Santana and Rachel walked into the restaurant they both worked at wearing their matching, hideous outfits and swiftly headed toward the kitchen.
"We're here." Santana yelled out to her boss who was sipping a glass of rum.
"Good, get to work now." The boss yelled back. Santana and Rachel grabbed hurried out to work, but not without the two of them simultaneously rolling their eyes. Rachel opened the door and saw an unfamiliar face wrapped in the familiar hideous red uniform.
"Have you seen her before?" Rachel asked Santana pointing in the direction of the girl.
"No, never, I-I guess she's new here." Santana stuttered making Rachel's eyebrows raise in curiosity, Santana never stuttered.
"Are you okay?" Rachel asked Santana.
"Yeah I'm fine, why wouldn't I be?" Santana quickly replied, not moving her gaze from the new girl. Santana tried to avert her eyes but she couldn't seem to get them to move. The girl was stunning, if you looked past the uniform. She was short but not Berry short. She had faded blond hair, obviously dyed because of the brown roots that shown through. Her face was exceptionally beautiful, Santana had never seen any this gorgeous. Here brown eyes seemed to call out to Santana. Her curves were perfect. Santana had never seen anyone so perfect. The girl moved around swiftly and rhythmically, almost dance like. She smiled shyly at a customer who seemed to be hitting on her but the girl was obviously not interested at all, just being polite. The man asked for her number and she smiled politely and stated that she didn't play for that team. Santana's heart skipped a beat. This girl was gay? The most spectacular and stunning girl she had ever seen was gay? Santana closed her eyes briefly not knowing how to take this information, this miracle. Santana began to sweat as her heart raced faster than ever.
"Santana, did you just hear that?" Rachel said, interrupting Santana's thoughts. Santana quickly jolted toward Rachel averting her gaze from the new girl for the first time since she walked out.
"Hear what?" Santana asked, kind of knowing the answer but with Berry it could be about a showtune that some random stranger was humming walking by.
"That new girl is gay and she is absolutely gorgeous, I saw you looking at her, I don't blame you I would even hit that." Santana clenched her teeth and gave Rachel a shove at that last comment.
"Don't you dare she's too pretty for you." Santana replied as Rachel smiled brightly.
"Go talk to her." Rachel said, nudging Santana in the direction of the new girl.
"I can't" Santana replied "she's too pretty and perfect and I'm sweating so much and"
"Stop" Rachel interrupted her "You know you like her, you're never going to get anywhere standing here flapping your arms around nervously." Rachel smiled at her friend who was now noticeably breathing heavily. The new girl was now leaning against the counter looking at some papers. Rachel gave Santana another nudge and nodded her head in the direction of the new girl. Santana took a deep breath and let out a sigh. She forced herself forward to the new girl allowing herself to smile brightly despite her fear and anxiousness in the moment. Santana brought forth her charm and with all the confidence she could pile up walked toward the new girl. Santana leaned on the counter in front of the new girl causing the girl to glance up. A smile automatically rose to her face. Santana had to keep herself from gasping and running away after seeing her beautiful smile up close. Her smile wasn't like the one she made to the man earlier, forced and polite; it was a real smile, a I'm happy to see you smile. An I'm into you smile.
"Hey, I'm Santana, are you new here?" Santana asked the new girl who seemed as excited as Santana was to be talking right now.
"Yeah, I started yesterday; I'm Dani by the way." Dani, her name was Dani. Santana had never heard of a name so perfect. She looked like a Dani and all Santana wanted here, in New York, was a Dani.
"Well I'd like to welcome you to our horribly dressed, underpaid family." Santana said causing Dani to let out a small, adorable giggle. "How long have you been in New York?"
"A couple weeks now, I moved from Washington, and now I get to live the dream." Dani said sarcastically hinting at the waitress job that she obviously wasn't going for.
"It's a start; you always have to start somewhere. Let me guess, you want to be on the great white way like everyone else?" Santana asked wanting to know everything she can about this girl.
"Musician, actually. I play guitar and sing and that's what I want to do with my life." Wow. Santana thought. This girl keeps getting better and better. She knew she had to make a move; this is something Santana could not pass up.
"I heard you say to a customer that you don't play for that team. Is that true or are you trying to get away from the gross men that come to this restaurant?" Dani let out an adorable giggle, Santana loved it too much when she laughed.
"No, I am actually gay. Why do you ask?" Dani responded shyly yet slightly flirty.
"Because I was wondering if you wanted to hang out after work, if you're interested." Santana said quickly regretting her awkward wording hoping that Dani was single and interested and that she didn't just blow it.
"That sounds great." Dani said and smiled at Santana causing Santana to smile back and internally scream. She had a date with the most beautiful girl she had ever seen. This was going to be an amazing night. "We better get back to work before the boss come out and yells at us" Dani quickly stated.
"Don't worry too much about that, just make sure he has a drink back there and he shouldn't bother you." Santana replied and smiled at Dani. Dani. Santana repeated her name in her head. Dani. Dani. Santana could get really used to that name. Dani turned toward a customer with his hand raised for assistance but not before sneaking in a smile at Santana and saying,
"See you tonight." Santana let out a smile and turned toward her friend and hustled Rachel back to the kitchen.
"Did that just happen, did that really just happen? That couldn't have just happened. I must be dreaming. This isn't possible. Oh my god did you see her smile. I can't believe she said yes. Oh my god I haven't told you yet we're hanging out tonight. She came from Washington. I'm not sure if it was DC or the state everyone forgets about but that doesn't matter. She said yes. She's gay, I'm gay. I feel like I'm in heaven. Oh and she's an aspiring musician. She plays guitar and sings. Oh my God Rachel she sings. We could sing a duet. She's so beautiful. Did you see her eyes?" Santana's words were slurring together at this point. Rachel tried to understand her rambling unsuccessfully but she got the point. Rachel pulled Santana in for a hug.
"That is amazing Santana. I'm so happy for you, good luck." Rachel smiled and let her friend go but still held onto her shoulders. "We should get back to work, but this is amazing. Have fun tonight, but not too much fun" Rachel said. Santana rolled her eyes and swiftly turned around and grabbed some plates from the kitchen and Rachel followed behind. Santana had a smile on her face for the rest of the night working. She wasn't rude to the customers for once and exchanged glances and smiles at Dani whenever possible. That night could not come soon enough.