A/N So, this was wanted so here it is. Sorry if its horrible I wrote it at a hospital.
The next day when Rachel stepped outside her door she was surprised to see Santana's car in her driveway. The Latina was sitting on the hood of her car, two cups in her hands.
"Santana, what are you doing here?" Rachel asked as she walked over.
"I thought I'd give you a ride. You know since you are my best friend and all." Santana held one of the cups out.
Rachel took the cup from her, "Are you sure? Being seen with me will damage your reputation."
"Rachel, I'm a Cheerio. Nothing will ruin my rep. Now, get in." Santana grinned as she climbed in the drivers seat. Chewing her lip, Rachel got in. Sensing her worry Santana rubbed her arm, "Stop worying. It'll be okay. Just relax and drink your coffee."
"Thanks Tana."
Santana had Cheerios practice, but Rachel always came early when she had a song to sing. The diva was giving Brad and the band the song she and Santana would sing later in the week. She and Santana hadn't practise singing together yet and still had to divide the lyrics.
As students began to arrive Rachel remembered she had to stop at her locker. She walked past Finn, who tried to get her attention, but she brushed him off with a quick, "We will speak later, Finn." It wasn't that she didn't want to talk to him, she was just in a rush.
Digging in her locker for the book she needed, Rachel froze when she saw Karofsky and Azimo walking towards her, Karofsky with a red slushie. As he approached she squeezed her eyes shut hoping to avoid the burning sensation the syrup gave her.
"What do you think you're doing Karofsky?" Santana's voice made her open her eyes. The Latina was standing in front of her, with the slushie in her hand.
"Giving the geek a present. Why do you want the honor?"
Rachel's heart skipped a beat, thinking her friend would slushie her to keep her reputation.
"No. No one slushies Rachel anymore." Santana said.
"What did you soay?"
"You heard me. Rachel Berry is off limits."
The halls got quiet and everyone was staring at them. Rachel leaned forward to whisper, "Santana, it's okay."
"You can't be serious. You really want us to stop slushing this-"
"You will stop. If I find out one of you dumb jocks even thought of slushing Rachel then I will make your life a living." Santana said darkly. Seeing Karofsky lean down she threw the slushie in his face. Karofsky immediately started to rub at his eyes.
"Aw, does that sting? Well it's not a comparison to what will happen if anyone slushies her."
Karofsky looked like he wanted to protest, but thought better of it and walked off with Azimo. Everyone in the crowd started to move again, only after Santana gave them a hard glare. The Latina turned to her friend, "You okay?"
Rachel nodded, "I am fine, but you did not have to do that."
"I know how that feels and I don't want you feeling that cold sting anymore."
Brittany popped up beside Santana, "San, you didn't text me yesterday." She had that pout on her face.
"Sorry, B. Rachel and I were working on our song." Santana said. When Brittany just stared at her Santana asked, "What?"
"You called her Rachel."
"Yeah. So?"
"You always call her mean names. You never call her by her name."
"Yesterday I remembered how much Rachel used to mean to me and I decided if I want that back I have to treat her like a best friend should."
A hurt look flashed across the blonde's face, "You-I'm not your best friend anymore?"
"No, no." Santana shook her head quickly. "Remembe rhow you, me and Quinn were all best friends?" Brittany nodded and Santana continued, "Well now you and Racahel are both my best friends."
"So, I can talk to her more now?" Brittany asked excitedly.
Santana chuckled but nodded, "Yeah, Britts."
"Can we all go to the movies tonight? Lord Tubbington told me about-"
Artie came up and took Brittany's hand, "Brittany, you said you'd meet me at my locker remember?"
"Oh! I'm sorry Artie. I was talking to Santana and Rachel." Brittany apologized.
The bell rang and Artie pulled the dancer off to their class.
Santana growled, "Every time! Whenever we're about to make plans he shows up!"
Rachel rubbed her arm lightly, "I'm sorry, Tana."
Santana shook her head, "Come on. We're gonna be late."
Santana and Rachel had the first class together, but didn't have another class together until after lunch. Rachel quickly noticed that no one had spoken a rude and insulting word to her since the incident with Karofsky.
