Chapter 11: If It Isn't Love
Santana came to school that day, nervous as ever. In 6 and a half hours she would tell Rachel that she liked her in front of the entire Glee club. She felt like going home and hiding under her covers but she knew that she couldn't turn back now.
She knew that she liked Rachel but she couldn't exactly place why. She talked to Quinn about it and she knew that she liked the Diva for more reasons than she said, but she just couldn't exactly tell why she liked her. Just that she was always really nervous and excited to see her all at once.
She figured if her reasons were good enough for Quinn then they should be good enough for Rachel. Santana was new to the whole expressing her feelings things and last time didn't go so well. She just hoped that Rachel wouldn't go running back to Finn because Santana rejected her.
During all of her classes, Santana kept rehearsing her speech in her head. She just had a feeling that she was going to mess it up so she kept repeating it in hopes that it would stick in her mind and she would be able to get most of it when it came time. She knew that if she didn't plan it, she would look dumb in front of everybody.
When it came time for Glee she was wringing her hands and biting her lip, worried that she wouldn't get the performance right. She wanted it to be good because the Diva was known to gravitate towards leading men and Santana wasn't exactly a leading anything, other than leading tormentor.
Puck, Tina, and Mike started the class singing, 'Hey There Lonely Girl' earning a standing ovation. Mr. Shue walked to the front after they finished and clapped, "Good job you three. There is time for one last New Edition song, is there anyone who wants to go?"
Quinn raised her hand and smirked, "Santana has a song Mr. Shue."
Mr. Schuester looked pleasantly surprised, "Alright Santana, show us what you got."
Everyone watched with shocked faces as Santana stood and nervously walked to the front with Quinn and Brittany. Santana didn't volunteer to sing solos very often and she looked like she was going to be sick.
The three stood there, Quinn and Brittany with big grins while Santana looked at everyone like this was the last thing she wanted to be doing. She took note that Finn wasn't there, which eased her panic a little, she didn't have to worry about him yelling at her for hitting on 'his girl'.
She leaned over to Quinn and whispered, "Can I back out and run away now?"
Quinn kept the smile but looked at her and said through clenched teeth, "You run away and I'll kick your ass."
Santana bit her lip as everyone stared at the weird exchange. She then walked over to the band and told them her request before going back to the middle. The intro to 'If It Isn't Love' started. They did it almost exactly like in the music video. Quinn and Brittany had both hands in the air, doing a kind of Jazz Hands as the spun in a half circle. On the drum hits they stomped their foot and put their hands down. Santana did just the in the air Jazz Hands with one hand for three drum hits then she joined them in the spinning.
As they started to get halfway through the intro Blaine and Mike stood to join them, having known the dance, to complete the five-member boy band. They all danced together and Santana started singing, being a little awkward with only one hand, "I don't love her, I tried to tell myself, but you can see it in my eyes… So don't deny, I can't fool no one else, the truth is in the tears I cry…"
The other four joined in the background in the chorus, "Cause if it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? And if it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? If it isn't love…"
They added in some moves where they didn't have the men dancing in the music video, but most of it was exactly like the video. Santana continued on, "I told her I'd never fall in love, but now I know better… How does it feel? I can't describe this feelin', that came when I saw her last night… She got to me, I'll let you know the reason, I saw her with another guy…"
The others joined again, with some others sitting on the high risers, "So if it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on my mind? And if it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? And if it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? And if it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? If it isn't love…"
They all danced through a musical interlude then Santana sang with the other four still in the background. Brittany, Quinn, and Santana all looked at Rachel, and noticing the other three, Mike and Blaine did it too, "Maybe she'll take me back, (Hey girl, she's begging). I made a big mistake, (Won't you forgive her girl?) Now I can feel it, (She's never felt before). I really love her… (You love her… what?)."
