Rachel nervously clutched her duffle as she knocked on Santana's door. She hoped she at least looked okay as she pulled her long sleeved crop top down, looking over her black jeans and converses. She was so busy looking at the floor and chewing on her bottom lip that she didn't realize Santana had opened the door.
Santana looked at Rachel and smiled at how cute she looked, standing at her front door, looking nervous as ever. Santana played it cool as she cleared her throat looking at Rachel with a smirk and a raised eyebrow.
"Oh, Santana! Hi." She said as she blushed.
"Hey Ray, come on in. We're down in the basement." Santana said as she closed and locked the door before leading the way for Rachel.
"Here, let me get that for you." Santana said as she took her bag. "Brits, Q, T and Lena are already here." She said, as they made there way downstairs. Rachel smiled as she walked through the door. Rachel waved hi to all the girls as she plopped on the floor down by Lena and Tina giving them both kisses on the forehead.
"No that everybody's here, let the fun begin." Santana said as she sat down. "Movie first until pizza comes?" Everyone nodded in agreement.
The girls sat comfortably –Tina and Lena cuddling on the floor, Quinn and Brit on one side of the couch, and Rachel leaning her head on Santana's shoulder on the other side- as they waited for food. The food came about half way through the movie. Santana ran upstairs to grab the food. When Santana left Lena looked over and Rachel and smirked. Rachel looked back at her and stuck the middle finger up, putting it down quickly as she heard Santana come down the stairs. Santana placed the food on the floor, hit the lights, and they all sat and ate as they finished up the movie.
After the movie Santana, with the help of Rachel, cleaned up and they all once again gathered in a circle in the basement. They played a few silly games and even got into a tickle war, which of course Brit and Santana won.
Later that night Santana pulled out the blankets and pillows from the closet in the corner. She put on the food channel on low volume so there was light for Britt's as they all got ready for bed. Santana yawned as she climbed into the space next to Rachel. Rachel and her both stayed still, lying awake, wondering what the other was thinking. Finally Santana, after giving herself a Snix pep talk, decided to talk to Rachel.
"Hey, you awake?" Santana whispered as she turned her head to look at Rachel.
"Yeah, can't sleep…" Rachel answered, sighing as she turned her body to face Santana. Santana moved to get up.
"Come on." Santana said as she held her hand out for Rachel. Rachel allowed Santana to pull her up as she gave her that same curious look. Santana smirked as she guided Rachel out of the basement, up the stairs, and too her hideout.
"This is my mess room, or at least that's what I call it… I come here when I need to be away." Santana said shrugging as she sat Indian style on the floor. There was a stereo system set up, a guitar and piano, a computer, a paint easel, and a few paintings scattered on the wall with a few pictures. Rachel walked around the room in awe as she looked over the artwork.
"Did you paint all of these? They're amazing!" She said as she ran her fingers over a few of them.
"Yeah… thanks." Santana said sheepishly. "Try not to let anyone know I have a soft creative side. I have a bit of a bad ass reputation to uphold." Santana said smiling at Rachel. Rachel smirked back at her as she grabbed the guitar and sat next to Santana.
"Don't worry San your secret is safe with me." She said. Santana smiled as she starred at Rachel as she played with the strings of the guitar, tuning it.
"You're beautiful you know." Santana said quietly, letting her inner thoughts slip out. Rachel looked up at Santana shocked almost, her cheeks turning beet red.
"T-thanks." She stuttered out "S-so are you…" Rachel said shyly looking down as she played with her fingers.
"Sorry… it just slipped out." Santana said pushing her hair behind her ear as she looked up at Rachel shyly.
"Tell me something about you Rachel… We can go back and forth…. Make it a fair game yeah?" Rachel nodded
"You first." Rachel replied
"I still have a small scar from my first fight when I was in the first grade." Santana shrugged starting off with something light.
"I've been a vegetarian since I was 3."
"I listen to all types of music… including country."
"Ditto!" Giggled Rachel. They went back and forth with few smaller details like Rachel's fondness for chai and Santana's love for sugar cookies, until Santana brought up a deeper topic.
"I… I'm afraid of coming out of the closet and letting people know not only the real me but that I'm… I'm g-gay." Santana said looking down playing with her fingers. Rachel scooted closer to Santana putting her hand comfortingly on.
"Its nothing to be ashamed of San. I mean I don't parade the fact that I'm a lesbian and you don't have to but if someone asks I'm fine with saying I love the lady parts. It was rough when I came out to my first foster people, parents, guardians, whatever they were and I can help you if you like San."
"You're too good for me…. You know that right?" Santana said sighing.
"I think it's the other way around." Rachel said quietly as she shook her head. If only both girls knew how deep each of those statements were. Rachel felt Santana stare at her.
"We should go back down and try and sleep. We've boon up here for a while." Santana blinked a few times before checking the time. She realized Rachel was right when she saw that it was almost 3 o'clock. Santana nodded and got up. She put out a hand for Rachel to help her up. They held hands until they got downstairs. They climbed next to each and shifted closer and closer until Santana was holding Rachel. They both realized they weren't going to sleep until they were holding each other but it wasn't something they were going to say out loud. Santana was just as afraid to love and open her heart as Rachel was. Granted they were for different reasons but still. When Rachel thought Santana was finally asleep she gave her a small kiss on the neck. Santana smiled warmly but continued to pretend to stay asleep so that she wouldn't scare Rachel off.
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Rachel and Santana woke up to shushing noises and the snapping of cameras.
"What the?" Santana said sleepily before realizing what was happing. She jumped up and growled at the girls taking pictures of her and Rachel.
"Mierda! We're trying to sleep here!" Santana said as Rachel sat up huffing, her hair slightly crazy.
"Aww Rach, you guy guys are so cute! And you look adorable with bed hair!" Brits said clicking another picture of Rachel as she rubbed her eyes.
"Britney!" Rachel wined. "You guys suck."
"Don't worry we'll send you guys the pictures!" Quinn said as Lena and Tina snickered.
"Et tu, Lena?" Rachel asked glaring at her which only made her laugh harder.
"I hate you guys…" Rachel grumbled as she woke up more.
"Since all you pendejos are awake lets go make some breakfast." Santana said, flipping them all the bird as she got up and stretched. She helped Rachel up as they both crossed their arms over their chest and walked up the stairs to the kitchen.
"They are so cute!" They heard Tina say as they walked up stairs.