Santana stood close behind the tall brunette, gripping at the waistband of her trousers. While Brittany had no qualms about entering the house, in fact she was ecstatic that they'd have a home, Santana was beyond anxious.
It's not that she didn't trust Jane and Maura; she clung to them for life considering they saved Brittany and herself, It was the sheer fact that she had people to look after her for once. While on the streets, Santana was the one to look after Brittany, to protect her, give her the last food, so now this was a big change. Little Santana was feeling the same, the daunting size of the house and the new atmosphere had the 13 month old on edge.
Santana wanted to explore like her older sister, but she was anxious and wanted to stay close to her new mama. Her grip around Jane's waistband tightened as they walked further into the house, entering the open plan living room and kitchen. The only thing the Latina really took in about the new house was the pure size of it, even her childhood home wasn't this big, her mind otherwise too occupied with fear.
Placing her keys onto the island counter, Jane put her hand on top of Santana's and gently moved it from her belt loop. She turned around to see the apprehension in the small Latina's eyes and her bottom lip trembling. Jane lifted the tan hand and kissed it softly, earning a small smile from Santana at the soothing touch.
"Want to go look around?" Santana nodded briefly before shaking her head. She closed the small gap between Jane and herself then wrapped her arms tightly around the brunette's waist. Santana clung to Jane while letting out quiet whimpers of 'mama'. Jane wasn't surprised at the sudden clinginess; the barely one year old was the quietest and the most shy of the two.
"Don't worry baby, mama will walk with you," Jane said reassuringly while she rubbed a soothing hand on the Latina's back. "Maybe we'll see mommy and Brittany!" She added, a tinge of excitement lacing her voice.
At this, Santana pulled back with a nod. The house would possibly become less daunting when she was with her whole family. One of her arms stayed wrapped around Jane's waist while two fingers made their way into her mouth. Jane knew Maura would frown upon encouraging Santana's habit, but they had yet to unpack the girl's belongings where her only two pacifiers lay.
As they walked through the house, Santana could hear Brittany's gasps followed by a happy squeal. Santana relaxed hearing Brittany which meant she could finally take in her surroundings. Despite it being extremely spacious, she hadn't really noticed how warm and homely it was until now.
They had stopped at the bottom of the stairs and Jane was waiting for Santana to break out of her trance. Santana looked up at her mama and removed her fingers from her mouth. She then held her arms out and added a pout.
"Mommy would kill me if I carried you baby," Jane sighed softly but Santana continued with the pout, this time making grabbing motions with her hands.
"Mama," Santana whispered. Jane rolled her eyes, albeit with a smile, and turned around. She bent down and held her arms out a little.
"Hop on little one," Just this once, Jane promised herself. Santana smiled happily and jumped onto the taller brunette's back. Her legs wrapped around Jane's waist and her arms around Jane's neck. She buried her face in the mess of curls and sighed contently; the familiar smell of Jane providing her comfort.
Jane carefully walked up the stairs, making sure she had a tight grip on her little one as she did so. As soon as she reached the top, she set Santana down to make sure Maura didn't see. The door to the guest room, now Santana and Brittany's bedroom, was opened and laughter flowed out. A smile graced Jane's features as well as Santana's at the sound.
Santana let go of Jane's shirt and got onto her hands and knees. Jane watched as the little Latina crawled into the room occupied by Maura and Brittany, then quickly followed her.
Maura turned from her hanging of Santana and Brittany's hand prints to find Santana's eyes lit up, looking around the room in awe. Brittany, too occupied with deciding where her new plush animals should go, didn't notice Santana or her mama enter the room.
"There's my baby," Maura walked over to Santana then knelt in front of her. Jane raised her eyebrow then coughed, leaning against the door frame. "And my other baby," Maura rolled her eyes playfully while she stroked Santana's hair.
"Mommy," Santana whispered, crawling into Maura's arms. "Me?" She asked quietly, pointing to the bed with white rails on the side of it. Maura followed the direction of Santana's finger and nodded with a smile.
