Brittana: Ten Year Anniversary Gifts
Santana let out a deep relaxed sigh as the water hit her body. She really didn’t know how she ended up her. Ended up married to her best friend, living her dream in New York, and being a Mom. She never would have thought an anniversary let alone their 10 year anniversary, their day would have gone the way it did.
She almost shrieked when she felt cold hands cascading down her wet body. She melted into Brittany’s touch when the initial shock of the temperature wore off. “I didn’t even hear you sneak in, baby.”
Brittany kissed her wife's shoulder softly and hummed, “That’s the point of a sneak attack.” She kissed her neck and smiled to herself. “Do you want help washing your hair?
Santana could only nod at the request. Brittany had always loved showering with her. She wasn’t going to complain. Santana turned around in her wife's arms and kissed her gently on the lips, “I would love to return the favor after my turn.”
Over an hour later the couple was sprawled out on their bed exhausted. Brittany was teaching advanced physics at one of the local community colleges and also teaching dance at a local studio. Santana had gone into music producing with a smaller but still reputable label. She had a few of her own songs floating around itunes. She still was acting some on the side. But their family life had gotten busy. They had a rough time getting pregnant for a couple years. But now they had a beautiful 4 year old son named Jonah.
“Did you ever imagine our 10 year wedding anniversary would involve a reenactment of our wedding while being forced to have dino nuggets, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese for dinner?” Santana laughed deeply as she curled into her wife’s side.
“He really wanted to help make dinner. Since those are only things he really loves he figured we would love it too,” Brittany smiled at Santana and kissed her softly, “But I, as a good wife, know you need real food. So the chinese food should be here in about twenty minutes.”
“I wouldn’t change it for anything. I love our little family,” Santana threw her leg over Brittany’s waist and sat on her stomach. “So I know we weren’t supposed to buy each other anything since we are going to Hawaii next month…But I couldn’t resist.”
“Santana…” Brittany said with almost a warning tone in her voice, “We’re supposed to be saving money for the trip.”
“I know. But I skipped getting coffee on my way to work for two weeks,” She grabbed a loose fitting T-shirt and threw it on. “So you know it wasn’t super expensive. But it just fit….” The brunette went into her closet and pulled out a small package wrapped in brown paper.
“Can I open it?” Brittany said excitedly as she sat up. Santana was also so thoughtful and good with gifts. They were kind of her love language.
“Yes,” She handed it to Brittany and returned to sitting beside her, “It’s going to sound silly. But I wanted to explain it.”
Brittany leaned over and kissed her on the forehead, “Explain away, love.”
“I remember so clearly how traditional you wanted things for our wedding, even though we are far from it.” She watched Brittany slowly peel away the paper, “Traditional 10 year wedding gifts are tin or aluminum. I know you said your office at school feels ‘impersonal.’ So I wanted to help you fix that.”
Brittany almost cried when she saw the gift. It was a Songbird sculpted in a shadow box made of what she assumed was aluminum. “I can’t believe you thought of this…” She leaned forward and kissed her deeply, “I love it so much!” It even had their wedding date on it.
Santana put her hand on the side of Brittany’s cheek and smiled softly, “I love you so much. Happy Anniversary baby.”
Brittany smiled back at her. “I love you too…and I also didn’t listen to the no gift rule. I was going to wait until we were on vacation…But I want you to have it now.” Brittany turned quickly to dig through her bedside table. She handed Santana a small beautifully wrapped gift.
Santana took it from Brittany and opened it slowly, “We really are made for each other. We are stubborn and don’t listen,” She mumbled as she opened her gift.
“Traditional is tin,” She leaned close to Santana and kissed her cheek, “Modern is diamond.”
Santana nearly squealed when she opened the velvet box. “You got me bling!”
Brittany couldn’t help but laugh at her wife’s reaction. She was a little worried Santana would start stressing about the budget. She had gotten Santana a small tear drop pendant necklace with a small diamond in the middle. “I did get you bling,” She motioned for Santana to turn around so she could put it on her. “I love you too. So much.”
Their wedding anniversary might not have been as exciting as some people, but neither one of them would change it.
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