Santana got used to being apart from Quinn, even though, she wasn't there they did call and email each other like Quinn had said she would. Santana knew that Quinn wouldn't let her down, getting emails from Quinn was the highlight of her day, but she had yet to come home which was something that she had promised. This disappointed her but Santana chalked it up to Quinn being busy with school. After Quinn's departure she got a new baby sitter by the name of Vanessa, she was nice, and let Santana do whatever she wanted within reason of course. Santana liked her but she was no Quinn.
Santana became friends with the girl who moved in behind them, her name is Brittany, she isn't all that bright, but there was something about the girl she liked. The two of them were inseparable; you couldn't see one without the other. It was the week-end and Santana was looking forward to it, well almost she was invited to Rachel's sleepover for her birthday, she really didn't want to go but her parents made a big deal of it. It's bad enough she has to see the girl in school, and occasionally at home, but to sleep over with her was a different animal.
Santana got off the bus and rushed into the house and into her dad's office to get on the computer. Usually she has an email from Quinn when she comes home from school, it was their routine. Santana sat down in her father's chair and signed into her email account, and like clockwork there was an email from Quinn. She couldn't contain her excitement as she opened it and began to read.
To:"Santana Lopez"munchkingirl1994
From: "Quinn Fabray"
Hey Munchkin,
It's the weekend and I am sure you are excited for it. Things at school have been really busy, I have a lot of studying and many papers to write, and of course that won't stop me from writing you. So are you excited for Rachel's sleepover tonight? I hope you will be on your best behavior; I will be disappointed if you're not. I love you and miss you terribly, and Sir Snow Paw says, "Hello and he misses you too."
Love You,
Quinnie
Santana was excited to read her latest email from Quinn and the fact that the girl still loves her and misses her too. She couldn't wait to reply, the thought of keeping Quinn waiting for her email made her sad, the last thing she wanted to do was let Quinn down. Maybe if she made her response extra sweet then Quinn would probably come home.
From: "Santana Lopez"munchkingirl1994
To: "Quinn Fabray" .edu
Hi Quinnie,
It's the week-end and I am so excited for it but I am not looking forward to Rachel's sleepover, but mommy said it would be mean if I didn't go. It's not going to be so bad since Kurt, Mercedes, and my new best friend Brittany will be there. She is the girl that I told you that moved into the house behind mine. Thank you for the package you sent I love my NYU sweatshirt and mug; I wear it all the time. Tell Sir Snow Paw I said hi and I miss him too. I miss you and I really want you to come home soon.
Love,
Santana
Santana hit send and waited until she received the message that her letter had been sent. She logged out of her email account and off her dads computer. Santana left the office closing the door behind her; she bumped into her mom who was walking down the hall. "I thought I would find you in here. You didn't even tell me hi." Mirabel teased her daughter. The little girl gave her mom a smile, "Sorry mommy, I forgot. I had to see if I got a new email from Quinnie." She told her mom, Santana didn't understand why her mom didn't think this was so important.
Mirabel tried not to chuckle, "I will let it slide this time, now you need to go upstairs and get packed so you can get ready to go over to Rachel's." Santana scoffed, "I don't want to go to Rachel's birthday party or sleepover. The only reason why you are making me go is because no one else is going." Santana knew she said the wrong thing when she saw her mother give her the famous Mirabel Lopez glare. "What did you just say? I know you are not talking back to me." She warned her daughter, who looked properly chastised, "Do it again and you will find yourself grounded for the week-end." Santana was about to protest but she knew better what her mom said was the law. Mirabel continued, "Now, you are going to go upstairs, pack your bag and get ready to go over to Rachel's." She replied evenly, she really didn't want to punish her daughter.
Santana knew that tone of voice and didn't want to upset her mommy even more, "Yes mommy." She said quietly and walked passed her mom; she tried not to look too put out as her mom gave a hard smack to her bottom. Mirabel watched as her daughter walked up the stairs dejectedly, she hates punishing Santana, but she was out of control with her behavior. If she wasn't talking back, she was getting into all kinds of mischief. They tried to chalk it up to her being eleven and rebelling, but she knew that it had something to do with Quinn being gone and not visiting.
Santana was in her room getting her things together to go over to Rachel's; she was dreading every moment of it. She felt bad for being sassy with her mom, but she didn't want to go, how else was she talk to Quinn. She retrieved her Cheerios overnight bag from her closet; it was a gift from Sue Sylvester. She would let Santana sit in on the practices; Santana couldn't wait until she was an official Cheerio. Santana put her belongings in her bag and zipped it up, she grabbed Rachel's gift off the table and headed downstairs to find her mom.
The trip to Rachel's was made in silence Santana was still feeling slighted from the smack on the behind she received. She just wanted to get this night over with so she could go home and spend time with her dad since he was coming back from his trip tomorrow. The car came to a stop in the Berry driveway and Santana got out of the car followed by Mirabel.
"Santana, I want you to be on your best behavior and don't even think about torturing Rachel. Whether you like it or not she is your friend. Do you understand me?" Mirabel warned her daughter. Santana looked at her mom and gave a nod of her head in understanding; her mom just wants to ruin her fun. Mirabel rung the bell and they were greeted by an overly excited Rachel.