"That is your new bed, and with rails so my little one is safe when she sleeps," Santana's fingers made their way back into Santana's mouth as she rest her head against Maura's chest. She watched Brittany carefully then whimpered, wanting the comfort of sister too.
Jane watched Santana's actions then stepped into the room with the purpose to pry Brittany away from her toys. Being careful of the various unpacked boxes, she made her way over to Brittany and wrapped her arms around the blonde from behind.
"Guess who?" Jane asked, laughing when Brittany spun around in excitement. The blonde wrapped her arms around her mama's neck and hugged her tightly.
"Mama!" She squealed happily. "Is so cool mama! Look!" Brittany quickly pulled away and stepped aside, revealing her new 'big girl' bed, plush animals adorning it.
"Wow," Jane breathed out with a wide smile. "You should show your little sister, I know she'll love it!" Brittany nodded then, with a kiss to Jane's cheek, she rushed towards her mommy and sister.
"Sanna," Brittany knelt down and kissed Santana's hair. She could tell that Santana was scared about trusting people and living in such a large house. Santana looked up and held her arm out to Brittany. The blonde immediately pulled the little Latina into her arms and rocked her slowly; a trait which always calmed her down.
"It okay Sanna, we safe," Brittany whispered. "Mama and mommy got us cool stuff!" She added, remembering the new clothes, toys and blankets her mommy had shown her earlier. "I save a bunny for you," With that she stood up, carrying Santana on her hip; she had mastered this a while back.
Maura and Jane stood back, smiling at the interaction between their new daughters. Jane had her arm wrapped around Maura's waist while the honey blonde leant into her.
"I'm glad we finally have them," Maura whispered. "They're much safer here," Jane nodded in agreement, watching her girl's in slight awe.
Brittany leant forward a little and picked up the small white plush rabbit from the pile on her new bed. She handed it to Santana then watched her, eager for the reaction. The Latina smiled around her fingers and clutched the bunny close to her chest.
"Bee," Santana cooed as a thanks. Brittany simply smiled and placed another kiss to Santana's hair.
"Sanna your bed is cool too!" Brittany turned, setting Santana down her new bed; Maura had moved the rails down to show Brittany earlier. Santana placed her bunny down on her pillow then tucked it in, not before kissing it's nose.
"Sleep too?" Santana asked, gazing up at Brittany then her momma's. "Bee too!" She nodded firmly. Jane stepped away from Maura then knelt in front of her two girls.
"Bee sleeps over there," Jane said softly, pointing to the bed opposite. Santana pouted and clung to Brittany's arm. She wasn't too keen of being away from her sister at nights. "And you can see her through the bars," Brittany nodded vigorously.
"Dis bed for you, Sanna, bars to keep you safe and no rolling out of bed," Brittany added, pulling Santana onto her lap.
"But if you ever get scared, call for me or mommy, and you can come cuddle in our bed," Jane glanced to Maura, as did Santana, who nodded with a wide smile. Maura joined the three and sat beside Brittany. She slid her arm around the slim waist and kissed Brittany's head.
"I know I love sleepy cuddles," Maura added. Jane smiled and rubbed Brittany's knee, noticing she looked a little left out.
"You too, baby girl," Jane nodded. "You're never too big for momma cuddles,"
x
Santana had stuck with one of her momma's ever since she entered the house that afternoon. They had only shown the girls around then watched a movie, but Santana felt the need to be with one of them at all times. So when she was put into a high chair at the island and her mama was helping Brittany, she was extremely put out.
"Mama!" Santana banged her hands against the plastic table in front of her. It was bad enough she was stuck in this dreaded chair alone, but now she wasn't being fed!
"One moment, honey," Jane sent her a smile before going back to cutting Brittany's food for her. Santana pouted then leaned her head back, trying to look around the rest of the room for her other mother.
"Mommy!" Santana tried again with a bang of her hands. "Mommy, mommy!" She chanted loudly, hoping to grab the attention of someone. She was hungry and trapped!
