After an hour, Rachel slowly woke up. She smiled at the warmth and comfort that came with being held by Santana. She brought her hand up and caressed the Latina's cheek. As she touched the soft, caramel skin, she felt Santana stir. Rachel smiled up at her when she opened her eyes.
"How long have you been up?" Santana asked groggily.
Rachel giggled. "Not that long. I've just been enjoying being in your arms."
"I wish we could've cuddled earlier," Santana said, her voice laced with disappointment.
"Baby, you know why we couldn't," Rachel looks up at her with kind eyes.
"I love Brittany, but damn I thought she'd never leave," Santana said with a playful smile. Rachel's face dropped at the mention of the other girl's name.
"Honestly, I don't think she was too happy about leaving," Rachel huffed.
"And why is that?" Santana looked down at her.
"Are you kidding me? That girl is so into you!" Rachel chuckled at Santana's obliviousness
"What? You're insane," Santana said thinking back to her recent interactions with the blonde. "She has been a little friendlier, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she likes me." At Rachel's incredulous look, she began doubting herself. "Don't look at me like that. I didn't do anything."
"I know, baby; I trust you." Rachel giggled. "It's her that I don't." Her expression turned to one of disdain.
"Can you blame her? I'm hot." Santana said sporting a smug smirk.
"Shut up, San." Rachel pouted and crossed her arms which caused the Latina to laugh.
"What would you like me to do? Ask her to stop because it makes my secret girlfriend uncomfortable?" Santana raised her eyebrows with a smile. Rachel's pout turned into a small smile.
"Okay I understand the lack of logic behind that," She said.
"You know, this would be a lot easier if we were out." Santana said in a small voice.
"Santana," Rachel sighed. "I'm sorry, but –"
"I know, I know." She sighed in response. She had tried to be understanding of the girl's decision to keep their relationship private, but lately she had been getting impatient. Santana envied the couples that could be open about their relationship at school, or at restaurants, or at the movies. All she wanted to do was be able to hold Rachel's hand in the hall, or sit close to her during glee without having to worry about someone seeing them.