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"Thank you all for coming. It's been such a beautiful weekend filled with laughter, love and yes a bit of drama. And of course, wonderful friends" Kurt smiles, raising his glass "Now, we're going to hear a few words from the beautiful and talented Quinn Fa-Lopez.

The crowd cheers as Kurt hands Quinn the microphone. She raises her glass making a toast

"I know I know" Quinn laughs "I am absolutely the last person that should be giving marriage advice" Everyone laughs

"PREACH!" Santana laughs, raising her glass in mock cheer as Quinn rolls her eyes

"We all know Sam and Mercedes have found true love but for all those here, who haven't just yet, I'd like to offer this, if I may. Find someone who knows you're sad by the tone in your voice. Be with someone who loves the feature you hate the most. Fall in love with someone who" Quinn pauses turning her attention towards the woman who, after all these years STILL holds every inch of her heart "Looks at you and knows they don't ever want to be with anyone else" Santana looks away, her eyes watering as she sips her champagne "Congratulations Sam and Mercedes! We love you both" Quinn raises her glass once more before taking her seat.

Kurt taps Santana's shoulder, she nods before heading towards the stage.

Santana taps her champagne glass against the microphone and smiles "When they asked me to be a part of this shindig, I asked if I could be the flower girl and they said no." The crowd awe's "Then I asked if I could tell some jokes and as you can guess, they said no again. And it's a damn shame too because…. No one tosses rose pedals like this bitch can…." Santana shrugs as the crowd cheers "But on a serious note, I love you both so much and I am over the moon happy for you guys. I dug deep and thought of the next best thing I could give the two of you. So, Sam, Cedes, can you please make your way to the dance floor?"

The newlyweds smile, walking hand in hand as the lights dim. Everyone cheers and Santana raises her hands

"Relax, I'm not the one doing the singing, at least not tonight. That's…for a different time and place" The crowd boos and Santana waves her hand "Yeah yeah yeah. Love you all too! Now, Mr and Mrs Evans, this is on loan" Santana exhales deeply, tilting her head towards the band. Tears once again filling her eyes before turning her attention back "Until you two find your song"

In case you didn't know

Baby, I'm crazy 'bout you

And I would be lyin' if I said

That I could live this life without you

Mercedes blows a kiss towards the brunette, Sam nods before reaching for his wife's hand. The happy couple begin dancing and Santana returns the microphone. She smiles, thanking the young man for helping her off the stage when someone taps her shoulder.

"You didn't give me an answer earlier but I love my wife more than anything. Can I please have this dance with her?" With more courage than she's had in a while, Quinn extends her hand, waiting for her answer. Santana takes a long second before finally accepting.

Quinn lets out a shaky breath. The two hold each other close and for the first time in a long time, Santana allows Quinn to lead.

"I have a confession to make." Quinn admits "I read your dedication"

"I know" Santana laughs

Quinn's eyebrows furrow "How? Did Kurt tell you?"

Santana smiles, shaking her head "I'd know those lips anywhere"

Quinn laughs softly, lowering her head, a small blush filling her cheeks

After a few seconds, they hold each other's gazes, effortlessly twirling around the dance floor just like they did years ago, as if they're the only two people in the world. They still move as one and it only solidifies how time and space mean nothing when you're simply meant to be. And they begin to think that maybe, this space was not what either of them wanted rather what they needed, to realize what they truly had, together.

Santana leans close to Quinn's ear, and softly sings

You had my heart a long, long time ago

Tears pool from Quinn's eyes as she pulls Santana tighter against her.

"I've always loved you Q" Santana finally breaks the silence as the song continues in the background "I know I didn't give you an answer earlier but the truth is I never stopped loving you either. I just don't think it's in me to ever not love you so whatever happens when we get back home just know that…"

Quinn's hands move to either side of Santana's face and she closes the space between them, cutting off the rest of Santana's speech. This kiss, this beautiful beautiful kiss, takes Santana completely by surprise and she stops dancing. Her hands wrapping tightly around Quinn's waist, pulling her impossibly closer. Both women stand in the middle of the crowded dance floor, enjoying being able to be this close once again.

The cheering around them pulls the girls apart. With heavy lidded eyes, Santana looks around noticing the clapping is for them. Quinn shakes her head, turning Santana's chin towards her

"I love you" Quinn whispers, staring deeply into her lover's eyes. Santana smiles, her hand reaching to wipe away the tears from Quinn's face.

"Guys, I'm so sorry to interrupt, well kinda" Kurt gently laughs "But I figured you'd need this back….eventually" The young man hands Quinn a small velvet box. She smiles and nods at him.

Quinn turns her attention back towards the brunette "I'd marry you all over again, in any lifetime Santana and I'll love you until forever ends"

Santana's breath shudders as Quinn opens the box, displaying a familiar piece of jewelry

"Will you be mine again?"

Santana looks at her wedding ring then back at the hopeful blonde and shakes her head "Again? I've always been yours."

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Moral of the story: No matter how far you go, Love will always pull you back to where you truly belong