My First and Last Love

Chapter 11-Jack

It has been 4 months in New York and Quinn has started to get used to New York. She didn't miss home as much but New York has kind of grown on her. Every morning she would wake up get dressed in workout clothes go to Santana's place and the go for a jog in Central Park and talk. Then once she drops Santana back off at she place she walks home and takes a shower. Then she makes breakfast and coffee for Rachel and Kurt. After that she wakes Rachel up and once she starts to eat she goes to get dressed and heads to work. She works at the Spotlight Diner on the days that she doesn't have classes. Her and Santana work together and then they have a few classes together on the days they do have classes. Brittany works at a pet store were she feeds at the animals and makes she they a taken care up. Her first few weeks there she kept eating the cat food and got sick but then Santana told her to stop eating it 'cause then the cats will get hungry. Rachel has been busy with NYADA and auditions to have job. She got one part for some play but then the director died in the first rehearsal. So every week she has a new audition for a new show. Every Friday they all alternate between each other's apartments for their weekly dinner. They are all happy with their lives and new tradition that they made. Quinn and Rachel even take time to think about their wedding. Quinn would take all the tips she made at the diner she would take some of the a put into the wedding. The rest of it goes into paying the bills. Brittany woke up at 10 and thought that she had about and hour till Santana would wake up. Since Santana was one that loved her sleep she decided to take advantage of it and make Santana's favorite breakfast,chocolate chip pancakes. Quinn woke up super late and realized that she didn't wake up at her normal time. She was completely thrown off and she had to get to class in 30 minutes. She heard someone knock on their door. She slowly crawled out of Rachel's grip to answer the door.
Knock-knock-knock
"I am coming!" Quinn said still getting her balance after her foot fell asleep. Quinn slid the door opened and saw Santana.
"First of thanks for telling me that we aren't going for our run. I thought that I was late but no I wasn't. I wouldn't have known if it weren't for Brittany who just recently learned how to read a clock not sure when or how but she did. Still can't read a analogue clock because she get frustrated. Second of all, what on earth are you still doing in your pajamas we have to be at school in 30 minutes?" Santana said walking in taking off her coat off and hanging it up and sitting on the couch.
"Sorry I will be ready in 10 minutes and then we can go get coffee on campus" Quinn said running into the bathroom to brush her teeth. It took Quinn 10 minutes to get ready. She kissed Rachel's forehead and was out the door. Santana and Quinn took the subway to NYU. Santana told Quinn that she might skip lunch because she had chocolate chip pancakes. After Santana left Brittany usually just watches her cartoons and drinks her apple juice. Usually you are supposed to drink coffee in the mornings but Brittany hates coffee. She tried it a few weeks ago and she spit it out. After Woody Woodpecker goes off she turns on the news and goes to get dressed. Everyday she forgets that she hates the news so she gets mad and turns it off. Once she gets ready she puts on her coat,gloves, and her kitty cat hat. Brittany walked to work and surprisingly got there on time.
"Brittany you are here on time." Paul said coming from his office.
"Yeah over the weekend I was facetiming my friend and he taught me how to read a clock." Brittany said taking off her coat,gloves, and hat and got to work. Rachel was at the loft and realized that Quinn didn't wake her up with the smell of breakfast. Rachel turned around to see that Quinn was gone. Rachel just assumed she was at school and woke up Kurt so they can get ready so they can head to NYADA together and stop for a donut. Quinn and Santana don't have the first class together but they have their second class together. Quinn was on her way to her dance class and was really excited for some reason because she always loved dancing, that is why she joined the Cheerio's. She was early to her class and decided to to some light stretching and warm up. She plugged her phone up to the speakers and did a little hip hop. As she was dancing her teacher walked in and over to the speakers without her seeing her and turned off the music. Quinn turned around and saw her teacher Cassandra July standing by the speakers.
"Sorry I was just doing a little hip hop."Quinn said.
"It's fine. It's just you turns are a little sloppy. You need to clean it up a little." She said a gave her and example. Quinn copied Cassandra and looked for confirmation. Cassandra nodded her head up and down.
"I have noticed something about you. When you dance alone you have this confidence that just shows that you are doing something that you love. When you dance in class you get shy and shrink yourself so you aren't noticed. You are amazing at dancing. You need to show your true self when you are in class. Why did you come here Quinn?" Cassandra asked circling her.
"To get my education Ms. July." Quinn said watching her enter and exit her vision.
"No why did you really come here? Why did you choose this class?"Cassandra asked still circling her.
"I came because I love to dance and I want to do it for the rest of my life. I really love it." Quinn said looking at her feet.
"Then why don't you show the class what you do when you are alone. You have a gift Quinn, and here we are supposed to see your gift and see what you can do here. I know why, it is because you are scared of an audience." Cassandra said stopping and standing right behind Quinn.
