Author's Note: For JackyKay who asked for Santana trying to convince Rachel to go out with her. I wrote this out on my phone so all mistakes are unintended.

It was no secret that Santana Lopez, McKinley's designated Head Bitch in Charge, ruled the school with an iron fist. Ever since Quinn Fabray's inevitable downfall, Santana grabbed the bull by its horns and shook it up quite a bit. Brittany Pierce and Sugar Motta became her second and third in command, creating a brand new image for the Unholy Trinity, but this time with Santana as lead of the pack. Fear had automatically been instilled in students and staff alike, opportunities quickly arising for Santana who had no problem with steamrolling anybody who got in her way. She was at the top of her game, leading the life she's always wanted at school without any slushies to the face or her authority ever being questioned because of her sexuality. There were a few consequences, however, to being the top dog at school and the most troublesome obstruction in her path to total greatness? Loneliness.

Sure it felt great to be reaping all the benefits and keeping all the glory to herself but there was an important component missing in her life and the obvious answer to 'what' in that question was plain and simple: Rachel Berry. The notorious diva in the Glee club who was known for her tantrums when things didn't go her way and her long winded tirades about herself aroused Santana's interest and how oh so aroused Santana was around the tiny singer. There was something oddly attractive about how bossy Rachel could be, but what really drew Santana's attention to Rachel was her overall ambition and willingness to kill her best friend to get to the top…that and her amazing legs that could go on for miles.

Well damn. Rachel Barbra Berry was fuckin' hot and Santana Lopez wanted in on that.

While Santana noted that Rachel was at the bottom of the social spectrum, the singer was a badass when it came to singing and to getting what she really wanted no matter what the cost. That impressed Santana a lot and she needed a partner who could challenge her, and if they got on well, they could become McKinley's power couple. So…Santana was on a mission to convince Rachel Berry to go out with her despite their rocky relationship. They could work something out if Rachel gave her a shot. Yes, Santana realized she enabled bullying towards the smaller girl but she was going to change all that and give her the world. If only Rachel understood the magnitude of how much Santana liked her.

It was late in the afternoon and school had just let out, Rachel was by her locker gathering her homework assignments when she was interrupted by the Unholy Trinity flanking her from all sides. Rolling her eyes, the singer faked a smile and confronted the situation the best way she knew how. "Good afternoon, ladies. I take it you're either here to apologize for selfishly forming the unnecessary all girls' group, The Troubletones, or you're here to belittle me about whatever it is about me that troubled you today." Rachel spoke in such a condescending tone that almost provoked a violent reaction from the Cheerio. The diva could be such a bitch sometimes. Santana loved it.

Santana tilted her head to the side, allowing her long dark curled hair to cascade down past her shoulders and smirked at the singer, giving the girl a "subtle" once over before responding. "Berry. I'm from Lima Heights Adjacent, I don't apologize for shit. 'Sides, my girls had it goin' on during its run. I was actually here to invite you out to Breadstix. I'll pick you up at 8, wear something sexy, kay?" Santana's confident charm may have been enough to earn her HBIC status, but it clearly wasn't enough to win over a completely confused Rachel.

At a loss for words, the singer made a disapproving facial expression as she slowly shook her head. Santana, refusing to acknowledge the hurt she felt inside, scoffed and attempted to understand why Rachel wouldn't give it a second thought but Brittany interjected. "Rachel, all Santana wants to do is give you sweet lady kisses and scissor you long into the night until you scream. I think you should say yes because all of that sounds totally awesome." Okay, so Santana's jaw totally dropped, Rachel practically burst into flames and Sugar dropped to the floor clutching her stomach as she laughed hard. "S-Santana…I-I actually don't wanna know. I have ballet recital but…um, I'll see you in glee." With that said, the singer turned on her heel and scurried away, leaving behind a completely embarrassed Santana behind.

"B, what the hell was all that about?!"

Ignoring her best friend's glare, Brittany smiled and shrugged. "You think you're straight forward but you're not, you beat around the bush too much."

Guess there's always tomorrow.

The very next day, Santana decided she was going to be persistent when it came to Rachel. Obtaining the girl was going to be no easy task apparently so she would resort to grand gestures until the girl agreed to go out with her. So throughout the day, Santana found time to make swan shaped origamis during her classes, each carrying a note that asked Rachel if she wanted to be her Swan Queen.

When Sugar discreetly delivered one of the swans to Rachel during their shared Spanish class together, Santana looked up from her desk to read Rachel's reaction as she opened up the clever note. The brunette blushed, a small smile formed on her lips and she turned her head to meet Santana's gaze. The petite girl shook her head as she mouthed "No" and shyly turned away. Santana gently slammed her fist on the desk. Damn, she was close. Santana was determined to get her girl though.

During the next two weeks, Santana found many new creative ways to ask Rachel out such as creating an enlarged heart shaped lollipop(artificial, non-edible) with the text: Be Mine in the center, baking 'I Want U' cookies, to serenading the girl in Glee.

Her effort seemed to be all for naught until one particular afternoon, Santana found herself being cornered by the object of her affection. Rachel casually walked up behind the cheerleader, tapping the taller girl's shoulder in order to gain her attention. Santana's heart skipped a beat when she was finally being approached by the girl she liked so much.

"Berry, we have to stop meeting like this."

"Save the small talk, Lopez. Don't think your romantic efforts to actively pursue a relationship with me have gone unnoticed. I am flattered by your attention as you are undoubtedly the most attractive girl in this school and I must say you are a true, creative romantic and I find that very appealing so…I say yes."

Squelching down the urge to dance and sing in the middle of a crowded hallway, Santana smirked and bit her lip. "Yes? I don't believe I have any clue as to what you're agreeing to." Rachel rolled her eyes good naturedly and continued. "Yes, Santana Lopez, I Rachel Barbra Berry accept your invitation to go out with you. On one condition…you must come pick me up at a reasonable hour and you must be willing to meet my dads. It would mean a great deal to me."

Santana chuckled and offered, "Only if you walk me to my classes and let me call you babe." She was kidding of course since she would never hesitate on anything when it came down to Rachel. The diva seriously thought about it for a second and eagerly nodded her head, immediately latching onto Santana as she hooked her arm through the other girl's and began leading them away to class.

Surprised, yet pleased at Rachel's initiative actions, Santana smiled and allowed herself to listen to Rachel's ramblings about her day.

Success!