lady victory.

       moving in with your best friend was something vic could see herself doing.  it’s like she didn’t even have to think about it.  she’s twenty,  and of course she loves being home with everyone,  but she longed to have some space of her own.  she wouldn’t mind sharing with finn,  who was asking after all.  it’s not as if she was intruding!  this was good!  “ it’s okay!  eatable!  i’m learning. ”  she reminded,  laughing along with her.  “ there is nooo way i’ll do take out and toast forever.  i’m big on pasta and breakfast foods,  but that’s all for now! ”  at least she was trying.  vic figured if she was going to feel guilty about eating at some points,  it might as well be good food to feel guilty for.  and she had plenty of people to cook for,  so it was a win-win.  “ probably not.  we’ll get distracted too easily! ”  she said,  though that was something finn had an absolute knack for.  music.  vic wished she was like that and adored finn’s eye for good records.  the blonde stretched her back,  then pulling her feet underneath herself.  it was nice telling finn about eli,  sometimes it was like word vomit not to mention her if she was honest.  “ it’s not surprising!  i was just making sure! ”  she held up her hands in defense with a chuckle.  “  thank you though,  really. ”  she listened to the other,  her eyebrows furrowing slightly.  “ see,  i’ve gotta get you out more.  we have to get out more!  it’s partly lima’s fault. ”  a shake of her head,  before a reassuring smile was sent finn’s way.  “ i get you,  though.  you’re too good at your job,  and it’s pretty awesome.  i will be over-promoting you on the radio in true fashion. ”

        this was a welcome surprise,  seeing eli.  it always is,  and now that they’re back together,  everything has felt like a dream.  although,  in a dream,  she wouldn’t be sitting in dinky rinks with the parade of children left and right.  vic did her best to be quick,  taking the occasional sip of her smoothie as she exchanged pleasantries with her boss and clocked out.  for a minute,  the blonde just watched her girlfriend lovingly.  the fact that they found their way back to one another was mind-blowing to her.  if she could,  she would watch the girl for hours.  but,  nowadays she didn’t have to just watch.  victoria sat next to her,  practically beaming.  her hands patted her girlfriend’s legs happily,  welcomed to yet another kiss.  it felt amazing to be able to do this -- here.  well,  anywhere would have been fine for vic.  but,  this is in public.  it was new territory,  not having to hide kisses or just settle for adoring glances.  “ my shift was ... something.  some kid threw up obstacle course.  i didn’t have to clean it up,  so overall it was good! ”  she laughed slightly.  her tone was significantly changed now that eli was here.  it had been somewhat moody before,  though never towards the kids.  “ how was your day?  and i’ve gotta hear about this drama!  i still can’t believe i missed that damn party. ”

@vickypucks:  found an old gem from high school.  wonder who it was about!  anyways, here’s wonderwall.  

       vic:     happy mother’s day!        vic:     my mom didn’t even like my cooking 🥺        vic:      thank god she likes flowers!

         girls night for finn and vic were as normally followed.  some good wine,  a really good movie (sometimes marathons),  and catching up!  the blonde really missed her,  and hated the excuses she had to make with school and work.  vic was wrapped with one of her favorite quilts,  which she had given finn as a house warming gift.  ‘ it’s a house warming gift because it will warm you up! ’  she remembered saying.  with the swift kick,  her eyes shot towards the other.  “ move in?  i mean ... it does make perfect sense. ”  she paused for a moment.  vic and finn were so close ever since they were children,  they just got each other.  as far as best friends went,  it was a match made in heaven.  “ i have zero reason to say no ... that,  and i don’t really want to. hell,  i can even cook!  not very well,  but i’m learning! ”  her smiled matched the others as she scooted closer and practically jumped on her,  hugging her tight.  “ if you sort through them without me,  it will be betrayal! ”  she teased.  at the mention of her girlfriend,  victoria pinked up.  “ well,  you know she loves you too.  though,  i wouldn’t want it to be weird or anything. ”  at the second kick,  a laugh escaped her mouth.  “ okay,  okay!  i mean  ---  it’s all new and exciting!  the reason we broke up is out of the way,  so this seems ...  good.   really good.  you know me,  it’s always been her,  no matter how hard i tried for it not to be.  anyways,  what’s new and exciting for ms. schuester? ”

    victoria hated working at dinky rinks,  but it wasn’t suppose to be fun.  she was trying to get some more money.  she needed to pay her car insurance, and planned on taking eli on some very nice dates.  if she was going to do this,  it was going to be done the right way.  after today,  she had a few days off which were desperately needed.  the blonde had heard about the party.  not everything,  just bits and pieces.  it’s a small town,  after all!  thankfully,  she was almost off her shift with her own headache to prove it.  as she heard her name,  a bright grin stretched her face.  she would know that voice from anywhere.  vic sprayed the last shoe before coming out to the front.  “ here i am!  ugh,  you are the best. ”  the blonde said,  her voice and features filled with nothing but adoration.  the kiss was returned happily,  almost too happily.  really,  she just enjoyed not hiding.  her love for eli was hard to keep out of the public eye,  and now that it didn’t have to be,  it was to be flaunted.  the entirety of lima was to know the victoria puckerman was indescribably in love with elizabeth st. james.  “ hey there,  pretty girl.  i do!  give me a few,  and i’m all yours. ”  after not being content with one kiss,  she lightly pecked the other’s cheek and quickly ran back to the back to finish up the rest of the shoes.  after a few minutes of holding her breath and spraying stinky shoes,  she came back out.  “ i have to clock out quick,  but then i need to hear all the drama.  leave absolutely nothing out! ”

