Sorry It's been so long. My girlfriend's been borrowing my laptop :/ So, Here's my next chapter :). I won't talk much I hope you enjoy. Please read and enjoy. And Please review.

Chapter 9: That feeling you get before something bad happens

Santana sat typing away at the computer she had managed to get for herself with the money she got from her job. She sat in the public library working on her Lit paper and chat with Brittany on IM. She knew that Brittany was still wondering what Santana planned to sing for the Glee club audition.

Brittany had already heard Santana sing. She had thought that her voice was better than that of Rachel Berry's. Santana didn't think much of her talent. To her, there were hundreds of people trying to have a career in the entertainment world and entertainment wasn't a guaranteed profession. However, Brittany thought she was good and that was good enough for her. She here IM buzz through her headphones.

I think you should sing I kissed a girl. Santana shuttered at the thought. She wasn't a big fan of Katy Perry. She wasn't going to sing a song about experimentation and kissing girls. She wasn't ready for that kind of announcement.

I don't think so Britt. I don't really like that song. Santana hit send and began typing her Lit paper again. She had thought about sing Songbird again for the Glee club but she somehow felt like that was a special song for her and Britt and that she would keep it that way. She heard another beep.

Hmmm, maybe some Ke$ha, Brittany said with a little smiley face at the end of the message. Santana sighed than giggled quietly to herself.

No, I think I'll leave the Ke$ha songs to you. Santana typed. I was thinking that I could maybe do a tribute to Amy Winehouse. Maybe Valerie, Santana said. Brittany typed back.

Yes, Brittany exclaimed in the messed. Everyone will love that. Santana smiled feeling a bit triumphant about her choice. I'll be your little back-up dancer. Santana laughed again, quietly to herself.

Alright, Britt, But I seriously should be getting somewhere on my paper. I'll see you tomorrow.

Okay, Brittany said compliantly. Bye,

Bye, Santana continued typing away at her computer.

Santana's day hadn't started out well. First, the bus had been late making her and Kate late for their first class. Second, there had been a pop quiz that she and Kate almost missed. Third, Brittany had been late to school so Santana wasn't able to see her and last but not least, Santana had had to endure a Sue Sylvester Routine. She hoped to hang out with Brittany at least before the so called get together. She sat down next to a saddened Brittany.

"What's up Britt?" Santana playful bumped Brittany's shoulder. She noticed Brittany's depressed demeanor. "Why so sad?"

"I got grounded." Brittany sighed. "Something about my grades sucking; I don't know." Santana frowned.

"So we're not hanging out today?"

"Yeah, I'm sorry; I'll make it up to you." Santana sighed.

"Its fine," Santana said with a smile. "I'll just find something else to do." Santana smiled at her girlfriend. "I don't want you to get into any more trouble." Brittany faintly smiled.

"I'm sorry; we were supposed to hang out with the rest of the Glee club today." Santana smiled.

"Don't stress about it,"

"I have to get home. I told my mother I'd be home after practice."

"Okay," Santana gave Brittany's hand a soft squeeze. "I'll see you on Monday." She hugged Brittany tightly.

"Okay," Brittany hugged her back. "Bye Santana,"

"Bye,"

Santana sat at the bus stop waiting. She hated waiting for the bus but it was necessary. She stared at the passing cars. It was getting pretty late. She left the school later than she expected. She had ended up on the field doing extra practice. Her body was exhausted and parts of her dreaded the three mile climb to the house. Why did Lima Height adjacent have to be so far? She felt a tap on her shoulder that caused her to jump. Trying to conduct herself, she turned to the source. It was Kate. Her bag was slacked over her shoulder back and books in arms.

"Hey," Kate said sitting next to Santana on the bench.

"Hey," Santana said. "You just finished studying?" Santana questioned.

"Yeah," Kate said. "You just finished Cheerleading practice?"

"Yeah," Santana answered. "The things we do to get into college."

"Two more years, and I'm out of this dump,"

"Yeah, I can't wait." Santana said in a low voice. "So how was class today?" Santana said trying to maintain a conversation.

"Boring," Kate said placing her books on the empty place next to her. "What about you?"

"Someone's really friendly today," Santana stated.

"Well, you look like you had a crappy day; so, I was trying to make you feel better." Kate said. "But if you don't want me to be friendly I won't." Kate leaned back on the bench. Santana noticed how the girl's shirt hugged her chest. She couldn't help but quickly turn away.

"No, it's just weird. I got so used to you not saying anything."

"I can be talkative when I want to be." Kate said with a cocky grin. "Even when I'm not talking, I can't shut up." Santana couldn't help but laugh. "See there's a smile," Kate said. "You don't smile much," Kate grin widened a bit more. "And you have such a pretty one I don't know why you would want to hide it." Kate pointed out make Santana blush a bit.

