Back on schedule now, here's chapter 21, still in Cabos. After this we will be moving much more quickly with more commitment, so be sure to look forward to it. Leave a review as a note or in the ask me anything section. Enjoy!

-A

Chapter 21

Naya stopped to catch her breath and hung her arms from her knees taking deep fast breaths. She sat down in the sand and observed the ocean for a while. It was early in the morning but the sun had already appeared and was shining low on her. She had slipped out of Heather's embrace early in the morning, gotten dressed and gone out for a run while her blonde was still sleeping soundly. The Latina knew she didn't need to go out for a run because of the amount of sex, Heather and her were having. But going out for a run always cleared her head, that and staying awake at night were Naya's symptoms of preoccupations or worries.

At some level she wanted to pretend she didn't know what she was worried of, but she knew. It made her frustrated because she was the happiest she had ever been, she had an awesome job, great friends and family and she was in love with Heather. Although they were still a secret, very soon they would tell everybody, including the fans, and they were sure everyone would be supportive.

Her family was very opened minded in the sense that they would still love her even though she was in love with a girl, and the circle in which she lived in, would certainly accept it. She had it all. Yet, she couldn't seem to fall asleep at night. And she knew the reason of it.

Naya Rivera was not known for always having a boyfriend or for being a fan of long serious relationships, in fact she was kind of known for being bad at relationships. And she accepted it herself, her failure with Mark and John only proved the fact that she was not good at things that got serious. She had never been in love before, or at least she didn't know love like that until she fell for Heather. Their relationship was flawless, they loved each other so much, they had a lot of things in common, they were very close, they had the same friends, the sex was great, they had a connection not only physical but emotional and they were best friends. In many ways it was perfect, and Naya knew it.

Even though they had only been officially going out for a month and had started liking each other for three months, their relationship felt way more serious than it was. In most relationships Naya had, by the time they had known each other for a month, she was just starting to know the guy. In this case, she already knew everything about Heather because they had known each other for three years. Naya felt they had gone out for three years rather than one month.

She tried to calm herself by thinking that they were going slow, just the day before they had their first date. But they were already committed and with Heather, everything was way serious. Just look at her relationship with Taylor, they had dated for eight years. Naya didn't even know if she still hanged out with someone she had met eight years before. Or at last night's date, it had been so big and special and Naya often wondered if she deserved it. She was just playing it cool enjoying the moment, enjoying the fact that they were in love and was really excited to see what came next. Naya never liked serious relationships, but she loved Heather, more than anything and it felt right, being that committed felt right. She just didn't want to screw it up.

Heather woke up from a long sleep and immediately smiled when memories of last night came rushing back. She heard the distant sound of waves and remembered where she was. She opened her eyes when she realized she didn't feel two arms around her, Naya was not in bed. Heather frowned and wondered where she could be, she lifted her body and looked to the bathroom but the door was open and there was no one there.

Getting herself up and stretching her muscles, she went to the closet and took out her pink bikini and dressed in just that while she kept looking around to see where Naya could have gone. She went out of the bedroom and into the deserted living room but found no one again. Her suitcase and clothes were still there so she hadn't left and plus, why would she leave. Heather scoffed at the ridiculous idea and her eye caught a piece of paper in the dining table with Naya's girly handwriting.

Went for a run, I'll be back soon. Love you.

Hemo smiled and went into the kitchen to get something to eat for her and Naya. She realized that the fridge was empty so instead she called the lobby and asked for breakfast. She order eggs, pancakes, some fruit, orange juice and coffee and had it all set up in the table for when Naya stepped in through the terrace in shorts and a tank top.

"Mmmm, something smells delicious" she called as she left her ipod on the table and flip flops on the floor. "Good morning beautiful" she said her arms around Heather's waist from behind, kissing her neck softly.

"Hey sweetie" Heather turned around and placed a soft kiss on Naya's hot lips, "I wanted to wake up with your arms around me, but you were gone" she pouted sticking her lower lip out.

"You're adorable, you know that?" said Naya squeezing Heather's cheeks with her two hands. Heather smiled and met her lips with hers again. Naya continued, "I know, I wanted to wake you up, but I felt like going out for a run. And you were sleeping so soundly that I just couldn't wake you up. But hey, I'm not leaving you out of my sight for the whole day" said Naya cheerful hugging her waist.