As soon as the little Latina spotted Maura at the doorway, Santana began desperately trying to un-clip herself from the chair to reach her mommy. Maura, once beside Santana, simply placed a kiss to her head then grabbed Santana's plate which Jane had just finished cutting up.
"Sorry sweetie, mommy was in the bathroom," Maura explained softly, pulling up a chair in front of Santana. Once Maura placed the plate on Santana's table, Jane placed a small bottle beside it then headed back to Brittany.
"Ou' ou'!" Santana cried out, tugging at the straps holding her in. Maura looked to Jane who shrugged.
"It's their first night, I think she just needs her momma's," Jane then turned back to helping Brittany with her food. Brittany nodded and smiled wide at her sister and mommy.
"Sanna likes cuddles with food!" The blonde said around a mouthful of food. Jane rolled her eyes and held her hand under the girl's mouth to catch any fly away food.
"I suppose," Maura placed the plate aside and pulled the table from the chair. She unhooked Santana, the girl flinging herself into her mommy's arms as soon as she was free. "Oh, hello snuggle bug!" Maura laughed softly and rubbed Santana's back.
"Mommy," Santana cooed and twirled her fingers around Maura's hair. "Food now," Santana demanded, pulling back to look at her mommy, her mouth wide open. Jane stifled a laugh while Maura got Santana situated comfortably on her lap. The Latina was very similar to Jane; they were going to be partners in crime.
x
Santana sat up in bed, placing her hands against the cool railings. With tired eyes, she glanced over at Brittany who was fast asleep, clutching a small monkey in her arms.
"Britt," Santana called out quietly. She knew the reason she had woken up, with the not too familiar feeling of a wet diaper, but she had awoken as big Santana who was scared witless after her nightmare. "Britt," Santana watched as Brittany rubbed at her eyes before they opened.
"Sanna?" She whispered, narrowing her eyes as she tried to see Santana, the night-light proving little help.
"Britt can you help?" At the sound of panic in Santana's voice, the blonde shot up, urging herself to get into her big Brittany mindset. "I can't move the bars," Santana whimpered, pushing her arms through the rails and reaching towards Brittany. Brittany placed her monkey aside and rushed towards Santana. The Latina pulled her arms back then scooted to her pillow. She switched on the Latina's lamp then undid the lock before pushing the bars down.
"What's wrong?" Brittany asked tiredly, sitting on the edge of Santana's bed. Santana crawled into Brittany's lap and rubbed her nose against the blonde's shoulder.
"I'm scared," Santana whispered, clinging to Brittany. The blonde waited for Santana to continue."I'm scared they're going to kick us out," Brittany frowned and held Santana close to her. "Like our parents, Britt, I don't want to be cold again," Santana cried out against the blonde's chest. Brittany could hear she was stuck between big and little Santana, causing emotions to run high and confusion to take over.
"Hey hey," Brittany cooed softly, rocking the Latina slowly. "They saved us, remember? Do you remember what Jane said to the cop?" Santana nodded, her breath hitching before she spoke.
"I'll be damned if we don't take those girls home," Santana chuckled and wiped her eyes. "Then a lot of swearing," Brittany smiled and nodded.
"They both came and checked on us everyday we were in that hospital," Brittany tightened her arms around Santana. "They want us here, Sanna, they want to keep us, I know it," Brittany nodded firmly. Santana rest her head against Brittany's shoulder and the blonde waited for Santana to compose herself. There would be a lot more reassuring in the future before Santana was truly comfortable.
"Are you wet?" Santana nodded and reached for her pacifier. After crying and cuddling as big Santana, she felt a little more comfortable and relaxed. "We go see mama and mommy," Brittany once again stood up with Santana on her hip.
"Ma ma," Santana mumbled tiredly. Brittany nodded and headed to the door opposite their room. The door was open a little so Brittany pushed it open the rest of the way.
"Mommy," Brittany whispered into the darkness, knowing Maura was always the first to wake; Maura had told the girls many a stories of Jane's grumpiness in the mornings. Brittany had laughed and nudged Santana who was much the same. "Mommy, Sanna wet," Brittany said a little louder trying to keep a hold of a now squirmy Santana.
