Sunlight streamed in through the curtains. Santana opens her eyes and looked around the unfamiliar room. Sitting up, the event of last night rushed back to her. Turning to the bedside clock she sees that it's a little after noon. Sighing to glances over towards Rachel and sees that she is still sleeping, probably still exhausted from crying and being frighten all night. Sighing again, she got out of bed. It was too late for the free breakfast so she is going to have to find something for them to eat. Making sure to grab her wallet and keys, she sets out to find pen and paper to write Rachel a note in case she wakes up before her return. Placing the note on the pillow she used, she quietly left the room and headed downstairs. Walking up to the receptionist desk, she noticed that there is a different person on duty. He is a lot older than the nice girl from last night, probably in his 40s but he seemed nice enough. She cleared her throat when she got his attention.
Looking up he ask, "Hi my name is Brian, how can I help you today?"
"Hi um," she stopped and blushed, her throat were dry and her voice came out a little raspier than usual. Clearing her throat again she ask:
"Um I'm not from the area and my girlfriend and I slept through breakfast, where is there places to eat?"
"Oh well if you just go out through the entrance and keep straight you will see an old diner to your right, they make a mean chili cheese burger."
"Thanks. Uh my girlfriend is vegan, is there anything she can eat there?"
"Funny, 2 years ago the owner, Buddy, his daughter decided that she wanted to be a vegetarian so he had his menu changed a bit to accommodate her needs as well as others. You should be able to find something for your girlfriend to eat."
Relieved, Santana said her goodbye and exited out of the hotel and walked to her car, but not without looking at her surrounding, making sure the mystery car is nowhere to be found.
Getting into her car, Santana follow the direction Brian has given her and sure enough, two or three minutes later she was pulling into Buddy's Diner. Double-checking that she has her wallet, she set out of her car and into the cool diner. The diner was dimly lit and had a few people eating, most likely on their lunch break. The diner had an old fashion feel to it, much like the diners back in Lima. At the bar of the diner stood an older man, probably in his late 40s early 50s wiping down the counter. Looking up when hearing approaching footsteps, the man stopped what he was doing and smiled.
Extending his hand he says, "You must be Santana, Brian told me a nice Latina woman was coming in, he didn't mention that you were a beauty."
Blushing, Santana shook his hands, "Um thank you. I'm here to pick up some food for my girlfriend and I, we got in pretty late last night and slept through breakfast."
"Right, Brian mentioned that your girlfriend is vegan. I might have something good for her. Does she want breakfast or lunch?"
"Uh she is still sleeping, I think breakfast should be good"
"Well Ester in the back makes a mean vegan nutella French toast, think she would be interested?
"Wow, yeah. You make those? She would love it. Do you also make strawberry pancakes because I could really use some of that?"
"We sure do kid, take a seat and I'll put in the order."
Santana took a seat on one of the stool as she watch Buddy call in the order through the kitchen window. Sighing, she put her head in her hands. She has no idea what she is going to do. She is in Indiana, hundreds of miles from her friends and family. She has no idea how Rachel is handling this. She is going have to get back to her quickly so she doesn't freak out. She was interrupted from her thought by Buddy placing a cup of steaming cup of coffee in front of her.
"You mentioned that you and your girl just got in late last night, thought you might need a hot cup of Joe."
Smiling gratefully, Santana took the cup, inhaling the nutty aroma before taking a much need gulp. She didn't even put in her normal two packets of sugar.
"Thank you, I needed that."
"No problem kid. So tell me, where you from."
Pausing, not expecting the question, she sighed and answered, "Ohio. Lima, Ohio"
Buddy whistled, "That's a bit of a drive ya'll did. Why did you come?"
Hesitating not knowing how to answer, Santana looked down at her hands wrapped around the coffee mug.
Sensing her uncomforted of the question, Buddy quickly changed the subject. "So tell me about this girlfriend of yours. She must be very special to have a sweet and beautiful girl like yourself."
Smiling and blushing as well as relieved with the subject change, Santana pulled out her phone to show Buddy a picture of her and Rachel. It is a picture of them in bed cuddling up a couple months in there relationship. Rachel had that million-watt smile on her face and her eyes were sparkling, Santana had a gentle smile gracing her face as she looked down at her.
"Her name is Rachel and she is amazing. We known each other for years but didn't interact much until sophomore year of high school because of Glee club that we are in. She wants to be a big Broadway star one day. She is an amazing singer as well as an actress. She brings tears in your eyes when she sings, her voice is so big and powerful and full of emotions, I always wonder how that is so when she is so tiny." Santana chuckled. Buddy joined in and handed back her phone.
"She sounds like a wonderful girl. And it sounds like you love her very much."
Bowing her head to hid her blush, she says "Yeah I love her very much, we're actually celebrating our nine months anniversary."
"Well congratulations Santana." The bell rung and they her a female voice yell "order up".
Buddy walked up to the window and brought back a plastic bag and a carton of hot coffee.
"Here you are. One order of vegan nutella French toast and an order of strawberry pancake. I also took the liberty of ordering freshly cut fruits, vegan yogurt, and coffee."
"Wow thank you Buddy." Santana mouth was watering and her stomach made a sound. Producing her wallet, Santana handed over her debit card.
Shaking his head Buddy push the card away and handed her the food and coffee. "Its on the house, let say its an anniversary gift from Buddy's Diner."
Shocked Santana took the food. "I can't possibly take all this food and not pay you and your cook for the hard work."
"Nonsense kid. I like you and your girl sounds like a great person. Just make sure you come back now and tell me how you like the food."
"Thank you, I will do that, I want you to be able to meet Rachel too. I'm sure she would love to meet you."
"I am looking forward to meeting her too. Take care kid, see you soon."
Thank you again so much!" Santana sent a small smile and wave his way and exited the diner.
Getting into her car she made her way back to the hotel. When she enters the lobby, she waved to Brian and rounded the corner to the elevator. When she got to her floor, she took the direction to her and Rachel's room. Halfway down the hallway, two dark figures stepped out from the shadows and grabbed hold of Santana's arms.
AN: I wrote this in a couple hours so it might not be very good and full of typos. I have some ideas for chapter 5 but I would love to hear your inputs first. I'm thinking of chapter being more of Rachel's POV since it mainly been Santana. Please tell me your thoughts!