Firstly, I'm sooooo sorry for the delay. I've had a hectic few weeks at work and any time I've been at home I've been a total zombie.
I'm not super happy with this chapter but I really wanted to get something up today :(
In response to iconicplatonic about the POV of the story. I totally get what you mean, I've had similar issues with fics I've read. To be honest, I wrote it like this because I thought it would be the easiest way to write thoughts & feelings of the girls. I do try my best to make it obvious whose POV it is by what they're saying, but it's not always possible to do. Hopefully you still like the story though and continue to read :)
In regards to my grammar, it's been years since i've written anything like this. I did a science degree where report writing and grammar was easy so I'm sorry if it's totally horrible. I am also half asleep while writing most of the time and have no one reading my work before posting so apologies.
I already have ideas for the next chapter so hopefully that will be up in the next couple of days.
Don't be too harsh on this chapter!
Santana POV
Bailey has been sick this entire week. He was getting better but i'd had to take the week off work. The only upside is that it's Thanksgiving tomorrow so there wasn't a lot of work to do anyway since most of the partners took the week off. Dani came over most nights to check on us and she stayed a couple more times. I have to admit, there were few things better than waking up in her arms.
She was flying home to spend Thanksgiving with her family this afternoon though so I wouldn't get to see her for the rest of the week. I was enjoying my first morning coffee when I felt her wrap her arms around me and kiss my cheek.
"Good morning" she said
"Mmm. Morning. How'd you sleep" I put my mug down and pulled her in to my lap.
"As usual, perfectly." She kissed my lips then nuzzled my neck.
"You want some breakfast?"
"Maybe just some coffee. I need to go to the studio before the airport." She picks up my coffee and sips it.
"Are you excited to see your family?" I ask her.
"I am, it's been a few months. I used to see them a lot when I was in LA. Have you decided whether you're going tomorrow?" My family is getting together for Thanksgiving but with Bailey being so sick, I wasn't sure I wanted to go.
"I'll see how he is feeling tonight and then decide. I already told my mom that I probably wouldn't make it." I gesture for her to get out of my lap so I can get us more coffee.
"I hope you go, I don't want you to be alone for thanksgiving"
"I'll have Bailey"
"You know what I mean"
"I know, it's just going to be too hard. You've seen how he is, he's grumpy and I think the amount of people is just going to make it worse. Plus, I don't really want to take him out in the cold."
"I know but it's Thanksgiving"
"When he wakes up, I'll ask what he wants to do."
"Good idea. I'm gonna go grab a shower, I need to leave soon."
"Noooooo" I say grabbing her hand and giving her my best puppy dog eyes.
"Awww are you gonna miss me?" She leans down so she's right in front of my face
"Maybe a little." She kisses me.
"I'll be back Monday"
"That's five whole days!" I say incredulously
"You're too cute" she says mocking me
"Yeah yeah. Go have a shower, I'm gonna check on Bailey" I wave her away.
Dani left not long after her shower and some cuddles with Bailey and I. He seems a bit more chipper this morning so I think we'll probably end up at my parents' tomorrow.
I'm midway through my laundry when Dani texts me.
From Dani:
Just got to the airport, hope you're having a good day. I'll call you tonight xo
To Dani:
Have a safe flight superstar x
I spent the rest of the day getting my housework done since we were going to be out all day tomorrow. She had only been gone half a day but by the time Dani calls me, I'm already wishing it was Monday.
"Hey baby"
"Hey, how was your flight?"
"Good, I read during most of it so it seemed super quick"
"That's good. Are your family excited to see you?" I wasn't sure if they knew about us, but I found myself curious now that she was there.
"Yeah my little brother has grown like a foot since I last saw him, I swear, he's not really my little brother anymore."
"I have the same problem with my niece, if she grows anymore she'll be towering over me in no time. How old is he?"
"He's 15. Is the little man feeling any better?"
"Yeah he's a lot better. I already decided we'll go tomorrow. He'll be upset if he misses out on a day of the whole family, he doesn't get to see them all together very often."
"Good, I'm glad you're going. Is it silly that I miss you already?"
"Nope. I miss you too. I spent the entire day cleaning so I didn't have to think about the fact I won't see you until next week and now I'm exhausted."
"Aww why don't you try to sleep, then we'll be one day closer. My mom wants me to help her get ready for tomorrow but I wanted to call and say hi"
"Mmkay. Have fun with your family tomorrow."
"You too baby. Have sweet dreams"
"I'll try. Good night"
"Night"
I hang up the phone, realizing it's about time I tell my family about Dani properly. They know I've been seeing someone but I try to avoid letting them in on my dating life unless I think it's going somewhere. The butterflies she gives me every day make me think she could be the one. I fall asleep that night with thoughts of us in the future running through my mind.
I was sitting in my office at home on Friday afternoon finalising reports that my boss suddenly decided he wanted by tomorrow. I'm pissed off, not only because he wants this done but he has also requested that I work tomorrow because he's leaving Sunday to go on his annual skiing trip. I'm not sure that should mean I work Saturday but whatever. Poor Bailey gets to come to work with me because my parents are leaving to go to Florida first thing in the morning. I decide to take a break and go out to get some coffee when I realise someone is knocking on my door. I had music playing so hopefully they hadn't been there long. I open the door and stop suddenly.
"What are you doing here?" I'm struck with déjà vu as I say that.
"Is that any way to greet your girlfriend?"
I pull her inside and kiss her hard and she melts in to my kiss.
As we pull apart, I repeat my question.
"I missed you." She answers.
"What about your family?"
"I can go back if you'd prefer?"
"No way, you're not going anywhere!" I pull her back and kiss her again.
"Mmm yep definitely missed you" she says
"Good. I was about to get some coffee, you wanna come with?"
