Because I'm nice and because it's Friday afternoon here I thought I would update!Thanks for the reviews lovely people! even the ones that despise me for not having Quinn break up with Rachel straight away :) you may have to be annoyed for a little while longer...Soz!
Enjoy and have a great weekend.
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Quinn was woken early the next morning by a loud beeping beside her. She groaned as she lifted her head to find the offending object. Normally her phone was on silent.
"God damn it Mercedes." She knew it wasn't her friends fault she had drunk so much but she had to blame someone and she didn't want that someone to be herself.
She swiped her finger across the screen and saw a text from Mercedes and 5 notifications on Facebook.
- - - Hey gorgeous hope your head is ok? At least you had a hot minder last night ;) M x
Quinn smiled even though her head would disagree with her now she did in fact really enjoy herself last night.
- - - Head is pretty thick today but nothing a coffee won't help :)
Quinn opted to ignore Mercedes comment about Santana. Clicking on to Facebook she decided to check out the notifications. Mercedes had posted the photos they had taken and tagged Quinn in all of them. Quinn knew instantly Mercedes intentions were for Rachel to see them specifically but one quickly took her breath away, Santana was tucking her hair behind her ear grinning at her widely, she wasn't even aware Mercedes had taken it. She looked so care free and happy.
Her thoughts went back to the Latina once more, she was mildly disappointed she wouldn't get to see her today at work.
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"Are you bringing a date tonight?"
Santana was talking to Kurt one of her oldest friends whose party she would be singing at tonight.
"I wasn't planning on it."
"Ok just checking to see if there was a new special someone."
"What has my Mom been saying?"
Santana was well aware a comment like that wouldn't come from Kurt from his own merit.
"Can't I just check in with my friend to see if she has finally decided to move on from the wicked witch of the west?"
"Don't Kurt."
"Are you still defending her? San it's been well and truly over a year."
"I'm not defending her! I just don't want to go there and I know my Mom has said something."
"Ok she may have mentioned some drama when we were talking about the party."
"It bothers me that you are so close to my parents."
"It shouldn't! I have been your friend since we were twelve Santana I'm practically a son to them."
"I know but they shouldn't be spreading any gossip about me."
"So it isn't true?"
"What isn't true?"
"That there may be someone who has turned that pretty little head of yours…actually scrap that you are too big headed to use that saying with."
"You're a bitch."
"Well?"
"Ugh fine there may be someone I'm attracted to."
"Oh my god! How exciting!"
Santana could imagine Kurt practically jumping up and down on the spot.
"Don't wet yourself she is unavailable."
"Did that stop you last time?"
"No and look how that turned out? I was sleeping with her for 3 and a half years and she still stayed with her husband."
"Well that's just because Shelby was a bitch who took whatever she wanted no matter who she hurt."
"And I'm the dumb ass that fell in love with my teacher."
"Is this new woman your teacher?"
"No you idiot."
"Well that's one bonus."
"She is my boss however."
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?"
Kurt scolded her through the phone.
"I have a thing for authority figures?" Santana shrugged even though Kurt couldn't see her.
"Obviously! Ok why don't you bring her tonight?"
"Fuck off! You and my parents will give her the third degree."
"We would be polite."
"No"
"I dare you."
"Kurt, No"
"What are you afraid of?"
"Apart from being embarrassed by the interrogation squad?...We aren't exactly in that place you know."
"So invite her as a friend."
"We aren't friends."
"You like her yes?"
"Yeah."
"So this is a great excuse to get to know her better she may surprise you and say yes."
"And if she says no?"
"Then you are no worse off! Come on just ask, you haven't been with anyone for over a year now so I'm extremely intrigued… consider it my Birthday present."
"Fine I will ask but I am not making any promises."
"Fabulous! I will see you tonight."
"Yeah you will and I'm keeping your present."
"You know I prefer presence than presents anyway."
"Go put your make up on."
"I love you too San."
Santana ended the call and hovered her finger over her messages. She could just tell Kurt that Quinn didn't want to come, but she was a little curious as to what the blonde would say.
- - - Hey Quinn, Hope you are feeling ok?
