Santana POV
All I hear is this loud ringing in my ears which caused me to fall on the ground. I'm not sure what's going on. I can faintly hear everyone screaming and trying to talk to someone. I think they're saying Rachel's name but honestly I didn't get a change to look at the person before i felt a sharp pain on my side and the ringing in my ears.
"Mija, are you okay?" I can hear my mother saying and holding me. Oh shit now i'm in pain i can feel it.
"Someone call an ambulance! I will control the bleeding!" I can hear my dad yell.
He takes ha hand in his and lifts my head and i can see him looking concerned and scared yet firm and protective
"Mammi and Pappi are right here mija, you're going to be okay I promise. Try to control your breathing. Stay with me Santana don't close yours yes." I can hear the desperation in his voice. I try to speak but he tells me to save my strength. I start to feel cold and i'm getting sleepy. I can tell my dad is screaming but the sounds is going away. Man i'm tired i just want to close my eyes. My mami is running her fingers through my hair like when I was a little kid. This feels good. I feel safe. I close my eyes and everything goes dark.
Quinn POV
I'm frozen. I see a hesterial Rachel standing there with a gun sobbing because she wants Santana. I look up at her
"Why did you do this Rachel?" I ask angrily as i see Mr and Mrs. Lopez try and help their daughter.
"Why?! Brittany had her! You had her! and now even Becky has her! I've loved Santana for YEARS and she never gave me the time of day! I was there for her and I took care of her! You couldn't keep her because of your pride! You walked out on her Quinn! And now you get to comeback into her life as if nothing ever happened! That's not fair! I was going to take YOU out but that would do no good! So if she's gone none of us can have her!"
Rachel is sobbing and this point and I see that Puck takes this chance to charge Rachel and take the gun from her hands. She didn't even notice she's just standing there crying. It all seemed to be happening in slow motion. I look down and I see Dr. Lopez talking to Santana and she's looking at him trying to stay awake. Mrs. Lopez is kissing her forehead and whispering in her ear. I feel someone come beside me and I don't even see who it is. I turn around and it's Kurt. He hugs me and I just break down crying.
I can hear the sirens of the ambulance and police. I see Dr. Lopez get up and run to let them in and I see that Becky is the one putting pressure on Santana's side where she was shot. How can she be this strong? Why isn't she falling apart? The paramedics rush up and start to stabilize Santana. I see Becky take Mrs. Lopez in her arms and comfort her and Mrs. Lopez does the same. They both seem to cling onto each other. I feel a bit jealous at this but i don't let it get to me. The police put Rachel in handcuffs. Mrs. Lopez lets go of Becky and walks up to Rachel
"If anything happens to my daughter I swear to you, you will regret the day you were born." Says Mrs. Lopez with a cold tone to her voice.
They take Rachel down and out of the building. The paramedics manage to stabilize Santana and are ready to take her. Mrs. Lopez grabs Beckys hand and tugs her after the paramedics. I'm still frozen and looking at the spot where Santana was and i see the pool of blood and I can't help but feel like i too am dying. without her i will die. I feel someone pull my arm and it's Becky
"Come on Quinn she will need both of us and all of us. Let's go."
I just nod and follow her. We get downstairs and Dr. Lopez already left in the ambulance and the driver follows with all of us stacked in. Puck stayed behind to explain everything to the police and Jake and Marley stayed with him. The will bring him to the hospital as soon as they're done. Dani has a serious look on her face and Kurt is still crying but keeping it down. Becky is on the phone with whom i'm guessing is her dad. Mrs. Lopez has a rosary in her hands and she's praying. I can't help but start to pray along with her. She looks up and sees me praying along and she extends her hand and i take it. Santana has to be okay. She just has to.
General POV
Once everyone arrives at the hospital Santana is taken straight to the back with her father right behind her and the rest are taken to a private waiting room. Since the majority are very well known figures and once the news broke the paparazzi would be hounding them.
Quinn is sitting on a chair with Kurt next to her. Becky is talking to Mrs. Lopez and Dani is on the phone waiting on Puck to get to the hospital. About 40 minutes later Puck arrives with Jake and Marley. He rushes and kneels in front of Mrs. Lopez and hugs her and he starts crying. He feels guilty for not being able to defend Santana but Mrs. Lopez calms him down and tells him that the was Rachel was it could have been anyone.
Dr. Lopez comes walks in and his shirt is stained with blood.
"Ricardo how is she?" Maribel stands up and walks towards him. She pulls her into her arms and holds her.
"They are trying to stabilize her amor. She went into Hypovolemic Shock due to the fast loss of blood and she was rushed into surgery. Thankfully Oscar is the one performing the surgery. That's all i know for now. I'm going to go back and see from the gallery how things are going. I will keep you all updated. She's going to be fine Maribel. We raised a strong young woman and she doesn't go out without a fight." Ricardo hugs and kisses Maribel on the forehead and heads back.
"She's going to be okay mamá Lopez. Mi papi will take good care of her and won't let anything happen." Becky says as she guides Maribel back to her seat.
