Hey guys, sorry for the wait. Here is chapter two. More of a filler but a little bit of drama here and there. Enjoy! R&R! You reviews are my crack! :D
I held on to San's hand a bit tighter as we rounded the corner and were greeted by the sight of our old highs school friends, sitting down on the floor in a circle. They were laughing and joking and I felt my smile grow wider at the sight of them. It hadn't been easy but I managed to stay in contact with almost everyone but Skype calls and Facebook chats only did so much.
I looked at Santana who grinned back at me, I could tell she was happy to see them as well. It sure had been a while for the both of us to see anyone except for Rachel, Britt and Kurt. The latter I saw more often since San moved to the city. We'd catch up on gossip and go for a breakfast or a lunch together. Santana and Kurt had grown closer each time and I was happy to know San had a friend here in the big city. Although we had kept out relationship a secret from him, I was glad ot finally be out in the open and I was sure my girl was too.
Kurt came around the corner as well and cleared his throat which caused the mumbling and soft chatter to stop and heads to turn our way.
"Ladies and gentleman, may I introduce the former, but still regal looking, HBIC's!"
He smirked as he winked at us, the titles now seemed like a lifetime ago and they didn't sting anymore when they were used. It was a private joke now with the ex-new directions. Things had been forgiven and we'd all grown up. Or at least most of us did.
"Hey you guys! I'm really happy to see you all again!"
I smiled and waved with my free hand as San rolled her eyes.
"Yeah yeah, same. Now make some room peasants, your Queens have arrived!"
She smiled her pearly white teeth and winked to let everyone know it was a joke. They all chuckled and shifted slightly so two spots became available on the floor. I tugged her towards it and sat down. Even though the spots were created in two different places I didn't let go of her hand. Santana as expected didn't let it stop her from perching herself on my lap instead. A lot of eyebrows shot up in surprise. San rolled her eyes at them.
"Well where else am I gonna sit if the Jolly Green Giant here, takes up so much room I can't even sit next to my own girlfriend for fuck's sake."
Finn's eyes narrowed a bit at the insult, we never really got back on track with him and we never bothered either. He annoyed us. Still does.
"Girlfriend?"
The question came from Tina, but she spoke with a smile on her face even though she seemed confused. I nodded at her, we'd gotten closer last year and I felt happy to see her again.
"Yeah. San and I are together now."
She smiled at me and shrugged her shoulders, answering my question silently. She accepted it. I smiled back at her gratefully.
"Now hold up you two, that is a story I haven't heard yet and I am very curious indeed to hear how that happened and all! Seeing as I am the Queen of Gossip and don't like to be late any party!"
I sniggered as Kurt let out an undignified gasp.
"My my Mercedes, I am sure you are mistaken! I am the Queen here in this apartment!"
Santana smirked at him as Sam held a hand to his heart.
"Oh no spare us from another Diva fit!"
Everyone giggled at his exclamation and my eyes fell on the person sitting next to him. It wasn't Britt as I expected, it was Rachel and she was staring at me with an unreadable expression on her face. On his other side sat Mercedes who was guffawing loudly and he was watching her fondly. Hmm, interesting. It seemed San had spotted the ditzy blonde though if the sad smile was any indication. As I followed her stare I saw the blue eyed beauty stare at us with a hurt expression. I felt bad for doing this to her but I wasn't going to apologize for being happy. Santana made me happy and I did the same for her and I know it would be hard for use three to overcome this but I kept hoping we would. When our eyes met she smiled a bit and nodded, understanding me without even speaking. We were the unholy trio, we would always be friends, we'd work this out. Santana kissed my cheek all of a sudden and I turned to her surprised.
"Yentl is getting a bit green behind her ears."
She whispered in my ear and indeed, when I peered at the brunette from the corner of my eye she looked positively angry. Whether it was jealousy or something else I couldn't really pinpoint.
"Well she'll have to suck it up then won't she?"
I whispered back against her lips as the others were talking happily again. She captured my lips in a sweet, slow peck before brushing our noses together. Everyone (except for Finn and Rachel) coed.
"So you're gay now Quinn?"
The giant never had a feeling for tact so leave it to him to try and ruin the moment.
