December 12th, 2015

There was a knock on the door and Kurt set down his pencil. He ran a hand through his untouched hair. He didn't have work today, so he was as Blaine said, slumming it. He opened the door and found Santana standing outside of it.

"Aren't you going to let me in?" Santana grinned at him and crossed her arms over her chest.

"Of course," Kurt shook his head, "I mean come on in."

Santana walked into the apartment, "Is your other half home?"

"No," Kurt shook his head.

"Oh well, I suppose you'll have to do," Santana sighed as she sat down on the couch, "What about the kid?"

"Cassidy is home," Kurt told her.

Santana smiled, "Oh, hey kid," she called out.

Cassidy came running out of her room, "Santana!" she ran over and threw her arms around his neck. She pulled back and sat down on the couch, "What are you doing here?"

"I decided to come early for the wonderful holiday season," Santana shrugged, "Since you lot were staying I figured I would come for a visit."

Cassidy smiled, "Rachel mentioned you were coming, but she didn't know when."

"Well here I am kid," Santana said, "So when is your bro coming home?"

"Not for a few hours still," Kurt told her as he sat down on the chair.

Santana nodded her head, "So kid think you want to go out and show me around your city here?"

Cassidy turned towards Kurt, "Oh please can I go. Please," she pleaded.

Kurt smiled at her, "I think that sounds like a great idea. I'll have to let Blaine know it will just be the two of us tonight again."

"I'll make sure to keep her out just a bit later then," Santana winked over at him.

Kurt blushed, "Santana!"

"Oh please don't act like you don't enjoy the alone time," Santana teased.

Cassidy looked over at Kurt confused, "What does she mean?"

"Nothing," Kurt said clearing his throat.

Santana just laughed, "You ready to go now kid?"

"Yes, I just need to use the bathroom and grab my coat," Cassidy said running down the hall.

Kurt smiled over at Santana, "So what brings you here early?"

Santana shrugged her shoulders, "Change in scenery I guess. I like Boston, but it's not what I thought it would be."

"You haven't settled in one place since we graduated high school," Kurt said, "Does that have to do with a certain someone?"

Santana gave him a look, "Hummel, don't even get me started. Now if you don't mind I need to use the bathroom myself because the train I sat on to get here had the worst smelling bathroom." She stood up and followed in Cassidy's footsteps into the hall.

Kurt pulled his phone from his pocket and sent Blaine a quick text telling him about Santana stopping by and taking Cassidy out for dinner.

Cassidy giggled from her room and they walked out into the living room. "So ready to go now kid?"

"Yep," Cassidy nodded her head.

Kurt walked over to Cassidy, "Remember to stay next to Santana and keep your phone in your pocket."

"She has a phone?" Santana asked him.

"Yes," Kurt said, "It's only Blaine and I here, plus Rachel too, but it's for emergency uses only, right?"

Cassidy nodded her head, "Yep and I can only use it to call one of them."

"Where is the fun in that?" Santana asked them.

"Just be careful," Kurt said, "The both of you."

"We will don't worry about that," Santana held out her hand, "Let's get going Cass, I'm starving and you're buying."

Cassidy giggled, "You are always so funny Santana."

"I'm funny," Santana laughed, "See Hummel."

"Just get out of here then Ms. Funny Bones," Kurt said with a snort.

Cassidy pulled Santana out of the apartment and down the street. She was showing Santana everything she recognized. "My school is down that street," she pointed out, "And Blaine's school is that way."

"Wow," Santana said taking out her phone, "What do you say to a girl's night out then?"

"I thought that's what we were doing?" Cassidy asked her.

"I was thinking of inviting Berry along," Santana said as she quickly sent a text to Rachel asking if she would like to hang out. Someone bumped her shoulder, "Watch it!"

"Blaine and Kurt said I shouldn't talk to people like that," Cassidy told her, "It's not very nice."

Santana laughed, "Probably not, but it's how I roll kid."

"You like girls right?" Cassidy asked her.

Santana looked down at the little girl, "Yeah, why do you ask?"

"Just wondering is all," Cassidy started to skip rather than walk, "Do you have a girlfriend then?"

"Not at the moment, no," Santana said as she wrapped her arms around herself, "Why are you so interested in my life?"

Cassidy shrugged, "No reason. I just know Rachel is with somebody and you shouldn't be alone."

"I'm not alone," Santana said.

Cassidy looked up at her, "Well you have your family and me and Blaine and Kurt and…"

"I get it short stack," Santana stopped her, "Why are you so worried about me anyways. I can take care of myself just fine." Her phone beeped and she looked down, "It's Berry, she said to meet her at some diner."

"I know where that's at," Cassidy grabbed Santana's hand and started to pull her down the street, "It's close to her apartment and work."

Santana just let Cassidy drag her along the street and weaved between all of the people. She was soon pulling her into a small restaurant and saw Rachel Berry waving over at them.

"Hey honey," Rachel said giving Cassidy a hug, "And hello to you too," she laughed hugging Santana. At first Santana forgot about Rachel being a hugger, but quickly hugged her back. "So you're here in New York."

They all sat down at a booth. "Yeah, I'm here," Santana gestured towards around her.

"She is going to stay for Christmas," Cassidy said excitedly. "It's going to be so much fun to have more people around for Christmas."

"It sure will," Rachel smiled at her, "I see you recruited the tiny one."

"Indeed I have," Santana said wrapping an arm around Cassidy, "For some reason I just can't help be keep coming back."

Rachel hummed, "I see. Does this mean you'll stay after the holidays?"

"Oh yes," Cassidy said excitedly, "You should stay here. Blaine's coffee shop is looking for another worker, you can work there."

"See," Rachel smiled at Cassidy's enthusiasm, "You have a job lined up already."

"I can't just get up and leave my apartment," Santana said, "It doesn't work like that."

"It can," Cassidy said, "Rachel did it before moving in where she is now."

"Well Berry here got cast in a small spot and earned loads of money," Santana said, "I on the hand, am not that lucky, even if I'm talented enough."

"Which you are," Rachel said with a smile.

"Of course I am," Santana waved a hand.

Cassidy smiled, "I always liked it when you sang."

"Well good," Santana said to her, "Anyways, what is this I hear about you and Mr. Rodgers?"

"That isn't his name," Rachel said shuffling in her seat, "And for right now we are keeping it on the down low. So let's talk about something different."

"What's new in your life kid?" Santana asked her, "Got any boy toys yourself?"

"Boy toys?" Cassidy asked confused.

"You come from a family of gays and you don't know what boy toys are?" Santana asked, "We need to educate this girl."

"No we won't," Rachel squeaked, "Especially not about that."

"Oh come on," Santana said to her, "Her life needs a bit of a sprucing up."

Rachel just stared at her, "Hey Cassidy, why don't you go ask one of the waitress about getting us some drinks."

"Okay," Cassidy said getting out of the booth and walking over to the counter.

Rachel stared at Santana, "Listen quick Santana, that little girl is crazy about you and you do this thing where you come to town for a few days or weeks and then leave. She loves you and it's time you changed."

Cassidy came running over, "I found our waitress."

A woman walked over and asked for their drink orders. She then walked away.

Santana was surprised by Rachel's words, "Hey kid, do you think your brother and Kurt would mind if I crashed on your couch for a bit?"

Cassidy smiled wide, "No, they wouldn't mind. This is going to be the best Christmas ever!" Rachel sent Santana a smile.