Room for One(shots) Chapter 5: Tell Her, a glee fanfic

What's up guys? Alright one shot time! For this one, Dani's on tour and Santana's missing her when Dani does a TV interview that Santana will never forget...

"Santana are you listening to me?"

"Of course I'm listening babe," Santana rolled her eyes.

"Don't roll your eyes at me." The brunette paused for a moment to pull her phone from her ear, looking at it incredulously. She brought it back, rifling through her purse for her keys.

"How in the fuck did you-"

"We've been together for two years, dummy. I know how you work." Santana laughed in agreement. "Now what did I just say?"

"You said to not forget to watch the show tonight." Santana fumbled with the keys in her hands, attempting to open her apartment door. "As if I could forget with your constant reminders," she mumbled to herself as she unlocked the door and walked inside.

"Hey!"

"Sorry D," she smiled sheepishly as she plopped on the couch. "You know I never miss any time you're on TV. I gotta support my superstar girlfriend!" Dani chuckled.

"I know, but this one is super special and I'm just really excited for it. I don't want you to miss it."

"Why won't you tell me what's so special about this one?" Santana pouted.

"Stop trying to be a party pooper babe! I absolutely will not tell you, and you can't tickle it out of me so you can suck it up and wait."

"But you know I have the worst patience of all time."

"That is a well known fact," Dani laughed, "but it's not a good enough reason."

"How about because you love me?"

"Why. Why do you always have to pull that card. It's so not fair!"

"Fine. I'll just wait like everybody else. Jerk," Santana grinned.

"Tana, please promise me you won't miss it."

"I promise I won't miss it, Dani. Scout's honor."

"You weren't a Girl Scout, Santana." She could practically see Dani rolling her eyes.

"Okay fine. Cheerio's honor."

"Are you...you know what, I'll take it."

"Good choice," Santana smiled. Her smile faded a bit as she spoke quietly. "When are you coming home?"

"Just two more weeks, baby. I'll be back before you know it."

"You're not allowed to leave for at least a week when you get here." Dani laughed, causing Santana to smile.

"I can live with that."

"You don't have any say in the matter. You've been gone for far too long, and I miss my Dani cuddles."

"I gotta be honest, when we met I never thought you would be such a huge cuddle bug."

"I am not a cuddle bug. A cuddle monster maybe, but cuddle bug makes me sound...cute." Santana shivered at the thought.

"To the rest of the world you can be a cuddle monster, but you're my cuddle bug and you know it," Dani teased.

"Ugh fine." Santana couldn't stop the grin from spreading across her face.

"So how's New York? What's everybody up to?" Dani asked.

"It's okay, I guess. The company has been running me ragged with photo shoots and the Wonder Twins are driving me up the fucking wall with all of their musicals and drama. Elliot provides some sense of normalcy, but he's no you. How's...where are you, anyways?"

"I'm pretty sure I'm in...Chicago? Yeah I'm in Chicago."

"That's kinda close to home...why don't you just pop in for a visit?" Santana inquired.

"I...I wish I could babe, but I'm crazy booked with interviews and shows. These last two weeks of the tour are hectic."

"I know," Santana sighed, laying down on the couch. "Can't blame me for hoping, though," she smiled sadly.

"I'm sorry. You know I'd be there if I could, but I'll be home before you know it. Fifteen days isn't too bad."

"Yeah I guess so."

"Hey I gotta go, but we'll talk later okay?" Santana nodded.

"Okay. Go kick ass, babe. Love you."

"Love you too."

At eight o'clock, Santana made her way back to the couch in her sweatpants and one of Dani's shirts, and turned the TV on. Dani's interview wasn't airing for another half an hour, but she wanted to have the right channel up anyways, just to be safe. She wasted the time playing games on her phone and checking up on all of her social media. When there was only five minutes left, she texted Rachel.

To: Berry
You're watching, right?

From: Berry
Of course I am! Kurt's watching too. You're not the only one who's curious about this interview. Did she say why it was so important?

To: Berry
You know her. She didn't say a goddamn thing.

From: Berry
Well, we're about to find out!

Santana put her phone to the side and turned her attention back to the TV. This was already Dani's second time being on the Ellen Show, and Santana loved watching the two of them. Dani always seemed so much more relaxed with Ellen than with any of the other interviewers.

After the intro played out and she did her spiel, Ellen introduced Dani. The music came back on and Dani danced her way out to the two red chairs amidst ridiculous cheering. Santana couldn't help but laugh at her. She watched Dani wave at the audience with a huge smile on her face, give Ellen a quick hug, then settle down into the red chair opposite the host.

"Well hello there Dani!"

"Hey Ellen!" She turned toward the audience. "Hey guys!" The cheers picked right back up, causing Ellen to pause for a moment.

"Alright alright, settle down you animals." The audience quieted as Ellen turned back to Dani. "So how have you been?"

"I've been fantastic!" Dani grinned. "I'm nearing the end of my first tour, so I'm really excited to be out and performing."

"That's right, last time you were here you had just dropped your first album. How did that go?"

