32. Date
Rachel had been nervous for the past few days. Tonight was the night she was going on her first date with Santana. She was sitting in the same position she was just a few days ago, outside of Santana's house whilst the rain fell onto the windshield.
She takes a deep breath before opening the car door and running towards the cover of Santana's porch. Her hands are shaking as she rings the doorbell, whether it's from nerves or the cold she doesn't know.
It only takes a few minutes before Santana opens the door to find a windswept and slightly wet Rachel.
"I didn't realize that the weather was this bad maybe we should literally take a rain check" Santana suggests.
"We're going to the movies and a little rain never hurt anyone. If anything it could be considered romantic besides, you know me I don't let anything rain on my parade."
"Haha. Very funny, Tiny."
Rachel had heard many names come out of Santana's mouth, but that was by far her favourite.
"So are you going to join me in this blustery yet wonderful evening?" Rachel asks.
"Of course, let me just grab a coat."
Santana parks her car outside of the Berry house. She had just been on another perfect date with Rachel.
"I'll walk you to the door" Santana says before cutting off the engine.
Rachel attempts to leave the car but Santana stops her.
"Wait there."
Santana grabs an umbrella from her car door before exiting the car. She puts the umbrella up before walking over to the passenger side and opening the door for Rachel.
"My lady."
"How very chivalrous of you" Rachel laughs.
She takes the hand that Santana is offering her as they walk towards Rachel's front door under the umbrella together.
"Once again thank you for another great date Santana" Rachel says leaning in and pressing a kiss against Santana's cheek.
Rachel's lips linger on the soft skin of Santana's cheek for longer than Santana expects. When she finally does slowly pull away her face hovers close to Santana's for a moment. They share a shy smile before they both lean in and share their first kiss.
Santana drops the umbrella she was holding so she is able to wrap her arms around Rachel's waist, drawing her closer against her body. Rachel's arms instinctively find their way around Santana's neck, her fingers running through her hair.
Santana can feel the rain bounce against her skin but she doesn't care. All she can think about in this moment is Rachel and how good Rachel's lips feel against hers.
Eventually they pull away from each other. Rachel opens her eyes to find Santana with a big smile on her face.
"I've wanted to do that for a while" Santana admits.
"Me too. San?"
"Yeah Tiny?"
"Will you be my girlfriend?" Rachel asks.
"Of course I will."
They're walking hand in hand under the umbrella Santana had bought Rachel as a present. She had bought it especially for their dates since they always seemed to be marred by rain. It took her hours of searching on the internet, but eventually she managed to find a 'Don't Rain On My Parade' umbrella.
They make their way up the footpath to Rachel's house, they say their goodbyes and share a kiss on the doorstep.
As Santana turns to leave Rachel calls her back.
"Tana, wait."
"What's wrong babe?"
Rachel looks up and sees the concern in those eyes that could melt her heart.
"I've fallen in love with you."
Rachel nervously bites her lower lip as she waits for Santana's response. There more seconds that pass the more nervous Rachel becomes. She tries to avoid looking at Santana and instead concentrates on a patch of floor beneath her feet.
What if Rachel had admitted her feelings too soon? They had been dating for a year, but with no response from her girlfriend Rachel has almost convinced herself that Santana is thinking of a way to explain that she doesn't feel the same. She wasn't expecting it when she feels the smooth skin of Santana's fingers slowly lifting her chin and soft lips cover hers.
Santana pulls back and rests her forehead against Rachel's, her hand moving to cup Rachel's face.
"I love you too, Rachel Berry."