A/N: Hey beautiful people! So glad I got this chapter done, before the weekend. First of all, I would like to thank you all, again for the constant support. The amount of tweets and messages in tumblr, prove only one thing: that you're the best readers ever! I would like to dedicate this chapter to the best readers, my girls wiktoria344 and crazyshelle, I love you!

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Chapter 35

A week went by and Naya did just what Heather told her to do, she thought about it. She had never thought something over so many times and at some point she wanted to give up. Naya got frustrated and wanted to call Heather, but Lea and Kevin had made her promise them that she would listen to Hemo and maintain a distance. She went back and forth over all their relationship, how it started, how it was her that fell for Heather first. She quite didn't understand how it went from her "playing cool" to where they were today. The regret she felt was immense but as much as she thought about it, she knew she wasn't ready to marry her. Her feelings for Heather had changed, they grew even more if it was possible, and for the first time she knew that she wasn't leaving again. The world was a crazy place and now more than ever she was sure that Heather was the one for her, she wanted to spend her life with her. She just had to grow into the idea and be ready.

Meanwhile, Heather also thought if Naya was worth risking her heart again. And after a very long discussion with Ashley and Dianna she concluded that she was worth it. She was Naya. Naya, her best friend, her soulmate, the love of her life. Yes, she had broken her heart but she was sorry for it and at some level she had forgiven her, but what made Heather hesitate, was Naya's fear of commitment. Nothing had changed since that December evening, she still wanted to marry and form a family while Naya didn't. Maybe she wanted at some point, but not right now. All the drama had made Heather realize that maybe she was a bit young to get married and maybe also not that ready. But that didn't cancel out the fact that she still wanted that in some future. But the thought of being with Naya again made her want to forget about everything and give her heart to her again.

She missed her so much, she missed her kisses, the simple touches, that warm smile, the way her arms wrapped around her so perfectly, the little details, everything. But she had to keep her head in the game and go slow. If Naya was going to have her heart again, it would be because there was a future for both of them. If not what was the point.

They filmed some individual scenes before they went to New York and Naya filmed with Lea and Chris and a couple with Dianna and Cory, while Heather shot with Darren, Jenna, Harry and Vanessa. Naya was almost sure that the writers were plotting something because the scenes with Cory and Dianna were just the most awkward things ever. It made sense in the storyline, but when the trio had barely spoken after the breakup and when they were Heather's best friends, it was extremely uncomfortable.

When the scenes were finished Dianna and Cory approached Naya. In their eyes a "big brother/sister stare" that could only mean one thing: they wanted to know what Naya's intentions with Heather were.

"Hi, Naya we want to talk to you" said Cory seriously as he stood next to Dianna and in front of Naya in between scenes.

"Ok sure" replied Naya out of sorts.

"What are you planning on doing with Heather" shot Dianna. Naya missed her, she and Dianna had always been good friends until everything happened. And now she knew that their relationship had been lost when she broke Heather's heart.

"Doing with her what?" She asked a bit confused.

"Don't play dumb with us Naya, Heather told us everything" replied Cory coldly.

Naya took a deep breath and stood from her chair, "Ok look, I don't know what Heather told you, but I know what I know. And that is, that... I love her. I never stopped loving her, not one single day. And walking away from her has been my biggest mistake. You have no idea how much I regret it and how stupid I was for letting my fear of commitment get in the way of the best thing that has ever happened to me. Hemo is the best thing that's ever been mine."

They remained silent but with serious faces so she took a second and continued. "I know you guys feel like you need to protect her, because I broke her heart. But I'm serious about her, I am never leaving her again. I love her just too much".

"Yeah, but one thing is loving her and one completely different thing is giving her what she wants" replied Dianna.

"Naya, we hate doing this, because we used to be much closer. You know how much I miss the times where just the three of us used to hang, like in the interviews for the movie. I miss that, and now things are different. But still, we can't let you hurt Heather again. So tell us, are you planning on marrying her, or not?" Cory said with sadness in his voice.

