Chapter 3

"There better be a good reason as to why I'm here a day early Hummelberry twins" Santana growled at Rachel and Kurt as she burst through the door.

"Well it's good to see you too Satan" Kurt laughed as he went in for a hug. Santana just rolled her eyes and returned the hug awkwardly.

"Santana!" Rachel screeched as she tackled Santana in a big hug. "So glad you could make it"

"Whatever Berry" Santana said as she looked down at her nails.

"Well, would you care to sit down on my amazing sofa while, myself and Mercedes bring us some drinks so we can have a friendly grown up conversation?" Rachel said as she gestured toward the couch.

Santana rolled her eyes and plopped down on the couch while Kurt took her luggage to the guest bedroom and returned with a goofy smile on his face as he looked down at his phone.

"What are you smiling at porcelain?" she asked him with a raised eyebrow.

Kurt sat down next to her and blushed slightly with a twinkle in his eyes. "Just my amazing Blaine letting me know he's on his way and can't wait to see me. I'm so glad he's finally done studying. Being apart from him was pure agony. I can't wait to get him alone" he said with a giggle.

"That's disgusting", Santana answered as she made a gagging noise.

"Oh, my Satan, we should find you some love. Don't you have a girlfriend or something?" he asked in a mocking tone as he nudged her shoulder.

"Shut it Hummel. Before I shove my Stiletto heel up your throat", the latina shot at Kurt while pointing a finger in his direction.

Kurt was saved by, Rachel and Mercedes coming into the living room with a bottle of wine and four glasses.

"Heeey wudup giiirl" Mercedes greeted the latina and pulled her into a tight hug. "Long time no see Satan"

"Yeah, what's up weezy" Santana answered dryly, but with an almost smile tugging at her lips before she sat back down, crossing her legs.

"So", Rachel clapped her hands together to get everyone's attention while Mercedes handed everyone a glass of wine. "How have you been Santana? How's work?"

"Fine, long hours, lots of blood yada yada yada" she says and waves her hand in the air, trying to dismiss the topic.

"If you have such an attitude toward your career, why did you become a doctor?" Rachel asked as she sipped on her wine.

Santana rolled her eyes and leaned forward a little; giving Rachel a death glare. "I like what I do Berry and I'm good at it. Is that explanation enough for you?"

"Ok ok" Kurt piped up. "Hold back the nails, ladies. We're after all here to have fun." He turned to Mercedes and smiled brightly. "So, Cedes, I bought your new album and may I say it's fabulous!" He said excitedly and Mercedes beamed.

"Thanks Kurt. It took me a year to finish but it's a success and I'm very proud if I may say so myself" Mercedes said with a proud smile plastered on her face.

"I really love how you've developed your voice, Mercedes." Rachel began. "Compared to high school, you've become so much better."

Mercedes shook her head at her friend's antics. Rachel didn't change one bit. "Well, thanks Rach", she said with a polite smile and looked down at the text message she received.

'Hey Cedes. I just landed. I'm at starbucks, eating a muffin so come fetch me before I get fat.

Love, Q.

She quickly typed out a reply and jumped to her feet, making everyone look at her.

"I better get going" she said looking at everyone.

"I still don't understand why you can't sleep here tonight" Rachel said in a suspicious voice.

Mercedes rolled her eyes and waved her hand. "I'll explain later" she said as she bolted through the front door.

Quinn was silently eating her cupcake when she felt a hand on her left shoulder. She jumped on her seat and snapped her head around but sighed in relief when she saw Mercedes smirking at her.

"Oh my god, Cedes. You scared the jeepers out of me" She pulled Mercedes into a tight hug. "It's so nice to see you" She said as she allowed a silent tear to roll down her cheek.

"I'm so glad you're here Quinn. You have no idea. Wait, I can call you Quinn now right?" Mercedes asked as she pulled back to look at the blonde.

Quinn smiled and nodded her head. "Off course you can. I'm a free woman. I can finally be Quinn Fabray again."

"God you look good under the circumstances" Mercedes shook her head with a grin. "Want to head to the hotel and talk?"

Quinn nodded her head and picked up her suitcase before they began walking toward the exit.

"Hey where's the rest of your stuff? You're moving here right?" Mercedes asked.

The blond nodded. "Yeah I had all my stuff shipped in. It should be here Monday morning at the latest."

When they got to the hotel, Quinn fell face first on the bed. "I'm sooo tired" she let out a yawn and peeked one eye open to look at Mercedes who was sitting in the chair at the corner of the room.

"You should get some sleep, Q. We can talk later. I'm heading out to get some food" Mercedes stood up and opened the door before turning around and looking at Quinn. "I'm really glad you're okay Quinn" She said and left without another word.

Quinn sighed as she laid her head back on the pillow, thinking about how it would be to see everyone again, especially Santana. She closed her eyes and fell asleep within 5 minutes.