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- Chapter Twenty -

Clothes were currently scattered everywhere in Brittany's room. It was four o'clock on the Friday of her date with Santana and she had nothing to wear. Well that was what she thought anyway. Nothing seemed right which would mean the date wouldn't go right and the whole evening would be ruined! She needed to make herself look beautiful for Santana because she was always stunning whenever she saw her. She had been captivating from the moment they met and hadn't stopped, but that was most likely her own interpretation. She groaned in frustration throwing dresses front right and centre before turning around and looking at the floor. It was a mess and she still hadn't found anything to wear. She turned to the clock and noticed how she had been searching for a dress for over an hour now and she was even still in her towel from earlier since she showered.

Santana hadn't told her to dress up or anything but since it was a date she felt like she needed to It was a time for her to be able to look beautiful for a reason and on the plus side she would be able to finally connect with someone on a level she hadn't been able to before due to her condition. She was going on her first date and she was super excited. She hadn't been able to stop thinking about it either which was the great thing about it. She kept imagining what Santana had planned and how they would be together holding hands and stuff like that. She couldn't wait but she wanted Santana to want it too and even though she knew she did, it didn't stop her curiosity. Walking to her draws she got out some underwear putting it on before finally deciding on a pair of jeans that made her ass look good, well in her opinion, and a vest top along with a jacket. She looked at herself in the mirror and she did look pretty good if she did say so herself. Brittany picked up all of the rest of her dresses shoving them back in her closet and closing the door. Now just to dry her hair and do her makeup then she would be done. No harm done.

After getting ready Brittany looked at herself in the mirror and smiled. She looked pretty amazing if she was being honest with herself and she even had half an hour to spare to just relax. All through the day she had been receiving text messages from Rachel trying to get her to talk but she wasn't going to do that. She wasn't going to seem as though she was freaking out or anything of the sort. She loved Rachel to pieces, she was her best friend after all, but sometimes she needed moments to herself and this was one she just wanted to share with Santana. She had told Rachel a few things such as how she was excited but that was it since she didn't know much herself. Santana had been very secretive about the entire thing and even though that was cute, it was bugging her to no end. She had tried to get it out of the Latina about where they were going but she didn't let her convince her to say anything which was the annoying part. Santana was good at keeping things to herself, which was good in some respect, but not this time. Brittany just really wanted to know where they were going. As you can probably tell she is not a very patient person. Never has been and never will be.

When Brittany heard the doorbell, as you can imagine, she rushed to the door. She had her outfit on along with a pair of black boots which had the legs of her skinny jeans inside them and she had decided to curl her hair too. Frankly, she looked amazing and she's sure Santana would think so too. Well...here's hoping, right? Brittany opened the door to reveal Santana standing there with a smile on her face and a bunch of flowers in her hand. She gave Santana a warm smile allowing her to step into the house. She was wearing a red dress with a black jacket on top of it with a pair of heals which definitely showed off her legs; it was a fact.

"Hey Britt, these are for you but you probably already knew that." Santana said blushing handing them to her.

Brittany smiled nodding her head thanking her by sign before walking to put the flowers in a vase putting them in the window. How can someone be so adorable and super sexy all at the same time? She can answer that one for you; Santana can be all that at once. Walking back she noticed Santana looked nervous which isn't what Brittany wanted. Santana didn't need to be nervous around her. Walking up to her, Brittany stopped and slowly reached forward which got Santana's attention immediately making her look up at her date. Brittany bit her lip and placed her hand on the side of Santana's neck giving her a smile of reassurance. Santana smiled back and lifted her hand up to place it on Brittany's arm giving it a slightly squeeze. The both of them stood there for a few seconds like that before pulling away. Brittany picked up her phone putting it in her bag turning back to Santana who was staring at her with a look of adoration. She couldn't help blushing.

"Stop staring San."

Santana smiled shaking her head. "I can't help but admire beautiful people and you are the most beautiful person I have ever met in, well, ever."

Brittany bit her lip once again motioning towards the door. Santana winked at her walking to the door stepping outside of the house with Brittany on her tail. She locked the door behind her and turned towards Santana who held her arm out for her. She smiled walking towards her putting her hands on the Latina's arm walking towards the car Santana had parked at the end of the driveway. This was something she had only ever seen in movies and it was lovely to be the one who got spoilt. She smiled when they got to the car and Santana held it open for her.