Naya sighed and answered truthfully, "I do. I just need to get used to the idea, that's all".

Dianna saw that she was indeed telling the truth and her voice softened, "Nay, you don't have to marry right away. Heather just wants to know if you see a future with her".

"I do. I know Heather is the love of my life, I know she's the one for me".

This time both Cory and Dianna believed her.

"Then what are you waiting for?! Go get her!" Cory said excitedly and quite loud.

"Cor, come on Heather needs her space. Let them solve their problems alone. I think we've done enough" the blonde said with a smile.

Naya laughed at Cory's ways. "Thank you guys, for believing me. I know how much you care about Heather and you are the best friends for her. And thanks for taking care of her when I wasn't around to do it" she said the last part more quietly and with her gaze on the floor.

"Hey, it's all forgotten, just don't break her heart again, ok?" Dianna said.

Naya went and hugged them both. She had missed them so much. "I won't, I promise".

The day arrived, and as Naya was closing her suitcase, she gazed around her room. She had the lights on because it was still dark outside. She looked at her room; it felt empty, empty without her. Somehow Heather just brought so much life to everything, and ever since that December night, her life had felt exactly like that room. But she had realized this now and she was going to make it right. She was going to get Heather back.

She got her things and went towards the door, turning her gaze towards her nightstand, to a photo of the two of them. She turned the lights off and sighed. No way was she returning from New York without her.

The plane ride was extremely awkward, they said hi and pretty much that was it. They didn't want to talk just yet, they weren't ready. Besides, they couldn't talk in the company's plane with Brad, Zach, make-up and dress crew, camera guys and a whole bunch of other people. Naya sat near a window with Brad and Heather with Zach but on the other side of the plane. Heather buried her nose in her book while Naya tried to have a conversation with Brad. She really tried, but she couldn't help staring at Heather. She was so beautiful, her hair tied up in a messy bon, her eyes following every word of her book. The brunette loved how much she read, it made her intellectual, and she had to admit that it was really sexy. When her mind wandered, she brought it back to Brad. How she was going to survive New York with Heather? She had no idea.

Heather caught her couple of times and she couldn't stop herself from smiling and continue reading. Naya did also look great, her skinny jeans and light blue V-neck, her simple look had always been Hemo's favorite.

They landed on JFK and got to the hotel by midday. They were going to start filming right away, so they transported to the location. They were going to film in Central Park, somewhat close to where they had shot two years ago. They changed into their attires and had make-up and hair done, but it was still a bit early, as they wanted to avoid the more people possible. The producers had made sure that no one knew about the scene because it was from the much anticipated finale and if the fans leaked photos or videos, it wouldn't be as special. But most importantly, Ryan, Brad and Ian wanted to avoid a scene. They weren't sure that Naya and Heather were going to be able to handle the situation based on their breakup. They wanted to make sure that the finale was handled as professional as it could be, but to assure this, they had to control everything.

Sometime was spared, so they gave them free time. If these two were going to talk, it was now. Naya knew that she had given her more than enough time to think and went decidedly to the trailer where Heather was. She wasn't leaving New York without her back, oh hell no.

"Come in" the blonde called and Naya entered, Zach was there.

"Hey Nay, you ready to shoot?" He asked.

"Yeah, I'm ready when you are" she replied.

"Well Brad is just checking everything with the police guys and needs to see if the cameras are ready. I was just telling Heather the same thing."

"Ok cool" Naya said. Zach sensed the awkwardness in the air and realized that these two needed to talk.

"I'll go see if Brad needs anything, see you girls in a bit" with that he walked out of the trailer and left the two girls alone.

"Hey" Naya said softly.

"Hi" Heather replied.

There was an uncomfortable silence until Naya said, "So you're ready for the scene?"

"Yeah, I guess. I mean, this being our last scene, how can I ever be ready" Hemo replied nostalgically and sat on a chair.

"I know, I can't believe it's over. After almost 5 years" they remained silent, "Actually I can't believe that something else is over".

Heather understood and exhaled annoyed, "Naya please don't do this right now".

