The Girl Next Door

Chapter 22

Author's Note: Enjoy :)

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Wednesday 27th of January

It was 7AM and Santana was already up, dressed and ready to go to school. It was Brittany's birthday and she had a few surprises up her sleeve.

She put on her shoes and texted the groupchat she had created.

To Brittany's Bday [7:02]
Going to B's house now. I will text when on our way.

She then made her way to Brittany's house.

"Good morning." Susan greeted from the door. Santana was stood there with a little plastic tub and her backpack. "You're early."

"Yes, I am. I wanted to surprise Brittany for her birthday." Santana explained.

"Oh that's so sweet! She'll be so glad!" Susan said with enthusiasm as she welcome the teen into her home. "You treat our Britt so well."

Santana couldn't help but feel proud. She was overjoyed that Susan felt that way.

"Can I borrow some matches?" Santana asked as she opened the tub she was holding to reveal a cupcake and candle.

"Of course!"

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Santana silently pushed open Brittany's bedroom door. She found the blonde asleep lying face down buried into her pillow. Blonde hair was sprawled out over her shoulders and face. Santana smiled at the sight; she couldn't help but think Brittany still looked gorgeous.

Santana tip-toed over to the bed and placed the cupcake on the night stand. She climbed into bed and stroked Brittany on the back a few times before pressing a soft kiss to her nose.

"Happy Birthday Brittany" she whispered into the blondes ear. Brittany's face lit up in a smile but she kept her eyes closed.

" I can see you're awake now but I need you to sit up and open your eyes." Santana said in a small voice.

Brittany obliged. She opened her eyes and her smile stretched further up her face. She than sat up and Santana passed her the cupcake.

"Blow out the candle and make a wish" Santana instructed her.

Brittany took a moment to think before closing her eyes and blowing out the candle. The girls smiled at each other.

"What did you wish for?" Santana asked with curiosity.

"I can't tell you. Then it won't come true." Brittany said honestly. She took the candle out of the cupcake and tossed it aside. She then tore off the case and sunk her teeth into the fluffy cake.

"Mmm. Delicious!" She said with a mouthful. "Want a bite?" She offered as she extended her arm and the cake to Santana's mouth. Santana took a tiny bite - not wanting eat too much of Brittany's first surprise - and smiled.

"Mmm. Thank you" Santana said.

"No, thank you for being the best alarm ever! This was a great surprise. I wish I could always wake up to you in my bed and a cupcake!" Brittany said with a chuckle.

They then climbed out of bed and Brittany got ready for school. Santana sat on the desk chair and watched Brittany rush around her room and talk about her plans for the day.

They climbed into Santana's car and prepared to make their way to school. Before starting the engine Santana pulled out her phone and sent another text.

To Brittany's Bday [8:17]
On our way... get ready

"What was that? Who were you texting?" Brittany asked. Santana stayed silent, she just tapped the side of her nose and gave a knowing look.