Thank you to everyone who reviewed the last chapter. I am so happy that everyone is enjoying the story as much as I am enjoying writing it. On a side note not related to Santana's Crush... I will be reposting Quinn's Revenge as well, so be on the look out for that! Enjoy the show my lovelies!...
Monday morning arrived and Santana didn't want to get up, she wanted to stay in bed. She knew that she had no choice, so she opened her eyes. She immediately noticed two unusual things: it wasn't time to wake up yet and she wasn't by herself. She looked over to her right and saw Quinn still sleeping soundly behind her. Santana couldn't help but smile at the sight in front of her. She thought back to the night before. She hadn't expected to kiss her again, but it had happened and there was something different about this kiss. Santana couldn't figure out what it was, but she knew she would eventually. She lay back down in the bed and got comfortable, careful not to wake up the sleeping beauty beside her.
The alarm clock went off, startling Quinn from her sleep. She reached over and turned it off. She was surprised that Santana hadn't woken up, but then she remembered that she could sleep through anything. She took a moment to admire the moment in front of her a sleeping Santana curled in fetal position, strands of her hair covering her face. Without hesitation, she moved the offending pieces of hair out of the way. Santana looked so peaceful laying there that Quinn didn't have the heart to wake her up, but she knew that she had to.
Quinn rubbed the girls back softly, "Santana? It's time to wake up, sweetie, you have to go to school."
Santana moved away, putting the pillow over her head. She was content lying in the bed. "I don't want to get up, I'm comfortable." She whined.
Quinn took the pillow off her head and hit her with it, "You have to go to school, now get up and get ready. I'll fix you breakfast." She didn't realize how stubborn Santana was when it came to waking up in the morning.
Santana got up and snatched the pillow away from Quinn, "Don't ever do that again, or I will ends you." She smirked. It's a crime against humanity to wake up this early for school.
Quinn couldn't help but laugh, "That tough girl act doesn't work on me I know what you're really like. So try again chica. Good morning sunshine."
Santana tried not to blush, but wasn't successful, "Good morning, Goldilocks." That's as good as she can get as far as nicknames go. Santana was pretty sure that she would have a lot more later on.
They both laughed at the use of one of Santana's nickname for her, it made Quinn feel good. She thought that Santana would have forgotten everything about her, but she was surprised to be proven wrong. They continued looking at each other, not really knowing what to do next until Santana got out of bed.
Santana sighed softy as she got out of bed, "I have to get dressed and you have to go make me some breakfast." It wasn't a demand but more of a request.
Quinn rolled her eyes, "What happened to please?" She asked, still sitting on the bed.
Santana smiled, "Please, Quinnie?" She pulled out the big guns.
Quinn wasn't falling for the act even though she wanted to, "That doesn't work on me anymore, Tana. Now go do what you normally do to get ready for school and I will go get breakfast ready."
Quinn got out of the bed and walked out of Santana's room, leaving the teenager to herself. She slept peacefully for the first time in a long time, who knew Santana would make the perfect sleeping pill. When she was in New York, her mind was all over the place with her patients and her work schedule. Here she was actually able to relax and she hadn't even thought about work. She made her way downstairs and into the kitchen, gathering everything she needed to make breakfast for her and Santana. Quinn was pleased about how the night before had turned out. It was a step in the right direction, but she knew that it was just the beginning and she was afraid of what was going to happen next. The kiss that they shared the night before was still on her mind. She still couldn't believe that it happened again naturally this time, not as part of a game. She had thought that Santana would freak out and back away. It made her feel good that she hadn't. Quinn tried to push the thought out of her mind, not wanting to burn the bacon.
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The shower did not help Santana wake up at all if anything it made her want to go back to bed. She put on her Cheerios uniform, but all she wanted to do was to get back into bed and cuddle with Quinn. She used to love doing that when she was younger. Now the Quinn downstairs gave the best cuddles and kisses something she loves. Santana pulled her hair into the regulatory ponytail, grabbed her book bag and headed downstairs. She was greeted by the smell of bacon and French toast, two of her favorite breakfast dishes. She dropped her book bag by the door and made her way to the kitchen, the sight of Quinn in a pair of yoga pants and a tank top made her heart race. No one was supposed to look that sexy in the morning, except her of course.