Santana hit send before she could back out, she figured she would start a conversation and see how it went. She nervously fidgeted with her phone whilst she waited for a reply. She jumped when one beeped through.
- - - Good morning, my head was a little bit cloudy this morning but it is ok now. I'm just at the bar awaiting deliveries.
- - - Good to hear :)
Santana could have kicked herself when she sent the message it didn't really leave anything open for Quinn to reply to, it seemed any game Santana had was out the window when it came to Quinn. She was glad she was by herself when her phone beeped again moments later, if anyone else was around to see the smile that spread across her face by a simple beep she would never hear the end of it.
- - - Enjoy your party tonight and thanks again for last night, I owe you one."
"Yes." Santana actually fist pumped when Quinn's text gave her the perfect opening to ask her to join her tonight.
- - - Well actually I could use a favor.
- - - Sure thing what's up?
- - - Are you busy tonight?
- - - I was just going to be here. Why's that?
- - - I need a date for Kurt's party?
- - - What time does it start? I have to be here till 8pm.
- - - Oh ok no worry dinner is at 7pm and continues from there.
- - - I'm sorry I have to see Mia.
- - - No it's ok seriously, was a long shot anyway :) have a good night.
Santana put her phone down and sighed, it was probably a good thing anyway as there would be a lot of people there tonight that she knew and she wasn't quite sure how she would explain the situation.
Quinn looked at the reply from Santana her heart was still racing from the fact that Santana had even asked in the first place. She wasn't lying that she did have to see Mia to go over her contract but a part of her had hoped that Santana would invite her to come after the dinner. Should she suggest it? Would she look desperate? Would it be like an actual date? She couldn't go on a date with Santana could she?
"Fuck it you only live once Quinn." She muttered to herself as she hit the reply button.
- - - If you can't find anyone else and want a date for after the dinner I could meet you there?
She hit send and sat back in her chair trying to steady the butterflies now going crazy in her stomach.
Santana read and re-read the text about 10 times was Quinn actually saying she would come? Holy shit! Santana's hands were shaking slightly she knew the reply she wanted to send but wasn't sure if she had the guts to actually send it. What the hell Santana you only live once.
- - - There isn't anyone else Quinn.
She knew it could be taken in a multitude of ways and every single one of them was the truth.
When she hadn't heard back from Quinn 30 minutes later she thought she may have gone too far so quickly typed out another message
- - - I would love for you to come, I will text you the address later and if you make it that would be great.
Leave the ball in Quinn's court she figured.
15 minutes later when Quinn returned to her office after dealing with an extremely unpleasant delivery guy she found herself swooning when she read and re-read Santana's messages. She would often catch up with Steph outside of work so this was ok….right? her inner conflict was intense.
- - - I will see you tonight
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Santana took longer to get ready than she normally would and as she walked out of her apartment to meet her waiting parent's car she knew she looked damn good.
"You look beautiful Santana." Maribel stated as Santana go in the back seat she leant forward and kissed both her parents on their cheeks.
"Thank you Mami, how was our trip?"
"It was lovely your brother sends his love."
"How are Squirt 1 and Squirt 2?" Santana had always referred to her nephews as the squirts.
"They are good and growing up so fast. Gabriel hopes to bring them to visit in a couple of weeks."
"Oh my god that will be awesome."
Santana loved her brother and more so adored her nephews she hadn't seen them in over 6 months and she was really missing them.
"We thought that would make you happy."
"Hell yes."
"So how's the new job going?"
"It's really good the girls are great and it pays really well."
"It's not sleazy?"
"No Mami it's perfectly safe and respectable."
Silence fell across the car and Santana knew that her Mom wanted to ask about Quinn.
"You will hopefully get to meet her tonight." Santana blurted out to break the awkwardness.
"Meet who darling?" Maribel played dumb.
"You know who Mami let's not play games. I asked Quinn to pop by after dinner and it seems like she will. Please please don't embarrass me."
"Is she coming as your date?"
"She will be my date yes."
"Are you dating? Is what your mother means by that Tana."
Santana smiled at her Dad when she caught his eye in the rearview mirror.
"No we aren't dating, we are friends."
"Just friends?"
"At this stage yes."
"She still has a girlfriend?"
"Yes Mami."
