A/N: I'm back with a different story. let's see it's Amber, Derek and Chord. Since they didn't have a slot for their names I have to put it under Samcedes but it's really a DWTS/Glee kind of thingy...I think, hell I don't know. But I hope you like it. To my lovely beta LadiJ, you are the best, love you boo! This is all my head cannon so you know it's out there in cray land. The song for this one-shot is 'Slow Jam' by Usher and Monica. Oh yeah I don't know or own any rights to these people or the song. Just wanted to play with them for a bit. There is some shade on Chord but this has nothing to do with Sam, I still love my Samcedes, my OTP 4LIFE! But I needed a shade catcher sooooo...lol.
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DANCING QUEEN
I was all alone
I was feeling rather low
I needed someone to lift my spirits up
So I dropped in on a dance
Just to take a glance
And there this lovely thing was
She was more than enough
I asked her for her hand
Said would you like to dance
So pleased that I had asked
She quickly took my hand
And we danced and fell in love
On a slow jam
Ohhh
Watching her dance with him he could feel his stomach churn with anger and jealousy. Why was she letting him touch her like that? Why were they dancing to that song? Were they trying to say something? The little smiles and flirty eyes, was all that really necessary? She used to look at him like that. Every week he would watch them as they danced, he didn't want to watch them but he couldn't help himself. He would watch everything they did over and over again. The interviews, the shows they would go on together, he was always holding her hand, hugging her. Why couldn't he keep his damn hands to himself? He called her babe and baby, gritting his teeth as he thought of how she giggled and even hugged his back. Hell she was even laying her head on his chest. Hearing the other man's phone go off he heard him tell her he would be back. Moving away from the door he watched as the older man walked out without seeing him.
It felt amazing, the Rumba was such a sensual dance and Derek had done an amazing job with the choreography. It was sexy, smooth and it fit the both of them to a tee. The way she felt as they seemed to move as one had her blushing when her thoughts turned to how hard and toned his body was against hers as they moved in sync. She knew she wasn't the only one feeling it, Derek never tried to hide how he felt about her. Looking down at her Derek smirked when he caught her biting her lip as she looked up at him.
Smiling down at the brown beauty in his arms, he didn't know how he lucked out having her as his dance partner but he thanked God. Not only was she an amazing dancer but she was an amazing woman. A woman he was more than interested in. Hearing his phone ring he frowned, looking at it he sighed.
"Sorry babe but I need to get this. Take a short break and I'll get us some water." Hugging her he walked out. He didn't notice the man who had watched them as the practiced.
Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam
For my baby and for me
Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
On a slow jam
For my baby and for me
Seems what you say is true
I feel the same way too
Amber looked around the room, thinking about their rehearsal for their Rumba. She began to go through the steps again, smiling to herself as she remembered the feel of Derek's arms around her as the moved as one. She and Derek were on the set of Glee, she had scenes to shoot and in between they would rehearse their new dance. She was tired, but thinking of how she and Derek had performed three nights ago she had to smile. While they both were a little ticked at Len they knew they were good together. Derek was amazing and she was lucky to have him as her dance partner.
Thinking of Derek she felt her cheeks warm at the thought of how he looked that night. The all black with no shirt was definitely a plus. The man had a body to die for; he was gorgeous and had a wicked sense of humor. All the things she found attractive in a man. At that thought a sigh escaped her. Then there's Chord, another man with those same traits but he was being an ass. For some reason he was being kind of rude to Derek, nothing outright just snarky at times.
Chord stood in the doorway watching her. She seemed to be deep in thought. Was she thinking about Derek? Just the thought sent a rush of irritation through him. The way she acted with Derek just irked him. She let him put his hands all over her and the way she giggled. Lately he had noticed that she was putting her hands on Derek, a lot, holding his hand and giving him coy smiles. He knew they had to rehearse but too many times he had come across them and they weren't dancing. He always felt as if he had just interrupted something. Amber would always be nice but Derek would always give him this look. If he didn't know better he would think it was a 'back the hell off look'.
I waited all night long just to dance with you
And when you touched my hand
I knew you were the man
To turn my world around
And make my dreams come true
The magic in your eyes, made me realize
That everything I feel, has got to be real
And we danced and fell in love
On a slow jam
As she swung around Amber was startled to see Chord standing there. How long had he been standing there she wondered.
"Hi Chord, are you finished with all your scenes?" She smiled at him, noticing he was dressed in his clothes instead of Sam's.
"Hey Amber, I was just coming by to see if you wanted to go to lunch. We haven't spent much time together I just wanted to catch up with you."
Before she could answer him Derek walked in the room, glancing between them he frowned. Every time he turned around Chord Fucking Overstreet seemed to be there. He knew the younger man had a thing for Amber; they'd had a relationship for about six months before he caved to public opinion and his bosses and ended it with her. He had asked Amber about Chord and she had told him everything. Shaking his head in disgust he walked past Chord.
Amber tensed when Derek walked in. She could feel the tension in the room. Chord was no longer smiling and Derek had his trademark frown on. She knew he wasn't happy to see Chord in the room and he didn't mind showing it. Please don't let ain't shit Derek come out, she prayed. Chord brought that side of him out, the only other person that brought that out of him was Val, but that was a whole different story.