"Ladies first."

Brittany chuckled looking at her in amusement. "You are a woman too Santana."

"Shhh." Santana said waving her arm dismissing her comment. "Details don't matter"

Brittany smiled getting into the car whilst Santana closes her door behind her once she's inside. She puts her bag on her lap putting her seatbelt on and putting her keys in her bag before she forgot. She didn't want to lose them. Santana got into the car putting her own seatbelt on starting the car. She glanced at the blonde beside her.

"Ready to go on this awesome date?" She asked with a grin.

Brittany smiled nodding her head. "I am. I can't wait to find out what you have planned!"

"Well it's a surprise, but I will say this..." Santana responded before lingering off and looking at the road heading to where she was planning on going. She could tell the blonde was frustrated but she couldn't help but giggle.

"Don't do that!"

"What?" She asked looking all innocent looking back at the road. "I was going to say you look beautiful. I am not giving any part of the date away."

Brittany pouts sitting forward in her seat. She was actually glad Santana was keeping it from her since she wanted to be surprised but that didn't stop her being curious and wanting to know what she had planned. They had arrived in the center of town which was odd since Brittany tend to stay away from the center due to the amount of people that she could bump into which freaked her out. She saw everyone walking around in a rush which made the panic deep inside her come out. She clenched her fists together and kept her eyes forward when she felt a warm hand move up from her wrist to her hand putting her hand on top of her clenched fist. Brittany smiled at the gesture allowing her hand to unclench turning her palm up watching Santana move her fingers between her own. She was amazed how she was able to do this with Santana but she just felt a huge sense of safety around the Latina. She knew she didn't need to be afraid and it made her fight the fear. Plus she had been talking to her therapist about different ways to not be afraid when someone did touch her. She knew they were working.

Brittany looked up and noticed Santana giving her a smile before turning her eyes back to the road but she never released her hand from her own. Brittany liked how Santana's touch was calming and how she didn't need to be embarrassed for feeling nervous around her since Santana knew exactly what she could handle and what she couldn't. Santana and the therapist were still working with her and they were both letting her go at her own pace but sometimes she needed that reassurance. She was brought out of her thoughts when Santana squeezed her hand lightly which made her look up.

"You don't need to be nervous. I'll be here the entire time. I promise."

Brittany nodded her head and gave her a small smile. "Thank you."

Santana drove up to the car park since she had planned to walk to the date with her. Santana planned for the both of them to go ice skating which was something very different actually since she couldn't actually ice skate herself. She just thought it would be fun and be a laugh instead of just sitting in a restaurant eating. Santana turned the engine off and the both of them got out of the car. Brittany got out of the car walking towards the front of it where Santana was standing looking around noticing the busyness of the town. It definitely made her nervous. Santana noticed the nerves come back and took a step towards her slowly moving her hand towards her chin looking at Brittany for permission which she nodded. She tensed a little when she touched her but relaxed after a few seconds. Santana tilted her head up so they were looking at one another.

"I know this is scary for you, I do, but I want you to slowly get used to being comfortable coming into town, without the fear of someone bumping into you because you're too tense. I see the way you look when you walk down the street and I want to help, but it has to go both ways, Britt."

Santana spoke softly looking at her stroking her chin with her thumb softly. They had been slowly getting into touching one another after Brittany touched her at the party so Brittany was used to her touch but sometimes she still got scared but she understood that. They were looking at one another and it took everything not to pull Brittany into a hug there and then. She noticed Brittany nod her head slowly then a bit faster for confirmation

"Okay...okay I'll meet you half way."

Santana smiled pulling her fingers away from her chin and moving her hand to cup her cheek stroking it with a smile on her face. Brittany was hesitant but she moved her hand up to grip Santana's arm smiling at the Latina in front of her. How did she get her like this? She hadn't even started the date and she was already so happy and she wouldn't even care if they just stood there all night. Santana had a calming effect on her, it was nice.

"Thank you Britt. How about we get going? I don't want to be stood in the cold for too long."

