Up In The Air ch. 12
If someone has told me a few weeks ago that I would find myself falling for a famous recording artist, I would've laugh before recommending several psychiatrists as I walked away. I find myself lying on my couch with my daughter, watching cartoon. Santana on the hand, is currently looking over Bailey's shoulder as she helps him with his math homework that he's having trouble with. A warm feeling washes over seeing how well the Latina effortless fits into our lives and seeing how much she cares about my children as I know that not a lot of people are willing to date others with children. The recording artist doesn't care as she often reminds me that she loves my children and I love seeing her wanting to build relationship with them, not because we're dating but actually wants to get to know better. I never thought that I would find love after my divorce and I led myself to believe that but I was a little blindsided when it came in the form of a fiery yet kind woman as there was a time in college before I meet my ex-husband that I experiment a little.
That seems so long ago but I don't regret how my relationship turned out as I have three beautiful kids because of it and I wouldn't change it for the world but I wished that I hadn't stayed so long in it. It was long over and a part of me was trying to make it work because the children but the love that we once held had long died out and he wasn't the man that I had fallen in love with anymore. I shake my head to rid myself of those thoughts because there's no point in dwelling in the past as I'm going to treasure the present and forward to the future, hoping that a certain someone will be there as well. I feel a buzzing in my pants pocket to see that I've receive a text from Quinn asking if the kids would like to go to the park with her, Beth and Charlie and I smile at the message because the lawyer and I had exchange numbers weeks before.
It's nice having someone who understands the trials of being a working mom other than Sam who's great but I like having someone closer in age who knows what I'm going too as the blonde makes it so easier to talk to her about things. Quinn is more than willing to tell me things about her and Santana's shared past much to the performer's dismay as I come to find out that she went through a punk rock phase in high school with pictures to prove it. I couldn't help but laugh while finding it a bit seeing the Latina with a nose ring and rather tight clothing although I keep that bit of information to myself as I have a feeling that the singer would try to use it against me later if I'm not careful. Sometimes it's a little intimidating talking with someone who's so successful and I wonder why the lawyer would want to talk someone like a lowly waitress as I don't see how I can offer much in terms of simulating conversation.
I'm sure that she's used to talking with all kinds of interesting and fascinating people all the time so why would the blonde want to talk to me and I had asked her this once when we were out for lunch. Quinn had told me that she likes talking to me because I'm not trying to butter her up or looking to get something out rather her friendship as she could tell that I'm a genuine person with no ulterior motive which I don't. I don't have many friends besides Mercedes and Sam who have told me multiple times that I need to expand my circle of friend and honestly I think that they're correct on that as it was easy accepting Quinn and Brittany's offers of shopping trips and manicures. I have to say that I like having female friends that I can be myself around as I ask the kids if they would to spend the day at the with Mrs. Fabray and her kids which was met with loud confirmation from all of them before texting it was a go.
I tell Bailey that he has to finish his homework before they arrive causing him to double his efforts as the Latina chuckles quietly to herself before making sure that he was doing the problems correctly. The lawyer and her kids show up thirty minutes as the five children greet each other enthusiastically as the blonde smirks knowingly at her friend before ushering the offspring off to car, leaving the of us alone. I don't know why this is making me rather nervous but the last time that we were alone was about two weeks ago and in the meantime, the kids have acted like some sort of buffer. I didn't have enough time to dwell on my thoughts or my nervousness before a warm yet soft body gently flops down on top of me and a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist before looking into warm brown eyes twinkling with adoration and mischief.
The singer leans up to press her kiss against my lips before resting her head on my chest, grabbing the remote to find something on the television to watch as I don't know why I was so nervous to be alone with this woman. I know that she would never do anything to make me uncomfortable or do anything that I didn't want to as I wrap my arms loosely around her neck as she picks some cheesy Hallmark movie. I was half watching the movie as my hand slides into her raven tresses, lightly scratching her scalp as Santana lets out soft sighs of content and I continue my administrations as I think that she almost fell asleep halfway through the movie.
