Hey lovely people thank you for all of the love on the last chapter :) nice to know there are many of you still wanting this to continue it gave me some renewed inspiration and I got a new chapter done much quicker than what the 2 or so months I made you wait for the last one! :D
It's sooo super hot and humid here at the moment so has been a bit hard to focus but I know equally in some parts of the world you are freezing your butts off! I hope wherever this chapter finds you in the world you are at least smiling.
Any mistakes are my own and I wear them proudly as a non perfect human being.
Enjoy!
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"Well this is just a little fucking awkward." Santana was shocked that Shelby had spoken so freely and in front of Quinn, she didn't quite know what to do with herself.
"I'm sorry Quinn. I know I am disrespecting you and I know I am in your house but I feel things need to be out there and open and honest."
Shelby knew she was in the wrong but something inside of her felt like she had to put it all on the table anyway.
"I understand what you are saying, but don't you dare think you can come in here and play any mind games with Santana or use this whole fucked up mess with your ex-husband to try and get your claws in to her again. You had your chance Shelby and you fucked it up, I on the other hand won't fuck up my chance with Santana so don't even remotely humor yourself with the thought of getting her back…..You know just keeping with the open and honest theme.
Despite everyone's obvious discomfort a smile tugged at the corner of Santana's mouth.
"Feelings and your thoughts on hidden agendas aside, first and foremost I just want us all to be safe." Shelby remained calm she didn't come here to start a bitch fight.
"Ok so let's sit down and formulate a plan." Santana was ready for this whole thing to be over she hated that Quinn was in the middle of it all and all she wanted to do was curl up in bed beside the woman she loved and hope that it will all go away as quickly as possible.
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"No one knows when she is going to be back at work, she is taking some time to be with the blonde girl."
"I could kick Phil's ass myself for fucking that one up." Luke growled into the phone.
"They have some security weaknesses though so when you decide to proceed it shouldn't be a problem."
"Ok they are expecting something at the moment so you will need to lay low for a little while….just long enough to drive them a little crazy with the wait or to lure them in to a false sense of security. But keep your eye on them."
"Sitting around waiting is going to cost you just as much I hope you are aware?"
"Don't insult me with money talk just do your job."
"You got it boss."
Luke hung up the phone in frustration he had plenty of money in numerous places how dare they think it was going to be an issue.
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"Quinn it's too much." Santana groaned as Quinn was outlining the security requirements to the three men in front of her. They had set up a meeting at the bar that way Quinn could check on things as far as the business was going, they could gather some supplies for her party and they could also meet the security team Quinn had hired.
"I want you to be safe they need to do this."
"Q baby I love you and appreciate what you are doing but the rate you are going they are going to be watching us have sex."
Every face in the room reddened including that of her girlfriend.
"So what are your thoughts then?" Quinn reasoned that maybe she had gone a little over the top.
"I get having someone here at the bar and shit but I don't want to know they are there if that makes sense I don't want someone following me in to the bathroom stall so to speak."
"They weren't going to…."
"I know! It was a joke babe." Santana interrupted and placed a hand over Quinn's.
"The creep succeeds if we live our life in paranoia."
"Shelby seemed to think he was capable of something pretty serious San."
"Ok how about a compromise? Someone can keep an eye out whilst I'm at work, going to and from work and if I'm out in public. Your house though is off limits it's already like Fort Knox I think we are pretty safe."
"Ok deal and they can make themselves inconspicuous."
Quinn looked at the men in the room who all nodded in agreement.
"Sounds good to me." Santana squeezed the blondes hand reassuringly.
"We will get some documents drawn up for you to sign Miss Fabray and will begin tomorrow as instructed."
"That's great thank you. See Steph on your way out and have a drink on me."
Quinn walked them to the door of her office and shook each of their hands as they began their descent down the stairs to the bar.
"How much is this all going to cost?"
"Don't worry about it."
"You aren't paying for this Quinn."
"The business can cover it."