Santana continued as Rachel just stared at her, shocked, "It took my heart, to shatter in a thousand pieces, before I'd ever drop my pride… (Oh oh oh oh). Losing love, worrying about my image, really helped me realize…"
They joined in again, "If it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? If it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? (If it isn't love…) If it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? If it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? If it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? If it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? If it isn't love, why do I feel this way? Why does she stay on, my mind? If it isn't love, why does it hurt so bad? Make me feel so sad, inside? If it isn't love… If it isn't love…"
All five finished, breathing heavily. Mr. Shue was the only one to clap, everyone else just stared, causing him to slowly die out.
When Santana caught her breath she looked at Rachel and started out really nervously, "The other day in the hallway… I was just caught off guard and I was scared and… well a lot of things. I mean I know that the song says love, I don't think I love you, at least not yet, but I do like you. I know I shouldn't have run away when you said all that stuff I just didn't know what to say to you. It took Quinn basically slapping me back to the real world to realize that I felt the same way about you. And I had a whole big speech planned out with a lot more but I have completely forgotten all about it because well, this is really positive which isn't really my style and I'm in front of a lot of people who hate me, telling the girl I like that I like her. But anyways, I guess I just want to know if I haven't completely messed up my chance and if you would forgive me and allow me to take you out on a date?"
Santana looked more scared waiting for Rachel's answer than when Coach Sue found out about her boob job. Before Rachel could answer Santana however, Kurt and Mercedes shot up, "You can't break her heart and torment her for years and expect some song, a copied dance, and a rambling to make her forgive you."
Santana looked down, realizing that they were right. Rachel stood, "Kurt, Mercedes I appreciate you two sticking up for me but let me handle it."
"Rachel, I'm so-" Santana started but Rachel cut her off.
"Santana… I… I'm happy that you went out of your comfort zone and did the song and the speech. I just, I don't know what to say to you. I don't even know what possessed me to tell you that I liked you but I did. I put myself out there and you just took off-" Rachel started.
Santana cut in, "I know Rachel and I'm so sorry. I was just-"
Rachel cut her off again, "Santana, please let me finish." The cheerleader nodded and looked down again, finding her feet very interesting. She was a little uncomfortable with everyone watching this but she didn't want to interrupt Rachel again. "I was hurt, embarrassed, and feeling a little idiotic. Kurt and Mercedes tried to warn me against telling you and I'm glad that I didn't listen to them. I know that I could end up getting hurt, but I want to try this with you."
Santana looked up at her, "Really?" When Rachel nodded and smiled, she grinned, hugging her. Everyone cheered for the pairing. Santana pulled away, still smiling, "I swear that I won't hurt you." She then looked at everyone before hardening up a little, "This doesn't mean in anyway am I soft."
Rachel laughed and shook her head as Puck threw in a, "We wouldn't expect anything less from you Lopez."
Brittany pulled Rachel and Santana into a hug. She grabbed Quinn's hand and pulled her in, "We did it. We helped Sanny."
Quinn laughed, "We sure did. We all know Santana is helpless when it comes to the romance aspect of everything."
Santana rolled her eyes playfully at the two blondes, "Thanks." She pulled away, "Now if we are done here Mr. Shue I have to go home and start planning a date so that I get to keep Berry around for a while."
"You can 'keep'," Rachel used air quotes as she spoke, "If you stop calling me Berry and use my actual name."
"Sorry Rach, but seriously are we done?" Santana asked earning a smile and a nod from her teacher.
Santana grinned and led Rachel outside of the classroom, "What are we going Santana?"
"I am going to walk you home," Santana smiled at her.
"What about your car?" Rachel asked.
Santana shrugged, "I can get it later."
Rachel smiled and nodded, "Why do you want to walk me home instead of taking your car?"
"Because this means more time with you," Santana smiled.
Rachel looked up at her, "You know that was really cheesy right?"
"And no one else will know about it," Santana said seriously before laughing, "It really was cheesy wasn't it?"
Rachel nodded and laughed, "It's OK, it was cute."
"Santana Lopez is not cute, hot yes, cute no," Santana smirked.
Rachel laughed and shook her head, "Whatever helps you sleep at night."
Santana bit back a dirty comeback and instead said, "So are you free for a date tomorrow? I figure it's Saturday and we can spend all day together. I can pick you up at noon."
Rachel nodded and smiled, "Sounds like a plan."
