CHAPTER 9

10 years ago

Sofia Lopez was standing in front of her daughter's new school with her arms crossed looking at her daughter.

"I don't wanna go." Santana whined.

"All the little kids like you have to go to school while their parents go to work." Her mother tried to explain to her stubborn child.

"Why?" Santana pouted.

"Well, because you'll learn a lot of things there."

"I already know how to read and that's all I need." Santana crossed her arms.

"Santana, this is not up for discussion. You're going and that's it." Sofia handed her daughter her backpack.

"But mom, I'm not going to know anyone. All my friends are in another school."

"Don't worry, you'll make new friends."

"Whatever. This blows." Santana said before walking towards her new school.

It took her while to find her classroom. When she finally found it she noticed that most of the seats in the front were taken, but she didn't care that much because she likes sitting in the back anyway. She took a sit in the center of the last row. The teacher isn't there yet, so most of the kids are talking to each other and throwing paper balls. She can't help to roll her eyes at them.

Santana has never been like the other kids. She always felt like she was different, but she didn't know why. Lucky for her she had found three friends who didn't annoy her. Ever since she was a baby her grandmother had take care of her while her parents were at work. So she spent a lot of time at her grandma's house. That's where she met her friends Lucia, Fernando and Jaime. They usually watched movies or played with Legos. But, now that she was old enough to go to school, her world was going to change. She wasn't going to spend that much time with her grandma and friends anymore. She was only allowed to go visit them on the weekends and only for a couple of hours.

Oh my God, this is going to be a long day. These kids are so annoying. She thought while she watched her classmates. Then she noticed the blonde girl sitting next to her left. She was reading a book.

"How can you read with all this noise?" She asked the blonde.

The girl turn her head to look at her, and she almost gasped when she saw a pair of beautiful hazel eyes looking at her. The blonde was so pretty. She looked like an angel.

"Oh, I don't know. I just tune them out." The blonde smiled.

"Well, I wish I could do that. They're driving me crazy." She earned a chuckle from the blonde. She likes her already. She could tell she wasn't anything like those dumb kids.

"I'm Quinn." The blonde smiled at Santana.

"Nice to meet you, Quinn. I'm Santana."

"You too. That's a pretty name." She said closing her book and giving the Latina her full attention.

"Thanks. Yours too."

"So, tell me, Santana. How do you like school so far?"

"I hate it. They're so annoying." She said pointing at her classmates. The blonde giggled.

"Yeah, I know what you mean." She sighed.

"But, now that I met you, I hate it a little bit less." She winked at the blonde making her blush.

xXxxxXx

Present

Quinn and Santana had been officially dating for two weeks. They stayed at Quinn's house for a couple of days, but Santana's mom wasn't so pleased with the girls staying there alone, so she demanded that the girls stayed at her house.

Sofia, Santana's mom, has known Quinn since she was little. Little Quinn was always running around the house playing with Santana. They were inseparable. And she was so cute and adorable that it's not surprise that Sofia got attached to her. She could dare to say that she loves Quinn like a daughter. She saw Santana and Quinn drift apart, which sadden her, but she always hoped that they'd work out whatever happened between them.

Quinn always feels welcomed whenever they are at Santana's house, so she was thrilled to stay there until her mom came back. Sofia was always so good to her. She couldn't help to wonder if that was going to change once Sofia founds out that she dating her daughter.

"So, what do you want to do today, babe?" Santana had her head on Quinn's chest. Her hand was caressing Quinn's stomach under her shirt.

"Hmm… I don't know." Quinn had her eyes closed while she playing with Santana's hair. "Can we just stay like this?"

"Yeah." Santana loved being with Quinn like this.

"Do you want to go the movies? " Santana asked a couple of minutes later. "We can make out if the movie is too boring."

"Oh, I like the way you think. Let's go."

xXxxxXx

They got to the movie theater, and Santana was buying the tickets while Quinn was in line to buy pop corn and sodas. It was almost her turn when someone tapped her on the shoulder. She turned around and saw Brittany looking at her in a way she has never seen before. She was looking at her with disdain.

"Hi, Quinnie." There was hostility in Brittany's voice.

"Hi, Brittany."

"You're here with Santana, right?"

"Umm… Yeah." Quinn furrowed her eyebrows.

"Well, don't get too attached to her, because I'm getting her back."

"Excuse me?" Quinn was startled.

"She loves me, not you. She will never love you the way she loves me. It's just a matter of time before she realizes that."

And just like that Quinn's insecurities came back to her. She couldn't believe what was happening. What the hell happened with the sweet Brittany she loved?

"You're wrong!" Quinn was starting to get angry.

"Am I? Have you slept with her yet?"

