Chapter 3

Santana's Pov

I swear the clock never runned so slow in my entire life. I was sitting at my desk tapping the pen impatiently against the top of it. It was finally Monday and I was waiting until one o'clock to go see Rachel. I've never been so impatient in my entire life.

When the clock finally struck the time I was waiting, I packed my things and left the office without even saying goodbye to my secretary. The street was full as hell, many cars and taxis stuck in traffic. Gladly the school was just a few blocks from my office, so I could walk. I'd be crazy if I waste more time stuck in a stupid taxi when I have two perfect legs. I mean, because I wanna see the kids, yeah that's the reason.

I grabbed my phone and stopped for a moment to send Rachel a text. Don't text and walk, kids! It was a simple 'On my way' that was answered with a 'Okay'.

The building appeared in front of me and I immediately made out Rachel's figure. She hadn't seen me and I took the time to check her out. Tight high waisted jeans with a plain withe t-shirt and a pair of red sneakers. She looked hot as fuck. Those damn jeans were making her legs look longer than ever and were hugging her thighs just perfectly.

I shook off my dirty thoughts and headed over to Rachel. She turned around before I reached her and smiled cheerfully at me. Her light brown hair glistening in the sunlight. My breath caught at the sight in front of me.

"Hi, Tana." She leaned close to me and peck my cheek lightly. And I'll be damned if I say that didn't feel awesome. "Let's go, the class starts in five minutes." And the first that came to my mind was, when did the time start going so fast?

She grabbed my hand and pulled me into the building. The hallways looked a lot like McKinley's, but the colors were different. Rachel opened a door and I was greeted with a pair of arms around my legs. I looked down and saw Theo looking at me with a big smile like his mother's.

"Hello, T-boy. How are you?" He raised his arms to me and I lifted him.

"I'm great! Mom's choir will be singing my favorite song today." I smiled looking at Rachel's smile out of the corner of my eye. "And you are here too! This day has been awesome."

I just laughed and sat in Rachel's desk chair with Theo on my lap. He was right, these days were awesome and it was, in some way, only starting.

*

Almost all the students were in the classroom, Rachel was waiting for one who, according to her, was always late. The door opened and a boy who looked a lot like Puck walked into the room. Rachel looked at him with a raised eyebrow and he gave her an apologetic smile with flushed cheeks.

"Sorry, Miss Berry, I didn't hear the bell... again." He said, and Rachel laughed and replied in sign language.

I was lost, the boy said he didn't hear the bell and she just laughed. She seemed to notice the confusion in my face and tapped her lips indicating she was going to 'talk'. "He's deaf, Tana."

A little 'oh' came out of my mouth and he let out a nasal laugh as he leaned across the desk to grab an iPad. I watched her tap the screen of the electronic device and suddenly a robotic-sounding voice came out of nowhere. She smiled at the little jump I made and pointed to a corner where there was a speaker and the board where the words were projected.

"Good afternoon, guys. Today we have a special guest with us. She's Santana López, we were together at Glee club back in high school. Today you have two judges, and this one is a little rough not like my son that likes everything you do. Form up and show them what we got!"

They all took their places under Rachel's gaze. When they were all in place, she walked over to the band. I just looked at her in admiration. She was totally in her zone and you could tell just by looking at her body posture. Shoulders back and head held high, just like the Rachel Berry I remembered from high school.

There was a girl standing between two large speakers who caught my eye. She was barefoot, well, not quite, she was wearing socks. Before I could ask Rachel, the music started and Theo jumped in my lap and clapped excitedly.

Help me, it's like the walls are caving in

Sometimes I feel like giving up

But I just can'tIt isn't in my blood.

I was surprised by the song selection. I mean, I love that song but I never thought that it would be Theo's favorite.

I'm looking through my phone again, feeling anxious

Afraid to be alone again, I hate this

I'm tryna find a way to chill, can't breathe, oh

Is there somebody who could help me?

It's like the walls are caving in

Sometimes I feel like giving up

No medicine is strong enough

Someone help me

I'm crawling in my skin

Sometimes I feel like giving up

But I just can't.

It all made sense when I looked at Rachel who was trying to hide the tears that were rolling down her cheeks. She was alone when the doctor told her she had cancer. She fought all of that on her own with no one to lean on. Sometimes she wanted to give up, but she didn't, because it wasn't in her blood.

It isn't in my blood

It isn't in my blood.

When the song ended I looked down and Theo was adoringly looking at his mom. And I couldn't blame him because I'm pretty sure I was looking at her the same way. He looked at me and brushed my cheeks wiping away some tears, that's when I realized I was crying.

"Why is it your favorite song, T-boy?" I was pretty sure what his answer would be.

"Because giving up isn't in my momma's blood."

Damn right, women didn't know the word surrender. And from now on she won't be alone because I'm going to be with her. After all, she was the only one who believed in me at sectionals sophomore year.

*

The classroom was completely empty after the choir rehearsed the song two more times. Rachel was standing in the doorway talking to the girl who sang. I was wondering what disability the girl had. Then it hit me, she was barefoot between two speakers. Could it be possible? No fucking way.

When Rachel closed the door, I asked her, "Is she deaf?" Rachel nodded, "So she was feeling the music vibrate through the floor, right? That's why she was barefoot." Rachel reached over to take Theo who was asleep on my lap but I refused and got up with him in my arms. "But how do she tune in while singing?"

"She just went for it. The first time she walked into the choir room she said 'I'm deaf and I want to sing'. I just let her, who was I to tell her not to? Then she left us all flabbergasted because she hitted all the right notes. I think it's her confidence and she's so passionate that it just happened without her trying."

She kept the school door open so I could get out. "We can go to my house if you want."

The rest of the way we talked about the choir, she asked what things to change in the presentation and I gave my opinions. When we got to her apartment she held the door open for me once more and then pointed out where Theo's room was. I put him in bed and Rachel and I sat on the couch with the television on but not paying attention to it.

"Do you want to see a movie like old times?" She asked smiling, and I wasn't going to refuse.

She leaned against the couch, I wasted no time and lied on top of her. I laid my head on her chest and her arms wrapped around my shoulders with her palms pressed on my upper back. I sighed and snuggled against her wrapping my arms around her waist.

"I missed cuddling with you while we watched movies. It was the best part of my day hands down." She said looking down at me so I could read her lips. Her fingers began to caress my hair, scratching lightly my scalp and I purred. Yup, I fucking purred because it felt awesome.

"I never told you this but you are the best cuddler in the world, Rach." I mumbled, dropping my head onto her chest again and felt her upper body shake with her laugh. "It was the best part of my day too."

I closed my eyes, losing myself in the beat of her heart and the way her chest rose and fell with each breath. Her hands caressing my hair and the heady scent of her perfume becoming my favorite things, in addition to snuggling with her. Theo was right, this day was perfect.