Knowing Santana will be in surgery for another hour or so, she grabs a cup of tea before quickly taking out her laptop.

This blonde was on a mission.

Staring at the blinking cursor of her laptop, she struggles to pick just one memory, one instant where she can say that's it, that's when and where she fell in love with the latina.

She quickly realized it wasn't just one action or one word that made her fall, it was Santana. Her smile, Her smirk, the way she kissed, every…….

"NOTE!" Quinn yells running into the bedroom, smiling when she finds the stack of crumpled letters.

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January 31st 2010

Quinn, If you're reading this you've agreed to be mine.

Congratulations

Just kidding, kinda

I know we're written countless letters to each other but this one is different, obviously.

I've imagined what I would say if given the chance to be with you. For a year and a half now, I've written this a million times but the words never seemed to be enough to express how I truly feel about you. You know I'm not one to ever express my feelings but I feel like you need to read them until I can say them to you.

I first noticed you in fifth period, English with Miss Holliday. You didn't sit by me at first but by some fucking luck we were paired for a project. It was the best and worst two and a half weeks of my life, the best because we spent a lot of time together but also the worst because I thought you were into Puck.

After the project was finished I looked for ways to be around you, hence the Cheerios. Luckily, Sue noticed and gave me a chance.

The end of freshman year was hard, we didn't see each other all summer. I asked Puck to help me get in even better shape for the new year because I had a plan.

Everyone thought I was crazy but if they saw what I saw, they'd understand.

I was beginning to lose hope until one day in the locker room, I was changing and your eyes lingered a little too long and hard.

We both know I'm hot so I wasn't even mad

Anyways, I patiently played my part as best friend but when others started to think they stood a chance with you, I realized I could lose you at any moment. That was definitely not something I could live with so, in Puck's words I finally grew some balls.

I guess what I'm trying to say is…

I love you Quinn Fabray, I have since freshman year and I hope you feel the same.

Will you be my girlfriend?

Love,

Santana

P.s.

If you show this to absolutely anyone I will go all Lima Heights on your sweet ass


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Quinn smiles hugging the note that started their relationship all those years ago and she gets inspired.

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A Few Days Later

Santana wakes up smiling as she stretches, her eyebrows furrowing when she reaches over only to be met with an empty bed.

"Q?" She calls, looking around before noticing the small note on the blondes pillow


Happy Anniversary Baby,

I love you so so much.

I wish I could have smothered your beautiful face with kisses this morning but you'll just have to wait until dinner to see me, and yes I promise it'll be worth it.

Love,

Me

P.s

There is a new dress for you in the closet, I'll see you at 7pm, Tony's

P.s.s

I love you so much it's insane


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Santana smiles as she heads to inspect said dress before beginning her day.

"So where is she?" Rachel asks taking a sip of her coffee

"I don't know Rach, she left a note saying she'd see me tonight at Tony's"

The smaller brunette only nods before continuing to eat her fruit "So what did you end up getting her, San?"

Santana reaches into her pocket taking out an envelope

"What you suggested. At first I thought it was stupid but then I understood why you said it"

Rachel quirks her eyebrow in suspicion "And my reasoning being?"

"Because that's how we started" Santana shrugs like it's the most obvious thing ever before taking another big sip of her coffee. Rachel releases the breathe she didn't realize she was holding.

Crisis averted….for now

"So Santana if I may" Rachel begins as Santana nods "When did you fall in love with Quinn?"

A sly smile appears on the girl's face "I know I told you all it was the night of prom, you remember when she wore that tight ass black dress that was really….."

"Santana" Rachel interrupts putting her hand up "As much as I appreciate the enthusiasm, we've all heard that story a million times"

Santana laughs shaking her head "Right, sorry you know how I get when we talk about Quinn's."

"Santana!" Rachel throws her hand up

"Right, well prom was the night I told her I loved her but that's not the night I realized I had fallen in love with her"


"San?" The blonde calls, extending her hands cautiously. "San, I swear to GOD if you scare me I will kill you"

Quinn blindly touches the wall, suddenly feeling strong arms wrap around her waist, a smile spreading across her face as she feels the blindfold slowly being removed.

"Welcome home baby" Santana whispers as the blonde's eyes adjust.

She inhales deeply looking around, small candles lit about and rose petals scattered across the living room causing the blonde's breath to hitch. Being gone for the past two weeks on business Quinn realizes just how much she's missed her girlfriend.

Santana wraps her arms around the blonde's waist, gently kissing the girl's neck

"Fuck I've missed you" She whispers as Quinn leans further back into the embrace

"I missed you too, San. What's all this?"

The brunette smiles before releasing the blonde, "You've been saying for weeks how you've wanted to have a picnic but since it's been freezing outside, I decided to bring the picnic to you."

With the music playing idly in the background, the two girls take a seat as Santana opens the random chinese food boxes. They sit, exchanging boxes catching up on everything they've missed during the two weeks away from each other.

Santana leans back against the couch listening to the blonde when her mind begins to haze. She stares at the blonde as if she's seeing her for the first time. The way her face scrunches when she makes a joke or the way she combs her fingers through her hair when she's nervous. Santana's eyes begin to trail. First they focus on the blonde's eyes and the way they effortlessly seem to sparkle. Next, they travel down to those perfect lips and the way they twitch every time she knows Santana is leaning in.

"I love you" Santana blurts out, interrupting the blonde's rant

"What?"

Santana smiles before leaning in "I love you Lucy Quinn Fabray. I'm in love with you"

The blonde's eyes tear as she nods "You are?"

"I am"


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"Wow" Rachel whispers wiping her eye "I never pegged you for the romantic type Santana but even I would fall in love with you after that story"

The brunette laughs shaking her head "No thanks Rach, I like em a little taller and blonde"

Rachel rolls her eyes reaching to hit the girl's arm "Stop it. If you wrote that memory in the letter Quinn is going to be floored"