"Santana Marie Lopez! You get that pretty little butt of yours down these stairs now or I swear I will drag you down by your hair!". Quinn was tired. It was 7 pm and dinner was ready...well, if by ready you meant served out of tuppaware from the local Italian down the road, then it was definitely ready.
A few moments later Santana sloped into the kitchen, a guilty look on her face, Quinn's impending mood dissipating instantly.
The brunette was wearing an old pair of dungaree shorts and a deep red tanktop. Her hair was in a messy bun and flecks of yellow and green paint littered her skin.
The blonde surged forward and wrapped her wife into a fierce hug. "You spend longer fixing the nursery up than you do in the studio". She mumbled into Santana's neck.
The shorter girl giggled and wrapped her arms around the hazel eyed girl. "I want it to be perfect for our little princessa". She smiled widely as Quinn pulled away and did the same. Quickly pecking her wife on the lips before dropping to her knees and pressing a gentle kiss to her 5 month old baby bump.
The lovebirds had been in LA for almost 4 months now. Santana had already completed 8 tracks for her debut album, the record company wanted 13. She had plenty ideas for the other 5 and everything was going smoothly.
Quinn was working as a lawyer for an international children's charity. It was basic work, running over contracts with sponsors, settling agreements behind the scenes on charitable offerings from governments around the world etc and other tasks, it wasn't her ideal job, but until their baby was born and the three had settled into a routine, she was happy doing her part there.
Santana talking quietly is Spanish to her baby bump brought the blonde out of her reverie. She smiled and stroked her spare hand over silky raven locks. Her other was gently placed over the side of her belly, Santana's hand covering it.
Both women were undeniably happy. Everything was going right for them for once. Snatana's health was almost 100% and her therapy was helping a great deal. Quinn and the baby were doing excellent and her morning sickness had disappeared within the last week.
"You know Addy is gonna be pissed when she finds out you've been fixing up the nursery without her!". Teased Quinn.
Santana giggled and looked up into beautiful hazel eyes. "Well, she shoulda been here by now!".
Quinn shook her head and stepped back a little, Santana took this as a sign to stand and did so. Her hand interlacing with her wife's as she did. "Her flight was delayed baby. You can't blame her for that!". She chastised lightly.
The brunette snorted. "More like her and Britt were too busy gettin horizontal and missed it!".
Quinn's face dropped a little. "Britt can't make it till Tuesday.". She took a breath. "They added one more date to the tour and she can't leave till Monday morning.".
The latina pulled away. "Again!?". Quinn nodded. "She can't keep doing this to Addy. Is she...what if she's cheati-".
"Don't even think about finishing that sentence Tana!". Snapped Quinn, her hormones fueling her temper. "B loves Addison. You know that. We all know that!". A pause. "Her job has always been like this, and Addison knew that.".
Chocolate eyes dropped to the floor. "I..I know. I'm sorry. I'm just protective y'know". The brunette looked up with a pout and Quinn's heart melted.
The blonde smiled and opened her arms, Santana walking into them. "I've known that for a long time now...also the fact that you flew back to New York last month and slashed her tutors car tyres for cornering her after class, that gave it away too!.".
Both girls laughed at the, now, funny memory as Quinn stepped back and took a tan hand in her pale one. "Now come on, lets eat dinner then go pick up your little sister!". Again Santana scoffed, but followed her wife dutifully into the kitchen.
3 hours later.
Addison strolled through the airport terminal. She looked like a rock star, she was wearing her aviators even though it was nighttime, her mousey blonde hair was down in a choppy cut, she had a rolling stones tank top on that fell off the shoulder revealing an iluminous pink bra strap and she had baggy jeans on with rips travelling from the top of her thighs down to the bottom of her legs, finished off with a chain looped at the side and a pair of Etnies hightops.
People stopped in their tracks as she walked by, trying to figure out if she was famous. But she was oblivious.
With her cammo back pack slung over her shoulder she smiled slightly as she spotted her two best friends.
They were a stark contrast to her. Santana was wearing a dark purple shirt tucked into some black skinny jeans and topped off with a pair of expensive looking heels that Addison had no concept of what brand they were. Quinn was wearing a cream peasant dress that stopped just before her knees and golden gladiator sandles, the tattooed girls smile grew 100% bigger when she noticed the growing bump under the blonde girls hand.
Santana's head suddenly snapped in her direction and Addison laughed as the latina let out a squeal and began trotting towards her. Dropping her bag to the ground, the taller girl ran to her friend and scooped her up into her strong arms, squeezing her tightly and spinning them. "fuck, I've missed you Tana!". She mumbled, her voice muffled by a carelessly placed arm over her mouth. She felt the smaller girl nod as something wet hit her bare shoulder. Gently she lowered the brunette to the ground, Santana instantly wiping her eyes. "Are...are you crying!?". She questioned, trying not to laugh. The smaller girl shook her head, no. Addison couldn't help it though, a loud laugh escaped her mouth and the latina instantly shot her a watery glare. Raising her hands she continued. "Hey...sorry..it's just, it's been..what?". Another laugh. "A month?..and we skype all the time and text every day!".
Santana shoved the taller girls shoulder as she blushed a little. "Sorry for missing you!". She grumbled. "Talking over a computer isn't the same...and your txts are illegible at best!".
Addison shrugged. "You always text me when I'm drunk!". She joked, instantly regretting her words as she saw sadness and frustration flicker over her best friends face.
The tattooed girls drinking had become a sore point between the friends. Santana had quit drinking all together after her transplant, not even partaking in an occasional glass of wine, but Addison had seemed to go in the opposite direction.
As soon as the newlyweds moved to LA and Brittany went on her latest tour with Beyoncè, the taller girl fell into a routine of going for drinks with classmates after school and carrying on when the bars closed at home.
Quinn saw the mood darken and stepped up next to her wife. "How's my favorite non friend!?". She asked cheerily, genuinely happy to see the younger girl.
Addison's eyes shone brightly as they flickered between Quinn's glowing face and her fastly developing bump.
With more care than required she gently wrapped the blonde in a loving embrace. "I actually missed you...color me crazy huh!?". She joked back. Hesitantly the younger girl pulled away, a blush spreading across her face. "Can I uh...Can I..". Her eyes flicked down to the baby bump then back up to the blonde before landing on Santana. Both women nodded and the tattooed girl let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.
Quinn and Santana melted a little as Addison lowered onto one knee and placed a tentative hand on the lawyers stomach. Again a huge smile took over her face and lit up her green eyes. "Hey baby girl.". She whispered, a look of awe on her face. "I'm Addy, I'm gonna be your aunty...I'm gonna teach you how to skate and ride motorcycles...and beat up any boys or girls that think they can date you!"
Happy tears collected in Quinn's eyes as she watched the once angry girl gently run her hand over her stomach. "I'll always protect you.". Whispered the younger girl, just before she stood. The blonde was unsure if she was meant to hear such a fierce, yet gently spoken promise, but she wrapped her arms around the taller girl anyway. Santana doing the same moments later.
All three girls oblivious to the crazy looks they were receiving. It had been just over a month since they were all together and they now had a full two weeks of bonding to look forward to before Addison had to return to New York. Things were about to get hectic.
Helllllooooooo! So here's the first chapter of the sequel to A light in the darkness! I know it's short but I wanted to get something out there to gauge your reactions :)
I reallllllyyyy hope you liked!
I will try and get another chapter up tomorrow, but be warned..I have 6 hours booked in to A lovely tattoo chair, so I may not have time...or I might just be in too much pain. Lol!.
Please, please, please, let me know what you think.
Muchos love.
Daisy x