"Why not?" She raised her voice, "You asked me to give you time, I gave you a week, you asked me to think about it, and I did. I thought it over so many times that I couldn't be surer of my realization. If you do not believe me ask Lea or Kev. You know how much I wanted to call you, or to go see you?" She looked at her, but Hemo's eyes remained on the floor. "But they made me promise that I would give you your space. I really thought about it, Heather."

"I know you did, but I'm not sure yet. I'm not ready" Heather replied quietly.

"What's stopping you? It's been a week".

"It's too soon."

"No, it is not too soon! I even talked with Dianna and Cory and I told them how I felt about you, how incredibly stupid I was for leaving you, how sorry I am and how serious I am about this" Naya exclaimed a bit out of breath.

"I know, they told me"

"And what did they say?"

"That they believed you" Heather finally lifted her gaze from the floor and looked at Naya's dark eyes. "That they believed you were saying the truth".

"I am, please Heather you have to believe me!" She pleaded grabbing her hands. Screw not having physical contact, she needed Heather to believe her. Heather was surprised by the contact, she haven't felt Naya's hands for so long.

She looked into her eyes and saw that they were watery but they were scared.

"I believe you" the dark eyes changed suddenly, a spark of hope glimmering. "But..." It disappeared.

"But what?! Why are you fighting us! Heather, this is real, it was always real. I love you so damn much, don't you understand? I want to be with you".

It was that moment, she was sure. After one year and five months, she was sure. She wanted to marry her.

"I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want to marry you, Hemo".

Heather shook her head, "Stop saying that, Naya. You don't want to marry me" she dropped her hand from Naya's grasp and stood from the chair.

But Naya took it again and looked right into her eyes, with more truth than ever, "No, listen to me. Look at me, Heather" the blonde met her eyes sadly.

"I'm sure this time. I want to marry you. Maybe not right now, but someday Hemo. Someday not so far away. You are my life, always have and always will. I want you for good, for the rest of my life. I love you so much and these five months were the worst and just to imagine not spending the rest of my life with you, makes me sick."

Heather stared not quite understanding what she was saying. "Naya... I..."

"Look Heather, I'm saying the truth, and I know you believe me. So why are you fighting us?"

"Because... I... When you left, I almost died. And I'm just so scared to give in and you breaking my heart again... That I..." Heather said scarily, tears leaving her eyes.

Naya silenced her and wiped the tears off her cheek, "I won't. I won't break your heart again. I promise." She took a step forward, trying to close the gap in between them. Heather still had the uncertainty in her eyes, for she said, "Take a chance on us".

She looked right into Hemo's eyes, and got lost in her blue gaze, she slowly started to lean in. Heather saw this and started to panic, she couldn't kiss her, not when she wasn't sure yet. But all Naya said was true, she knew it and it was Naya, the love of her life, so what was stopping her? She subconsciously started to lean in also, painfully slowly. Both of the girls stopped thinking and centimeter by centimeter, they got closer, their hearts beating a thousand beats per minute. Heather could almost taste Naya's lips, while Naya felt Heather's breath on hers. They were just one inch away from happiness.

There was a knock on the door.

"You girls ready?" Brad stepped in the trailer.

They immediately separated and Naya blinked various times, trying to understand what happened. Heather's breathing was still going quickly but she looked at Brad and used all her strength to focus on where she was. She needed to get a job done, she would finish that scene. She nodded at Brad who was staring at both of them, not quite getting what had happened.

Naya choked a "Yeah, let's go" and looked at Heather, longing for her. Heather returned the gaze, trying to communicate with her as they had always done, but it was hard for her to say something when even she didn't know what to say to herself.

They exited the trailer and walked into Central Park, it was a quiet place, really in the depths of the park, neither Naya nor Heather had ever been there. It was a place that only Lea would probably know. Not many people were around which was great as the last thing they wanted was a bunch of fans watching them preform what would be their most difficult scene ever. The script was quite simple; Brittany had graduated after a big struggle and had left Lima to move to New York. In New York, she was going to find Santana and get back together. Quite opposite from their situation in reality, which made everything much worse.

