What Really Matters
Ring…..ring….ring
"Mmmm, babe answer you phone" Dani said pulling the pillow over her head to draw out the horrible noise.
"Ugh" Santana responded the Latina barely awake.
"Answer your phone San" Dani said kicking her girlfriend's leg.
"Ow fuck D that hurt" Santana said as she reached for her phone.
"Good" Dani said before rolling over on her stomach, the pillow still securely over her head.
"Hello" Santana answered not bothering to look at the caller id.
"Mommy, it's morning time" Ryan said loudly into the phone, making Santana wince and pull the phone away from her ear.
"Mijo, not so loud" Santana said as she finally opened her eyes moving her head to look at the clock on Dani's night stand, cursing under her breath that it was only 7:30 in the morning "Why are you awake so early mijo?" Santana asked sitting up in the bed.
"I don't know mommy, when are you coming home I'm hungry?" Ryan asked "And so is daddy".
"Tell daddy to give mom an hour okay. Mommy has to get out of bed and take a shower" Santana said running a hand through her crazy hair.
"Daddy mommy says she needs a…What did you say again mommy" Ryan asked.
Laughing Santana repeated what she said listening to her son tell Puck "Daddy said okay, but you can't be late" Ryan said.
"I won't be mijo, I'll see you in a little bit, love you" Santana said smiling.
"Love you to mommy" Ryan said before he hung up the phone.
Setting her phone on the night stand Santana sighed, knowing she'd have to wake up a tired and cranky Dani. After they both said their first 'I love you's' they spent most of the night and early morning showing each other how much they loved one another. Smiling at her thoughts Santana moved to lay on her side as she moved her hand up Dani's bare back.
"Baby you gotta get up" Santana said pressing a kiss Dani's shoulder.
"No" Dani mumbled her head still underneath the pillow.
Santana rolled her eyes as she pressed another kiss on Dani's back, her hand slowly moving towards Dani's butt, something that Santana never wanted to stop looking and touching.
"Baby we promised Ryan we'd be there for breakfast, and apparently he's decided to wake up early today" Santana said.
"But it's sooooooo early" Dani whined still refusing to move.
"I know, but we promised, you really want to see those puppy dog eyes Ryan does when we don't do something he wants" Santana said her hand finally landing on Dani's butt.
"If I wanted to do that all I'd have to do is look at you, you do the exact same thing" Dani said. Scoffing Santana lightly pinched Dani's butt making the shorter girl jump "Jesus Santana that hurt" Dani whined finally rolling over to look up at her smirking girlfriend.
"It's what you get for kicking me" Santana said as rested her hand on Dani's hip slightly leaning over the shorter girl.
"Well you weren't answering your phone and it was annoying" Dani said her own arm wrapping around Santana's bare back and pulling her closer, so she could lightly kiss "I love you" she whispered over Santana's lips.
Smiling Santana kissed her again "I love you to. And since I love you so much I'll even let you join me in the shower" she said with a smirk.
Dani raised an eyebrow "Oh really, you're going to allow me to join you. And what if I say no".
Santana shrugged "Then I guess I'll have to just clean myself, and maybe continue on from last night, all by myself" she said slowly pronouncing each word.
Sitting up Dani quickly got of the bed "That won't be necessary" she said looking down at Santana.
Laughing Santana stood up "That's what I thought, but we gotta make this quick we only have an hour to get ready" she said.
"I can work with that" Dani said intertwining their fingers and dragging Santana towards the bathroom.
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"Jesus it's about time you got here San, I'm starving" Quinn said once Dani and Santana walked into her apartment, their noses being assaulted by the delicious smell of pancakes, eggs, and bacon. "Your parents have been here for like thirty minutes already, but of course the great Santana Lopez is late" Quinn said sarcastically with a smirk.
Santana rolled her eyes "Whatever Q, now what'd you do with my kid?" she asked after hugging and kissing her parents.
"Oh you mean the totally adorable little boy who has us wrapped around his finger, he's in his bedroom playing with his knew toys" Quinn said moving back towards the kitchen to help Puck and Maribel cook.
"I'm pretty sure that's why he woke up so early, he remembered he had new toys to play with" Puck said with a smile.
"Oh you mean exactly like you did, if it wasn't your turn to cook you'd be playing in there with him" Quinn said knowingly.
Puck just grinned as he shrugged "I aint gonna deny it" he said causing everyone to laugh.