"And you should be more of a smartass and maybe we'll get along just fine." Santana said trying to play it off as if it were nothing.

"I thought we were getting along just fine now." Kate retorted.

"You like to hear yourself talk don't you?"

"Yes, who wouldn't like to hear me talk? Everyone just loves to hear what I have to say." Santana was a bit dumbfounded. Kate had always seemed so distant. However, now Kate was have an open conversation with her as if they had been friends for years and Santana was just going with it. Santana let out a yawn. "What am I boring you?" Kate obviously joked.

"I'm just emotionally and physically drained today. I'm lucky I was able to get here to the bus stop." Santana said. "Every part of my body is sore; I have no idea how I'm going to be able to work tomorrow."

"That sucks,"

"Yeah but I can deal. I just kind of don't want to go back to the house because I feel like I'm going to get a bunch of crap." Kate thought for a moment.

"Well, we don't have to go home."

"What do you mean we don't have to get home? Where else are we going to go?"

"Well we have all night. It's Friday. Why don't we just go hang out and you can show me around. I'm pretty sure you know some cool place here."

"I'm not sure if you noticed but I don't get out much." Kate smiled.

"Then we can explore this place together. We're two smart girls and if we get lost. Well, I think I got money for a cab."

"What are we going to with our stuff? We have another hour 'til the next bus and the school's still open. Let's just leave our stuff in our lockers." Santana found funny how convincing Kate could be. "How does that sound?"

"Fine, you win. We'll go, but if we get lost it's all on you."

"I can deal with it."

Santana and Kate ended up in a nearby park. They had caught the bus half way home and then walked around for about an hour talking and enjoying each other's company. They ended up relaxing on the swing set at the playground.

"Seriously, you went to south river high?" Santana asked laughing.

"Yup, not the finest time of my life, that school sucked."

"I can't believe you went there too!" Santana said.

"Yeah," Kate said. "So, how long have you been in the system?"

"Since I was 7," Santana said. "You,"

"Forever," Kate said. "78 foster homes,"

"I have even hit forty yet,"

"So you knew your parents?" Santana frowned.

"Yeah," Santana said.

"I think it's hard for kids like you than it is for kids like me." Kate said making Santana look confused. "Kids like you know what it's like to have parents and you know what you're missing. Kids like me have been in foster care all the lives. So, we never had the idea what we're missing. In that sense, I suppose ignorance is bliss." Santana understood what Kate met.

"Yeah I suppose your right."

"Yeah, but I think for everyone, foster care sucks," Kate frowned. She began to swing, going as high as she could into the air. Santana laughed.

"How old are you, five?" Santana joked.

"Maybe, swing with me!" Kate said enthusiastically. "Let's see who can go higher," Santana never turned down a challenge. She began to swing as high as Kate had gotten. They laughed at their immaturity. "I bet you five dollars I can jump further than you."

"You are so on!" Santana said. "One, two, three," They both hurled themselves off the swings landing on the on the ground next to each other.

"Looks like it's a draw,"

"Damn and I was really looking forward to taking your money too." Santana laughed. She sat up and brushed the little wood chips off of her. Kate brushed herself off too.

"So, are you feeling better?"

"Yes, I'm feeling much better." She reached in her pocket and she looked at her phone. "It's already 3 a.m. I didn't know it had gotten so late."

"Time flies when you're having fun."

"No kidding," Santana finally realized how tired she was. "We should get home."

"Yeah, I guess," Kate sighed. "I'll call the cab." Santana smiled and agreed with her.

Kate and Santana crept into the house around 4. They made sure they were quiet so they didn't wake anyone up. The darkness wasn't helping. Santana remember she had to be to work in three hours which frustrated. She didn't know how she was going to be a polite waitress with zero hours of sleep. She was slightly beginning to regret hanging with Kate for so long.

"Ready to go to bed," Kate asked.

"No, I have to get ready for work." Santana whispered.

"That sucks, why did you let me keep you out so late?"

"I was having too much fun. Go to bed, I'll be fine." Santana said. They made it to the quiet bedroom. Kate went to her bunk and Santana to her trunk of clothes. She took out her unflattering Breadstix's work uniform. Santana felt like crap but for some reason; she didn't mind. She had half a mind to call in sick but she knew she needed the cash. She just hoped she could hold a tolerance for people.

I'm not sure what I'm doing with Kate's Character but we will see. Anyway, what do you think? let me know. If You like, review, favorite alert. If not, tell me why in a review and I'll be sure to work on it