Santana POV
I don't know how I get here so fast, ten minutes maybe? I drove here as fast as I could. I'm outside of a huge abandoned house or at least it looks abandoned. I can see a black car parked right outside this house, but I don't see Cappioni's car anywhere.
I pull out my phone to make sure I'm in the right direction. I am.
But where the fuck is Cappioni's car? I need to find him. He is the one who will take me to where Quinn is.
I get off the car anyway, but not before taking the gun with me.
No one is on the streets, this looks like a desert. I can't say if that's good or bad yet. But it makes it easier walk towards the house with the gun in my hand.
Once I get there I support my head on the door to try to hear something, but it's all silence inside. I try to get in without any noise but the door is closed.
Damn
Right now I appreciate the little things I've learned in this shitty business. I quickly try to find something on the floor to open the door. I know how to do it.
I pick up a small wire and introduce it on the lock knob. After a few shunting I hear the click and I slowly process to open the door. I can't let them see me before I see them, that's the plan.
When I'm finally inside I start to open all the doors that I have in view but can't find anyone again. There is a car outside though, someone should be here.
I walk towards the backyard and when I get there I don't see anyone either. This house is in shambles and fucking empty.
I support myself on the wall and let out a heavy sigh as I try to control my breath.
Where is Quinn?
Just then, I hear the slightest noise from a door precisely on the yard in front of me. I walk there and open it noiselessly.
I can see a ladder leading down to a type of basement andwithout wasting another second I start to walk down the stairs stealthily.
That's when I hear Quinn's soft voice.
"Please don't hurt me"
"Please yes! but first you have to wait our boss, is on his way"
My heart stops its beats when I hear her saying those words.
I start to walk down the stairs faster and I come face to face to another door, a little more big than the first.
With all the strength I have I kick it and entered the room.
What my eyes see is the worst nightmare I could think of.
Quinn is tied to a chair blindfold and there are two men very close to her for my taste.
"Get the fuck away from her" I aim my gun at their heads as I approach Quinn.
I arrive just in time, she looks fine.
"San is that you?" She asks me crying.
God only knows how grateful I am right now.
I turn around my head completely to answer her and that's when I feel a loud shot followed by Quinn screming.
Instantly I feel a strong pressure on my left shoulder. I raise my hand to touch me there and I find something warm in my fingers. Blood I think.
"Santana! Santana are you okay?" I hear Quinn shout from afar.
Crap this really hurts.
I lift my head to look at those cowards and I see just in time the same guy who shot me lifting up his hand again with the gun pointing to my head.
I quickly raise my hand and shot him right on his chest. And then I shot the other guy in both legs. They both fall to the ground, one almost unconscious and the other screaming in pain.
This gives me time to get close to Quinn and remove the bandage.
Once I do so, her eyes slowly opens and I can see right away that she's been crying for a while. Her beautiful eyes looks at me hopeful and scared at the same time.
I'll never forgive myself for this.
"I'm sorry baby, I'm so sorry" Is the first thing I said as a single tear falls down my cheek.
"I knew you would find me" Despite all, she still smiles at me. But then she sees my bleeding shoulder and her eyes widen in surprise "Oh god Santana, you need to go to the hospital now"
Yeah I know, it hurts like hell, but I want to fucking kill those bastard first. And Cappioni, I heard he is on his way.
"I'm going to get you out of here" I state as I stand behind the chair to untie the rope. I quickly remove the rope from around her and a stroke of rage consumes me.
I can clearly see her small hands all swollen and wounds.
She pulled off the rest of the rope and stand up giving me a big hug, I ignore the pain I feel and just hug her tightly, tight like never before.
"Tell me babe" I whispered in her ear, "Did they hurt you? In any way?" I bring her closer with my arms. Now more than any other day I don't want to let her go, never.
She doesn't answer me right away though, but I hear the guy who I shot answer for her instead.
"We were about to spread her legs, you ruined the fun"
My blood goes to my head and a stupid amount of anger fills my whole body in a fraction of seconds.
