Santana POV

I had spent the day at Dani's record label, sitting through meetings and discussions about her upcoming tour. There was no specific reason for me to be there, it's just Dani and I wanted to spend every minute together we could before she'd be on the road for possibly months on end. Witnessing all the work that was going into it I was so proud of my girl, she'd done this, she was responsible for the level of success that garnered a multi city tour. I was glad I had come along today too, to meet Dani's manager Greg and a few of the other guys. It made me feel reassured that she was in good hands and would be safe when I wasn't there to protect her.


Stepping out to pick up some coffees from the café down the road I timed my entry perfectly through the swinging doors so that I didn't spill the four coffees I was juggling. The girl at the front desk, recognising me from earlier that morning, waved me right on back. I passed the room where we'd been in all morning and no one was in there so I followed the sound of Dani's laughter down the hallway a little further. I found her in the break room chatting to one of the employees I had yet to meet. She was a slim, very pretty, redhead; so of course I already didn't like her.

"Medium latte, one sugar," I announced as I slid Dani's coffee in front of her.

She smiled and thanked me for the coffee before taking a large sip of the wonderful thing that is caffeine.

"If I'd known you were going for coffee I could have saved you a second trip," the redhead said to me. I furrowed my eyebrows as she continued, "nevertheless it won't take long for you to go again. I'll get a large, double shot cap, and make it skim."

I scoffed. Oh hell no; she did not think I was some assistant at her beck and call. Dani's face had bewilderment written all over it, she was unsure of how I'd react to this. I knew this was a place of business for her though so I maintained my temper more than I would have if we were anywhere else.

"Oh you must not have heard," I said, glint in my eye, "I'm Dani's girlfriend," I told her as I looped my arm possessively around my girlfriend's waist.

"No I hadn't heard. You're very lucky," she told me as if I didn't already know. It was noticeable though how she didn't think Dani was equally lucky. The obnoxious look on her face told me she thought she'd be a much better girlfriend for Dani than I…in her dreams. "But I guess if you don't work here than you have all the time in the world to get me my caffeine. Oh and I'll take a bagel while you're at it."

"Ok listen," I said poking her, "I don't know who you think you are, frankly I don't really care. You're certainly no better than me and I'm not about to run errands for you. I'm from Lima Heights Adjacent yo and we don't take crap from anyone."

I wasn't yelling, just speaking rather sternly so that there was no misunderstanding that I was not going to back down. When the redhead's eyes fluttered over to look at Dani so did mine. When my eyes met hers I realised she was wearing a strong look of disbelief. I'd let my jealous, possessive side ruin something for the sweet girl. I was such an idiot.

Not knowing what to do I just stormed back down the hallway and slipped into the first restroom I could find. My hands found refuge on the countertop as I gripped it tightly and practiced taking deep breaths. Looking up into the mirror I saw Dani enter cautiously behind me. She was waiting for me to speak.

"I'm sorry Dani, I just couldn't…she….ARGH!" I was annoyed at the situation and annoyed that words were failing to express my anger. She walked closer to me, bringing her hands to my cheeks. Immediately I sunk into the feeling of her touch.

"Shh it's okay, I'm worried about you not her, besides she's not involved with my account anyway. Santana, I may be wrong, but this seems like more than just the coffee mishap…" Dani said pursing her lips.

"Dani I'm so proud of you." She nodded in reply, knowing this for I'd told her many times before. "I'm so excited for this next chapter in your life but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a little worried about the tour. Take what's her face for example, she's just one of the many girls that will be throwing themselves at you."

"It doesn't matter if they do. I don't want her; I don't want anyone but you. Santana we can do this, our relationship is stronger than a few months apart. You certainly don't have to worry about my commitment to you. But…" she said her grin becoming ever so cheeky, "if you want to bribe the security guards to keep all pretty girls away from me then go right ahead."

"So you agree she's pretty?" I said, not seeming to let go of this.

"Trust me babe, she's not my type."

I knew what she was saying in just that one line. She was telling me that anyone who wasn't me would never be enough, and I was more than okay with that. I was pleased in fact. So pleased I roughly pushed her backwards into the door, relishing the surprised whimper that escaped her. I fisted her hair as I nipped at the nape of her neck. Dani let out a shaky moan but her hands pushed my shoulders back until we stood a few inches apart.

"Babe as hot as this is I don't really think this is going to calm your worries," she said softly, her eyes memorising every feature on my face. "You're not some quickie in the bathroom. I love you. I love you Santana and as such I want to treasure you for the classy, sophisticated, deserving woman you are. This," she said motioning around to the public bathroom, "is for meaningless or rushed hook ups. I don't want that, not today, so how about you go home and relax, maybe do something with Quinn. I'll finish up here and we can do this properly."

I rested my forehead to hers and agreed. She had such a hold over me this girlfriend of mine. Her sweetness was a perfect balance to my jealousy; it brought me down from the edge of anger. I kissed her sweetly and told her I'd see her back at my place.


I arrived home, after having meeting up with Q to have an early dinner and just a general catch up, to find Dani had beaten me back. The apartment seemed empty as I set my keys down but I could hear music coming faintly from the bathroom. A little emotionally drained from the day I dragged myself toward the music. Opening the door my breath was taken from me. In addition to the soft music there were dozens of candles flickering, providing the only light in the room. The bath had been filled with hot water and I could smell the beautiful perfume of the bubble mixture. My toes curled around the scattered rose petals that lined the floor. It was beautiful and I didn't feel like I deserved this, or the love of the girl that did this for me.

Strong arms wrapped around my waist and soft lips placed kisses on my neck. I relaxed backwards into Dani's grip.

"This is so perfect Dani, I can't believe you did this for me."

"Of course, I'd do anything for you San."

"So you'll join me then?" I asked, turning around in her arms so I could look upon her beautiful face.

"I thought you'd never ask…" she said before removing me of my clothes in the most sensual way possible.