10 days later..
Santana and Quinn are lying snuggled up in bed. The Latina is on her back as a blonde head rests just under her neck, a pale arm is wrapped around her waist and a strong legs draped over her own.
They are both sleeping until a loud buzzing awakes Santana and she moves quickly to pick up the phone causing the noise, trying not to wake Quinn.
When she looks at the screen, she sees that it is a number she doesn't recognise. She quickly but slowly rolls Quinn off of her and runs into the bathroom before answering the call.
"Hello?"
"Hello, is this Miss Lopez?" A deep man's voice spoke.
"Speaking."
"Hi, Miss Lopez. This is Sargeant Hull. I am calling to let you know that you leave for training in 7 days. You will receive a letter shortly with all of the information included about your flights etc. I'm looking forward to meeting you, your scores from the ROTC are one of the best." He states.
"Yes. Thank you Sir. I've been training for this for a long time, I'm looking forward to meeting you too."
"Okay. Well I have nothing else to say. If you need anything, there will be contact details included in your pack."
"Yes Sir. Thank you very much."
"Goodbye." He said before putting down the phone.
Santana sat down on the closed toilet seat to collect her thoughts. This was all so real now and she'd be leaving in 7 days, how the hell was she going to break this news to Quinn and had Blaine had the same call?
She popped her head out of the bathroom to see Quinn stirring so she decided to run to Blaine's room and speak to him first.
When she arrived at his door, she could hear the end of his conversation, "Yes sir, thank you. Goodbye."
She knocked gently and entered, her brother staring back at her with a face that very much mirrored her own, minutes ago.
"You had the call too?" She says and he pats the bed beside him.
She walks over and sits down, looking intensely towards him.
"This is all so real now S. It felt like it was never going to get here, can we do this?"
"Of course we can, but if you change your mind, that's okay bro." She says reassuringly.
He shakes his head in response, "I'm not changing my mind but it is weird. Did Q hear you?"
Santana sighs and shakes her head, "I don't think so, she looked like she was still asleep. I don't know how I'm going to tell her. And after that we'll have to deal with Mami."
"I'll take care of Mami, you go and tell Quinn."
Santana nods and hugs her brother before creeping back into her room.
When she opens the door, Quinn looks to be waking up as her head rises slightly.
"Morning mi princesa."
"Why are you over there? Come back to bed." Quinn mumbles as Santana climbs back under the duvet and her girlfriend curls into her. "Are you okay?"
"I need to talk to you." Santana says rather seriously, which catches Quinn's attention. All of a sudden, she's immediately awake and sitting upright.
"What is it?" She says worriedly.
Santana takes Quinn's hand in her own before taking a deep breath.
"I got the call this morning." She whispers, looking down.
Quinn doesn't say anything for a while, willing the tears that have gathered in her eyes away.
"When?"
"Q, just-" but Santana doesn't get to finish.
"No. Just tell me when Tana. Please?" She pleads.
"A week."
"A week? As in like, 7 days?" She begins raising her voice and pulls away slightly.
"Q. Please don't be like this. We were expecting it!"
Quinn just starts to cry, stilling her movements.
It's now just hitting both girls that this really is happening. There isn't much to slow the process down now.
Santana moves closer and this time Quinn doesn't retract. The Latina pulls her into her lap as the blonde burrows into her shoulder, clutching her t-shirt tightly.
"I don't want you to go. I need you." She cries, which only causes tears to fall from Santana's eyes also.
"I'm sorry baby love, I'm so sorry." Santana repeats into a nest of blonde hair.
Both girls having a death grip on each other, feeling that once they let go, that's it.
Once Quinn had calmed down, Santana decided that the conversation still needed to be had and she didn't want to delay it.
"Q?" She says and Quinn lifts her head from where it's resting on her chest, both of them lying closely.
"This is only training, okay? There's nothing to worry about, no danger. I'll be back in 3 weeks, I can probably talk to you at least every other day and we'll have time when I get back."
"It doesn't make it easier Tana."
"I know. Hopefully, by the time I've got back, you'll have a date to move into the flat and I can come with you and help." She smiled, trying to be optimistic.
"I hope so. I really want you to stay at least a couple nights, just while I get used to it." Quinn replies insecurely.
"I'm sure that'll be fine baby. You just need to remember you're never going to be on your own there, Cedes and Kurt will be there."
"I know but they aren't you."
They both sit in silence as Santana doesn't know what to say. But she does have faith that Quinn is going to be fine once the 3 of them are settled.
Santana then remembers a conversation she had with Maribel, "Hey. I forgot to tell you, I spoke with Mami and she even considered moving to New York. There's nothing here for her if me and Blaine are going to be there between tours."
This news made Quinn smile brightly, she would feel much better if Maribel was closer, someone familiar and so similar to the girl that she'd be missing.
"That would be amazing, lovebug. Maybe she'd even find herself someone."
