The Arrangement

Disclaimers: I do not own any part of Glee or its characters. This is purely for pleasure I get nothing else for this. Want to give a special thanks to Niekie for helping proof read this story for me. She's all kinds of awesome.

Chapter 9

The next morning Rachel was sitting in the Polaris waiting for Santana to come down and Quinn and Brittany to show up. As she was lounging diagonally with her feet propped on the dash with her head back she had her eyes closed thinking. She almost couldn't believe that so much had changed and progressed for them in such a short amount of time. Yesterday kissing Santana was amazing then going on their first official date outside of the confines of either of their parents homes was the icing on the cake.

To see her defending their relationship and standing up for them was… she had no words. She honestly would have done whatever Santana had wanted. The week after she had moved in Rachel had given her an out.

*Flashback*

Sitting on the couch together watching a movie Rachel kept giving Santana sideways looks. She wanted to ask her, talk to her and give her a choice in something but she wasn't sure how to bring it up. A few more minutes had past and she was looking at her again.

Santana sighed, paused the movie than turned to face her. "Ok what?"

Rachel jumped slightly. "What?"

"You haven't been watching this movie at all and you keep looking at me so out with it. What?"

Rachel sighed and sat forward. "I… I've been wanting to talk to you about something but I wasn't sure how to."

Santana shook her head. "Um… Just come out with it Rachel."

She took a deep breath and looked her in the eye. "I wanted to give you an out."

Santana sat forward panicked. "What do you mean an out, there is no out. You promised that you wou…"

Rachel grabbed her hands to stop her mid rant. "No, not that kind of out, I promise I will marry you and keep you and your family safe."

She took a relieved breath calming herself. "Ok than what are you talking about? What kind of out?"

Rachel released her hands and rubbed the back of her neck. "I guess it would be a temporary out. If you don't want to be out with me at school and in public until we move back to New York that's ok. I know that you've worked your ass off to be on top at that hellhole and this town is shit about same sex couples so I wanted you to have that choice. I will keep up the Rachel Berry persona and not talk to you at school or in public outside of our usual interactions if that's what you want. No one has to know anything. The only thing I ask is that you don't date anyone else even for show. Then when we move back home I can be me again and we will do what needs to be done."

Santana just sat and looked at her for a long time not saying a word. She was quiet so long that it was starting to make Rachel nervous then she finally uttered one word. "No."

Rachel looked to her shocked. "No?"

"No." Santana shook her head and signed. "Look, we are going to be married and in both of our families divorce is not an option. We are together, engaged, you will be my wife and I refuse to go to school and ignore you and pretend that I'm ok with Finnocence running after you even when I know you have no intention of being with him. Or letting Jacob Ben Israel sniffing around you without me putting a foot in his ass."

She looked away and Rachel stayed silent letting her gather her thoughts. After a moment she looked back. "You are mine now and I am yours and I will not tolerate anyone touching, hurting, or bullying what's mine. Finn will be backing the fuck off. Ben Israel needs to go back to the fucking motherland and when school starts every bitch up in that place will know that we are together. Come hell or high water it's you and me. I may be a straight up bitch but I take care of what's mine, I take care of my family and you are mine, my family. So no, I will not take that out."

Rachel just stared at her in awe and muttered a quiet, "Ok." Santana nodded once and turned back to the TV restarting the movie."

*End Flashback*

Rachel smiled thinking back to that night. That was the first night that Santana had moved in closer to sit next to her when they had changed out the movie. After that night they just got closer and closer.

She honestly never thought that she would find someone that would accept her condition but Santana not only accepted it she seemed to like it if the moans and grinding yesterday and last night were any indication. Thinking back on this last month everything had been kind of amazing. Get to know Santana away from the pressure of McKinley was absolutely awesome. They were both different outside of that place and she only hoped that when they had to go back that they would be even more solid than they were now.

She knew that she was falling for Santana and she was falling hard but she just couldn't seem to care. They were to be married in a few months and were really getting to know each other. Both seemed to like what they saw so she was ok with being in love with her future wife. Her only concern was that said wife to be would be able to love her in return. Santana said she was all in and that made Rachel so happy she just hoped that her feelings would eventually be reciprocated. She was a patient person and she had time so she would just have to wait and see.

She smiles hearing the side door open but doesn't move until she feels soft lip ghost over her own. "What are you doing out here Tink?"