"It went better than I ever could have hoped for. I honestly never expected this reaction from people," she faced the audience, "so thank you for all your support and love."

The audience went wild again, and took a few moments to quiet down. Dani sat laughing, and Santana's heart swelled at the look of pure happiness on her girlfriend's face.

"So how's tour life treating you?" Ellen asked.

"It's completely crazy, that's for sure. I'll go to sleep on my bus in one city, and wake up in another. That's incredibly disorienting, but also exciting. I've almost forgotten where I was a couple times. Then there's all the interviews I have to do-"

"Oh so you were forced to be here," Ellen stated in mock seriousness.

"No! I love coming here, it's so much fun," Dani laughed.

"What's performing in front of huge crowds like?"

"Insane. I'm not even kidding. I went from playing guitar as a singing waitress in New York to playing huge stadiums all across the country. People are coming to see me perform, to see my shows, to hear my music, and it's just the most wonderful feeling."

"Do you miss New York?"

"Of course. Home is where the heart is, you know?"

"And I assume by that you mean your girlfriend?" Ellen teased. A picture came up on the back screen of Santana and Dani together. The audience cheered, causing Dani to blush. Santana couldn't help but chuckle at her.

"Yeah. I love touring, but it does keep me away from her more than I'd like. Santana's been by biggest supporter through this whole thing. I don't know what I'd do without her." A huge grin broke out on Santana's face.

"Did she like my present?"

"I loved it, but I think she was a little jealous," Dani tried to stiffle her giggles and Santana rolled her eyes. Another picture came up of Dani holding a t-shirt with a picture of Dani and Ellen with each other on it that said "Together Forever".

"Didn't she come up with her own?" Dani couldn't even bother to hide her laughter anymore.

"Yeah she did," Dani said amidst her laughter. Another picture came up of Dani holding a different shirt with a huge picture of Santana's head on it that said "Dani Loves Santana and Not Ellen". "Not her finest moment, but it was hilarious." Santana groaned and dropped her head into her hands.

"Do you wear either of them?"

"I do. When I want to bug Santana I'll wear yours as a sleep shirt, but then she'll get annoyed, so before she wakes up in the morning I switch to hers." The audience aw'ed at Dani, and Santana felt her cheeks heat up.

"Well I have another present for you..." Ellen reached back behind her chair and Santana groaned. "I figured the three of us can make this work," she said with a shit eating grin as she held up yet another shirt. This one had Santana and Ellen on either side of Dani, and it said "Dani Loves Santana And Ellen". Dani was doubled over laughing. "Do you like it?" Ellen batted her eyelashes stupidly.

"It's amazing!" Dani reached out to accept the shirt from Ellen. The older woman turned to face the camera.

"When we come back we'll talk to Dani about her latest single and then she's gonna perform for us!" The show transitioned to commercials, and Santana picked up her phone.

To: Dani
You little shit!

It took the blonde a couple minutes to respond.

From: Dani
So you're liking it so far? ;)

To: Dani
I'm rolling my eyes at you

From: Dani
But you've got that "i don't want to like this but i do" smile on, right?

To: Dani
Seriously D, how do you know that? Are you outside the apartment creeping on me?

From: Dani
Define creeping :P

To: Dani
Ugh you're ridiculous. g2g, show's back on.

From: Dani
But you love me. Enjoy, babe :)

Santana put her phone down and looked back at the TV.

"Welcome back, I'm here with the lovely Dani Harper!" Ellen spoke to the camera before turning back to Dani. "Now you've had two incredibly successful singles off of your first album, right?"

"I have," Dani grinned. "The first one is Give Your Heart A Break, and I, uh..." Dani paused for a second, "I actually wrote that one for Santana after we first met." Santana smiled, remembering when Dani had played it for her the very first time.

"You did?"

"Yeah. She had had a couple of not so great experiences in the relationship department and was unsure about giving us a shot, so I wanted to prove to her that I wasn't going to hurt her. It turned out pretty well if I do say so myself." The audience cheered.

"How long have you been together?"

"A little over two years now."

"Congratulations on that," Ellen smiled.

"Thank you," Dani returned the smile. "The second single is Neon Lights. It's my club song. Just really fun to dance to."

"Well are you ready to perform for us?" Dani nodded and the audience went wild. Dani and Ellen walked over to the curtain that was opening, revealing a white piano.

"And you'll be singing Neon Lights?" Ellen asked looking at the piano, confused. Dani tried to stay as serious as possible.

"Nope."

"No? But that's the song you rehearsed at soundcheck..."

"Remember the fire alarm that went off just before the show started?" Dani grinned mischievously. Ellen nodded. "Wasn't really a fire alarm. We needed to get everyone out of hearing range so my band and I could do a run through of this song." Ellen's eyes widened.

"Well this is a surprise. Which one are you doing? Give Your Heart A Break? Here We Go Again? La La Land? Heart Attack?" Dani shook her head.

"It really is a surprise, because this is a brand new song. Nobody but management and my band has heard it." She paused to giggle at the look on Ellen's face. "Not even Santana has heard this one yet." Santana's eyebrows furrowed. She always got to hear all of Dani's songs.

