Up In The Air ch. 11
It's been a long time that I've been on a date or see anyone put as much effort as Santana who learn how to make a vegan dish so I would be able to eat something and I can say that I'm touched. I mean that she didn't have to do that but the fact she wanted speaks volume about her and her character as I can't wait to see what else the singer has in store for me but hopefully I get to plan the next date. If this relationship is to work then both of us has to put in the work as I talk Mercedes about what the Latina likes to do on her days off before asking Sam if she was okay with taking over my shift at the diner. When she inquire what it was for which I told her reason, older waitress was more than happy to oblige while wishing me luck on my date as a part of me can't believe that someone as famous as Santana was interested in a lowly waitress.
When I'm with her, she makes me feel like I could be and I could do more with my life that I can still pursue my dreams but I'm not sure about that. I'm constantly worried about putting myself on the dating site after been married for so long and being with the same person for years but with the R&B singer, she makes me feel like I'm someone worth loving again and I can trust her with my heart. My kids are enamored with her and after hearing the conversation between her and Bailey, I know that putting my trust in her is the right decision as I think that I'm ready to allow myself to fall fully. After I'm sure that everything is place for the day and the kids are spending the time with their godmother, I drive to over the Latina's place to see her car in the driveway as well as someone else's before parking next to it. I was about to ring the bell when the door opens suddenly, revealing Noah who's on his way out as he smiles when he notices me standing in the doorway before stepping aside so I could go inside as he leaves.
The body guard tells me that the songstress is in the living room and sure that's where I find the Latina in a tank top and shorts with a notebook resting on her lap and reading glasses sitting on the bridge of her nose before pushing it further up. I walk over towards the unsuspecting woman, leaning over the top of the couch to see her furiously scribbling in the notebook, unaware of my presence until she stretches her arms over her head as a sliver of skin is put on display. Santana finally notices me after a moment nearly jumping out of her skin, holding a hand to her chest to steady her fast beating heart before glaring at me slightly.
"Dammit Rach, don't scare me like that. When did you get here?" Santana asked raising an eyebrow.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you but I've been here for a moment and you never looked up from your notebook. Noah let me in and I wanted to ask you if you might want to spend the day with me but it looks like you're quite busy at the moment"
"I'm never too busy for you, Estrella. I'm just writing some songs for my next album but I definitely use a break and spending the day sounds amazing right now" Santana said closing her notebook. "Just let me get change and we'll go, okay"
"Great" I said smiling.
Santana stands up, moving around the couch as she kisses me on the cheek on her way further into the house before sitting down on the couch to wait to see the notebook sitting on the coffee table. I'll a little curious as to what Santana's writing but I don't feel right about just picking it up and reading it without her consent as the songs could be deeply personal and I'm sure if she's willing to allow me to see them. Luckily I didn't have to wait long before the songstress comes back into the room, holding out her hand for me to take, leading us towards my car before pulling out onto the curb when ten minutes into the drive, she asks me where we were going. The Latina pouts adorably when I told her that it was a surprise as I reach over with my free hand to lace our fingers together as she down at our interlocked hand with a wide grin on her face.
We ride around for about twenty minutes before pulling up into a parking lot of a small carnival that arrived early this morning and I thought that it would perfect to spend the day at and child like wonder on younger woman's face proves that it was a good choice. I brought our ticket with some protest from my companion but she's easily silence with a lingering kiss on her cheek, leading her further into the carnival as there's people of various age walking around enjoying the festivities.
"If I didn't know any better, I would say that is a date" Santana said swinging her joint hands.
"I wouldn't refute it if you did" I said shrugging my shoulder nonchalant.
"Wait… is this a date? Please tell me that this is a date" Santana said rather hopeful.