"All right" she answered stealing a quick peck on Naya's cheek before turning around, "Come on, breakfast is getting cold" she sat down and took a sip from her juice.

Naya smiled back at her and realized that she could be nervous of moving too fast with Heather and being committed, but at the end of the day, she loved her and she didn't want it any other way.

"Nay can you put some sun screen on my back?" Heather was lying in her stomach in a bunk under the sun getting a tan while Naya did the same. Naya got up and grabbed the sun screen putting some on her hand. She straddled Heather's body as she put her knees surrounding her hips so that she was on top of her without having to put any body weight on the blonde. She started spreading the sun block on her back gently when she saw red scratch marks on Hemo's pale skin. Those scratches were Naya's after a passionate night.

This was already their fourth day in Cabo and they couldn't be more in love with the place. They had taken long walks on the beach, went swimming in the ocean, hanged by the pool, made a sand castle and Heather had dug up a really big hole and gone inside it, causing Naya to laugh at her imagination and childish ways. When the ocean air turned cold they would curl up in the couch watching a movie until their wandering hands and mouths made them impatient and went straight to the bedroom, which they would leave until the next morning.

They had also rented a boat and gone to the Arc on the day the tide was slow, so they actually had a chance of walking underneath it and took lots of photos. They wanted to remember every moment of their perfect week.

They were really enjoying themselves there and were cherishing each moment that they spent completely alone without any distractions of work, fans, family or friends. It was just them and a getaway for a few days were nothing else mattered.

"Uh those sexy red marks I left in your back yesterday, are totally pushing me to want to make some duplicates" said Naya naughtily as she stroked the blonde's back with her hands, massaging it.

"I bet you have some too, last night was rough" chuckled Heather and closed her eyes when she felt Naya's delicate touch. Soon her hands were replaced with her mouth as she started placing soft kisses, loving how Heather's muscles tensed with every touch from Naya. She slowly untied the neat knot in which her top part bikini was tied and straddled her body, now getting closer to her.

Naya loved the fact that she could totally undress Heather in mid-morning and outside without even worrying that someone would see them. This place was so secluded that nobody would know. Soon enough her hands started going south slowly caressing her butt and Heather understood Naya's actions and reciprocated them by turning around and wrapping her long legs on Naya's waist. The brunette started sucking on the blonde's pulse point while she ran her hands all over Naya's hot body.

When there no more bathing suits in the way, Heather couldn't help but close her eyes in pleasure at the sensation of Naya's tongue running all over her skin, nipping and sucking every now and then. She rocked her hips up into hers as her core started throbbing. God, how could Naya turn her on like this?

Heather grabbed her girlfriend's face and crashed their lips together. She ran her tongue across Naya's lips and they parted for her. She wasted no time in biting her bottom lip as her hands roamed all over the Latina's back and palming her firm butt. Naya grinded her hips hard into Hemo's, causing the blonde to unglue their lips and moan loudly.

"Naya," she whispered in the brunette's ear, making her shudder. It seemed as if the more they had sex, the rougher it got.

Naya started to kiss her way down, making Heather's heart beat faster. Heather could barely catch her breath before she felt her legs pushed wide open and Naya's warm, forceful tongue on her aching core. Her tongue felt like it was everywhere all the time. Heather's head was starting to spin and she started shaking. When Naya pushed her tongue deep inside her and curled it up, Heather exploded. She moaned very loudly and went into the side effects of pure bliss.

But Naya wasn't done yet. Heather had barely recovered from the first incredible orgasm when she felt her girlfriend's tongue re-enter her. The blonde dropped her head back on the bunk and buckled her hip into Naya's mouth, desperate for the second time. The Latina knew exactly what to do with her mouth and Hemo was over the edge again just a few minutes after.

"Oh my god," she breathed, amazed by what the Latina had so kindly done.

She felt Naya kiss her way back up to her mouth, making Heather realize the overwhelming taste of herself, now in her mouth. They kissed passionately as Heather got some of her strength back, then she flipped Naya onto her back and started attacking her neck.

"Get ready Rivera, you're in for a rough ride" said Heather so seductively that made Naya squeeze her legs to stop the throbbing in between her thighs. Soon enough Heather had managed to pull out also two orgasms from Naya and left them exhausted.

