Santana's POV:

Trouble came in the form of Dani's ex girlfriend, fiance, whatever. It was two or three weeks since we'd had that conversation on the phone that had undoubtedly seen our relationship develop from friendship to something else, even though the both of us had been aware of the mutual attraction from the beginning, it was the most sexual we had ever been with each other and I waited, impatiently for the both of us to hang out again, just to see if anything was different between us. Though, both of us were extremely busy and that day still hadn't come yet so I made her promise to keep Friday evening all for me, telling her to stay over at my place whilst my parents were away. I didn't really have any expectations, keeping my mind wide open to allow anything and everything to happen, so long as she was comfortable and happy. But before Friday could come, we still had four more days of school to get through and the encounter with Lilly that could get Dani locked up. Either way, the secret that we had nurtured and cared for and protected was exposed, seriously for the first time and with Dani frozen in fear, I knew that it was my job to save the situation.

It was last thing on Friday and I had Calculus with Dani again. She was midway through a lecture and I tried to pay attention rather than think of my excitement for the evening ahead. Cuddling, kissing and who knows what else with the woman that had so quickly become the object of my affection. "Earth to Santana" she said to me and I looked at her as she stood at the front of my desk, arm outstretched to receive my homework. "I'm sorry... daydreaming" I mouthed back to her and she just gave me that adorable, dimpled smile that made me melt inside ever so slightly, she was truly an absolute sweetheart. The door bursted open before she could make it back to her desk and that dashing smile that I adored disappeared to a blank although slightly panicked stare as she took in the face of the classroom intruder. "What are you doing here?" she asked and my head turned to look at the door in time with everyone else. Lilly. "Why I'm here for you of course... sweetheart." she said, stumbling drunk into the classroom. "I'm her fiance" she announced to the class as a whole and I saw Dani look my way briefly, a silent call for help only I couldn't be her saviour this time, Lilly knew me as someone other than Dani's student and I couldn't risk her recognising me. Drunk, she waltzed up to Dani, trying to kiss her depsite Dani moving away, pushing her off, telling her to stop. "She said stop, dude", one of the guys said, getting up out of his chair and pulling Lilly away from Dani. I worried my lip between teeth, telling myself over and over not to cause a scene, not to protect her even though it was only my instinct to do so. "Been cheating on me with that stupid bitch that I saw at your place?" Lilly asked Dani, shouting at her. Kids dispersed, leaving the classroom to get security, the principal, anyone. I sat there knowingly. She was referring to me. People of a much higher power than anyone in the room pushed their way through the door, watching and restraining Lilly, trying to remove her when her eyes found mind. I lowered my gaze and it only seemed to confirm everything in her mind. "Her" she said, pointing at me before looking up at the principal. "Danielle has been sleeping with her" she said before she was pulled out of the room and towards the offices. "Everyone, go home" the principal said and I grabbed my bag, trying to be first out. "Not you Miss Lopez" he said, gesturing for me to stay in my place, I looked at Dani and the tears rolling down her cheeks and knew that I had to make everything better for her.

Me and Dani were marched to the offices where they were holding Lilly. "Okay... Santana, I'm going to need you to tell me whether these allegations are.. true or not" I was asked by someone I didn't know. "They aren't" I said confidently, looking at everyone square in the eyes. Regardless of the relationship that me and Dani shared, we hadn't slept together and I wouldn't admit to something I hadn't done, obviously. "Yes they are" Lilly spat and I looked at her blankly with my eyebrows slightly raised. God, I wished that we were sleeping together, but we absolutely, 100% were not. "Every time I go to Dani's house, she's there" Lilly continued and everyone looked at me for an explanation. "That's right... there are occasions where I have been in Miss Harper's house" I nodded, Dani looking at me, horrified. "But not for the reasons you're suggesting" I said, looking up at the men in suits. "Miss Harper has a roommate... Her roommate is my best friend, there are occasions where Miss Harper has been there when I have, but that's inevitable, right? It's not like I'm there to hang out with her, in fact, we barely ever talk besides 'hello' and 'goodbye', I'm there to hang out with my best friend and I didn't think that, that was a problem" I argued and the men in suits shrugged. "Of course it isn't, if it's true... If was was all it was, why is Miss Harper crying?" they asked, turning to look at Dani. She was upset, frustrated, angry. "I'm crying because my asshole ex cheated on me and continues to make my life a living hell. My relationship with Santana is a professional one, nothing more and nothing less. Her and Jase are close and of course, he can have whoever there, as can I" she confirmed my story and I sighed, relieved. "Okay... you can both leave, I'll have the police deal with her" someone said, gesturing to Lilly. "What, why?" the girl spat and the man laughed. "You showed up here without good authority, it's illegal to enter the premises without reason to do so" he said but I didn't catch the rest, making a swift exit.

