A/N: Hello! It has been awhile since I've written a Samchel story. Not sure if this will be a one-shot or full story. We shall see what response will be and where story leads. No Bashing or Flames! My 70th story!
Disclaimer: I own nothing. Takes place Season 6 when Sam is about to take over Glee club, and Rachel New York bound.
Mr. William Schuster walked into the choir room of the new William McKinley School for Performing Arts, ready to welcome his students and say goodbye to his alumni. He has chosen Sam Evans to take over as Coach of the New Directions since everyone including Rachel Berry were moving on. Even though this was his dream, he owed a lot to especially Rachel for bringing back the Glee club. He wished she had been given more credit.
Will: Hello everyone! Wow I don't think we've EVER had this many show up for Glee club. Welcome! Before we get started, I want to thank the alumni here, especially Rachel for all of her dedication and hard work plus fighting to get the glee club reinstated in the first place. Rachel, I couldn't be more proud. I can't wait for you to take Broadway by storm once again.
Rachel: Thank you, Will.
Kurt: * laughing* Sorry I still can't call you "Will"...
The class laughs.
Will: Next, Sam Evans will be taking over, and though he loves country, I couldn't be more confident to pass the torch. Sam?
Rachel looked at Sam with sadness. Since Jesse's reappearance, Rachel and Sam sort of drifted apart. Sure she shouldn't have kissed Jesse, but since Sam won't be heading to New York with her, it was time to move on. Sam looked at her with equal sadness as well. Rachel had also found out about Sue hypnotizing him. She knew Sam cared for her, but how much of their relationship was Real?
Sam: Alright, Alright. Before we get started, I'd like to dedicate this to someone very special to me. I don't know where we went wrong, but hope she knows how much I care. Rachel, this is for you.
Sam walked over to the piano and began to play. Glancing at Rachel, he smiled sadly.
"Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)"
(Sam)
How can I just let you walk away
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, uhh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
*Rachel felt tears already threatening to fall, taking a deep breath. Blaine leaned over to hold her hand while his best friend sang to his love, saddened that he couldn't convince Sam to move back to New York *
(Sam)
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave
Cuz we shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Now there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just a memory of your face
*Blaine walked over to play on the piano, as Sam got up to stand in front of Rachel, singing his heart out. *
(Sam)
Oh take a look at me now
There's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've gotta face
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
(Sam/Blaine)
Oh so take a look at me now
Now there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just a memory of your face
(Sam)
Now take a look at me now
Cuz there's just an empty space
Oh but to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've gotta face
Ta-take a look at me now
Cuz I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It's the chance I've gotta take
Take a look at me now
Ohh
You take a look at me now...
When Sam finished, he choked on the last verse, trying not to cry. He loved Rachel, hypnosis or not, he fell hard for her. As much as he wants to fight for her, he knew where her heart belonged.
The class clapped, and waited.
Sam: I'm going to miss each of you, but especially Rachel. I love you Rachel.
Rachel sat there , stunned.
Will: Rachel? You okay?
Rachel looked at everyone, but particularly Sam, and hesitated before speaking. She loved Sam, but her heart was elsewhere. Why couldn't she have everything?
Rachel: I, I um, I am sorry I've got to go... *Rachel got up, kissed Sam on the lips, and ran out. Never looking back*
The room was silent, as Sam just looked at the door, before turning back to his class.
Sam: Alright, Alright. where were we?
Blaine: Sam..aren't you going to go after her?
Sam: Maybe Someday, she obviously doesn't want me. Now, who wants to start us off with a country song?
Even though he watched her run away, Sam would let her go and tackle Broadway then hopefully win her back because honestly, he has no plans to ever let her go. Someday Rachel, he thought, you will be mine again...
A/N: End of first chapter. Read & Review. Dedicated especially to my fellow Samchel fans.