"Ok girls this is it. Get ready because this scene will be with you for the rest of your lives" said Brad encouragingly.

Thank you, Brad. Just what I needed. More nerves. Naya thought and discretely rolled her eyes.

Heather's stomach started twirling even more but she took deep breaths, trying to calm herself. Brad explained some last minute directions and got everything ready. Heather went to her position where she needed to stand to enter the scene next to Zach. The choreographer shook her shoulders gently in support and Heather let out a shaky smile. Naya had been instructed to be standing near the lake that was in the location, a really tiny lake in the middle of the park, where she would supposedly throw away her friendship bracelet with Brittany as that relationship was pretty much over. Little did she know that Brittany would arrive just before. Both girls took a deep breath and prepared for what was coming next.

"Camera ready, lights, Action" Brad yelled.

Naya had been instructed to stand facing the lake, "Why didn't you ever call?" She asked to no one, looking at the bracelet in her hand.

"I know I was the one that said that we needed to fly solo for a while, but that doesn't mean I stopped loving you. Why Brittany, why did you never call. I don't know if you graduated even. Now you're just another unfinished business in my life, that I will keep looking to finish for the rest of my life".

That was Heather's cue, "Then stop looking" she called and entered the scene.

The camera automatically shot her face as a wind swept through. Naya turned around putting her best surprised face and when she saw Heather, her heart fluttered. With the wind in her face, it reminded her of a very familiar memory in her brain, of Heather being sunbathed in Cabos, her hair in her face, as she told her she loved her.

"Brittany" Naya reminded herself that she was in a scene.

"Hey San, long time no see" Heather said casually, getting closer to where Naya was.

"Yeah, it's been a while" replied Naya still in character.

"You look good Santana, New York really suits you" Heather said with her hands in her jeans' pockets.

"You think so?" She chuckled. "I always feel like something is missing though".

"I know how you feel, ever since you left Lima, I have felt the same way" Naya looked at the floor timidly.

This felt so real, she and Heather were on a similar situation, they had to act like they weren't comfortable around each other after they had been best friends and knew every secret.

"Why didn't you call Brittany?" She said suddenly.

"Because we broke up, Santana"

"But we never said we couldn't be friends"

"I couldn't be just your friend anymore. Part of what made us so great together was that we were best friends first. But after what we had, I couldn't not be more than your friend" Naya loved how they had written Brittany, much more mature and down to earth, perfect for the finale.

"But what was I supposed to do? Our lives are too different" Naya as Santana replied.

"Were" Heather corrected.

"What are you talking about? You're still in Lima and I'm here".

"We're both here".

"Brittany come on, you know what I mean".

"Yes, I know exactly what you mean. I lived in Lima but now I moved here".

Naya's eyes glimmered with surprise just as the script said. "I don't understand, Britt".

"I graduated. Not with honors like you, but I did. I did a good enough job for the Broadway Dance Center to notice me and with the Glee Club's back to back victory in Nationals, it was an easy enter" Heather said proudly. She really did feel proud of her character; she had grown so much since day one.

"Wow Britt, that's amazing!" Naya answered enthusiastically.

"That's not all; I also got a scholarship, so as of this fall you'll be seeing another familiar face around."

"I'm so proud of you, Britt. I always knew you would make it." Naya said kindly.

"It was all because of you Santana. You always believed in me, sometimes you were the only one that did".

"People can be so blind sometimes and they didn't get that you were the unicorn in there" Naya performed the line.

Heather laughed, "Thanks San, I'm here because of you".

Naya shot a warm smile. "But what about you and I" Naya said.

Oh oh, we were approaching the real stuff.

"It has always been you, Santana".

"But we broke up".

"Yeah but here we are. You called it off because you said our lives were too different. Now they're not. So what is stopping us?" Heather was now more in herself rather than in Brittany mode, the words were getting to her and she couldn't help but drift off to her own reality.

