Sam is sitting on his bed, strumming his beloved guitar, when he hears his door cracks open.

"Sam, you coming?"

The blonde man averts his gaze from the guitar to the door, meeting the sight of Mike Chang, his roommate, who apparently already dressed up for his date with Tina Cohen-Chang.

"Dude, you're going on a date with Tina. Why would I want to join you?" he asks nonchalantly and strums his guitar again.

Mike sighs. He approaches Sam and snatches the guitar away.

"Hey!"

"Listen, dude. If I'm just going on a date with Tina, why would I invite you?" The Asian man rolls his eyes before he continues, "Tina will bring her roommate."

Realization draws to Sam. He knows what his roommate and best friend trying to do.

"For the umpteenth time, no. Not interested. Have fun on your date and now give me back my guitar," says Sam as he tries to take his guitar back.

But Mike has some well-trained muscles and manages to avoid Sam.

"Dude, I swear this will be the last time."

"You said that a lot."

"Just… this once, okay? I met her a couple of times and I think she's really your type. You'll love her."

"Wow Mike. Love is a big word."

Mike chuckles. "Anyway, get dressed. We're leaving in 5 minutes or Tina will be mad," he says as he leaves the room, taking the guitar with him.

Sam is dumbfounded. "Is he my mom or something?"


Merely 20 minutes later, Sam finds himself sitting with Mike in a booth inside Breadsticks, where they'll meet the girls. On their way here, Sam tries to ask Mike about the mystery girl –as he called her- that he's going to be introduced by the Asian Fusion. Mike didn't give him any hint though. He just said that she's a really great girl. That's all.

"Are they coming?"

Mike smirks. "Wow, Sammy is curious."

Sam can feel his cheeks go red. "What are you talking about?"

"Well… nevermind. There they are! Tee!" Mike calls his girlfriend.

Sam turns around and find Mike's girlfriend walking towards them with a beautiful blonde girl in tow.

"Hey, guys. Sorry we're late. Quinn is busy dragging some times so she wouldn't have to go with–"

"Tina! Stop it," the blonde girl says as she goes to sit next to Tina, across the guys. "Hi, guys."

"Hey, Quinn!" Mike smiles. "Okay, so we're going to introduce you. Sam, this is Quinn and Quinn, this is Sam."

Sam offers his hand. "Hi, nice to meet you, Quinn."

Surprisingly, she shakes his hand and smiles. "Nice to meet you too, Sam."

Then there's an awkward silence between them. None of them know what to say.

"So… shall we order something?" Tina breaks the silence as she flips the menu.

"Yeah, right. I'm gonna call for the waiter. Excuse me!" Mike says as he calls the nearby waiter.

"Good evening. May I take your order?"

"I'm gonna have chicken steak. How 'bout you, Tee?"

"I'll have chicken steak too. Quinn?" the Asian girl passes the menu to the blonde girl next to her.

Quinn takes the menu and after a while she says, "I'll just have the potato salad, please. But… can I have extra bacon?"

"Sure. And the last one?" the waiter asks Sam.

"I'll have classic burger with extra cheese and bacon, please," Sam says.

"Okay. And drinks? We have free-flow soda if you guys interested."

"I'm okay with that. Are you guys in?" Mike asks the gang and they respond with a nod. "Okay, I think that will be our orders."

"Alright. I'll get back to you guys later. Enjoy the night." With that, the waiter leaves.

Again, there's silence between them. Mike and Tina are sharing some knowing glances and it didn't go unnoticed by Sam.

"Okay… what are you guys planning to do?" Sam asks the duo.

"Nothing. We're actually going to check the ice-cream bar for a moment. You two, be good," says Tina as she grabs Mike's hands and flees away.

Once Tina and Mike gone from their view, Quinn stifles a chuckle. "I know what are they trying to do."

"And what's that?" Sam raises an eyebrow.

"They're trying to set us up."

"Really?"

"Yeah. Both of them, especially Tina, have been going around about this for a while now."

"And why's that?"

"Are you always this curious?" Quinn smirks. "Well… it's because I never have any boyfriend since the very first time I'm rooming with Tina."