I hardly knew what to do now, knowing that above everything, I wanted Dani in my arms, where I could keep her safe and I thought it best to brief Jase in case he ever got any questions about it all. Heading over to her place, Jase let me in and sat with me whilst I explained everything to him, agreeing and promising to stick with that story, to protect Dani if nothing else. He hugged me and I hugged him back, breaking away when Dani came home, looking emotional. She looked defeated, like she was tired and ready to give up and when I scooped her up in my arms she didn't protest, surprisingly. Instead, she sank into me, her head on my chest as her eyes just looked around the apartment, probably trying to stop tears. "Say something, beautiful" I whispered, stroking my fingers through her hair and she just looked up at me, her hand resting on my chest as she just stared into my eyes. I leaned my head down and kissed her forehead, then both her cheeks, her nose and her chin, pulling her closer to me and laying with her in my arms.

She was tired because she fell asleep, leaving me and Jase to hang out and talk. Mostly we talked about Dani and how we both wanted to protect her and care for her and Jase told me that she liked me, I already had an idea of her feelings for me, but it felt nice to hear it all the same. He told me not to leave her tonight, even if she asked for me to. She needed someone that was consistent and stubborn and caring, she needed to be a priority. She was a priority. I had no idea when she became so important, but she had and I acknowledged my responsibilities when she woke up, cuddling closer to me and looking up. "You should go home" she mumbled, though clinging to me still. "Nope... we're staying in your bed tonight, both of us" I told her and it surprised her. "What? W-who said?" she asked me and I laughed. "I said. You're gonna sleep in my arms, is that okay?" I asked her and she nodded, though unsure. "What if anyone finds out?" she asked me and I smiled sadly. "I promise that they wont... Jase knows everything, he'll help us, always" I told her and she nodded. "That'll be nice, I want to have naked cuddles" she said and I wondered if she truly knew what she was saying. Heat rose to my cheeks and she smiled softly, leaning into my lips. Of course, I kissed her back softly, stroking her cheek. "You always take such good care of me" she smiled, as did I. "Of course, babe" I replied, kissing her forehead.

She was clingy all night, perhaps needing the comfort. She followed me everywhere I went, just holding my hand and shifting on her feet. "Are you sure you're okay?" I asked as I made us dinner and she nodded. "I thought I'd come here and I thought I'd tell you to leave... that we can't, you know... hang out anymore or whatever. But I can't do that, Santana. I can't give you up, I don't want it" she admitted with a shrug and I pulled her closer. "You know that I'll protect you, Dani. You know that I won't let her, or anyone hurt you. I won't hurt you" I told her. "I know... and that's why I can't give it up. You make me feel safe and wanted and I want to see where things go." she told me and I smiled. "I want to have sex with you, I want to kiss you, I want to hold your hand and be held by you. I want to eat dinners with you and think about you as much as I do, if not more. I'm not going to get scared and stop because I know that you will do everything to look after me. I want that, I want you" she said and I kissed her quiet. "You've got me, always." I told her and she smiled, genuinely and hid her face away in my neck.

Miss Harper's POV:

My arms reached over and wrapped around her neck as soon as I had finished eating the food she had made us. "That was so nice, thank you Santana" I said, kissing her temple and hugging her until her plate was clear also. "You're welcome" she said, looking at me with a smile and I traced my thumb over the pink in he cheeks. "I'll clear up and then we could go upstairs, I mean, only if you want to... we don't have to I mean" I said, fumbling over every one of my words. She stopped me with a kiss, one that left me breathless. "Shut up, Dan.. I want to" she told her, laughing and I blushed. The both of us collected up the plates, I washed whilst she dried and as soon as she was done, she took my hand and led me upstairs to my bedroom. My arms wrapped around her neck after the door was shut and locked. My lips reached up and they searched for hers as my eyes closed, finding the soft, warm pillows and kissing them with rising intensity. Her arms encircled my waist and pulled me flush against her, our mouths melting together and our tongues gliding against each other. I knew she'd wait for me before taking things any further so I reached down and pulled my shirt away from my body before doing the same to hers, leaving her in her bra. My hands were on her neck again, making their way down to her collarbone and then her perky breasts, palming them over her bra. She lifted me, her hands on my ass as she carried me over to my bed, laying me down and laying beside me, pulling me close. My fingertips glided down her side whilst we made out and I revelled in the way she held me against her, so close. There wasn't any expectations but even if there had been, I wanted to exceed them.

I rolled her onto her back and straddled her waist, my lips not leaving hers for a single second. My hands were on her breasts but they slipped around her back to unclasp her bra, pulling it away from her body. She allowed it. "Are you sure, babe? I mean, we don't have to do anything" she said to me and it was sweet. "I'm sure, Santana" I replied, looking into her eyes and smiling. She smiled back and unclasped my bra, taking in my chest. "You're beautiful" she told me and for some reason, I really believed her. Her fingers touched me, gentle but purposeful. Her thumbs dragged over my nipples, squeezing them whilst squeezing my boobs in her palm. I bit my lip, looking at her. I leaned closer, kissing her eyebrow and down the side of her face, pushing her back as I kissed my way down her neck, nipping at the soft skin as I went. A sharp intake of breath was followed by a quiet moan on her part as my lips found her breast, sucking on her nipple, biting it, tugging it between my teeth and letting it go, watching her boobs bounce in response. "These are so sexy" I said, referring to the metal bar in each nipple that I could tug on to make her moan. "I was concerned you wouldn't think so" she admitted and I just smirked. I tugged her pants away from her body and she laid there, legs spread, teasing me. She raised her eyebrow, smirking at me but she soon started biting her lip when I rubbed her over her panties. "Fucking hell, Dani" she moaned, tugging her fingers through her hair and it was my turn to smirk. "Oh, not so cocky now, huh babe?" I asked her and her eyes opened, looking at me with lust.

