Hey guys, I know it's been a short while since I last posted. Just haven't been feeling too motivated to continue, plus I've been kind of suffering from writer's block.

But here's Chapter 25, enjoy!

Dani and Santana's final semester started off smoothly. Their schedule was a breeze, they only had 4 classes and they loved it. It gave them more time to take extra work shifts, participate in extra curriculars around campus, and most importantly, spend time together. After a few weeks, Dani began to feel better about graduation and what it meant for them. She got Santana the acting class packages at NYU and they talked about when she'd go to New York to take them. The taller girl decided to take her ten classes starting the first day of the program, June 25th. Their graduation is in mid May, so they'd only be spending about a month apart before they reunite after they graduate. They loved each other, so they were determined to make it work.

Valentines Day is approaching and Santana wanted to plan something special for Dani, she wanted it to be perfect.

"Help me out Rach, which restaurant is better?" Santana and Rachel were in their room and the taller girl was trying to figure out where to take Dani for Valentine's Day this weekend. Rachel got up from her bed and stood behind her roommate who was browsing nearby restaurant sites on her laptop.

"Hmm. I like this one. They have better ratings and the inside looks really fancy."

"Yeah, but it's also more expensive," Santana added.

"You can't put a price on love, San."

The darker girl rolled her eyes and looked over the restaurant again. "Okay, you're right. We'll go to this one." She emailed the directions to herself so she'd have it in her phone, then closed her computer.

"Yay! Aww your first Valentine's Day," Rachel cooed.

Santana couldn't help the smile that played across her lips.

"You guys are just too cute."

The darker girl started to blush and tried to preoccupy herself. "Rachel, stop."

"No, I will continue to tell you how adorable you guys are until your face is as red as a tomato."

Santana groaned and left the room to see if Dani was done studying. She walked into the blonde's room when a voice said it was okay to come in.

"Hey babe. You still studying?"

"Yeah, I'm almost done though." Santana walked over and placed a kiss on her cheek.

"Will you be my date this Friday?" The taller girl asked as she circled her arms around Dani's neck from behind.

"Your date?" The blonde grinned. "Date for what?"

"It's a surprise."

"Hmm. I'll think about it, I might be busy this Friday."

Santana looked at her girlfriend who was trying her best not to smile. "Oh really?" She reached her hands down to the blonde's side and began to tickle her.

"Ahh! Okay, okay, I was kidding. I'll be your date."

"That's what I thought."

During the week of Valentines Day, several clubs were hosting little Valentine activities and events. Over their winter break, Dani secretly started to write a song dedicated to Santana and it was just about finished. Though this was something she was always nervous about doing, she decided to sign up to sing her song to Santana in the main dining hall during the dinner hours the day before Valentines Day.

"Okay guys what do you think?" Dani called Christine and Rachel to the Arts building where she worked on her song the day before her small performance and had them listen and give their opinion.

"Oh Dani, it's beautiful!" Rachel exclaimed. "You wrote this?"

"Thanks. Yeah I did. The words just flowed out as I was thinking. You think San will like it?"

"Of course she will. By the time you're done, you'll have all the girls looking at their boyfriends like 'where's my song?'" Christine replied. Dani and Rachel burst into laughter.

"I'm serious!"

"Okay good. I'm so nervous you guys."

"Don't be. You sound great, and your piano skills have definitely improved since you started your lessons last semester," Christine assured her.

"Thanks. But I still have a lot more to learn. I asked my professor to play while I sing. I'll be way too nervous to do both and I know I'll mess up," Dani chuckled.

"Alright, whatever you feel comfortable doing," Rachel said. "I know San is going to love it no matter what."

The time has come, and Dani's nerves were escalating. They were all sitting at their table, eating dinner. She took deep breaths as she waited for everything to start and her name to be called to perform her song. She barely touched the food in front of her.

"Babe you okay?" Santana asked the blonde. She noticed how off Dani seemed to be tonight.