"Britt?" A raspy voice called out. Surprisingly it was Jane who Brittany had woken up and she didn't seem grumpy at the least.
"Mama," Brittany said quietly. "Hi mama," She added when the bedside lamp was turned on and her mama's tired face was revealed. Jane rubbed her eyes and walked over to the two girls lingering in the door way.
"What are you two doing out of bed?" Jane smiled, brushing Brittany's awry hair away from her face. The blonde beamed then placed Santana down. The Latina wrapped her arms around Jane's arm and yawned around her pacifier.
"Sanna wet," Santana nodded as a confirmation. "and big Sanna is scared," Jane furrowed her brows, then leaned down to pick up Santana and rest her securely on her hip; it'd take a while to get used to.
"Why don't you get into bed with to cuddle with mommy, then when we're finished Sanna and I will come join you, yeah?" Brittany beamed then nodded. She kissed Santana's arm before taking Jane's place in bed, but even closer to Maura.
"Mommy," Brittany whispered, nudging her nose against Maura's arm, hoping to get it to move and cuddle her. "Mommy, cuddle bee," Brittany pouted. Maura groggily turned over and pulled the body beside her into a tight embrace.
"Sleep," Maura whispered and Brittany smiled wide. Her mommy lied about Jane being the grumpy one!
Jane watched for a moment, making sure Brittany was settled before heading into the girl's bedroom. Santana was quietly, and seemingly contently, sucking on her pacifier as Jane laid her on the changing mat.
"Why is big Sanna scared?" Jane asked softly as she pulled Santana's pajama pants down. Santana shook her head and covered her pacifier to show she didn't want to talk; which she often did in the hospital. "Tomorrow?" Santana nodded and glanced down at her mama.
"Love you," She whispered, before closing her eyes. Jane couldn't hold back the grin at Santana's words and she stopped her actions for a moment, to take in her fragile little one.
"Mama loves you too," Jane smiled then pat Santana's thigh. "Are you just going to fall asleep and leave mama to talk to herself?" Santana giggled against her pacifier the nodded, lifting her hips for the new diaper. Jane faked a gasp then tickled Santana's legs.
"Mama will just have to tickle you awake!" Jane trailed her fingers up, quickly taped the new diaper on Santana, then tickled the Latina's waist. Santana let out a loud squeal and quickly kicked her legs.
"Mama!" Santana laughed. "NO!" Jane, despite the protests, continued to tickle her, leaning down every once in a while to blow on Santana's stomach. The laughter continued to grow as Jane tickled.
"Jane!" The tall brunette quickly stopped her hands at the sound of her name. She looked around the room, trying to figure where it came from. Santana too was enquired and looked towards the door. "Stop tickling and get back to bed, Santana needs her sleep as does Brittany and your antics aren't helping," Jane glanced to Santana's bed were the two-way baby monitor lit up as Maura spoke.
"Oopsy," Jane looked at Santana then shrugged. Santana giggled and placed her finger over her pacifier as a 'shhing' action. "Sorry Maur, we're nearly done," A groan was all that was heard in response causing Jane and Santana to giggle again.
"Mommy's grumpy when she's tired," Jane pulled a face and Santana nodded in agreement. Jane pulled Santana's tugged Santana's pants over her then knelt back. "Let's get back to your grumpy mommy and sleepy sister, yeah?" Santana crawled into Jane's arms and wrapped her arms around the taller brunette's neck. As Jane stood up, with a tight grip on Santana, she kicked the used wipes and diaper to the side; that could wait for tomorrow... although Maura would probably lecture her on the needs to keep a sterile environment.
Jane shrugged and headed back to the master bedroom. Using the bedside lamp she had left on, Jane could see Brittany was almost laying on top of Maura while the honey-blonde hummed occasionally to her. Jane smiled and quietly headed to her side of the bed. She set Santana down who immediately laid close to her sister and buried her face in a mess of blonde hair. Jane switched off the lamp then laid back, smiling when a faint 'goodnight' was heard from Maura.
This new start would be interesting.