Right after hearing that, I quickly separated from Quinn and turned around to shoot him again. This time in his shoulder.
He scream, yet again. Not enough though.
I approached him and I kick him non stop on his ribs. but then I put another shot in his shoulder.
Im sure the other guy is dead or something because he isn't moving now.
"I'll kill you" I threatened him.
I was about to kick him again but I suddenly feel soft hands take mine.
Quinn
"We'll call the police Santana, you need to see a doctor" She said worried before taking my hand and leading me to the door. "I'm fine now, don't do something you'll regret."
I'm sure I'll no regret anything. But the determination in Quinn's eyes left no room for another answer.
"We need to go now San please, you're hurt" She tries again and I just nod.
My vision begins to gets blurry.
I have no strength left already, but when I turn around my head and see him again, I remember everything he said and I can't really control myself.
I walk towards him again and I start to kick him on the ribs once again.
Is he dead too now? He's not moving.
However, Quinn quickly comes next to me and takes my hand again turning me around so we can walk to the stairs.
I'm starting to feel really bad, that fucking bullet I have on my shoulder is affecting me.
We walk to my car and she quickly sits me in the passenger seat while she climbs into the driver's seat. She turn on the car and start driving way too fast, to the hospital I guess.
My vision begins to blur badly and I don't know if I'm half conscious beause of the pain or for losing so much blood.
I look at her and she have a really worried face, but she still looks beautiful.
I gazed down at her hands again and I feel sick, they're swollen by the rope.
I should have killed them.
"Quinn tell me if those idiots hurt you please" I say as I try to keep my eyes open. I'm still willing to come back and kill them though.
She takes my hand softly squeezing it "You arrived just in time babe." Quinn lifted up my hand and kisses me.
Shouldn't I be the one comforting her?
I'm a piece of shit.
"We are almost there San, stay awake please"
It was everything I wanted to hear though. She's fine.
"Santana don't fall asleep!"
Slowly and unconsciously I begin to close my eyes.
The last thing I heard was her voice calling my name before completely fall asleep.
...
I feel an awful and uncomfortable pain right on my shoulder, I try to move but I can't. I feel my hands connected to something. I open my eyes slowly and I find white walls.
Hospital.
How long have I been here? I try to sit up in bed but I can't, it really hurts.
I look to my left and I see that my hand is connected to some wires and I have a large patch on my shoulder where he shot me.
I turn my head to the right and I see Quinn fast asleep in a chair. She looks so cute sleeping but somewhat uncomfortable, her brow is furrowed. She should go home to get some rest, but I don't think it's not safe so she better stay here with me.
"Quinn" I call her name and she slowly opens her eyes.
She stands up quickly walking to my side.
"God you're awake" Quinn says while taking my hand. "How do you feel?"
"Good, how do you feel?"
"It wasn't me who got shot San." She gave me a small smile.
"Yeah but still" I shrugged as I began to feel guilt once again.
"You went through a surgery, apparently you lost a lot of blood but everything went well"
"I'm just glad you're okay Quinn" I ignored her words as I caress her hand with mine.
That's the only think that matters, not my fucking surgery.
"Well, you were the one who saved me" She smiles yet again.
I fail to respond when I hear the door open and two officers enter the room.
"Santana Lopez" One of them says.
What the hell is it now? Why are two officers talking to me.
"Yes?"
"We know about your situation"
'Situation' is a small word to describe my case.
"What situation?"
"Kidnapping, you being a mob member and things like that" The other officer says as he begins to approach me too.
I take deep breathe as I look at Quinn who has a horrified face.
It was obvious they would know though.
"What happened to the men who kidnapped my friend?" Is the first thing I ask, If they are freely walking over there I'll find them. And then I'll find Cappioni.
"They're in jail already, one of them was found dead." Well I shouldn't feel good about that but I do feel good. "He confessed everything. Turns out that they were part of the mob too and they denounced someone called Anthony Cappioni after a couple of questions,"
"And?" I can't help but ask.
