Chapter 26: Always

Author's Note: You all are going to hate me by the time you are finished reading. Something I learn I am the biggest procrastinator ever. Oh well hope you like this chapter

Santana's P.O.V

The rest of the group and I had began to walk in the church when I heard Blaine say I thought you weren't going to make it in time. I can tell you that I did feel hopeful that it was Quinn. Even though I was mad I really needed her here with me.

" I wouldn't miss my mother's funeral even if she abandoned us."

I turned around and saw Naya. I gave her a smile as she took her place between Puck and Blaine. Each of her elbows locked with one of Puck's or Blaine's.

No Quinn in sight.

We continued inside the church. I waited for Puck, Blaine and Naya to enter the first row on the left side of the church before I entered the row being seated last. I expected for my family to split up half on one side half on the other to separate it by family sides but they all just sat on the right side. I guess no one wants to sit on the side with the lesbian.

The priest begins with a greeting. However none of my thoughts are actually there. The only thought or picture really in my mind is the one of when my mother and brother walked out that night. Without even realizing it I am crying. Naya tried to hold me but I just shrug it off not feeling any comfort from it. I cover my face with my hands and just weep.

Don't even ask me what I am crying about because honestly I don't know. It could be from the pain of having her abandon us. Maybe it's the hatred I never got to face her with, or just the fact that I miss her after all these years.

Of course Naya must be going through her own troubles. And I feel terrible that I can't be more supportive for her. I can see the tears going down her face. God only knows what is going through her mind. She remembers all of the good from my mom. She didn't have to watch your mom walk away and never come back. She didn't see when she walked in when your father abused you and let it go. My sister has all the good memories of her. I know she must be hurting.

"Do you mind if I sit here with you"

'That voice'

I turned to my right and saw Quinn standing there next to me. I wanted to be mad. I wanted to scream at her. I wanted to tell her no and say go fuck yourself. I felt betrayed by her and by my heart but all I could feel was relief that she actually showed up.

"Quinn what are you doing here" I said in between my cries

"I once told you I would always be there I meant it"

"But"

"We will talk about that later I promise."

She took my right hand in her left and smiled at me. It was a sad smile one that showed that the event that happened early was clearly still on her mind yet she wasn't mad. I took that as a good sign as she sat down next to me.

She withdrew her left hand from my right and wrapped it around my shoulders. She then held my right hand with her right. I don't think I have ever felt so safe in a long time.

"Thank you" I whisper out to her

"For what?" she asks

"For coming"

Quinn's P.O.V After she stormed out

I stormed out the school. I had no idea where I would go but I just needed space to think. To think about all the "facts" Brittney told me. The look of hurt on Santana's face as I left was almost enough for me to run back and just hold her. But being me I needed to think. I was being stupid but I couldn't just drop it.

I found myself just walking and walking till I heard someone calling me from behind. I slowed my pace and turned around to spot Naya jogging towards me

"Naya what are you doing here?"

"I came here to stop you from making one of the biggest mistakes of your life"

"Excuse me?"

"If you're anything like what I know of my sister you're probably thinking of a million and one things. Scratch that you're probably worse than her"

"What is your point Naya" I ask her running a hand through my hair.

"My point is she loves you and you love her"

"Yet that hasn't stop people from cheating on each other"

"Yea your right but she didn't cheat because you guys weren't even together. And how do you even know that girl was even telling the truth?"

"That isn't the point. The point is she lied to me about it. And Britt just isn't the type to make accusations like that. If you have been around to see how they act you would think the same. Plus that is how she got outed. It was said she was in love with Britt"

"Have you ever thought looks could be deceiving? What if this Britt character isn't who she seems to be? And if it was said she was in love with Britt, why would she need to lie knowing that many would think otherwise with all the rumors out? Why would she lie if everyone thinks it's true even you? Why would she lie even though you were never with her at the time? Why make up a lie that has no holding" She tells me

I stop to process what she said. Santana and I are alike. We wouldn't lie unless it seemed like we would actually get away with it. There is no use for a lie that has no backing towards it. A lie that is sure to fail would be useless. Especially in a situation like this there is no need to. So if what Santana said was a lie and all the proclaimed "evidence" points otherwise it would be useless. It would be a lie that no one would honestly believe. So it would be better just to say the truth and agree to the allegations. Unless what she said was true and she didn't care what anyone else thought. The only person she wanted to believe her was me

It might have sounded confusing to some but to me and my logic it made perfect sense.

"Oh God" I whispered out. All I could see was Santana's face as I left her there. I didn't even defend her against anything Finn was saying. How could I do that to her? I said I would always be there for her.

"You can still fix it you know" I felt Naya's hand on my shoulder

"It's a matter of do you want to" She told me again

"I'm selfish, needing, insecure and manipulative she deserves better. I didn't even defend her against what Finn was saying to her. And that was even before Britt spoke up"

"That might be right but she loves you and you obviously do as well. So don't play the guilt game. She needs you today. She is going to see family who abhor her. She is going to see our mother who did nothing to protect her. And she may very well encounter that man again. I don't think she could do it without you."

I watched as Naya ran off probably heading towards the funeral. She wasn't technically dressed for the funeral but she was wearing white and black and it looked appropriate for the occasion so I don't think it's that big of a deal.

I ran off back to the school to get my car and drive home.

All I could think about was my future altercation with San. I don't know how she would take me being there but I know I needed to be there for her. She needed me and I refuse to let her down again. I already made one mistake to many.

I entered my house hoping to still see them there but to no avail they weren't. I freshened up and then got dress in a black dress and headed out the door

I would have made it on time if it wasn't for an un-expecting guest. A guest that I knew would be standing in front of my door sooner or later. He was for sure looking for her.

'Damn it'

A/N: So Quinn shows up. I must love to procrastinate because San and Quinn have yet to talk over their problem. But Quinn has shown up and has made up her mind. We all know San loves Quinn but what kind of relationship can you have with no trust. They will have to talk it out.

SO who's the un-expected guest? A guest who would show up whom I wonder who it could be. Come on we all know who it is

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