"Ok."
"Please be nice."
"We will be as delightful as we are to all your friends Santana." Carlos smiled once again at his daughter and squeezed his wife's hand.
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Dinner was fun and a great chance to catch up with Kurt's family and some mutual friends. Santana had even managed to put Quinn's impending arrival to the back of her mind. Kurt had invited a lot of people to join them after dinner and soon the function hall was full of laughter and chattering voices as various people from his life started to show up. Santana looked at her watch and she knew her set was about to begin, she had hoped that Quinn would be here before she had to go on stage but she also knew how easy it was for the blonde to get delayed at work.
"Are you ready to get these beautiful people up and dancing?" Kurt was beside her now with a big smile plastered across his face.
"I'm always ready Hummel, are you ready to sing a few duets with your friend?"
"I think I can be persuaded to join you."
"Let's go then pretty boy."
Santana had already had a few drinks so was feeling pretty buzzed and ready to party.
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"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen." Kurt tapped the side of his glass to get the guests attention.
"I'd like you all to welcome to the stage a very good friend of mine who has graciously given her time to sing a few songs for us this evening….Please welcome Santana Lopez."
The guests clapped as Santana made her way across the stage, she took her place at the mic and smiled at the crowd when a couple of wolf whistles were heard.
"Thanks Kurt I think it's time you all got up out of your seats to dance with me."
The band started to play a familiar song and people jumped to their feet.
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Quinn rushed through the hotel lobby, she was later than she originally thought. She had spent far too much time arguing with herself as to what to wear, Santana hadn't mentioned if it was casual or formal so taking a hint from the hotel it was being held at she opted for a simple but classy black dress and matching heels. As she approached the function room she could hear the music and lots of laughter.
"Hi can I take your name please?" A young man at the door picked up his clipboard to check the guest list.
"Ummm I don't even know if I'm on there. I'm Quinn Fabray, Santana Lopez invited me."
"Ah yep I have a plus one with Santana let me get the door for you."
Quinn smiled and thanked him as she passed by to enter the crowded room. She instantly recognized the voice entertaining the crowd as Santana's. She took a glass of sparkling water offered to her and made her way closer to the stage to watch the Latina performing, she was a natural on the stage and Quinn knew she had to get her singing at the bar sooner rather than later.
Kurt had noticed the blonde moving towards the stage and as he didn't recognize her he assumed it could be the very person who had earned his friends attention, it was confirmed by a dazzling smile moments later when Santana made eye contact with the blonde.
"She is great isn't she?" he called out to Quinn after moving to her side.
"She is amazing." He noted that Quinn's eyes didn't leave the brunette.
"Kurt Hummel." He held out his hand.
"Quinn Fabray…..oh wait Kurt as in this is your party Kurt?"
"The very one." He smiled warmly at her and shook her hand.
"Happy Birthday! Santana invited me and I wasn't sure if this was a present type affair so I played it safe."
Quinn handed him the gift bag in her hand which contained a rather nice bottle of champagne.
"You really didn't need to do that."
"I don't like to turn up empty handed."
"Wow! thank you that is very generous of you." Kurt was impressed when he removed the bottle from the bag.
"It's not every day you turn 21 right?"
"That is very true, San won't be too much longer can I get you a drink?"
"I'm driving so I'm fine with water thanks anyway"
"We have rooms booked if you want to drink and spend the night?"
"Being the star host huh?"
"I'd rather that than have people drinking and driving on my conscious."
"I don't really drink much but thanks all the same."
"No worries, there is food going around also so help yourself to anything."
"I will thanks."
"I'd better go and mingle but I'm sure we will talk again soon."
"I'm sure we will." Quinn winked at him which made Kurt grin. He liked her already.
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After a few more songs Santana bid her farewell from the stage much to the dismay of the guests who had thoroughly enjoyed her set. She set her sights on the stunning blonde standing just off the left and made her way through the people grabbing a glass of champagne off a passing waiter's tray and downing it in one nervous mouthful.
"Hey you made it." Santana hugged Quinn softly.
"Sorry I was late I wasn't quite sure what to wear."
Santana glanced down at the dress Quinn had on, it hugged her in all the right places and made Santana desire what was beneath it even more than she already did.
