Love in Paradise
Authors Note(I don't own any of the Glee characters) Here's the last chapter everyone. Thank you for following along, and thanks for the reviews, enjoy(:
Chapter Sixteen: The Future
The trail came and went, Quinn had her family and friends beside the whole time, Santana more than anyone but she wouldn't have it any other way. Summer soon came to a close, school started and Quinn decided to go to public school with everyone. Now after graduation, Quinn is packing her clothes for college. She along with Santana, Rachel and Kurt are moving to New York. The two diva's are going for their dream to be on broadway. Santana wants to be a lawyer, and New York has the best schools for
it. For awhile Quinn didn't know what she wanted to do, but one day it hit her; parol officer. She's done her research, she knows what has to be done to get there, though it's a lot of work, Quinn knows she can handle it.
The friends aren't all living in the same apartment, Rachel and Santana would kill each other. They are however, living in the same complex. Santana has already warned the short brunette about interrupting her sweet Quinn kisses. As she packs, Quinn feels Santana's arms slip around her waist. She smiles at the Latina kisses her neck."How's the packing going?"
"Fine. I take it your finished?" Santana hums against Quinn's skin."Yeah, I finished a while ago. Mami was being a big baby and wouldn't let me leave right away." She snorts."Sounds like your mom." Santana steps around Quinn and starts help pack."You're a slow poke, let's get moving, blondie." Quinn shakes her head and throws a shirt at her face."Don't be mean."
Santana folds the shirt and puts it in Quinn's suitcase, shaking her head."Says the girl who threw a shirt at me."
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After their packing, the girls say their goodbyes to Quinn's parents, then leave to meet Rachel and Kurt at the airport. The diva's will be rooming together in a loft, while Quinn and Santana will be in the one above them. During the summer the four friends looked into apartments to rent together while on a trip their parents paid for.
At the airport, Rachel and Kurt meet them at their gate."Are you girls ready to fly to our future?" Santana rolls her eyes."It's too early for this shit. Don't push me, Berry." Quinn smiles apologetically as they walk past her onto the terminal. Santana finds their seats and helps put their luggage above them. Quinn sits in the window seat, while Santana takes the isle and gripping the blonde's hand."I hate flying." Quinn smiles and gently lays Santana's head on her shoulder."You'll be fine."
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Finally in New York, it take a little longer than planned to get to their apartment. Flights were delayed which led to more traffic, and Santana isn't happy."Oh I wanna see your apartment! This is going to be fun having you two love above us." Rachel steps into the elevator, and Santana pulls her back."You can see it some other time. I'm tired, and I want to spend some alone time with my girlfriend if you know what I mean." Rachel grimaces as Kurt laughs, and Quinn blushes. Santana takes Quinn by the hand into the elevator, and sarcastically waves goodbye."How can we do anything if you're tired?" Se shrugs."I plan on sleeping first, then we're going to Christian all of the rooms."
When the elevator stops at their floor, Santana takes out the key. The room is directly across from it, so there's no long walk."Babe, this might sound super cheesy, but I feel like this is a new beginning for me. I want to get better for me, and for us, and I can't wait to start my life with you." Santana smiles and leans in for a long kiss."It may be cheesy, but it's the truth. I can't wait to start my life with you too." She gives Quinn a quick kiss before turning around and unlocking the door. The apartment is small, but it's enough for the both of them for now. Once they get their dream jobs they could always move again. The kitchen and living room is open, with the island separating them. Down the hall to the left, are the bedrooms and bathroom. All though there are two rooms, Santana and Quinn are using the other for guests, while they share one. Their furniture their parents bought as gifts have arrived before them, but their all wrapped in plastic. The rest of their clothes will be arriving shortly.
Quinn walks to the middle of the living room and looks around with a smile."I can't believe we have a house together. It's exciting and overwhelming at the same time." Santana snorts closing the door."You're cute. Unpacking is gonna be a pain in the ass." She says looking around. Quinn shrugs."I think it'll be fun." Santana raises her brows."Yeah? Then by all means, don't let me ruin it." Quinn pouts."But it'll be more fun with you, and it's a couple thing to do."
