I'm hearing your requests for longer chapters people. I'll go back and try and add to the chapters for you but I'm just not very good with the detailed descriptions :/

Chapter 6

(Dianna POV)

I waited patiently at the table, warming my hands on the steaming mug in front of me. It was a nice time of day at the cafe, not too busy, perfect to get lost in my own thoughts. Staring out the window as the wind rustled the leaves in the trees my mind wandered over the events of the past two weeks. Naya and I may have only had one proper date, but we were also able to enjoy a couple early movie nights at mine with Austin. We just wanted to be around each other as much as possible, even if we were burdened with busy schedules. I also coaxed numerous cuddles from my girl and any nights apart still consisted of late night phone calls once I had my son tucked away in bed. Naya was becoming quite the fixture in both of our lives. So quickly my heart was being reminded of how infectious her sense of humour was, how fiercely loyal and protective she was, and how soothing her touch was even when all she did was touch my shoulder or hold my hand. She had an affect on me like no other and now that we weren't restricted to just being friends I could let my heart get carried away in a way I couldn't before.

When the volume dropped dramatically at a nearby table it was enough to shake me from my inner monologue. I glanced over curiously only to see three guys, probably in their early 20s, were now whispering between them. One was nudging the other, digging at his ribs in a teasing kind of way. It was obvious they were good friends which made me smile. It made me remember the mischief and pranks we all got up to on the set of Glee. I followed their eye line to see what the commotion was about. Walking towards the back of the cafe was the cause of my increasing heart rate; my Latina. Now the boys may have very well recognised her from her days on Glee but from the blush on their faces I suspected it was more to do with the way she looked. Strutting this way in a tight sweater and black leather shorts Naya looked downright tantalising. It wasn't fair really. The shortness of her shorts, and her high heels, only helped accentuate her long, tanned legs and with every stride she looked every bit the runway model. I'm sure, just like the young guys, my jaw too had dropped to the floor at the sight. Naya may have provided them with a few moments of eye candy but unlucky for them it was me she stopped in front of, bending down to give me a sweet peck on the lips.

"Sorry I'm late." Sweet lord her raspy voice was heaven to my ears.

"T-that's okay," I replied, shaking myself from my stupor. "I ordered you a vanilla latte, it shouldn't be long."

"Thanks," she said, smile widening. That girl really loved her coffee. On set sometimes she'd have three or four coffees in the morning alone. Let's just say she had extra energy for the cheerios routines those days.

"I like you Naya," I said, my voice straining at the odd choice of remark. It wasn't much of an intro to our conversation but it had been the main thought running through my mind as I had waited for her that I guess it just jumped out at the first chance.

"I...like you too." She sounded so unsure of where this conversation was headed. I suppose my tendency to freak out when people got too close to me wasn't great for her piece of mind, nor was the fact that I threw her out of my bed and my life three years ago with the most feeble of explanations.

"Don't worry so much." I said reading her thoughts. "I just mean to say the last two weeks have been beyond wonderful. While I haven't had much time, and for that I'm sorry, I've really enjoyed the time we've spent together Naya. Reconnecting has brought me a lot of happiness, and made me realised how much I missed having you in my life."

"It has been wonderful hasn't it?" She agreed with a sigh of relief. "I think my favourite has been seeing this new side of you, the mother. Austin and his adorable sandy blonde hair and hazel eyes really got the best parts of you Di. And you've done so well with him. You never needed another person; you're independent and strong just as you are. I really admire you for how you've managed without Daniel."

"I appreciate that, more than you know. But for the record it's nice not to be independent all the time, having someone else in our lives..." I said hoping I could convey to her just how much she meant to me.

"Good, because I have something to ask you. I'm not sure if the normal time restraints apply for us since this relationship is stemming from years of friendship. All the same I hope this doesn't seem too quick to you, but for me I've waited years for you to be mine Dianna so I'm really hoping you'll... be my girlfriend?" The look in Naya's eyes showed that she wasn't completely sure of what my answer would be. I'd be happy to give her a reason to keep the hope alive. There were few things more beautiful than the light in her eyes after all.

"Of course I will. I'd be a fool to let you go twice." The sincerity of my tone was meant to convince Naya I was serious about this, about us, and I think it worked. She gave me a toothy smile and as we gazed into each other's eyes, the rest of the world fell away. "I just...I..." but I clamped my mouth, I didn't want to ruin the moment.

"Go ahead..." Naya encouraged.

I took a deep breath before considering the best way to word this without pushing her away or offending her. When you cared for a heart as deeply as I did Naya's you were always wary of causing even the smallest of cracks.

"We just need to take things slowly. I'm not in the same position I was in a few years ago. I have another person to think about now and as great as you are with him, and Naya you really are, I just need to be sure that you and I can do this before Austin gets his hopes up over a new member of our little family."

I waited nervously for Naya's reply, biting the inside of my lip. Her growth and maturity once again took me by surprise, I should really give her more credit.

"I wouldn't have it any other way babe. We can go as slowly as you want, and you, of course, can dictate how much time I spend with Austin and in what capacity. I hope you know I'm more than content with the early dinners and kids movies. I'm not in this for the excitement or flurry of activity, I'm not the foolish teenager I once was. I'm in this for you, I'm in this for your heart and nothing is more important to me than that. You don't need to worry about bringing adventure to my life and needing to plan outlandish dates, as long as it's time spent with you it's time well spent. I'm here for you and I want to make your life easier by being in it, not harder understand?"

I nodded, not quite believing how amazing one person could be. I let the words wash over me, as the weight of them sunk in I felt more and more lucky for such a sensitive, loving...girlfriend. I would use that word at every chance I had now. I smiled appreciatively at Naya as a blush started to spread to the surface of her skin. I could see the gears turning in her brain.

"I can still kiss you when Austin's not around though right?" She asked as she bit at her thumb. Okay so not only was she incredibly hot and sweet but she wanted me...yeah I was willing to die and go to heaven already. I chuckled at her cheekiness.

"Damn right."

I rose from my seat and leant over the table, requesting one from her right there and then. She mirrored my actions, after jokingly checking over her shoulder for my son. Her delicate but strong hands held the back of my head as she brought her lips to mine. Her soft lips moulded perfectly to mine, and I hummed into the kiss, never more content than in that moment. As I was about to get carried away and deepen the kiss I recalled the fact that we were in public and had quite the willing audience. Some things were best kept for just the two of us I thought. Naya too caught sight of the table of boys in her peripheral vision. Reluctantly she pulled away and sat back in her seat, rolling her eyes in the process.

"Alright that's all the show you get," Naya said to the boys, calling them out on their staring. One blushed profusely at being caught out, the others smirked knowingly. Naya reached for my hand, which I took immediately as I stood. We left the cafe hand in hand. As our fingers intertwined in a perfect fit I couldn't help but think it was as if they were meant for one another.

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