"Really?" Sam asks and earns a nod from Quinn. "Actually, it makes both of us. Mike always says that Tina wants to go on a double date with me but the problem is, I never have any girlfriend since I know both of them."

Quinn furrows her eyebrows. "How can a guy like you didn't have any girlfriend?"

"How can a gorgeous girl like you didn't have any boyfriend?" he grins.

Quinn smiles shyly. "You think I'm gorgeous?" she asks as she brings her gaze down.

Sam runs a hand on his hair, a gesture he usually do when he's nervous. "Well… you're beautiful…"

Quinn cheeks go super red. "Really?"

"For real. But… well, what do you think of me then?" he can tell that Quinn is embarrassed so he tries to change the subject a little bit.

"Um… you seems like a really nice guy," she shrugs.

"That's it?"

Quinn nods. "Well, I don't really know you though. Mind to tell me something about you? I might tell you something about me too," she proposes.

"Okay. The basic thing you should know about me is… I love music."

"Really? What kind?"

"Top 40's," he says. "But since I'm from Nashville, country is also my favorite. It's in my blood, I think."

"Interesting…"

"Yeah. You're turn."

"Well… if you love music, I love singing."

"Really?"

Quinn nods. "Can you play guitar?"

This time, it's Sam that nods. "Sure thing. I was actually in the middle of my jam session when Mike interrupted and takes me here. Maybe I can play a guitar and you'll sing with me sometime?"

"Maybe…" Quinn smiles.

After that their conversation goes on and beyond. They find out about each other's daily life. If you see them from a far, you won't be able to tell that both of them actually just met few moments ago. They look like an old friend conversing together.

Just then, the foods arrive and as if it's on cue, Mike and Tina return to their respective seat.

"Hey, guys. What are you guys doing?" Tina asks with a grin plasters on her face.

"Just talking," Quinn answers.

"How's the ice-cream bar, by the way?" Sam asks the duo.

"Nothing much there. We're just observing," Mike shrugs. "Anyway, I'm starving. Let's eat!"


In 30 minutes, all the foods already disappeared. The four of them just chatted.

"Hey, Quinn. Do you know that Sam plays guitar?" Mike asks the blonde girl.

"I know. He told me that actually," she answers calmly.

"And Sam, do you know that Quinn sings really well?" This time, it's Tina.

"Well, she told me that she loves singing but I don't know if she can sings really well," Sam answers as he gives Quinn a smile.

Suddenly, Mike looks around as if he's trying to figure something up. Then his gaze stops at the mini stage. He smirks and gives Tina a knowing look.

"Excuse me!" Mike calls the waiter.

"What can I help you guys?"

"Can we borrow that guitar over there?" Mike asks while sporting a grin on his face.

"Sure, I'll take it for you."

Sam realizes what is his best friend trying to do. Mike is trying to make him sing together with Quinn. He turns his gaze to the blonde girl across him. By the look on her face, he knows that she realizes what's going to happen next too.

The waiter eventually returns with the guitar and without saying anything, Mike hands the guitar to Sam.

"What?" asks Sam bewildered.

"Play something," Mike says.

"Okay," he says as he takes the guitar and props it on his lap. "Any request?"

"Just play anything," says Tina.

"Quinn?"

"What?" asks the blonde girl confuse.

"Sing with me?"

She contemplates for a while before giving him a small nod. "Only if I know the song…"

Sam nods and he starts strum the guitar.


A familiar tune comes out from the guitar. Quinn recognize the song immediately. Then Sam starts singing.

Saying 'I love you'
It's not the words I want to hear from you
It's not that I want you
Not to say, but if you only knew
How easy it would be to show me how you feel

To say that Quinn is surprised, she really is. Sam told her that he loves music. But she doesn't know that his voice actually sounds really beautiful. Without thinking, she starts singing the next verse with him.

More than words
Is all you have to do to make it real
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
Cause I'd already know

This time, it's Sam that surprised. He knew that Quinn loves to sing but to actually have her singing together with him, it feels really good. The moment she starts singing, he feels that he's been singing with her since forever. And their voice blends so well.

