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Hello Readers…

This is my first ever fan fic so please be nice. Just so you know I was on team Finchel but then Finn went and became a douche so I needed to find a new ship and along came Sam. So yeah major Samchel shipper here. Don't judge.

Things you must know for the story:

Samtana never happened (never really got that?)

This takes place after "Comeback" and the week before "Blame It On The Alcohol." I know there is not a week there but for the purpose of the story I need it.

Oh and as soon as Sam dumped her, Quinn got with Finn and started campaigning for Prom Queen Right away, because she's crazy like that.

I got the idea after listening to "The Script" album and created a story after it. I love Sam and Rachel and I dedicate this to Chord Overstreet, considering he won't be in Glee any more. Ryan Murphy don't cut the Chord!

For the song Rachel's lyrics are in Italics, Sam's are Bold and together is underlined.

Just trying to leave my mark on the world

Love Caty

Disclaimer: I don't own Glee… if I did Chord would be in High School forever.

Sam was just leaving the school gym. He always felt better after sweating off the stress. Walking in the empty halls of McKinley was weird for him, without the hustle and bustle of students. It was peaceful and calm, too calm. He felt strange. At this moment he hated his parents for moving here, he hated Lima for being a sucky town and most of all he hated himself for falling for Quinn Fabray. He wondered the halls in search for his locker.

That's when he saw it.

That poster. Quinn Fabray for prom queen. The photo she chose was ridiculous. It didn't show her true beauty. No Sam, don't think those thoughts any more she's not worth it. And Finn, with the cartoon crown on his head, smiling, mocking him. He had taken everything for him. What was so great about Finn? Rage filled him; he ripped the poster off the wall and crumpled it in his hands.

A familiar sound fills the halls. He dropped the poster. That song, he knew it and he knew it well. He was going to sing it for glee club this week. He followed the sound through the halls until he reached the auditorium. There she was. Rachel Berry, standing on the stage, eyes closed. Just her, the piano and her pink boom box that was playing that oh-so familiar melody. She looked like she was about to cry.

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing.

She was singing one of his favorite songs. She shone under the spotlight. He just had to watch her.

Just praying to a God that I don't believe in.

Was she always this vulnerable? Why didn't he notice her before?

'Cause I got time while she got freedom.

Sam couldn't help but sing with her. She looked shocked when she looked up and saw coming towards the stage. He climbed up and continued to sing.
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break even.

He walked across the stage and met her at the piano. She was suspicious; she walked to the other side of the piano. He was still standing there and she continued to sing.

His best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first.

While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven... even... no.

He was smiling at her from the other side of the piano. She was still cautious of the big lipped boy and wondered what he was still doing here. But she never let anything get in the way of her singing. She closed her eyes and they sang along.

What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you,
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok
I'm falling to pieces, yeah,
I'm falling to pieces

She looked up at him and his heart melted. A single tear rolled down her cheek, this was too much for her. Everything with Finn. She walked over to the bench and sat down. He sat next to her and held her hand. She need some comfort. He sang for her.

They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
'Cause they moved on while were still grieving
And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even... no

Rachel got up from the bench and Sam followed her, never letting go of her hand. They were now in the middle of the stage, they were facing each other. He was looking at her with admiration, for how brave and strong she was. Everything she went through.

What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you,

They let go of hands and Rachel took a step towards the empty seats and belted out the notes.

And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok
I'm falling to pieces, yeah,

Sam took a step and now was standing behind Rachel. He put his hand lovingly on her shoulder.

I'm falling to pieces, yeah,
I'm falling to pieces

One still in love while the other one's leaving
I'm falling to pieces
('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)

Rachel suddenly grabs Sam's hand, spins around and buries her head into Sam's muscle ripped chest, knowing he wouldn't push her away. He immediately wraps his hand around her waist and pats her hair lovingly with the free one. He continued to sing to her softly.

Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame.
Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh
'Cause you left me with no love and no love to my name.

Rachel lifts her head from his chest and looks up at him with tear filled eyes. She continued to sing at a barely audible level.

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayed to a God that I don't believe in.

'Cause I got time while she got freedom
'Cause when a heart breaks no it don't break
No it don't break

She breaks away from his arms, and she steps towards the audience and belts.
No it don't break even no.

He stands next to her and grabs her hand they turn slightly to each other.

What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and
What am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're ok
(Oh glad your okay now)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
(Oh I'm glad your okay)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
(One still in love while the other ones leaving)
I'm falling to pieces
('Cause when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)

He grabs her arms and spins her in to him into the same loving embrace as before he strokes her hair softly. She starts to sob. He sings to her softly.
Oh it don't break even no
Oh it don't break even no
Oh it don't break even no

The two heartbroken teens stayed in the embrace for quite some time. Rachel loved the feeling of having Sam pressed against her petite body. He was so strong and for the first time since Finn broke up with her she felt safe. Sam loved having the small girls in his arms; he loved how she smelt like vanilla. He wanted to protect her. He could feel her soft sobs against his chest.

"It's gonna be okay Rachel." He said in a bare whisper. He continued to stroke her hair. "It's going to be alright."

He knew it wasn't and it wasn't going to be, but he felt his sweet nothings were better than her silent sobs. She looked up at him. Her eyes were the most gorgeous brown eyes, even when they were tear filled. He looked at them and he felt his entire body melt.

"Are you sure?" She asked him quietly.

"Probably not." He put his hand up to her chin. "All I know is Finn is not worth your tears." She flinched at the mention of his name which only made Sam wrap his arm around her tighter around her waist.

"Is Quinn?" He put on a brave face. Why that question?

"Tell me Rachel, am I crying?" He said with a smile.

"Well No, you're not Sam."

"Well then, there is your answer." He laughed.

She laughed a nothing giggle. The sound was so sweet. Sam thought that there was no better sound. Except her singing. Nothing was better than Rachel Berry's voice.

"They are not worth our time or our heartbreak. Or that song." He said with an air of matter of fact to his voice. "I mean I love it but they don't deserve anything from us."

"Oh but Sam our voices go so well together." She smiled one of her million dollar smiles. It was so genuine, even with her tears.

"Well Miss Rachel Berry, If our voices do go so well together how about we do our song for glee club together. Not 'Breakeven', Nothing about the devil couple. Just a song, between two friends. A duet." She stepped away from him, she looked so happy. Like her just proposed to her.

"You're brilliant Sam. It's such a perfect idea. Do you have football practice tomorrow?" Rachel beamed.

"No I do not Miss." He said in his best impression of a southerner. He groaned inwardly at the use of it. She was going to reject him now. But she didn't. Instead she laughed and it wasn't a 'Ha, ha you're a dork laugh' but a real one.

"Amazing. You can meet me at my house at 4:30; we can work on it then." She gave him her address and she walked out of the auditorium, taking her boom box. He was still standing there, smiling like and idiot. No matter what happened today, Sam walked out of school feeling fantastic.