Santana pulled on her regular size of Cheerio uniform and pulled her hair up into the ponytail. Finn came in.
"Wow, you are back in uniform. You couldn't even fit into any sized uniform near the end of your pregnancy," Finn said.
"Well, I am a true Cheerio," Santana said. Finn picked her up so he gazed up at her. She wrapped her legs around his waist.
"You are more than a true Cheerio. You are a singing, dancing Cheerio. You are a Cheerio with a soul, a Cheerio who knows how to love," Finn said. Santana tangled her hands in his hair.
"A Cheerio with two babies and a super hot, caring boyfriend," she said. He kissed her more passionately than either of them had ever experienced. Santana knew he had never kissed Quinn, or even Rachel like this. She sighed contentedly. They didn't have to rush to the babies; Emma had picked up Julianna and Hayden thirty minutes ago. Santana didn't want to pull away; she struggled to end the kiss. She buried her face in his shoulder.
"We're going to be late for school, stupid," she murmured. He placed his hand on the small of her back. He kissed her jaw line.
"I know," he sighed and set her down. He smiled and took out his phone. He started texting and seconds later there was a reply. Santana froze. She knew that ring. It was Rachel's. He was texting Rachel this early in the morning? She straightened her uniform. She ran downstairs and waited for Finn in the car. Santana looked at her reflection. She looked so uptight with that ponytail…cute but uptight. She pulled it out and brushed it. She slipped the hairband on her wrist just in case, but she felt…confident. Finn came in and kissed her nose.
"Sorry about that," he said and pulled out.
Santana walked to Glee, praying that today was not the day where Rachel and Finn performed their solos and then Santana and Finn performed and then the rest of the club would vote. She walked in to cheers and smiles for her.
"So, the kids are out. Let's go out," Puck said. If looks could kill, Puck would have been dead in seconds, with the glare that Santana gave him.
"I have a boyfriend! And the 'kids' may be out but you do know that Finn and I are raising Hayden and Julia?" Santana said maliciously. Puck frowned and sulked away.
"So, we would vote on solos, but the club has an important message for Santana and Finn," Mr. Schue said. Finn and Santana sat down. She noticed that little miss Rachel Berry wasn't there. The music started.
"This is for you, and Julianna and Hayden," Kurt said. They all sang as one.
Come stop your crying
It will be all right
Just take my hand Hold it tight
I will protect you
from all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry
For one so small,
you seem so strong
My arms will hold you,
keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken
I will be here
Don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Why can't they understand
the way we feel
They just don't trust
what they can't explain
I know we're different but,
deep inside us
We're not that different at all
And you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
Don't listen to them
'Cause what do they know
We need each other,
to have, to hold
They'll see in time
I know
When destiny calls you
You must be strong
I may not be with you
But you've got to hold on
They'll see in time
I know
We'll show them together
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on,
Now and forever more
Oh, you'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be in my heart, always
Always
Santana gasped, Finn smiled. The glee clubbers themselves were in tears.
"It takes a community to raise a child. We want to be your community. We will help you all the way," Quinn and Mercedes said.
"Thank you," Finn said, finding the words Santana could not form. Santana rushed into the crowd and embraced the Glee Club. Rachel walked in. Finn got up to talk to her, not even acknowledging that she didn't sing to them. Santana (along with a majority of the disapproving Glee club) glared at Rachel. Santana knew the battle might not be won, but she would fight for her love.
A/N: Post-baby has just as much action as pre-baby. The Song is You'll Be in My Heart. A total classic.