"Like fuck it can. I brought this problem to your door so I will cover it."
"Santana."
"Nope…no arguments."
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"I knew her coming back into your life was going to bring you grief Santana."
"She was always trouble and now not only is it you having to deal with it all but poor Quinn also."
Santana rolled her eyes she had come to her parents for access to some of her money so she could pay for the security issue not for a now going on thirty minute lecture about Shelby.
"Mami stop, this would be happening whether Shelby had come back or not. The only difference is she was able to give me a heads up about it."
"He would have never even known where to look for you, she practically lead him and that goon right to your door and look how that turned out."
"Of course he would have known…Our family name isn't exactly easy to hide and he already knows all about us…..he would have come here Mami to your doorstep."
"Ok ladies time to cool off. Bickering like this is getting you nowhere." Santana's father entered the room and as per usual used his calming influence to diffuse the growing tension.
"I'm just so angry that this is even happening." Maribel's voice broke with emotion which made Santana's voice catch in her throat. She pulled her Mom into her arms and hugged her tightly.
"It will be ok Mami the jerk will be going to prison soon anyway."
"But until then Santana? Can't you and Quinn go away on holiday perhaps? Somewhere out of the country your father and I will even pay for it."
"I'm not running from him Mami."
"There is no shame in it darling."
"He screwed my life up once before I won't be letting him do it again."
"She is strong and stubborn just like her mother." Carlos chuckled as he wrapped his arms around the both of them.
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"Q she will be back soon." Dani hip checked her cousin who was checking her phone for the third time in ten minutes.
"I'm sorry I'm not being much help am I?"
"How about you go and lay down for a little bit? I will make sure Santana comes straight up to see you when she gets home."
"No don't be silly this is my party I need to help set up."
"You also need to rest missy now scoot! Dani is right."
Mercedes had noticed Quinn rubbing her temples so she knew her friend had a headache, reaching over she took the string of lights from Quinn's hand and turned her in the direction of the stairs.
"We'll make sure it looks as beautiful as it always does."
"Thanks guys I don't know what I'd do without you."
"You would probably be a random cat lady." Sam chuckled as he made his way past the women with a stack of chairs.
"Very likely she loves herself some pussy." Dani cracked up at her own joke and Mercedes simply rolled her eyes.
"Gross Dan…..just gross." Quinn shook her head and made her way upstairs. Her head was pounding so a quick nap would likely do her the world of good.
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Quinn eyes shot open an hour and a half later, fretful that Santana still hadn't returned but as she moved she felt a familiar body pressed up against her back and she relaxed instantly.
"Hey sleepy head." Santana placed a soft kiss on Quinn's shoulder.
"Mmmm you feel good."
"You feeling ok? The girls said your head was a bit sore."
"I think there is just a lot going on."
"You can say that again."
"I think there is a lot going on."
"Smart ass." Quinn squealed as Santana poked her side.
"How were your folks?"
"They were good, Mami had a bit of a psych at me for all the drama."
"Awww but it's not your fault."
"She wants us to go on some random vacation till Luke is in jail."
"I wish."
"A nice secluded beach somewhere….you in a bikini."
"Na ah."
"No?"
"It's secluded San I say we go sans swimwear."
"I LOVE the way you think Fabray."
"We should go away somewhere not because of the nut job but just in general I'd love to spend some time just the two of us."
"Yeah that would be fab….only problem is I've only recently started a new job and have already had a ridiculous amount of time off."
"You want me to talk to your boss?"
"No."
"Oh?"
"She is really hot and I wouldn't want you falling for her."
"I don't think that would be a problem."
"You don't?"
"Nope I can guarantee it wouldn't be possible to fall for anyone else when I'm so deeply in love with you."
"Ha ha nice."
Santana pulled Quinn closer and wrapped her arms protectively around the blonde.
"How are things going downstairs?" Quinn asked quietly.
"Last I saw it was all looking fantastic, I brought reinforcements back with me also."