Brittany nodded her head and they both pulled away from one another. They walked side by side towards the center of town when Brittany felt Santana's hand slide down her arm to her own hand moving her fingers between her own holding her hand. Brittany couldn't help but smile at the gesture. The pair of them walked down the street towards the ice skating rink. Brittany occasionally moved her body closer to Santana's when someone got too close, but overall she was doing well Santana knew it was hard and scary but she was glad she could be part of the support system Brittany clearly needed.

The ice skating rink came into view when she felt Brittany's excitement next to her with her starting to jump up and down excitedly and putting a spring in her step. She must have done a good job them since she was acting like that. Brittany grinned looking at Santana. She hadn't been ice skating in years and now she finally got to have that chance? She couldn't wait. The both of them walked into the ice skating rink and up to the reception to pay.

"Hello I'd like to pay for two. How much will that be?"

"Twenty dollars, ma'am." The cashier responded with a bored tone in his voice taking the money from Santana. "Size?"

"Excuse me?"

"Skate size. What sizes do you want?" He asked looking at the both of them.

Santana looked towards Brittany who was already conveniently looking at her. "You're about a size 8, right?"

Brittany smiled nodding her head in confirmation. Santana looked back at the cashier just wanting to get away from him as quick as possible. The rudeness of some people who work in some places was appalling. "Size 6.5 and size 8, please."

He nodded his head and got their skates taking theirs away from them. The pair of them walked over to the benches putting their skates on. Santana tied hers up before standing up on them looking at her date. Brittany gave her a smile taking hold of her hand standing up in front of her then walked with Santana towards the rink. They stopped in front of it where Brittany got onto the ice gliding forward with a smile turning around looking at Santana She giggled when she saw how nervous she looked. She skated towards her holding her hand out. Santana looked at her.

"I'll be right here; I promise I won't let you fall."

Santana took a deep breath before nodding and taking Brittany's hand gliding onto the ice slipping slightly but Brittany took hold of her pulling her towards her helping her maintain her balance. They looked at one another and for a change it was Santana who looked nervous. Brittany led the both of them towards the edge of the rink so Santana had something to hold onto to prevent her from falling on her ass. Once Santana was holding on and moving around the edge slowly Brittany skated beside her, poking her arm to get her attention. Santana looked at her.

"Why take me skating if you can't skate yourself?" Brittany asked amused with a smirk on her face. "Surely the thing you should be doing is taking me somewhere where you can show off your skills. Many people do that, you know."

Santana chuckled nervously, paying attention to how her feet were moving and her grip on the edge so she wouldn't fall as well as looking at Brittany. "Well I guess I'm not like everyone else. I would clearly prefer to make a fool out of myself in front of you instead."

"Clearly that was your plan." Brittany said winking at her moving ahead turning around so she was skating backwards. Santana stared at her in shock. How the hell could she do that and not fall over? Brittany looked at her raising her eyebrow "Yes?"

"How can you do that without falling on your ass? I mean, ice is slippery!"

Brittany looked at her pretending to be shocked putting a hand to her chest. "Really? Ice is slippery? Lord thank you, I didn't know that! Learn something new every day you do."

Santana scowled at her."There is no need for sarcasm."

"You're right, I'm sorry. I couldn't help teasing you but here. Take my hand and I'll help you." Brittany said with a sincere smile holding her hand out.

"I am not going anywhere with you. You'll do something like parents do. Say you'll hold me then let go or something." Santana grumbled holding onto the edge "I am fine here."

Brittany shrugged. "Suit yourself. I'll be skating around. Have fun."

Brittany was about to skate off when a hand stopped her which made her smile She entwined her fingers with Santana's turning sound pulling her slowly away from the ledge. She saw the fear in her eyes but she was going to change that. Brittany didn't struggle because when she was struggling with her grief with Zack, her parents took her ice skating and she learnt pretty quickly since, to her, it was just dancing but on ice. She glided backwards pulling the Latina with her so she was moving forwards. The crowd still made Brittany nervous but with her focusing on Santana she was able to put them all to the back of her mind. She smiled seeing how Santana was looking at her feet. She stopped them in the middle of the ice rink putting Santana's hands to her shoulders.

"You need to move your feet San. Its pushing your feet to the side as your move so one foot moves out to the left then the other moves out to the right afterwards as you see everyone else doing." Brittany explained with a smile. "Got it?"

"I think so. I'll give it a shot."