The shorter girl flashed her girlfriend a quick smile. "Yeah, I'm fine."

"Okay guys, may I have everyone's attention!" A well dress guy shouted from the front of the dining hall. He was standing on a small stage with red and pick decorations surrounding him. "We're about to start the Valentines performances. These people have decided to perform songs, dances, poems, or whatever they had in mind, dedicated to the special person in their lives. So in advance, lets give these brave souls a round of applause!" The entire cafeteria roared to life with cheers and applause. "Alright. First up, we have Dani Price. Come on up, Dani."

Santana's eyes went wide and her head snapped in Dani's direction. Was she about to sing to her in front of all these people?

Dani rose from her seat nervously and glanced at Santana, giving her a small smile. On the way up to the front, she took more deep breaths to slow down her heartbeat and told herself to stay calm.

"Hi guys, my name is Dani…well you already know that." There were a few snickers from the crowd. "And I'm going to sing a song that I wrote for my girlfriend, Santana Lopez, who's sitting right there." She pointed in Santana's direction and grinned at the still surprised look on the darker girl's face. She glanced behind her at her music professor/piano teacher, giving him the go ahead to begin.

I can't sleep tonight

Wide awake and so confused

Everything's in line

But I am bruised

I need a voice to echo

I need a light to take me home

I kinda need a hero

Is it you?

I never see the forest for the trees

I could really use your melody

Baby I'm a little blind

I think it's time for you to find me

Once Dani began to sing the chorus, Santana's breath caught at how beautiful the song was and how beautiful her girlfriend was as she sang it. No one has ever done anything like this for her.

Can you be my nightingale?

Sing to me

I know you're there

You could be my sanity

Bring me peace

Sing me to sleep

Say you'll be my nightingale

Somebody speak to me

Cause I'm feeling like hell

Need you to answer me

I'm overwhelmed

I need a voice to echo

I need a light to take me home

I need a star to follow

I don't know

I never see the forest for the trees

I could really use your melody

Baby I'm a little blind

I think it's time for you to find me

The blonde went into the chorus again and everyone was in awe and impressed at how good she sounded. Dani locked eyes with Santana and by this time into the song, she didn't see anyone else but the gorgeous girl she got to call hers.

I don't know what I'd do without you

Your words are like a whisper come through

As long as you are with me here tonight

I'm good

Can you be my nightingale?

Still so close

I know you're there

Oh, nightingale

You sing to me

I know you're there

'Cause baby you're my sanity

You bring me peace

Sing me to sleep

Say you'll be my nightingale

Oh

Mm, mm

Mm…

As soon as the song ended, the dining hall erupted into a loud applause, bringing Dani back to reality. She averted her gaze from Santana and watched as the hundreds of students gave her a standing ovation. She didn't expect that. But she didn't care if everyone else liked it, only Santana. She smiled as the crowed continued to clap and whistle and then the host of the event returned to take the mike.

"Wow! Dani that was beautiful. Santana, I approve. She's a keeper!" The blonde and brunette both blushed as the crowd of students laughed. "Okay guys, give Dani another round of applause." As the crowd clapped, Dani returned to her groups table. Santana stood up once the blonde got to them and pulled her in for a hug.

"I love you."

Dani smiled as she returned the hug. "I love you, too." Everyone awed as they watched their little moment, then they sat down and enjoyed the rest of the performances.

"When did you write that song?" Santana asked once they got back to Dani's room after dinner. Christine went to visit one of her club member friends.

"I started writing it while we were in New York the day after Christmas when you told me you loved me."

Santana smiled and wrapped her arms around Dani's waist. "You did?"

"Yeah. Did you like it?"

"I loved it. And I love you."

The blonde smiled and circled her arms around Santana's neck. "I love you more."

The taller girl shook her head no and leaned down to press a soft kiss onto Dani's lips.

I'll be posting again this Friday for Valentine's day (their date) :)

Please comment/review, I get most of my motivation from you guys!