A nice fluffy chapter since when they reach Lima its pretty angsty. Enjoy!
Quinn nodded while a tear escaped her eyes. "Brit helped me realize that it's probably hard for you this year as well, and that I wasn't being fair. So I'm sorry." Santana continued
Quinn leaned over and pulled Santana into a hug. "Its ok babe. I know it's hard for you this year." Santana broke down a little in Quinn's arms but pulled herself together quickly and sat up slowly wiping her eyes. "You're growing San." Quinn said with a smile. "I'm proud of you."
Santana felt Tubby walking over her feet and glanced down. "My house is becoming a zoo." Santana mused while reaching down to rub the kitten.
"You love it." Quinn said with a smile. "Come on let's go eat dinner."
Santana stood up slowly and stumbled a little, Quinn took notice and placed her hand on the Latina's waist to steady her. "You ok?" Quinn asked quietly.
"Yeah…I probably just stood up too fast." Santana responded while taking a few deep breaths.
"Did you take something for migraine?"
"No, its not that bad." Santana replied softly wincing.
"Doesn't look that way Santana." Quinn responded. "You know Rachel and Mercedes are going to start singing soon. "Its going to get worse."
"Yeah, I will just chug some water and it will even out." Santana replied with a smile. "Don't worry."
Quinn wrapped her arm around Santana's waist and help her to the dining room.
Dinner was full of talk of Christmas gifts, winter vacations, and everyone's jobs. A few hours later after dinner everyone gathered back in the living room where Mercedes and Quinn passed out the gifts they brought over for everyone. Santana's headache was getting increasingly worse so she barely ate her food, instead she attempted to listen intently to one of Puck's co-workers on a script idea they were working on. Brittany noticed Santana's eyes were glazing over and watery due to the increase in pain. She came and sat on the couch next to the Latina, kissing her temple to check if she still had a fever, and gently rubbed her lower back. Santana turned and gave the blonde a soft smile while resting her hand on the blonde's thigh. Brittany began talking to Mercedes and one of background singers about one of Mercedes upcoming shows in Vegas when she felt Santana's hand trembling on her thigh.
"I'm going to make some more eggnog. Anyone want a glass" Brittany asked and smiled when several people nodded and responded they did.
"Don't forget to add the rum." Mercedes chipped in with a smile.
"Of course not." Brittany responded laughing. "Santana, baby, can you help me in the kitchen please?" She asked while rubbing the small of the Latinas back.
Santana nodded and stood up slowly. Brittany casually wrapped her arm around Santana's waist so she didn't make a scene and leaned over kissing her cheek softly. Once in the kitchen Brittany had Santana sit down in the chair right away. "You're in pain San." Brittany said softly while sitting down next to the Latina at the table. "Please take some Excedrin." She stated while continuing to rub the Latinas back.
"Ok, I think there are some in the bathroom by the den. I will go grab some." Santana replied.
"You stay here, I will go get them." Brittany replied while jumping up.
Just as Brittany was leaving the kitchen Puck entered and grabbed 2 fistfuls of beers. "Hey San, me and the guys are going down to the game room to play a little pool. Is that okay?" He called out as she slammed the fridge door causing Santana to wince in pain and groan softly. "Yeah that's fine." She replied softly while leaning her head in her hands. Puck walked over to the table slowly.
"You okay?" He asked softly while sitting down next to her.
"Yeah I just have a migraine." She replied softly while lifting her head and looking at Puck.
"Oh, we won't go play then. You know how rowdy we get when we play." Puck replied while attempting to get up.
Santana reached out and grabbed his arm. "Go play pool Puck, the game room is sound proof for a reason." She replied with a smile. "Make sure you kick Brian's ass, he swears he's the best pool player in the house right now."
Puck winked at her. "I'm getting ready to make a quick $200 off the chump." He leaned down and kissed her softly on the top of the head. "Dinner was great, feel better."
Brittany came back to the kitchen with the pills and grabbed a bottle of water out of the fridge. "Here babe." Santana quickly took the pills and sighed lightly resting her head on her hands again.
"Want to go lay down?" Brittany asked while massaging her shoulders.
"No, we still have company. Puck and the guys are downstairs playing pool. Let's put on a Christmas movie to calm the boys down. It's after 7 already." Santana said gently while leaning back into Brittany.