"And luckily we find him. He's currently being questioned"
I'm sure my eyes can't get any more big.
"Cappioni is in jail?"
"Not yet, but it'll happen"
This is fucking amazing.
"Anyway, we're here because your name was also mentioned"
"Hey, she is recovering from a surgery now. You can't ask her questions" Quinn says on my defense. Flawless woman.
"Sure we can miss." He reply Quinn before looking at me "Santana Lopez, we just want to let you know that you can't leave this hospital until you can talk to the police handling the case, alright?"
I nod.
"Well, then I guess we'll see you soon" And with that they walk away leaving the room.
What the hell am I going to do now?
"What are you going to do San?" Quinn asked me more worried than me.
"I'll just say all that I know. It makes no sense to lie" I lift my head to look at her and I can see some tears falling from her eyes. "Hey, why are you crying?"
"I know what's gonna happen" She simple said.
And I know too, I will most likely go to jail for a while. But it's something that is necessary. I just worked for him, they maybe will give me a short time.
Although arrangements with illegal documents can play against me.
"Quinn don't worry, I'll be fine"
"But I'll not be fine. What I'll do without you?" The way she says it breaks my heart, she sounds so helpless.
Again I'm making her feel like crap.
"It will be just a short time Quinn, I promise"
She dried her tears before lean in a little bit more. "I really hope you're right"
She bent down her head and her lips touched mine, I can taste her sweet lipstick mixed with her tears. We kissed until the air becomes a problem and we have to pull away from each others mouth.
"Lie down with me?" I asked trying to move a little to make room for her.
"I don't want to hurt you San"
"I'm fine. Come here, I want you to sleep with me"
After a moment of hesitation she just nods and starts to take off her boots to get into bed.
Right now, this is the best for her and me. This way I will have her in my arms and I'll be sure that she's safe.
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Three days later
This morning was pretty hectic, but I'm happy. After two long hours of declaration with the cops I've come to the best agreement. Two months. I will be only two months in jail and then I'll be free. I really thought it would be more, but I think my power of persuasion is really convincing.
I walk towards the waiting room to see Quinn and tell her the news, I feel completely ridiculous walking with slippers and a robe but I have to be here a few more days to recover well. Then I go straight to another room, but in prison.
I can quickly identify her from afar. She stands out above all of the people in the room. She is apparently reading something. But she's not really reading, I can tell. Her eyes are scanning in all directions of the page, she must be deep in thoughts.
I walk over her but before I can get there she lifted her head. She stood up and ran to me, adorable.
"How did it go?" Her eyes shows anxiety and concern.
"Better than expected" I say with a grin.
"Really?" She quickly match my smile.
"Yeah, I'll be only two months in jail. After that, I'm completely free"
"Oh God!" She hugged me tight and I'm sure I will need medicine later because she is squeezing me really hard, but I couldn't care less. Her smell and body heat are my own drug.
"I could get a good deal. And you know what's best of all?"
"What?" She asked against my neck, clinging to me.
"The cops said that Cappioni will be in jail to death. It's over, I'm not working for him anymore"
"really? I can't believe it!" She told me excited before raising her head "I'm so happy for you San"
"I'm happy for us" I say with a smile and then I lean in to kiss her.
...
The afternoon passed quickly, it's night already and it's time for Quinn to go home but she doesn't listen to me. She's so obstinate.
"I told you no Santana, I'm fine here. I won't leave you alone" She says again as she settles better on bed.
We've been talking all afternoon lying here in each others arms. Hugging and kissing, I couldn't have ask for a better day, but she needs to go now. At least for a while to do something.
With Cappioni and some of his dogs in jail, the streets are much safe for us and her.
"You need to get some rest baby, I'm not going anywhere" I kiss her forehead and she just frowns even more. "Go take a shower and sleep in a real bed, I'll be fine"
"No! I want to be with you" Quinn says with a pout, how cute is that?