"As much as my mother dating makes me cringe, as long as she's happy, I'm happy." Santana laughs.
Shortly after, the two decide to get up. When they arrive downstairs, Maribel pulls Santana into a hug but neither say anything. Quinn watches from afar and tries to hold back all the feelings she'd temporarily forgot about from resurfacing.
It's then that the blonde spots Blaine and walks over to him embracing him tightly, again, neither saying anything.
All four knowing that this means more to all of them than anyone will say.
Quinn is clingy for the next few days, Cedes and Kurt have been around a lot as Santana is trying to get Quinn used to them being around all the time.
The five of them are currently hanging in the living room, watching a movie.
Santana catches Cedes eye and motions towards the kitchen, when she knows they have the same idea, Santana rises from beneath Quinn and mentions she's going to get a drink and asks everyone else.
They all want something and so Mercedes offers to help. The two of them enter the kitchen and Santana grabs 5 glasses while Cedes gets the juice.
"What's up girl? You look tired and stressed." Mercedes asks.
"Stressed isn't the word. I'm so worried about Q I'm barely sleeping. I'm going away for training, where nothing is going to happen to me and she's panicking! I don't know what I can do to make it easier for her." Santana sighs, whilst still making the drinks.
"I know what you mean, she's quiet and she won't leave your side."
"I don't want her to fall into any kind of depression or anything when I'm gone. You'll keep an eye on her right? Make sure she gets up and out, check on her?"
"Of course girl! I've known Quinn a long time, I'm sure she'll adjust. I just don't think she's ever felt so comfortable around someone before, she knows she's safe with you San. But me and Kurt, we're here for her, for you both! When you leave you better write and call me, I want to know how you are!" She chuckles and gets Santana to smile too.
"Of course Cedes. I need to know how my girl is killing it on a music scholarship." She says winking.
They pick up the glasses between them and carry them into the living room. Once they're all placed on the coffee table, Santana sits back beside Quinn, who snuggles into her side instantaneously.
"You okay?" The blonde whispers, big hazel eyes staring upwards.
"I'm fine pretty girl, are you?"
Quinn nods and leans up for a quick peck before cuddling closer and wrapping her hands tighter around Santana's waist.
Tanned fingers run calmingly through her girlfriend's hair, whilst the owner is lost in thought about ways to make this whole situation easier on the both of them.
It's now the day before Santana and Blaine leave and they are both in their rooms packing.
Maribel is helping Blaine, whilst Quinn is in with Santana, but she isn't really helping, she can't.
She can't bare the thought of helping pack her girlfriend off, knowing that next time they do this, it'll be for real and so much worse.
"I think that's everything." Santana says, clasping the top of her backpack.
She looks up to see Quinn's sad face staring back at her.
"Cheer up gorgeous. I'll be back for you've realised I'm missing." She tries to joke, but it only makes it worse.
Quinn's chin starts to wobble and Santana instantly drops to her knees in front of her and pulls her into her arms.
The Latina can feel the wetness through her shirt but there's no noise, Quinn just silently cries into her arms.
Within a couple of minutes, Quinn pulls back and cups tanned cheeks, stroking her thumbs over her facial features.
"I love you Tana."
"I love you more Luce."
Quinn shakes her head, "No. You saved me so many times, you're my hero. I love so much that you've chosen this career and to serve your country, I just- I just wish- I.." she trails off but can't find the words.
"I know baby. Me too."
"Be careful, okay? I want you back here in one piece because we have a life to live."
"I'll be careful, I'll be back so soon! I promise."
"I'll think about you. All the time."
"I will too. You're always on my mind."
"You also need to tell me how you're feeling, okay? Don't hide it from me, or else this won't work. And I need this to work." Quinn pleads.
"I promise that if you promise it too. I need to know about you too."
Quinn pulls Santana up from her knees, into a soft kiss. A kiss that portrays love and care.
They kiss for a couple minutes before Quinn pulls back and looks intensely into deep brown eyes. "I promise." She whispers.
"Me too." Santana replies and goes to lean back in but is interrupted by a knock on the door.
Maribel and Blaine enter and the older Latina instantly sees the worry in the blonde's facial features.
"You all done Mija?"
"I think so Mami. You done B?"
"Yeah sis. Me and Mami were thinking we could have take out and watch movies for the rest of the day?"
Santana looked at Quinn who nods in response, "Yeah man, that sounds good. We'll be down in a minute."
The two in the doorway nod and then make their way downstairs.
"I love you lovebug." Quinn whispers once the others are gone.
"I love you too. Now stop worrying and let's enjoy the last few hours we have, let's go cuddle and eat junk food and watch shit movies with our family."
"Our family?" Quinn smiles, raising her eyebrow.
"Yes my darling. Our family." She states, leaning in for a series of quick pecks before pulling the blonde down the stairs.
They eat Chinese and watch films until 10 o'clock. When the final one finishes, Maribel speaks, "Come on now. We need to get up early, so get yourselves to bed. We need to leave at 9 if you're going to make your flight."