Quinn looked down at the floor and didn't answer. Brittany smirked.

"That's what I thought. I'm the only one who can make her feel good. You know, after our fight I realized that I was wrong. I should've given her some time. Now all I have to do I apologize and she'll come back to me. I know she will. I just have to wait until she gets bored with you. What does she sees in you anyway?" After getting the reaction she was looking for Quinn, she decided that her job was done.

Quinn couldn't speak. There was a lump in her throat. And she was pissed.

"Well, Quinnie. Enjoy your movie. And enjoy the little time you have left with Santana. Bye." Brittany blew her a kiss.

Quinn really wanted to slap Brittany, but she couldn't move. She didn't even noticed her girlfriend walking towards her.

"Did you bought me my candies, babe?" Santana sensed something was going on. "Quinn?"

Quinn turned around with tears in her eyes.

"Are you ok? What happened?" Santana look worriedly at her girlfriend.

"I just ran into Brittany."

"Oh. What did she say that got you like this?"

"Nothing. Let's just buy your candy and go watch the movie." Quinn didn't want to upset her girlfriend and tried to pretend everthing was fine.

"Please, Quinn. Tell me what she said."

"She said that…" she gulped and tried to keeping talking without crying. "you love her more than me. That it was just a matter of time before you get bored with me, and went back with her." She couldn't hold it any longer and started to cry.

"That bitch!" Santana wrapped her girlfriend in her arms trying to calm her down. "Don't believe anything of that, honey." She kissed her forehead. "Come on, let's go home." Santana took her hand and led her to the parking lot.

xXxxxXx

The ride home was silent. Santana waited until Quinn was more calmed to talk about the Brittany thing. She was grateful her mom wasn't at home. They were lying in bed, Quinn was staring at the ceiling and Santana was lying on her side looking at Quinn.

"You know it's not true, right? Everything that Brittany told you." She tried to reassure Quinn.

"Yeah." Quinn responded, still staring at the ceiling.

"I mean it, Quinn. I … I love you."

Quinn turned her head to look at the Latina, who was smiling at her. "I love you, too." Quinn smiled back.

This was the first time they said that they love each other in a romantic way. They have said it before, but back then they were just friends. Now it was completely different.

"Can I ask you something?" Quinn was still looking at Santana.

"Sure."

"Why you don't want to have sex with me?"

"What?" Santana furrowed her eyebrows. "I do want to have sex with you."

"So, what's the problem?" Quinn asked bluntly.

"Are you serious? I mean, we've only been dating for like two weeks. I don't want to rush things." This topic totally got Santana by surprise.

"So, it's not because I'm inexperienced, right?"

"Of course not. Why would you even say that?" Then Santana realized that Brittany must have said something about that. "This is because of Brittany, isn't it?"

"No."

"Yeah, right." She hated how Brittany messed with Quinn's head. "Look, it's not like I'm that experienced either, I mean, the only girl I've ever slept with is Brittany. Granted, I've slept with a couple of guys but sleeping with someone you have feelings for is different. It's better. I want our first time to be special. So stop worrying about that, ok?" She slowly ran her fingers down Quinn''s cheek.

"Ok." Quinn smiled. "I don't think I've ever seen that side of Britt."

"Yeah. I've only seen it twice. It's fucking scary, and that's coming from me."

"I know!" Quinn giggled.

"You know, I'll go all Lima Heights on her if she ever tries to hurt you again, either physically or mentally."

"You're my knight in shining armor, aren't you?" Quinn smiled.

Santana cupped her face. "Yes, I am." She leaned closer and gently kissed her girlfriend. "Since our movie date got ruined, do you want to go out to grab a bite?"

"Sure. And we can watch a movie when we come back. I wants to get my cuddle on." Quinn winked.

Santana laughed. "Oh my God, you're spending too much time with me, babe." She leaned in and gave her a peck on her lips.

xXxxxXx

They were plopped down on Santana's big couch watching a movie Quinn picked. They only watched the first fifteen minutes of the movie and then they started making out. Santana was straddling Quinn. She had her arms around the blonde's neck and she was placing kisses all over her face. Quinn had her hands firmly grasping the Latina's ass. Santana's lips finally met Quinn's. The kiss started slow and gentle. Then Santana's tongue slid across Quinn's bottom lip asking for permission. Quinn parted her lips slightly. Their tongues started to massage each other. They were so into the kiss that neither of them heard the car pulling in the driveway nor the front door opening.

"My God!"

Santana pulled away from Quinn when she heard her mother's voice. Both girls were frozen. Santana saw her mother walking towards them.

Oh my God. My mother just caught me making out with a girl. This is it. She's going to throw me out. This can't be happening. What am I going to do? I'm so fucked.