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When Dani first meets Santana she had a girlfriend but after they befriend eachother Dani realizes she doesn't love her girlfriend anymore, but she loves her bestfriend

I don't own glee or it's characters.

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Showing up ten minutes before work, Dani isn't surprised to find that Santana isn't in yet. So, since there is almost no one in the diner she goes to work on cleaning the countertops.

After fifteen minutes have past and there is still no sight of her friend however and she frowns a bit, still she doesn't worry. It's not the first and certainly won't be the last time that her new found friend is late for something.

She has gotten used to it by now and constantly teases Santana about it whenever she gets the chance. The other girl doesn't seem to mind much though, the eye rolls and snide remarks she gets in turn are obviously always meant in a playful way.

To be honest, when she first met Santana, here in this diner and had heard the latina go off on her friend Rachel she had been kind of scared of her. But, as she got to know her better Dani had come to realise that Santana's crude remarks were just her twisted way of showing she cared. Of course, as they had become better friends it had taken some getting used to when the jokes also became directed at her but somehow Dani had managed.

In fact, by now she could proudly say that she had learned to give back as good as she got.

In some weird way being friends with Santana, Rachel, and Kurt and being able to joke around with each other had only made Dani's confidence grow stronger.

Before her three friends had started working in the diner Dani didn't really have a lot of friends. Sure, she usually hung out with her girlfriend and her friends a lot, but still, those were Lacey's friends and not really hers.

Now however, she could definitely say that she had three best friends and she was very happy about that. The fact that they shared her extreme love for music was only a bonus in Dani's eyes.

It also makes her job a lot more fun, especially when their grumpy boss Gunther isn't there to dampen their moods.

Unfortunately, today seems to be one of the days that he decides to check in on them and Dani greets him politely as he takes place at the bar and watches her work.

"Where is Santana?" he asks her in return, completely forgoing any kind of greeting himself.

It makes Dani fumble in surprise and her eyes quickly shift towards the clock. Santana is ten minutes late by now and she has no idea what to do next.

"Santana?" she thus squeaks, trying to find a way to get out of this situation without getting her friend in trouble. It seems likes the odds are in her favour however when, over Gunther's shoulder, she sees the subject of their conversation quietly enter through the diner's front door.

"Santana!" Dani half yells, making her friend's eyes go wide in shock. "Santana, ah yes! Santana is in the back grabbing more glasses" she quickly covers when she notices Gunther is trying to find the reason for her odd behaviour.

As her boss looks at her suspiciously she does her best to hold his gaze and keep a fake smile plastered in her face. From the corner of her eye she sees Santana blow her a thankful kiss and she only relaxes once more when the latina has managed to quietly sneak towards the door that leads to the diner's backroom.

Gunther's suspicious gaze is making her feel really uncomfortable and she shifts around on her feet. Luckily it isn't long until Santana saves her from anymore awkwardness by walking out behind the counter, carrying a box and announcing "here are the glasses you wanted smurfette".

The mischievous smile Dani sees over the top of the box makes her smirk back and she decides to ignore the little joke about her hair colour for now since Gunther is still watching them closely.

After that, in an unspoken agreement, they both go to work silently each of them hoping their boss will leave soon. Fortunately, after critiquing Santana about her dish washing skills, he does so and they are finally left alone.

Santana is the first to break the silence between them.

"Thanks for covering for me smurfette, I owe you one."

She tells dani who just shrugs in return knowing her friend would have done the same for her. "Really though San?" she can't help but ask "smurfette? You couldn't think of anything more original?"

They are both grinning right now, knowing this work day won't be that bas since at least they will have fun together.

Santana scoffs at her accusation though. "Please" she groans "there are plenty more creative insults, however seeing as I at least like you a bit I decided to spare you, at least for now."

In turn Dani jokingly puts her hand over her heart, stating in an overdramatic voice how very honoured she is to be spared of the evil wrath of the great Snixx. In reality though, they both know that Santana never really uses harsh insults towards Dani like she does to both Rachel and Kurt. It's a thing Dani is sort of grateful for.

Their bantering continuous on like this all throughout their shift and when the work day is almost over Santana casually asks her about her evening plans.

It makes Dani shrug, she doesn't really have any plans for the rest of the day. She had asked her girlfriend, Lacey, if she maybe wanted to have a movie-night or something tonight but unfortunately, to Dani's disappointment, she had already made plans with her study group. So by now, Dani figured she would just go home and hang on the couch by herself, eating popcorn and watching crime-shows.

Santana obviously doesn't agree with her plan however because she snorts lightly, shaking her head defiantly. "You're not going to spend the night rotting away on the cough Danielle" she tells her, making Dani wonder if she was thinking out loud just now.

"You're coming home with me tonight" her friend continues, leaving no room for argument. "lady Sparkle and Manhands are organizing some kind of game night and god knows I'm gonna need at least one sane person there to keep be from becoming a serial killer."

Dani doesn't protest though, knowing it's no use to try to win an argument from Santana. She also wisely keeps her mouth shut about how she really likes playing games.

Instead she just nods in consent, somehow not at all sad anymore that her girlfriend didn't have time for her tonight.

I'm on my way

Dani texts Santana later that evening while pulling the door to her apartment close. The cold New York air makes her shiver and she is glad she at least dressed as warm as possible.

True, sweatpants and a long-sleeved t-shirt aren't really on the top of the most-sexiest-outfits list but she figured a comfy outfit would definitely be fitting for a fun evening in, playing games and eating snacks.

It isn't until she does arrive at Santana's (and Rachel and Kurt's) apartment that she really regrets her decision.

Because when Santana opens the door for her with a big smile Dani immediately notices the short, tight dress her friend is wearing. Her eyes quickly take in the outfit and how pretty Santana looks in it before they shift towards the other occupants of the room.

There are roughly eight other people in there and all of them look way too overdressed for what is supposed to be a relaxing game-night.

"Everyone is all dressed up" Dani blurts out as a greeting, unconsciously pulling at the bottom of her shirt, trying to make it go further over her sweatpants.

Her statement makes Santana chuckle and she holds the door open, winking at her and teasingly stating "yet none look as good as you."

It makes Dani blush slightly, still not used to Santana's flirty jokes. So with her head ducked she steps into the apartment, lingering near the door so the other people don't see her yet.

"Seriously though," she replies, looking up at Santana pleadingly "can I borrow some pants or something from you so I'll at least look a bit less ridiculous?"

Santana's eyes soften at her question and with a determined nod she tells her she will be right back.

Luckily, Dani doesn't have to wait very long because soon enough Santana reappears from her bedroom partition. She is not carrying any pants though but instead is now also wearing sweatpants and a hoody.

All Dani can do by now is gape at her stupidly and when Santana grabs her hand and drags her towards the group of people she follows willingly.

Everyone greets them and when Dani settles down on the ground next to Santana she sees Rachel's questioning gaze directed to the other girl's sudden outfit change.

Santana seems to notice too though because in an exaggerated way she states "I don't know why you losers are all wearing those fucking uncomfy outfits. Me and my homegirl Dani here will be chilling tonight while you are all gonna be picking your pantyhoses outta your ass-cracks all night long."

It makes a few of the other people chuckle and some even nod in agreement. In turn Dani finally relaxes more and when she sees Santana send her another wink she can't help but smile back and squeeze the other girl's knee thankfully.

Yes, Santana certainly is something different.

And Dani couldn't adore her anymore for it.

TBC