The Girl Next Door

Chapter 12

Once they cut the top off their pumpkins, they began scooping out the flesh on the inside.

"Thanks for letting me come and join in your traditions Susan and David. My family don't really celebrate Halloween so it's nice to spend this holiday with people who do." Santana said gratefully as her eyes shifted between Brittany's parents.

"You're welcome anytime Santana. You're a great addition to the family" Susan said with a smile.

Brittany gave Santana's hand a little squeeze as she went to grab more pumpkin flesh.

"Eww, this stuff's gross" Santana said as she reached her hand into the slimy pumpkin. She quickly withdrew her hand and said "I'll just watch this bit I think."

Brittany laughed at her girlfriend's pathetic behaviour. She grabbed some pumpkin flesh and held it close to Santana's face.

"Eww Britt no!" Santana said as used her hands to grab Brittany's wrists and pull her hands and the pumpkin bits away from her face.

Brittany just giggled and emptied her hands into a bowl. "Aww, I'm sorry baby" Brittany whispered with a pout as she gave Santana a little kiss.

Zoe laughed from across the table. "You guys are silly" she said.

"You're right Zoe, they are silly" Susan agreed with her 6 year old daughter. A smile sitting comfortably on her face as she looked at the two teenagers.

The girls smiled at each other unabashedly. They were silly but they didn't care.

The pierces then began carving faces into their pumpkins. After they were done, they lit a candle and placed it inside. They sat the lid back on top and placed them outside by the doorstep.

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After a few hours of more Pierce family traditions, the teenagers were stood at the kitchen counter looking through the latest issue of a magazine together.

"Ready Tana? Ready Britty?" Zoe questioned. She had just gotten changed into her costume and was excited to see her sister's and Santana's reactions.

"We're ready kiddo" Santana said.

"Okay. 3....2....1 GO!" Zoe counted down. The teenagers turned around to see Zoe dressed as her favourite Disney princess - Cinderella. She had a blue dress on and a tiara.

"Wow Zoe! You look great" Brittany said as she walked over to her little sister. She picked her up and gave her a hug.

"Good job Kiddo! You look just like Cinderella" Santana further enthused as she walked over to stand by her girlfriend. She rested her hand on the small of Brittany's back so she could chat to the little girl in Brittany's arms.

Brittany let Zoe back down to the floor and stepped closer into Santana's arms. They both snaked their arm around the other's waist.

"Right. We will see you later." Susan said. "Candy is waiting in a bowl by the door. Don't get to distracted to answer the door" she added with a smirk and a quirked eyebrow. Her voice was laced with suggestion.

Both teenager's cheeks flushed with a pink colour in embarrassment. They looked down at their toes. "Bye guys. Have fun" Brittany said to her Mom, Dad and sister who were leaving to go trick or treating. Santana and Brittany were staying home to give out the candy to kids who were trick or treating  at their home.

"What shall we watch?" Santana said as she made her way over to the couch and TV area.

"Something scary. It is Halloween" Brittany replied.