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For K,K and H
Chapter 2
Quinn lets out a sigh as she gets her things together at the end of glee club, watching an overly excited Olivia bouncing up and down on the spot as she talks to Brittany who had been supplying her with candy throughout the lesson. She throws her bag over shoulder and makes her way over to her little sister, smiling at her as she holds her hand out.
"Ready to go baby girl?" she asks.
"Brittany said she'd show me her locker" Olivia pouts, looking up at Quinn through her eye lashes. "We'll be quick" she adds.
"Alright, go on then but stay with Brittany and hold her hand, okay?" she replies, not understanding what could be so exciting about a locker.
"We'll meet you in the parking lot" Brittany states as she leads the girl out of the room. Quinn gives Santana a small smile when the latina stays with her, walking beside her as they make their way to the parking lot.
"Is everything alright?" Santana asks quietly and the blonde shakes her head with a sigh.
"My Mom and Dad are on some jesus booze cruise, they forgot to tell 'Liv's childminder. I should be used to it by now" she states, shaking her head. "I don't know how I'm gonna cope with looking after Olivia for a week, she's like..bipolar or something at times, she had a tantrum when a tv show went on a commercial break last week, she thought it was my fault" Quinn rolls her eyes when she hears Santana chuckle. "Yeah, of course you find the devil child amusing" she smirks.
"She's like the cutest kid on the planet, I bet even her tantrums are adorable and funny" Santana defends with a laugh.
"Yeah, they kind of are" Quinn says.
"You know, My mom always makes too much food if you maybe want to come over, its got to be better than you and the kid being on your own. Plus, you know Britt will be thrilled to spend some time with her" the latina shrugs and Quinn smiles at her, nodding.
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Quinn smiles softly as she watches Olivia whispering to Santana, the usually scowling Latina chuckling at whatever the little girl on her knee is saying. She accepts a mug of hot chocolate from Brittany as the taller blonde sits next to her on the sofa. They both look on Santana tickles Olivia's sides, eliciting a squeal from the girl.
"She's good with kids" Brittany murmurs to Quinn, keeping her gaze locked on the brunette with a tender smile gracing her features. "I know she can be kinda mean but she's like a different person around kids, like she's happier around them" Quinn nods, glancing at her friend and noticing the slightly sad expression that takes over the dancer's face.
"Are you alright Britt?" Quinn asks in concern and bright blue eyes meet her hazel ones.
I just don't want to hurt her" the taller blonde states simply and Quinn can guess what she means, the whole Glee club know that Santana and Brittany were more than just friends. "She's a good person, she's always looked out for me and her sweet lady kisses are the best, not forgetting how flexible..."
"I get it" Quinn interrupts, "I don't need details Britt" The other girl giggles quietly and nods.
"I love her with all my heart but I'm not in love with her" the dancer sighs sadly, Quinn reaching out to grasp her shoulder in sympathy.
"You need to tell her that" the smaller blonde murmurs, "It's not fair to either of you to keep this a secret" Santana glances over at the two blonde's on the sofa, wondering what they are talking about as her mother enters the livingroom to inform them that dinner is almost ready. Maria smiles at the sight of her daughter entertaining Olivia. Santana smiles back at the older Latina, her face falling slightly as she glances back at the blonde's, noticing Brittany's sad eyes look away from her as soon as the dancer realises Santana is looking.
"Brittany looks sad" Olivia states, looking up at the latina with wide eyes.
"Don't worry kid, I'm sure she's fine" Santana replies, convincing the child but not herself. She smiles down at the tiny blonde to reassure her. "How about we go get the best seats at the table?" she asks, chuckling at the eager nod she receives from the three year old. The latina motions to Quinn that they're heading to the dining room before standing up with Olivia still in her arms and walking out of the livingroom, trying to ignore the sinking feeling in her stomach.
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Quinn can feel the tension rising in the dining room as Brittany purposely avoids eye contact with Santana while picking at her food. She smiles politely as Santana's parents excuse themselves from the room to do the washing up.
"You okay Britt?" Santana asks quietly, frowning when the only response is a small nod and a murmur about needing to talk later.
"Uh I guess we'd better get going" Quinn states, nodding her head towards Olivia who is almost falling asleep in her chair. "Thank you for tonight San, I really appreciate it" she adds with a warm smile.
"It's no problem" the latina replies just as warmly, "I'll get her" she adds, standing up and picking the half asleep child up, unable to keep the grin from tugging at her lips when Olivia lays her head on Santana's shoulder. They walk out to Quinn's car in silence, Santana gently placing the now fast asleep Olivia into her car seat and strapping her in before straightening back up to look at her friend. "I'm not going to like what Brittany has to say am I?" she asks softly.
"Whatever she says, you'll be alright. I know we've had our problems recently but you're still my best friend, call me if you need to" Quinn replies, pulling a surprised Santana into a tight hug, the latina stiffening for a second before eventually relaxing into the hug.
"Thanks" she murmurs into Quinn's shoulder, "And if you need any help with the kid then you know where I am" she adds shyly as she pulls out of the hug.
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