"Yes please. Where's Bailey?" She looks around the apartment.
"At my mom's, he was enjoying playing with the cousins so I left him so I could get some work done. I have to go to work tomorrow" I pout and grab her hand as we leave.
"On a Saturday?"
"Yep, asshole boss thinks we need to catch up before he goes away for a month for the holidays."
"That sucks. And here I was thinking we'd get to spend another weekend together."
"I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you"
"You better" She says as we get in to the waiting elevator.
When we step on to the sidewalk, paparazzi surround us and start shouting
"Dani!"
"Is this your new girlfriend?"
"What happened with you and Becca?"
"Are you still friends?"
Dani grabs hold of me and pulls me down the street. A couple of them are still following us but Dani doesn't say anything. We run across the road just as the lights go green, leaving the paparazzi on the other side. Dani slows down a little and then starts ranting.
"Seriously?! Most days I can walk around without being bothered and the one day I decide to walk hand in hand with my girlfriend out of the building they have to be there. I'm so sorry San"
"Babe, relax, it's fine, I told you" I stop and get her to face me
"I know, I just really don't want to screw this up" She gestures between us. I pull her in to a hug.
"You're not gonna screw this up. Besides, even if you did, it's not going to be over something that's out of your control, okay?"
"Okay" She nods then kisses me.
"Let's get this coffee so we can go home and snuggle"
"Deal" She says grinning.
We're lying on the couch when I decide to tackle the thing that's been on my mind since we went for coffee earlier.
"Babe?"
"Yeah?"
"Who's Becca?" Dani sits up from her place and looks at me.
"Becca?"
"Yeah, the paparazzi said her name earlier. They were asking about the two of you."
"She's my ex."
"I figured that much" I say, trying not to sound irritated.
"She was the last serious relationship I had. We were on and off for a while, which I guess is why they keep bringing her up. "
"How long were you together?" I ask, not sure I want to know the answer.
"We were on and off for about 3 years all up." Oh
"What happened?"
"We never worked. We kept trying to push for something that wasn't there. We got together when I first got signed so she was there for all the big moments, it was comfortable, which I guess is why I kept going back. She wasn't the nicest person to be with." I relax slightly at this admission.
"Do you guys still talk?"
"She tries to get in contact every few months but most of the time I don't answer. It's easier that way."
"Am I going to need to fight her for you?" I joke which makes her smile.
"I would actually enjoy seeing that, but no, I'm done with that part of my life. I like this new chapter." She says and leans forward to kiss me.
"Me too" I say.
We settle back on the couch beside each other holding hands while her free hand runs up and down my arm.
"What time do you need to go to work tomorrow?"
"Not until 10 but I need to go and get Bailey from my mom's early because they need to be at the airport by 8:30"
"He's going to work with you?"
"Yeah, Michelle is still at her in-laws so it's too hard to find someone else."
"I can watch him"
"What?" I say moving to look directly at her face
"Don't sound so shocked. Remember what happened last time I offered?" She grins cheekily
"I know. I just meant, I hadn't really thought about that as an option."
"Why not? We get along. I promise not to fill him up with sugar before you get home."
"Really? You haven't really watched him alone before; he's not always so sweet and innocent"
"Of course. I love that kid. We'll be fine."
"That would make tomorrow run smoother, I can get everything at work done easier without him there" I say thinking out loud.
"Then it's settled."
"Thank you." I squeeze her hand.
"Anything for you" Dani says kissing me sweetly.
As she goes to pull away, I bring her back, kissing her more demandingly while snaking my hands around to her back. She responds to my kiss and moves so that she's straddling me, our kisses becoming more intense.
Dani moans in to the kiss as I move my hand up under her shirt to caress her bare skin. After a few more minutes of this, we both pull back for air, gazing in to each other's eyes, arousal clearly present.
"Bedroom?" I ask her
She jumps up and drags me towards my bedroom. When we get there she stops, letting go of my hand and turns back towards me. I can tell by the way she's looking at me that the confidence she felt a few minutes ago has faltered slightly.
"Come here" I say putting my hand out for her again.
She takes my hand and walks back to me staring down at our joined hands.
"We can wait, we don't have to do anything tonight" She looks up at me when I say this, surprise on her face.
"I don't want to wait. Do you?" I chuckle at this.
"I didn't want to wait in the first place, remember?" She laughs along with me and I can tell she's more relaxed again now.
She moves closer to me wrapping her arms around me nestling herself in to my neck.
"I want us to take the next step. I thought about this a lot while I was away."
"You spent your family time thinking about us getting it on?" I smirk at her
She looks up and pinches me softly.
"No, smartass, I know we've only known each other a short time but you're really important to me, you and Bailey. I really want this to work." I kiss her once she stops talking.
"Me too" She snuggles back in to my neck.
We stand there holding each other for a few minutes when Dani starts kissing my neck. She makes her way up and along my jawline before capturing my lips. As our kiss starts to heat up again, I move us back towards my bed. I climb backwards on to the bed so I'm kneeling in front of her, not breaking our kiss. My hands start moving all over her and I pull her shirt up and over her head. I stare down, taking in her perfect body.
"You're so beautiful" I tell her
She kisses me again and kneels on the bed with me, starting to undo my pants. I lean back from the kiss and pull my top off throwing it on the floor. Dani helps me out of my pants so I'm left in my bra and panties.
"You're wearing too much." I say while starting to pull her pants off for her.
When we come back together, our hands are all over each other, trying to touch every inch.
I lay her back on the bed and start kissing my way down her body. She moans softly as I get to her stomach, my hands running over the outside of her bra.
She sits herself up to take off her bra and I don't think I've ever been more nervous or excited for something in my life.