A FEW DAYS LATER

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"AGAIN!" First Sergeant Fabray yells before blowing her whistle.

For the past hour she's had the team relentlessly running drills in the rain.

"Dude you gotta make her stop" Puck begs doing push ups next to his best friend

Santana nods looking over

"Lopez! Puckerman! Something to share with the class?" Her arms cross as her eyes narrow

"Ma'am No Ma'am!" They respond simultaneously, knowing exactly how to egg the blonde she continues "Just enjoying this beautiful weather First Sergeant" Causing a few soldiers to chuckle

"Everyone up" Fabray yells "Everyone head to the obstacle course, instructors are waiting for you" Nodding the soldiers run towards the course and just as Santana sprints by she feels her uniform being pulled back…."Not you, show off. You're going to run for me"

"Ma'am yes Ma'am!" Santana smiles, saluting Quinn, winking as she begins to run.

After the other soldiers have been excused Santana is signaled to stop running

"You know" She pants standing in front of the blonde "I'm starting to think you like seeing me either run or sweat"

Quinn rolls her eyes before looking the girl up and down "You know, the confidence was cute but the arrogance?" Shaking her head she walks away.

Santana stands in the rain thinking about her actions these past few weeks, disappointed that she's let it get this far. This was her dream, she was supposed to finish basic and begin her career not flirt with her instructor.

Squaring her shoulders she decides to finish these two weeks the same way she started, strong.

Graduation

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"These past 12 weeks have been….interesting to say the least" Fabray jokes addressing the graduates as they laugh and cheer "In my many years as an officer, this was my first at being an honorary drill instructor, my hat definitely tips to those who do it daily." She points at the soldiers sitting in front of her podum "12 weeks ago, we started with 100 new hopeful soldiers but now as I look at the remaining 50..It gives me a great sense of pride because I know, the best is yet to come. Congratulations soldiers and future officers!"

The excited group stands, cheering, tossing their caps as they yell "OORAH!" The stands empty and loved ones embrace their graduates but right now Santana has a new mission.

As she makes her way through the crowd she feels strong arms embrace her from behind. Smiling, she says "You just can't keep your hands off me, can ya Fabray?" But just as the words escape her, she notices the blonde off congratulating the other soldiers, now confused she turns in unknown arms.

"SANNY!" Her ex-girlfriend says jumping in her arms "I'm so proud of you!"

Gently putting her down Santana smiles as her parents walk up

"Top of your class, That's what i'm talking about mija!" Her dad congratulates

"We're so proud of you Santana" Her mom exhales embracing her only daughter

"Thank you guys for coming" Santana smiles but her attention is focused looking in between her parents as she locks eyes with the only person she wants to talk to right now.

"Can you guys excuse me for a second?" All three nod as she walks away

"Lopez" The blonde smiles extending her hand

"Fabray...So since I'm no longer in basic, can I finally ask you to dinner?"

Blushing slightly Quinn lowers her head "As much as I'd love that" glancing over Santana's shoulder she shakes her head "I'm sorry Santana but I can't"

Furrowing her eyebrows she looks back….

"You have a thing for my dad or something?" Quinn's eyes practically bulge out of her head

"No offence and I'm not sure how old you think I am but he's like 30 years older than me"

"I don't understand then? If you're not interested in me just say it, it's fine I just thought…"

Reaching out, the blonde touches her arm before quickly retreating "It's not that San, trust me I'm definitely interested it's just…" Shaking her head she sighs "I can't, I'm sorry"

Feeling defeated and rejected, Santana nods "I get it, Fabray."

Not ready to face her family, she takes a detour.

As she washes her hands the bathroom door slowly opens, their eyes lock in the mirror before Santana looks away and Quinn begins to check the stalls

"Embarrassed to be seen with me now?" Santana turns, crossing her arms.

When no response is given she huffs making her way towards the door but before reaching it...

"Quinn what the hell…" Santana growls as her back hits the inside of the stall, Quinn's lips are on hers with a vengeance.

As she's pushed up against the stall door, hands begin to roam as strong arms wrap around the blonde causing a moan to escape. Quinn's hands move to hold Santana's face in place as she swipes her tongue over the other girl's top lip, she's allowed full and complete access to dictate the kiss.

After a few minutes they hear the bathroom door open, quickly pulling away, still panting, still smiling.

When the door finally closes Santana's the first to speak "I am definitely not complaining but Fabray what the hell was that? I thought you said…"

Softly shaking her head Quinn smiles running her hands over the other girls uniform

"What I said earlier still stands...I can't...I just...wanted to congratulate you"

A smug smile spreads over Santana's lips as she leans against the stall, causing the blonde to laugh playfully hitting her shoulder "Don't look at me like that Lopez"

Putting her hands up in defense, Santana laughs "I could think of a million other ways you could congratulate me but for old times sake I'll just say…..."

"HMMMM" Both girls freeze as they hear someone clear their throat. Recognizing the voice, Santana lifts Quinn so she's standing on the toilet before making her exit.

"Ma?"

"Dont Ma me Santana, I told you before you came here that you needed to focus not hook up with whoever is in that stall"

Shrugging, she decides to play it off "There's no one in the stall. What kind of girl do you think I am? I was on the phone, just someone I met over break, no big deal"

Ushering her mother out of said restroom she pulls her aside

"Mami, don't tell papi okay? I did what I was supposed to do okay?"

Knowing her daughter she nods agreeing

"Okay Santana but sooner or later he's going to find out"

"I'll deal with him when the time comes"

Both Lopez women hug once more before joining the others.

"We really shouldn't be doing this" Quinn sighs, turning her head giving the brunette better access as she bites down on a newly discovered sensitive spot on the blonde's neck.

"You've been saying that for months" Santana laughs shaking her head "And for almost a year I've been telling you to just date me, already"

"If you keep going that I just might marry you right here right now"

Halting her journey south, Santana laughs looking up at the blonde "Did you really just propose to me as I'm about to go down on you, Fabray"

Flustered, the blonde shakes her head laughing "Shit I'm sorry San, I didn't…don't."

"Don't what Q?" Santana smirks as her fingers dance across the blonde's thigh.

Letting out a frustrated growl, Quinn leans up on her elbows "You're a cocky little shit you know that Lopez?"

A playful smile now graces the latinas face as her eyebrow quirks "What are you gonna do about it?"

Quinn rolls her eyes as she lies back expecting Santana to continue her journey but instead feels the bed dip, causing her to look over.

"Quinn" Santana starts "Seriously, It's been a year...You know I give you a lot of shit but I'm getting tired of having to hide what we have"

"I know and I'm tired of it too but with the promotion coming up I just can't risk it"

Moving to sit up, Santana looks shocked "You can't risk it, huh?"

Reaching for her shirt she nods

"Okay Quinn, you get your promotion but I'm not sure I'll be here when you finally decide I'm worth it."

"San, wait" The blonde attempts to reach for her arm but Santana moves before she can.

"No, Q. Not this time, I've been patient, I've waited. Hell, I've even given you space but now it's your turn...to fight for me, for us."

Reaching for the door of Quinn's apartment Santana exhales looking back one last time as the blonde leans against the doorframe tieing her robe.

"Bye, Q"

A few hours later, after cleaning her apartment, she stands in her kitchen staring out the window. Exhaling, she reaches for her phone

"We need to talk"