Fic: Rachel Needs Some Action
Chapter 9: Big Night

Author: deeha
Rating: M
Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. There will be...singing.

Summary: Tina thinks that Rachel needs to get some action. Rachel's just been busy. But when Santana comes into the picture, Rachel seems to be less busy.

Tonight is the big night.

Santana's opening night at the lounge. Rachel is pretty excited. She's up in the morning and can't wait to start her day.

Rachel works out at the gym, and by the time she actually looks at a clock it's the afternoon. She walks past the pool and sees Mrs. Lopez and Santana sun bathing.

As if Santana has radar, she sits up, notices Rachel, and beckons her forward. Rachel giggles and makes her way towards the two.

"Cute sports bra." Santana says.

Mrs. Lopez just shakes her head at her daughter. "Hello Rachel, excuse my daughter she has no manners. You should come join us. It's a beautiful day."

"Hello Mrs. Lopez. Thank you, I suppose I could."

Santana gets up to walk Rachel to the gate.

"Ok, but seriously cute sports bra. Do you always work out like that?" Santana whispers to Rachel as she tries to run her hand across Rachel's backside.

Rachel playfully wiggles free from grabby Santana. "Yes. I do. Shouldn't you be preparing for your big night? Don't you have rituals before your show?"

"Not really, but if you want to help me make up some..."

"Oh! Yes, we can work on vocal exercises together. I've been behind lately."

"Or...we could make out."

"Santana, I'm not sure that will help."

"Yea it will."

And then Santana goes to kiss Rachel.

Rachel can't say that she doesn't mind. Santana has this thing where she just kisses the life back into someone.

Mrs. Lopez coughs.

Rachel laughs when Santana makes a face. "Mom..."

Rachel skips off to go change.

Santana is admiring the sky, "Oh the sky is so blue, it hurts my eyes."

Mrs. Lopez says, "Santana wear your sunglasses."

"Ma, I'm not looking at the sun."

"Same thing. Put on your sunglasses."

Rachel puts sunglasses on Santana's face, "Yes, Santana protect your eyes."

Santana grabs Rachel down and kisses her, "ok."

Mrs. Lopez makes Santana get them some sandwiches from the deli. Rachel is certainly enjoying the perks of Mrs. Lopez being around.

Santana is just so helpful.

Especially, when Rachel needed someone to put sun-block on her back. ("Santana, you can never be too careful about UVA rays, even if it's a New York sky.")

It's getting late and Santana goes back to her apartment to get ready for her show. Mrs. Lopez and Rachel make plans to meet Santana at the lounge. Mike and Tina are going to meet them there too.

Rachel takes Mrs. Lopez to the flower shop across the street.

Mrs. Lopez rearranges the flowers she and Rachel bought for Santana.

"I think the flowers were a good idea Rachel. I wanted to make a sign and maybe buy a piñata, but Mr. Lopez told me I needed to let that idea go."

"Sometimes the occasion does call for a piñata, we should buy one."

They look for one in the grocery store but it only has balloons. Rachel sees one in the shape of a star and gets it. Mrs. Lopez buys the Dora the Explora one.

They walk back to Rachel's apartment to decorate it. They plan for after the show to surprise Santana with the flowers and balloons. Rachel likes that she feels comfortable around Mrs. Lopez.

Mrs. Lopez goes back to Santana's apartment to get dressed leaving Rachel to change.

Rachel decides to wear a little black dress with red lace panties. She thinks her black push up bra should make an appearance tonight, as well as her four inch stilettos.

She hopes that Santana will like it.

Mrs. Lopez and Rachel get to the bar lounge and Santana is already crooning to a small crowd. Santana wore the red dress. It makes Rachel blush.

Rachel likes seeing Santana on the stage with a full band behind her. The lights on the bar lounge are at a warm hue and people seem to be enjoying themselves.

The manager of the lounge, Rex, greets Mrs. Lopez. They must have met beforehand. He brings them to a booth where Mike and Tina are. It has a good view of Santana.

Santana sees them a blows them a big kiss.

People are slowly filling the lounge. Two young girls come up to the booth and say hello to Mrs. Lopez.

Mrs. Lopez greets them warmly and turns to Rachel and explains, "Meet Grace and Sara, they are fans of Santana."

Fans? Santana has a following?

The night continues to go on like that. Mrs. Lopez being greeted by very nice, very young girls, all of Santana's fan base.

Tina turns to Rachel and whispers, "Rach. I just googled Santana. She's friggin hot. Like a tamale."