"You and me are gonna play a little game that my dance teacher taught me in college." Cassandra said and took Quinn's had and put her in a certain spot to stand in. Cassandra put her hands on Quinn's waist. At first she was tense but then she started to relax.
"Close your eyes and picture yourself on a stage. You have the spotlight about to do your big number. You are not going to panic, you are going to take a deep breath and do what you do best. Now, dance." Cassandra whispered in Quinn's ear and she took off and started dancing. Once she was done she opened her eyes and looked at Cassandra looking for acceptance. Cassandra just clapped her hands and nodded her head up and down.
"That is what I want to see in class Quinn. Don't get nervous just take a deep breath and take off." Cassandra said walking up to Quinn and looking her eye to eye. Their faces are just a few inches apart. Then the rest of the class started to walk into the room. Quinn immediately jumped back like she was caught doing something she wasn't supposed to. Even though she nothing happened Quinn felt guilty but didn't know about what. Brittany was at work and this guy came in.
"Hi welcome to Man's best friend how can I help you today?" Brittany asked looking at the customer.
"Yeah I have been a little lonely and I was hoping for a friend. What would you recommend?"the man said looking around the other pets in the store.
"Well if you want one that talks the you should get a parrot. If you are looking for something to hold and run around and small then a hamster or guinea pig. If you just want something to snuggle with the I suggest a cat. If you want to snuggle and play with a puppy." Brittany said taking him around to show him the other pets as she named them. He said ok and continued to look around the store.
"I am Brittany, just let me know if you need anything else." Brittany said holding her hand out to shake his hand.
"I am Jack."he said shaking Brittany's hand. "So do you have a pet?"
"Yeah I have a cat. His name is Lord Tubbington. He is my best friend and it has been killing me to be away from him." Brittany said looking at Jack.
"Where is he? Why can't you see him all the time?"Jack asked.
"He lives in Lima with my mom and a dad that isn't really my dad." Brittany said.
"Tell me about him."Jack said leaning forward resting his elbows on the counter.
"Well he is lots of fun. He also loves Santana. He joined gang and has a smoking addiction. He likes to cuddle with me when I am in bed. He was my only friend in elementary school because everyone thought I was dumb only because my brain worked differently. He is my best friend. Sometimes he sneaks out and I find him at Arby's." Brittany said thinking about home. Her thinking about Lord Tubbington made she a little homesick but she managed to keep a smile on her face. Jack took her hand and smiled at her. Brittany pulled her hand away and it slipped out of his. As Brittany was talking about lord Tubbington she was also leaning on the counter but there was still a reasonable space between them.
"Your eyes are absolutely amazing. I could get lost in them forever." Jack said putting on a charming smile on his face.
"Um...thanks your eyes are where they should be." Brittany said awkwardly. He looked her in her eyes and locked in. Brittany was locked in because she was scared to look away. He leaned in a tried to kiss her. Their nose were touching leaving their lips centimeters away. Brittany pulled away before their lips could touch.
"I have a girlfriend and I love her very much."Brittany said with her back against the wall behind her.
"Wait you are a...?" Jack asked.
"Bisexual."Brittany said before he could finished his question. She back is still against the wall.
"So you are still attracted to guys correct?"Jack asked walking around behind the counter.
"Yeah but I have a girlfriend and I am going to keep it that way. Brittany backing away as he moved closer. She eventually hit the cash register and could back up any more.
"Is your girlfriend right now?" Jack asked putting his hands on her waist. Brittany tried to push his hands of but he was stronger and fought to put one hand on her waist. She put her head down to avoid eye contact.
"I will ask you again. Where is your girlfriend Brittany?" Jack asked still fighting Brittany to put his hand on her waist.
"She is at school."Brittany whispered looking at her feet. He lifted one of his hands and put it on her chin a lifted her head. She turned her head away from him not looking him in the eye. He used he strength and forcefully turned her head making her look him in the eye.
"So no one is stopping me" Jack said leaning in once again. Brittany still pushing him away but failing every time. As he was about to kiss her she turned her head because the only person that was allowed to kiss her was Santana. Jack was starting to get a little frustrated.
"I will give you one more chance until I am done being nice."Jack said putting both hands on Brittany's waist. Brittany looked down shaking her head. Jack started to move his hand down to her butt. She immediately got really uncomfortable and pushed him back off of her with more force that before. He stumbled back a few steps and he took her hands and held them above her head with one hand and held her head still and crashed his lips on hers. He started to kiss down her jaw line and Brittany started to fight even more. She finally kicked him in the stomach and he fell to the ground holding his stomach. Brittany wiped her face stepped over him and ran to get her coat. She had he coat in her hand and turned around and saw Jack in the doorway still holding his stomach. Brittany pushed him out of the way as she started to jog past him. He grabbed her jacket at an attempt to hold her back but she just let go and ran out of the door. Brittany walked outside and it was cold and raining and she didn't have her coat, gloves, or her hat. Santana was their apartment chilling and waiting for Brittany to get home. Brittany ran away from the store as fast a she could. She realized where she was and she knew that NYU was closest so she ran there. Quinn was in the dance studio practicing until she heard squeaking shoes walk into the room. Quinn turned around and saw Brittany in the doorway with her arms crossed and shaking because she was freezing to death.