"A lot has changed, Britt. I'm not that scared girl who asked you to hold my hand under a napkin. I'm not afraid anymore" Naya replied trying to understand if this was what Heather was feeling.

"You're right. You're better" Heather replied calmly.

"Britt... I... Don't know, I'm scared that this change might not be what we expect and we end up fighting again" Naya said hesitantly. She was finally understanding why Heather was fighting them so much. The fear Santana felt was the same Hemo felt.

"It won't Santana, it will make us stronger. I know it, just give us a chance."

Wow. The writers really had them with this scene, Heather was impressed.

"Britt..." She continued fighting.

"Stop being that careful daughter, stop being afraid of what happened in the past."

Heather had understood the script, but performing the lines was a completely different story. She was finally getting what she needed to do. She needed to let go, forget and open her heart to Naya again. It was where they both belonged. Always was and always will. They were a two-shot, and would be together forever.

"Move on, move on with me by your side" she finally said.

Even though Naya was supposedly acting what Santana was feeling, Hemo knew that those eyes, the expression in them, were totally Naya. She saw so much love and trust that she knew it. It was all she needed.

"I love you" Heather said about Naya, it wasn't in the script. Naya didn't know if to improvise or let her feelings take over. But when it came to Heather, her feelings were always first.

"I love you too, I have always loved you and I'm so sorry for everything" Naya said getting closer to Heather, she could feel the moment she had been waiting for one week almost here.

"Stop apologizing. It's now that matters" she said closing the gap, they were only inches away.

Meanwhile, Zach and Brad noticed that it wasn't what the script said, and it was not even close so that it looked like they were improvising, but Brad knew what they were doing.

Zach noticed that Brad hadn't said cut so he whispered, "Should we stop rolling?"

To which Brad just smiled and looked at them, "No, keep rolling. They finally made it". He wasn't talking about Brittany and Santana.

Heather kept leaning in, absolutely sure of what she was doing, Naya was hers and would forever be hers. She closed the gap and kissed her. She kissed her like she had been dying to do for five months. Naya reciprocated the kiss and wrapped her arms around Hemo's waist, pulling her impossibly close. Everything else vanished, there was no one around, no Central Park, no New York, no Glee, no nothing. Just the movement of their lips and the tears of happiness that were falling on both their cheeks. After five months, two heartbreaks, countless tears and feelings of regret, they had made it. They kissed as if they were running out of time, but they weren't, they had the rest of their lives to be together. They didn't even hear a distant "Cut" in the background, they were in their own little world, because after five months, they were finally home.

They finally separated when they ran out of breath. They put their foreheads together and smiled. Brad approached them and they remembered where they were so they apologized and told him that they would do the scene again. Brad told them that it wasn't necessary, that the way they did it was even better and fortunately they hadn't said Naya or Heather in the scene so it could still look like Brittany and Santana. Both Zach and Brad understood what that scene had meant for them and as it was already past seven, they decided to close the location and go out to dinner. Zach and Brad took them out to a fancy restaurant in Manhattan and they avoided the more they could the paparazzi.

"To Heather and Naya, for being such committed actresses that deliver each scene more than perfectly. But most importantly, lets raise the glass for their love and how much they mean to each other" Brad said as he raised his glass.

The four of them said cheers and met their glasses.

"Girls, I would just like to say how happy we are that you found each other again and that you're finally together. Congrats, really" added Zach with a smile.

Naya smiled back at Heather and kissed her softly.

"Thanks guys. You really are the best bosses in the world. After all the crap we went through and considering how crazy we went, I wouldn't have been surprised if you would have fired us. Me especially" said Heather.

"Oh c'mon Hemo, we would have never fired you" replied Brad taking a sip from his wine.

"No really, thanks a lot; you almost had to change the whole storyline because of our personal problems. I guess, we would like to apologize for being so unprofessional" continued the blonde.

"Stop apologizing, its fine. As important as Glee is, your wellbeing came first" commented Zach.

"Really thank you for being so understanding. I'm just glad that everything is back where it belongs" Naya said and took Heather's hand, who kissed it.

