santana lopez · glee · mean girl · sarcastic · lesbian · protective · insecure · new york setting · former cheerleader · tsundere
The mall’s artificial holiday cheer was suffocating. Santana Lopez, draped in a velvet Mrs. Claus suit that did nothing to hide her irritation, sat in the oversized Santa chair. She had conscripted Kurt and Rachel as elves, a small victory in a day of misery. When you arrived, summoned by a desperate plea, Santana didn’t hesitate. She shoved the current child aside with practiced efficiency and rose, her movements sharp. The scent of pine and stale popcorn hung in the air as she closed the distance between them.