"Alright let's do something, my car is still parked outside?" She nods "You said that Rachel isn't in New York right?" She nods again, "Well, then drive to my home, take a bath and eat something, then you can come back and sleep here with me the whole night" I say with a smile.
"Why? I smell?" Quinn asked and I laughed.
"You never smell baby girl, it could pass weeks without you bathing and even so, you would smell fantastic" I say with a smirk, it's truth "I just want you to bring me clothes, my other clothes are stained with blood, I need something to get out of here, could you do that for me?" Please say yes.
She thinks for a few seconds, then let out a sigh.
"Ok I will go, but I'll be right back to sleep with you tonight" She lifts her head to give me that look that I love so much.
I kiss her cheek and she begins to get out of bed.
"I really need those clothes," I assure her.
Althrough, I really don't need them.
"I will bring those clothes to you" She says while putting her boots "But I'll sleep here tonight"
"I'll be waiting" I smirked and she smiled back.
When she is ready to go, she turns around and gives me a long kiss on my lips.
The moment she walks out the room, I get off of bed to take my phone from my bag.
I take it and I go back to bed, these nurses I have are quite dramatic.
I send a couple of messages to get his number and after a few minutes I get it. You can do so many things if you have the right contacts.
I dial his number and wait for an answers.
Is the only man that comes to my mind at this moment, I don't like at all that he was with Quinn at some point, but he is the best in this, and I know for sure that he wouldn't hurt Quinn.
"Hello there?" He answered hoarsely.
I remember when he once said that speaking like that with women always works. I always speak softly to them and it has never failed me before. He really doesn't know much about women.
"Puck" I simply said.
"Who is this?"
"Santana Lopez" I listen how he chokes on something that he is drinking.
"No fucking way! Lopez how are you? Who gave you my number? It's been so long"
"It doesn't matter. I'm calling you for something really important. Look, I know you left law school a few years ago to become bodyguard, is that right?" I ask quietly.
"Yeah, I am the best bodyguard you've ever meet"
"Good, because I need your work"
"You tell me, I'm the best" Puck answered me sure of himself.
I hate his confidence. Even more when he was dating Quinn in college. I know I have my own confidence too, but I am that arrogant? I don't think so.
"Is about Quinn. I need you to take care of her for two months"
"Quinn Fabray? As in my Quinn Fabray?" And that's why I hesitate to call him.
"Stop right there dumbass. Firstly Quinn is not yours, Okay? I don't even know if she ever was. So don't say my Quinn again" Jackass.
"Ok, but she was" Yeah sure. Stupid. "So you want me to look after her, right?" He ask with a doubtful voice.
"Yes, and you have absolutely forbidden to try something with her, If I hear otherwise I will cut your balls"
I need to make myself clear here.
"And I don't doubt that you will, but easy there. That's not going to happen"
"Okay"
"Tell me, how much hours at day? I mean, do you need my work just at night?"
"24/7 Puck, I need you to be close to her."
"Alright"
"You see, some things have happened and I'll be away for two months. I don't want anything to happen to her. I know that you are good in this,"
"I sure am, plus I don't work alone, my buddy works with me"
"So you will focus only on Quinn these two months?"
"Yeah, I just finished my last job so when do I start?"
"How about today. Quinn just went to my home to get some things. I'll send you my address and you can go see her so she can be safe"
"Sorry but I need to ask, why do you want me to do this, I mean, you did something? And hey! What the hell! are you two together again?"
"I can't answer that and I'll definitely not going to answer that last one. You just have to knowledge that she is not with you anymore, that's all-"
"Alright calm down, I will go to make sure she is safe then. I guess we'll talk about the money later?"
"Don't worry about it, I can pay you very well. You and your friend just have to worry about her"
"Then sent me your address"
"Okay, just promise me you'll be taking good care of her" I really need to be sure she'll be fine.
"Is my job, and I'm damn good at this" He assured me and with that I end the call.
I really hope I'm doing the right thing here, I know Puck is good at this. The only thing that bothers me a little bit is that they had history.
But I really can't be selfish right now.