"You look insanely beautiful."
Quinn blushed before returning the compliment.
"Did you want a drink?"
"No I'm fine thanks." Quinn held up her half-drunk glass of water.
"Sticking to the safe stuff tonight are we?"
"Yeah I won't be repeating last night in a hurry."
"That's good, I've had too many to be your sober driver tonight."
"I can be yours if you need?"
"I came with my parents so I may take you up on that! Or I may just stay here, Kurt has some rooms booked and as his oldest friend I get first dibs on one."
"Ahh yes he did mention that."
"Wow he offered you one?"
"He did."
"And he only just met you! You must have worked your charm on him then."
"I guess I'm just naturally charming ha ha."
The way Santana's eyes were drinking her made Quinn feel a little flirtier than usual.
"I would completely agree with that."
There was a small silence as they both got lost in each other's gaze, realizing what was happening Quinn took the initiative and broke it quickly.
"So your parents are here tonight?"
"They are, would you like to meet them?"
"Sure."
Santana took Quinn's hand and lead her in the direction she had last seen her parents.
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"Mami, Papi this is Quinn."
Santana was nervous as to how this was all going to go down as Quinn and her parents exchanged pleasantries. The four of them discussed Santana's job and Quinn's bar and Quinn even invited them to come by one night soon which Santana wasn't too sure if she was pleased about.
"Santana I'm glad I found you, you need to come and write in the book we have made for Kurt before the speeches start. Everyone else has done it and you get the whole first page so we need to go now."
Kurt and Santana's friend Tina was practically begging her to follow.
"Ok calm down Chang, do you want to come with?" Santana turned her attention back to Quinn.
"I think that is something you need to take the time to do by yourself, I'll be ok here if your parents don't mind me crashing their evening?" Quinn looked at the Lopez's after her question.
"No problem with us dear." Carlos replied on their behalf.
"Ok I'll be quick."
"Take your time San."
Santana got lost in those damn eyes again before Tina grabbed her arm and lead her away.
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"I'm kinda drunk!"
Santana yelled into Quinn's ear as they were dancing together.
"I would never have guessed." Quinn replied a little quieter.
"Thank you for coming tonight Quinn."
"No problem I'm having a great time." Quinn wasn't lying she was having fun, Santana's parents were really sweet and Santana's friends had all been nice and talkative it was nice to be out in a different scene for once.
The music changed to a slower track and Santana momentarily froze. Quinn could sense that Santana was unsure what to do so she pulled the girl closer to her and wrapped her arms around the brunette's neck.
"It's not like we haven't slow danced before." Even though she was drunk she was more than aware of most of her actions the night before.
"I wasn't sure if you remembered that." Santana chuckled nervously.
"I don't think I could ever be this close to you and not remember it." The words fell out of Quinn's mouth before she even realized what she said. She was just about to pull away to go and get some air when Santana tightened her arms around her slender waist and pulled their bodies flush against one another.
"Don't run away again." Santana had read her mind perfectly.
"I shouldn't say things like that."
"Is it how you felt?"
"Yes of course but…"
"No buts. Tonight it's just me and you ok? No outside world…. nobody else….. Just me and you dancing and having a good time."
Quinn simply nodded in agreement.
Every so often Santana would get her confidence back and manage to deliver comments like that, it came as a relief to her as she kept thinking her game was shot to shit.
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It was now 2am and a group of people including Santana and Quinn were in Kurt's room continuing to party. Someone had decided a drinking game was a good idea much to Quinn's amusement as she had opted to sit it out and observe the games progression or more honestly observe Santana.
"Ok someone says something they haven't done and if you have you have to take a drink…that's the right way isn't it? Too bad if it aint it's how we are playing it" Kurt was really rather drunk and starting to slur his words.
"I will start! I have never had a one night stand." Kurt hiccupped but seemed proud of himself. Everyone around the table took the shot which made Quinn laugh.
Tina was next "I have never given someone a blow job." She giggled with embarrassment, Santana's shot stayed on the table. It stayed there through I have never stolen from an ex, I have never gone sky diving, I have never cheated on an exam, Santana's own I have never drunk a rum and coke plus a few others before it got back to Kurt. He was more than aware that everyone in the circle had at least had 2 drinks and Santana had still only had one.