"It will be the best damn date you've ever been on," Santana smiled.
"Language and I don't doubt it," Rachel smiled back.
They walked together in silence before Santana said, "I think I finally realized a reason why I like you."
Rachel looked at her confused, "What?"
"Well when I was talking to Quinn, she asked me why I liked you and I couldn't really pin point it. I mean I had never felt that way about you and it just came so suddenly. I told her I really fell for you because you had jumped into my arms when you got scared at the movie we were watching. I mean it wasn't just because you jumped to me, it just felt good to hold you like that and that you felt safe enough with me to protect you from the fake horrors," Santana said.
"So because I needed protection you liked me?" Rachel asked.
"No, well yes, but because it was with me. I guess it was nice to protect you for once rather than be the one making you need protection," Santana said. "But I think I found another event that made me like you."
"What's that?" Rachel asked.
Santana looked at her and smiled, "When you came to me after I fell and hurt my arm. You looked so scared for me and you took me to the hospital and you stayed with me until I came out. I've also come to find your ambition quite endearing."
Rachel smiled and joked, "Careful there, you'll start sounding like me."
"Well I wouldn't want to annoy everyone around," Santana teased.
"Careful or you won't be picking me up tomorrow for a date."
"Yes Ma'am."
They both laughed and walked in silence the rest of the way to Rachel's house. Rachel opened the door and looked at her, "Do you want to come inside?"
"Nah, I've gots a date to plan," Santana smiled. "But I will text you when I get home."
"Alright, I'll see you later," Rachel kissed her cheek before going inside.
Santana grinned and started walking back down the street. When she saw a couple of kids from McKinley walking down the street she quickly turned in back into her typical scowl.
She walked back to her car before heading home. She shot Rachel a quick text before going to her room. She had an entire day to plan out. She had to make sure it was nothing like Rachel has ever seen.
She made a few calls and planned everything out before hopping into the shower. Once she was done and she had picked out her outfit for tomorrow, she went to bed. She couldn't wait for tomorrow, she just hoped it all went according to plan.
Rachel woke up at 6 am the next morning to start her normal daily routine. She did her exercise, took an extra-long shower before doing her face cleansing routine. She then took another hour deciding on an outfit, deciding to pick one from her make over with Kurt and Mercedes. She went with skinny jeans, a black form fitting top, and black converse.
She curled her hair and put on make-up. When she was done it was 11 o'clock. She sighed, she took a lot longer than she thought she would have, five hours. She ran downstairs where her fathers' were drinking coffee and reading the paper, "Morning dad, daddy." She kissed both of their cheeks before getting a glass of water.
They both looked up at their daughter, "Where are you going all dolled up?"
Rachel blushed, "Um, I'm going on a date."
"Really with who?" Leroy asked.
"Santana," Rachel bit her lip. Both men looked at her confused so she continued, "She sang me New Edition in Glee and then she apologized and pulled a me and rambled."
They both laughed at this then Hiram became serious, "If she hurts you again, she won't be seeing you anymore."
"I think she knows Daddy," Rachel smiled at them. "But she will be here in an hour so I am going to go make sure I have everything together."
"Alright sweetie, we will see you in a bit," both men smiled before she walked out.
She went upstairs and got her stuff together then sat on her bed, listening to music. She jumped up and went downstairs when she heard the doorbell ringing. She came down the stairs to see a nervous looking Santana in front of her fathers'.
She came down behind them, "What are you doing?"
"We are just talking," Leroy replied innocently.
Santana just nodded her head in agreement and Rachel looked at them, "You can go now."
They rolled their eyes and kissed her head before walking away. Santana smiled at her, "You look beautiful."
Rachel smiled and blushed, "So do you." Santana was dressed in a purple t shirt and blue jeans along with white sneakers. She had left her hair down and she only put on light make-up.
"These are for you," Santana held out a bouquet of flowers, "I didn't know what your favorite flower was but I know your favorite color is pink. So I got pink roses, hydrangeas, petunias, hibiscus, and every other pink flower they had."
Rachel smiled and took them from her, "That was very sweet of you. And you brought a vase too."
