Like I Always Wanted

Disclaimer: I do not own any rights to Glee or any of it characters. This is purely for pleasure I get nothing else for this. Want to give a special thanks to Niekie for helping proof read this story for me too. She's all kinds of awesome.

Chapter 27

The next morning Santana was quiet as they got ready for the day and she rode in with Rachel to school not talking at all just looking at the window. They had gotten a text from Quinn right as they pulled into the parking lot saying that she wouldn't be at school until lunch time because of family stuff making Santana's shoulders drop even more.

Brittany met them at the door looking concerned. "What's wrong San?"

"Nothing," she shook her head and brushed past her into the school where her whole demeanor changed from sad to pissed instantly and students were smashing themselves into lockers to get away from her. Rachel and Brittany shared a look and followed behind.

Brittany leaned close to whisper in her ear. "What the hell baby, what happened?"

Rachel sighed leaning closer. "We saw Quinn at Breadsticks last night with some boy we didn't know and she's been upset ever since. She thinks she was on a date and that she lied about her mom wanting her home last night."

"That makes no sense. I mean who in the world would she even date? We've all been glued together since summer started and why would she keep it a secret from us or lie. It had to have been something else."

Rachel shrugged watching Santana open her locker slamming books around. "That's what I thought too but you see how she is. She thinks it was a date and it's tearing her up. We need to do something."

Thinking for a moment she leaned down and kissed Rachel lightly. "First thing we need to do is find out about dinner last night. I'll try to catch Quinn at lunch before you and Santana come in so I can talk to her. We'll figure it out baby."

"Ok," she said with a small nod and they headed over to Santana to get their own things out of their lockers then followed the Latina to class.

The day drug on and when it was time to head to lunch Santana was completely on edge and Rachel stopped them, "I need to go to my locker before lunch."

Brittany taking the hint nodded. "Why don't you two run and do that and I'll get our food and a place to sit."

Rachel smiled and took Santana's hand pulling her toward her locker. Santana went without a fight just following after the diva and waited for her to get whatever it was she needed. When they got to the lunch room door Santana stopped in her tracks and gasped.

Sitting there with their friends was Brittany who was talking to Quinn and the boy from last night. "I can't do this Rae, not today," and with that she was out the door.

Rachel turned trying to grab her but missed. "San, please let's just find out…" but she was gone.

When she turned back Brittany and Quinn were there. "What's wrong with San, I need to go find her."

Rachel grabbed her arm and stopped her, "Quinn who is that boy?"

Quinn looked at her confused. "What? That doesn't matter San's upset I need to check on her."

Brittany looked to Rachel. "It's ok baby I'll explain it to you just let her go." She turned to Quinn, "San thinks that you were on a date with him last night."

Quinn gasped and ran out the door. Rachel watched after her then looked to Brittany for an explanation. "Come one Rae, I'll introduce you to Rory." She smiled pulling a dumbfounded Rachel behind her.

Santana ran through the halls to the auditorium and up to the stage. She stopped at the piano and sat heavily as tears flowed down her face. She didn't know how to deal with all of this after this summer. They had gotten so close with each other she was sure that if she was just patient Quinn would admit to liking her. Now Quinn had this damn boy and she'd have to figure out a way to accept it and not let it show that it was breaking her heart so she didn't lose her altogether.

Wiping her face she thought of the song she was singing the night before and she placed her hands on the keys in front of her. As she started to play her voice filled the auditorium and she didn't realize that Quinn had just slipped in through the stage doors behind her.

Somebody said you got a new friend
But does he love you better than I can?
And there's a big black sky over my town
I know where you're at I bet he's around
And yeah I know it's stupid, but I just gotta see it for myself

I'm in the corner, watching you kiss him, oh oh oh
And I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home, oooh
I keep dancing on my own

Quinn watched as tears still fell down her face and saw her break right there in front of her and couldn't help her own tears as they flooded her eyes.

I just wanna dance all night
And I'm all messed up, I'm so out of line, yeah
Stilettos on broken bottles
I'm spinning around in circles

I'm in the corner, watching you kiss him, oh oh oh
And I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh oh oh
And I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
I keep dancing on my own
And oh, no

Santana didn't know how but she'd figure out a way to make it appear that she was fine and that Quinn's new relationship didn't affect her the way it did. She needed Quinn in her life even if it was forever as her best friend.

So far away, but still so near
The lights come on, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here
I just came to say goodbye

I'm in the corner, watching you kiss him, ohh
And I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home, oooh
I keep dancing on my own
And oh, no

Said I'm in the corner, watching you kiss him, oh no
And I'm right over here, why can't you see me? Oh no
And I'm giving it my all
But I'm not the guy you're taking home, ooh
And I keep dancing on my own

So far away, but still so near
The lights come on, the music dies
But you don't see me standing here

As the song ended Santana took a deep breath trying to stem her tears but was startled by a voice behind her. "That was beautiful San. I like it a lot better slowed down like that."

Santana quickly wiped her face before she turned to Quinn. "Hey, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at lunch with the others?"

Quinn sighed and moved closer. "I saw that you were upset so I came to check on you. You're my best friend S, where else would I be? I love you."