"Ok, sounds good." Brittany said softly.
An hour later Mercedes background singers, and some of the dancers from Brittany's studio that came to dinner said their goodbyes leaving Santana, Brittany, Rachel, Quinn, and Mercedes with Eli, Manny, and Noah to watch a movie. Brittany sat down next to Santana and began rubbing her back again to comfort her.
"Go get the movie that Aunt Cedes got you for Christmas mijo." Santana told Noah gently. Noah came back quickly with the movie.
"B can you help me put it in?" He asked while holding Tubby close to him.
Brittany smile. "Sure." She walked over and popped it. She laid out some cushions and blankets on the floor in case the boys fell asleep.
Noah and Eli quickly layed on their stomachs to watch the movie while playing with Tubby, who was thrilled at all the attention he was receiving. Santana noticed that Manny didn't want to play with the kitten.
"Manny, are you scared of Tubby?" Santana asked. Manny didn't respond he just stared at the cat from the other side of the table.
"What if it scratches me?" He asked softly.
Santana and Quinn both smiled. "He won't scratch you on purpose, but why don't you come sit with Aunt Sanny just in case."
Manny's eyes lit up. "Really?"
"Yep since Noah ditched me for Tubby I need a cuddle buddy for this movie." She replied with a fake pout to which Noah turned and smirked at her.
Mercedes fell over laughing. "I love how he has your smirk San, that is classic."
"He's a Lopez…we all have that beautiful smirk." Santana said while laughing.
Santana opened her arms and waited for Manny to walk into them. She lifted him on her lap and gave me a soft kiss on head. "Did you have a good Christmas?"
He nodded excitedly and began to tell her about all the toys he got from Santa. Quinn, who was sitting on the side of the Latina nudged her and mouthed thank you.
Halfway through the 2nd movie all three boys were fast asleep. Noah and Eli on the floor on the cushions Brittany laid out earlier, and Manny was cuddled in Santana's arms sleep on her chest. Santana had her head leaning back. Quinn was leaning on the arm of the couch lightly snoring. Rachel left just after the movie started to visit another friend in LA and drop of gifts to their kids. Brittany and Mercedes were cleaning up the kitchen.
Brittany and Mercedes cleaned up the kitchen and came quietly back to the den. "Hey can you help me take the boys to bed?" Brittany asked the diva.
"Sure, you grab Eli and I'll grab Noah." Mercedes said quietly. As they were picking the boys up Puck came upstairs to check on Quinn. "Puckerman grab your mini me from Santana so we can take them to sleep." Mercedes whispered. Puck nodded and gently unwrapped Santana's arms from around the small boy and carried him and placed him in bed.
"Britt, me and the guys will be done soon, and then we will head out so you guys can get some rest." Puck said once they were back in the kitchen.
"Don't worry about it. San mentioned you guys usually stay the night on Christmas anyways. You and Quinn take the guestroom, Q is already asleep on the couch." Brittany replied while picking up Tubby and setting him back in the sunroom, which was just off the kitchen.
Puck nodded and smiled. "Thanks."
"I'm going to play pool with the guys." Mercedes announced. "See if I can win some money." She winked at Brittany ash e walked out.
Brittany laughed to herself because Mercedes was an excellent pool player and she knew she was going to hustle Puck's friends out of some money. She grabbed a few ice cubes and wrapped them in a napkin and went back to the den. She lightly nudged Quinn. "Quinnie, go to the guestroom and go to sleep honey." Quinn fluttered open her eyes.
"What time is it?" Quinn asked while slitting up slowly and stretching.
"It's a little after 11." Brittany said with a smile.
Santana opened her eyes and sat up as well. "You guys stay the night." Santana rasped out. "Puck has been drinking and so has Mercedes. We have the room."
"You sure San?" Quinn asked.
"Positive." Santana replied while closing her eyes again.
Quinn looked over to Brittany. "We talked about it last night. We agreed that your family and Mercedes would stay the night.' Brittany confirmed.
"Ok." Quinn leaned over and hugged Santana first and then Brittany. "I'm going to check on my boys and head to bed."
Brittany sat down next to Santana and rubbed the ice on her neck gently. "Feeling better?" She asked softly.