"Brittany why are you soaked and where is your jacket?"Quinn said walking over to her getting a towel from the closet in the room. She wrapped Brittany in the towel and lead her to a chair and sat her down. Quinn squatted down and looked Brittany in the eye.
"Brittany what happened?" Quinn asked. Brittany looked at Quinn and broke down and cried. Quinn gave her a hug and held her as she sobbed on her shoulder. Quinn didn't ask her another question, she just rubbed her back to calm her down. Once her cries slowed down Quinn looked into her blue eyes.
"Let me take you home." Quinn said gathering her stuff and walking out of the building with Brittany's head on her shoulder. The walk home in the rain but Quinn tried to keep her as dry as possible by holding her coat up above them. Once they got to their apartment Quinn knocked on the door.
Knock-knock-knock
"Britt did you forget you key again?" Santana asked as she got up from the couch to answer the door. Santana opened the door and Quinn escorted her in the apartment.
"How about you go take a shower and get fresh clothes. You have had quite a day Britt." Quinn said. Brittany nodded her head up and down and walked to the bathroom. Santana was still standing by the door confused on what was going on and why Brittany was soaked and shaking like she was in a massage chair.
"What happened?" Santana asked going back to sit on the couch.
"I am not sure. She showed up at the dance studio at NYU soaking and freezing. I asked her were her hat and coat was but she just stood quite. After that I asked her what happened and she broke down and started sobbing. She looked like she had seen a dead man." Quinn explained as she sat down next to Santana.
"She sounded like she had been running too. It was like someone was chasing her something" Quinn explained. After about 10 minutes Brittany came out of the bathroom in black sweats and a spaghetti strap shirt the said "purrrrfect" on it. Brittany went on the kitchen a got apple juice without a word. Brittany hasn't said anything. She did say anything a NYU or when they were walking home and she hasn't said anything when they got into the apartment. Brittany sat on the counter and drank her juice. Santana and Quinn were looking at her with worry in their eyes.
"I think I am going to head back to the loft and I will see you guys tomorrow night at our place for our Friday dinners." Quinn said getting her bag and coat and left the apartment.
"Britt can you come over here so we can talk?" Santana said in a soft voice. Brittany got of the counter leaving her juice in the kitchen. Brittany sat across from Santana on the coffee table while Santana sat on the couch.
"What is wrong Britt? Talk to me." Santana said holding Brittany's hands. Brittany looked down at the floor taking a deep breathe.
"I cheated on you." Brittany said as Santana slowly let go of her hands. "I was at the pet store and this guy said he was lonely and needed a friend. I showed him all the pets then he asked if I had a pet and I started to talk about Lord Tubbington. He said he liked my eyes and he was lost in then then tried holding my hand because I was a little upset about not being able to see Lord Tubbington but I pulled my hand out as soon as it happened. Then he tried kissing me but pulled away before anything happened. I told him I have a girlfriend but he wasn't taking no for a answer then he started slowly getting closer to me and I was trying to move away but I was cornered. He said that since no one was there nothing could stop him. He started to put his hands on me and I was trying to fight it but he was to strong. He held my hands above my head and held my head still and then he kissed me. He started to kiss down my jaw line but before he could reach my neck I kicked him in the stomach and I ran out of there as fast as I could. I didn't know where I was running but when I stopped I knew that Quinn's college was the closest. I am so so sorry Santana I didn't mean for any of this to happen. I love you so so much." Brittany explained with tears coming out of her eyes. After she finished she looked Santana in the eye.
"Britt you didn't cheat on me." Santana said as Brittany dropped her head in her lap and sobbed. "It all ok now Britt I got you." Quinn got home and saw that Rachel was sitting on the couch with Kurt watching some musical.
"Hey babe how was your day?" Rachel asked looking at Quinn as she walked in the loft.
"It was tiring and confusing." Quinn said taking off her coat, putting down her bag and walking over to sit in her favorite chair.
"What happened?" Rachel asked pausing the movie and both her and Kurt turn their attention to Quinn.
"That's the thing I don't know. Brittany showed up at NYU while I was in the dance studio soaking, out of breath, and shaking like a freaking addict. When I tried to ask her what was wrong she just broke down and cried. I took her home so that she could talk about whatever happened with Santana. I am not sure if she even said anything to her because the entire way home she didn't say anything. Even when I was at her place she didn't say anything. It was like she was a freaking mute." Quinn explained to Rachel and Kurt.
"Have you talked to Santana or Britt since you left?" Kurt asked. Quinn shook her head and then resting her head in her hands.
"She is gonna be ok, she always is." Rachel said putting her hand on Quinn's knee.