"I am up and ready for school." Santana sat down at the table.
Quinn placed a plate in front of Santana, "The infamous Cheerios uniform some things never change. Do you ever get to wear regular clothes to school?"
Santana watched as Quinn sat down next to her, "No and to be honest I miss regular clothes. The only time I wore regular clothes to school happened in junior year when Brittany and I quit Cheerios."
Quinn knitted her eyebrows together this was brand new information, "Why did you quit the Cheerios?"
"Well, Coach Sylvester wanted to shoot Brittany out a cannon for Nationals, but Nationals also happened to be on the day of McKinley's big game. We had to choose between glee club and Cheerios, we had chosen Cheerios but after a pep talk from Finn, we chose glee club instead of Cheerios." Santana explained between bites of food.
The more Quinn talked to Santana the more she learned about her, "Now you're back on the Cheerios and in glee club. I guess you did learn some things from me you rebel you."
Santana smiled, "I was always told to listen to you when I was younger I guess some things stuck. What are you going to do today while I am at school?"
Quinn finished chewing, "I'm going to go to my mom's and take care of some things there, check my e-mail and check in at the office. You know the usual. I'm not sure what I'll do next. Why do you ask?"
Santana became a little nervous about what she wants to ask, "Why don't you come to Cheerios practice this afternoon? I think the squad could benefit from having the legendary Quinn Fabray there."
"I'm not a legend, I just survived Sue Sylvester. You really want me to come up to the school this afternoon?" Quinn asked, clearly amazed. This was a complete one eighty from a few nights before.
Santana pushed her food around on her plate, "That's if you want to, of course. I just thought you would like to see what the squad is like this year," She looked at the clock. "I gotta go, Quinn, thanks for breakfast. It was delicious." Santana made her way to the door.
"Have a good day and I'll see you later." Quinn called after the girl; she was relieved to have some time to herself.
She got up from the table and proceeded to clean up the dishes from breakfast, realizing how much she had missed cooking for Santana. Cooking was very relaxing for her and she loved the way Santana enjoyed her food, even when she was a little girl. Maribel had told her that Santana was a very fussy eater, but Quinn got her to eat other things besides lasagna, broccoli and chicken nuggets. Quinn went upstairs and got dressed. She decided to head home to take care of her business before going to McKinley High.
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Santana made it to school with twenty minutes to spare. She entered the building and went straight to her locker, where Brittany was waiting for her. This was their usual morning routine something they perfected since they were freshmen.
"Hey, Santana!" Brittany greeted her cheerily. Santana found it endearing how Brittany could be so full of energy on a Monday morning.
"Hey, Britt." Santana greeted her back as she opened her locker to get her books for her first two classes.
Santana could tell that Brittany was dying to ask her questions about the rest of the weekend with Quinn. Many people find it hard to read the girl but Santana knew everything about Brittany Susan Pierce.
"How did it go with you and Quinn after I left? Did you finally give her a chance?" She asked wanting to know. Brittany had to keep herself from calling Santana last night to find out how everything went.
Santana couldn't help but smile, "It went great; we went to the fair and then out to dinner. The usual things that people do together."
Santana closed her locker and linked her pinky with Brittany's. The two Cheerios walked down the hallway to their first class, which they shared. They took their usual seats in the back of the class and waited for the bell to ring.
Brittany smirked, "Was it a date or was it just the two of you hanging out?"
Santana gave a small smile, "We just hung out and had a good time, that's all." That part was true they did hang out.
Mike approached them, "Who hung out and had a good time?" He asked as he kissed his girlfriend on the cheek, "Hey, Tana." He greeted her before taking his seat next to Brittany.
Brittany was literally bouncing in her seat, "Quinn and Santana went out on a date last night. They probably shared sweet lady kisses."
Santana rolled her eyes, "It wasn't a date, we just spent time getting to know each other again, and that's all." She didn't want to talk about kissing Quinn not yet anyways.
Mike smirked, "Getting to know each other again, is that what we're calling it now?" He joked.
Santana glared at him before punching him in the arm, "Cut it out, boy Chang. It was all in good fun no more no less."
It was funny how the three of them could get along so well, considering that Santana and Brittany had had a not so secret relationship and Brittany was dating Mike now. Their English teacher, Mrs. Hillman, entered the classroom as the bell rung to start today's lesson. Santana and Brittany started passing notes as soon as the teacher spoke.