"And thanks Zach for deciding that Glee needed to do Single Ladies because it brought this one into my life" Naya said. Zach laughed loudly and did his famous 'hands in his chest' thing. They all laughed at that.

They finished dinner and they returned to the hotel, Brad and Zach went to their rooms at the end of the hall and left the two girls alone. They got to the blonde's separate room and Heather stood outside the door. She fumbled with the key and looked at her hands. Naya noticed the hesitation so wrapped her in a tight hug. Heather was surprised by the gesture but returned it squeezing her arms in her waist. Naya broke apart but remained really close to her, her arms still around the blonde's neck, only the distance that permitted her to see those blue eyes. She saw doubt in them so she smiled at her tenderly. That was all Heather needed.

"Do you want to come in?"

"Whatever you want, I just don't want to leave you" replied Naya really not wanting to be separated ever again from Hemo.

"Then stay" Heather answered and swiped the key in the door, opening up to her suite.

Naya grinned and followed Heather in. They both wanted to be together again, but after 5 months, it was awkward bringing it up. Naya knew she couldn't push this, after how hesitant Heather had been about giving her heart to her again, she knew she had to go slow. If Heather only wanted for her to hold her, she was more than fine with that.

Hemo saw the understanding in her eyes and knew she wanted her. She leaned in and kissed her, like she hadn't in five months, with passion and desire. Naya opened her mouth and granted access to Hemo's tongue, pulling her closer with a hand in the blonde's hair. Hemo surpassed a moan and slowly she started pushing Naya towards the inside of the bedroom. Without leaving her lips she reached the foot of the bed and Naya sat down on the edge, finally breaking their lip lock. Their breathings going a bit faster, it had been five months after all, they made eye contact. Heather was still standing so she took Naya's hands and smiled.

"I love you so much" Heather whispered.

"I love you forever" replied Naya never leaving her eyes.

The blonde leaned over and tenderly, she placed a kiss on her forehead. The brunette shut her eyes closed and took a deep breath, she was a little overwhelmed by Heather's love. Hemo lingered in her forehead and when she broke away, she sat next to Naya.

"Nay, I just want to say that you have been the only girl in my life. Not even in this time apart, was there someone else".

"Of course, Hemo same here. My heart only has space for you. You will be the only one for me" Naya replied in a whisper stroking her cheek with her thumb.

Heather kissed her again and when she broke apart she said, "Make love to me".

Naya's heart skipped a beat as she remembered the same thing she had said to Heather the night they got together.

"I've missed you so much" she replied.

The brunette kissed her senseless and with so much love that it took Heather's breath away. They made love slowly and tenderly, remembering all the little details that made their love flourish. With soft and deep kisses they remembered who they were and what they were there for: to love each other until the end of time.

Later, they were curled up under the hotel bed sheet; all tangled in skin, their lips against each other, over and over. The lights were completely out, yet they knew exactly where everything was, they didn't need their eyes to see each other's hearts.

"I missed you so much" Heather said really softly in between kisses.

"Me too, baby I love you so so much and you have no idea how happy I am that you're with me again" she stopped to take a breath and pecked her lips. "Yet, you have no idea how much I needed you this past months and because of my stupid insecurities, I lost you".

Heather shifted in the bed and pulled her closer, so the Latina's head was resting on her heart. "I also needed you. But we both made mistakes. And although I wish that we were never separated, this time apart helped us to grow and we are better persons because of it. More matured and with a much clearer path to where we're going. Because Nay, now we can move on, together" she concluded, running her fingers over dark hair.

Naya shifted so her face was seeing Heather's, she kissed her passionately and then she rested her head in the pillow next to Heather's. "I love you, you know that?"

"I know, I love you too" the blonde smiled.

They stayed like that, just looking into their eyes.

"Thank you" Heather said simply.

"What for" Naya answered.

"For coming back to me".

A/N: I am sorry for dragging this so long, but they are back together and stronger as ever. Only two chapters left! But it's going to be amazing, I promise! See you next week, I love you all!