All 3 nod and hugs, kisses and good nights are exchanged before they all go their separate ways.
Santana and Quinn head into their bedroom and Santana goes straight into the bathroom to brush her teeth. Whilst she's doing that, Quinn strips and lies in the middle of the bed.
When her girlfriend re-enters the room, her jaw immediately drops. "Q?" She mumbles, but can't take her eyes off of the naked form on the bed.
Quinn beckons her over, "Come here baby."
Santana slowly makes her way over to the bed and leans over, Quinn pulls her head down and places her lips on Santana's ear, "Make love to me Tana."
Santana twists her head to capture pink lips between her own, feeling Quinn swipe her tongue across her bottom lip, requesting entrance, which she happily grants.
The Latina strips quickly and reaches over to the nightstand, but Quinn pulls her hand back.
"No. I want to feel everything."
Santana just nods and they resume kissing, she runs her fingers between slick folds and finds Quinn's clit, rubbing it quickly. She soon dips two fingers into her entrance and Quinn is writhing beneath her.
"Faster baby." She pants and Santana picks up the pace. It doesn't take long before she cums and the brunette retracts her fingers and sucks them clean. Instantly making Quinn groan.
Santana leans down so that they're cheek to cheek and speaks quietly. "How do you want to do this pretty girl? How do you want it?"
Quinn's heart races at the thoughts of what's about to happen, desperate to feel Santana deep within her.
She turns over onto her stomach and raises her ass slightly in the air.
Santana just looks down at the sight before her, Quinn's perfect backside staring at her, her centre gleaming, begging to be attended too.
"This is new, are you sure?" The Latina asks.
"More than sure. You always say how much you love my ass." Quinn giggles, seeing her girlfriend flush slightly.
With this, Santana lies on top of Quinn, placing her forearms either side of her head and leaning down to kiss the back of her neck and her shoulder blades.
Quinn is becoming more impatient now, "Please do something baby.."
So Santana reaches down and lines herself up, before slowly pushing in, causing them both to moan, loudly.
She stills for a second as they both get used to the new position and then pulls out and pushes back in.
Quinn grips the bedsheets infront of her and bites the pillow her head is resting on, whilst Santana leans forward, nipping her ears and sucking her pulse point.
The blonde spreads her legs a little further, allowing Santana even deeper and giving her more room to thrust.
"This... feels.. amazing Tana." She stumbles out, trying her best not to scream.
After a couple minutes, Santana pulls out, causing Quinn to whimper and sits up on her calves, pulling Quinn up with her, the blonde shuffles backwards and impales herself back down on to her girlfriend's dick, whining at the sensation.
This again is another new position for them and Santana is reaching a whole new spot for Quinn.
Quinn starts to bounce as Santana thrusts and the blonde is starting to see stars, she feels that much ecstasy.
"Right there baby, yes." She moans before feeling her walls begin to trap the dick buried inside her.
Santana leans in close and sucks her pulse point before whispering, "Cum for me Luce. Cum all over me."
And that pushes Quinn over the edge as Santana leans forward so that Quinn falls on to all fours and pounds into her from behind.
Watching where their bodies are interconnected, her dick, absolutely drenched in Quinn's juices, re-appearing and disappearing rapidly. She places her hands on Quinn's hips and pulls them backwards every time she surges forwards.
A few seconds later, she feels walls clutching her again and another round of wetness coat her. This time, she feels her own release approaching and after a few more pumps, spurts hot, thick cum deep into her girlfriend.
They ride out their orgasms before Quinn drops forward, head buried into the pillow.
Santana pulls out, making Quinn whimper from the sensitivity and lies down next to her girlfriend.
Quinn doesn't sit up or speak for a while, so she decides to speak first.
"Baby? I'm sorry, did I take it too far?" She asks worriedly.
Quinn sense her tone and turns quickly to look into her eyes and cups her cheek, "No, lovebug. That was incredible. It felt amazing, I just needed to get my breath back." She chuckles, leaning in for a lingering kiss.
"Are you sure? I was worried then that I'd hurt you."
"You definitely didn't hurt me. You did reach some completely new spots that you'll definitely be hitting again though." She smirks and Santana smiles in response.
Quinn looks deep into the chocolate orbs staring back at her and realises that tomorrow will be the last time for 3 weeks that they'll be this intimate, or that she'll wake up in her arms. She just wants to make the most of it.
"Love me one more time? Slowly, I need it to linger, to still feel you for days, please?" She says quietly.
"I'll love you forever mi amor." Santana replies, rolling on top of Quinn and leaning down for a deep kiss. She strokes herself a couple of times, so she's completely hard and then pushes in, they make love one last time before going to sleep.
Quinn lying completely on top of Santana with her head resting on her chest, listening to her heart beat.
They both have broken sleep all night, each one worried about the other.