Leaning forward, I found her lips and continued rubbing as she desperately tried to pull my pants down over my ass. She looked down, staring at my thin lace panties once she'd succeeded in pulling my pants off and throwing them off somewhere. "Someone definitely dressed for the occassion" she remarked, referring to the lingerie which I may have worn with the intention of her seeing it at some point today. I giggled that high pitched laugh of mine and she kissed me, her fingers touching me finally. "Santana" I gasped, my breathing quickening instantly. We were touching each other, finally, and I had to stop myself from pushing her panties down her legs and burying my face between her thighs. I let her lead me because I liked it when she did that and she did it so well, giving it a few minutes before pulling both of our panties down out legs so that we could touch each other without any barriers. My index finger pushed into her and my thumb rubbed at her clit, making her groan. Her fingers teased my entrance and never gave me what I really wanted, her thumb flicking quick against my clit and making my insides flutter. "I want to put my mouth on you" I told her and she smiled. "I want to put my mouth on you first" she replied and it made my decision that much easier. Turning over, I straddled her reverse cowgirl style and waited for her to pull my hips towards her face. She stroked my thighs and I could almost feel her licking her lips. I could smell her and this time it was me that made the first move, pushing back until I was face to face with her glistening pussy, putting my tongue on her and licking her slowly. "Oh, god... babe" she groaned, pulling at my hips and nibbling on my clit, running her tongue up and down and in and out. The feeling was euphoric. We quickly built up to orgasm, tongues buried deep inside each other, teeth grazing against clits and fingers teasing and finally pushing in, hitting up against g-spots. "I'm gonna come" I told her, whimpering and moaning and I did just that, all over her face and she did the same seconds later. I collapsed against her and she turned me in her arms, holding me close against her, kissing my sweaty forehead. I smiled, kissing her lips and clinging to her, covers swaddling us as we bathed in the glory of our orgasms and each other.

Santana's POV:

"You've done that before" she told me with a giggle and I laughed. "I'd be lying if I told you I never had" I replied and she sighed, cuddling closer. "I want you to do that with me for a long, long time" she admitted and I smiled, stroking her face. She was cuddlier than usual, clinging to me like a baby koala bear, her whole body wrapped around me and I loved it, loved having her so close with no boundaries. "You're perfect, you know that?" I asked her and she blushed, hiding her face in my neck. "Stop it, Santana baby" she replied and I laughed at her. "And so, so adorable" I said, only making her blush even more. "I have really strong feelings for you" she told me, being way more honest than usual. "Them feelings are definitely reciprocated, babe" I told her, stroking her fingers down her back, making her shiver. "They are?" she asked, as though she was surprised. "Of course, I wouldn't be here otherwise" I told her and she smiled, kissing the top of my breast, trailing them up my collarbone and leaving bigger love marks than I'd be able to hide. "You like doing that, huh?" I asked, laughing and rolling her onto her back, leaving a huge mark on the side of her neck, it'd be useless to try and cover it with make-up. "Yes, mine" she mumbled, wrapping her arms around my neck and holding me close. I nodded and it bumped our noses together, sparking an inevitable make out session.

"Have you ever been in love, Santana?" she asked me much later and I shook my head at her. She sighed and smiled. "You're kinda lucky for that. It's the best and the worst" she told me and my eyebrows knitted together. "What do you mean by that?" I asked and she shrugged. "I don't know... I guess things are perfect initially, you feel amazing and like nothing could ever change that... but when things start to go wrong, you let it slide because they have power of you, you love them and thinking about being without them hurts more than anything they could ever do to hurt you. It's a vicious cycle of getting hurt, forgiving and getting hurt again and it carries on forever because you know that you won't survive without them" she explained and I listened. "That's what scares me about you" she said and it's the only thing that I took from the whole conversation. "Are you saying that you're in love with me?" I asked and she blushed. "Well no... I mean, not right now but I could be" she admitted and I kissed her. "Well... If it makes you feel better, I promise that I won't screw you over" I nodded, kissing her gently. "I believe you" she replied and I smiled.

She settled back into my arms, her hands on my chest beside her head. Stroking her back, she nuzzled into me and whimpered when my arms moved from around her to pull the sheets back around us. "It's okay baby.. I got you" I said and she smiled widely, and sleepily. "Get some rest, I promise I'm not gonna move" I promised and she smiled. "Good night, baby" she mumbled, leaning up and kissing me. "Good night, beautiful" I replied, soothing her until I heard her soft snores, joining her in her slumber and having sweet dreams.

Author's Note:

So this is way late, I know and I'm sorry. School and work have been hectic and this chapter was written over a month, whenever I had any free time. I hope it's up to par and what you all expected! Lastly, I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and I'll more than likely see you again in the New Year!