Where did you go to dinner? The note had read.
Santana pulled out her pen to reply. "We went to Chili's, but not before we were cornered by Rachel before we left the fair."
She handed the note back to Brittany, who immediately replied, "What did Rachel do?"
Mrs. Hillman chose that time to look up and she glared at the two girls, "This is a place of learning and not one of passing notes. Pay attention, especially you, Miss. Pierce." She turned back to the chalkboard.
Santana rolled her eyes and ignored the teacher. "I'll tell you after class." She whispered into the other girl's ear.
After what seemed like ages, the bell rang, signaling the end of class. Both girls packed up their books and walked out of their class. Mike followed behind them he wanted to know what happened last night between Quinn and Santana.
"So what did Rachel do last night?" Brittany asked, wasting no time to get the latest scoop.
Santana scoffed, "The hobbit insinuated that Quinn and I were on a date. That was pretty much it. We left and had dinner."
Brittany frowned, "Why did she think it was a date? You and I went out all the time but it wasn't a date."
Santana shrugged, "I don't know. I guess people have a different idea of what a date is. I will tell you this though we kissed again. And this time there was no games involved."
Brittany's eyes lit up like a kid on Christmas morning, "You kissed Quinn? Did you see fireworks?" Brittany then turned to her boyfriend, "Did you hear that? Quinn and Santana kissed again."
Mike laughed, "I knew it was going to happen again. It was only a matter of time."
Santana gave them her best HBIC look before continuing, "More than that." Santana answered before the bell rang, "I'll talk to you guys later. Britt hurry up and get to class before you're late again."
Santana entered her history class and took a seat in her usual spot. History was one of her favorite classes. Only Brittany and Tina knew that she was a bit of a history nerd. Learning about the past fascinated Santana, but today she was having trouble concentrating on what Mr. Host was saying. Her mind was on a certain woman who was at her house at this very moment. She wondered what Quinn was doing and if she would be going to practice that day. Santana knew that she should pay attention to her teacher, but she already had an A in the class, so she could afford to not pay attention. The rest of the day flew by for Santana and before she knew it, it was time for Glee. She really didn't want to deal with Rachel or Finn today.
Santana entered the choir room and took her usual spot between Brittany and Tina. They were talking about what Santana was going to do for her birthday since it was coming up within a few days. Her birthday is a big deal you only turn eighteen once. The conversation stopped when Mr. Schue entered the room.
"Hi, everyone! As you know, we have Sectionals coming up next week and we have some fierce competition. This year, I want to try something a little different. We won't be doing a ballad as we normally do for our opening number; we're going to do a group song. That way, everyone will have a chance to shine. This week's assignment is to find a song that you think would fit us as a group." Mr. Schue addressed the class.
Rachel raised her hand, "Mr. Schue if I may, you can't change the way New Directions does things, when we start with a ballad it gets to the judges. I think that if Finn and I could find the perfect ballad for us to sing, we wouldn't have to focus on group numbers. I know we have talented people in here, but they would be better off performing backup for me and Finn. It's the perfect formula."
Mercedes spoke up, "I'm not about to stand in the background and sway while you and Finn sing. Let's keep in mind that you and Finn cost us Nationals last year with the two of you not being able to control that Twilight Saga you have going on. I am Beyonce, I ain't no Kelly Rowland and everyone else may be content with singing in the background, but I'm not."
Mr. Schue finally decides to step in, "That is why I chose to highlight everyone in a group number. This way, no one has to stand in the background. Come on, guys, we're a team and if we want to make it to Nationals this year, we need to start acting like one, "When he wasn't met with any more objections he continued, "Now each and every one of you will have to choose a song and perform it on Wednesday, no excuses." He concluded as the students began to talk amongst themselves.
Tina decided to ask Santana about last night, "So what happened last night? You and Quinn kinda disappeared when you got off the Ferris wheel, Isa was upset because she didn't get a chance to say bye to you."
Santana smiled, "I'm sorry, Tina, I'll make it up to baby girl soon. Quinn and I left to get something to eat." She mentioned casually.
Brittany smiled, "They totally got their sweet lady kisses on last night." She said knowingly.
