Protector ch. 12
I'm looking through my closet for something to wear that'll Rachel won't be able to take her eyes off me but I don't want to look like I'm trying too hard but the shorter woman has always been different. Ever Brittany I never felt this way about anyone yet I can't deny my attraction to the teacher and honestly I don't want to although a small part of me is worried that I would forget about the love that I had for the dancer. I don't want to forget but thankfully I have a constant reminder of that love and I see it everyday when I look at Quinn, seeing the beautiful person that she'll grow up to be while cherishing every moment in between. The avid reader bounces in, wearing her Harry Potter t-shirt that her Uncle Blaine had brought her last week and denim shorts when she notice that I'm still dressed in my tank top and sweatpants, shaking her head at me.
She moves around me to grabbing clothes, putting them in my hand before pushing me towards the bathroom while telling me that we shouldn't be late as she leaves me alone with my thoughts. I look at the clothes that my daughter chose for me and I have to say that I'm honestly impressed with her choice as I take a quick shower before slipping on the red/black blouse that hugs the curve of my breasts and black skirt that stop mid-thigh. I normally I would the compression shorts with this if I was out with potential clients or with the bosses but night I don't need to wear them since everyone at Lady Hummel and Sir Hair Gel already knows about my condition. I never felt the need to hide anything from and I'm not about to start tonight as I loosely curl my hair and apply light makeup before strapping up a pair of red high heels, grabbing my house keys and wallet to find Quinn sitting on the couch, reading.
I shake my head a little as I tap her on the shoulder as she looks up at me with a easy smile before jumping off the couch, dog ear a page in her book before following me towards the car. I make sure that she's strapped her in before pulling off, tapping Rachel's address and surprisingly it take me all of fifteen minutes to find out front of a stylish middle class apartment complex. I was about to text the teacher that I was out front but then I thought better of it, walking up the stoop to buzz the doorbell as it's about two minutes before the tiny diva's opening the door while staring at her stunned. She's staring in front of me, wearing a white long sleeve blouse that show enough cleavage to be enticing, a black skirt that hugs her hips and a pair of knee high boots that make her long legs look even longer if possible. The smoky eye shadow and edgier makeup is definitely getting my engine revving as she looks up at me shyly through her long lashes as I think that I could be anymore attracted to this woman than I am right now.
If we didn't have somewhere to be and my daughter in the car, I would be kissing the life out of her as I hold out my hand for her take before leading her to the car, opening the door like a gentlewoman that I am. The avid reader smiles and waves at her favorite teacher as the two start up a conversation about their favorite animals, I can see the blonde talking animatedly through the rear view mirror. It doesn't take long to reach the Hummel-Anderson residence as the avid reader bounces up the stoop before anyone could blink as I get out, walking around to open the passenger's door to help the singer out. Quinn knocks on the front door and it opens a few second later by Finn who lifts her into the air before running inside, leaving the door wide open which I need to talk to the boy in the future. I take Rachel's hand in mine as we walk inside, making sure that the door is closed to smell something amazing coming in from the kitchen to find Kurt walking out of with three glasses of red wine.
We take a glass from him as the fashion designer wraps an arm around our former Gleek's shoulders as she returns the gesture with a smile before getting into a round of small talk as I walk into the kitchen to find Blaine putting the finishing touches on dinner. If it wasn't for Hair Gel, Ethel and Bernie I'm pretty sure that I would've wasted away during college as they often supplied with me food to last for days and I'm glad that he and Lady Hummel found each other. It's not often that see two people that are absolutely perfect for each other and compliment each other, gladly calling these two my brothers as they were there for me when I need them the most. I'm pull out of my thoughts by a hand on my shoulder to see the doctor looking at me with a soft smile.
"Nervous?" Blaine asks, turning down the heat on the stove. "You just really like her"
"That obvious, huh?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"A little bit but I have always been able to tell when someone's in love and you got bad. I'm happy for you, Santana" Blaine said smiling.
"Why?"
"Because this is the first time in long time that you actually allow yourself to feel something for someone else since… well you know but it seem like you close off your heart to the possibility of finding love and when you found out that Rachel was going to Quinn's teacher, something change" Blaine said leaning against the counter. "I want you to take this slow because you're not the only one that's gonna be affected by it"
"I know, I know but I talk to Quinn about me dating"
"I wasn't talking about Quinn but she will be affect by it. I meant that you should be careful with your and Rachel's hearts because you both have the potential to fall fast and hard if you're not cautious and I want the best for the both of you" Blaine said placing a hand on my shoulder.
