5 years later...
Dani's pov
"Lets go San, or we're going to be late and then I will be in trouble". I yelled up the stairs. Jesus she takes forever.
"I can't find my other black heel!" She popped her head out of the bedroom door.
"Babe.. that's because it's down here" I let out a small giggle so she wouldn't hear I was laughing at her.
"Now get that sexy butt of yours down here and out the door. I can't miss this."
All that time at the diner had finally paid off. It was about 3 after Santana and I had got together, we were just doing our usual performance when a guy came up to the front of the small stage.
"You are just wonderful, you are exactly what I've been looking for!" The man started to clap his hands. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a card. "Listen gorgeous, come find me when you think you can handle the spotlight." His smile reached from ear to ear. "But don't wait too long, my boss is running out of patience with me and I need to find the next big thing like... well now." He shook my hand and walked out of the diner.
"what was that?" Santana has a confused look on her face.
"I'm not entirely sure but it has something to do with this recording company." I showed her the card. She looked it over and dialled the number on it and hung up without saying a word. "It's real" She said with a smile on her face.
"well duh it is, I am awesome." I wrapped my arms around her for a quick kiss. No one was in the diner but I didn't want to give the cooks a show. "lets finish up here and talk about it at home."
I came back to earth and Santana was already at the door putting her other shoe on. "You, my wonderful, sexy girlfriend, look incredible." I say as I grab my purse. She's wearing a tight black dress that stopped just above her knees. She always know how to be sexy and classy at the same time. Her legs are flawless. I still can not believe I am the one to wake up next to her every morning. I am seriously the luckiest person on the planet.
"You're not so bad yourself there sunshine." She placed a sweet kiss on the top of my head and we walked out the door together.
I hop into the passengers seat and check my purse for the surprise I have for Santana. "Shit! Babe wait I forgot something." I run to the door and unlock it. I scurried through the door and up the stairs into our bedroom closet. I take one of my hats off the shelf and grab the little box that has been hiding under it for weeks.
I ran back through the house and jumped into the car. "What did you forget?" she asked while we pulled out onto the street.
"Oh nothing, just something for later." I gave her a wink and she laughed at me.
"You're insanely cute you know. I'm really proud of you." We stopped at the light and she grabbed my hand with her free one "I will always support you no matter what." She kissed my hand and continued to drive.
Tonight my album is dropping, I've been waiting for this night my entire life and now I get to share it with Santana. She has worked just as hard as I have on this. Putting up with late night recording sessions and always being at the studio. Tonight is about her too. She is in for one hell of a surprise. I just hope she says yes.
We pulled up to the building and the valet parked our car. "This is it Dani. The night you've been working towards your whole life, and this will be the first of many." She held my hand the entire way till we reached the studio. "I love you Danielle, with all my heart. Nothing will ever change that." She placed a calming gentle kiss on my lips. Somehow her kisses always seemed to calm my nerves.
"Lets go babe, they're waiting for us." I kissed her one last time and we entered to room.
The room looked perfect. I had told everyone else what the plan was and they were all really excited. Rachel and Kurt were standing beside the make shift bar and I could see Santana's parents across the room. I even invited a few of her friends from high school but none could make it on such short notice. We made our way over to Rachel who looked more excited than I did. "So everything is still going as planned right?" she whispered into my ear as I grabbed the beer I had asked the bartender for.
"Yes it is Rachel, no shut it before she hears you and you ruin it." I grabbed my girlfriend a glass of wine and walked over to where she was beside Kurt who just smiled at me.
People from my crew congratulated me on the album and gave their good lucks and best wishes some even some talked about making it in the industry and staying afloat and blah blah blah. I really just wanted to do what I came here to do. My nerves were beginning to make me nervous and jumpy. After a few drinks and casual conversation I decided it was time. The bartender started to hand out glasses of champagne and I walked to the front of the room. Everyone turned to look at me and I felt Santana grab and squeeze my hand and that gave me to confidence to begin to speak.
"As you all know at midnight my album drops. I've been waiting for this day my whole life, anyone will tell you all that. We have spent countless long nights and early morning preparing for this. If it wasn't for all the people here this would not have been possible. So thank you, all of you for your support." I turned to look at the girl I loved and she gave me a smile. "And you, if I didn't have you I would not be standing here. Honestly, I would probably still be at that little diner waiting tables. You've showed me how to be myself. You stood beside me through some of the toughest parts of my life and I want you to always be standing there. You've shown me how to love and laugh and helped me grow, not only as an artist but as a person. You are my rock. You Santana are the love of my life." I got down on one knee and took the little box out of my pocket. I saw her cover her mouth with her hands and start to cry. "I can't promise you that everything will be rainbows and butterflies but I promise to always be there with you when it's not, and I can only hope you want the same." I opened the box to reveal the silver diamond ring and heard her gasp at the sight of it. "now all that being said." I Grabbed her hand. "Will you Santana Lopez marry me?" I smile and looked her in the eye as I said those words I had been reciting for days now. "Yes, Dani.. of course. Yes! I'll marry you!" I slid the ring on her slender finger and it fit perfectly. I stood up she she wrapped her arms around my neck and I wrapped mine around her waist. The entire room clapped and drank their champagne and I kissed my fiance.