smiles softly)I love you too.

Santana:(Softly kisses Brittany).

Brittany:(Kisses back).

Santana and I kiss for what feels like hours then we explore each others bodies yet again.

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After finally getting out of bed Santana and I freshen up and order some breakfast. By the time we're finished it's almost one and we pack up what we'll need for today and head out to the festival.

Santana:So have you been to this festival before?

Brittany:(Watches the road and nods)Yeah. I've actually been to a few festivals out here. Before moving to California this was where I was staying.

Santana:(Looks at Brittany)You've never mentioned that before.

Brittany:(Shrugs)It's not a part of my life I like to relive. It was before I was financially stable and struggling. I had money from working at Matty's Auto Shop which is what my shop used to be called but even that wouldn't get me to California. I ended up coming here and I got a crappy job and rented a crappy apartment until I could get to California which is where my uncle helped me get on my feet.

Santana:Do your parents know?

Brittany:About my life in Clayfront? God no my mom would flip.

Santana:And your dad?

Brittany:Russell Fabray is... a complex man. He'd probably lecture me which is fine I guess. What about you? I know you wanna study at NYU. What about after that?

Santana:Well even though I left the Cheerios I would love to work in that area again. I wanna be a cheer coach at a high school. I know how girls my age are and high school drama on top of the stress can be hard. They need someone who gets it and in a few years that someone will be me.

Brittany:(Grabs Santana's hand)I believe in you one hundred percent babe.

Santana:(Smiles).

Santana is honestly the most caring person I've ever met. Although she has a temper and a smart mouth she has a big heart.

The rest of the ride is silent. It's a comfortable silence that I can tell we both enjoy.

It doesn't take long for us to find parking and settle into our surroundings. There's tons of booths set up where you play games, eat and buy Clayfront merchandise. Santana and I check out just about every booth and I win her two stuffed animals. Being Santana she had to beat me and win three keeping two of them for herself.

Throughout the day we stop by the main stage to check out the performers then grab some food and lay out a blanket relaxing until the main performers come on stage.

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It's almost seven when they announce that Halsey will be on stage in ten minutes. Santana and I clean up our area and restock our water supply.

Santana:Hey I'm gonna run to the restroom.

Brittany:I'll come with.

Santana:I'll be fine Britt. I'll meet you at the main stage in a few minutes. (Pecks Brittany's lips and walks away).

I watch Santana walk towards the restrooms then I turn and walk towards the main stage.

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When Halsey walks out on stage I realize Santana has been gone for over ten minutes. I step away from the crowd and make my way towards the restrooms to see if she was still in line.

I don't see her.

She's not in line. She's not in any of the stalls and she's not picking up her phone. I can't help the panic that comes over me. Not wasting any time I start showing people her picture and asking if they've seen her but come up empty handed.

After another ten minutes goes by I grab my phone to call her again but stop when I read the text on my screen.

Unknown- Come and find her.