"You did?"
"Yep Kurt was bored so I thought a gay man's touch would be beneficial."
"Ha ha it is! I used to rely on Rachel's Dads for that."
"Are they coming?"
"I did invite them but I'm not sure now with Rach being back."
"You know she can come right?"
"I think Dani would have a few things to say about that."
"It's not really up to Dani is it? It's your day after all."
"I wouldn't have thought the idea would make you overly happy either San."
"I've come to realize a girlfriend that can accept or at least be in the room as their partners ex is like a freaking super hero…I aim to be like that."
"You already are my love." Quinn raised Santana's hand to her lips and kissed it softly, even with all the craziness going on she felt so incredibly safe in Santana's arms.
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"Holy shit this looks fantastic." Santana and Quinn had made their way downstairs and were amazed at the work their friends had down in such a short time. There were fairy lights and colored lights throughout the house and all over the outdoor area. Sam was pouring coal into the braziers he had set up, Dani was doing some food prep in the kitchen, Mercedes was polishing glasses and Kurt was hanging a Birthday banner above the bi fold doors.
"Hey how's your head?" Dani handed a glass of water to Quinn.
"Much better thanks I think I definitely needed some rest."
"I think so! I want you to sit here and not move a muscle if you want something done you are to simply ask ok?" Dani pulled out a chair from the table.
"I'm not an invalid Dan."
"I know but I insist, if you want to party tomorrow you can't be exhausted."
"She is right babes." Santana guided her back into the chair Dani had pulled out and made her sit.
"And if I don't listen?"
"Then this body aint yours for a week."
Everyone in the room chuckled at the look of horror that spread across Quinn's face.
"Fine I'll stay here." Quinn grumbled so only Santana could hear.
"Good girl, and if you do that your reward tonight can be having me anyway you want." Santana husked in her ear before taking her earlobe in her mouth and sucking it gently.
"Fuck me." Quinn crossed her legs and attempted to focus on anything but the intense throbbing and heat building down below.
"No sweetheart I'm hoping it's going to be fuck me." Santana whispered seductively.
"Quit it you two I know you are being dodgy as fuck over there." Dani winked at them both before returning her attention once again to the salmon she was preparing.
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"It's your Birthday in 12 and half minutes." Santana placed her phone on the bed side table and flopped down onto the bed.
"I know another older and wiser so they say."
"Well oh wise one can you help me decide on what to wear for your party?"
"Just be comfy babe. Jeans and a top?"
"I was kinda thinking along the lines of sexy as hell girlfriend of the Birthday girl."
"In jeans and a top you are sexy as hell San. Although I'm the first to admit that I think you would make a sack look good."
"Hmmm flattery will get you everywhere blondie." Santana placed a lingering kiss to Quinn's lips.
"I do believe I behaved enough tonight to get my reward?"
"I think you are correct."
"Anyway I want you?"
"Yep."
"Let's go then."
Quinn jumped from the bed and held a hand out to the brunette.
"Where are we going?"
"There is a kitchen bench we are yet to christen."
"Um…Dani…." Santana was only slightly hesitant as she was pulled from the mattress.
"Dani is asleep."
"Are you sure?"
"I am. Now come on I have some delicious raspberry sorbet that I can't even begin to imagine how tasty it will be being sucked off your nipples."
"Oh Jesus." Santana's knees nearly buckled.
"We can bring it back to the bedroom if you are truly worried my love." Quinn's face was serious now she would never put someone she loved in a position they weren't completely comfortable with.
"No…I think you have persuaded me to utilize the kitchens resources."
"Let's go then hot stuff."
"Oh hey babe."
"Yeah?"
"Happy Birthday." Santana cupped her cheek and kissed her with a searing passion.
"Mmmmm thanks honey…..it's about to be extremely happy, come on!"
Quinn tugged on Santana's arm once again and giddy with excitement and anticipation they both ran down the stairs like a pair of school girls.