Brittany nodded her head and held onto the girl as she started to move her feet which was making her move forwards. Brittany smiled taking hold of her hands instead of her arms moving backwards a bit allowing Santana room to move forwards by herself without the assistance of her movements. She watched the movements of her before letting her go and allowing her to move freely by herself. She smiled when she did before she started to stumble but Brittany caught her before she could fall. She looked at her with a smile.

"You did it."

Santana smiled and nodded looking into her eyes. "I did it. Thank you for helping me, even though you did let go when you said you wouldn't."

"Without letting go you wouldn't have done it alone."

Brittany and Santana looked at one another standing in the middle of the ice rink before they looked away and decided to start skating again. Santana had paid for it after all so might as well get their money's worth so they went back to skating again with Brittany assisting Santana.

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Walking through Lima at night was actually pretty nice. It was calm, quiet and just generally beautiful. It took her nerves away since not many people were out walking since it was dark so she got to hold Santana's hand whilst walking without the worry of someone nudging her. Even when it was busy though, Santana had helped her and she couldn't appreciate the girl more than that. They were currently walking through the park talking about each other's lives since dates were usually a way of getting to know one another.

"What do you see yourself doing after graduation? Still want to be a dancer?" Santana asked looking at Brittany putting her hands in her pockets so Brittany was able to sigh to her properly.

"Actually I've changed my mind about that I think."

Santana looked up. "Yeah? What do you wanna be now?"

Brittany shrugged looking up at the sky then looking down again before smiling and turning to her date deciding to dismiss the question. "Enough about me, I wanna know about you. You know loads about me but you, being the queen of secrecy, hasn't been fair, so your turn. Tell me something about yourself that I don't know."

Santana couldn't help but let a grin form on her face. "What do you wanna know?"

"Hmm..." Brittany pondered tapping her chin with her finger before looking at Santana smiling. "Tell me something you've never told anyone."

Santana continued to walk with Brittany whilst thinking of an answer to Brittany's request. What was one thing she had never told anyone before? Well she wasn't exactly the most open person in the world so she should be able to think of something. The both of them stopped in front of the duck pond sitting on the bench. Santana reached into her bag and got some bread out of it handing it to Brittany. She loved the way her eyes lit up when she was excited about something. Santana smiled watching as she began feeding the ducks.

"I've never been in love."

Brittany turned her head to look at her. "What?"

"Something I've never told anyone? I've never been in love, ever."

Looking at her surprised the blonde nodded her head and continued feeding the ducks. She held the bread out for her to take a piece which Santana did. The both of them fed the ducks in silence before Brittany decided to break it, well, by using sign language anyway.

"My brother was murdered when I was six years old."

Santana looked at the blonde in shock. Her brother was murdered? Who would even consider killing a boy that young? No wonder Brittany has grieved for so long. She would too if her brother had gotten murdered at a young age. Santana watched the blonde for her next move but it didn't seem to happen so what exactly could she do now? She wanted to comfort her so she put her hand on her leg giving it a slight squeeze which Brittany did seem to appreciate since she gave her a small smile and nodded her head

"I don't need you pitying me, okay? I have grown up to realize what happened and I am only starting to recover, so I need you to be strong for me sometimes. Only you, Rachel and my parents know what happened so you can't tell anyone. I know you won't but...just don't."

"Course not, Britt. Your secret is safe with me, I promise."

Brittany smiled and nodded her head. "I know. If we are going to be girlfriends soon then I just wanted you to know. I don't want to go into details at the moment, so it was just to tell you." Brittany explained turning to face Santana. "You have to let me open up in my own time and not ask about it. If I want to talk about it, I will."

Santana nodded in understanding and they left the subject like that. Santana understood why Brittany didn't like talking about it and she respected that. She was surprised she even told her in the first place but she was glad she did so she knew the reasons behind what happened to her. She looked to the side to see Brittany looking at her. She couldn't help but smile back watching her feed the ducks deciding to lean her head on Brittany's shoulder sighing happily. Brittany smiled looking at the brunette with adoration. She nudged the brunette which caused her to look down at Brittany's hands knowing she wanted to say something.

"Thank you for tonight. You really are amazing."

Santana chuckled. "It's not over yet Brittany. I want to show you somewhere after we've finished off here but I like it here too. It's calming and you look so relaxed and happy. I like it."

