-Day 11-
-Rachel pov-
"So was the snow bad?" Quinn glares at me while Judy smiles "I do forgive you but I am glad you could remember how it feels"
"Yeah I am never throwing or ordering one again" Quinn shivers and leans into my mom "They are the worst!"
"Snow is colder but yes I agree" I look around and notice Santana is missing from our festivities "Where is Santana at?"
"She has a small stomach issue" Daniel sits down with a coffee mug "She will not be joining us"
"Hey today is your anniversary right?" Daniel and Maribel nod as they cuddle together "How about we do something special?"
"This has been great" Maribel gives a sincere smile "Ws are thankful for the hospitality and the roof over our heads"
"Well the kids go back to school tomorrow so why not?" I look at daddy confused "You can all have a special night! You can set up a evening for the parents!"
"The Lopez, Berry, and I can finally talk with Shelby" I see mom gulp at Judy's words "I like this plan"
I nod and stand up "We can go and start planning" I look at Quinn "Let's go plan"
-Santana pov-
Being in bed is the worst! I hate being sick anytime anyways. I hate it even more right now cause Rachel is here. I have to be strong and plan for our 12 days.
I groan as I roll over and grab my notebook. I pull out the pencil and start planning it out. My stupid stomach is not going to ruin this. I just hope I am able to be the best on our date.
I have to make her want me fully. There can not be a single doubt. She has to want me to be hers. She has to want me to be hers for the rest of our lives.
I need her to want me for the rest of our lives.
-Time skip-Rachel pov-
The parents evening has been going great. Quinn's older sister came and has been helping. I was not sure how that was going to work honestly. I have not ever met Fran before.
She is a tall blonde and is very mysterious woman. She is also kind of hot honestly. Not that I would choose her over Santana. But I do have eyes and I do see she is smoking hot.
"You know I set up the bullying book for McKinley" Fran places the spaghetti on the plates "I even had a plan to make a nerdy girl think a cheerio loves her"
"Oh really?" Fran nods with a frown "What Uh..what would the cheerios now do?"
"Hopefully not that" Fran sighs and picks up the plates "I just know they did not listen to that"
"Yeah" I watch her walk away and sigh "I knew I was too much to truly love"
"Hey Rach you going to sing?" I nod and walk past Quinn "Rachel? Are you ok?"
"Yeah" I walk toward the mic and see Santana by the stairs "I am perfectly fine"
I look at the songs and press the one I am feeling right now.
-Rachel singing-
Happy Christmas
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Once bitten and twice shy
I keep my distance
But you still catch my eye
Tell me, baby
Do you recognize me?
Well, it's been a year
It doesn't surprise me
Merry Christmas
I wrapped it up and sent it
With a note saying "I love you"
I meant it
Now I know what a fool I've been
But if you kissed me now
I know you'd fool me again
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Oh, oh, baby
A crowded room
Friends with tired eyes
I'm hiding from you
And your soul of ice
My god, I thought you were someone to rely on
Me? I guess I was a shoulder to cry on
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
A man under cover, but you tore me apart
Now I've found a real love. You'll never fool me again
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
But the very next day you gave it away
This year
To save me from tears
I'll give it to someone special
A face on a lover with a fire in his heart
I gave you my heart
A man under cover, but you tore him apart
Maybe next year I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone special
Special
Someone
Someone
I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone special
Who give me something in return
I'll give it to someone—
Hold my heart and watch it burn
I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone special
I thought you were here to stay
How could you love me for a day
I thought you were someone special
Gave you my heart
I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone—
Last Christmas
I gave you my heart
You gave it away
I'll give it to someone—
I'll give it to someone—
"I hope you all have enjoyed tonight!" I quickly walk away but get stopped by Santana "What do you want? To tell me about the cheerio plan of making a need think you fell in love? Yeah I heard about it ok! I am tired of being dragged around Santana..I can not put up with the roller coaster of emotions"
"Rachel I truly am falling for you please do not do this" I look away from Santana as tears started forming in both of our eyes "Rach please..please listen to me ok? I never once faked any of this! I know about the prank but this is not it"
"How can I know?" I know this is going to be a low blow but it is what has been on my mind the whole time "I forgave you and became friends with you..but you have lied so much...how do I know that this is not a lie too? How do I know that you truly will love me for me?"
"How could I not?" I try to look away but she forces me to look her in the eyes "Please"
"I am loud and annoying" I sniffle as the tears fall down "I annoy people cause I am passionate, I love to learn so I know a lot, I know I use big words but they make me feel smart, I have a huge imagination so I like to use it, I make cat calendars cause I forget dates so I want to make sure both know what is happening, and I am annoying about Broadway cause it is all I have ever known and wanted...it was my path to my mom"
"I want a cat calendar" Santana smiles and let's out a watery chuckle "I want to be annoyed by Broadway! I want to hear the rambles of your passions! I want to see you make it to Broadway if you want to...I want to be beside you when you get called for you Tony"
"You hated me" I feel everything in my brain fighting itself "You can not just stop hate in 25 days"
"But you can learn to stop and start to love" She cups my cheeks and I can see the honesty in her eyes pouring out "Please..give me the 12 days to make you mine..give me them so I can show you I truly love you"
I look at my dads who nod "Well" I look at mom who nods too before turning my eyes back to her "You have one shot to show me"
"Perfect" She gives me a forehead kiss "I will kiss you on the lips when I feel better"
"Ow!" We both turn to see Fran being dragged by Judy "I only mentioned the old rule!"
"If I may?" Daniel stands up and smiles "Tonight has been an amazing anniversary...it honestly has been like our first date! Every year we have been married has been the best years of my life...I never want to spend a day without you Maribel..I love you so much"
"I love you Daniel" Maribel gets up and hugs me "I love you so much"
"We will be like that" I smile as Santana smiles and then pales "Oh god my stomach"
She runs away and I walk away to grab a wet towel. One more day before she steals my heart. No more walls being built between us. I have to let her prove herself.
I have to let her see I trust and love her.