Santana narrows her eyes."Unpacking is a couple thing to do? Since when?" She shrugs."It's in every cheesy romantic comedy, and I decided that's our life genre now." Santana shakes her head."Can I change it to drama and just sit around eating, while watching you unpack?" Again Quinn pouts, and Santana sigs deeply."Fine, I'll help unpack, if you promise we start the christening in this room." She nods, smiling."Deal." Santana slowly starts walking towards Quinn with a mischievous grin."I think now is the perfect time to start." She pins her to the wall and crashes their lips in a passionate kiss. Quinn slides her hands down Santana's back, and roughly squeezes the brunette's bottom, earning a moan. Santana slips her hand under Quinn's shirt while dipping her head and sucking the blonde's pulse point."S-shit, Sa-an." Santana squeezes her breasts, then puts her knee between Quinn's legs, putting pressure on her core.
Quinn hooks her finger under Santana's chin, pulling her in a heated kiss. Santana's tongue glides across Quinn's lips, and the blonde quickly opens her mouth, moaning."S-San, no more teasing." She grins, and as she unbutton's and zips Quinn's jeans, Rachel walks through the front door. Quinn jumps, and Santana gives the short girl a death glare."What the fuck, Berry?!" Before Rachel can answer, Kurt runs in, breathless."I'm sorry, Santana. She wanted to see your apartment and has been waiting since we got here. I tried to stop her." Rachel just crosses her arms."You lied Kurt, their apartment is so much better than ours." Quinn discreetly zips and buttons her jeans. Santana groans."You better run."
Rachel hides behind Kurt, and Quinn holds Santana back."I think it's best if you two leave." Kurt nods and grabs Rachel's wrist as they slowly back out of the apartment."If you think living above us gives you permission to come in here whenever the hell you feel like it, you're fucking sorry, Berry! Next time it happens, I'll have my own Rachel Berry bat!" Quinn struggles to hold Santana, but she manages. Kurt quickly closes the door."Holy shit." Quinn let's Santana slip out of her arms.
Santana inhales while running her fingers through her hair, a little embarrassed."Sorry, I was all hot and bothered, then fucking Rachel. I go to the screaming place." Quinn doesn't say a word, and only looks at Santana with pure lust."That was so fucking hot." Santana snorts and Quinn crashes their lips in another heated make out.
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5 Years Later...
Santana and Quinn both now have their dream jobs. Quinn has dealt with plenty of teens who have decided to hang around the 'bad crowd' and getting into drugs, and also the adults who have just lost their way. She's good at what she does, and she wouldn't ever change it. Santana is one of the best lawyers, mostly dealing with divorces and custody battles. They've gotten enough money to but their own house, though Santana would say it took longer than she would've liked.
They're no longer in the city, but they still live in New York, since that's where they work. Rachel and Kurt got their 'big breaks' and also move out of their little loft apartment. Rachel lives with Finn in Manhattan, and Kurt lives close by with Blaine.
Santana was true in her word and bought a small plastic bat and named it Rachel Berry. It didn't take long for the short girl to interrupt them again, and Santana chased her around the apartment with it.
After a long tiring day at work for them both, Quinn is making dinner, while Santana sets the table. Both parents are visiting. Judy and Russell have flown in a few days ago, while Maribel has taken the train earlier that day. After all these years, Santana still doesn't have a good relationship with her father, and most times she avoids him."Can we just skip this? I'm exhausted." Quinn snorts turning the stove off. She walks up to Santana and kisses her tenderly."No, we can't. My parents flew here from Hawaii. I haven't seen them in months, and as tired as I am, I'm looking forward to this." Santana kisses her back."You're right. I miss my Mami, and your parents too. It'll be nice for them to see the house in person." Quinn returns to the stove as someone knocks on the door."I'll get it, babe."
