So this is a flashback chapter and it will be a two shot. I should probably change this story to incomplete huh? Sorry for any mistakes, it's almost 1am and i'm tired a.f Disclaimer: I don't own glee
"Ugh, I'm soo tired," Santana groaned as she leaned on the counter of the Spotlight Diner. It was almost time for her shift to end and she was exhausted.
"Too tired for our movie marathon tonight?" Rachel asked, coming over to the counter with a tray of dishes to hand to Kurt. He had the misfortune of being the dishwasher of the night.
"Well considering I sleep on the couch you'll be sitting on all night, I guess not," Santana responded. Normally she would oppose to spending so much extra time with her roommates, watching what's sure to be a Broadway movie marathon, but she's been in a better mood over the last couple of weeks.
And it was all because of Dani. Ever since that first kiss, the two had been seeing each other more often. They'd been on dates, hung our at each other's apartments, and had been moved to the same shifts at work. There was something about Dani that caused Santana's heart to race, which hadn't happened in a long time. She was confident, witty, and sweet all at the same time and Santana couldn't get enough of her.
"You're doing it again," Kurt's voice traveled from the kitchen window where he was finishing up the dishes. Santana snapped out of her thoughts.
"Doing what again?" she asked.
"Staring at the door with a goofy smile on your face" Rachel said with a sly smile. "This is the second time we've caught you. If I didn't know any better, I'd say you're waiting for Dani to walk in"
"I am not waiting for Dani," she lied lamely and turned her head away from the entrance. She totally was. Dani had texted her earlier that day, saying she was working the graveyard shift right when Santana got off. So in the last ten minutes she'd been eyeing the door, waiting for the blonde to arrive.
"Uh-huh sure," Rachel said and then suddenly yelled. "Oh hey Dani!"
Santana turned so fast, she almost lost her footing. The smile on her face quickly turned into a frown when she realized Rachel tricked her.
"That wasn't funny Berry," she grumbled. Kurt and Rachel just laughed at her.
"Judging by your eagerness, I'm guessing things are going well between you and Dani?" Kurt asked.
"Yeah seriously Santana, you haven't told us anything since that first day. I need details." Rachel said.
Santana raised an eyebrow. "Uh, no you don't." The last thing she wanted was Rachel sticking her nose into her relationship before it even became one.
"Uh, yes I do," Rachel mocked. "Unless you're forgetting that I'm the one who got you guys together in the first place." she said with a triumphant look on her face.
Santana rolled her eyes at that. "You're never going to let me forget that, are you?"
Rachel shook her head and smirked. "Nope."
"Fine." she exclaimed. "Things are going great okay? I really like her. She's funny, sincere, and really hot and sweet at the same time. Are you happy now?"
Rachel was downright giddy. "Yes I am. You are so cute" she said clapping her hands together.
"Yeah yeah, just don't tell anyone. That goes for you too Lady Hummel" she called out to Kurt who was done with the dishes and pulling off his apron.
"You're secret's safe with us." Rachel chuckled and looked off to the right of Santana. "Oh hey Dani!"
Santana didn't turn around that time.
"Nice try Berry, it's not going to work this time."
"Hey Rachel, hey Kurt" a voice said from behind the Latina. Santana snapped up and spun around to see Dani standing there with a smirk on her face.
"H-hey Dani." she said walking up to the blonde. "You didn't hear any of that did you?"
Dani walked up to her and wrapped her arms around Santana's waste. "You mean you calling me funny and hot? Nah, I didn't hear a thing."
Santana blushed and ducked her head. "I hate you." she joked.
"That's not what you just told Rachel," Dani said smirking again. She reached up and placed a quick peck on Santana's cheek. "You're cute." she said, causing Santana to blush even more. They stayed like that, arms wrapped around one another and staring into each other's eyes.
"Ahem!" Kurt coughed loudly, letting the two girls know they weren't alone.
"What?" Santana asked.
"I suggest you ladies say goodnight because it's time for you, Rachel, and I to get going." he reminded them.
"Actually, Santana, can I, um, talk to you for a second?" Dani asked. She looked over at Kurt and Rachel who were seemingly not listening while putting on their jackets, but she knew better. "Alone?"
