Here's another update for you all :)
Thanks for all the love it is appreciated!
Oh and Jennananana Batman (did I get enough nana's?) a totally hot accent huh? lol you crack me up as you are one person on here that has actually heard my accent!
Enjoy :)
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A few days later Quinn lay in her bed staring at the ceiling, what took place at Santana's was still on repeat over and over in her head and she had had barely any sleep. She knew their text messages were a little flirty, she knew going to Santana's house was entirely inappropriate especially after the brunette had kissed her cheek in the car, She knew what she had said in the kitchen was not a good idea, she knew kissing Santana back was a big mistake and yet all she wanted was to feel those beautiful red lips on hers again. She hadn't felt an instant connection to someone like this in….well never…she had never had a connection with someone like this before. Even her and Rachel's coming together was structured and planned nothing was ever unexpected or just happened randomly. Picking up her phone she dialed the number of someone she knew could help.
"Well well Miss Quinn Fabray. To what do I owe the pleasure?"
"I'm a crap friend I know."
"Yeah but we love you anyway, what's up girl?"
"Are you and Sam busy today? I thought we could do lunch."
"I think we are both free I know I definitely am so let's consider it a date."
"That's great! Shall we say 12 at the usual place?"
"Sure thing, is everything ok?"
"Yeah…..well yes and no I just need my best friends shoulders for a bit."
"Ok say no more we can hash it out lunch and we will do our best Dr. Phil for you."
"Thanks Cede's I will see you then."
"Laters Q."
Quinn ended the call before rolling on to her side to try and get a couple more hours of sleep otherwise she would look completely dreadful at lunch.
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"Shoot girl what's keeping you up at night?" Mercedes threw her arms around her friend and hugged her tightly.
Quinn quickly realized her extra hour of sleep didn't do the wonders she had hoped it would.
"Life is pretty busy and I don't always get the sleep I should hon."
"Yeah but you have always worked this hard and never looked so drained what's going on?"
"Shall we order first and then I can relay all the hardships of my life as of late? Sam couldn't make it?" Quinn glanced around the busy café for Mercedes husband.
"He is parking the car and sure thing let's get you a coffee…. I think we better make it a double shot huh?"
Quinn laughed with her friend she always felt so much better just being in Mercedes and Sam's presence.
"Ok so we have covered all there is to be updated in our lives how about you start to spill on yours?" Sam raised an eyebrow at her, he was more than aware of her avoidance techniques.
"I was merely enquiring as to how my god son is Sam I wasn't trying to avoid talking to you guys….I am the one that asked you guys to come wasn't I?"
Quinn had been genuinely interested to hear how Jett was, she had been a pretty slack god mother lately but she adored that kid with all her heart so she wanted all the info she could get.
"We toyed with bringing him along but we weren't sure whether this would be turning into an adult's only discussion so we left him with his sitter."
"Exactly so this is costing us money! Spill on all the gory details." Mercedes wasn't really getting frustrated merely she was just far too curious as to what was going on in Quinn's life.
"Ok Ok you guys need to get out more if this is your idea of entertainment."
"We get out plenty! So what's the problem? Is it Rachel?"
"What makes you think it's Rachel?"
"You guys haven't seemed the best for quite some time hon and let's face it she is never around! How is that a relationship?" Mercedes looked at Quinn sympathetically.
"She is right Quinn, don't get us wrong we love Rach but you guys are in two different worlds, ones you aren't willing to give up for one another." Sam added before taking a sip of his coffee.
"What do you mean by that?" Quinn asked in a harsher tone than she intended which made Sam sigh he hadn't planned on upsetting his friend.
"Basically all I'm saying is if you wanted to be with Rach you could go and be with her and in return if she wanted to be with you she could just come home. But neither of you will do that as you are both living your own dreams."
"So you are saying I'm selfish for not wanting to give up my bar to go and parade around the world?"
Sam rolled his eyes why did women get so defensive.