"Well it has stars on it, I couldn't find any gold ones but I figured it was close enough," Santana bit her lip, watching the Diva.
"It's perfect," Rachel smiled and set them on the table.
Santana smiled, "You ready to go?"
Rachel nodded and called out to her fathers before closing the door and following her to her car. Santana opened the door for her before getting in herself.
"Where are we going?" Rachel asked.
Santana pulled out and looked at her, "That is for me to know and for you to find out."
"I thought that you were going to make this unlike any other date," Rachel said.
"I am, other than it will be a surprise. It makes it more fun," Santana smiled as she drove. "It's not that far."
Rachel looked out the window, "Alright then."
Santana drove and pulled into the parking lot of a big building, "We are here."
"Where is here?" Rachel looked around.
"Well I figured today could be a fun day so inside that building it a bunch of different trampolines and fun games we can do on them. There is also a go-kart course and bowling. Then we can eat there and I called yesterday, they have specifically gotten something vegan just for you. It took a lot of convincing, but I did it," Santana grinned at her before getting out.
Rachel got out and smiled at her, "Really? You did that for me?"
Santana nodded, "Of course. What kind of date would I be if I didn't make sure you had something to eat?"
Rachel smiled and walked up next to her, "Thank you. I have a feeling it's going to be a fun date."
"Well I did promise that it would be the best date you have ever been on," Santana said. "There might also be some karaoke in there, so it's a little selfish of me."
"What do you mean?" Rachel asked.
"I like hearing you sing and I know that you will do the karaoke," Santana said.
Rachel blushed, "You like hearing me sing?"
"You are the best singer in Glee Club," Santana teased then grabbed her hand to take her inside. "Now come on, there is so much we have to do before it closes."
Rachel laughed and followed her inside. When they got inside she looked around at everything, "Wow."
"What first?" Santana asked.
"I have no idea, what do you want to do?" Rachel looked up at her date.
Santana shook her head, "Nope, today is your date, so you pick."
Rachel looked around, "Let's do the go-karts then."
"Alright," Santana led her to the desk and paid for the cards.
"I could pay for my own," Rachel told her.
Santana shook her head as she led her to the course, "No. I asked you out and I am paying. I saved up money and I can't think of a better way of spending it."
Rachel smiled, "And I can't think of a better way of spending my Saturday."
Santana smiled and handed her a hair tie from her wrist, "Here, we don't want our hair getting caught in the motors."
Rachel laughed and put her hair in a high pony like Santana, "I think this is the first time I have worn my hair in a ponytail. It is usually Cheerios thing."
Santana smiled at her, "I think it looks good on you and you have bangs so that's different from us Cheerios."
"Well I always have to be different."
"It's a good thing. Most of us suck."
"But not all Cheerios are bad," Rachel smiled then walked to the karts. "Come on, I'm ready to beat you."
Santana laughed and got in a kart behind her. They both took off when it started, Rachel started in the front but Santana quickly passed her. Santana laughed and Rachel gave her a fake pout to which she just waved and kept going.
Rachel passed her toward the end and stuck her tongue out at her before laughing. Santana laughed and followed her past the finish line.
Rachel laughed as they got out, "Nice try Lopez, but I think I won."
"Yeah well I let you," Santana smiled as she walked next to her.
"Sure you did," Rachel smiled.
Santana rolled her eyes playfully and took her hand, "Come on, we can do a trampoline next."
Rachel looked at their hands and smiled before nodding, "OK."
Santana smiled and led her to the regular trampolines, taking off her shoes along with Rachel. When they went in Santana led her to an area away from everyone. They jumped and laughed together. A few times they would fall because of the way they jumped together.
When they got tired they went out and put their shoes back on. Santana looked at her, "Are you hungry?"
"Yeah," Rachel looked over as she finished tying her shoes.
Santana stood and held her hand out for Rachel to take. Rachel took it with a smile and stood. They walked hand-in-hand to the little café in the place. As they were walking they ran into a group of Cheerios.
One of them, Marcy, looked at their hands and raised an eyebrow, "Really Lopez? You say your gay and the first person you go to is go to That Thing? I thought you already shot her down."
