Author's Note: Hey all I have a new Samcedes fic for you, but don't worry I'm working on the last chapter of 'The Return of Summer Nights'. This will be a crossover fic to include my favorite TV series 'Person of Interest' (if you haven't seen this show I highly recommend you check it out). Anyway I hope you enjoy the story and as always if you read please take a moment to review, reviews are like my scooby snacks and spinach.
New York
"I cannot believe that we've made it to the National Show Choir Competition, again." Tina Cohen-Chang exclaimed excitedly as they all entered their hotel.
"I can believe it, we're good baby," Tina's boyfriend Mike Chang stated as he wrapped his arms around her shoulder. "Only difference this time is that we'll be placing higher than 12th place."
"Amen," Blaine and Unique said, both snapped their fingers as they walked in arm and arm.
"Well you guys definitely deserve it after all the hard work you've put in this year." Mercedes Jones announced as she pulled up the rear with Sam Evans trailing close behind, carrying her larger bag.
"Well we couldn't have done it without you," Finn replied and the others concurred. "Thanks for taking a break from L.A. to come back to lil ole Lima, OH to help us."
"It was my pleasure, you guys are my family," Mercedes stated as she looked about to each of the Glee members standing before her. "Besides I've finished my backup work on the album I was working on and I don't go back into the studio to work on my demo until next week. Then after that I'll have a few weeks off before my next gig and I'll be free if you need me."
"I'll need you," Sam quickly barked out and then turned red as he realized his slip. "I mean we…we'll need you." He corrected as he pursed his lips in an embarrassed smile and ducked his head a bit. Mercedes couldn't stop the big smile that spread across her face as she stared at the man who was her first love and who still held a huge space in her heart.
"Alright guys I have the keycards to your rooms," Mr. Schuester walked up waving the cards in his hand. "You pretty much have the same sleeping arrangements as last time. Except Finn and Mercedes, since you two are no longer students I had to get you separate rooms. Finn you'll be bunking with me, and Mercedes, you have your own room." He said handing out the cards. Mercedes took the card and instinctively looked to where Sam stood and took in the mischievous smile that was on his face. "All right guys," Your bags will be taken up to your rooms, so you have the rest of the day to go sightseeing, but be back here by 9pm, and stay out of trouble." Mr. Schuester said and the group erupted with joy as they all made their way back to the exit, save Mercedes and Sam who stood in the lobby with Mr. Schuster and Finn.
"Well I have to head over to the theater and make sure all of our props and costumes arrived." Mr. Schuester said as he walked off.
"Yeah and I guess I better go play chaperone," Finn added as he head out after the group of teenagers.
"Good luck with that," Mercedes laughed as she called out after him. Then she noticed that Sam was still standing beside her. "Oh Sam let me take those, so you can go out and have fun with the rest of your classmates." She said as she reached for her bag, but Sam moved it out of her reach.
"No, I'm good I don't really feel like hanging out." He said. "So I'll help you with your bag and then I don't know….what do you have planned for the day?" He asked coyly and Mercedes fought hard not to smile but in the end, a half smile graced her lips.
"I'm going to do a little sightseeing, there were some spots I didn't get to see last time, and then I have plans to meet up with Kurt."
"That sounds like fun, would you mind if I tagged along?" Sam asked and Mercedes squinted her eyes suspiciously at the tall blonde-hair man before her as she giggled a bit.
"I thought you just said you didn't feel like hanging out."
"Well I didn't but then you mentioned Kurt and I'd love to see him." Sam replied around a smirk. Mercedes rolled her eyes a little, shook her head, and continued to giggle as she made her way to the elevators.
"Riiight," She said and her tone told how little she believed him. Sam entered the elevator with Mercedes, having to stand right behind her. He purposely stood close to so he could breathe in her sweet scent. He pulled his cell from his pocket and began texting, and after a moment Mercedes cell twitted and she pulled it out and read the message out loud.
"Mercedes Jones still smells really good…really Sam?" She threw a look and a smile over her shoulder.
"It'll be trending within the hour." He said and again she started giggling, something she noticed she did a lot around him.
"Boy what am I gonna do with you?" Mercedes said more as a statement than a question.
"Whatever you want," Sam said in all seriousness and the smile on Mercedes face faltered a bit as Sam started to sing.
"Well, you dawned on me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
Now I'm trying to get back
He winked at her and Mercedes blushed as her cheeks began to hurt a bit from all the smiling she was doing.
Before the cool dawn run out But I won't hesitate
I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's gonna stop me but divine intervention.
I reckon, it's again my turn
To win some or learn some.
No more, no more.
It cannot wait,
I'm yours."
The elevator dinged and then opened and Sam danced out into the corridor while tugging a laughing Mercedes behind him. He twirled her and then danced her down the hall towards her room.
"Well, open up your mind and see like me, So I won't hesitate
Open up your plans and damn you're free.