"No that's not what I'm saying, I just think your guys' dreams don't necessarily include each other anymore. But neither of you want to let each other go as you are really all each other has ever known. Please don't be angry I could be completely wrong but I just get the feeling you have grown too far apart."
Mercedes nodded quietly beside her husband. Quinn kept silent for a few minutes taking in what her friends had just said, they did have a point and it has been something that has been niggling at the back of Quinn's head for quite some time and now every little annoying thing Rachel did seemed a bigger deal than it probably was.
"I kissed someone."
"Wait WHAT?" Mercedes mouth dropped open in shock.
"It kind of just happened and I can assure you it has never happened before..it was just…she is just….ugh I'm a terrible person."
"Hold on Q you aren't a terrible person sometimes things like this just happen."
"They shouldn't Mercedes not if you are in a committed relationship and in love."
Quinn was upset with herself, over the years she had had numerous women throw themselves at her and never once had she even thought about cheating on Rachel and then in walks Santana and in a couple of days she had taken up a permanent residence in Quinn's head.
"Maybe you need to ask yourself a simple question then."
"What question is that?"
"Are you sure you are still in love with Rachel?"
Quinn went to snap back an answer but stopped herself, maybe it was something she did need to think about.
"I love Rachel….."
"But…" Mercedes could sense Quinn was having trouble admitting it to herself let alone anyone else.
"I don't know anymore."
"Ok let's take a step back as that is something you really need to sit down and think about by yourself over some time."
"Ok."
"This girl you kissed."
"Santana."
"Yeah if that's her name. How do you know her?"
"I hired her last week."
"Damn Q why couldn't you have kissed someone you never have to see again?"
"There is just something about her guys, she is quite intoxicating."
Sam leant back heavily in his chair.
"Ok, we have to come and check this girl out."
"No no no NO you can't."
"Why not?"
"Because I said so."
"Too bad! We can't officially give you advice until we know what we are working with."
Mercedes added with a chuckle
"Fine! Can you get a sitter tonight? She is on close again with Steph so if you guys wanted to come later we can have a few drinks after closing."
"I'm sure my Mom will take Jett."
"I guess this is happening then."
"We promise to behave Quinny Poo."
"I'm not sure I can believe you, I'll be right back I'm just going to visit the ladies room." Quinn got up from her chair and headed towards the back of the café.
"Are we actually going to encourage her to cheat on Rachel Mer?" Sam wasn't sure what line they were going to take with this whole thing.
"Babe I have no idea! All I know is we have all seen the photos online of Rachel having the time of her life in London."
"That doesn't mean she is cheating on Quinn or anything."
"I know Sam, I just think it's time Quinn has a little bit of fun herself even if it harmless flirting with the girl at the bar."
"Will it be harmless though? You saw how her eyes lit up even talking about this Santana for a few seconds."
"You are a special guy Sam Evans."
"Why?"
"The fact that you even noticed that reaffirms why I snatched you up and married you."
Mercedes brushed her lips across Sam's cheek.
"Thanks hon I just don't want anyone to get hurt especially Quinn."
"I know and we will do our best to avoid that happening."
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Much to Santana's dismay Quinn had been quite distant since she had come to her apartment. She had only managed to catch fleeting glimpses of her when she came down to talk to Steph or as she left each night. Thankfully Steph had been taking her home so she still hadn't needed to negotiate late night bus travel.
"There you go sweets and I only charged you for 9, consider yours my treat." Santana winked at the woman she had lost count at how many rounds of shots the woman had purchased. Giving a free shot every now and again did wonders for business especially if you pick the right person. They feel flattered and will likely come back on many more occasions.
"Can I just pay for the drink and have you as my treat?"
"Sorry not tonight beautiful." Santana smiled at her warmly.
"Oh that's a shame."
Santana laughed as she moved on to serve the next person waiting. She would have to check the rules with Steph when it came to hooking up with customers, that woman had been giving her sex eyes all night and hey she was young and single she should be able to have a bit of fun right?
