A/N: Hello everyone! I've got three story ideas in my head at the moment and decided to try to get it written down before I forget. This Samchel fan fiction will be a one shot, possibly two shot. I actually love Samchel, but you are welcome to ship who you want to, but just requesting no bashing. I got this idea after hearing Sam and Rachel's duet of " Time after Time", but takes place during Season three. This is mostly in Sam's POV. So yes its an AU story. Happy Reading!
Disclaimer: I own nothing but Storyline.
Song: Time after Time by Cyndi Lauper
To Love You More by Celine Dion
Sam Evans stood on the side of the Stage at Nationals in Chicago watching the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. Ask any of his fellow Glee clubbers who he had his eye on, they would think Quinn Fabray or Mercedes Jones. He had loved both once, but they weren't the ones who captured his heart. Because one she had a boyfriend. And two no one saw it coming. His dream girl was about 5'2, brunette hair, chocolate brown eyes, killer body, and that voice. Yes she was bossy, but she had a heart of gold. He kicked himself when he rejected her. Truth was he couldn't afford it and stupidly worried about his reputation. But when she sang, she took his breath away. Yes, he was talking about the one and the only...Rachel Barbra Berry.
Sam stood there , staring at her and lost in her voice as she sang her solo by Celine Dion "To love you more. " (A/N: And yes I know she sang a different Celine Dion song at Nationals).
"To Love You More"
(Rachel)
Take me back into the arms I love
Need me like you did before
Touch me once again
And remember when
There was no one that you wanted more
Don't go you know you'll break my heart
She won't love you like I will
I'm the one who'll stay
When she walks away
And you know I'll be standing here still
(Rachel w/ New Directions)
[Chorus:]
I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more
*Sam imagined himself holding her in his arms, and thinking of kissing her.*
(Rachel)
See me as if you never knew
Hold me so you can't let go
Just believe in me
I will make you see
All the things that your heart needs to know
[Chorus:]
I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
You will see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more
*Sam could've sworn he saw Rachel glance at him, but then saw Finn next to him. Figured. He was one of his best friends, but wouldn't be the first time Finn got the girl he loved. *
(Rachel)
And some way all the love that we had can be saved
Whatever it takes we'll find a way
Believe me
I will make you see
All the things that your heart needs to know
[Chorus:]
I'll be waiting for you
Here inside my heart
I'm the one who wants to love you more
*Sam wished she would notice that HE should be that guy who would love her uncondionally. He could give her what she needed. Finn didn't deserve her, and it angered him that after graduation he was going to marry Rachel and keep her tied down. Rachel's destiny was New York...and HIS heart. *
(Rachel)
Don't you see I can give you
Everything you need
Let me be the one to love you more
After the song concluded, Rachel ran into Finn's arms. Sam just stared sadly at the couple, and then hurried onto stage for the group number. He didn't have a shot anyway. Rachel was leaving and he had another year of high school left.
Soon after, they waited for the results and the NEW Directions won Nationals. He hugged everyone, but shocked when Rachel wrapped her arms around him and kissed his cheek, he swore he felt a spark, and by Rachel's surprised look, she felt it too. He was far gone and losing his mind if he thought Rachel would ever notice him.
After Nationals and celebrating at the hotel, Sam went to his room and thought of Rachel.
Meanwhile, Rachel was dancing with Finn during the celebratory party after their Nationals win, And Rachel felt odd after her hug with Sam Evans. Maybe it was in her head, but she felt fireworks when he held her. But, she must have been mistaken. He had rejected her and told her she wasn't his type. She was engaged to Finn Hudson, her first love. She would be lying if she said she wasn't having doubts, but didn't want to hurt Finn especially after working so hard to be with him. So where were these feelings for Sam coming from?
She scanned the crowd and saw Sam leave. She frowned, but didn't go unnoticed by Finn.
Finn: Hey what's wrong?
Rachel: Hmm? Nothing, I am just tired.
Finn: Time to head to bed then. I am so proud of you. I love you and can't wait until we get married, get a house.
Rachel: Finn, you know I'm heading to New York.
Finn: We will talk about it later. Good night.
Finn kissed Rachel, and then went to hang out with the other guys. Rachel sighed and was glad no one was in her room, and laid down and her mind drifted to thoughts of Sam Evans. What the hell?! She thought.
A/N: Hope you enjoyed first chapter. one more chapter to come. Read & Review.