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"You seriously look like you're in hell," Dani commented. They'd been sitting and talking for just a few minutes, about nothing in particular. They still had about fifteen minutes until Becca and Dani's dad were supposed to be back. Santana looked miserable, and Dani felt like maybe she'd done something to upset the Latina.

"I'm sorry, I just don't feel so great today," Santana told her, but it was clear to the blue haired girl that this was a lie. She sighed.

"Santana, did I do something to make you feel uncomfortable... or something? Because you can just let me know. I mean, it's not like we're doing anything crazy, you're just meeting my dad," Dani said slowly, cautiously.

"Yeah, yeah I know," Santana answered, stiffening at the mention of Dani's dad. The senior frowned.

"Santana, you can go home if you don't want to be here. I just really don't want to be here just around Becca and my dad... it's hard to explain why, really," Dani told the Latina in a pleading tone. She really wanted Santana to stay.

Becca was a lot like her sister, and she and Dani's dad hadn't ever really gotten along. Not to mention, Dani was always closer to her dad than she was to her mom, let alone her aunt. He knew a lot more about her interests, and about her in general than Becca did. She knew that it would be way too awkward just talking about her with her dad if Becca was there to listen to it all.

She didn't invite Santana over to step forward in their "relationship" or anything. They'd only just sorted anything out. She invited Santana so that she could have a sort of crutch to lean on all night. It was a friendly thing. She wasn't going to say anything to her dad. Dani realized suddenly that she'd missed whatever Santana was saying. "What?"

Santana chuckled lightly. "I just... I don't know why, but I'm nervous about meeting your dad."

"Don't be. Seriously, he's cool. And really... I just wouldn't be able to handle a night with him and Becca around, so I really need someone else here. And you're the only one I trust," Dani explained, hoping that it would ease Santana's mind.

Santana gave her a smile, so she assumed that all was better.

SSS

That fifteen minutes was either oddly short, or it wasn't fifteen minutes at all, because as soon as they finished talking, there was a sound of a key in the keyhole of the house, and Santana felt her heart rate pick up. This wasn't going to end well, she just knew it wasn't.

Can't you ever think positively, Lopez?

The door opened and a woman, Dani's aunt probably, came in with a taller man. He had black hair and a bit of a beard, and he definitely looked like a dad. Not like Santana's dad, who always looked so professional.

Dani jumped up and grabbed him in a hug as he came into the kitchen, where Dani and Santana had been talking. "Hey, dad!" she exclaimed, and he laughed as he hugged her back.

"Hey, Dani," he replied. "I see you're still keeping the blue." They pulled apart.

"Yeah, I really like it. It's a lot better than the blond, I think," Dani answered with a wide smile. She turned back slightly. "Oh, I hope it's okay that I have someone over. We were going to a party tonight but you kind of crashed that plan, so we came here instead."

"No, that's fine. Nice to meet you..." Dani's dad asked, looking to the Latina sitting at the barstool.

"Santana," Santana answered with a smile, standing and extending a hand. "Nice to meet you, too, Mr. Taylor."

"Please, call me Darrel," Darrel insisted with a fatherly smile that made Santana automatically smile back.

Dani and her dad got into a light conversation about school and grades while Becca got out some pasta salad and set up the table. Santana jumped up and helped her, which she thought was weird of herself, but she had this weird feeling like she had to impress. Becca just gave her a weird look, likely because she'd never met her and probably hadn't even heard of her. Santana wouldn't blame Dani for not mentioning her to her aunt. The Latina's parents had no idea that Santana had even met any new friend.

They sat around the table, Becca and Darrel next to each other with Dani across from Darrel and Santana across from Becca. It was awkward at first, with no one saying anything. Santana almost wished that she hadn't agreed to this, but somehow the thought that this was helping Dani made her glad that she had come, which was totally not like her. It wasn't like her to feel so good from making someone else feel good, but it was Dani... and well, everything changed with Dani.

"So, Santana, are you a senior, too?" Darrel suddenly asked.

Santana shook her head. "Junior."

"Oh really? Do you have an elective together then?" he asked, looking between the two girls.

"Oh, we have theater together," Santana piped up, looking at the blue haired girl next to her. Dani nodded.

"Yeah, also Santana and I are in this club at school called Glee Club," Dani told her dad quietly. He lifted an eyebrow with interest.

"Oh really? That's a singing club?" he asked. Dani nodded her affirmation. "So, you're finally out there and singing?"

Dani shrugged. "Yeah, I guess. I mean, there are a lot of amazing singers in there."

