Ahh the one-shot the whole story is based around :) some of you have already read it so apologies for that x

Chapter 3

(Dianna POV)

I opened the door to find Naya there, casually leaning against the pillar. It had been three years since we'd worked together on Glee. Giving myself a chance to really look at her I realised she had really come into her own. She had dumped her idiot of a fiancé, worked some amazing jobs, and really beginning to take care of herself. Naya was dressed casually, of course she was, she was only babysitting my kid for me when I went out on a date. All the same, her jeans accentuated her slim figure and under her jacket you could tell her shirt did its job of accentuating her assets up top.

"You realise I have to be inside to watch your kid right Di?" she said as she raised her eyebrow at my hesitancy.

"Good to see you're the same as always Nay Nay. Get your ass in here and I'll run you through your duties."

And I did. I showed her all the food that my little Austin would need for dinner, where his crib was (and where he was currently), pointed out his favourite book and toy, and lastly how to work the television. She seemed to pay particular attention, probably well aware of how nervous I was over the whole ordeal. When I went to put the finishing touches on my make up in my room Naya went to attend to Austin. You can do this I tried to tell myself. I wasn't sure I was ready to get back in the dating game. Looking up from my vanity I saw Naya standing in the doorway, holding my sweet Austin and bouncing him gently.

"You look gorgeous Di. This guy is in for a real treat." Naya's words always had a way of soothing me; I knew she only spoke the words she truly meant. "And before you start worrying again, don't, we are going to be just fine. And yes I know your number, and the long list of emergency contacts, so go, go and enjoy your night!"

Right on queue there was a knock on the door. I stood, taking one last look in the mirror and ruffling my short blonde hair for volume. Stopping in the doorway I gave Austin a kiss and even pecked Naya's cheek, thanked her once more, and letting out a sigh I went to meet my date.

Exhausted I jangled my keys in the door until it opened. Swinging it open my breath caught a little in my throat at the sight before me. Sitting on the floor sat Naya, legs apart with Austin between them. She was reading him a book and paying him such care and attention my heart couldn't help but melt a little. Naya was so engrossed in the activity it took her a few minutes to realise I was watching them. She looked at her watch confused.

"You're home awfully early. Everything go okay?"

"It was a complete disaster Nay, I'm so glad to be home. How about I put Austin to bed and if you want to stick around I'll offer you a glass of wine and my complaints," I said with weak laughter.

"You get the wine ready, I'll put Austin to bed. I'm not ready to give him up just yet," Naya stated, sparkle evident in her eyes. I never imagined her being so connected to children yet here she was so caring and loving. I couldn't help but admire all the changes she had made in her life. I simply nodded and went about collecting glasses and opening the wine. Minutes later Naya was back in my lounge room, sitting close to me on the couch and ready to hear all the gossip from tonight. I sighed dramatically before beginning.

"There was simply no connection Nay. He was so boring, ranting all night about his work and how his employees won't follow instructions blah blah blah. I couldn't wait to get out of there and just be here. Even Austin, at two years of age, is a more interesting conversationalist. I couldn't wait to come up with an excuse to leave. Maybe I'm just not ready to date. Maybe it's too soon."

She reached out and took my hand in hers, causing me to lift my gaze to meet her eyes. "It's not too soon," she said, "you are ready to feel something again Di, and someone deserves the chance to know you and love you. The guy tonight might not have been right for you but someone is; someone that can appreciate all your many sides, and certainly someone who can take the focus off themselves and put it on you and Austin. You two are quite the catch."

I felt the blush rising on my cheeks, a combination of the alcohol and Naya's words washing over me.

"Thanks Naya, truly. When I came in tonight I couldn't help but just silently watch you two interact. I imagined what it would be like to come home to two people I love and care for. I wish life was just that easy."

"Who says it can't be?" I thought she was joking. I was waiting for the melodic laughter to rise out of her mouth. When it didn't I attributed it to the wine but then she really hadn't touched her glass much tonight.

"Naya, what are you saying?" My heart was attempting to escape my chest at this point. Normally I like to know where everything is headed but I was lost in this moment and didn't know if I ever wanted to be found. Surely Naya didn't want me now, not when I had a kid and couldn't be some one night stand.

"I'm saying," she drawled out her sentence, making me hang on her every word, "I'm saying you should give me a chance." She moved impossibly close to me and I could feel her breath on my face. "A chance to show you I've changed. " She kissed my left cheek. "A chance to show you I can be the one you need." Her lips touched my right cheek. "A chance to show you I love you."

And with that our lips met in a slow exchange of passion. It was slow and sweet and I felt loved like never before by how attentive Naya was to me. It wasn't rushed, it wasn't urgent, it wasn't a quick release but instead a promise of things to come. It was a promise of a future. She smiled as our kiss ended and I'm sure mine was an equal reflection of hers. She altered our bodies so that she was laying fully on the couch before bringing me down to snuggle in front of her, her strong arms wrapped around me. Naya kissed the back of my neck and down my shoulder before wishing me sweet dreams. I certainly knew what they would be of tonight.

P.S. Jammy-while I can't contact you directly know that I love your reviews, they always make me laugh :)