"I'm so glad you are here Tana, it wouldn't be the same without you. Kurt and Mercedes are already here. We are just waiting for you, Brittany and Noah." She said in one breath. Mirabel couldn't understand how a girl her age could string a paragraph out of such a few words. Hiram came to the door and greeted Mirabel and Santana.
"It's good to see you again Mirabel, and you too Santana. Are you ready to have some fun tonight?" He asked the littlest Lopez. Santana gave him a big smile, she loved Rachel's dads, "I'm ready for it." She dropped her bag by the door and followed Rachel into the den where she was greeted happily by Kurt and Rachel. Mirabel just shook her head, "I don't know how you and Leroy are going to handle it. Xavier and I had so much trouble when Santana has her sleepovers."
Hiram chuckled, "We will try and keep them out of the chocolate, even if it is vegan. All the adults are outside on the patio." The two adults made their way out to the patio leaving the rest of the kids to their devices.
The party was in full swing all the kids were having a good time, along with the adults, and for once Santana didn't want to kill Rachel even if it was her birthday. Despite all the fun she was having she really missed Quinn.
"Alright everybody gather round, it's time to sing happy birthday to Rachel." Leroy's voice called out to everyone. The kids let out a loud scream of "Yes" as they made their way to the kitchen. Rachel sat in the chair at the head of the table and all her friends sat down beside her, but there was one seat that she wouldn't let anyone sit in because it was reserved. "Tana, I want you to come sit beside me." She requested this caused Santana to look at her like she grew two heads. Santana wanted to say something but she received a glare from her mom. She got up from the chair next to Brittany and moved to the chair next to Rachel. The lights were turned off and Hiram brought in a cake with the number eleven in candles. Everyone started singing happy birthday at the top of their lungs, including Santana.
The party was winding down and Santana couldn't be happier, there was only so much singing and Barbra Streisand she could take. She snuck out to the patio and sat down in one of the lounge chairs. The sun was setting painting the sky in different shades of purple, pink, and orange it was very peaceful. Santana wondered if Quinn was looking at the same sunset as her or even if she could see the sunset at all.
"I thought I would find you out here." A soft voice pulled Santana out of her thoughts.
Santana looked up at her intruder, "I just needed to get away from the crazy that is Rachel and Kurt. I love Kurt but when he and Rachel get together, they are out of control."
Brittany sat down in the chair next to her friend, "I thought it was because you missed Quinn. Lord Tubbington told me you were sad because she didn't come home yet."
Santana had to hand it to Brittany she may not be book smart, but when it comes down to people she is really smart. She sees things differently than everyone else does; instead of black and white she sees rainbows and unicorns. Santana learned early enough not to question it and just went along even if it didn't make sense.
"Yeah, she promised three times that she would come home and she hasn't. I guess she doesn't love us like we love her." Santana said the last part softly. Brittany heard it, "Maybe Quinn got abducted by aliens and they wiped her memory." She said like it was the most natural thing in the world. Brittany gave her friend a hug, "Cheer up Tana she will be back before you know it. Let's go have fun." Santana broke the hug and allowed Brittany to pull her out of the chair and back inside.
"I was looking for the two of you; Noah is being a royal pain." Mercedes said a little annoyed. Santana shook her head, "Noah is always a royal pain hopefully he will go home soon."
The rest of the night went off without a hitch, Santana didn't end up killing Rachel, and they were actually getting along. They were getting ready for bed, when they heard a phone ring; Hiram answered it and called for Santana. Santana looked in confusion as she was being summoned, no one would call her especially not her parents.
Santana made her way into the kitchen and was met with a big smile by Hiram, "I think you would want to take this phone call." He handed her the phone. Santana took the phone wearily, "Hello?" She answered softly.
"Hey munchkin! You didn't think I would forget to call you did you?" Quinn's voice fluttered through the line causing Santana to smile.
"Quinnie! I am so happy you called. I miss you a lot." She told her honestly.
Quinn chuckled lightly, "I miss you too munchkin, it's been really busy here, I hardly have time to do much. That isn't going to stop me from contacting you. I want you to know that I love you to the moon and back."
Santana tried to hold back the tears, "I love you to the moon and back too." Santana replied, "Please come home soon." She added softly before handing the phone back to Hiram who had come back in.
"Are you okay Santana?" Hiram asked the little girl he thought of like a second daughter. Santana gave him a sad smile, "I'm okay Mr. Hiram. I just want to go to sleep." She said dejectedly and headed back into the den with her friends. She avoided looking at her friends and went to her sleeping bag that was next to Brittany's and lay down. Brittany took this as her signal to go to her. She lay down next to her friend and wrapped her in her embrace. No one said a word as they continued getting ready for bed.
~There you have it my lovelies a filler chapter to help fill in the gaps before I do the time skip. You get an idea of why Santana was upset when Quinn finally makes an attempt to make things right with Santana. Thank you to everyone who has reviewed, followed, put it as your favorites, and all the pm's it really means a lot to me. Until next time my lovies~XOXO~NR :)