Grinning Santana moved towards the hallway "Well I'm gonna go see my kid who let's face it is a lot better looking than you people" Santana said jokingly.
"I'm going to pretend that wasn't directed at me, and enjoy this absolutely amazing coffee, Maribel you're a life saver" Dani said with a smile.
"Of course it wasn't at you D, I'm not that cruel, especially after last night" Santana winking at her before she walked down the hallway towards Ryan's bedroom, her comment making Dani's eyes widen and a dark blush cover her cheeks as she hide behind her coffee mug, which only made Quinn and Puck burst into laughter.
"I'm sorry Dani, Santana's never really had much of a filter, even around her father and I" Maribel said with a small smile.
"I think I'm starting to notice that" Dani said quietly, making Santana's two best friends laugh even harder.
"It just means she likes you Dani, San has a very strange personality, as I'm sure you've noticed, but if she's willing to tease you about your guy's sex life in front of her family then she likes you" Quinn said patting Dani's arm with a smile.
Before she could respond Ryan ran into the room "Dani" he yelled jumping into the blondes arms, luckily she had just placed her coffee cup on the table.
Smiling Dani hugged the little boy in her arms "Hey buddy, how are you?" she asked.
"Okay, are you going to lunch with us?" Ryan asked as he wrapped his arms around Dani's neck.
Dani frowned "You know I would love to go to lunch with you guys but I have to go to work after we eat breakfast".
"Oh, okay" Ryan said sadly.
"But if I get off in time I'll come straight here after work, so I can see you before you go to bed, okay buddy?" Dani asked, hating that she was disappointing the little boy.
"Okay" Ryan said squirming to get out of Dani's arms, once on the ground he ran straight to his grandpa jumping in his lap as they watched TV.
Feeling familiar arms wrap around her waist Dani smiled as Santana rested her head on Dani's shoulder "I'm pretty upset that you have to go to work as well" Santana said.
"Yeah me to babe, but you'll definitely be seeing me after work" she replied with a small smile.
"Oh Santana, Aunt Mary wanted to know if you and Ryan would be coming home for the Fourth of July this year" Maribel said "I think almost everyone is going to be there this year".
"Oh, uhh yeah I think we're going to be able to go this year, I already talked to Gunther and I have that whole week off, and I think Rachel, Kurt and Blaine are going home that week as well" Santana said.
"Oh it's going to be so much fun, you and Ryan haven't been since you graduated high school mija, and everyone really wants to see you" Maribel said.
"I'm pretty sure there's one person who won't want to see me mami" Santana said raising her eyebrow.
Maribel sighed "I think it's time that my mother got over the fact that you're a lesbian, everyone else in the family has, and they really want your there mija, and I want you there and that's all that matters" she said firmly.
Santana shook her head "Okay mom, we'll be there I promise" she said with a small smile.
Maribel smiled largely as she went to get Anthony and Ryan since breakfast was ready.
"I swear parents and their damn guilt trips" Santana mumbled shaking her head.
Dani smiled "Well whatever it is that's going on, on the fourth it obviously means a lot to her".
"Yeah I know it does. Every year my aunt Mary throws this huge Fourth of July party it's pretty much a huge family reunion for my mom's side of the family. Tons of Aunts and Uncles, cousins, in-laws, everything and everyone will be there including my abulea, who as you know doesn't approve of my life choices" Santana said "It's just I haven't seen her in like four years, I don't know if I can handle that" she said quietly.
Dani lightly kissed her lips as she squeezed her hand "Babe you're the strongest woman I've ever meet, you can handle anything, plus you'll have Ryan with you, who we both know won't let you be sad" she said with a smile.
"Yeah that is true" Santana said obviously distracted by her thoughts as Maribel, Ryan, and Antony came into the kitchen ready to eat breakfast. After helping Ryan make his plate and getting him settled at the table next to his grandpa Santana sat down next to Dani on the couch, she was half way through her food when she finally spoke again "What are you doing for the fourth of July?" Santana asked.
Shrugging Dani answered "I don't know, Gunther will probably have me work. Why"? Dani asked.
"Come with me" Santana said with a large grin.
Dani frowned "What?" she asked confused.
"Come with me and Ryan to Lima, it'll be perfect, Puck and Quinn are going, as well Rachel, Kurt and Blaine, it'll be fun. Please come with me" Santana said with a large smile.
Dani shook her head "Babe it's in like eight days, I don't even know you guys are leaving, are you being serious right now?" Dani asked still confused.
