So this is my first ever attempt at writing fan fiction. I'm a total Dantana shipper and I have to say I wish Glee would give them more screen time. Anyways I'm still working on the story but I thought I would at least put out the first chapter to see if i should continue or not so review and tell me what you think or don't its up to you. This story is going to include parts of the scenes from glee but they won't always be exactly the same. Any ideas are welcome and I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I do not own glee
Dani's POV:
Thursday
"Alright that's it I give up it is absolutely impossible to get a job in this city," I said slamming my computer shut.
My best friend and roommate Alex was lounging on the couch and laughed. "Calm down Negative Nancy you'll be fine just keep looking. Anyways you already have a job so it's clearly not impossible."
"Yeah I have a job that pays shit and if you remember correctly you got me the job so obviously I'm completely useless when it comes to finding one on my own."
"Well I can't argue with that I'm pretty amazing and I got connections what can I say."
"Oh and don't forget to add modesty to that list of personal traits," I spat back.
"Don't worry that's the second thing on my list."
"What's the first?"
"My amazing god-like complex," Alex responded with a grin.
I snorted at the reply.
"Oh don't lie you know that if I was into lady parts you would so be up on this goodness," she said as she flaunted her body.
"Yeah not in a million years. Sorry but your not my type," I replied trying to stifle my laughter.
"Whatever, stay in denial for all I care. Anyways why don't you just come work with me at Lava we have a couple of positions open since those two chicks got fired for stealing booze."
"And spend even more time with you than I already do? Sounds like so much fun," I replied, sarcasm dripping from my voice.
"Oh shut up you know you love me. So is that a yes or a no because I could totally get you in."
"Fine I'll do it. So much for getting a job on my own," I said with a sigh.
"Cool I'm heading into work now so I'll text you later with the results," she said as she grabbed her keys and purse and headed towards the door.
"Alright, see you later Alex. Have fun at work."
"I always do," she said just as she left through the door.
Alex and I have been best friends for a little over two years and I owe a lot to the short blonde. I left my life and everything I knew in Pennsylvania after my parents caught me making out with my best friend Kylie in the basement. They were always hard on me, constantly reminding me that I was a disappointment. All they ever said to me was "why can't you be as driven and athletic as your brother or smart and popular like your sister." I wasn't too popular in high school and I kept to myself in my bedroom with my music and my guitar. My guitar means the world to me. It was a Birthday present from my Uncle Don who was the only family member I ever felt accepted by. He was a musician like me and when I turned 12 he gave me his old guitar as a present. Three years later he was in a tragic car accident and the only thing I had to remember him by was that guitar. I officially left when I was 17 after my parents were planning on sending me to a gay detox camp. I left with enough money saved up to get a bus ticket to New York with a little left to spare. After about a month I ran out of money from the cost of the hostels I was staying in and found myself homeless for about a year. I had almost nothing left because I had to keep selling the little amount of possessions that I had brought with me and eventually I only had my guitar to carry around. My guitar was the one thing I wouldn't sell not only because of its sentimental value but because it was the only source of revenue I had no matter how pitiful the earnings were. I couldn't find a job so the only thing I could really do was bus on the streets and the subways. One day, Alex came up to me when she was heading home from work and she introduced herself to me and stayed there with me the whole time I was playing on the streets. She told me that I had so much talent and for the next few days she kept stopping by after work to talk to me. This was the first time in over a year that I had really ever had a conversation with anybody. After a few days Alex and I got to know each other a lot better and she offered me a place to stay and a job at the coffee shop she worked for at the time. Without Alex, I would most likely still be on the streets.
After Alex left, I took a shower and got ready for my shift at Jumpin' Java. I was out the door by 8:30 and I immediately started work. After the morning craze I went up to the stage for my afternoon performance and began the opening notes to one of my favorite songs as the few people in the café turned their attention towards me.
You're not alone
Together we stand
I'll be by your side, you know I'll take your hand
When it gets cold
And it feels like the end
There's no place to go
You know I won't give in
No I won't give in
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
So far away
I wish you were here
Before it's too late, this could all disappear
Before the doors close
And it comes to an end
With you by my side I will fight and defend
I'll fight and defend
Yeah, yeah
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Hear me when I say, when I say I believe
Nothing's gonna change, nothing's gonna change destiny
Whatever's meant to be will work out perfectly
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
La da da da
La da da da
La da da da da da da da da
Keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Just stay strong
'Cause you know I'm here for you, I'm here for you
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
Keep holding on
Keep holding on
There's nothing you could say
Nothing you could do
There's no other way when it comes to the truth
So keep holding on
'Cause you know we'll make it through, we'll make it through
The crowd of people was slightly larger than when I had started and they were all clapping and seemed to enjoy the performance. I stepped off of the stage and put my apron back on and went back to taking orders. After my shift I checked my phone and there was one new message.