"A little." Santana shrugged. "Is this foreplay…because if so yes I feel better." She whispered with a smirk.
Brittany leaned over and kissed her gently. "You are so horny." Brittany laughed softly.
Santana opened her eyes. "Do I still have a fever?"
Brittany kissed her forehead. "Yeah you do, come on let's go upstairs."
Santana went to say good night to Noah while Brittany went to the bathroom and ran a bath for the Latina. Santana tiptoed in the room and kissed Noah gently on the forehead whispering "Good night mijo." She stood up to leave when she heard a small voice. "Good night mommy."
"I thought you were sleep baby." She said gently while sitting back on the edge of his bed and rubbing his back.
"I wanted to wait for you to say goodnight." He replied shyly.
Santana smiled, "did Santa bring everything you wanted today?"
"Yeah I guess." Noah said sadly.
Santana frowned. "What did he forget?" She racked her brain trying to think if she and Brittany missed anything on Noah's list.
"I asked him to make Brittany my other mommy and he didn't." Noah said as a lone tear streamed down his cheek.
Santana gasped quietly. "That's the same wish from the mall right?"
"Yeah."
"Well sometimes Santa gives really extra special wishes like that to God." Santana replied.
"What does God do with them?"
"He waits until the perfect time to make the wish come true; it doesn't always happen right when we want but it will happen."
"So I don't give up yet?" Noah asked while he played his Santana's fingers.
"Never give up on a wish or on your dreams sweetheart. Never ever." Santana leaned down and gave him another kiss on the forehead. "Get some sleep baby."
Santana walked slowly back to her room, a thought flashed in her head to check on Quinn, but quickly decided against it. "Brit?" She called out softly as she entered the room when she saw all the lights were out.
Brittany opened the bathroom door and smiled warmly at her. "I turned all the lights out because I know your head hurts. So I lit a bunch of candles instead. I ran a hot bath for you to relax in. Come join me."
Santana smiled and walked towards the bathroom. "How are you so perfect?"
Brittany shrugged. "It's a gift. Let me help you with your dress." Brittany slowly unzipped Santana's dress and let it fall to the ground. She ran her hands softly over the Latina's body as she removed her undergarments next. She then turned the Latina around and pulled her hair into a bun on the top of her head. Brittany placed a sweet kiss on the nape of her neck. Santana looked around all the candles that left a soft glow in the bathroom and instantly started to relax.
Brittany took her robe off and stepped carefully in the water and extended her hand out to the Latina. Santana settled in front of Brittany and sighed as she closed her eyes while leaning her head back resting it on Brittany's shoulder. Brittany wrapped her arms around the Latina's waist and rested them on her thighs gently rubbing them underneath the water. "You made it through Christmas." She whispered.
"Barely…" Santana whispered back while grabbing Brittany's hands and holding them.
"You still made it sweetheart, give yourself some credit." Brittany replied before gently kissing her neck. Santana moaned slightly, her senses elevated due to the migraine, were causing Brittany's innocent kisses to send surges of electricity through her body. "How's your head?"
"Hurts like hell." Santana whined. "But it's getting better." Santana lifted her head and captured Brittany's lips in a soft kiss. "You make me feel better Brit. Just by being you, you make me feel better."
Brittany smiled softly and kissed the Latina. "It's because I love you so much Santana." She ran her hands up and down Santana's sides slowly. "This probably isn't good for your fever, we should get out."
"No, this feels good babe. Its relaxing me." Santana responded while closing her eyes again.
"Ok..." Brittany responded while softly sucking on Santana's exposed neck.
"Brit...don't tease me baby." Santana whined while grabbing the back of Brittany's head and pulling her closer to her neck while rolling her hips back into the blonde.
Brittany didn't reply she instead kept kissing and sucking on the Latina's neck while now moving her hands to her breasts and slowly massaging them while rolling her thumb over Santana's nipples humming in pleasure when she felt them harden. "I love taking baths with you San." Brittany whispered into her ear while nibbling on the earlobe. She started running her hands down the valley between Santana's breasts and over her thighs before cupping her core. "Can you headache withstand an orgasm...I need to feel you baby." Brittany moaned out.
Santana lifted her head and caught Brittany's lips. "I don't feel anything but your hands baby."