Rachel turns to Tina and whispers," Tina how much have you been drinking?"

"This is a bar Rachel. I'm going to drink. Back to me. Tina. Me. No. Wait."

"Take your time."

"Santana! She has a fan base."

"Yes I know. I've been meeting them all night." Rachel looks warily into the lounge. It looks like Rex is happy that his bar lounge is now at capacity. The fire marshal may bust through the door at any moment, it's so packed. Mrs. Lopez is happy to be greeted by all these nice people - men and women fans of her daughter. The only person that Rachel isn't worried about is Mike, who is dancing in his seat to Santana's music.

Santana starts singing a very jazzy version of Van Morrison's Moondance.

Rachel can hear some of Santana's fans murmuring about Santana's song selection: "This is new!" or "I like this." and "Is she singing to someone?"

Santana winks in Rachel's direction, and Rachel sits up straight and proud with a grin on her face

Rachel sees Grace and Sara to turn and look at her. Rachel can read their lips. Grace is saying, "I bet it's that girl." Sara is saying, "Oh. She's hot."

Rachel beams. Her fears are cast away.

Rachel is at the bar getting water for Tina. She doesn't notice when someone stands beside her.

"Santana's got it bad."

Rachel turns to see Quinn leaning on the bar counter cheekily smiling.

"Quinn! You made it! Did you say hi to Santana?"

"I did. And I saw her song list while I was up there. She's going to be serenading you the whole night. She's going to sing Chicago's Just You n' Me and Stevie Wonder's Knocks Me off My Feet."

"Oh stop. Those could just be in her repertoire."

"Rachel, she's singing Baby I Need Your Loving by The Four Tops. What did you do to her? I need to find someone to be as whipped as her."

"She is not whipped. But I do not deny that her lyrics are very flattering. Oh Quinn, you'll find someone. Look there is a whole bar here."

"Doubt it. Most of these people are for Santana."

And as if on cue, a tall dark and handsome man walks up beside Quinn and asks if she wants a drink. To which Quinn says, "Oh no, I'm talking to my friend thank you."

He tries again, "I hope you don't mind but I got you one anyway..."

Quinn takes it from him, smiles, and then turns back to Rachel. The guy dejectedly walks away.

"Quinn. He was hitting on you."

"What? No. Wasn't he a waiter?" Quinn sips her drink. She nods her approval.

Rachel shakes her head.

And as if on cue, another handsome man walks up to Quinn.

But this time Quinn just shakes her head.

The guy opens his mouth to say something.

But Quinn just turns back to Rachel.

Rachel can catch the guy mumbling, "Your hair is like sunshine."

When he is out of ear shot Rachel says, "You know, I enjoy watching you destroy young men's hearts."

Quinn rolls her eyes.

When Rachel brings Quinn to the table, Mrs. Lopez gets up right away to hug Quinn. Mrs. Lopez greets her like her own daughter and then goes into questioning right away.

"Are you still following the Royal family? Did you watch the Queen waving from Buckingham palace and trying to hold Kate and William's new baby?" Mrs. Lopez asks Quinn.

"I caught some of it on the internet, but I missed most of it." Quinn laughs.

"I wanted to ask you why the Queen always holds her purse, especially when she was waving from Buckingham palace. She has guards! Isn't that her home? Couldn't she have left it inside on a table or something? Like is someone going to steal it?"

Quinn is laughing and doesn't really have an answer.

Rachel is also laughing and also trying to be sneaky and take away the alcohol from Tina. Rachel puts the water in Tina's hand.

But Tina must be friends with the waiters because in two seconds flat she has another drink in her hand.

Tina is playing with Quinn's hair, just twirling it between her fingers. Mike is playing billiards and by the sound of it, he is winning. Mrs. Lopez is still talking to any and all of Santana's fans.

Rachel can't take her eyes off of Santana. She is just mesmerized with everything that Santana is doing. It's like Santana is just performing for her.

Whether Santana is sitting next to her piano player or if she is playfully singing next to the bass player, Rachel can see that Santana has a wonderful stage presence.

Rachel can hear Tina talking to Quinn. "You know Quinn. I got them together."

"You did?" Quinn asks.

"Yes. All. Because. Of. Segways."

Rachel turns and gives Tina a look, "Tina. I'm not sure that's how it went."

Tina shakes her head. "Deny it all you want! But I am a genius. I should get a certificate. Quinn you can make me one right?"

Quinn smiles and says, "Anything for you Tina."

They all have been drinking and having a good time listening to Santana.

For no apparent reason, Tina starts shouting, "Santana! Santana! Sing my song! Sing my Song!"