"I plan on taking it slow but thanks Blaine" I said placing my hand on top of his.
"You're welcome. Come on, lets bring this out before it gets cold" Blaine said turning the stove off.
I grab the plates and silverware, setting the table as Blaine calls everyone that the food is ready as I make sure that he had cook something that vegan so that Rachel would be able to eat something. Conversation flows easily as the kids talk about school and their friends while the adults talk about a wide arrange of things but mostly about school, Glee club, what the other Gleeks are up now and sharing a few laughs. The dinner was eaten and plates taken away to be washed as Finn and Quinn move to the backyard to bounce around a basketball since captain Hair Gel set up a basketball hoop on the top of the garage. He assured me that they would perfectly safe since there's a very high gate surrounding the backyard so no one would be able to jump it as I sit down on the couch with the teacher press up against my side, wrapping my arm around her thin shoulders. She looks up at me through her lashes, cheeks slightly flush from either the wine that she's been drinking or something else entirely.
"You know I talk to Quinn and she's okay with us possibly dating"
"Is that so?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"She said that if she would be okay with anyone dating you then she would prefer it being me" Rachel said smiling bashfully.
"Oh really and what do you think about us dating? I mean I think that I made it pretty obvious that I want to date you but I'm not sure where you stand on that"
"I like you, Santana. I like you more than I have anyone but I'm scared" Rachel said barely above a whisper.
"Scared of what, Rach? You know that I wouldn't do anything to hurt you" I said frowning slightly.
"I know that you wouldn't but I have been hurt in the past by others who claimed that liked me, only to find out that they only wanted to use me to warm their beds or attempt to change in some idea of an girlfriend that they wanted for themselves. I don't want to go though that again, I can't and I don't want to be hurt again. It's the reason why I'm hesitant about going into another relationship fully"
"Okay, I want names of those bastards so I can make them pay for hurting you" I said breathing harshly through my nose. "I'm gonna all Lima Height on their asses"
"No, you don't know have to do that San" Rachel said shaking her head.
"I know that I don't but I want to. You know that I'm lawyer, meaning that I have plenty of contacts to make life impossible for then" I said cracking my knuckles.
"Thank you, I appreciate the thought but I don't want you getting trouble because of me and I long over those people. I know now that they didn't deserve me and if I hadn't gone through all that then who knows where I might have end up as I think that everything happens for a reason" Rachel said resting her head on my shoulder.
"Maybe but I have a lot to prove so you know how serious that I am about you, about us" I said kissing the top of her head.
"I know that you're serious but all I'm asking of you is to be patient with me. I just have to convince myself that you truly want me because I believe you when you said that you care about me" Rachel said looking up at me.
"That's because I do mean it and no rush because it's be all worth it in the end when you're mine" I said smirking.
"You sound rather confident about that, Lopez" Rachel giggles.
"Because no woman can resist the Lopez charm"
"I don't know about that since we're the one pursuing me and not the other way around but I can't wait to see what you have in store" Rachel says, lowering her voice seductively.
I shiver slightly as Kurt walks in from upstairs, looking between us with a raised eyebrow before rolling eyes, taking a seat across from us on the couch as he and Rachel talk about plans to catch up later in the week to see some Broadway show. I roll my eyes because some things haven't changed as these two are still obsessed with show tunes and old Broadway stars when I notice that it was getting late as it's well past Quinn's bedtime. The dynamic duo walk in, smelling like the great doors and I know that she's gonna need a bath when we get home as the elementary teacher lightly ruffles their hair before goodbyes were exchanged. I open the door for my girls before getting inside of the car, driving towards the songstress's apartment and walking her all the way to her door and before I knew what was happening a pair of soft lips press against my own.
She smiles coyly as I slowly lick, whispering good night as she retreats inside and I get into my car to find the avid reader sound asleep in the backseat as I head home. I carry my little nerd inside, giving her a quick bath and changing her into her pajamas, tucking underneath the covers when my phone dings to see an unread message from Rachel.
Rae: I'm looking forward to our lunch date.
So you admit that it's a date.
Rae: I want it to be and at the time I didn't think that your intention were serious
And now?
Rae: The jury is still deciding on its verdict
I'm make you see how serious I am but get some sleep, Rae
Rae: Good night, Santana. Sweet dreams
They will be if you're in them but sweet dreams to you too
~Nicole The Dragon Rider signing off
End of ch. 12