"I like you." Brittany responded before blushing noticing how cheesy that sounded. "I apologise for that."

Santana looked up at Brittany shaking her head smiling. "Don't apologise. It was sweet. How about I show you the place I was talking about?"

"Sure but first I just want to point out that this is where we wished we would get to. Be able to hold hands and that I would be able to touch you. I know it took a bit of work this week to get here, and before that, but I don't care." Brittany explained with a warm smile taking Santana's hand in hers tracing her fingers over her palm before pulling her hand back. "I never thought I would ever get here, Santana, but you helped me so much and I am incredibly grateful to you. So, thank you for everything and being here for me when I needed you."

Santana let herself smile before taking Brittany's hand and lacing their fingers together before pulling her up so they were stood in front of one another. "You know you don't need to thank me. I'm always going to be here to help you, be it either as a girlfriend or friend. I'm always here."

Brittany nods her head and the two of them stand there just looking at one another before they decided to set off again walking through the park. Santana had somewhere she wanted to show the blonde which was definitely something that amazed her when she discovered it. Plus it was better to see at night too so she decided to head there before it got too dark.

Brittany stepped on top of the hill that Santana had made her walk up. She had not been impressed to say the least but she was lucky that she enjoyed walking, just only when she was expecting it. Santana wasn't far behind her and took Brittany's hand leading her towards the edge of the cliff which did worry Brittany a bit but when she saw the view she gasped. The view of Lima from where they were standing was just...it was beautiful. Santana had really outdone herself by finding this place, even though she probably knew about it before the date. She could see all houses and shops that were in the town along with the ice skating rink. It all just looked amazing and it was definitely not what she imagined Santana showing her.

Santana watched the reaction on Brittany's face which showed that she had done a good job. She loved walking up to this spot and just thinking without anyone else around, especially when she was dealing with things such as school. She took her place next to Brittany and sat down on the grass leaning against the tree leaning back on her arms looking at the view. She didn't think she would be able to find a place more beautiful, and she was being honest about that too. She saw the shadow of Brittany move which made her look up to see that she was sitting down too but she moved to sit in front of Santana leaning back against her.

The blonde knew she was getting more comfortable with Santana as time went on and even though it seemed like she was getting used to things quite fast, she could break at any moment which is what worried her. She had Rachel, Santana and the therapist but what if they couldn't do anything? What if she became scared again? She felt Santana brush her hair out of her face which made her eyes flutter closed. Her touch was like heaven.

"What you thinking about?" Santana asked curiously.

Brittany shook her head in response. "Nothing important; just about how beautiful this view is."

"It is pretty beautiful, isn't it? I just wandered down here one day and found it and I was blown away."

"Yeah? Why were you wandering this far away from your house?" Brittany asked looking up at her.

Santana remembered it pretty clearly. She had been mad with school, her parents and just everything seemed to go wrong. She even got into an argument with Rachel that day and needed time to calm down. She had been trying to figure out who she was at the time and this was the only place that helped her do that. She didn't have anyone looking over her and judging her. She could just look over the city and let her thoughts fade. It was why she never told anyone about it in case she needed space but she trusted Brittany and wanted to share her spot with her. She had deserved the privilege of finding out, especially after she told her about her brother. It meant she could use it for herself too.

"I was finding myself at the time," Santana began running her fingers through Brittany's hair, "and I needed to get away from everything and I found this place. I always come here when I'm upset or need to be alone but I just wanted to share this with you in case you need to find me and I'm not talking to anyone or if you need to use it for space. Either way I'm sharing something special to me with you."

Brittany was surprised by her confession and by how she had shared something important to her with herself. She looked up at Santana and noticed the warm smile that was on her face and couldn't help but smile back. She slowly reached up and caressed her cheek before turning in her arms to put her legs on the other side of Santana's laying her head on Santana's chest. The Latina smiled at the gesture wrapping her arms around the blonde looking over the city as she did. The date had been perfect and she would remember it for a long time and to be able to hold Brittany was amazing. She had been hesitant at first since she wasn't sure if she would be able to hold her hand or anything but Brittany had begun to feel comfortable with her and as long as she kept feeling that way, they would be okay.