I'm trying to find someone who
I can give my good lovin' to
Never, ever did I dream I'd find someone, yeah
Over the weeks Derek had come to know Amber well and she was a woman any man would and should be proud to have on his arm. A point he planned to make happen as soon as this show was over. He had made the mistake of dating one of his dance partners before during a show and he would not make that mistake again. This time he was going to do it right. He had let her know he was interested and they talked. They both agreed to wait until the show was over before they would date. He smirked to himself, the touches and hugs were getting to her, hell they had gotten to him weeks ago. This past two weeks she had been more handsy with him, touching him more and he loved it. They had finally kissed after their last show.
Reaching Amber he leaned down and gave her a quick kiss and side hug. "Hey babe, I thought we might go eat first, you didn't really eat this morning."
Out the corner of his eye he could see Chord stiffen and clench his fist. He looked across at the other man and smirked, let him think they spent the night together. He knew she didn't have a good breakfast because she overslept and they had to rush when he picked her up this morning. A juice and bagel was not going to make it, he'd seen how tired she was when they rehearsed earlier.
Amber froze; he did not just kiss me in front of Chord! She knew he wasn't happy to see Chord, but what the hell she enjoyed the kiss. Plus she was a grown ass woman! Chord had his chance and blew it. Looking up at him she smiled, "Let me go change and we can go. Chord just asked me to lunch." Turning to Chord she smiled, "You can join us if you want to." She could feel Derek tighten his grip on her waist, reaching up she rubbed his chest, calming him down as she smiled softly at him.
Now I've been trying to find someone too
I prayed to God, and then I found you
I swear I fell in love the night you danced into my heart
"That's okay; I don't want to be a third wheel. I think Kevin's still here, I'll eat with him." Chord said stiffly. He watched as she touched Derek's chest and smiled at him. At one time she use to be that way with him.
"Oh okay, maybe another time then Chord, I'll be right back." Turning to Derek she pulled him down to her level, "Play nice" she whispered to him.
Derek cocked a brow at her, "Always babe, always."
"Yeah right", she gave him a quick peck on the lips and left the room.
Watching her leave the room, Derek tensed, he knew the time had come for him to have a talk with Chord. He saw the other man's eyes follow her out the room. What the fuck was he eyeing her like that for!
"You know if you had been man enough it would be you going out to lunch with her instead of me." Derek moved closer wanting to make sure Chord heard every word he said.
"You don't know anything about my relationship with Amber." Chord snapped.
"You don't have a relationship with Amber, at least not anymore. I know you picked Hollywood over her. I know you let Ryan dictate to you when it came to you being with her." Derek looked at him with contempt. "She is so worth everything and you gave her up for what? Your character is a joke; you've been type cast as the dumb blonde man whore. Hell, you're not even bankable anymore."
Chord stood in shock; he couldn't believe that Amber told him about why they broke up. He couldn't believe that she even told him they'd had a relationship. "You don't know what you're talking about. So step the fuck off." Chord could feel his temper getting the better of him.
"I know that you fucked up and hurt her when you broke up with her. I know you were so scared of what your damn fans would say that you broke up with her. I know you let Ryan tell you that Amber wasn't the woman you should be seen with. I know your PR person told you the same. I know you believed them. I know you let the best thing in the world go because of some bullshit other people filled your head with." Derek's voice was harsh and hard with anger as he looked at the younger man.
Chord flinched at each accusation Derek threw at him, "You have no idea the pressure I was under. Amber was getting hate mail on twitter and people were putting her down everywhere. I did what I did for her." He knew his words were weak but he had to say something.
"For her? You did it for her?" Derek laughed, "Bull-fucking-shit, you did it for you. Amber was willing to put up with the crap but you didn't have the backbone or balls to stand at her side."
"Are you saying you do?" Chord spat at him. "How long will that last when people start talking shit to you?"
Play another slow jam
This time make is sweet
On a slow jam
Can I get a slow jam
Do you want to slow jam, baby
Play another slow jam
This time make it sweet
Can I get a slow jam
Play another slow jam
Are you gonna slow jam
Moving into Chord's personal space Derek looked him in the eyes, "Yes, I have the backbone and the balls for it because she's worth it. You see, when all the glitz and fair weather friends are gone, I'm going to still have her at my side. She is strong and everything a real man could ever want or need in a woman. I believe in myself and her enough to not give a damn what public opinion has to say. I'm not going to bow to pressure to keep me from my chance to be with the one woman who completes me. I've messed up in the past but I know the real thing when it's in front of me, and she's the real thing."
Chord stood there knowing that everything Derek said to him was true. That he hadn't been man enough to be there for her when it counted. Now he had lost his chance.
Derek stepped back as he moved towards the door, "Chord, I don't mind you being her friend, but if you try to take it to another level, I'm coming for you. Your fans and Ryan will be the least of your problems, I promise you."
Chord dropped his head, as he heard the door close behind Derek. He thought about what the other man said, it was all true and there wasn't a damn thing he could do or say to change anything. He had his chance and threw it away; the woman he loved was now in the arms of another man.
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A/N I hope you enjoyed the crazy stuff going on in my head, mega hugs and blessings to all! I know, I know not Glee and totally out there but hey, when have I not been out there.
Zee
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