"What?"

"No way"

"Stop lying!"

"Bullshit"

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Santana rolls her eyes as Quinn tries to calm her

"Fuck you guys. See Q, this is why I didn't wanna say anything. I told you they would lose their minds!" Santana huffs

"So you're telling us that for the past year you've been sneaking around….With Quinn?"

The groups eyebrows furrow as their attention turns to the now blushing blonde

"No! What I'm telling you all is that for the past year, Quinn and I have been dating. Ain't no one sneaking around"

"How the hell did either of you hide it for a whole year? How did we not see it?" Artie gapes looking at Tina.

"You are all just dumb as hell and way to self absorbed what can I say" Santana shrugs taking another drink

"Then why are we just finding out now?" Kitty scoffs, crossing her arms

"So that's what this big dinner was for? You're banging each other?" Puck shrugs, finishing his beer "Big whoop, I slept with both of you in high school and you don't see me throwing a party"

Santana stands but Quinn wraps her hand around the girls wrist stopping her

"First of all Wilde, if it were up to me, none of you never would ever have been told. And Puckerman that's because we'd both like to forget that part of our lives. Look, I could give a shit less if we didn't tell any of you nosey asses anything but Quinn wanted to do the right thing, so here we are. If you don't like it or you got a problem you can deal with me"

A collective gasps echoes throughout the loft and Santana laughs "Oh calm down you drama queens, it ain't that serious"

"Um I beg to differ Santana! This is serious, very serious! This is Quinn Fabray we're talking about not some…. Some floozie off the street"

"WHAT!" The brunette turns towards the blonde "You mean you're NOT a floozie?" Santana places her hand over her heart, dramatically rolling her eyes as Quinn laughs, elbowing h the girl's side "I'm very aware of who she is, thank you for the completely unnecessary reminder, Rachel".

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Mercedes' is the first to stand, she embraces each girl

"Well all I can say is it's about time. I am super happy for you two! You be good to her San" She smiles as Santana nods.

"And you" She smiles, turning to look at the blonde "Allow Santana to love you okay baby girl? You deserve all the love in the world"

Quinn's bottom lip trembles as she embraces her friend

One by one they stand and embrace the girls, all except for one…. The night carries on and eventually everyone has split off into their respective groups.

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"I don't even know how she does it. Like why is Santana even with her" Kitty snarks "Lopez can do so much better! Fabray's probably just bored and not even a real lesbian. I give it two months, tops. It's going to be Brittany all over again."

All eyes fall on Quinn as she sets the glasses down. A blush quickly rises as the blonde rushes into the kitchen. She leans against the fridge and begins to sob.

Why was she like this? Always so damn fragile. She remembers shutting girls like Kitty down in high school but now? Everyday feels like an uphill battle, one she isn't sure how to win. Maybe it was her upbringing because let's face it Russel Fabray was no saint. Or maybe it was the fact that she had to grow up way before her time. But perhaps her biggest fear was that Santana would grow tired and eventually leave. Her past flames all left when times got hard. Why would Santana be any different? Whatever it was, Quinn Fabray wasn't sure how much more she could take.

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The door to the kitchen creaks open and in walks Quinn's breath of fresh air, her sanity in a world insane. The brunette, oblivious to the crying blonde by the fridge, places the tray of empty drinks on the counter gently humming.

"Quinn. You scared the shit out of me! What the hell are you doing, hiding in here?" Santana exhales, bracing herself as she doubles over the kitchen sink.

"I don't think I can do this, Santana" Quinn whispers "It's too much. I. Am too much"

Santana looks over at the blonde who moves to lean her head on her shoulder.

"What's going on Q? Are you saying you don't want to be with me? Is it me? Have I done something?"

Quinn shakes her head "Oh god no, San. You are so perfect it's me…. I" a strangled gasp escapes the girl's throat "You do the best that you can but Kitty is right, you deserve better. So much better."

Santana turns but Quinn lifts her head, putting her hand up "You deserve someone who doesn't fall apart so easily Santana. You're so strong, fearless and steadfast. I am who I am and trust me, I'm a lot to handle! I'm so full of sharp edges I'm surprised you're still in one piece. Sometimes I think, maybe if I were a different girl…."