"Ok….. Ok I have never wanted to rip my boss's clothes off and have my way with them." A few people threw their drinks back but Quinn couldn't take her eyes off Santana and the glare that she was giving Kurt. Kurt sat back against the couch rather pleased with himself as he waited for Santana to respond. Santana's eyes flicked to Quinn and much to her dismay she knew Quinn had heard what had been said.
"Santana?"
"Fine! Fuck you, I'm done with this game." Santana quickly took the shot and was on her feet before it even reached her stomach.
Quinn swallowed hard and crossed her legs to try and dull the ache between them.
"San don't be like that." Kurt called out to her in between laughter.
"Do you want to get out of here?" Suddenly Santana was right in front of Quinn who jumped a little in response.
"Ahhh yeah sure."
"I will see you assholes tomorrow." Santana called behind her as she made her way from the room. Quinn waved to Kurt before following the retreating brunette.
Quinn shut the door behind her and made her way to where Santana was leaning against the wall near the elevators.
"Do you want me to take you home?"
"No I'm going to stay here did you want to have a night cap with me?"
"I could do a coffee." Santana pushed the button and they waited in silence for the elevator to arrive. Quinn removed her heels from her aching feet which made Santana smile.
"What are you smiling at?"
"I have been dying to do that also." Santana bent down and removed her own heels the carpet beneath her feet felt so good.
"Things we do to look good huh?"
"You certainly don't need heels to look good." The doors opened and they stepped into the empty elevator. Santana pushed the button for two floors above the one they were on.
"So you'd still want to rip my clothes off without them?" A smirk grew across Quinn's face.
"What makes you think the boss in question is you?" Santana replied back defensively.
"Just a guess."
"And if you are wrong?"
The elevator stopped as it reached the 10th floor and the doors opened.
"Then I guess I'm alone in the desire to rip someone's clothes off." Quinn exited quickly to hide her reddening cheeks, where she found the nerve to say that to Santana's face was beyond her.
Santana was speechless, so much so the doors started to close before she realized she hadn't moved, she quickly threw out her hand to stop them and stepped into the corridor. Quinn was admiring a painting on the wall as Santana walked straight past her. She was still bewildered by Quinn's comment. The blonde followed demurely behind trying to stifle her laughter. They reached room 122 and Santana took the key card from her bra.
"Coffee wasn't it?"
"That would be great thanks."
Quinn looked around the room, Kurt certainly hadn't gone cheap with his celebrations. The view from the window was beautiful, Quinn loved the twinkling lights of the city.
"It's nice huh?" Santana stood merely inches behind her causing goosebumps to erupt over her skin.
"The view is amazing."
"It's pretty amazing in here also."
Quinn blushed and turned to face the Latina.
"That view has nothing on this one."
Santana closed the gap between them and cupped Quinn's cheek.
"Just you and me." She whispered before bringing their lips together in a smoldering kiss.
The kiss was passionate and long, they had only known each other a couple of weeks but the pent up desire was insurmountable. Only when air became an absolute necessity did they part. Santana prepared herself for the inevitable freak out and dash from the room but it didn't come instead Quinn's arms circled her waist and pulled her close.
"Can we dance some more?"
"Mmhmm with or without music?"
"Can you sing?"
Santana nodded and gulped at the same time, being this close to Quinn, doing something she envisioned only people in love do made her feel like she was drowning…and what a way to go.
She hummed quietly as they held on to each other and moved slowly around the room. Her knees went weak when she felt Quinn's lips on her neck and her humming faltered slightly.
"Stay with me."
"Hmmmm?" Quinn hadn't heard exactly what Santana had said.
Santana took a step back and held onto Quinn's hands.
"Stay here…with me…..tonight."
"I don't know if I can Santana." Quinn had been having a constant battle with herself since day one of meeting the Latina, She knew it wasn't right but she also couldn't stop it.
"Give me one night…and I don't mean to have sex…I just want to spend the night with you."
The look of sincerity and vulnerability in Santana's eyes made Quinn melt.
"Ok."
Red lips quickly caught pink in another passionate kiss.