Santana scoffed lightly. "Shouldn't you be with the new boy?"

"Rory?" she asked shaking her head. "I think he'll be fine without me for a while. I introduced him to Britt and she'll make sure he feels welcome."

Santana just turned away not sure what else to say that didn't sound shitty. Quinn smiled slightly and moved closer pulling her into her arms. "Tell me what's wrong that has you in here singing sad songs. I want to help."

Santana burrowed into her neck not wanting to let go. "It's nothing, just having an off day."

Quinn sighed deciding to just tell her the truth since the stubborn girl would never come out and ask. "I wasn't on a date last night S." Santana stiffened to move but Quinn held her tighter. "I was out with my mom and the foreign exchange student that we are keeping for the year. You must have seen us while mom was in the bathroom."

Santana's head popped up and she looked into her eyes, "Foreign exchange student?"

"Yes, that's why mom texted me yesterday and why I was late this morning. He was supposed to stay with the Pierce's but mama P had something happen and wasn't able to keep him. She asked if mom would mind taking him in since we had the extra space. That's all S, he means nothing to me."

Looking away Santana blushed trying to pull away. "Oh… well… that's not… Ok let's just head back to lunch."

Pulling her face back to look at her Quinn huffed in frustration. "Damn it Santana stop it. Yes it was. I would never have done that. Even if and at this point that's a crazy if, I was going to date someone I would have talked to you and the girls. But S, I don't want to date some boy."

"You don't?" Santana looked up to her hopeful then her face fell. "Well if you did I'd always support whatever made you happy. I just want you to be happy Q."

Quinn smiled. "You want me to be happy?" Santana nodded and Quinn pulled her closer. "Then I think you should make me happy." Santana looked up at her confused and Quinn chuckled. "I don't want you to dance alone. I want you to dance with me."

Santana's face registered shock a split second before Quinn leaned in and kissed her softly. She'd been thinking about it for a long time now not sure how to deal with her feelings for her best friend then after this summer she was sure she wanted to be more than friends but until this moment didn't know how to tell her.

Quinn pulled back after only a moment of lips brushing and looked into her eyes. Santana just looked at her stunned for a moment then a huge smile took over her face and she pulled Quinn back into her kissing her again only this time it was so much more than just a soft meeting of lips. It started off almost savagely desperate but quickly turned tender as Santana held her close just savoring all Quinn allowed her.

Quinn moaned at the first contact instantly reciprocating and melted into her as the kiss turned tender letting her take all she needed. When they finally broke for air they rested their foreheads together trying to regain their breaths. "Does that mean you'll be my dance partner?" Quinn asked with a smirk.

Santana smirked back and nipped her bottom lip. "That depends. Does this mean you'll be my girl and go on a date with me this weekend?"

Quinn smiled brightly then kissed her breathless. "Yes San. I'll be your girl but you have to be mine."

"I think I can definitely handle that baby." They shared a smiled then leaned back in for another kiss.

Before it could really deepen they heard clapping and cheering coming from the back of the auditorium. Looking up they saw Rachel, Brittany and Rory standing there clapping and wolf whistling. Quinn buried her face into Santana's neck blushing profusely and Santana just tightened her arms around her. "How long have you creepers been standing there?"

Brittany shrugged, "Just long enough for the 'your mine and I'm yours' statements. Oh and that last kiss which was too long in the waiting if you ask me."

Rachel laughed at the incredulous looks on their faces and Quinn stood fully giving them a mock glare. "At least I didn't wait 10 years to tell her how I felt like you did Rae."

Rachel blushed and Brittany wrapped an arm around her. "It's ok baby. At least we got together first."

They all laughed and met in the middle of the auditorium where Rachel handed both girls a bag. "Those are sandwiches. I figured when you got over this misunderstanding you'd be hungry. We have Cheerio's practice this afternoon and I can't have either of you passing out."

They took their food and Santana kissed her on the side of her head. "Thank you Hermana. I'm starving."

"Me too, thanks Rae." Quinn said and they all sat to talk while the girls ate their lunch.

After he was introduced to Santana, Rory just sat and listened to the others talk. He really liked Quinn and these other girls seemed pretty nice too. They had talked about something called glee club and after answering several questions from Rachel and singing for her he was going to audition tomorrow, although he felt like he'd just had his audition and the other was just a formality.

After the girls finished their lunch the bell rang and they headed off to class. The rest of the day was uneventful and after practice they all walked to the parking lot. When they came to Rachel's car Santana stopped.

"Hey, I'm going to ride with Quinn to the house Rae." She said as she leaned into Quinn smiling brightly.

Rachel just waved her off giving Brittany a soft kiss. "I'll see you all there." She looked over to Quinn. "You can bring Rory if you need to."

Quinn just shook her head. "No, he said he made a friend during one of his classes and they were going to hang out after school and he would get a ride home from him."

With a nod they all went to their respective cars and headed off to Rachel's.

A/N: Ok my Lovelies, cliffhanger cleared up and I hope you liked it. Next up dealing with the more fighting in the glee club and Rachel's decision on how to fix it.

The song was 'Dancing On My Own' by Robyn/in the style of Calum Scott