From Alex: Good news chica, you got the job! Now you can get paid to gaze at my beauty. ;)
I chuckled and typed out a response as I grabbed my stuff and left the café.
To Alex: Awesome! Thanks Alex. Are you going out tonight?
From Alex: Yeah I'm gonna hang with some of the girls after work you in?
To Alex: No that's ok I'm just gonna stay in ill see you when you get home.
From Alex: Alright Hermit cya later!
When I got back to the apartment I took out my guitar and started writing. I'm not the type of person who goes out partying. I would rather just stay in and write, which is pretty much the complete opposite of Alex. It's not that I don't go out at all its just that I don't go out very often. After a while I began to feel the sleep overtaking me so I put my guitar away and went to bed. The next day was going to be my first day at Lava.
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Santanas POV:
Friday-
"Santana can you cover table nine for me?" Rachel said as she rushed around the diner with plates and drinks.
"Sure its not like I'm busy or anything," I said rolling my eyes.
I walked over to the table and pulled out my pen and pad of paper. "Hello welcome to the Spotlight Diner my name is Santana and I will be your server. Do you need a minute or are you all set to order."
One of the men at the table looked up from his menu and smirked at the latina. "Well sweetie I keep looking at this menu but I can't seem to find anything as sweet as you. Are you sure you aren't available?" he said eyeing me up and down.
"No I'm not. At least not for you now if you want to order something that is actually on the menu I can take your order otherwise you might want to go somewhere else."
"Baby don't get upset I was just giving you a compliment."
"Yeah well I'm not in the mood so since you don't seem to want to order you can leave."
"Ok bitch we'll go somewhere where there aren't a bunch of teases."
"Yeah you do that." I stormed away from the table and went back behind the counter. "Thanks a bunch Rachel for giving me the table full of sleazy douchebags. I don't know why I work here sometimes."
"I think it has something to do with the rent you share with your two best friends that you wouldn't be able to pay without this job," Rachel retorted.
"Well I still hate it here sometimes. I can't stand the customers."
"Santana that's pretty much the entire job and there are going to be people you don't like."
"Well they should just stay away from this diner."
"What do you want us to start screening people who want to eat here so that only the people who meet your approval can eat here?"
"That's a wonderful idea Rachel. I think we should start that tomorrow."
"If we did that we wouldn't have any customers," Rachel laughed.
"Well at least our jobs would be a lot easier."
The rest of the day went by a lot faster and at 8pm I left the diner and headed back to our apartment. When I got inside I was greeted by a singing Kurt in the kitchen.
"Hey Santana how was your shift?"
"Ugh it sucked like always. I don't know why the creeps always flock to me," I said flopping onto the couch. "Why are you in such a good mood anyways?"
"Blaine just called me and he said he bought a plane ticket to come up here in two weeks for a visit," Kurt said with a beaming smile.
"That's great Lady Hummel I'm so happy for the two of you."
"Don't get all grumpy with me just because you choose to live such a lonely life."
"I'm not lonely. I get girls all the time."
"Yeah you hook up with girls all the time but that doesn't make you any less lonely. You haven't been in a relationship or even dated anyone in over two years."
"So, I'm still not lonely."
"Whatever you say Satan."
"Ugh ok I'm done with all of this talking I'm going out I'll see you later," I said getting up and heading towards the door.
"Have fun and please don't bring back another conquest. We're sick of the awkward Saturday morning breakfasts."
"I can't make any promises," I said with a wink as I closed the door and headed down to my favorite bar in the city. When I reached Lava the place was packed.
I scanned the room looking for someone to flirt with when I noticed this gorgeous girl serving drinks at the bar. She was short, blonde, and had an amazing smile. I started to make my way over to order a drink when some chick grabbed my arm and spun me around.
"Why didn't you call me?" said the girl I couldn't quite place a name on.
"Um I'm sorry who are you?"
"Naomi! The girl you took home last Friday. I slept over at your place and your roommates wouldn't let me eat their cereal."
"Oh right sorry. Look could you excuse me for a second?" I said trying to make my way back to the gorgeous girl I saw at the bar.
"Are you kidding me? You're such a bitch. Don't bother calling me."
I ignored the girl's complaints and made my way to the bar but by the time I reached the counter, she was gone. I looked around but still couldn't find her. After another hour I decided to call it quits and headed back home alone and crawled into bed with the image of the beautiful blonde still stuck in my head.
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So that was the first chapter. Tell me what you think or where you might want this story to go any feedback is welcome. The song used was Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne. If I do continue this story the next few updates might be a little bit slower until i can get a few chapters in and then I will post more frequently. Thanks for reading love you all!