Quinn was in her class right before lunch and all through the class she would catch the blonde looking at her. It made her nervous and it seemed even if she glanced at the blonde she'd meet her eyes.
After class Rachel hurried out of the room to escape those hazel eyes, but she felt someone grab her arm and drag her into the bathroom.
"What do you have on Santana?" Quinn asked.
"W-What?" Rachel stuttered, taken back by Quinn's accusation.
"Santana has declared you aren't okay to freely slushie and Brittany told me you are her and Santana's new 'best friend.' The only way those would happen is if you found something out and you're blackmailing her."
"I am not blackmailing Santana! Santana and I used to be close but something happened and we drifted apart. Yesterday we deicded that we both want that relationship back."
"Look Stubbles, even if that's true she's just using you. Ever since Artie started keeping Brittany's attention Santana's been lonely. She's using you to fill the voice and as soon as she gets B back you'll be dropped and slushied." Quinn grinned as she saw fear appear in the diva's eyes. She turned and walked out leaving Rachel alone in the bathroom.
Quinn's word had Rachel's head spinning. She wanted to believe Quinn was lying but it was really hard when she was partially right. Santana did say Brittany hasn't spent much time with her since Artie started dating her. Eventually she decided she didn't care. It would be nice to get her best friend back, even if she might lose her again.
When the diva walked into the cafeteria she immediately spotted Santana sitting with Artie and Brittany. The Latina waved her over and Rachel made her way to the seat next to her.
"Hey Tiny," Santana said, her voice having a light, playful tone instead of the usual harsh and cruel tone.
"Well, Glee should be interesting." Artie said.
"Got something you want to say?" Santana challenged.
"No. But no one would ever expect you two to be friends."
As Brittany started talking about something, Santana was distracted. She saw this look in Rachel's eyes and it worried her. She lightly touched Rachel's lower back and whispered, "You okay?"
"I'm okay." Rachel lied, Santana knew it.
"Star."
"I will tell you later okay?" Rachel crumbled under the nickname, but refused to get into the conversation in public.
By the last peroid Santana still hadn't figure out what was wrong with Rachel. She could tell something was upsetting the tiny brunette, but Rachel refused to talk about it. So, the walk to Glee was a quiet one. Santana's arm was drapped around the smaller girls shoulder and Rachel was shoulder to shoulder with Santana.
The duo walked in the room and immediately felt every eye on them.
"Um, Rach." Fine started, "Why are you two so close together?"
"Santana and Rachel are best friends." Brittany commented from Artie's lap.
"Wait, you really got Karofsky to back off Rachel?" Mike asked.
"Yeah. No one slushies Rachel anymore."
Quinn gave Rachel a look and the smile vanished from her face. Santana noticed and frowned, "Wait. Quinn said something to you didn't she?"
"No." Rachel said, refusing to meet either girls eyes.
"Don't lie to me, Star. You've been upset since lunch."
"So what if I said something to her. It's not like you haven't said worse to her."
"Back off Fabray!"
"Or what Lopez?"
"I will ends you."
Mr. Schue walkedl in, late as usual, "Girls is there a problem?"
"No." Santana said, "Quinn's just being a bi-"
"Tana!" Rache interrupted, "She isn't worth it. Let's just sit down okay?"
The club watched as Santana nodded and the two girls sat together in the back row.
After Glee (and many questions from the Glee Club) Rachel and Santana climbed into the Latina's car. Rachel waited for the car to start but when she looked at her friend she found brown eyes looking back at her. "What?"
"Quinn said something about me didn't she?" Santana asked, already knowing the answer." Rachel nodded and Santana sighed, "Look, I know I'm not the best person-"
"She said you were using me."
"What?"
Rachel looked down at her lap, "She said I was just your replacement. Brittany isn't around and you are keeping me around until she is back and then I will be back to getting slushie facials."
"That's not going to happen. Look, if Brittany comes around more often great, but that won't end our relationship. You're stuck with me Star."
Rachel smiled, "I knew it couldn't be true!"
"Lets hit Breadstix. Your treat." Santana grinned and Rachel laughed.