Brittany blew softly into her ear and slipped one finger into her causing Santana to lose her breath momentarily. "You ok?" Brittany asked softly while sucking on her neck again.
"Y-yeah" Santana stuttered out. "Keep going" She turned her head to crash into Brittany's lips, kissing the blonde hungrily and softly moaning as Brittany began a slow rhythm pumping in and out of the Latina. Brittany took Santana's moans as an invitation to insert another finger and she picked up her rhythm.
"Shit…Brit…..oooooooohhhhhhhh" Santana whined out.
"You still okay baby?" Brittany asked her while bringing her other hand up to massage the Latina's right breast. Santana nodded while inhaling sharply as the warm water splashed on her followed by the cool air against her nipples. "I love you so much Santana." Brittany panted into her ear.
"I l-love y-you too b-bay…shit Brit….I'm close already. Fuck." Santana cried.
"Ok…stand up." Brittany said calmly while removing her fingers and sticking them in Santana's mouth. The Latina licked up her own juices and moaned. "See how good you taste San…this is why I love tasting you." Brittany said seductively while helping Santana stand up. "Hold on to the shower rails.
Once Santana was standing Brittany inched the Latinas body towards her face. She lifted one of Santana's legs and rested it over her shoulder. She slowly kissed up her thigh before licking the Latina slowly. Brittany used her tongue to twist and swirl around deep inside the Latina causing Santana to rock and buck her hips.
"B-b-b-b-rit I'm c-clossssssssse" Santana choked out. "Fuck B…."
Brittany reached up and grabbed the Latina's hips to still her while sucking on her clit and flicking her tongue over it firmly causing Santana to peak and scream out in pleasure sending her body into a shaking fit. Brittany licked her up slowly cleaning her up and planting soft kisses to her core to help her ride out her aftershock. Once the Latina stopped shaking Brittany reached forward and let the water out of the tub and slowly stood up. She pulled Santana into a passionate kiss before hugging her tight. "Merry Christmas baby." She whispered in her ear while Santana latched on her tightly and she was slightly trembling with emotion for the powerful orgasm.
Brittany then stepped out of the tub and wrapped a towel around herself before holding one open for Santana. The Latina stepped slowly out of the tub unsure of the strength left in her legs and fell in Brittany's arms. Brittany scooped her up bridal style and walked her back to the bedroom. Brittany gently dried her off.
"No clothes tonight Brit…I wanna feel you close to me baby. I want to feel your body on mine." Santana said softly while walking to the bedroom door and locking it. She then climbed in bed and laid down. Brittany climbed in after her and spooned her from behind.
"Your turn Brit…" Santana said sleepily while turning her to face the blonde while lazily running her hands up and down Brittany's sides.
"No, tonight was about you baby." Brittany whispered while kissing Santana on the forehead and pulling her close so their fronts were flush with one another. "Good night love." A few moments later Santana fell asleep her body tangled in Brittany's.
A few days later Brittany walked in the den where a sleeping Santana was sprawled out on the couch. Brittany lifted the Latina's head and placed it on her lap. Santana stirred and started to wake up. "Go back to sleep babe." Brittany cooed while rubbing her back.
"No I should get up I've been napping long enough." Santana responded while sitting up. "Where's Noah?"
"He's in the sunroom introducing Tubby to the turtles." Brittany said with a smile.
"He is obsessed with those things, " Santana replied while straddling the blonde and resting her head on her chest.
"He should, be turtles are cool." Brittany replied while laying down so Santana while lying on top of her. "What do you want to do for New Years?"
"You." Santana replied with a smirk.
"Wanky." Brittany said with a smile while playfully smacking the Latina on the butt.
"You can't use my line." Santana replied while leaning down to kiss Brittany. "Seriously, I just want to spend a quiet night at home with the 2 loves of my life." Santana replied while leaning her head back down on Brittany's chest. "Besides we leave for Lima the next afternoon."
"That's true. Well I will cook you a steak dinner…how does that sound?' Brittany replied while sitting back up.
"With caramelized mushrooms and onions?" Santana asked with a sparkle in her eye while licking her lips.
"That's the only way to eat a steak!" Brittany mused while standing up. "I need to head to the studio and drop off these dance assignments for the next month. Do you mind if I take Noah with me?"
"No go away, I need to finish working on this new song." Santana replied while stretching and standing up.