Rachel opens her eyes and looks up into dark chocolate orbs. "Resting and gearing up for the showdown later."

Santana laughs and opens the door of the Polaris. "You planning on a fight later?"

Rachel shrugs putting her legs down and sitting up in her seat. "I don't know, Quinn and I never settled anything last night and if she comes at you or me again I will not hesitate to put her in her place."

She spoke with a conviction that never fails to heat the Latina up. Santana smirks climbing in and straddling her lap. "Well, let's keep the blood shed to a minimum. I have uses for you."

She rolled her hips causing a groan from Rachel. "Jesus, San stop that. Your friends will be here any minute and I do not want to have to explain mini me."

Santana throws her head back and laughing loudly. "Mini me, really? We need to find a different name for you to call it because that is just, no." She leaned down and connected their lips kissing her deeply.

Rachel put her hands on Santana's hip stopping her from moving and pulls slightly away. "You asked me not to wear the shorts so this is not ok with company coming baby."

Melting into Rachel she kisses her soundly then pulls back on a sigh. "Can we call them and tell them to not come?"

Rachel opens her mouth to answer but never gets the chance. "No because we're already here."

They look over to see Quinn, Brittany and their butler Samson. Santana gives Rachel one last quick peck on the lips then slides off so that she is sitting on the seat next to her concealing her lower body from the others. "Well fine then. I guess since you're here I'll just have to get my mack on later."

Quinn shivers in mock disgust and Brittany just shrugs. "Don't stop because of us. That was hot."

Santana just shakes her head. "No B, Quinn can't handle all this hotness."

Samson stifled a chuckle and looks to Santana and Rachel. "Will there be anything else princess."

Rachel smiles and shakes her head. "No Samson we are leaving in a minute for the track, but thank you."

Samson just smirks. "You're welcome Ms. but I was talking to Ms. Santana."

Rachel's jaw drops and Santana laughs loudly. "You my man are my favorite. We're all good, thank you."

Samson bows dramatically and heads back in the house. Rachel shakes her head and chuckles. "You've turned my own people against me."

Calming Santana turns and kisses her chastely. "I haven't turned them against you. They just know who the boss is now. Just like with Grammy."

Rachel smiles conceding the fact and just kisses her again.

Quinn huffs crossing her arms, "Are we going anytime today or do we have to sit and watch you guys be disgusting?"

Rachel lets out a low growl and Santana puts a hand on her shoulder. "You are welcome to leave. I told you this wasn't changing. Now come on and climb in the back if you want to go."

Quinn decided not to say anything and walked over climbing in behind Britt. Santana waited until they were seated just in case Rachel still needed a moment before climbing out and taking her seat next to Rachel. Once they were all settled Rachel starts it up and takes off toward the back gate. Brittany and Quinn both asking questions about the estate which either Rachel or Santana answered.

When they get closer to the back fence Quinn puts her hand on the back of Rachel's seat holding on. "Why are you racing toward the fence?"

Rachel just chuckles and shakes her head. "I'm not."

About that time the caretaker appears and hits the switch opening it up. Santana looks back at Quinn with a grin. "I freaked the first time I came out here too."

Rachel nods to him as they drive through the gate and stops in front of the barn. "Ok, the rules are if you are on any riding toy you are to wear a helmet at all times and be with me unless I have already sent you off on your own. Do not attempt the jumps for now. If you like I will teach you to jump later. Today is just about the basics of riding."

She moves ahead of them to talk to the caretaker for a moment and Santana hangs back with Quinn and Brittany walking a bit slower. Quinn raises an eyebrow to Santana. "She's a bit bossy isn't she?"

Santana just shakes her head. "No, she's cautious. She doesn't want any of us hurt and these are her toys. I doubt she wants them broken either."

Quinn shrugs. "It's not like she can't replace it. My dad used to break his motorcycle all the time. He just fixed it or replaced it."

She stops walking and looks at her incredulously. "Just because she can afford to replace them doesn't mean she wants to. A lot of them have been modified and made better than what you can buy. Damn Quinn that was way shallow even for you. Either listen to her and take care of her stuff or don't ride any of it."

Quinn just huffs. "Damn don't get your panties in a bunch. What is it with you and her?"

She sighs not happy that Quinn is being this way. "She's my girlfriend and I care for her deeply. Don't be such a bitch damn Q. We're supposed to be here to have fun and you're supposed to be my friend and have my back."

