Eye of the Tiger

Part 14

Santana POV

I honestly hate to admit it but Dani's annoying little friend was right. It wasn't fair for Dani to get the short end of the stick but was it so bad that I didn't want to share it either? I didn't want to get slushied. I didn't want people to hate me. But each and every day that I am mad at Dani I feel like I hate me more.

Things obviously weren't okay with her. I didn't know what happened with her dad after she left but the light in her eyes has dimmed and the smile on her face has faded. Why did I have to be so mean? Why can't I just be the bigger person for once? I don't really want to do this but I have to apologize to Dani. I miss her. But she was no where to be seen all day.

"Yo Berry!" I pull on the arm of Dani's friend and she looked up at me in shock. Probably didn't think I knew her name but she doesn't let anyone forget it with all the clubs she joins here.

"What do you want?" She rolled her eyes at me, taking her arm back.

"Where is Dani? I need to talk to her." She raised an eyebrow at me.

"I'm not going to tell you for her to get hurt again Santana." God, she is so annoying how does Dani put up with this?

"Well that's none of your business now is it? Tell me where she is." I lean in towards her but it doesn't have the same affect on it as it does the other nerds. Damn.

"Don't know." She shrugged before turning on her heel to leave and I can feel Snix bubbling up inside of me but I breathe, I can't let my pride win.

"Please." I force out and she paused to turn back towards me. "I just really need to talk to her." She sighed.

"She's not here. She's suspended."

"WHAT? For what?" I am actually shocked. How did she go through all that shit yesterday but yet the asshole is still walking around while Dani is suspended?

"Violence. When she kneed that guy in the crotch." She chuckled and I couldn't help but smile too at the thought. She really was a fireball and I loved everything about it. The asshole deserved it.

"That's ridiculous." I sigh and Berry just nodded.

"She's taking advantage of the time off to train though. At Unbreakable gym, it's a few blocks away from here." There was hesitation in her voice. I know she was deciding if she was making the right decision telling me.

"Thank you..." I whisper, hoping nobody heard any of this. "If you tell anybody I was nice to you, I will not hesitate to turn you into a human slushy personally." I hissed before walking away. I walked straight out of this place and I don't care if I have 2 classes left.

Dani POV

"Awesome! Great job Dani, get some water and we will start back up in a few." Chris hit my glove with his and I smile. I was killing training today. I think a lot of it has to do with the amount of anger ripping through me for, recent events but it felt amazing to be somewhat back to normal. I started to take a swig of my water when in the corner of my eye I saw a familiar brunette. I thought my eyes were deceiving me but as I turned to the entrance my suspicions confirmed. Before I knew it I was standing face to face to the girl that broke my heart.

"Hey..." I haven't seen this Santana in a while. This one was different from the one I saw in school. I almost forgot how pissed off I was at this Santana.

"What are you doing here?" I spat out. I didn't mean for it to come out harsh but I guess my heart and my brain disagreed there.

"Dani, can we talk?" I opened my mouth to respond, but Chris comes back in.

"Are you ready Da- oh hi? Who is this?" He slid off his glove to offer a hand to Santana. She put on her sweetest smile and I almost scoffed at it. How can she suddenly flip her personality like that?

"This is Santana, she goes to my school." I can see Santana's face drop at the impersonal introduction. Maybe it's a bit harsh but I can't help it.

"Nice to meet you Santana." She took his hand to shake it before he turned back at me. "Do you need another minute?"

"Yeah I'll be quick..." I gave a look to Santana hoping she got the hint to make it quick. Chris smiled at as both before walking away. "I don't really have anything to say to you Santana."

"Then just listen." She reached out for my hand but I pull back before she can grab it.

"Why should I?" I did my best to not look her in eyes. I know that if I do I'll just forgive her but I don't want to do that. I'm tired of seeing two different Santana's. I want the one with me to stay with me at school too.

"I'm sorry Dani. You probably aren't going to accept that but I am. I'm sorry I left you that night. I regretted it immediately after and I still regret and I wish I was there for you." Damn it I feel so fucking whipped right now. Less than a minute and I've dropped all anger out for her.

"I'm sorry too...for telling everyone about us. I didn't mean to." She tucked a strand of hair that escaped my ponytail behind my ear and that's it. I was like putty by the time he hand rested on my cheek and I couldn't resist closing the gap between our lips. I missed her, and I felt myself ache remembering that I didn't have this all week.

"Maybe we should take this back to your place." Santana whispered before deepening the kiss. Chris walked back in and cleared his throat to get our attention and I felt all the heat rush to my face as I broke the kiss. Chris didn't really know that I was gay but at this point? Fuck it I don't care who knows. A frustrated sigh fell from Santana's lips and I smirk at her.

"Stick around and we'll see." Of course I didn't have a place for us to go but I didn't have the time to explain that at the moment. Chris turned back around to grab his gloves and I go to follow but was met with a slap on my butt. I glare at a laughing Santana.

"Don't look at me like that we both know that's how you like it." She just winked at me and suddenly I didn't want to finish this session.

"You're gonna fucking get it later." It was weird having Santana here but it was nice. It felt normal. Boxing was my past normal and then Santana came along while I couldn't box and replaced that normal. But I guess I could definitely get used to this version of normal.