"Oh don't even. You're the best singer in there, even better than me and Rachel Berry," Santana insisted, looking at Dani, who blushed slightly. Their eyes probably stuck looking at each other for a second too long before they both looked away. Dani looked back at her dad.

"Yeah, and I've been practicing the guitar a lot, too," Dani told her dad. "I've been writing some stuff."

"Yeah? How's that going?" he asked.

"Pretty good, it's all still in the making," Dani answered. Her eyes lowered as she continued with, "I'm thinking about putting some of my lyrics to it."

"You mean some of those lyrics that I still have yet to hear?" her dad asked pointedly.

Dani looked at her dad with an amused smile. "Exactly, those lyrics."

"Well, I'm sure they're awesome. As soon as you get that song finished, I want a copy, alright?" he asked with a goofy smile, which Dani returned.

Santana couldn't help but just watch them. They were so cute, Dani especially. This was what it was like to have a real dad, one who loved you and was interested in what you were doing. One who didn't just spoil you with money and clothes to please you, but who spoiled you with smiles and hugs and encouragement. Santana hadn't ever had that. She wondered briefly if that was the reason she turned out so cold hearted like she was.

But really, was she as cold hearted as she had though she was?

DDD

Santana left after dinner. Dani was really grateful for her having been there, because Becca hadn't said anything during dinner, and afterward, it was Dani and dad time. Becca went up to her room or something, and Dani and her had stayed in the living room to hang out.

"So, that Santana girl. Does she... play for your team?" her dad asked. Dani looked up quickly, as if maybe something would indicate that her aunt had heard that from her bedroom upstairs.

Dani shrugged, but a blush that likely formed on her cheeks probably gave her away.

"Are you two dating?" her dad asked. "I understand you not wanting to discuss this with or around Becca, but I'm your dad, and I need to have this talk."

"We're not... official or anything. We're trying something. She's still mostly in the closet," Dani answered. "I guess... I'm mostly in the closet, too. But if someone asked me at school if I was gay, I'd answer with a yes."

"Are you sure about this?" he asked her suddenly.

"About what?"

"Dating a girl who doesn't want to be public? Isn't that harder on you?" he asked, his face showing the genuine concern he had for his daughter, who sighed.

"I really like her, and I know she'll eventually tell more people. She just can't tell everyone yet, because she's worried about her parents will take it. I don't blame her, after what almost happened with me. I think she just wants to wait until after high school," Dani explained.

"And where does that leave you and her? You're coming back to LA at the end of the year," her dad pointed out, raising an eyebrow.

"I know, I know. I don't know what's going to happen, dad, but we'll work something out, I'm sure. She already knows my whole situation, so she knows what she's getting herself into," Dani insisted. "Trust me."

"Alright, I trust you. Also, just for future warning since I won't be here all of the time... if you end up... like, getting really intimate with her... use protection alright? They have that right... protections for two girls?" he asked, sounding rather uncomfortable.

Dani found herself laughing and feeling carefree at that question. "Yes, dad, they do. And I'll use it... if and when that happens. I promise."

"So, why haven't you told Becca? She calls you Dani, so that's something," her dad commented.

"Because if I get kicked out of here, I'd have to go back to mom before the stuff is all settled. And, especially now, I can't leave. And Becca is a lot like mom, you know?" Dani asked, feeling uncomfortable. "I don't even know why I let her call me Dani."

"You know," her dad started, drawing the teenager's eyes to his, "you don't look like a Danielle to me. I think you would stand out more if you went by Dani with everyone."

Dani shrugged, looking down at the ground. "I guess I am used to it more."

"Just think about it, kiddo," he suggested.

"When are you leaving, dad?" Dani asked in a small voice. She deeply regretted not calling her dad in the past weeks. She really, really missed him.

"Tomorrow morning. I only had time for this quick stop, I'm heading for Boston on a business meeting," he explained. Dani nodded her understanding, but she was frowning. She really wished that her dad could stay longer.

That night, Dani lay curled up in her bed. It was really late, but she pulled out her phone and texted the Latina.

To Santana- My dad must have good Gaydar.

From Santana- Are we caught then?

To Santana- I told him what's going on. He seems to like you, though.

From Santana- That's good to know.

Dani thought for a minute, before suddenly feeling really tired.

To Santana- I'm going to head to bed. Goodnight, babe.

SSS

Babe. Babe. Babe. Santana's heart was racing and the gears in her head were turning at insane speeds. She was so scared that Dani was trying to get a lot more serious with her, but she pushed that away. Even friends called each other babe sometimes, and people were unofficially dating did it too. It wasn't weird.

Once she got that out of the way, the wordactually brought a smile to her face.

To Dani- Goodnight. (:

Babe. Babe. Babe.

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