As soon as she opens the door, Maribel hugs Santana tightly."I missed you, Mija." She smiles."I missed you too, Mami." Maribel kisses her check and pulls out of the embrace."Where's Quinn?" She asks walking inside."In the kitchen getting dinner ready." Maribel starts to look around."This place is even better in person. You got a good deal, Mija." Santana gives her mother a short guide around the first floor, and both go into the kitchen. Maribel hugs Quinn right away."My other daughter, I've missed you." She kisses the blonde's cheek."I missed you too. How are you?" Maribel sighs as she steps out of the hug."Good, I guess. Santana's father is driving me crazy, but I give it right back to him." Quinn snorts, and Santana shakes her head."What are we having?"
"Quinn made her amazing chilli, and we're gonna have some fries with it." Maribel hums."Smells good, I'm hungry." Santana rolls her eyes."What else is new? We have to wait for Judy and Russell." The chilli is soon done, and Quinn puts it in the oven to stay warm.
The girls go in the living to catch up some more for a few minutes while they wait.
When Judy and Russell do arrive, Quinn gives the tour this time before they eat."Have you girls thought about going back to Maui? I know you can't move their permanently, but I'd like for you to visit." Russell says."We've thought about it, I do miss the island. We'd have to pick a date and our has been crazy lately, so it might be another month." Quinn notices how their parents smile at each other. She questions it, but let's it slide for now."How is everyone, how's Charlie?" Judy laughs."Missing you. I think next time we visit, we should take her with us." She smiles."I would love that."
"We should just have her stay here then. She is your dog. If Santana is ok with it." Santana nods, smiling."That's fine, I love that dog. I'm surprised Quinn didn't try taking her to our old apartment." They laugh and Quinn shrugs."I thought about it."
After dinner, they played a few rounds of poker before calling it a night. Quinn and Santana are beyond exhausted. They say their goodbyes, Quinn locks all the doors, and turns off all the lights, as Santana is first to their room. When she's finished double checking the doors, Quinn slowly walks up stairs, feeling the day taking it's tole. Reaching the door she finds it half way opened, and the lights seems to be off."Babe, are you asleep?" She peaks inside and gasps. There are rose petals covering the bed and there are candles randomly placed in the room. Quinn walks inside and notices Santana is no where in sight. Then she sees the petals leaving a path to their suit.
Quinn opens the door and finds Santana sitting in their large bath tub. Next to her are two glasses of wine."San, what is all of this?" She smiles."Come join me, and you'll find out." She shakes her head and starts to discard her clothes, then gets in the tub with Santana's
help, and sits between the brunette's legs. Santana holds her close and kisses her temple."We had a very long day, then our parents came over. I thought a nice warm bath was in order. Quinn leans back as Santana lightly kisses her neck and shoulder."Why the wine?" Santana smiles as she sneaks, reaching her arm behind her, above her head to grab something."To celebrate." She whispers in Quinn's ear.
Quinn sits up facing Santana, confused."Celebrate what?" Santana's smile never leaves her face."Close your eyes." With a sigh, she closes them. Santana leans over for a deep and passionate kiss. Quinn moans and the brunette smiles against her lips. The kiss is a distraction as Santana slips a ring on her finger."Open your eyes." She opens them and looks around the room, even more confused."So, we're celebrating a kiss?" Santana snorts."Not to toot my own horn, but that must of been one hell of a kiss to not notice that rock on your finger." Quinn furrows her brow and looks at her hand, then gasps."Santana, it's an engagement ring!" Santana laughs while gently pulling the blonde on her lap."Quinn, before I met you I was a mess. I was always going to parties, and getting drunk, among other things. You taught me how to be responsible, to appreciate life, and most importantly, love. I love you with all my heart, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me?" Throughout Santana's speech, Quinn begins to cry. After hearing those four words, she crashes their lips together."Of course I will, there's no where else I'd rather be." Santana returns the kiss and Quinn laughs."When we tell this story to our kids, we're not naked in a tub, deal?" Santana throws her was back, laughing."Deal." They seal it with another kiss.
****Authors Note****
And that's the end of it. Let me know what you loved most, least, or what I can improve on. Thank you(: