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Quinn grabs some clothes before heading to the shower, Her thoughts racing on how the situation escalated so quickly, her plan had been to enjoy her time in Lima, catch up with everyone, hopefully talk to Santana and eventually apologize. She should have known better, especially given their history, the girls were always either hot or cold there was NEVER any in between.
Sure they could half ass their friends and possible significant others but when it came to them, it was always all or nothing. Rinsing off she thinks maybe the weekend is salvageable, maybe she could….
Her thoughts are interrupted when a crash is heard. Quickly turning off the water she reaches for her towel. "Rose, I swear to god if you scare me, I will stab you"
Reaching for her toothbrush, she slowly peeks out of her bathroom door ready to punch or stab her friend, her eyebrows furrowing as she sees
"Santana?"
The girl shrugs, looking up and Quinn now sees the mascara stains on her cheeks.
She smiles softly before using her towel to wipe the girl's eyes "What are you doing here?"
"It's my fault, after everything happened I moved and changed my number. And like an idiot I thought you had it" Santana whispers leaning it against Quinn's houlder
"Ah. That makes sense now" Quinn exhales, wrapping her arms around the girl
"Did you really call and text me all those times, Q?"
Quinn nods "I did San. I'm so sorry, I've missed you so much, my plan tonight was to try and talk to you but.."
Santana laughs wiping her face "But we fell into our old habits instead, we are good at that"
Both girls nod as they sit in silence a few minutes more before…..
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"Who's that girl you brought tonight?"
Quinn laughs softly before squeezing the girl once more "I was waiting for that. That's my friend, Rose"
"Your girlfriend or girl friend? Are you two dating?"
Quinn shakes her head "No, it's actually a funny story"
"Tell me" Santana whispers, beginning to play with Quinn's fingers
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"Fuck" Quinn exclaims, dropping into the seat "I'm SO sorry I'm late"
"It's fine" Rose smiles "I've only been waiting oh I don't know…..thirty minutes"
Quinns face falls as she removes her jacket "Rose, I'm so so sorry. I got carried away with work and the train was late. It was just…"
Rose laughs interrupting Quinn's rant "Quinn, relax it's quite alright."
"It's our first date!"
Rose nods "And it may be our last or maybe I'll think about letting you make it up to me"
Both girls begin chatting before ordering when Quinn's phone buzzes
"I'm so sorry" She apologizes walking away from the table
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"Rachel, are you okay?"
"No Quinn this is serious"
"What?"
"Santana left New York"
Quinn walks around outside, confused "Okay? And we're broken up, why are you calling me and why is this news?"
"Brittany just moved back to Lima"
Quinn laughs, dropping her phone "Of course she fucking did"
"Ma'am?" The valet guy taps her shoulder bringing her back from her reverie "You dropped this" She nods thanking him before heading back into the restaurant
"Everything okay?" Rose asks as Quinn nods shrugging
"Yes. No? I don't know. Where is the waiter I need something stronger"
"What happened?"
Quinn waves her hand "It's nothing, look I'm sorry but I think I'm going to go, I thought I was ready for all this but turns out….I'm so not"
She reaches into her purse to pay for dinner but Rose stops her "Quinn. Why don't you slow down, stay and talk to me"
"No" She shakes her head "Trust me, you do not want to be caught up in my ex drama"
"Santana, right?" Quinn looks up at Rose as she laughs "Sorry but you've been talking about her all night. Santana would like the vibe here but not the food. They didn't have martinis on the menu so that was another strike against eating here. Should I go on?"
Quinn's cheeks blush as she shakes her head "I'm so sorry Rose"
"Don't be" Rose shakes her head "Why don't you start at the beginning"
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"So, wait, you were on an actual date with her?" Santana asks sitting up
"You would focus on that part wouldn't you. Didn't you hear the rest of the story?"
"I guess but you know I didn't really move back to Lima and certainly wouldn't for Brittany" Santana shrugs before laying back on Quinn's bed "What happened to us, Luce"
Quinn smiles at the nickname before securing her towel and laying back
"It was my fault San, everything was moving so fast and don't get me wrong, I loved it but"
"But?"
Quinn leans on her elbow, turning to face Santana
"You have to understand, everything good in my life has always been ripped away from me, San. I almost died multiple times, I was almost paralyzed, I lost Beth and eventually you. Everything between us was so good I was afraid it would all come tumbling down any minute so I got out before it could."
Santana nods in understanding before reaching for the girl's hand "I get it Q, it fucking sucks and hurts like hell, but now I get it. I'm sorry I called you Russell"
"Yeah that was a low fucking blow, Lopez"
A comfortable silence falls over them as Santana traces the lining of Quinn's towel laughing every time the girl's breath hitches "Glad to know, I haven't completely lost my touch"
Quinn playfully smacks the girls arm before moving to stand
"Where are you going?"
Quinn silently moves to her suitcase before grabbing a sweatshirt and sleep shorts heading into the restroom to change. She proceeds to brush her teeth before heading back into her room. Smiling when she sees Santana still laying back staring at the ceiling
"San" She whispers looking over as Santana hums in response "You think once we get back to New York we can talk? Like really talk?"
Santana sits up and furrows her eyebrows "Why can't we talk now?"
Quinn smiles shaking her head "Because I've had a long day and tonight I just want you to hold me"
She smiles making her way over to the latina, pulling the blanket back as Santana removes her shoes. Both girls get settled and Quinn leans her head against the Santana's chest, smiling when she feels the wildly beating heart against her ear
"Glad to see, I haven't completely lost my touch either"
"Shut up" Santana laughs pulling Quinn against her "You know, I missed fighting with you" Santana smirks staring at the ceiling as Quinn stirs
"Of all the things you could have said, you miss that?"
Santana nods "What? No one fights like we do Q, it's always so fuckin hot. You could have slapped me…..I mean just….Wanky"
Quinn shakes her head as she pinches the girls arm "Only you Santana Lopez"
"Remember in the choir room, or how about at the lockers?"
"Stop, we weren't even together then Santana" Quinn laughs pulling Santana in once more "Don't be you and ruin this right now"
They spend a few minutes laying on their side, their foreheads touching and playfully ghosting each other's lips
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"But seriously" Santana sighs as her eyes close "I've missed these, the most"
"They've missed you too."
Santana leans back just enough for the moonlight to reflect off the beautiful hazel eyes she's loved for years "Promise me, once we get back to New York, you won't run this time Q"
Quinn smiles, carefully caressing Santana's cheek "I promise, San"