"Blondie has been eyeing her up all night." Steph stopped the conversation they had been having mid-sentence when she realized Quinn wasn't even really paying attention to anything but the Latina behind the bar.
"Oh really?" Was the only response Quinn could muster she so desperately didn't want to care who was eyeing up Santana.
"Yeah she has and she has bought an unbelievable amount of alcohol as well so win win I say."
"I get the feeling she is buying as much as she is because of who is serving her."
"You know that's normally the case Q."
"Yeah."
"What's up buttercup?" Steph placed her hand on Quinn's forearm bringing the blondes attention back to her entirely.
"What?...oh nothing."
"Coulda fooled me." Quinn rolled her eyes at her friend.
"Um….Mercedes and Sam will be coming in soon and we are going to have a few drinks after closing you are welcome to stay of course. Can you let the girls and Noah know that they are welcome as well? Oh and can you send Mercedes and Sam up when they get here?"
"Sure thing."
"Thanks Steph."
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"Which one do you think it is?"
Mercedes laughed at Sam's statement.
"Well my love seeing as we know all the staff I'm guessing it's the one we don't recognize."
"Ahh yeah….that's true."
Sam blushed at his own mistake.
"And I'm guessing we just hit the jack pot."
Mercedes nodded her head towards the bar where Santana had just reappeared with a tray of clean glasses.
"Well she is attractive I'll give Quinn that much."
"Who are we kidding she is hot as hell." Mercedes laughed as they both made their way towards the bar hoping to get Santana's attention before anyone else recognized them.
"Hey what can I get you fine folks this evening?" Santana greeted them with a smile and Mercedes could immediately see why she had caught Quinn's eye.
"Two beers please."
"Sure thing that'll be 12 dollars."
Sam reached for his wallet before Steph's voice interrupted them.
"Put that away Sam, sorry Santana is new and doesn't know that best friends of the boss get their drinks on the house."
"It's ok Steph we don't mind paying."
"Quinn would kill me if I let you pay for a drop of alcohol in place so please do me a favor and put your money away."
Sam held his hands in defeat as Santana placed their beers in front of them.
"Sorry guys I wasn't aware of the rules."
"It's ok I'm Mercedes and this is my husband Sam it's nice to meet you."
"Likewise." Santana held her hand across the bar to shake their hands.
"Quinn said to go upstairs when you got here. We will be shutting up pretty soon."
Steph gestured towards the stairs where Quinn was now standing.
Sam did a thumbs up as he was drinking from his glass and headed towards the blonde.
Mercedes signaled that she was going to stay at the bar for a little while which was met with a pursed lipped look from Quinn. She laughed to herself and turned back towards the bar with time to catch how Santana's look lingered on the doorway where her friend had just been.
"How are you liking it here?" Mercedes asked over the counter as Santana resumed her work.
"It's great I can't believe I had never been here before."
"It has certainly only got better over the years."
"I can only imagine." Santana wasn't sure exactly how much she should be talking to her boss's friend. The bar was by now practically empty and she couldn't really avoid the girl sat in front of her. She was saved by the arrival of the blonde she had been serving shots to all night.
"So the Mohawk guy has said that this place is closing soon, do you want to join us and party elsewhere after your shift?"
Santana contemplated it but Steph had already said Quinn was having some drinks after work that they were all invited to and she had to admit to herself that even if Quinn had barely acknowledged her presence the past few days she would still much rather merely be in the same room as her than with the woman in front of her even if it meant turning down some much needed lady loving.
"Sorry hon work function tonight, have a great night though."
"That's a pity I could have shown you an amazing time."
"I'm sure you could but no can do sorry." Santana turned her back to the woman hoping she would get the hint which she did.
"Wow do people still try and pick people up like that?" Mercedes chuckled a few seats away.
"It appears so." Santana grinned back at her.
"So you weren't interested in her?"
"We have work drinks tonight."
"Oh please! Work drinks are hardly mandatory… if my feelings are right and they normally are I'd say there was someone here that you'd much rather spend the evening with."
Mercedes winked at her before moving off her seat and making her way to the stairs.
Santana groaned inwardly, Mercedes was one of Quinn's best friends so she probably loved Quinn's girlfriend. If she found out the "someone" was Quinn she would probably want to kick her ass.
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"You've finished checking out my new staff member then?"
Quinn asked as Mercedes entered the room.
"I have and she is cute! I also wasn't the only one, some hot blonde wanted her to meet up with them to show her a good time."
Quinn swallowed deeply which didn't go unnoticed by the brunette.
"Oh…..yeah she has been here most of the night I think." Quinn's eyes dropped to some paperwork on her desk.
"She turned her down Q."
Hazel eyes darted back up in attention.
"Can't have been her type after all huh."
"No…..No I think hot blondes are just her type, I just think there is one she is already interested in."
A blush crept across Quinn's cheeks as she tried to hide the smile that so desperately wanted to escape from within.
"I have been avoiding her."
"Well that's professional! Kiss a girl and then ignore her."
"What else do you expect me to do Cede's? If I did what I really wanted to do I would be on my way to hell."
"And what is it exactly you want to do?"
Quinn knew Mercedes was goading her.
"I want to drag her up here, rip the clothes from her sexy as all hell body and have my way with her multiple times on various surfaces in this room."
"OK! You do remember I'm still in the room right?" Sam called out in discomfort.
"Well done Q." Mercedes clapped at her friend's honesty and the made sure to rub Sam's arm in support.
"How is that well done?"
"Well you finally admitted to something, stop bottling this shit up or you'll explode."
"So what do I do? If I'm alone around her or close enough to her I'm scared I may actually do that."
"Maybe you need to."
"What?"
Quinn looked at Mercedes in shock, never in her wildest dreams would she have thought Mercedes would say something like that.
"I think the sexual tension you have built up inside is clouding your ability to make a judgement call on anything you are feeling….. So maybe you need to get rid of the tension and then things may be clearer for you. Have some fun, have a few drinks."
"I can't just sleep with Santana for my own selfish needs….what about her and her feelings I couldn't do that to her…..I don't like game playing and I don't drink."
"BAM right there!" Mercedes made both Quinn and Sam jump with her loud outburst.
"What the hell you scared us half to death."
"Right there is the proof that whatever you are feeling towards this girl goes beyond simple sexual desire…you care about her…you genuinely like her Quinn I know you well enough to tell you that and you didn't mention Rachel at any point in that statement."
"So basically I'm completely fucked? And a bitch it seems."
"Ha ha no girlfriend let's go down stairs and have a few drinks…I know you say you don't drink but you choose not to so maybe tonight you could reverse that choice and see how the night progresses when you let your hair down and have no inhibitions."
"Ok deal but make me one promise."
"Sure anything."
"Promise me you will not let me take her home."
"Cross my heart."
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A couple of hours later and with a few drinks under her belt Quinn was definitely loosening up. The alcohol was hitting her harder than most due to the fact that she hadn't had any in her system for a super long time. She had made a point of talking to Santana she was feeling bad for treating her rather cold the last few days. She knew it was unfair but had convinced herself she was doing the right thing all the same.
"Let's take some photos! The only pics I've had on my phone lately are all of Jett."
Mercedes called across the room in her equally drunk state.
"Well that does make sense Cedes he is your baby." Quinn laughed probably more than she should.
"I know…..I know but let's have some friend ones." Mercedes pulled Quinn in and took a picture of them both with big grins on their faces.
"Yuck I hate selfies I always look terrible in them." Quinn groaned when she snatched the phone off her friend to check out the photo.
"Oh shut up you can't take a bad pic."
"Shhhh….Sam! Come have a photo with your wife." Quinn called out loudly.
Sam excused himself from his conversation with Steph and some of the other girls' boyfriends.
"Let's make it a nice one wifey."
He bent down and kissed Mercedes cheek just as Quinn took the photo, it was certainly a cute pic.
"Do you want me to take one of the three of you?" Quinn felt Santana's presence immediately and it sent shivers up her spine.
"Oh um yeah that would be nice San thanks."
Quinn handed her the phone and went to stand with Mercedes and Sam.
"Say Penis!"
"PENIS!" the 3 of them chorused followed by raucous laughter which is when Santana opted to take the photo she knew it would be a good one and way more natural than posed.
"Santana get in here girl, Sam baby can you take one of us hot bitches."
Santana wasn't sure whether to stand next to Mercedes or Quinn so she opted for throwing herself in between them. Quinn's arm slipped around her waist and the pull that they had felt in Santana's apartment was just as strong.
"Nice! Say cheese ladies."
"CHEESE LADIES" They all said in unison.
"Ok let's have one of Quinn and the girls."
Mercedes moved away to allow Steph and the other staff members to make their way over for a photo. Quinn's arm remained around Santana and the brunette had to admit it felt really good.
"I think my next drink needs to be water." Quinn whispered into Santana's ear, Mercedes couldn't help herself and captured the sight in front of her it was cute after all.
"Ha ha ok, I will get you one if you like?"
"Mmmmm that would be great thanks." Quinn had become immediately warm and comfortable in Santana's presence which of course made her sleepy, she wrapped her other arm around Santana's front effectively hugging her.
Taking a moment to tuck a loose strand of hair behind Quinn's ear Santana smiled warmly at her. Snap another photo taken by Mercedes.
"If you want me to get you a drink you kinda need to let me go Quinn."
"Dance with me?"
"You don't want a water first?"
"No…..just dance with me."
Quinn pulled Santana flush against her and started to move slowly to imaginary music.
Santana wasn't quite sure what to do, she knew Quinn was pretty drunk and wouldn't normally be acting like this, however she also didn't want to stop her. She looked around the room and made eye contact with Mercedes. Santana gave her a look as if to ask what to do which made the darker girl laugh.
"Just go with it Santana when a girl needs a slow dance a girl needs a slow dance."
Santana nodded and wrapped her arms tighter around Quinn, the blondes breath on her neck was driving her all kinds of crazy.
Steph and Mercedes looked on from their seats at the bar.
"Does Santana like Quinn as much as Quinn likes her?" Mercedes questioned.
"She is a smitten kitten I'm afraid."
"You're afraid?" Mercedes turned her head to blonde next to her.
"Well this can't end well can it?"
"I don't know maybe it could."
"You really see Quinn ending things with Rachel because of an infatuation with Santana?"
"Never say never Steph" Mercedes patted the girls' knee.
Steph couldn't deny that the thought of Quinn dating someone like Santana made her happy but she also couldn't ignore the feeling in her gut that things could get a little bit messy at work if they weren't careful.
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"Have you been drinking?" Mercedes asked Santana quietly so as not to wake up her friend who had decided Santana's thigh made a great pillow.
"No just water for me."
"So you could drive Quinn's car?" Mercedes had sobered up pretty well but she knew she would still be over the limit.
"Yeah…..would she be ok with that? It's like a brand new car."
"I think it's safer off the street don't you?"
"I guess so, how is Quinn getting home?"
"Sam and I will take her, he hasn't had many."
"Ok cool I would offer but I don't know where she lives."
"Actually how about you follow us back to her place and then we can drop you home that way her car is in her garage."
"Sounds like a plan are you ready to go?"
"Yep and Steph is ready to lock up anyway, I will go and grab Quinn's stuff from her office if you want to try and wake her enough so she can walk to the car."
Santana looked down at the sleeping beauty on her knee, her fingers continued to stroke through her hair.
"I can only but try."
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"How are we doing this?" Santana was keeping Quinn steady on her feet.