Rachel turns to Quinn and quickly says: Don't let her dance on the table.

Quinn laughs but keeps a gentle hand on Tina.

But from the stage Santana says, "Alright I think I'll do it. This is for Tequila Tina."

Santana's band starts playing the Champs' Tequila. Santana is dancing and getting the crowd to clap their hands to the beat. Everyone knows this song, and when the sax player stops on the beat everyone (especially Tina) knows to scream: Tequila!

Mike leaves his billiards game and walks backs to the table. "Hey babe! Santana is singing your song!" He takes Tina from the table and they start dancing in the space between the tables.

This of course prompts Mrs. Lopez to get up and grab Quinn and Rachel so they dance with her.

Santana is laughing into the microphone. More people get into the song and dance, and soon waiters are walking around with tequila shots.

Rachel is being twirled around by Mrs. Lopez. And suddenly Quinn is being sandwiched between the dancing pair of Grace and Sara. Quinn doesn't seem to mind.

It's a very happy lounge.

Quinn leaves in her own taxi, not before promising to hang out with them all very soon. The rest of the rowdy group gets into a van taxi. They are on their way to drop Tina and Mike off first.

They are all pretty drunk (except for Mrs. Lopez...she's only slightly buzzed). But Tina is really wasted.

When the taxi stops at Mike and Tina's, Tina opens the door to the taxi and tries to get out. But she still has her seat belt on. "Rachel! Why can't I get out?"

"Tina, wait a minute ok, let me unbuckle you."

Mrs. Lopez waits in the taxi while Santana and Rachel try to carry Tina to her front door. Mike passes his keys to Rachel while he goes to pay the driver for the rest of the ride. She leaves Tina with Santana, and goes to the front gate to unlock it. But she hears a thunk.

"It's ok. I dropped Tina. But she's ok." Santana says to Rachel.

Mike picks up Tina bridal style and kisses Santana's cheek and says, "Great show San. You were smoking."

Rachel lets them in and puts the key in Mike's pocket. He kisses her on the cheek and says, "Rachie, your legs were awesome tonight."

"Thank you Michael. Goodnight you two, make sure you hydrate."

Rachel walks back to Santana who says, "I love those two."

"I do too."

It's almost 3 a.m. by the time they get to their apartment. Mrs. Lopez opts to go back to Santana's apartment to sleep. She whispers to Rachel that Rachel can still surprise Santana with the balloons and flowers.

Santana walks Rachel to her apartment, and Rachel invites her in. Santana is wiggling her eyebrows and Rachel just swats at her arm.

Rachel presents with flourish, the balloons and flowers. Santana is laughing and hugging the Dora balloon. "Did my Mom buy this one?"

Rachel nods. She hands the gold star to Santana. "You get a gold star too."

Santana smiles and tries to hug Rachel while holding onto Dora and the star. But as soon as that proves difficult she tosses them back to the air and goes to tackle Rachel with a hug and kisses.

They make their way to the couch and snuggle into one another.

"You were great tonight." Rachel says.

"I know."

Rachel pushes her shoulder into Santana who feigns injury but just grabs Rachel and cuddles her tighter.

"You didn't tell me that you had a following." Rachel says.

"Yea, I got a few."

"Mostly young pretty girls."

"Right, but none of them know who Earth, Wind, and Fire are. I do love them though."

Rachel smiles and asks, "Sing me something?"

Santana blushes, "Why? You've been listening to me all night. You should sing."

"I love your voice that's why."

Santana happily hums, "How about we both sing, a karaoke sing off."

The competitive glint comes into Rachel's eyes and Santana laughs, "I take that as a yes."

"How can we compete? What are the rules? We need an impartial judge." Rachel says.

Santana laughs at Rachel's seriousness, "How about we choose each other's song. The rule is you have to sing the whole song without getting distracted. No mistakes."

"Oh. Well Santana, I think you'll be at a disadvantage. It's only a sign of professionalism when a performer can finish their act, as is the saying: the show must go on."

"Hey, I am very professional." Santana tickles Rachel.

Rachel laughs her way out of Santana's arms and says, "Ok, you're right. I accept this challenge. Who goes first?"

"You. And I want you to sing..."

Rachel stands at the ready. She even does some trills to clear her throat.

"Ok, I know what I want you to do: Marvin Gaye's Got to Give it Up. Or...Aaliyah's version...You could put your sports bra back on."

Rachel gives Santana a look. "Really? Are you trying to be funny?"

