Eye of the Tiger

Part 9

Dani POV

I never thought I would say this but I actually just wish I had school today so I wouldn't have to face my dad. I frown at my growling stomach but I'm honestly too scared to leave this room. I throw my pillow over my face, hoping to block out last night completely but then my phone vibrating brought me back to reality.

"Hello?" I mumble, not even checking who it is.

"Hey so what time should I come get you today?" It was Rachel. Did I make plans with her?

"Huh? For what?" I pull my pillow off my face to speak clearer.

"Um, you're staying over remember? Because your dad is gone this weekend?" My eyes widen as I ran to my window. My dad has been gone since I woke up. I completely forgot about the tournament he had this weekend. Perfect. I can still go out with Santana without worrying about confronting my dad.

"Oh yeah, um, I don't know. Whatever is best for you." I pull the phone off my ear and put it on speaker so I can text Santana.

Half pint: so where are you taking me tonight? :)

"Well do you wanna see a movie tonight? Or just chill at my house?" I freeze realizing I'm going to have to tell Rachel something.

Pom poms: That is for me to know and you to find out. Be ready at 6. ;)

Half pint: can't wait

"I, um, actually have plans tonight...I'm sorry. I forgot I was staying over with you."

"Uh plans with who? Last time I checked you only hang out with me and Finn..." I can hear her get a little irritated. We haven't been able to hang out a lot due to my grounding but I also have been using any free time possible to spend with Santana and now I feel bad.

"I have a date..." I mumble, preparing myself for the mountain of questions about to be thrown at me.

"WHAT? With WHO? I didn't even know you were talking to somebody. Wait, is it the hickey girl?" I swear this girl never takes a breath.

"Look she isn't picking me up until 6, we can go see a movie this afternoon?" I try to change the subject.

"DANI DON'T CHANGE THE SUBJECT." I giggle at her. She's so dramatic. "But yes...a movie sounds great."

"Cool, I'll look at times and text them to you. See you soon Rach!" I mumbled out quickly before hanging up the phone. I'm sure I'll get lots of questions in the car but I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

Santana POV

"So...where are we going?" Dani blurts out once she sits in my car and I roll my eyes.

"Hello to you too." I chuckle at her. She looks hot tonight. I'm a sucker for crop tops, especially on her. "And it's a surprise so shush."

"Fine." She huffed but still gave me a smile.

"So...you never texted me when you got home last night. I was worried something happened." I called her a few times but she never answered back. I didn't want to seem too pushy though and scare her off.

"Oh...I'm sorry. I just got caught up in an argument with my dad." I could feel her tense up beside me, and saw her stare out the window from the corner of my eye.

"Oh...do you want to talk about it? Are you okay?" She chewed on her bottom lip taking a few moments to respond.

"Y-yeah I'm okay. But maybe later, I want to enjoy our night." I felt her hand squeeze mine and I swear my breath caught in my throat. We shared many touches obviously but something as simple as hand holding was new. All of this was new and I was nervous as hell. I don't think we actually have physically together for more than five minutes without our lips attacking each other. I knew all her kinks, sweet spots, and favorite position but what was her favorite kind of food? What kind of movies does she like to watch? ...What's her last name?

"What's your last name?" I blurt out, realizing the awkward silence and of course the last thing to pop into my head is what comes out. She looked at me curiously.

"Um Harper." She giggled awkwardly. "Why?"

"I-I don't know...just curious." I manage to force out. I really hope the palm that is holding Dani's isn't sweaty as fuck.

"You know, you're really cute when you're nervous." I can practically feel her smirk beside me. Fuck, I think my sweaty palms gave it away.

"I'm sorry..." I whisper out pulling my hand from hers in an attempt to wipe off my palm but she just held on tighter and brought the back of my hand to her lips.

"Sorry for what? It's okay to be nervous, San. It's honestly adorable."

"Are you nervous?" I felt her thumb trace the back of my hand and I honestly have a fucking zoo in my stomach right now with all the butterflies.

"A little bit. But...it's a good nervous. I'm really happy to be here with you." I feel my cheeks heating up and I can only hope I was too tan for her to notice the red in my cheeks. We finally start to pull up and I felt her squeeze my hand again.

"Oh my god I've never been to a fair before!" She squealed, taking in all the lights.

"Wait really...? Never?" And she just shook her head as her grin took over her face.

"My dad never took me. Thought it was too dangerous and the food was too unhealthy." She shrugged. I finally find an empty spot to pull into.

"Well I'm glad I can pop one of your cherries..." I smirk and she laughed while hitting my arm. It sucked to let her hand go so we could get out, a part of me worried I wouldn't get it back as we walked towards the entrance. But she must of read my mind because once we entered I felt her hand slide down my arm to reconnect them together. I already know this night will be perfect.

Dani POV

"I literally feel like I would have a heart attack eating that." I gag as somebody passes us with a stick of fried butter. Why would somebody willingly eat that? Santana just giggled beside me, playing with the end of her shirt. I really wanted to continue holding her hand but after we walked in we noticed a few people from school and couldn't take our chances.

"I guess your dad was right about the food being too unhealthy then..." Santana chuckled beside me. I freeze a little bit thinking about my dad. He hasn't even tried to call or text me. Does he hate me? "Are you okay?"

"Yeah, sorry..." She noticed me glance down at her hand before stuffing my own in my pocket.

"I'm sorry...I didn't even think about all the kids from our school actually being here. I should have picked something more conspicuous." She sighed but I stop her with a tug on her arm.

"Hey no, I'm having a great time. It's okay." My hand lingers on her arm and it took a lot for me to not just slide it to her hand. "I'm just...thinking about my dad."

"What happened?" She blurted out but I see her widen her eyes at her mistake. "I mean only if you want to talk about it..."

"As you probably gathered I was late coming home, and he wasn't very happy about it. But one thing led to another and before I knew it I think...I came out to my dad? Accidentally?"

"You think...?" She raised an eyebrow at me.

"By think I mean I totally did. I 100% shouted out 'I'm too fucking gay'" I couldn't stop the giggle from escaping my lips.

"What did he say...?" Her eyes were filled with concern. It was kind of weird spilling this all out to her but at the same time it felt natural. I trusted her.

"Um, nothing. Not a single word." I felt my voice crack and I immediately turn away. I didn't want her to see me cry. "I-I think he hates me." I was suddenly blanketed in her embrace and I couldn't stop the tear that escaped from me.

"It's going to be okay Dani. He's your dad, he loves you." I chew on my bottom lip as I look up at her. I wish I could kiss her.

"I hope so." I force out a smile. It was almost unbearable not being able to bring our lips together and being this close. "I really want to kiss you right now." I whisper and she just chuckled back.

"I mean I guess we can always have some alone time later." She said lowly, her gaze focusing on my lips. I close the gap between us until I can feel her breath on mine.

"Or maybe we can have that alone time now..." There was actually no hesitation from her as she just yanked my around towards the direction of the exit.