"Um sure. Let's sit down" she took Dani's and and led her over to an empty table. "What's up?"
Dani looked nervous, actually nervous. She was staring down at the table and messing with her fingers. Santana had never seen her like this before and it was kinda adorable.
"Where'd all that confidence from a minute ago go?" she teased, hoping to ease the blonde's nerves.
Dani looked up and gave her a small smile. "I guess you just have that effect on me."
"Smooth" Santana chuckled. That seemed to calm Dani down more.
"Okay, I-I wanted to know if you'd go out with me tomorrow night?" she asked and went back to playing with her fingers. Santana raised an eyebrow,confused. There was no reason for Dani to be scared to ask her out. They'd been on dates and hung out plenty of times before.
Santana reached out and grabbed Dani's hand, making her look up. "Why are you freaking out? You know I'm going to say yes."
"Really?" she asked unconvinced.
"Of course. Now stop being weird." Santana teased.
Dani visibly relaxed after that. "Great. I'll pick you up at 7?" she asked.
"7 is fine."
"Okay cool." They sat there watching each other, both with goofy smiles on their faces.
"I should probably get to work" Dani said, not really wanting to get up.
"Yeah, and me and the Wonder Twins should be getting home." Santana sighed. They got up and went back to the counter where Kurt and Rachel were pretending not to be interested in them.
"So I'll see you tomorrow night," Dani clarified while helping Santana into her jacket.
"Yup, can't wait" she said and gave Dani a peck on the lips.
"Aww, you guys are so cute" Rachel cooed. Santana glared at her.
"And on that note, we'll be going now" Kurt said. With one last goodbye to Dani, the three roommates started making their way home.
"So what did Dani want to talk to you about? What's going on tomorrow night?" Rachel asked as soon as they got to the loft.
Santana sighed. She knew if Rachel would continue asking all night if she didn't answer her. "She asked me out. It's no big deal" she shrugged.
"No big deal? Then what was with the secrecy?" Rachel asked. Santana thought about that the whole way home. She didn't know why Dani was being weird about it either.
"I honestly have no clue. She was acting really nervous too" she said.
"Hmmm," Rachel thought for a moment. "How many official dates have you two been on?"
Santana thought about it. "This would be our third. Why?" Rachel's eyes widened and a huge grin came over her face.
"Oh my gosh, Kurt get out here" she called. Kurt came out of his room, buttoning up his pajama shirt.
"What?" he asked making his way to the kitchen to make popcorn.
"Tomorrow night is Dani and Santana's third date" she squealed.
Kurt gasped and turned around. "Please tell me you're going to her place. Because I will not tolerate you having sex all over my vintage furniture. Or worse, my bed."
Santana stood in place, staring at them with her mouth slightly open. "What in the actual hell are you two talking about? Who said anything about me sleeping with Dani?"
Rachel and Kurt gave her a curious look, not sure if she was joking or not. "You haven't heard of the three-date rule?" Kurt asked.
"No. What the hell is that?" she asked, getting impatient.
"Oh..um. Typically, you have sex on the third date" Rachel said. "Obviously, not everyone follows that rule, but Dani might. It would explain why she was nervous to ask you out."
Santana didn't know what to say about that. She'd be lying if she said she didn't think about sleeping with the blonde, but it was too soon for that. She wasn't ready yet which is a crazy thought. Her old self would have jumped at the chance to sleep with Dani after the first date. She probably wouldn't have even gone on a first date, it'd be a one night stand. But fortunately things are different now and she only slept with people she really cared about. And besides, Dani didn't seem like the type of girl to follow a stupid rule like that.
"Thanks for that information guys, but whenever Dani and I decide to sleep together, it'll be on our own terms."
Santana left the room and went to change out of her uniform. When she got back, Kurt and Rachel were already settled on the couch watching the first movie of the night. Just when she sat down next to Kurt, her phone buzzed in her hand.
I'm bored at work and can't stop thinking of you. Can't wait for tomorrow ;) -Dani
Part two coming soon. Review please. Two more and I'm at 70!