"Yes."
He pointed angrily at Santana.
"You turned her gay! Why do you always do this? Why do you want me to be miserable? First you tell Rachel I am not good enough for her so that when I come back she turns me down and now you turn Quinn gay too? Can you like not leave my ex's alone or something?"
I stared at him completely gob smacked. Was he for real?
Everyone just stared at him with an open mouth and I could feel the Latina tremble with anger in my arms so I spoke up before she could spew ugly words his way, even though he deserved it.
"I have always been gay Finn and Santana merely helped me to accept it. As for Rachel, I told her as well that you weren't good enough for her. Several times in fact even before Santana said a word to her. This has nothing to do with you though. Santana and I are in a loving, happy relationship and it really isn't anybody's business but ours. We love all of you guys though and we thought you'd be the first to let know since you've all been there for us since high school. So I sincerely hope you'll accept us, as we are and we can continue this delightful get together."
I breathed out shakily, surprised at my own speech but San squeezed my hands gently and kissed my cheek. I could feel her gratitude and saw her pride in the smile she sent my way. Her eyes were dripping with admiration and love for me and I blushed under its intense stare.
"How long?"
The whisper was so quiet I almost didn't catch it but there was no mistaking the voice who had whispered it. I closed my eyes and took a deep, calming breath before I looked her in the eyes. It had been long since I'd last seen them. In fact the last time I had seen them they were filled with the exact same emotions. Anger, sadness and surprise swirled in them and I felt the strange pull in my chest again that I am sure San must've felt when she locked eyes with Britt. But then I felt the warmth of the body sitting on top of me tense and the feeling disappeared. I loved Santana now and Rachel had basically broken my heart without a second thought. She'd pretended our conversation never happened and acted like we were just friends. And I had played along for the sake of our friendship although it never really recovered from that night.
Santana made a move to speak up but I shook my head. I had to tell her.
"Unofficially I'd say five months but officially it's only been two months."
She scoffed haughtily.
"What do you mean unofficially? Either you're together or not."
San bit back before I could utter a single syllable.
"Well midget I like to think that there was something established since the first time we slept together and even though we never really spoke it out loud, neither Quinn nor I dated anyone else and when I finally asked her out on a date it took another three weeks before I asked her to be my girlfriend to which she happily agreed ofcourse, since we'd been acting like it ever since the first time we made love. So yeah, we have two different anniversaries if you look at it that way which means double the fun for us. Satisfied?"
Rachel looked taken aback before she nodded dejectedly and everyone watched us as the tension had manifested itself tenfold in the room.
"I think you guys make a good couple."
I whipped my head towards her so fast I felt like I would have a whiplash from the sheer force of it. Santana watched Britt with a hopeful smile.
"You complete eachother and there is nothing like having your best friend to be your penguin."
I smiled at her with tears in my eyes, so did San.
"Thank you Brittany."
I spoke the words softly and warmly, conveying to her how much it meant to us.
"Yeah you guys look hot alright! If you ever feel the need to enjoy an audience you just call the Puckster yeah ladies?"
He waggled his eyebrows suggestively and smirked with a playful glint in his eyes. He'd actually found a girlfriend and settled down as he built his pool cleaning business up from the ground in California. I had be so proud of him when he told me how he'd sorted his shit out to be a better man. I f not for himself then for Beth. We both had established a good bond with Shelby and our daughter which had been one of the hardest but most rewarding things I had ever done.
"In your dreams Puckerman! This piece of hot ass is all mine!"
I chuckled and agreed.
"yeah, sorry Puck but I won't share this fine piece of 'Latina ass' either."
Everyone started laughing at my pretense toughness and I felt San's chuckle vibrate in my ear.
"Well then if we all have established the relationship of these two, why don't we all reveal our relationship statuses and much more in a game of never have I ever?"
The manly diva looked around with a tequila botlle in his hand and smiled as everyone nodded their consent. He got up to get some more alcohol and Rachel got up to fetch some shot glasses as well. I looked at San worriedly when I saw the smirk on his face accompanied by the saucy wink from Mercedes. We were about to spill secrets and thank god there would be booze involved.