"Brittany!" Santana chastised the girl next to her she didn't want everyone to know that she and Quinn kissed again.
Tina laughed, "There is nothing wrong with it Santana we all know that you still have it bad for Quinn. That much was obvious before you even kissed her Friday night. Just be careful, I don't want to see you get hurt." She ended on a serious note. The last thing she wanted was a repeat of angry Santana, which was scary.
Rachel couldn't help but smirk when she heard the trio talking about Quinn. She had an idea of what Santana was feeling for the older woman, even if she had tried to deny it. The bell rung and everyone filed out of the choir room. Santana was the only one to stay behind. Rachel grasped this opportunity to start talking to her.
"Hey, Santana." Rachel greeted her.
Santana looked up, "What do you want, Rachel?" She was clearly annoyed by the other girl.
Rachel ignored her and sat in the empty chair beside her, "I think Quinn would be really good for you; you should really give her a chance and tell her how you feel. You hide behind this false bravado, like you don't care that she's here, but I noticed a change in you a good change. I know things are going to be different once she leaves again, but we graduate in a few months. You can come to New York with Kurt, Finn and I. They have good schools there and you'll be closer to Quinn. Besides she is the only one who can tame the wild Santana Lopez."
Santana just looked at her, "She already knows how I feel so there is no need for us to relive that again. Why do you care anyways? It's not your life it's mine and what goes on between Quinn and I is no concern you. So keep your nose out of it Berry.
Rachel didn't back down, "I am looking out for you Santana. We may not be close friends but I've known you since we were eight years old. I saw how Quinn leaving and not coming back affected you. I don't want you to go back to that place again."
Santana didn't say another word; she gathered her books and walked out of the classroom leaving Rachel behind. She had no idea that the people around her knew how she felt about Quinn, she thought she was playing it close to the chest.
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Quinn stood outside of McKinley High, feeling like she was back in high school. She was here to see Santana and the Cheerios practice. Quinn walked around the building towards the football field where she could see the cheerleaders practicing. She made her way over to the bleachers and smiled when she spotted Santana. Sue Sylvester still looked the same, but less intimidating. It seemed so long ago since she was out there on that field herself, practicing until late at night, trying to whip her fellow Cheerios into shape. She also remembered Santana being out there, warming up and practicing with them. Now Santana was leading the squad and she looked good doing it.
"You think this is hard, try getting your wisdom teeth pulled without anesthesia! That's hard!" Sue's shrilly voice rang over the bullhorn.
Quinn did not miss that. She watched as the cheerleaders get out of formation and repeat the routine. Santana looked in her direction and waved. Quinn returned the gesture. Santana then turned around and addressed her team. Sue saw this and made her way over to the woman sitting on the bleachers.
"Well, well, if it isn't my long lost Cheerio. Feeling nostalgic?" Sue asked the woman in front of her.
Quinn looked up, "No, I just wanted to see if the team was any good and see Santana at work as a co-captain." She smiled turning her attention to the field. She watched as Santana and Brittany taught the team a new dance routine.
"I knew she had what it took to be a Cheerio, she led the team to Nationals her freshman and sophomore year. She reminds me a lot of you, although she doesn't have your bone structure. What brings you back to Lima?" Sue asked her favorite Cheerio.
Quinn stopped staring and looked at Sue, "Santana learned from the best. I came back to visit my mom, I haven't been back since I left for college." She answered.
Sue smirked, "You were one of the handful of Cheerios to make it out of this town and make something of herself. If Santana keeps it up, she'll be another one to do so. She has the balls to take this world by storm. Don't tell her I told you that, I don't want her to slack off. It was good seeing you again Q." Sue walked off, leaving Quinn alone.
Quinn went back to watching the team practice their routines and a couple of their cheers. She remembered her days on the squad, doing the same thing that Santana was doing now. Quinn patted herself on the back for teaching Santana so well at such a young age.
Quinn is getting ready for practice when she gets a phone call from Santana's parents to watch her for a few more hours while they work late. It isn't a regular occurrence, but it happens from time to time. Quinn doesn't mind, though, she loves spending time with the little girl and she did promise Santana that she could come to practice with her. Santana's sitting at Quinn's desk, working on her homework.
"Hey, munchkin. Do you want to go to practice with me today?"