Look into your heart and you'll find love, love, love, love.
Listen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing, we're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved
No more, no more.
It cannot wait,
I'm sure.
There's no need to complicate.
Our time is short.
This is our fate,
I'm yours."
Sam stopped them right in front of Mercedes door, he then turned her and pressed her back against the door, and then he moved up so close they were touching chest to chest. Mercedes voice hitched in her throat as she gazed up mesmerized by Sam sea green eyes.
"Do you want to come on, scootch on over closer, dear I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror I guess what I'll be saying is there ain't no better reason But I won't hesitate
And I will nibble your ear
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed.
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons.
It's what we aim to do.
Our name is our virtue.
No more, no more.
It cannot wait,
I'm yours."
"I'm still yours Mercedes," Sam proclaimed in a whisper and then leaned in and captured her lips in a gentle kiss. Mercedes was about to swoon when a voice cut in and ended the moment.
"Get a room." The elderly woman said as she walked by arm and arm with an elderly gentleman, who replied.
"Edna, why don't you mind your own business? Don't you remember when we were young and all the places we use to do it in?" The man said and his lady blushed and swatted at his arm with a smile as they continued on to the elevators. Both Sam and Mercedes chuckled as the couple walked on.
"So do you need help unpacking?" Sam asked, as he remained pressed up against Mercedes.
"I don't think that's a good idea Sam," She replied as she pushed him back. She found it harder to think straight with him so close to her.
"Why not?" He asked as he stepped back to her but not so close this time.
"Because you're in full 'seduce Mercedes' mode and I…I don't know if I have the strength to fight you off right now." He smiled at those words, took another step closer, and dipped his mouth back down until their lips were barely touching.
"Then don't fight me." Sam encouraged and his hot minty breath dance across her lips and Mercedes had to bite down on her bottom lip to keep from moaning. "Do you remember the last time we were in New York? This is where Samcedes began."
"Sam-what-es?" Mercedes asked with a playful smile.
"Oh it's our 'ship' name, it's how I refer to 'us' on my twitter and facebook accounts. Sam and Mercedes equal 'Samcedes'." He said quite pleased with himself. "You be amazed by how many people at our school ship Samcedes, and totally want us to get back together."
"You are a fool, you know that?" Mercedes said teasingly through a laugh as she swatted at his muscular chest. "What about Brittany, I thought you two were a 'ship'."
"Naw, I mean we got close but it just didn't feel like 'us', and then Santana came back and it was obvious that those two still had unresolved feelings. Besides, Brittana sounds why better than Bram." Sam said as he frowned up a bit at his and Brittany's ship name. "So we both decided that we are better as just friends, and I'm sure Brittany and Santana are hooking up right now somewhere."
"I'm sorry Sam that things didn't work out with you and Brittany." Mercedes lied.
"No you're not," He tossed out and invoked another giggle to escape her lips. "It never would have worked between Brittany and I anyway because I want someone else." He stated with a serious tone and Mercedes gasped as she looked up into his serious face.
"We uh, s...should get ready for sex…I meant sightseeing," Mercedes slipped and then quickly corrected as her eyes doubled in size. Sam chuckled at her slip and then moved back.
"Ok," He agreed not wanting to pressure her further. He was content just knowing and seeing that she still wanted him and badly as he wanted her. "I'll let you get ready and I meet you down in the lobby in say 15 minutes."
"Ok, I'll be there." Mercedes nodded and then watched for a moment as Sam turned and walked back to the elevators, he would turn back so often to lock eyes with her. She stood smiling after him until he finally disappeared in the elevators, and then with a happy sigh she unlocked her door and entered her room.
Elsewhere
"Morning Finch," John Reese greeted as he entered the abandon library that had become their headquarters. "You said we have a new number?" He said as he scratched at Bear's ear before tossing a tennis ball down one of the aisles, and then watched as the German Shepard scurried off after it. Reese than moved to where his employer Harold Finch stood taping up a picture of their latest number, an young black woman with an infectious smile on her face.
"Yes a Miss. Mercedes Jones," Finch replied as he moved back to his desk where he took a seat at his computers. "Miss. Jones is originally from Lima, OH but late last year she moved to Los Angeles where she works full time as a backup singer, though I suspect it won't be long before she's the headliner," He stated as he watched the youtube video of her performance of Disco Inferno. "She really is quite exceptional." He added as he bobbed his head a bit.
"Finch I didn't know that we were taking this gig on the road," Reese said as he turned to look at the man who at become his closest friend. "You want me to go all the way to L.A.?"
"No Mr. Reese, Miss Jones is here in New York helping her old high school glee club with a national competition. So whatever is going to happen, it will happen right here. She's staying at the Marriott Marquis on Broadway." With a curt nod, Reese exited out to start surveillance on Mercedes Jones.
(song info: 'I'm yours' sung by Jason Mraz)