"I have to tell you something before I fall asleep"
"Oh? What is it?" I asked curious.
"In a couple of days, I'm going to have to leave soon to do some promoting for my album" Santana said snuggling into my chest.
"How long are you going to be gone?"
"It's hard to say but I wanna say about a week or two then my manager wants to get started on the music videos for two of my songs"
"Sounds like a lot of hard work"
"It is but it can be fun too. At least the making the music videos. It's like watching my songs to life but there's one something else that I wanna take to you about" Santana said looking up at me.
"Like?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"I saw one of Bailey's drawings that would be perfect for my album and I wanted know if it would be okay for me to use it. Of course I would paid him for it because the kid's insanely talented and it would be perfect exposure for him"
"I would talk to him about it but I think that he would freak out that you want to use his artwork for your album cover. I'm a little confused about something though" I said frowning slightly.
"Confused about what?" Santana asked raising an eyebrow.
"Don't you have people to create album covers for you who know what would look good so why do you choosing it from a ten year old boy"
"I do and I've seen the album covers that they want to use but none of them work for me. They're not what I want but when I saw Bailey's drawing I knew that it was perfect" Santana said smiling. "Your son truly has a gift, Rachel and he's insanely talented. I just want the world to see what I see"
"You really think so?"
"Of course I do. I wouldn't be offering to paid him for his talent but I wanted to talk to you about it first because your mother and I don't want to step on any toes when it comes to him or the girls"
"Thank you for talking it over with me first. It means a lot to me that you did that" I said kissing her forehead.
"No problem but it's be hard telling the ninos why I'm gonna be around for two weeks. I mean I'm sure that Bailey'll understand but I'm not so sure about girls, I don't want them thinking that I'm leaving and never coming back ya know" Santana said frowning slightly.
"Santana, I'm sure that the kids will understand that your job require you to travel but even they don't, I'll assure them that you'll come back"
"I'm coming back. I mean how can I stay away when I have three precious ninos and the most beautiful woman waiting for me back at home" Santana said grinning from ear to ear.
"Santana" I said my cheeks burn.
"What? It's true, I don't know what I did in a past life to deserve you but I'm glad that I do and I'm never letting go" Santana said kissing me on the lips. "You're giving me a reason to come back. This might be a bit soon to be saying all this but I see a future with you"
It feels like my heart is going to explode out of my chest at the sincerity and certainty of Santana's words as I don't know what I did to deserve her but I know that I don't want to let go. Every day I find another reason to fall for her and the way that she's kissing me with such hunger that every nerve is firing off all at once as no one has kissed me like she is right now. This woman is going to be the death of me and what a wonderful way to go. I could honestly spend the rest of my life living off of her kisses but I don't think either of our stomachs would be in agreement of that decision as they make themselves known. I giggle before gently pushing her away, going into the kitchen to make us something to eat but I didn't get far when the Latina glues herself to my back with her arms wrapped around my waist.
I roll my eyes playfully at her impression of a koala bear but it doesn't hinder me from making lunch as I have gotten plenty of practice multi-tasking several things at once with three active children so this is a piece of cake. Once lunch was made, the singer insists on keeping me close to her as I think that she might be the one having the harder time of separating herself than I thought that she would have but I'm not complaining. When the kids come back from the park a few hours later, the conversation that the singer was dreading goes about as well as you think as Bailey was a little sad but he understands. Harmony ask the older Santana to bring her back a souvenir while Marley had a completely different reaction to the news as she was trying to hold back the tears as the recording artist takes her in arms, reassuring her that she's coming back.
Harmony and Bailey take up either side of the Latina who places kisses on their heads, holding them as close as possible while I pull my phone out discreetly to take a quick picture. I know that we'll find some way to make it through these two weeks somehow but it doesn't mean that I'm not going to miss the singer while she's gone.
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 12