CHAPTER 8

"So, would you do me the honor to go out in a date with me, Quinn Fabray?" Santana asked Quinn, who opened her eyes and looked at Santana, with surprise on her face.

"A date? In public?"

"Yup. Are you ashamed of me or something?" Santana sat up straight and turned around to face Quinn.

"Of course not, but I thought you didn't want to come out yet." Quinn said hesitantly.

"Well, it's not like we're going to make out in front of everyone. They don't have to know we're on date. If that's ok with you."

"In that case, yes. I'd like to go out with you, Santana Lopez." Quinn smiled.

"I'm going to blow your mind, Fabray." She winked.

"I can't wait."

"So, take me home so I can change and plan our date. And then I'll pick you up."

"Can I ask where are you taking me?"

"It's a surprise." Santana said with a smirk on her face.

xXxxxXx

A couple of hours later Santana was on Quinn's door ringing the bell. After a few minutes Quinn opened the door. When Santana saw her she couldn't helped to gasp. Even though she was wearing a pair of tight jeans and a gray fitted v-neck long sleeve shirt, she still looked stunning.

"Hi." Quinn smiled.

"Hi." Santana couldn't stop looking at Quinn.

"I didn't know where we were going, so I decided to wear something simple." She winked at Santana.

"You look great. "

"Thanks. You too." Quinn blushed a little.

Santana was wearing a pair of black skinny jeans, a black tank top with a white jacket on top.

"Thanks. So, let's go." Santana grabbed Quinn's hand and lead her to her car. She opened the door for her, and then she hopped on the driver's seat.

"Are you going to tell me where are we going?"

"Yes and no. We are going to two places. The first is Breadstix and the second is a surprise." She winked at Quinn.

"So, Breadstix?"

"Hell yeah. There's no place like Breadstix."

"Oh God." Quinn chuckled. "Can I have a hint about the second place?"

"Hmm… the only thing I can tell you is that we're going to have dessert there."

"Now I'm curious. I'm sure I'll love it."

"I hope you will."

They got to Breadstix and sat at Santana's favorite table. Quinn ordered a Cobb salad with extra bacon and iced tea, and Santana ordered Spaghetti Bolognese and iced tea as well. While they were waiting for their food they talk about random stuff until Quinn abruptly changed the subject.

"I need to ask you something. I don't want to ruin our date but I have to ask."

"Ok. Ask away."

"Do you still have feelings for Brittany?" Quinn was hesitant, but she decided to go for it.

"Honestly, I do. As you said, I can't forget her overnight. But I don't love her the same way I used to. I've moved on." Santana tried to be as honest as possible. She wanted to build a relationship with Quinn, and the only way to do it is by being honest.

"So, you don't want her back, right?"

"No. I don't think so. There's only one girl I want and she's sitting right in front of me."

"I'm sorry for asking that. I just don't want to ruin our friendship, you're too important to me."

"Don't worry, I understand. That's why I didn't tell you I liked you before." Santana smiled at Quinn.

Their food finally arrived and they went back to talk about random stuff while they were eating. After they finished eating Santana paid the bill and they went back to Santana's car to go to the second place.

XXxxxXx

After a 30 minute drive they got to their destination. When they were getting into the parking lot Quinn saw a sign "Welcome to Cedar Woods". You could see the woods to the left of the parking lot and a couple of cabins to the right. Santana parked the car and turn off the ignition.

"You're going to murder me, aren't you? That's why you brought me to the woods, to bury my body." Quinn teased.

"Oh, no! How did you figured out my evil plans?" She shook her fist at Quinn. "It doesn't matter, I'm still going to kill you." Both girls laughed.

They both got off the car and Santana opened her trunk to get a cooler out and a blanket.

"Do you like it?" Santana asked Quinn while they were walking out of the parking lot and into the woods.

"Yes, it's beautiful. Do you come here often?"

"Yes. I like to come here to clear my mind. My parents bought a cabin but they hardly ever come, so I can come here whenever I want to." Santana smiled at Quinn. "This spot looks perfect."

She put the blanket on the ground, gesture Quinn to sit down. She put the cooler on her right side and opened it. But she didn't took anything out to add a little suspense.

"I can't wait to see what we're having for dessert."

"Well, you're in for a treat." Santana started to take the desserts one by one, and she placed them on the blanket. "So, we have Lemon mousse, strawberry cheesecake and arroz con leche, which means rice with milk."

"They all look delicious." Quinn said in awe. "Did you make them?"

"Yes. I wasn't sure which one you would like so I made sure I had options." She gave Quinn a sheepish smile

"Aw, thanks. You're spoiling me." Quinn looked at all the desserts again, trying to decide wich one to eat first. "They all look amazing."

"Thanks. So, which one do you want to try first?" she gave Quinn a spoon.

"Hmm… the one with the rice."

"Arroz con leche. My mom taught me how to make it when I was younger. It's really good."

When Quinn tasted it her face lighted up. "Oh my God, it's so good."

"Told you." Santana beamed with pride.

They ate all the desserts and Santana put the leftovers back in the cooler. Santana lay down, and Quinn did the same, except she rested her head on Santana's stomach.

"Oh God, I'm so full. But I regret nothing."

"That's my girl. I'm glad you liked them." Santana started playing with Quinn's short hair. "You know, I've never brought anyone here before." She said shyly.

"In that case, I'm flattered. I'm glad you asked me out." Quinn felt like her heart was about to explode with happiness.

"Me too. And I'm glad you confessed you liked me." She laughed.

"Can I ask you something?"

"You ask too many questions, Fabray. But I don't mind."

"How did you know you were gay?"

"Hmm… When I started to have feelings for Brittany, I guess. I used to think I was bisexual or something though, but then I fell for her and I realized that I never had those kinds of feelings towards any of the guys I hooked up with."

"Oh. I'm still trying to figure out that part of me. At first I freaked out and tried to ignore it because of the way I was raised, but then I thought of how my family abandoned me when I got pregnant, so I said screw it, I'm following my religion in my own way. I know God loves me the way I am."

"I'm glad you think that way, and you don't have to choose any label right now. Love is love. All you have to do is follow your heart."

"I think my heart chose wisely."

"Now is my turn to ask you something." She paused. "Quinn Fabray, would you like to be my girlfriend?"

"I don't know. I'll think about it." Quinn said playfully.

"Think fast because the offer expires in 5… 4 … 3… "

"Yes! Of course I want to be your girlfriend. You're mine now, Lopez."

"And you're mine, Fabray."

xXxxxXx

Santana pulled over on Quinn's driveway. They both got out of the car and Santana walked Quinn to the door. When they got to the door Quinn turned around to face Santana.

"Thank you for an amazing day." Quinn had a dreamy smile on her face. She still couldn't believe that Santana was actually her girlfriend.

"Anything to make my girlfriend happy." Santana kissed Quinn on the cheek.

"I like the way that sounds." Quinn put her arms around Santana's waist.

"Me too." Santana leaned to kiss Quinn, this time on the lips. It was a chaste kiss, but it was enough to send sparks into both girls.

"Do you want to stay tonight? We can watch movies." Quinn offered.

"I don't know."

Now it was Quinn's turn to kiss Santana.

"Come on, you can't leave your brand new girlfriend alone." She said pouting.

"Ok. But I'll pick the movie."

"Deal. No zombies though." Quinn said while she opened the door.

"Ugh! You're boring."

Quinn sat on the couch while Santana put the movie on the DVD player. Santana sat next to the blonde and rested her head on her shoulder. Quinn slid her arm behind Santana's back to hold her. They stayed like that for the rest of the movie.