With that she marches off toward Rachel. Brittany watches her go than turns to Quinn. "I don't know what your problem it Q. We talked about this last night. You need to back off a bit."

Quinn shakes her head. "I just don't get it. What could she possibly see in her?"

Brittany shrugs and pulls Quinn with her as she starts walking again. "I've always liked Rachel. Maybe if you give her a chance you will see what San sees because if you don't at least try, you're going to lose your friend. I've never seen her this serious about anyone. I think Rachel's her lobster."

Quinn looks at her like she's crazy. "Other than you I'm her best friend. She would never pick her over me."

Brittany sighs pointing. "Q, she just did."

Stunned at the truth in that statement she just follows as Brittany pulls her along. When they make it in to the barn they find Rachel holding Santana and she sends a glare over to Quinn. She moves toward her but Santana pulls her back and says something that stops her and she just nods.

Brittany pulls Quinn closer and talks to her softly. "Um Q, I think you are really upsetting San and that's just pissing Rachel off. She's kind of scary when she gets mad like she did last night so can you please be nice."

Quinn looks back to them and notices Rachel rubbing her back lovingly as Santana takes a deep breath squaring her shoulders before turning back to them. "Ok, I'll be nice unless I see something that's screwy."

Brittany kisses her head quickly and pulls her faster toward the others. "Oh goody, thank you."

They finish walking to them and Brittany is bouncing with excitement. "What do we get to ride Rachie?"

Rachel smiles at the bubbly girl and motions to the 4-wheelers next to her handing them both helmets, "These, I have three so I'll show you guys how to drive them then ride with San or grab a 3-wheeler."

Quinn looks at the 3 and 4-wheelers. "What's the difference?"

"Other than the amount of wheels it's the balance. The 3-wheeler is easier to flip if you're not careful. The 4-wheeler is the easiest to learn on." She hops on one and motions Brittany to get behind her. She goes through all of the controls and what each one does and how the clutch and throttle work than starts it up and drives it out to the track.

She leaves Brittany there and runs back in to the others. "San, why don't you take that one out and go sit with Britt. I'll explain this to Quinn so she isn't out there alone for too long?"

Santana gave her an unsure look and Rachel sighs leaning into her. "I'll be nice I promise. I'm just going to explain the controls."

With a nod and a peck on the cheek Santana climbs on and heads out. To Quinn's surprise Rachel does just as she told Santana she would and explains it all to her than shows her as she drives it out. Once she gets out there she gets off and takes Brittany out around the track once showing her again how to do it then trades her places and lets her control it around the next time making sure to keep a safe distance between them.

After she is sure that she has the hang of it she sends her and Santana off to ride the track together and repeats the process with Quinn. She learns quickly and in no time Rachel sends her off too. She decided that she doesn't just want to ride she wants to drive so she runs in and grabs a 3-wheeler then speeds down the track to catch up to the others.

They spent the rest of the morning racing and just having fun on the track. Once she thought they were all secure in driving she took them down some of the trails that she and the boys had made over the years just playing in the woods. Around noon they came to a small creek and stopped getting off the ATV's. They looked around noticing a few blankets spread out and a large cooler sitting between them.

Santana came up beside Rachel and wraps and arm around her waist. "What's this?"

Rachel just smiles, "Lunch. I figured we be getting hungry about now so I had a lunch packed and set up here for us. I was starting to get hungry so I knew you would be too."

Santana kisses her cheek and turns to the girls. "You guys ready to eat?"

They both nod and they all settle on the blankets as Rachel opens the cooler and starts handing stuff out. When they finish they are stuffed and feeling lazy so they decide to just lay back and talk for a while. Quinn had calmed tremendously and was actually being nice for the rest of the day. Rachel was thankful for this. She knew that they would eventually have to talk about a lot of stuff but for today Santana just wanted a nice fun day so she would do everything in her power to give that to her.

Quinn and Brittany both could tell that this wasn't the Rachel they were used to. She was completely laid back and didn't speak in paragraphs. Her mannerisms were different as well. The Rachel from school talked with her hands and was over the top. This Rachel just sat back with Santana sitting between her legs resting against her calmly carrying a conversation with them.