Time passes by and now the outside of the hospital is filled with paparazzis and everyone's phone is blowing up with people wanting to know what's going on. Danis girlfriend Ashley who is also their PR has put out a statement and has asked for privacy for the family and everyone involved.
"She's going to be okay." Quinn look up and sees Becky standing there with a cup of coffee.
"She has to be." Quinn says softly accepting the coffee.
"How is it that you were so calm and brave. I was frozen and couldn't move. It's as if i stood there and watched her die." Says Quinn with tears in her eyes. Becky takes a seat next to her.
"I was raised in the hood Quinn. I know how to handle situations like that. I've learned to separate my emotions from the situation. I watched my cousin die in front of me and i too froze and i felt like it was my fault for so many years. So I learned to separate it all. But if you think i was calm you're wrong. I was dying inside but i knew i had to help. San means the world to me Quinn and if her and I are together or not it won't change how much i will care about her. She has been my only true friend since childhood. I love her and maybe not fully In love with her but I do love her more than i thought i could. Right now i'm not going to push a relationship on her because she needs to come out of this surgery and recover. But i will be there for her every step of the way and I know you will too. She will need us both."
Quinn looks at Becky and she knows what she's saying is true. Santana will need them both and no fighting or competition. Quinn nods they both sit there making small talk for a few more minutes before Dr. Lopez comes back out.
"Any news? Why is it taking so long?" Puck askes
"She's fine. The bullet did not hit any major organs but it was a hollow point bullet which means it expanded on impact and it hit other organs. It took a while and she lost a lot of blood but she's stable for now. Her recovery will be a bit longer but she's okay." Says Dr. Lopez with relief in his voice.
"Gracias a Dios." Says Maribel and she hugs and kissed her husband. They all hug each other and are relieved with the news
"When can we see her?" Quinn asks quietly
"They're going to transfer her to her own room here in a bit so give it thirty minutes or so. But i suggest two at a time." Dr. Lopez replies.
They all nod their heads and take this time to wash their faces and go to the restroom. After a bit they all were taken to see Santana.
The first to go in were Dr. and Mrs. Lopez.
"Mija, you're okay." Says Maribel as she goes and kisses her and hugs her.
"Careful mi amor, she's going to be sore for a while so be gentle. How are you princesa?" Dr. Lopez stands next to Maribel and holds Satanas hand.
"I feel like i got shot." Santana says with a small laugh
"Ay mija! You and your jokes! You had me scared mi amor!" Maribel says with a smile and tears in her eyes.
"I'm sorry mami, but i feel tired and sore. I could hear you both but i couldn't open my eyes. I was scared." Santana just looks at them with a soft smile.
"You have to take it easy for a few weeks mija, and it would be good to go back to see your therapist just in case." Says Dr. Lopez
Santana looks at her parents and she feels bad for putting them through this. The last time she was in a hospital was before she decided to get sober. She swore she would never let them see her like this again and she feels like she's failed.
"Stop it mija, I know what you're thinking. This isn't your fault at all. Its that crazy bitch Rachel. She will get whats coming to her leave that up to me and those who work me. I will make sure of that." Maribel says with a stern voice.
"I don't ever want her anywhere near me. She could have hurt any of you. I don't know what i would have done had it been you guys or Becky or Quinn. I would have killed her then and there had it been any of you." Santana says angrily
"Don't think like that. We will make sure that crazy bitch is locked up and nowhere near you. Now i know there's some other people that want to see you. Let me go get them." Says Dr. Lopez
A few minutes later Puck, Dani, Ashley, Jake and Marley walk in. They talk about what happened and how Puck took Rachel down and made sure the cops took her. They talk about the paparazzis and how the story is unfolding. Ashley makes sure to let Santana know that she's taking care of everything and to not worry. The talk for a bit longer and then they five of them step out.
Quinn comes in. She knocks on the door and instantly is greeted with a smiling Santana. She goes over to the bed and just hugs her.
"I'm so glad you're okay San." Quinn says while holding back her tears
"Me too Q. But i'm okay. Nothing or no one can take me out." Santana says with a smile
"San. I would have died had anything happened to you." Quinn says as she holds Santanas hand and cries
"Q, look at me. Listen there's nothing you could have done. You're not a paramedic and it was stressful. I'm glad it was me and not anyone else. Don't feel bad. I'm okay. I had the best Doctors working on me and they did their job well. I'm here now. Please don't cry." Santana says as she wipes the tears from Quinns cheeks.
Quinn wants to lean in and kiss Santana when there's a knock on the door and a very pretty doctor walks.
"Hello, Ms. Lopez i'm Dr. Rossi and I will be checking in on you. Oh.. Hello Quinn." Dr. Rossi looks surprised to see Quinn.
Quinn lets go of Santana's hand and scoots away from her. Santana notices but doesn't say anything.
"Oh Hi Giulia, I didn't know you worked her." Quinn says and now she blushing.
"Yeah, I started about a month ago. I transferred here. I'm surprised to see you here. I was going to call you but i figured you were busy since you hadn't text me back." Dr. Rossi says not paying any attention to Santana.
