Protective

Chapter 24

Isabella's POV

"I need to talk to you. It's important" there's silence on the other line "what happened" I sigh "I don't want to tell you this because I know it's going to hurt your feelings, but I feel like if I don't tell you, no one else will" I pause "Britt and Trouts are together, I had to find out yesterday by someone else. You know how messed up that is? I would've thought she would tell me first, I mean we're best friends. I gave her a friendship ring damn it! Doesn't she know what that ring means-" she interrupts me "slow down, Is" she sighs "well then, I guess it's a good thing I'm coming back for a day or two" I squeal "you're coming back?" She laughs "yeah, Finn asked me to come back for the next lesson" I sigh "thank god, I miss you so much" she sighs "I know, I'm sorry I'm not there with you. Britt's been staying with you, though, right?" I groan "not in the last month, which now that I know, is because of Sam" we're both silent "are you jealous?" She sounds amused. I groan "yes! He's taking my best friend away from me! San, I'm not joking when I say this, we haven't had a best friend day in three weeks" she gasps "oh god, that's not good" I nod even though she can't see me "hell no it's not good, I've become irritable. Poor Artie faced my wrath the other day. Everyone's asking what's wrong and I just glare at them" she sighs "alright, we've gotta fix this. Even if she stays with Trouty Mouth, we gotta at least get her back to spending time with you" I groan "I'm having withdrawals, San, and I don't like it. Marley, Tina, and Puck have been trying to spend time with me, but it just isn't the same" I plop down on my bed "I know, babe. I'll make sure that we spend time together before I leave, okay. Now, I have to go pack. I'll be there in a few days" she pauses "I love you, Isabella. So much" I smile "I love you too, San. Be careful traveling" we hang up the phone as I go back to sleep.

Two days later, I'm at home about to go to school when there's a knock on the door. "Coming!" I run to the door opening it to see my sister and a few other girls. "San!" She opens her arms as I run into them "I didn't know you were coming today" she smiles at me "this was the day Finn wanted me to perform" we walk into the house "speaking of, I have a favor" I pause, turning to her "I need you to perform with me" I nod "sure, whatever you need, San" she smiles at me and hands me an extra cheerleading uniform. "Oh, I almost forgot. Girls, this is my adorable sister Isabella" I smile, blushing as I shake all their hands. "Nice to meet all of you" they smile, laughing gently. "Okay, I was just about to head out if you guys want to ride with me?" They nod as I grab my backpack and we walk out to the car.

"Are you sure I look okay?" I ask them pulling down on the shirt "you look hot, Is" I look at them hesitantly "you'll do great" I nod as we wait for our cue. "here to demonstrate that elusive brilliance is a very special guest diva and one of our own. All the way from Louisville and our very own choir room, give it up for Santana and Isabella Lopez" we smirk at each other as we walk in and start singing.

As we get done with our performance, we laugh, hugging each other. Brittany stands up clapping, "Yes! Santana, Is, that was simply the greatest moment in show business history. But how come you didn't tell me you were coming to town?" Santana crosses her arms "You know, I think that the better question is, why didn't you tell me that you were dating Sam? I had just left a comment on my favorite Rizzoli & Isles lesbian subtext blog when I heard the news." I laugh gently, shaking my head. "Oh, and before I forget, allow me to introduce my backup, and my girlfriend, Elaine. And by girlfriend, I mean out and proud, lipstick-loving, AfterEllen-reading girlfriend." She kisses her as I hold my hand up "hold up, why was I not informed when we talked the other day, or I don't know, when you arrived?" She shrugs and smiles sheepishly "sorry, Is" I huff "I'm not let in on anything around here am I?" I ask looking at Marley "afraid not, babe" I nod as I walk out of the room "good to know"

I head to the bathroom to change when I bump into someone "I'm so sorry" I bend down to help them pick up their things when I see who it is "Maya!" I smile at her "I'm so sorry I wasn't looking" she shakes her head "it's all good, Is" she pauses once she realizes what I'm wearing "w-what're you wearing?" My cheeks heat up "oh! My sister's back for a day or two and needed my help for a performance" I pause looking down "I look stupid in it don't I?" Her eyes widen "no! No, you look beautiful. I'm sorry if I sounded like that's what I meant. You look gorgeous" I smile at her as I start to blush "thanks, Maya" she smiles at me "so where are you heading?" I look down and realize "oh! I was heading to change so I could give this back to my sister" she nods "but, um, if you don't have anything to this weekend or something, we could go see another movie?" I ask nervously. She nods "I'd like that" I smile at her "well, um, I better go get changed" I point down to my outfit as I start to back away slowly "yeah, of course, I'll text you later" I nod as we wave at each other.

I head to the auditorium and see Santana standing there by myself. "Thought I'd find you here" I smile at her "just in time, I was about to come find you. I have to leave in a little bit" I frown "hey, you'll see me soon" I nod "Is, I think I'm going to New York" I look at her confused "I dropped out of school, I want to be a star and New York is the place for that" I nod at her "then you go to New York, follow your dreams, San" she smiles at me hugging me "thank you for always supporting me" I nod "always will" She kisses my head "I'll call you when I get there" I nod "you better" I pause "and let me know where you're staying" she nods as we walk out of the auditorium. She hugs me one last time and leaves.

I head out to my car when I feel a tap on my shoulder. I turn around to see Britt "hey" she says walking closer "hey" I say quietly "I'm sorry for not spending time with you lately" I shake my head "it's okay, Britt. I know you didn't do it on purpose. I just missed you" she smiles "I know, your sister was telling me" I nod "yeah" I look down "hey, I know you're sad when she leaves, but you got me. I'll stay with you and I'll make sure to make time for you" I nod as she throws her arm over my shoulder "you realize, you were mine first. I'll fight him. Right now" she laughs "I told him as soon as we started dating. He knows" I nod "good" I pause "movie night?" She nods excitedly "only if we can get a bunch of chocolate and cuddle" I nod happily "only way to do it" we let go of each other and sprint to the car.