"Why don't the three of us go in Quinn's car and Sam can meet us there?"
"Fine by me." Santana led the way to Quinn's usual parking spot and waited for Mercedes to push the right button to unlock the doors.
"Come on Quinn time to get you home." Santana helped her into the back seat before reaching across her to fasten her seatbelt, her shirt rode up ever so slightly giving Quinn a sneak preview of her toned stomach. Without thinking the blonde reached out and touched the skin in front of her not saying a word. Santana paused and shook her head.
"Bit handsy when you've had a few huh pretty girl?"
"Sorry." Quinn dropped her hand quickly which caused Santana to chuckle to herself.
"Ok lovely ladies let's make a move." Santana shut the door and made her way around to the driver's side adjusting the seat slightly as she sat down due Quinn being slightly taller than she was. Sam had stopped his car in front of Quinn's which Santana was grateful for as she was certain Mercedes would be asleep before too long. The car started with a purr and Santana made a mental note to check out how much one of these babies would cost.
The journey back to Quinn's was relatively peaceful, Santana had been right about the girl beside her and now the only sound in the car was the deep breaths of two women fast asleep.
Sam pulled into a driveway but Santana still couldn't see a house.
"Damn Q it's a long walk to get your mail." She muttered to no one in particular.
The drive swept around a corner and finally Quinn's house came in to view, Santana's foot nearly fell off the pedal. It was huge and beautiful.
"Holy Shit."
Sam had parked his car and was approaching Santana's window.
"Hey the garage door remote is just there." He pointed to a button on Quinn's dashboard.
Santana hit the button and the garage door immediately started to rise. Santana pulled the car into the vacant position on the right she guessed the red Audi on the left was Rachel's car. Santana put the car in park and opened her door.
"You wife has crashed dude you better come and wake her up." Santana called out to Sam whilst she opened the back door to rouse Quinn from her slumber.
"Quinn…..wake up you are home and your bed is calling you." She rubbed her hand gently across Quinn's shoulder.
Thankfully it was enough to stir Quinn awake. She was immediately lost in the brown orbs staring back at her.
"Let me get this for you." Leaning in front of Quinn once more Santana unbuckled her seat belt.
"Thank you." Quinn was a lot more alert now than when she had left the bar.
"Can you get out ok?"
"Yeah I think so."
Santana offered her hand anyway which Quinn gratefully accepted.
"Thank you for doing this Santana, this is why I shouldn't drink."
"Hey its ok you need to let your hair down every once and awhile."
"I should be ok from here." Quinn gestured to the door that led into the house.
"All the same I'd like to at least know you are inside if that's ok?"
"I'm just going to take this one straight to the car I will wait for you there Santana and I'll see you soon Quinn thanks for a great night" Sam's' voice interrupted them from their bubble.
"Thanks for all of this Sam." Quinn called out to his retreating back as he walked Mercedes to the car.
"I will just make sure Quinn gets in ok." Santana followed suit earning a wave from Sam.
Quinn moved to the door and after two attempts got her key in the lock. When the door opened she quickly moved to turn of the alarm and switch on a light.
"All safe thank you Miss Lopez."
"You going to be ok?"
"Of course! I'm going to head straight to bed."
"Ok well I guess I will see you soon."
"Oh you aren't on tomorrow night are you?"
"Nope my super nice boss gave me the night off so I can sing my friend's party."
"Ha ha that's one hell of a boss you have." Quinn smiled warmly at the brunette.
"You have no idea how amazing she is."
Santana winked back in reply and made her way towards the door.
"Sleep well Quinn."
Quinn quickly stepped towards her and hugged her, the smell of Santana's hair made Quinn feel a little giddy.
"Thank you for making sure I got home ok."
"My pleasure. Make sure you lock the door blondie."
Santana pulled herself reluctantly from Quinn's arms and walked towards Sam's car everything in her body and mind was screaming at her to stay but she knew it would be a mistake.