"Oohhhh, can I hear it?" Brittany asked while hugging Santana from behind.
"Maybe…maybe not." Santana replied with a smirk. "I wrote it for you."
Brittany looked down at the notebook on the table. "Is it in this notebook?" She asked while trying to reach for it but Santana was able to reach it first.
"You can't see it yet!" Santana squealed out while hiding the notebook behind her back.
Brittany lunged towards the Latina but Santana jumped to the side laughing. "Brit stop." She said while chuckling. Brittany then ran around the table trying to catch the Latina and finally tackled her on the couch tickling her.
"Brit stop….nope…I'm not …caving…." She spit out through laughing hysterically.
"Even for a thousand kisses." Brittany said with a smile while peppering kisses all over the Latina's face.
Santana caught Brittany's lips and kissed her deeply pulling the blonde down on her. "Nope." She replied when they broke for air.
"Fine, I will take my new favorite Lopez for ice cream on the way back from the studio then." Brittany replied while sticking out her tongue.
Santana laughed. "Bring me back a strawberry cone!" Santana yelled out as Brittany walked out of the room.
Brittany walked into the sunroom where Noah was sitting on the couch holding Tubby while staring at the turtle tank. "Hey sweetheart." Brittany said while leaning down and kissing his cheek before sitting next to him.
"Hi B." Noah said his eyes never leaving the tank.
"Did you feed your turtles today?" Brittany asked.
"Yeah me and mommy gave them lettuce again." He said proudly. "And mommy let me put it all by myself too."
"She did? Good job." Brittany exclaimed.
'Thanks." Noah replied while leaning in to Brittany's side.
"Hey, wanna spend the afternoon with B at her dance studio?" Brittany asked while lifting Noah in her lap.
"Really?"
"Yep, come on." Brittany said while putting him back on the floor and standing up.
"Can Tubby come?" Noah said softly while lifting the kitten above his head.
"Ummm, maybe next time. Let's leave Tubby here to keep mommy and the turtles company." Brittany said while grabbing the kitten and stroking him softly.
"Ok." Noah said with a shrug.
"Go get your shoes on and grab a jacket baby." Brittany replied.
Brittany and Noah pulled up to her dance studio an hour later. Brittany was holding his hand as they walked in the front door.
"This is where you work?" Noah asked while looking around.
"Yep, I teach people how to dance here." Brittany said with a smile.
"Will you teach me to dance?" He asked while looking up at her with big brown eyes.
"Of course sweetie, we can talk to your mom about putting you in one of the classes when we get home okay?"
"Ok." Noah nodded with a smile.
Brittany led him through the front reception area to the first studio where a beginner's dance class was being taught. Brittany waved to the instructor as they watched from the door. "I wanna dance like that." Noah said pointing to the small kids in the class.
"That's the hip hop dance class." Brittany explained while kneeling down so she was at his level. "You want to try that one?"
"Yes please." Noah responded shyly.
"Want to jump in the class now and try?" Brittany asked with a smile.
"Really?"
"Yep, come on." Brittany walked in the class and greeted the instructor Nikko.
"Alright class take 5." Nikko yelled out to the kids. "Grab a few sips of water."
"Hey Brit I thought you were off until February." He asked while leaning in and giving the blonde a hug.
"I am, I just came to drop off some paperwork for you guys and some choreography lessons for Ashley's class."
"Who this little guy?" Nikko asked while smiling down at Noah.
"This is Santana's son, Noah." Brittany said proudly.
"He looks just like her." Nikko said while ruffling his hair. "What's up Noah? Hanging out with Brit today huh?"
"Yeah, I wanna dance like B." Noah said.
"If he's Santana's son he already has tons of rhythm." Nikko joked.
Brittany laughed. "That's what I'm assuming as well. Mind if he jumps in this class for a little bit?"
"Not at all, I'm getting ready to teach a new step right now. Come on Noah." Nikko said while extending his hand out.
Noah hesitated to take his hand looking up at Brittany first. "It's ok baby, I'm going to stay with you." Noah smiled and took Nikko's hand.
Nikko taught the class a few new sequences and Noah caught on right away. "He is a natural." Brittany said to herself while pulling out her phone and recording Noah dancing to send to Santana. She quickly texted the Latina the video.
