It can't be this easy…or can it?
Chapter 2
Sam's & Mercedes POV
"Hi, I'm Sam, but I don't like green eggs and ham." The room suddenly got silent and Sam wanted to slap himself for such a ridiculous introduction.
"Hi, Sam, I'm Mercedes & and I don't like green eggs and ham either." Sam smiled internally as he was so happy that Mercedes was not immediately turned off by his nerdy humor. Most girls were easily attracted to Sam, but once they got to know him, they split pretty quickly. Sam hoped that this new start would possibly give him the opportunity to have his first girlfriend. And maybe, just maybe Mercedes was the one.
"Do you go to McKinley HS?" Sam asked Mercedes
"I do, I'll be a junior this year, how about you?"
"Yes, I'll be a junior too, I'm hoping to go out for football and maybe see what else I can get into."
Hearing the words football brought a frown to Mercedes face. 'Well there goes that Mercedes, just another jock for all the other Barbie's at McKinley'
"Is the football team bad, you lost that beautiful smile as soon as I said football?" Sam took a chance to be a little flirtatious much to the surprise of his mother.
Startled, Mercedes quickly responded, "No, it's just that both my brothers play football and whenever I think of the game I think of them."
"Oh, I'm sorry; do they go to Ole Miss?" Sam asked
"Yeah, how did you know?" Mercedes said
"I noticed your hat as you were walking towards our house; I love the song Payphone too." Sam winked at Mercedes with that last statement
'No he didn't just flirt with me; right in front of Ms. Mary…is this boy crazy.' Mercedes thought to herself.
"Yes, my brothers are Jonah & Asa Jones, they are both Sophomores, we try to go to as many games as possible, so maybe when they play Ohio State, you guys can join us."
"Mercedes that would be lovely" Mary finally interjected as she noticed the obvious attraction her son had to Mercedes. She was actually quite surprised at his boldness, to her knowledge Sam had never had a girlfriend and usually he was very shy around girls especially ones as cute as Mercedes. But maybe this move was really the best thing for her family. Mary smiled to herself as she looked at both Mercedes and Sam.
"Well, I don't want to keep you. Is Mr. Evans home?" Mercedes said
"Oh no dear, he is actually at work and you are not keeping us, stay as long as you like, I do however need to get back to unpacking." Mary replied
"Ok, well you guys should finish helping your momma unpack." Mercedes said, looking at all the Evans children. Just as she was about to say her goodbyes Mercedes contemplated making a very bold gesture.
"Ummm, Ms. Mary"
"Yes, dear."
"Well, since it's your first night in Lima and I'm sure that the last thing you want to do after a long day of unpacking is cook, do you think your family would like to join us for Friday night pizza? It's kind of a tradition in our family. We order Pizza from Lanzano's and watch a movie in our backyard. It's a great way to end the week and enjoy the summer evenings."
"Mommy, please, please, can we go to Mercy's for dinner" Stacy shrieked
Mercedes smiles, "Mercy, now that's a new nickname, thanks Stacey I love it!"
"Mercedes, you are too kind." Mary Evans looked over at Sam who had a pleading look in his eyes, begging his mom to say yes.
"Why don't you check with your parents just to make sure its ok and then I'll check with my husband. But as far as I'm concerned, it's a date!"
Sam almost died when his mom said that.
Mary winked at Sam, knowing that she just embarrassed her son.
"OK, Ms. Mary, I'll call them, do you have a number so I can call you later to let you know the details?"
"Ya know what, my husband has my phone today, Sam give Mercedes your number so that she can call you & let you know the plan."
Sam and Mercedes both froze.
"Um, yeah, I still have my TN number though, is that ok Mercedes?" Sam's voice cracked as he spoke and Mercedes noticed it right away.
"Yes, that's fine."
"OK, it's in my room, I'll be right back."
As Sam returned he quietly came down the stairs hoping to get a picture of Mercedes without her knowing. Mercedes was effortlessly gabbing with his mom and laughing at the story she was sharing. Right in the middle of her laugh, Sam shot a picture, saved it to his phone and gazed at it for just a few seconds.
'Man she is beautiful. And between that laugh and smile, I think I'm hooked.'
"Ok, are you ready?" Sam asked Mercedes.
"Yes, how about I call your number & then you'll have it in your phone."
"Perfect" Sam replied
Later that evening...