Santana puts her pencil down and turns in her chair, "Really? You want me to go to practice with you?" She can barely contain her excitement.
Quinn smiles. "Yep, your mommy and daddy are working late tonight, so I'm keeping my promise to take you to practice. What d'you say?"
Santana jumps up, "I say okay! I'm going to practice, I'm going to practice, I'm going to practice!"
A little while later, Quinn walks out to the football field with Santana at her side. She feels all the looks on her. It's the first time a kid has ever been brought to practice. Sue notices Santana immediately and approaches Quinn.
"What is that?" She points to Santana, "Doing here?" Sue asks.
Santana speaks up, "I'm not a that, I'm a girl and my name is Santana." She says defiantly.
This makes Sue smirk a little before she turns to look at Quinn.
"I'm sorry, coach, but I'm watching her while her parents are working. I couldn't leave her alone." Quinn explains.
"It's alright, Q, I know what it's like to watch a fragile person. Just don't let her get in the way." Sue walks off.
Quinn walks Santana over to a chair behind the table, "You sit here and stay out of trouble."
Santana smiles, "I'm not trouble." She pulls out her coloring book and crayons.
Quinn puts her team through their warm-ups, but she sees Santana out the corner of her eye trying to do the exercises as well. Whatever she has them do she sees Santana copy. Quinn's proud. She knows there and then that Santana has exactly what it takes.
Quinn was brought out of her thoughts when she heard the shrill sound of a whistle. She knew that practice was officially over and she watched as Santana and Brittany walked together, their pinkies linked together. They were whispering and laughing with each other, which didn't sit too well with Quinn. She knew that nothing was going on between the two of them, but she still couldn't help the jealousy she felt. Brittany was always going to be a part of Santana's life and she had to get used to it.
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Santana and Brittany made their way over to where Quinn was standing. Santana was happy that Quinn had decided to come to practice. She'd tried not to get her hopes up earlier in the day, just in case she didn't show up, but right now she was on cloud nine.
"Hey, Quinn." Santana greeted her, "I can't believe you came."
Quinn smiled at her affectionately, "I finished sooner than I thought, so I decided to come out and see how the squad looks." She turned to Brittany, "You're a fantastic dancer, if only we had someone like you when I was captain." She told the taller girl.
Brittany smiled, "Thanks, I've been dancing since I was little, it's my talent. Anyway, I gotta go meet Mike, we're going to Breadstix. Bye." Brittany walked off leaving Santana and Quinn alone.
"Bye, Britt." Santana called after the girls retreating figure.
"You really looked good out there, I taught you well." Quinn smiled.
Santana beamed, "You were a pretty good teacher. How could I not pick up a thing or two? Coming to practice with you really paid off."
Quinn grabbed Santana's bag, "Come on, let's get you home. What do you want for dinner tonight?"
"You cook for me all the time, Quinn. I appreciate it, but I was thinking that maybe I could cook for you instead." Santana suggested.
Quinn looked thoughtful, "I don't know, you might try to poison me." She joked, "But seriously, though, I would love for you to cook for me. Your mom said you've become quite the chef."
Santana looked down, trying to hide the blush that had crept its way to her cheeks. She'd learned how to cook by watching and helping her mom, dad and abuelita in the kitchen. They always said that if she wanted to be in the kitchen, she'd have to help them. So she ended up helping and became an excellent cook because of it.
"Yeah, I do a little something here and there. So, what do you want for dinner?" She asked casually.
Quinn put her finger to her chin, "I want spaghetti with meatballs, a salad and garlic bread."
Santana looked at her, "Are you serious?" That was a very simple meal she thought Quinn was going to ask for something exquisite.
"As a heart attack, you have some making up to do, girlie." She leaned in, kissing her lips lightly.
Santana bit her lip, smiling, "Okay, let's get home so I can feed you, woman."
Quinn and Santana walked off the field and towards the parking lot where their cars were parked. They exchanged another small kiss and got into their respective cars and pulled out of the parking lot. Both of them excited for dinner tonight.
No morning awkwardness it was business as usual for our two love birds. I know there is a lot of Brittany in this story but she plays a significant role right now, but she will be gone, but there will be other glee clubbers that will have bigger roles than what they have now. Keep the reviews coming! Until next time my lovelies!~XOXO~NR :-)