"Yes, it's a date. I have on good authority that it's been awhile since you been to one of these and my coworker told me that there was one that came town this morning so I thought that it would be a good idea to take you. I know that I should've asked you if you wanted to go and that this was date but I wanted to surprised you. Now I feel like an idiot and you don't like-"
Thankfully Santana stops from word vomiting further because there's no telling what else I would have said and having her kiss me like is one way that I don't mind her shutting me up. The songstress pecks me on the lips a few more before grinning widely, telling that she loves her surprise before pulling me towards some of the activities and stands that the fair to offer. We got on a few rides and I never screamed so much in my life but I was definitely having fun and seeing the Latina smile this much is certainly an added plus as she stuffs her face with more sweets and junk food than I thought possible. There wasn't a lot that I could eat since almost everything was either deep fried, fried in butter or covered in chocolate but thankfully I ate a rather big breakfast before leaving the house. The younger woman stops by a stand run by a teenager still in high school with the counter covered in tiny trinkets as she picks up various item, examining them before putting them down.
I raise an eyebrow, unsure of what she's looking for until she picks up a butterfly necklace then looking through the rest of the pile to find a old tattered book on artists throughout the decade and an pair of pink bunny earrings. Santana hands over money for the items, looking rather proud of herself and purchase before seeing the confused look on my face.
"It's for the ninos. The necklace for Marley, the book for Bailey and earrings for Harmony" Santana explains. "I saw this stuff and instantly thought of them, ya know"
"You don't have to buy them stuff, they're already pretty enthralled with you"
"I know that I don't have to but I want to although I don't want you to think that I'm trying to buy their affections because I'm not"
"I know that you're not because that's not the kind of person that you are" I said smiling.
"I'm glad that you know. If I was then I would think I would to try a harder than what I got" Santana said holding up her bag.
"What can I say? My kids have tastes but I don't think you would have to try too hard" I said nudging her shoulder with mine.
"But don't think that I forgot about you. Just haven't told the things for you yet"
"Santana, you don't have to get me anything. Spending time with you is more than enough"
"I know that I don't have to but I want to and I like spending time with you too" Santana said kissing my cheek.
"And if I wanted to buy you something, would you be okay with that?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"It's not often get gift but if it's from you, I'm pretty sure that I'll love whatever is it" Santana said smiling.
We walk around the carnival a little longer, enjoying each other's company and new things that we've never tried before as I found out that I have decent aim when it comes to hitting balloons with darts. I was able to win a stuffed star before offering to the Latina who happily accepts, kissing me on the cheek as we walk around some more when a elderly woman calls out to us who's sitting in front of a carriage with a crystal ball, asking if we wanted our fortunes told. The songstress and I look at each other before shrugging slightly as we sit across from her, waving her hands over and around the crystal sphere in front of her.
"Ah young love, it's a beautiful thing, no?" She asks with a toothy smile.
"What do you see, lady? Think you can tell me if this one would be willing to marry me in the future" Santana said gesturing to me with a jerk of her head.
"Mmm my crystal ball shows me that the two of you being together for a long time with her three children from a previous relationship and possibly a child or two more. It appears that you two will be quite happy with each other although it won't be easy"
"Here that Estrella, you're forever stuck with me now" Santana said eyes twinkling with mirth.
"I guess that wouldn't be so bad but I'll have you know that I'm carrying anymore children" I said playing rolling my eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm more than willing to carry our babies" Santana said wiggling her eyebrows suggestively.
"Oh my goodness, you're too much" I laugh.
"Are you a singer?" the elderly lady asked curious.
"This one is but I haven't sing anything is a long time" I said shaking my head.
"Interesting because I see the both of you having successful singing career" the elderly lady said rubbing her chin thoughtfully. "Interesting, interesting indeed"
"I guess that I'm not the only one that sees your talent" Santana said nudging my shoulder with hers. "It's only a matter of time"
"I guess that we'll just have to see but she could be very full of herself and there's no telling how much truth to base of on her 'fortune'" I said shrugging my shoulders.
"I know that her fortunes are going to come true" Santana said wrapping her arm around my shoulders.
"Oh really, how can you be so sure?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"Because I'm going to make them come true because I know there's something about you that I like and I can see myself having a future with you and the ninos and once I set my mind to do something, I work to get you" Santana said kissing my temple.
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 11