Santana steps forward putting her hand over the blonde's mouth "First of all, Kitty can go fuck herself and second of all, If you were a different girl, this wouldn't work. I love you and only you, Quinn."

"I love you too Santana so much but I don't see you acting like a fool every second and being so damn insecure" The blonde scoffs

Santana laughs, rubbing the back of her neck "Believe it or not I'm not always confident Q.

I struggle just as much as anyone else does but wanna know what I do when I feel the weight of the world? I remember I have you. You have me and we have each other and that's all I need"

The blonde shrugs, moving to pull away but Santana wraps her arms around her and pulls the girl back against her chest "Listen to me Quinn. I wouldn't change a single thing about you. We are in this together. When the world becomes too heavy just remember, it's You and me.."

Quinn lifts herself onto the counter as Santana steps in between her legs. "I'll be your biggest gamble, Santana" She whispers, lowering her head.

Santana gently lifts the blonde's chin and smiles "True, but loving you has been my biggest reward. Just let me be your solid ground Q. I won't let you down"

Quinn smiles as she traces Santana's jawline "You'd never let me down San, I don't know what I did to deserve you"

Santana's eyebrow quirks as she pulls back and laughs "Me. You did me Q, about a year ago at that poor excuse of a failed wedding or did you forget?"

Quinn laughs, smacking the girls shoulder "Way to ruin the moment babe"

"Whatever, you love me….." Santana smirks "Now, can we please go back out there before they all rush in here. I mean unless you wanna stay in here and do a little somethin somethin"

Quinn smiles rolling her eyes playfully pushing the brunette back "You wish Lopez"

Santana tucks the stray hair behind the girls ear, leaning in "I love you Q"

Quinn hops down from the counter and wraps her arms around the brunette "You are my everything Santana, I love you too. I'm sorry I freaked out"

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Many drinks and a few hours later, Santana finds herself laughing about god knows what with Kurt and Rachel. Quinn silently observes from her seat in between Sam and Mercedes.

"You're never going to out love her you know" Mercedes whispers, breaking the blonde's concentration

"What?" Quinn's eyebrows furrow

"You're never going to out love her. Santana loves you Quinn, always has and always will. I've known about it for a very long time. And you love her just as fierce. You don't ever have to worry about that. Just allow yourself to enjoy it because a love like the one you two have? That's a once in a lifetime love." Mercedes winks before embracing the blonde as she and Sam head home.

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Santana notices Quinn sitting alone and makes her way over. She stands in front of the blonde, contemplating her next move.

"Can I help you?" Quinn laughs as Santana lifts one leg over the blonde, straddling her

"Best seat in the house" Santana smirks, fusing their lips together. The pair spend a few minutes lost in the kiss before a few cheers and boos pull them apart.

"Whatcha doin over here alone, pretty lady?" Santana asks

Quinn leans her head back against the couch and smiles "Thinking about how perfect my girlfriend is"

Santana looks around, pulling her hair into a quick ponytail "Shit. Is she here? Do I gotta whoop her ass too?"

Quinn laughs, smacking the girls thighs "Stand down she-ra but be serious with me for a minute San. I love you so much. I'd be so lost without you. I'm sorry if I'm a lot to handle sometimes"

Santana traces the blonde's bottom lip "I like handling you. You're worth it Q. I love you"

The pair spend a few more minutes gazing at each other before…..

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"Okay everyone!" Quinn yells as silence falls over the group "Party's over."

Santana nods, waving her hands "Ya'll ain't gotta go home but you gotta get the fuck outta here. I need my sweet lady kisses and I needs them now so be gone"

Everyone laughs as goodbyes are said.

The girls spend the next half hour side by side cleaning up the loft before heading to bed.

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"I want it all with you San" Quinn whispers into the dark.

"I want everything with you too Quinn" Santana yawns out

In a rarity, she turns, allowing Quinn to be the big spoon.

The blonde smiles, wrapping her arms around the girl, closing her eyes. She places gentle kisses on Santana's head, thanking any and everything out there for the sleepy, perfect brunette in her arms.