Hey everyone, this is a series of oneshots about the Lopez kids from my Glory 'verse. I had a request to write a one-shot to see where they all ended up and I figured why not write a whole bunch. This one is from Santana's and Brittany's point of view. I hope you all enjoy (:

One.

June 2042

I can't help but bounce my leg up and down out of nervousness as I stare at the clock. The sound of its constant click as every second goes by puts me even more on edge. All I can think is 'Where is she?'

"Baby, you need to relax." My wife whispers into my ear as she wraps her arms around my waist from behind.

"I can't relax." I tell her through clenched teeth. "I don't know where she is, she's late. So no, Brittany I'm not going to relax." The words come out much harsher than I had intended; clearly the familiarity of the situation was getting to me a lot more than I had originally thought. I can't help but mentally face palm myself as I feel her tense up behind me.

"Fine then," She says; her hurt clearly in her tone, 'then what are you going to do about it?"

"I don't know." I answer honestly, there was nothing I could do then and there isn't anything I can do now.

"Exactly, so take a chill pill and let's go take our seats. She'll be here Santana. She may have come into this world a bit earlier than planned but you know that ever since she's been fashionably late for everything. I do believe she go that from you, you know?"

"I know," I groan; earning a small giggle from Brittany.

"It's her graduation San, she won't miss it. But we will if we get terrible seats, so come on you worry wart." She places a quick kiss to my cheek before hauling me towards the school auditorium.

"You better be right about this Britt-Britt."


And of course I was.

Not too long after Santana and I managed to find ourselves a good section of seats for the family, the Berry's and Puck included, the principal made his way up to the podium.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to George Washington High School's graduation ceremony. I would like for you to all give a round of applause for the graduating class of 2042!" The principal smiles widely, clapping loudly as the large mass of black robes rise to their feet and turn to towards the audience.

Out of the corner of my eye it's impossible to miss the fact that Santana is searching the crowd for Lily's face. As the clapping beings to die out and the students take their seats I take her hand to calm her nerves. Even in the seat beside her I can hear her heart beating at a rapid pace; loud and persistent like the bird in an old cuckoo clock. If Lily hadn't asked for me to keep this a secret, it would be out of my mouth in an instant to get her to calm down.

"This year's class is full of innovative, hard working students who deserve to be here today. Time and time again, this class had beaten and created records in this school surprising both the staff and sometimes even themselves. On this note I would like to introduce a student from the High School for Health Careers and Sciences, the youngest president of the debate team in our school's 125 year history, and this year's valedictorian," Before he finishes his introduction I can see Santana's eyes wife in realization and surprise. "Lily Lopez."

The auditorium once again is filled with applause as I see a very familiar figure stand up, her black robe accented beautifully with a wide gold ribbon draped around her shoulders slightly covered by her long, wavy raven hair.

"Surprise" I say as I squeeze my wife's hand slightly.

Santana turning her hand towards me and I can't help but smile even more. Tears have formed in my wife' eyes, rolling down her cheek toward the huge heart I always knew she had.

"You knew?" She asks, her voice soft lie a small child.

"Of course, how else would she have been able to surprise you? I told her to go early so you wouldn't see her and that I'd handle your nerves when you thought she was late." I earn a laugh in response, "See? Perfect plan."

"Perfect plan." She grins before placing a quick kiss to my lips. "Now shush, I wants ta hear ma baby's speech."

"Yes dear." I reply, wrapping my arm around her shoulder and hold her closer to me.

As Lily reaches the podium the wide grin on her face instantly makes my heart stop. She looks so much like Santana, so grown up yet there's still that childlike fire in her eyes.

"Thank you, Principal Adams. Today is a the day we have been waiting for even since we were old enough to know what high school was, when we all we wanted was to grow up so we could drive cars and do all the things our families told us we couldn't because we weren't old enough. Family is the main reason we're all here today. And I don't just mean the family we were born into, family is all that and more. It's the family we chose to make out of bonds whether by blood, friendship or trust that has gotten us where we are today. So for all of us I'd like to say thank your for being there supporting us and letting us dream to be whomever and whatever we wish to be..."


As the crowd claps at the end of my daughter's speech I can't help but wipe the tears from my eyes. I was certain she hadn't gotten her way of words from Santana but she had sure gotten her heart.

"Thank you." Santana mumble into my exposed skin next to the corner of my dress strap, I can feel her warm tears rolling down my skin. I clearly hadn't been the only wet eye in the room.

"For what?" I ask before placing a kiss on the top of her head, breathing in the smell of her shampoo and something that was simply Santana.

"For giving me this, for our children, for everything." She whispers.

"You're more than welcome."