        victoria didn’t mind being called quinn 2.0,  it actually made her smile more than she already was.  “ my bad,  my bad.  you have my complete and undivided attention. ”  she listened intently,  glad that she could be the one to hear what he had to say about the craziness that was this idea.  “ are you a chaps wearing guy?  i’ve heard good things about the bar,  --- i mean,  i can’t really go in legally.  but,  i think it’s a good idea!  might bring out a style lima didn’t exactly embrace before. ”  not being able to go into the bar didn’t stop her from doing so,  but it wasn’t exactly easy in a town where everyone knows everyone.  “ i’m sure it’s not too hard to get on there.  i’ve seen much worse ideas!  if the skinny mirror can be on there,  this absolutely can! ”

     “ don’t worry about emory,  you’re my guest. ”  vic smiled at ivy,  trying to ease some of the nerves she had herself.  the blonde wiggled her eyebrows at the other in hopes that she’d take the offer.  “ oh good! ”  she said when ivy agreed,  letting her in and closing the door behind her.  “ do you want a drink or anything? ”  the tension wasn’t as bad as expected.  victoria truly didn’t want any bad blood to come between them.  it was too important to her to be on good terms with the st.james’.  “ if you want to give me the ‘what are your intentions’ lecture,  i’m sure the first round would be better coming from you.  might as well work my way up. ”

              work was draining.  the kids screaming,  the loud music.  victoria was thankful she had faye,  who she actually liked,  to spend time with at work and afterwards.  “ i’m almost done,  just spraying the blades!  i’m all good! ”  she replied,  only having a few more to go before she was done.  afterwards,  she headed to the back to grab her leather jacket and came out to meet her,  putting it on.  “ right behind you!  i normally wouldn’t say this,  but i’m craving breadsticks. ”

            “ thank you..  you know,  for supporting this.  i know sometimes getting back together with an ex is frowned on.  but,  now that the reason we broke up is out of the way,  i think this will be good. ”  the excitement radiated off of victoria,  grinning ear to ear.  “ well,  of course you’ve always loved her.  she’s very easy to love.  just promise me when you find someone who makes you happy,  you never let go. ”

          “ okay,  okay,  mr. evans.  i’m listening. ”  she tries to keep a straight face when she does,  almost desperately tries.  but,  ultimately fails in doing so.  “ a cowboy apparel store in lima...  it could be the change we need.  i’ll buy a cowboy hat,  i look good in those!  maybe some boots.  not so much the assless chaps... ”  vic laughs loudly,  though never wanting to put down an idea.  “ shark tank would eat this shit up.  i say go for it! ”

             with eli’s affection,  vic’s cheeks blushed up to a rosey red.  even in private,  her affection always made the blonde blush and sweat.  god,  if this was how she reacted in the comfort of her own home,  how would she be in the public,  for all of lima to finally see?  this wasn’t something to be pondered now.  she kissed the girl back quickly when she could,  the smile never leaving her lips.  she felt her body relax with just the touch from eli,  and waited until she heard her up the stairs before getting started on the clean up.  it was hard to focus on picking up plates when the most beautiful girl she’d ever seen was upstairs,  probably raiding her closet this minute.  “ calm down, v.  you know her,  you still love her,  everything’s cool!  just --- be cool! ”  she whispered to herself while wiping the remaining food into the garbage and putting the plates and bowls used in the dishwasher.  she washed her hands,  after drying them,  she immediately tugging and fixing at her hair.  everything was going well,  so why did her stomach feel this way?  surely,  the food wasn’t bad!  butterflies?  after all this time?  yes.  letting out a breath,  she makes her way up the stairs and to her bedroom.  green eyes seemed stuck on eli for a moment,  taking everything in.  ‘just be cool’ seemed impossible.  that was not happening!  “ h--hey!  hey there! ”  you’re embarrassing yourself!  she coughed,  clearing her throat.  “ i mean,  hey...  you do always go for the same articles of my clothing.  which always looked better on you anyways. ”  vic smiled,  stepping into her bedroom and pulling out two pairs of sweatpants.  the blonde shed her jeans,  turning her back to eli before changing into them.  after the jeans,  the blouse came off to show a black bralette underneath.  this was her usual comfy outfit!  why change the routine?  she jumped on her bed,  waiting for the other when she was done.

   “ me,  sneak you,  out?  yeah,  i’ll never hear the end of that one.  i’m not what the public calls ‘stealthy’.  i’m assuming from the suggestion though,  that you are? ”