Rachel looked down and Santana immediately defended her, giving her hand a squeeze, "Her name is Rachel and I guess you thought wrong. We are here on a date and I don't want you ruining it Macy."
"It's Marcy," the Cheerio spat.
"And I don't care," Santana rolled her eyes before going past them, taking Rachel with her.
"Thanks," Rachel whispered.
Santana looked at her, "What for?"
"Sticking up for me in front of those Cheerios," Rachel said.
Santana shrugged it off, "I have never liked them."
Rachel gave her a small smile, "Still, thanks."
Santana just smiled and took her into the café. She took Rachel to a table then went up to talk to one of the men behind the counter. He looked at Rachel then nodded to Santana before she paid him. She went back to Rachel and sat.
Rachel looked at her, "What was that?"
"Nothing, just ordering our food," Santana smiled at the other girl. "So other than Funny Girl, what is your favorite Barbra Streisand musical?"
"Well I really like Hello Dolly," Rachel said.
"I'm sorry I have never heard of it before," Santana shook her head.
Rachel gasped dramatically, "How have you never seen it? It was directed by Gene Kelly. It has the guy who did the original Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford."
"I don't know who Michael Crawford is," Santana said sheepishly.
Rachel shook her head, "Well he is in it. And they have this really funny number, 'Dancing', and Barbra is trying to teach Michael and his friend who is named Barnaby to dance. And it is the funniest thing I have ever seen. And there is this guy who is so much taller than his girlfriend and they try to dance together but he has to lift her into the air and it is hilarious."
Santana laughed, "It sounds like a fun movie. Maybe we can watch it later today."
Rachel grinned and looked at her, "I will happily watch it with you."
"Sounds like a plan," Santana smiled.
Rachel smiled back as their food was set in front of them. They both thanked the man before they started eating. Santana had a creamy pasta while Rachel had a tofu salad with Italian dressing.
Santana looked at her, "Does it bother you if I have animal by products on my food?"
Rachel shook her head, "I don't expect everyone to be vegan. But thank you for asking."
Santana smiled and they started eating. They talked about little things like their favorite books, favorite activities, friends, family stories. They sat talking long after they were done eating, just enjoying each other's company.
Santana looked at Rachel as she laughed, "So your dads really took you shopping to by your first pads?"
Rachel nodded and smiled, "They said that they wanted to prove that men weren't awkward around that kind of stuff."
Santana laughed and shook her head, "So guess what I just found out."
"What?"
"My mom is pregnant," Santana smiled wide.
"Really? You are going to have a sibling?" Rachel asked, grinning.
Santana nodded, "I'm going to get to teach them how to be a little badass."
Rachel shook her head and laughed, "Santana you better not teach them how to put razor blades in their hair, even though I know that's a lie."
"How do you know it's a lie? I could have some in their right now," Santana joked.
"Because you ran your fingers through your hair to put it up," Rachel pointed out.
Santana shrugged, "As long as you don't tell anyone, we are good."
"Your secret is safe with me Santana," Rachel smiled.
Santana smiled back at her and stood, "So Rach, what is next on the schedule?"
"Want to do some bowling?" Rachel asked.
"Whatever you wish," Santana smiled and led the way to the bowling alley.
She bought them shoes and two games. They went over to their lane and switched their shoes.
Santana stood when she was done and teased Rachel, "Do I need to go get you the small 6-pound ball."
Rachel stood and rolled her eyes, "No, I think the ten would suffice."
Santana laughed and went to get ten pound balls for the both of them. They played both games, both very poorly seeing as how neither of them went bowling very often. Santana won one and so did Rachel.
They changed back into their shoes and gave the bowling shoes back. Santana led them back out and looked at Rachel, "Anything else you want to do?"
"Let's go do the karaoke," Rachel smiled. "I haven't a lot of people sing yet so we may be able to just go right on up."
"We? I was just going to sit and listen to you sing," Santana said.
Rachel shook her head, "No, we are going to do a duet."
Santana pouted, "Both of us?"