"Ahhhmm..." Santana tries to get their attention
"Oh i'm sorry Ms. Lopez. I'm just checking up on you and making sure you feel okay. Soreness is common but if you're pain levels get higher than 6 please let a nurse know and she will come get me. You seem to be doing fine and your vitals look good." Dr. Rossi says but she keeps looking at Quinn.
Santana is feeling rage build up in her. But even more when she realizes that both girls are now just talking to each other and totally forgot that she was in the room. She can see Quinn infatuated with this doctor as she asks about the surgery and how happy Quinn is that Dr. Rossi was in the operating room and helped saved Santana's life. Dr. Rossi finishes talking to Quinn and she leans in and kisses her on the cheek and walks out. Quinn turns around and she can see a very upset Santana.
"Are you okay San? Do you need me to get the Dr?" Quinn asks worriedly
"I'm fine. But if you want you can go talk to the Dr. Somewhere else and be in private. Please don't let me stand in the way." Santana says dryly.
"San, what are you talking about? She's just a friend." Quinn says
"Well that i know of I don't kiss my friends the way you kissed her a week ago or become infatuated with them when they speak. You know what Quinn it's fine. You have every right to date and kiss whoever you want." Santana says angrily
Quinn looks shocked at what Santana is saying. She likes that Santana is jealous but how did she know about the kiss?
"What kiss San?" Quinn asks curiously
"I went to see you a couple of days ago. And I saw you walking with this other woman and I saw you both kiss. I didn't say anything and left. Like I said it's none of my business who you kiss or date. You have every right."
"San. I didn't know. There's nothing going on between Giulia and I. She kissed me but it wasn't like that." Quinn says trying to take Santana's hand. But Santana pulls away.
"Look Q it's fine. There's something there since you basically pushed my hand away when she walked in. It's fine we're friends. I knew you wouldn't wait forever and that's okay. Do you Quinn and don't let me stop you."
"Will you please listen to me San. I'm sorry if you got the wrong idea but as i recall you didn't tell me that Becky had given you an out of the relationship. You could have also mentioned that to me."
Santana looks ast Quinn and just shakes her head. She hates feeling like this but she also doesn't want to fight with Quinn. A part of her want to make Quinn her girlfriend and the other part wants to run. Seeing Quinn with someone else really bothered her and she knows she won't be able to handle it.
"I was going to tell you. But I saw you locking lips with that Dr. and well don't let me stop you. Go and be with her and have perfect doctor lawyer babies and be happy and have a big house with a dog and live happily ever after." Santana says sarcastically
"Santana Lopez, are you jealous?" Quinn asks with a smirk.
"Of course not!" Santana says defensively
"Look San, I want you to feel better and get better. But unless you set your pride aside and tell me how you really feel I am not going to stop talking to Giulia just because you're jealous. We're friends and you've made that clear. So decide what you want before you lose me and Becky. We don't deserve this." Quinn says as she walks out of the room.
Becky walks into the room and sees Santana looking thoughtful
"Hey.."
Santana looks up and smiles "Hey.."
Becky walks up to bed and leans in to hug Santana. The hug for a bit and Becky sits next to her
"You had me worried San. I thought i would lose you."
"I'm here hermosa. I'm not going anywhere and i'm not leaving you to deal with life alone." Santana says holding her hand.
"I love you Becky. But i think you're right about us breaking up. I don't want us to end up hating each other. You're the perfect girl for me and I would love to make you my wife but with Quinn back in my life there will always be this awkwardness and I don't want to put you through that. I don't want to hurt you Becky."
"I get it San. And you're right we would end up hating each other. I love you too and I don't want to hurt you either. I want to be able to have fun and enjoy each other even if just as friends. I would have loved to be your wife and you be mine. I know we can be happy together but you have to see how things go with Quinn." Becky smiles and in a sense is relieved because she didn't want to go through this pain. She leans in and kisses Santana for what feels like that last time.
"Get some rest Tana." Becky pecks her lips one last time and walks out.
About 30 minutes later Quinn walks back in and she sees Santana leaning back with her eyes closed. She takes a seat next to her and takes her hand
"I don't know why you don't see how much you mean to me San. I hate arguing with you and I would drop anyone for you. But i took need to feel wanted and desired. But it sucks because it's you who I want that from." Quinn lets out a faint breath and lowers her head. She feel a hand rubbing her cheek and she looks up and sees Santana looking at her
"I'm done with the games Q. I'm yours if you're mine." Santana says
Quinn smiles and nods her head
"I've always been yours San."
"Let's do this Lucy. Let's try again." Santana says looking hopeful
"Yes." Quinn says
Quinn leans in and before she can fully lean in Santana meets her in the middle and it feels just right. Like this is how it's meant to be. They kiss for what seems an eternity and it's not till one of the need air that they separate. The lean back both with smiles on their faces.
"Stay with me Q. Lay here with me." Santana says scooting over
Quinn get in the bed with her and for the first time in years the falls asleep in each others arms.