The two girls were curled up in the couch watching "The Proposal" in the late evening, the sun had already gone down and they had taken a bath and changed into their pajamas after they had dinner. Heather had her back against the couch and legs extended through it while Naya was in between Hemo's legs with her head in her chest. She loved hearing Heather's heart beat and feel her chest rise with every breath she took, those were the moments that she felt more close to her. Those were the moments when she forgot everything and just enjoyed the fact that they were in love.

Hemo had her arms wrapped around Naya's stomach and her chin was resting on top of her head. Naya was caressing gently Heather's arms as they had their eyes on the screen. When it was over they turned off the TV and stayed in the same position in a comfortable silence. Hemo ran her fingers through Naya's dark locks as she snuggled against her chest. Normally at this hour or before they went to sleep, they would move into making each other scream their names, but neither of them felt like suggesting it, after the exhausting afternoon delight they had previously that day.

"Nay?" asked the blonde quietly checking that Naya was still awake.

"Mhm?" Naya answered without moving one inch.

"Do you want to maybe go to…"

"Sleep? Yes, please. My eye lids feel so heavy" Naya finished Heather's question guessing what she wanted to say.

"Thank you! I didn't know if you maybe wanted to, you know, but I'm so glad you are tired" said the blonde gratefully.

"After this afternoon, all I want to do is sleep. Boy, did you leave me tired", joked Naya.

"Same here", chuckled Heather. "C'mon let's go" Hemo said, getting up with Naya.

Once they were in bed and Naya was spooning Heather, she said "I can't wait to tell everyone about us".

"To be honest, I am a little nervous. I mean, I also want to tell everyone that we're together. But I don't know how people will react" she said quietly.

"They will see that we are crazy about each other and nobody will stand in the way, and even if there are some haters out there, nothing will come in between us" said Naya in her ear, soothingly caressing her stomach. Heather turned around and met her eyes in the dark.

"You're sure?" she asked incredulously. "I'm sure. I promise" said Naya wiping all Heather's fears away. She looked right into her eyes and saw so much love that she knew it would be all right.

"I love you Naya" replied Heather.

Naya met her lips tenderly and said "I love you too Heather".

Heather snuggled in the Latina's chest with her arms around her waist. Naya hugged her back and inhaled the sweet scent coming out from the blonde's hair. She kissed the top of her head and closed her eyes.

"Ew!" Naya screamed as she lifted her feet from inside the water in the ocean.

"What?" asked Heather from a few feet away.

"Something green and bushy brushed my feet! Ew!" said Naya as it was the worst tragedy in the world.

Hemo laughed loudly, "You are so spoiled!"

"I am not!" replied Naya offended by the accusation but couldn't help but smile at her adorable laughing girlfriend.

"Oh come on, you shriek and shout every time a little sea plant touches you."

"What about you? The one who can't even make breakfast so she calls room service" Naya said as a wave came crashing against her.

"You love my coffee and you can't deny it" she replied.

"Coffee isn't breakfast Heather."

"It is for Lea" she replied.

"That doesn't change the fact that you are more spoiled than me" said Naya lifting her eyebrows as another wave crashed, the ocean tide was strong.

"Wanna bet?" asked Hemo suggestively.

"Bet on what?"

"I will make breakfast one day, if you grab one of those sea plants and… eat it"

"Ew no! I won't eat it!" replied Naya almost offended.

Heather laughed loudly and said, "Ok, ok, you don't have to eat it, but you need to hold it for 5 minutes". Naya thought about it for a second and then accepted.

"Fine, but I gotta say, you should start getting your Starbucks money out for when we are in L.A, because with the Whitney episode coming and the fact that you will totally fail at making breakfast. You will need to buy me …"

A huge wave splashed Naya but it was so strong, that it submerged her into the ocean. Disappearing her from Heather's view.

"NAYA!" shouted Heather in desperation, diving in to try and find her. Even though it wasn't that deep, the force of the wave had dipped her in the ocean, washing her up closer to the shore.

"Where are you? No, no, no" said Heather starting to panic when Naya didn't come out of the water and she couldn't see where she was.