"That's what a duet is," Rachel laughed and dragged her to the karaoke stage. "I will let you pick out the song."
Santana looked through the songs, "OK, I found one." Santana went and told the DJ.
They went onto the stage as the song started. Rachel smiled at Santana and started, "You're on the phone with your girlfriend, she's upset, she's going off about something that you said. Cause she doesn't get your humor like I do."
Santana took the next part, smiling, "I'm in my room it's a typical Tuesday night. I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like. She'll never know your story like I do."
Rachel took over again, "But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts. She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers, dreaming about the day, when you wake up and find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time."
They both sang together, "If you could see that I'm the one who understands you, been here all along so why can't you see, you belong with me? You belong with me."
Santana took over again, "Walking the streets with you and your worn out jeans, I can't help but think this is how it ought to be. Laughing on the park bench, thinking to myself, hey isn't this easy?"
Rachel took over again, "And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town, I haven't seen it in a while since she brought you down. You say your fine I know you better than that. Hey whatchu doing with a girl like that?" Santana smiled as Rachel continued, "She wears high heels, I wear sneakers, she's cheer captain, I'm on the bleachers."
Santana continued, "dreaming about the day, when you wake up and find that what you're looking for has been here the whole time."
Rachel joined in, "If you could see that I'm the one who understands you, been here all along so why can't you see, you belong with me? Standing by and waiting at your backdoor. All this time, how could you not know baby? You belong with me. You belong with me."
Rachel went on alone, "Oh, I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night. I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're about to cry."
Santana took over, looking at her, "And I know your favorite songs and you tell me about your dreams. Think I know where you belong. Think I know it's with me."
Rachel went again, looking back with her, "Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you? Been here all along so why can't you see you belong with me?"
They sang together, looking at each other, "Standing by and waiting at your backdoor. All this time, how could you not know baby? You belong with me. You belong with me. You belong with me. Hey, have you ever thought just maybe you belong with me? You belong with me."
They smiled as they finished. Rachel laughed and hugged her, "That was great."
Santana smiled and hugged her back, "You were great."
Rachel blushed and took her off the stage, smiling, "Thank you for singing with me."
"I like singing with you," Santana smiled.
"Well we still have a few hours a recreational time before they close. Want to go back onto the trampolines?" Rachel asked.
Santana nodded and smiled. They went and did the normal trampoline, dodge ball with foam balls on the trampoline, and they did jumping into a pit of foam squares. By the time they were done it was 6 o'clock. They walked out, hand-in-hand and laughing.
Rachel smiled, "This has been really fun."
"Well this date isn't over yet," Santana smiled. "Now we are going to go have dinner."
"Alright," they got into the car and the Latina shot off a quick text to someone.
Santana drove off, driving leisurely as she sang quietly to the radio with Rachel. 45 minutes later, Santana pulled onto a dirt road.
Rachel looked at her and joked, "You aren't out here to kill me are you?"
"I couldn't let you die a virgin, so I'll let you get laid first," Santana teased as she drove slowly.
Rachel laughed, "That makes perfect sense."
Santana smiled as she pulled up to a clearing, "We have a short walk through those trees."
Rachel got out along with Santana and the Latina started walking through the trees. About 5 minutes later Santana pulled her through the trees.
In front of them, on the dock to a lake sat a picnic with electronic candles and two pillows.
Rachel looked up at Santana, "You did that for me?"
"Well Britt and Q set it up but I made it before I left today and I told them what I wanted. I figured we could eat then take a dip, I have a bathing suit for you in that bag," Santana smiled at her.
Rachel smiled softly, "That sounds perfect."
Santana smiled and brought her to the pillows, sitting on one while Rachel sat on the other. Santana took a plate out of the basket and handed it to the diva. Then she took one out for herself.
"We got Vegan Risotto and Vegan Banana Bread for dinner. And for desert we got Vegan brownies," Santana smiled as she unwrapped hers.
"You are going to eat vegan for me?" Rachel asked.
"I don't think that one vegan meal will kill me," Santana smiled.
They both dug in and Rachel groaned in delight, "This is really good."