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Santana parked in front of Brittany's driveway later on that night. After sitting and cuddling at the top of the hill they both decided that it was getting dark and that they needed to be getting back. She turned off the engine taking her seatbelt off and looking at Brittany. She was looking out the window and seemed upset that it was the end of the night but so was she. If she could she would stay alongside Brittany's side forever but unfortunately, at this moment, it wasn't possible. She reached over squeezing her leg in understanding which got Brittany's attention since she sat up and looked towards her. She looked at Santana for a few minutes before finally giving her a smile which made Santana smile back.

"Thank you for tonight. It's been amazing." Brittany said unbuckling her seatbelt. "You sure know how to impress a girl."

Santana chuckled. "Well what can I say? I want you to remember this night for a long time."

"I will because it has been with you."

The pair of them got out of the car, with Santana holding Brittany's door open of course, and walked up to the house hand in hand. Brittany was resistant in going and Santana didn't want to leave but this was how dates were. Santana knew she had family troubles as it were and she knew that staying with their daughter would be a terrible idea, even though they seemed to decide when to care about her which really pissed her off. They were in though because their car was in the driveway so she should get going.

"Thank you for coming out with me, Brittany. I had an amazing time too and I shall see you soon." Santana said standing in front of the blonde moving her hands up to cup her neck stroking it slightly emitting a sigh of pleasure from her.

"You're wonderful and I don't want you to go but you should because mom and dad are in." Brittany sighed moving her hands up and down Santana's forearms. She watched the Latina in front of her before pulling away walking back to her door. "I'll see you on Monday, right?"

The brunette nodded her head and smiled. "You will indeed if not tomorrow or Sunday. I'll text you though."

Biting her lip slightly and nodding her head she agreed giving Santana a wave. She watched as the brunette walked towards the steps when she remembered something. Kissing. At the end of a date there was a kiss which was what Santana must have been thinking about. Before Santana could step down them Brittany walked towards her pulling her against her body. Santana gasped in surprise and, to be honest, she was even surprised by her behavior. She looked down at Santana's lips and how soft they looked. She moved her hand up to her face moving her thumb over the plump lips which made Santana let out a breath. She noticed Santana was looking at her as though pleading.

"Please Britt. Kiss me."She whispered and that was all the motivation she needed.

Brittany leaned forward slowly and tilted her head a little and let her eyes flutter closed when their lips met. She had never felt anything like this before, which is true since it's technically her first kiss. Even though she'd dreamt of this moment, nothing was better than the real thing. Santana's hands were gripping her waist and hers were on her neck stroking the skin there as their lips brushed together before they started to move in sync, as though they knew exactly what they were doing before either of them did. Santana's hand had moved from her waist up to the back of her neck running her fingers through her blonde locks.

Brittany smiled into the kiss allowing herself to enjoy the moment. Her lips felt amazing against her own. So soft and their lips just melded together as though they were supposed to. As though her lips were meant to kiss Santana's and yes that did sound weird but she knew what she meant. With them kissing slow and enjoying the moment they were in Brittany pulled away when she heard a thump at her door. She rolled her eyes knowing that her parents were probably watching. Way to ruin a moment. Brittany sighed in frustration but still smiled down at Santana moving her hand up to her cheek stroking it. She had just had the perfect kiss, with the perfect girl. She had been waiting for this for so long and she was so happy she was starting to get better. She deserved to be happy as much as everyone else did and now her life seemed to be heading in that direction. The pair of them heard another thump at the door which caused them both to sigh in disappointment.

"I should get going." Santana whispered moving her hands to grasp Brittany's jacket biting her lip smiling before leaning up capturing her lips again but she pulled away before Brittany had the chance to enjoy it.

"Not fair." Brittany said pulling her hands away from her date to respond. "I'll miss you."

Santana smiled letting her hands drop to her sides. "I'll miss you too. I'll text you."

Brittany nodded and pulled Santana into an embrace hugging her sighing happily, which shocked her too in case any of you are, then pulled away.

"Okay you can go now. Text me."

Santana nodded walking back to her car. "I will do. Bye Britt."

"Bye San."

Watching the brunette leave in her car and drive down the street wasn't very nice but the date had to end at some point and even though she had nothing to compare it to, it had been the best date in her life and now all she had to do was wait for the next time they could do this again. With that in mind she smiled and walked inside closing the door behind her sighing happily. Santana Lopez is just perfect.