Santana laughs and says, "Hey no complaining! This is a classic, and it's totally sexy. Just like you."

Santana starts the music and Rachel, no matter what the song, prepares herself for a worthy performance. If not only for Mr. Gaye's sake.

Rachel has no problem singing the song. It's just when Santana becomes a participant that she loses some of her focus.

When Rachel gets to the line: There's always a chance, somebody's watching, might wanna make romance.

Santana sitting on the couch, waves her hand up and sings, "I do! I do!"

Rachel wants to laugh but she also wants to win this little competition of theirs. She smiles as she continues to sing.

"Everybody's groovin' on like a fool...But if you see me, spread out and let me in."

"Yes Rachel!" Santana exaggerates but is probably really enthusiastic about it.

Rachel decides it wouldn't hurt to play into the song. She makes her way over to Santana and acts like she is going to straddle her on the couch. Santana is quiet now.

"Baby just party high and low...Let me step into your erotic zone."

Rachel wants to laugh so badly at the happy face Santana has. It's the biggest and happiest grin she's ever seen on Santana. It's like Santana was hoping this would happen and Rachel is never one to disappoint.

She's straddling Santana, and as the lyrics suggests she:

Moves it up

Turns it 'round

Shakes it down

Then she moans right into Santana's ear. Santana's hands automatically grab Rachel's hips to help guide their bodies together.

Rachel is still singing, albeit more of whispering into Santana's ear as she massages her full body against Santana's.

"You can love me when you want to babe." Rachel sings and she threads her fingers into Santana's hair. Santana is still quiet but her breathing is getting heavier and again, Rachel appreciates the view from Santana's red dress.

And when Rachel sings, "We're here face to face." She brings her lips to Santana's and gives her a long languid kiss.

She knows Santana wants to keep kissing, but Rachel must finish her song.

"I know what you're thinkin' baby...You wanna turn me out...Think I'm gonna let you do it babe."

Santana is keening against her and Rachel wants nothing more than to undress Santana to get closer. She's wet (very), and by the way Santana is looking at her...she must be too.

But there is still another verse to the song.

Rachel is still singing the song, and Santana regains her voice and urges Rachel on by whispering, "You're so sexy, keep singing. Keep doing what you're doing."

The music is at the long saxophone break, which affords Rachel some time to catch her breath. Santana's hands move from Rachel's hips to underneath her dress. Rachel bucks from the sensation. She doesn't know what Santana's fingers are going to do but she definitely knows she is not going to stop moving her hips up and down Santana's thighs.

At this point Rachel is just repeating the line: Keep on dancin'...You got to get it...Got to give it up...

Momentarily she tries to think if there are other lyrics to the song. But then Santana grips her ass by sliding her hands under her panties. Rachel gasps in the air and whispers to Santana, "I think I'm done with the song. No more lyrics."

The music is still playing but Santana grips tighter and moves her hips faster against Rachel. "Yes, you win. No more singing."

Their kisses are much more wet and wanton. Rachel feels like her body is going to convulse and Santana holds onto her tight.

The song is over now, but it's Santana's breathing that is making Rachel hot now. Rachel has her eyes closed and she moaning into Santana's ear, she can't help it.

And it's probably the sweetest little kiss that Santana gives Rachel, but when Santana kisses her neck, Rachel comes.

Rachel listens for Santana and is not disappointed when Santana comes with a breathy moan.

Santana is still holding Rachel tight, and Rachel is stunned in her euphoria and a little embarrassed that she did something smutty in her living room. She laughs into Santana's shoulder.

Santana is smiling and removes her hands from Rachel's ass to the small of her back. She lifts Rachel's dress and looks at Rachel's panties.

Rachel laughs, "Like them?"

"Yes. I do. I could feel that they were lacy but it's even sexier now that I see them."

Rachel giggles and then slowly moves to lie down on the couch. She stretches her body like the very sated woman that she is.

Santana takes off Rachel's stilettos, "I love these shoes. Very sexy."

"Thank you." Rachel happily says as she closes her eyes and just grins.

She can feel Santana touching her legs going up and down, almost tickling her.

She can hear Santana ask, "Are you sleepy?"

Rachel nods and she can hear Santana take off her own shoes and lie beside her as the big spoon. Rachel nuzzles close to Santana and hasn't felt this comfortable in forever.

Santana whispers, "Thanks for coming."

Rachel swats at Santana's arm.

"I totally meant coming to the show. You are the one with the dirty mind Rachel Berry." They both laugh.

Rachel drifts to sleep, but not before hearing Santana giggle and say, "erotic zone..."