"Thanks. I mean, this isn't that bad for being vegan," Santana said as she ate.
They both finished, making small talk before Rachel put her plate to the side, "I have exceeded full capacity."
Santana laughed and put her plate on Rachel's, "Just say, you are stuffed."
Rachel smiled, "Fine, I am stuffed."
"So do you want to lay here and look at the stars for a bit or go swimming now?" Santana asked.
"Let's lay here for a bit. I want my food to settle first," Rachel said.
Santana nodded and put the plate in the basket before moving it to the side. She then put her pillow at the top of the blanket and laid down. Rachel followed her actions, lying next to her.
Santana looked at her, "Hey Rachel."
"Yeah?" Rachel looked back at her.
"You are actually a lot of fun to hang out with. Outside of school of course."
"You are a lot of fun to hang out with too. Outside of school of course," Rachel smiled.
Santana smiled and stared at her, their faces really close. Rachel stared back at her and Santana whispered, "May I kiss you?"
Rachel nodded slowly and Santana leaned forward, kissing her gently. Rachel kissed her back, bringing hand to her cheek.
The diva pulled away slowly, eyes still closed and their foreheads touching. After a few seconds Rachel opened her eyes, joking, "I think I'm straight."
"Yeah sure," Santana scoffed.
"Well maybe you just aren't that good," Rachel shrugged and looked back up at the sky.
Santana rolled over on top of her and looked down at her, "I know I'm better than anyone you've dated. Even Puckerman."
"I don't know about that, Noah was a really good kiss-" Rachel was cut off by Santana kissing her again.
Santana nibbled on her bottom lip a little bit before pulling away, "How about now?"
Rachel grinned, "Amazing."
Santana smiled and rolled off of her, "I know."
Rachel rolled her eyes, "Now I am cold."
Santana laughed and sat up, grabbing a blanket out of a bag. She put it over the both of them, wrapping an arm around her shoulders as Rachel cuddled close.
Santana ran her fingers up and down the other girls arm, "Hey Rach?"
"Hmm?"
"Um, will… would you like to be my girlfriend?" Santana asked, not stilling her hand.
Rachel looked up at her and smiled, "Of course."
Santana smiled and kissed her again. They pulled away and smiled before Rachel put her head back on her shoulder.
They stayed like that for a little longer before Rachel spoke up again, "Let's take a rain check on the swimming. Let's go to my house, cuddle, and watch a movie."
Santana nodded, "Sounds good. Besides, I said I'd watch 'Hello Dolly' with you."
Rachel smiled and stood. Santana stood and wrapped the blanket around her, "Keep warm while I clean up."
"I can help," Rachel said.
"I don't want you to," Santana smiled and picked up all the candles, switching them off before putting them in the basket. Then she folded up the blanket on the ground, sticking it in the bag.
She stood, swinging the bag on her shoulder before Rachel put the blanket around her shoulder as well. Santana took her hand and led her to the car. She stuck the bad and the basket in the trunk before getting in and turning on the heater.
By the time they got to Rachel's house it was 8:15. They went to Rachel's room and curled up under the blankets together as they watched 'Hello Dolly'. Santana went home after the movie was over, giving Rachel a peck on the lips before leaving to go home.
Santana couldn't have asked for a better date and neither could Rachel.
So there is the performance, you should watch the music video to figure out what they did, I'm not very good at explaining dances. It also took me about 8 tries to do Rachel's response. I started off with her rejecting Santana but I decided in the end to have Rachel forgive her. And for the Guest, I know that that's what Santana was doing but I just figured it fit her character, she likes to protect people and she isn't really good at explaining her feelings. I hope I put that across better in this chapter. I am also going to have some serious angst coming up soon but I can't figure out whether to do it to Santana or Rachel yet. I know the event that is going to happen, just don't know who to do it to. Anyways, this one I did make 6,000 so hopefully I am forgiven for being late last week. Anyways, review, favorite, and follow. I will see you on Wednesday. The chapter is entitled, 'If It Isn't Love' by New Edition. The song they sang was, 'You Belong With Me' by Taylor Swift.