Oh My Gawd….Noah is a natural dancer baby. –B
Im in tears right now! He is so good B! Just like his mom. ;) – San
Yes you are an awesome dancer babe. LOL –B
I meant you Brit! Lol. –San
Oh Im blushing now :)…mind if I sign him up for the class. He wants to join. –B
Do I know the instructor for that class? –San
Yeah its Nikko. – B
Does Noah want to join the class? –San
Yeah he does. – B
Oh well sign him up and we will talk more tonight. I'm making dinner right now. –San
Great! I'll even give you a discount on the class. LMAO – B
If I can pay you in ass I don't want a discount *wink wink – San
Hmmm that can be arranged. J See you later sexy. - B
Love you XOXO – San
Just as Brittany was putting her phone up Noah came running up to her. "Did you see me B?" He asked.
"I did! You were awesome baby." Brittany leaned down and gave him a kiss on the top of his head. I'm going to sign up you up for this class ok?"
Noah nodded excitedly. "Yay!"
Nikko came walking over. "He's a natural talent Brit. San needs to put him in some classes right away." Nikko said while ruffling Noah's hair once again. "You did good little man. Give me five."
Brittany dropped off the paperwork she needed to the instructors mailboxes and left with Noah. "We have to stop and get your mom some ice cream."
"Can I get ice cream too?" Noah asked.
"Sure baby, but just a scoop since we didn't eat dinner yet, okay?" Brittany reminded him.
"Ok." Noah said with a shrug.
"You know B was so proud of you honey, you did great in dance class today." Brittany smiled cheerfully. "Did you have fun?"
"Yeah I like it, do I get to go back?" Noah asked while playing with his army men in the backseat.
"Yep, after we get back from vacation." Brittany replied.
"Will you still teach me?" He asked.
"I will teach you anything you want to learn sweetheart." Brittany said with a tear in her eye. I need to see where San's head is at so I finally feel comfortable enough to sign those papers. Brittany thought to herself.
Later that night in bed Santana was watching the video over and over of Noah dancing. Brittany came out of the bathroom and laid in bed next to her snuggling in to her side wrapping an arm over her waist.
"He looks amazing doesn't he?" Brittany asked while kissing Santana on the shoulder before laying her head there.
"I can't stop watching it. I don't know how I missed this before." Santana said with a huge smile. "Thanks B."
"For what?" Brittany asked while sitting up.
"For bringing out my baby's natural talent. You highlighted it for him. So thank you." Santana put her phone down and leaned forward to gently kiss Brittany on the lips.
The two spent a quiet New Years Eve together watching movies while kissing and cuddling in bed. It was the New Years Day as Santana was pacing back and forth in the den. Puck just finished loading their bags in his truck so he could drive them to the airport.
Brittany walked up behind her and hugged her. "Relax." Santana took a long sigh.
"I'm trying to Brit." Santana replied while relaxing in Brittany's arms.
"You don't have to make a decision to see your abuela until we get there you know? We will be there for a few days so you can make your decision there. Follow your heart baby."
"What if I make the wrong decision?" Santana said through a sigh.
"Your heart is never wrong baby, remember that. You're heart is never wrong." Brittany replied softly while kissing her forehead.
The plane ride to Lima was long and uneventful. Brittany was sleep on Santana's shoulder while she cuddled a sleeping Noah in her lap. Santana went back and forth in her head on whether or not she wanted to see her abuela. She reached over in her purse and pulled out the letter reading it over and over. She tried to find a hidden meaning in the letter but she couldn't find anything, which made her even more frustrated.
She closed her eyes tightly and replayed the scenario from high school in her head. She still remembered every word her abuela told her the night she kicked her out. She remembered the look of disgust on her abuela's face which now made her stomach turn, she remembered how she sat up for hours crying in Brittany's arms while Quinn rubbed her back.
She then remembered the times her abuela taught her Spanish, the moments she would fall asleep in her arms, the times she helped her abuela cook, and the times her abuela would tell her she loved her. Santana wiped the tears that were streaming down her eyes.
I know what I want to do now. I made my decision. She whispered to no one in general.
Next chapter is Lima and Brit dealing with her dad's sickness.
More cute Santana and Noah moments ahead.
Do you think Santana decided to meet with her abuela or not?