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A year ago, if Santana had her fingers deep in some girl and said girl stopped them to talk, Santana wouldn't have thought twice about removing her fingers, packing her shit and leaving, even if she was in a relationship with the girl. Santana doesn't do feelings and deep talk.

Especially during sex.

That's too intimate.

But not anymore…

Because this is Rachel who she has two fingers buried deep in.

Rachel who is stopping her so they can talk…

Rachel who she waits patiently for because she loves…

"Come on, babe." But she never said she doesn't whine. "Can't it wait until we are done?"

Santana groans when Rachel turns her head away when she goes in for the kiss, pushing against her shoulder.

"No. I wanna talk now."

Santana removes her fingers, sliding to the side to lie beside her naked girlfriend. "Fine."

"Stop pouting." Santana's pout deepens when Rachel gets off the bed to slip on a long t-shirt.

"Why are you putting clothes on?" She groans, burying her face in her pillow.

"You're easily distracted." Rachel says like she knows Santana. "I need you to focus."

Santana just shrugs.

Maybe Rachel does know her.

"So…." Rachel flops back down onto the bed. "I leave tomorrow."

"Um…"Santana just stares at Rachel.

This is a conversation she's been trying to avoid. She's been doing great at it. Before today, Rachel hasn't pushed the topic when Santana would brush it off. Rachel's been giving her time, and she appreciates that. She really does. But even now, less then twelve hours before Rachel leaves, Santana still doesn't know what to say.

Santana whole heartily supports Rachel's dreams. She knew what having a relationship with a musician would entitle when they first started hooking up. Maybe that's why she tried so hard not to get into a relationship with Rachel, even though she already had strong feelings for the girl.

Rachel's going to be gone for a month or longer. She knows that. She's known for a month now and somehow she still doesn't have much to say on the topic.

Or maybe she does.

Maybe she's just afraid that what she has to say is something that Rachel isn't going to like. Maybe they will argue about it or maybe it will be just the right thing.

But Santana doesn't know that.

And right now….these last few months, weeks…days have been great and she doesn't want to disturb that. Especially when they will be apart for so long. Not wh…

"Baby," Santana is brought out of her thoughts when Rachel taps her on the thigh. "San…I just…"

Santana rolls her eyes and cuts Rachel off. "I'm happy for you." She starts. "I am. I really am."

"Okay." Rachel sighs when Santana doesn't say anything else. "Is that it?"

"Should there be more?" Santana sighs.

Rachel props herself up on her elbows so that her and Santana are laying the same. "You're amazing." Rachel pecks Santana on the lips.

"I know."

Rachel rolls her eyes at Santana's cocky tone. "I love you."

"I know that too." Santana smiles.

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"Damn that shit was crazy!" Rachel moves out of the way when an excited Puck starts jumping around. "Dude I'm so getting laid tonight." Puck and Tommy share a high five.

Rachel laughs at her band mate's antics before walking over to the couch that Eric is sitting on. They just got done opening up the show for the headlining band and are all excited about how well people are responding to their music.

Rachel and her band have been on tour for a month now and somehow they still can't believe any of this is real. They've worked so hard to get where they are now and to have people respond so well is amazing. It means that they might actually have a shot.

"What's up, E?" Rachel flops down next to Eric. They both grin at each other.

"I don't think I ever wanna go back home." Eric cracks open a soda and take a sip. "This touring business is too much fun."

"I agree it is fun." Rachel nods her head. "But I don't think I'd wanna be on the road all the time. I'd miss home too much."

"Is that translation for you'd miss sex with Santana too much." Rachel punches a laughing Eric on the shoulder.

"I'd miss my parents and sister too." Rachel pulls out her phone. "But you are right, sex with Santana is amazing." She winks at him before getting up to make a phone call.

Rachel goes into the little room that has been designated as her dressing room for the next two nights. Once getting settled on a chair in the corner Rachel places a phone call to Santana.

"Auntie Rae!" Rachel smiles when she hears Beth voice on the other line.

"Hi Beth!"

"Mommy says we come see you in New York! And Tana…" Rachel just laughs as Beth rambles on about how Santana brought her a princess suitcase for their trip to New York and how she can't wait to see Rachel.

Next week is Rachel and Santana's one year anniversary. They won't actually see each other on their anniversary day but Santana, Quinn and Beth is all flying out to stay a couple of days and see a Broadway play with Rachel since the band is going to be in New York for three days next week. When Rachel saw that the tour was scheduled to be in New York she called Santana right away about how amazing it would be if they could watch a show together. Santana agreed and made sure to clear her schedule. Rachel is the one who actually invited Quinn and Beth. Rachel told Santana that she really wanted Beth to experience what it is like to actually be in the audience at a Broadway show. Her mom took her and Marley when they were teenagers and Rachel believes it to be one of the best experiences of her life. Plus Rachel misses Beth and likes to spoil her. In some cases she's worse than Quinn and Santana when it comes to giving Beth whatever she wants.

So anyway…Rachel and Santana made the arrangements and decided to split the cost. The only thing Quinn would have to do is bring spending money in case she wants to shop in New York. The plane ticket, hotel and everything was taking care of by Rachel and Santana.

"That's nice Beth." Rachel cuts in when Beth pauses to breath. "I can't wait to see you. I also got you some gifts while I've been gone."

"Really?!" Beth squeals and then hears Beth telling someone in the background about how her Auntie Rae bought her stuff.

"I did." She confirms. "But you have to promise to be good for your mommy and Auntie San because you know I only reward good girls."

"I know! I promise to be good."

"Okay. Is your Aunt around? Can I speak to her please?" Rachel hears shuffling and then Santana breaths out a hello into the phone. "Hey. How was your day?

They go on to talk about Santana's latest work project and how things are on the road for Rachel. They talk for almost an hour before Santana says she needs to get off the phone so she can drive Beth home.

"She's so excited about going to New York. She tells everyone she talks to. And I mean everyone." Rachel laughs. "I'm serious. We went to the store earlier and she told the cashier that she's going to see her Aunt Rae on stage in New York. And she described her princess's suitcase. Poor boy didn't know what to say. " Santana finishes with a giggle.

"She's so cute."

"She is." Santana agrees. "But look babe, I got to go. Quinn's waiting on us."

"Okay. Text me later?"

"Sure thing."

"Later love."

TBC

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