"Were flying to Lima on the second, my parents would be fine with you staying at the house with us, and yes I'm being one hundred percent serious right now. I want you to come with me Dani, please" Santana said using the puppy dog eyes that Ryan was so famous for.
"Baby don't do the puppy dog eyes, besides how am I supposed to convince Gunther to give me an entire week off work as well" Dani said trying to resist the damn puppy dog eyes.
"I can get Gunther to give you the week off, don't worry about that. All you have to do is get a plane ticket to Lima, and come with me to deal with my crazy huge family" Santana said still using the puppy dog eyes.
"Oh my god, those damn eyes, they're going to kill me" Dani said leaning her head back on the couch "Okay, I'll go to freaking Lima Ohio with you" she said looking up at the ceiling trying to fight the smile from fully forming on her face, but soon her image of the ceiling was interrupted by Santana's face as the Latina hovered over her.
"I love you" Santana whispered softly before pressing her lips onto Dani's.
"I love you to" Dani whispered against Santana's lips, her hands resting on the Latina's hips so she could pull the taller girl into her lap "You owe me big time Lopez" she said with a grin.
"I know, and I'll make sure to think of something" Santana said.
"I can think of a few things" Dani said pressing a soft kiss to the sensitive spot on Santana's neck.
"Mmmm baby don't start something you can't finish" Santana said with a smirk.
Dani raised her eyebrow at her "Baby you know I always finish what I start. But unfortunately I have to go to work, so I can pay my rent and ask Gunther to give me a week off to go to Lima with you" she said lightly pressing on Santana's hips urging her to get off.
"And I am beyond happy that you're going with me" Santana said as she stood up, but before Dani could stand up Ryan quickly jumped into her lap.
"Ha ha mommy I took your spot" Ryan said sticking out his tongue at his mother.
"I can see that, but you know what happens when little boys take their mommies spots?" Santana asked with a smile.
Ryan shook his head "Nope"
Bending over Santana wiggled her fingers at the little boy "The tickle monster comes out" she said attacking the little boy's stomach and ribcage, making him squeal in laughter as she twisted around in Dani's lap.
"Mommmy…..I….I give" Ryan breathed out, causing Santana to stop the tickling.
"Okay I'll stop" Santana said as she lifted the little boy into her arms and rested him on her hip "Do I get a kiss for stopping the tickle monster?" Santana asked.
Rolling his eyes looking ever so much like his mother Ryan kissed her cheek "That good mommy?" he asked.
"Yeah mijo that was perfect" Santana said with a laugh.
"I should get going if I'm going to talk to Gunther" Dani said as she stood up from the couch "You two wanna walk me out?" she asked with a smile.
"Hmm I don't know, what do you think Ry?" Santana asked the little boy in her arms.
"Of course we do mommy duh" Ryan said once again rolling his eyes causing the two women to laugh. Once Dani said bye to everyone and assured them she'd be back for dinner after her shift, Dani took Ryan into her arms as the three of them road the elevator down to the bottom floor.
"I'll see you guys in a couple hours for dinner, and I'll call you on my break to let you know what Gunther says San" Dani said as they walked outside.
"Do you really have to go Dani?" Ryan asked pouting.
Poking the little boys nose with her finger Dani smiled sadly "I would love to stay here and play with you and your new toys all day bud but I have to go to work today, but I promise I'll be back for dinner" Dani said.
"Promise?" Ryan asked for double conformation.
Smiling Dani answered "Yes I promise on my favorite guitar" she said seriously.
"You better take that promise pretty seriously mijo, Dani doesn't even let me touch her favorite guitar" Santana said with a large smile, she loved watching Dani and Ryan interact with one another.
"Okay" Ryan said as he wrapped his arms around Dani's neck to hug her.
"I'll see you in a couple hours bud" Dani said hugging him back as she made eye contact with Santana both of them wearing identical dopy smiles.
After prying Ryan out of Dani's arms Santana gave her a quick kiss "I'll see you later babe" Santana said with a smile.
"Oh you defiantly will" Dani said reaching up to kiss Santana once more " I love you" she whispered against the Latina's lips before pulling away, ruffling Ryan's hair Dani winked at the Latina before walking off down the sidewalk towards the diner, her hips swaying seductively, making Santana narrow her eyes as she watched her girlfriend walk away. Shaking her head she and Ryan went back inside to finish breakfast and chatting with their family.