"Well, whenever you're ready, sneakypants." Dani moved to take her place at the piano. Ellen turned to face the cameras. "Ladies and gentlemen, Dani Harper."

The lights dimmed and a spotlight came up on Dani as she began to play.

Oh, oh
I know how it feels
To wake up without her
Lying here all alone
Just thinking about her

Santana's eyes widened as she clapped her hand over her mouth.

I can't believe
Her hold on me
It's something indescribable
I know she knows but won't you please

Another spotlight came on to the guitarist as he joined in with the drummer, a grin spreading across Dani's face.

If you see my girl
Just tell her I miss her smile
Tell her I'm counting the minutes
Gonna see her in a little while, oh cause
I know when she holds on to me
She's the one thing that I could never live without
Oh, oh, oh
Tell her I love her
Oh yeah, just tell her I love her

The lights came up on the stage. Dani got up from the piano with the mic as someone came to take her place on the bench and the full band kicked in.

The way that she moves
You know what it does to me
And when I catch her eye
I can hardly breathe

Still can't believe
Her hold on me
She's just so indescribable
I know she knows but won't you please, please

If you see my girl
Just tell her I miss her smile
Tell her I'm counting the minutes
Gonna see her in a little while, oh oh cause
I know when she holds on to me
She's the one thing that I could never live without
Oh, oh, oh
Tell her I love her

Santana felt tears welling up in her eyes.

Every time that I'm around her
I just go to pieces
Crashing tumbling to the ground
I'm so glad I found her

I know how it feels

The band stopped playing as Dani finished the last couple lines with just the pianist. When they were done, the audience went wild. Santana completely missed Ellen's parting words, focusing solely on Dani's beautiful, smiling face and the amazing song she had just sung. The brunette was brought out of her reverie by her phone ringing; a call from a much smaller brunette.

"Oh my god Santana!"

"What Berry?"

"Did you know she was going to do that?"

"Of course not!" Santana huffed, rolling her eyes as she turned the TV off.

"It was so beautiful! I mean it's Dani so I didn't expect any less, but that was still incredible!"

"Yeah, it was," Santana agreed. "Now we know why-" she was interrupted by a knock on the door. "What the hell? Rachel I gotta go, someone's at the door. Call you later."

"Bye Santana!"

Santana hung up and hoisted herself off the couch, heading for the door. Before she could open it, she felt paper under her bare feet. Stepping back, she bent over to pick up an envelope with her name on the front. No stamp, no return address, just her name.

"Someone must have slipped it under the door," she thought. The brunette walked back to the couch and sat down, opening the envelope. She pulled out paper inside, folded up into a tiny square. She spent a few minutes trying to figure out how to open it without ripping it apart, which was not easy for her. When she finally managed to get it open, Santana read the five word message written on the paper: Tell her I love her.

Her heart leapt to her throat as she jumped up and ran to the door. Throwing it open, she found Dani on the other side, holding a single red rose, and wearing the biggest smile she had ever seen.

"It's about time."

Santana reached forward and pulled Dani into a passionate kiss. Oh how she'd missed this. When she pulled back, she brought her hands up to Dani's cheeks.

"What...I...you...how are you here right now?" Dani smiled and took Santana's hand in her own. She walked into the apartment and closed the door behind them, leading Santana to the couch. She sat down and the brunette immediately pulled her into her arms. Santana rested her head on top of the blonde's, sighing contentedly.

"I have a couple days between shows and I missed you like crazy. I couldn't wait two more weeks. I had to see you now." Dani explained, tracing her fingers along Santana's collarbone. Santana lifted her head to look at the blonde.

"And the song?"

"I wrote that maybe a week or two into the tour, but I knew about the Ellen interview and wanted to wait until then to perform it."

"It was beautiful, babe," Santana said sincerely, raising Dani's chin to give her a soft kiss.

"I'm glad you liked it. You don't know how hard it was keeping all of this from you. When you asked me to come down earlier I almost told you that I was already going to." Santana shifted them so they were lying down on the couch, and Dani cuddled into her. She wrapped her arms around the blonde and held her close.

"How long are you staying?"

"I have to catch a flight back at ten tomorrow night," Dani sighed.

"Well at least I've got you until then," Santana said wistfully.

"I'm all yours," Dani grinned. Santana tightened her hold around the blonde and kissed the top of her head.

"You're in trouble for bringing up the shirt thing, though."

"Aw come on, Tana," Dani giggled. "It was funny!"

"Well then maybe we should show Ellen the picture of you with Sharpie all over your face after you fell asleep first at girl's night. Now that was funny," Santana grinned evilly.

"Santana!" Dani slapped her arm. "You're such an asshole."

"Yeah, but I'm your asshole," Santana replied softly. Dani laughed into Santana's neck.

"I love you, asshole."

"I love you too, Dani."

And there you have it! I honestly don't know where most of this came from, but it happened and I didn't hate it so… XD

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Song is Tell Her by Jesse McCartney

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