She heard coughs from a little further into the beach and saw Naya getting up, completely soaked in sand, trying to get the water out of her nose and mouth.

Heather swam and ran towards her as fast as she could.

"Naya, oh my god are you ok?" said Hemo finally reaching her and taking her in her arms. Naya tried to speak but kept coughing so she could get all the water and sand out from her lungs. "It's ok, I'm here now" said Heather soothingly brushing the sand of her face.

"Wooooo that was wild!" exclaimed Naya when she could finally speak.

"What? Are you kidding me?" replied Heather shocked by Naya's reaction.

"That was really fun" she laughed looking at Heather trying to get some humor out of the dead serious face.

"That was fun? You almost drowned!" Heather was clearly overwhelmed.

"I didn't almost drown, the wave just made dragged me a bit haha" Naya was still joking about it.

Heather looked at her not believing, "Come on, let's get that sand off you".

They walked towards the outdoors shower in between the beach and the villa. She turned the water on for her, as Naya stood underneath as started washing the sand off her and kept laughing at her previous fail moment.

Heather grumbled at Naya and she realized it, "Why are you so upset" her grin turning serious.

Hemo looked at the ground and played with the sand with her foot, "Because…" she stopped.

"Babe, tell me."

Heather exhaled a large breath and said "Because you scared me, a lot."

"Aww sweetie, you were worried about me" said Naya sweetly, trying to get a smile from Heather's lips,

"But I'm ok, nothing happened to me" replied Naya when she saw Heather had the same expression. She was not sure why was she making such a big deal of it.

"I know, but for a moment I thought I had lost you. And I don't know what I would do without you Naya, I love you too much to lose you. I just found you, and I…" her voice broke as Naya turned off the water and took her in her arms, not mattering that she was soaking her.

"Hey, shh, it's okay. I love you too, I'm here. I'm not going anywhere" she stroked her back and wet hair as Hemo cried in her neck.

"Forever?" the blonde asked, her face still buried in her neck.

Naya didn't know what to respond, they had only been dating for more than a month, and yes, she loved her more than anything. And it felt real for the first time in her life, but was it too soon to call it 'forever'?

"C'mon Heather, let's not talk about things that make you sad. The important thing is that I'm here right now and that I love you, okay?" replied Naya turning the conversation around. Heather nodded and put her arms in her back and head in her shoulder as Naya hugged her back and frowned at herself. That conversation worried her, but until what point could she keep avoiding it?

Naya woke up when she got cold from the air conditioner, realizing that Heather was not by her side. She lifted her body off the bed and saw a dim light in the terrace. She put on some shorts and a tank top and went out to the beach even though it was past three in the morning. She walked with her arms crossed as the cold night air pushed through her. Trying to get her eyes comfortable with the light coming from the moon, she spotted a blonde figure sitting a few feet away from the water.

"Hey, what are you doing here?" asked Naya as she sat down next to Hemo and placed a hand on her shoulder.

Heather placed her hand on top of Naya's. "Couldn't sleep."

"Are you still worried of telling everybody?" she asked soothingly looking at her face.

She unglued her gaze from the ocean and looked at Naya, "Yeah".

"Everything will be all right."

"I know it will, but, what if people judge me, you know how I can't handle criticism."

"I can't tell you that people won't judge us, Heather, because I know they will. But you just got to look past it, and let it slide right off. You are better than them Hemo, you will always be" she stroked her arm comfortingly.

"Thanks Nay, you're the best" she replied with a kind smile.

"That's what I'm here for" she said with a wink.

They both stared at the ocean while Heather put her head in Naya's shoulder.

"If it makes you feel any better, we'll tell Ryan, Ian and Brad, first thing Monday. Then we can tell everyone at my house Tuesday, since we have Wednesday morning off, we'll make a karaoke night. And we can tell our families in the weekend, get it over with in a week. We'll do it together."

The blonde took Naya's hand and kissed it. "That sounds great Nay", she shifted closer to her and let the Latina wrap her in her arms.

"Can't believe the week is over and we have to go back tomorrow" said Naya against her hair.

"Back to reality" Hemo sighed.

"It was the best week of my life, though. And it was all because of you."

"You make me so happy you know that?" Heather lifted her head and placed a soft kiss on Naya's cheek.

"I know, you too."