WWBY 10

DISCLAIMER: I do not own them. The song is as you sleep

RPOV

Rachel pulled up in front of her house. The whole ride there Santana had quietly stared out the window, every once in awhile Rachel thought she heard the girl humming.

Santana's eye, which was swollen shut, started to turn an angry black color . Rachel turned off the engine.

" Were here" she said softly.

Santana didn't seem to hear her. Sighing Rachel sucked in a breath, " Santana" She used the same voice she had used to get the girl to take her jacket and just as before Santana jumped to attention, her eyes dropping to the floor.

There was a sick feeling in her stomach, and she wondered just what all Finn had done to this girl to change her so much. Santana Lopez didn't take orders she gave them. Her heart was so full of confusion, and her mind much worse. What the hell happened to the Finn that they all knew and loved, or loved to hate depending on the day, when did their friend become a monster?

" do you need help getting out of the car?" She said her voice taking on a softer tone. Santana shook her head silently and pushed the door open. Rachel rushed to unlock the house and ushered the other girl inside.

She had to admit she was nervous about having Santana in her home. The only other time the Latina had been there was when she had her first party compliments of Puck, and even then she hadn't really spent any one on one time with her.

" follow me" she said, heading up the stairs. Santana obeyed.

Rachel went straight for the bathroom and started the shower. She was relying on instinct here and figured if she were Santana a hot shower would be the first on the priority list. Santana stood behind her, there but not really. After testing the water Rachel turned to her, " Take a shower Santana, I'll get you some clothes, I promise nothing with animals on it" She teased hoping to at least get some kind of response but there was nothing, No smile, or insult. Rachel sighed and thought she would give anything to hear one of Santanas snarky comments if it meant the girl was okay. Santana remained silent.

" Tomar una ducha" Rachel half whispered in Spanish; Her Daddy often spoke Spanish and although she wasn't as fluent as Santana she knew enough to get by. If it surprised Santana the other girl didn't show it but she stepped deeper into the bathroom and began to remove her clothes.

Heat rushed to Rachels face but her embarrassment quickly faded when she saw the bruises and marks that seemed to cover the whole of Santanas body. She reached her hand out to touch Santana but dropped her hand before actually making contact she didn't want to scare the other girl.

Instead, turning to leave she said, " Im going to go find you some clothes, ok, and then-" But Santana had grabbed her arm, " don't go"

The words were impossibly low.

Rachel closed the door and told Santana she wouldn't go any where. Santana stepped into the shower.

SPOV

She watched as the blood ran off of her body, swirled at the bottom of the tub and down the drain. Her body, her heart, (pride) hurt. She was ashamed that people had seen her so weak. A sob escaped her lips before she even knew she was crying.

Rachel slipped off her shoes and lifted her dress over her head. She felt self conscious letting her number one tormenter see her like this but she didn't know what else to do. She stepped into the shower behind her. Reaching up she grabbed the extendable shower head down and gently started to wet Santanas hair. Whn she had it soaked she replaced the shower head and reached for the bottle of shampoo. Softly she began to sing, hoping to calm the other girl down.

" close your eyes, and I will be swimming, lullabys fill your room, and I will be singing, singing to only you"

Santana stiffened at first but as Rachels voice filled the tiny bathroom her body slowly relaxed.

" don't forget I'll hold your head, watch the night sky fading red"

They were in Rachels room now, and she had given Santana a pair of yoga pants and a tank top to sleep in while she too changed for the night. She slid beneath the covers and when she was comfortable she held up the corner so that Santana could crawl in beside her.

The Latina hesitated.

" come here Santana" Rachel said softly. Santana moved her way, and rested her head on Rachels shoulder. Rachel held her to her, running her fingers through dark hair.

" but as you sleep, and noone is listening, I will lift you off your feet, " She sang, " I'll keep you from sinking"

Santana wrapped her arm around Rachels waist and held tight.

TBC