Santana's pov

It's been just over a week since Dani had her run in with her psychopath father. Why wont she just talk to me about it? Does she not trust me? I mean I wouldn't entirely trust me. I don't exactly have the best track record but I haven't snooped and that's a serious improvement. Crap Lady Lips and that Hobbit are right, Dani is having a positive influence on me.

I haven't mentioned it so maybe she thinks I don't care, but that not true! I do.. jeez Santana get a grip. Just talk to her after work. I'm sure she will tell you when shes ready just give her time and space. Maybe I'll get some advice from Rachel. Christ I am changing.

I send a text to Rachel.

Me: I can't believe I'm doing this but I want Dani to talk to me about the other week but I don't know what to say or do ughh HELPPP!

Rachel: wow Santana is asking me for help? I really like the effect Dani has on you.. just let her come to you don't push her because I'm sure you don't want her to run

Me: this is not going to be a regular thing Dwarf. I want her around for a long time but that's is not going to happen if I don't know her

Rachel: well it doesn't hurt to ask, tell her how you feel.

Rachel: btw I like this girl talk stuff its like we're besties

Me: shut it yentl

"Hey beautiful." I winked at her as I sat down to help fill the salt shakers. Its nice working with her. Getting to watch her move gracefully around and see her smile.

"Whats up San?" and there's that megawatt smile.

Don't get nervous, breathe dumb ass. "I c-can home w-walk... wait." I took a deep breath. "can I walk you home tonight?" how does this girl still get me so flustered. She was blushing now.

"yeah sure, I was going to ask you to come over anyways. I need to talk to you"

Shit. She finally came to her senses. She grabbed my hand and squeezed it as she put the last of the shakers on the tables.

Our shift wasn't over for another hour and the entire time all I could think about was what she wanted to talk about. I don't remember doing anything to anger or upset her but I have a knack for disregarding others feelings. Dani walked passed me and slowly licked her luscious bottom lip. Damn I would really like to rip her little uniform off of her right now.

Finally the shift ended and we went to get our coats form the back.

"San relax what I have to tell you isn't anything to worry about" She walked behind me, wrapped her arms around my waist and kissed the base of my neck. It sent a shiver through my body.

Dani's pov

I just love how I can make her squirm by simply licking my lip, and shes so cute when she gets worried. We walked out of the diner and she held the door open for me.

"Well look whose being a lady" I say to her as I put my hand in hers as she rolled her eyes and smiled.

We walked in silence but it was nice. Its a comfortable silence and that's hard to come by. We get to my building and she stops at the steps.

"You coming in? Its kinda chilly out" I ask as I open the lobby door, holding it for her.

"Can you please just talk to me, you know let me into your world. I don't ask about it or bug you about it but its been eating at me for days!" she walked up the stairs and held my hands "I can't fall in love with someone I don't know."

I leaned in and pressed my lips hard against hers. After a few moments she gave in and kissed me back. Her tongue felt like silk against mine. God she tasted incredible. A smile came over my mouth as I tried to collect my thoughts. She pulled away but as she did she nibbled on my bottom lip. I grabbed on to her coat and forced my lips back on to hers for one last moment.

"lets finish this inside" she whispered, panting after an incredibly mind blowing kiss.

We got inside and we threw our stuff on the ground. I was exhausted and really wanted a bath. But I told Santana I needed to talk to her, which I did. She was totally right. I need to open up to her but how without scarring her.

Santana's pov

Fuck that kiss was incredible. I've never been left breathless and craving more. Sparks literally flew. This blonde little rocket is going to get me into trouble. If only she would just tell me whats on her pretty little mind. I know shes had it rough, but I did to. From Finn outing me to my abuela disowning me. As tough as I come off it still hurt. I suppose these are also things I should tell Dani. I really want this to last.

I look across the loft and see her smile at me and wiggle her hips a little, I wink at her and wait for her to finish make us a snack.

Dani brings some popcorn and some hot chocolate to the living room and i scurry off to the bathroom for one final pep talk.

"get a grip, you are strong, just be honest and she will lo-"

"Santana? Everything okay? Who are you talking to?" Dani questioned as I opened the door.

"no one sweetheart" I smiled at her. "come I want to tell you something."

"Me first." she smiled and led me back to her couch

We sat down and she laid her head on my lap, I ran my hands through her hair. Its always so soft and smells so good. I smile down at her. "before you start I just want to say I really want us, this, you and I, to work. I want to be able to protect you but its hard when I don't know what scares you." I shift anxiously waiting for her response. It felt like a lifetime waiting for her to speak.

"I'm sorry, I'm just not use to relationship stuff." She sonfessed.

Dani's pov

I stare into her eyes for a moment. She is so perfect and I'm just well, me. Nothing spectacular. She makes me feel like I am though and I need her. Shes so funny and sweet and sassy. I've never felt so wanted in my life.

"San, my life sucked growing up. I was bullied, pushed around, my parents lost it on me when they found me making out with a girl. I've never had a normal, functioning happy relationship. So can you please cut me some slack on opening up. I'm trying but I need to do it my own way or I will end up pushing you away. I can't do that. I need you Santana." I confessed with some hesitance in my voice.

Santana stood up and pulled me up with her. She tucked my hair behind my ear and i blushed. She smiled and pulled me in for a hug that made me feel so safe. I didn't want to ever let go. Her arms belonged around me.

She cleared her throat and our eyes met. "okay" she said softly.

"That's it?" I questioned.

"Yes, I don't want to fight about this, I just want us on the same page." She smiled at me and planted a soft loving kiss on my forehead. "I need you too Dani. More than you know. Like today I actually asked Rachel for advise. You've got me going soft and I kinda like it. You're slowly thawing my cold dark heart. But I do want to talk about your father. I cant sleep knowing he could just come back and repeat what he did the last time."

"okay" I say with total lack of confidence. This is it Dani, just tell her.