She was kind of funny too. She'd throw these one-liners that had them all in stitches and Santana looking up at her with adoration. The Rachel from school had a dry sense of humor. It was a lot to take it. Brittany just loves seeing Santana so happy. Quinn wasn't sure about any of it. This Rachel was pretty chill but what was her angle. She wasn't this person on a normal basis. Santana says the school persona is the fake one but what if this one is the act? What if Rachel was trying to hurt Santana, trying to get back at them? Something was off and she didn't like feeling like she was missing something. She would definitely be keeping an eye out.

Rachel noticed Quinn's scrutiny but chose to ignore it for the time being. She would deal with that later. For now it was time to move on. "Ok I think it's time to head back to the barn." She leaned into Santana who was still in front of her and kissed her neck. "Do you want to take a ride in the Camaro?"

Santana squealed and turned in her lap to sit on her knees. "Can I drive it?"

Rachel chuckled and shook her head. "Next time, I need to teach you a few things before you can but I'll drive super fast for you."

She pouts for a moment then smiles kissing her lips lightly. "Fine put I get to ride shot gun."

Rachel smirks and pulls her little closer whispering to her. "Baby, when I'm driving you always get to ride shot gun." She nips at her ear and licks it lightly.

Santana groans leaning in capturing her lips in a searing kiss. Quinn shakes her head and clears her throat. Santana pulls back giving Rachel one last peck then looks up at Quinn. She smirks as she gets up pulling Rachel with her. "I really need to start remembering when we aren't alone."

Rachel chuckles and Quinn rolls her eyes as Brittany just claps happily. "What are we riding next?"

Rachel picks up the cooler and straps it to her 3-wheeler. "I thought I'd take you guys on the paved track with my Camaro."

Brittany squeals in delight. "Oh that car is so sexy."

Quinn tries to hide her excitement as well but Rachel just smirks as Santana bungies the blankets to her rack and they all climb back on their toys putting on their helmets. "Ok ladies just follow me out like we came in."

With that she revs up her engine and is off with them all quickly following. After putting everything away Rachel opened the side doors of the barn and pulled out the Camaro getting on the track then called out the window. "Come on and hop in."

They all scramble to the car and Rachel points out the helmets in the floorboard. "Put those on real quick."

Quinn picks on up and starts putting it on. "Why do we need helmets in a car?"

Rachel smirks fastening her own and revs the engine. "This isn't a normal car. This car has been modified to be a race car. I can't even drive in on regular roads anymore. It's not street legal."

She chuckles at her look of shock and when they all have their helmets on she peals out and races down the track. All of the girls squeal and have an awesome time as Rachel races around the track taking turns sharply letting the car drift and showing just how good of a driver she really is. When all is said and done and everything has been put back in its place they all climb back in the Polaris and Rachel drives them back up to the house.

Rachel and Santana walk them to Quinn's car to tell them goodbye. Before getting in Brittany hugs them both tightly. "Thank you for letting us come ride your toys Rachie. I had so much fun today."

Rachel smiles, "You're more than welcome Britt. I'll have San call you when we can do it again."

Brittany claps excitedly and kisses them both on the cheek then got in the car. Quinn watches as she got in then turns back to them. "Yes thank you, I had a lot of fun too. S I don't see your car anywhere do you want a ride home?"

Santana shook her head. "No I'm gonna stay here for a while. Rach will make sure I get where I need to be. You guys be safe and text me when you make it home."

Quinn scowls but nods and climbs in her car and is off. They watch them go then Rachel turns Santana to her. "What are you going to tell them when they realize that you aren't living with your parents anymore? I totally forgot about that."

Santana shrugs and leans into her. "I don't know, I'll figure out something." She kisses her lightly and wraps her arms around her neck. "Thank you for today."

Rachel just smiles pulling her closer. "You're welcome but I didn't do much. I just let them ride the toys."

She shakes her head and kisses Rachel's nose. "No, you invited my friends into our home and were very civil and nice even when Quinn was being a bitch. You could have blown up and made them leave but you didn't."

"You asked me not to. You said you wanted to have a fun day so I just let it slide for now."

Rachel looks confused and Santana just smiles bigger. "That's what I was thanking you for Tink."

She connects their lips again stealing Rachel's breath before pulling back. "Let's go inside. I know Grammy is waiting for us to eat dinner with her and I have a movie I want to put on and not watch while we get our mack on."

Rachel laughs and lets herself be pulled into the house. She couldn't complain. Things were pretty great right now.

A/N: Reviews always welcome. Up next a small time jump pushing them closer to the end of summer.