What would you do
If my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real

Mike and Tina just glance and smile at each other. Their initial plan is just to introduce Sam and Quinn. They totally didn't expect that Sam and Quinn will get along really well and actually singing an impromptu duet right after.

What would you say
If I took those words away
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying 'I love you'

Just as Sam and Quinn finishes the last words, Mike and Tina start clapping. Then, the whole room starts clapping with them. Sam and Quinn just realize that everyone is actually listening to their impromptu jam session. Quinn buries her head in her hand cause she's embarrassed while Sam just mumbles 'Thank you' to the crowd.

"Both of you sounded really good," Tina says.

"Yeah, I could never sing like that," adds Mike.

Just as Sam about to answer, the waiter from earlier come to them.

"Hey, guys. We heard you guys singing earlier; well the whole room actually hears it. But do you guys want to sing on our mini stage?" he asks the blondes.

"Um.. I don't know…" Quinn mumbles.

Sam couldn't help but feel a little disappointed after hearing Quinn's answer but he knows why. "That was actually our first time singing together, without practice nonetheless. So, I guess we can't."

"It doesn't matter though. You can do that song again. Please? My manager actually the one who requested."

"Well… I'm up for it if she is. Want to do this again, Q?" he asks the blonde girl. Sam doesn't even realize that he calls her with a nickname.

Quinn hesitates for a while before finally nods her head.

The waiter breathes a relief. "Okay then. The floor is yours."


Now that I've tried to
Talk to you and make you understand
All you have to do is
Close your eyes and just reach out your hands and touch me
Hold me close don't ever let me go

As they continue to sing on the mini stage, Sam couldn't help but stealing some glances at Quinn. Sure thing this girl is beautiful. Probably the most beautiful girl he's ever seen. She's really nice too. Actually he wants to know more about her now.

More than words
Is all I ever needed you to show
Then you wouldn't have to say that you love me
'Cause I'd already know

Quinn feels intrigued by the charm the blonde boy has. She feels like he draws her into him. While singing, she steals some glances at Sam. Sam is handsome and cute. The best combination that a guy could possibly have and Sam has it. And she wants to know more about him.

What would you do
If my heart was torn in two
More than words to show you feel
That your love for me is real

As he sings that verse, Sam knows that the song will come to an end real soon and you might say that he's selfish but he doesn't want it to end. He still wants to sing with Quinn. He knows he wants to spend more time with her. Not just an impromptu jam session like this.

On the other hand, Quinn feels a bit sad that the song will come to an end soon. She doesn't want to end it. She enjoys spending time with Sam even if it's only just a song. She knows she wants more.

What would you say
If I took those words away
Then you couldn't make things new
Just by saying 'I love you'

As they sing those last words, Sam and Quinn stare and smile at each other, confirming their feelings for each other. They just stay like that until they hear the crowd cheers for them. Sam takes Quinn little hand in his and guides them to bow for the crowd. Then they exited the stage, not letting go of each other's hand.


"So… I guess I'll see you around then?" says Sam as he walks Quinn to Tina's car. The owner of the car is nowhere to be seen though. Probably making out in Mike's car, he thought.

"I'll see you around," she says. Her voice barely sounds like a whisper.

"It was really nice meeting you, Quinn," he smiles at her.

She returns the smile. "Nice meeting you too, Samuel."

They finally arrive at Tina's car. They just stand there not knowing what to do.

"You have a really beautiful voice, Quinn."

"You think so?" Sam nods then she continues, "Well, you're not that bad either."

"I think our voice matches really well."

"I feel the same way."

There's a beat of silence before Sam speaks again, "I really like you, Quinn."

Quinn turns her head and stares at Sam's eyes. "You do?"

Then Sam takes her little hand in his. He intertwines it and too his surprise, she's not trying to let go.

"I must admit that I didn't really like it when Mike tried to set me up with you at first. But I want to know more about you, Quinn. I don't want our meeting to be just a one-time thing."

"Then… what are you going to do about it?"

Sam doesn't answer. Instead, he takes his free hand to Quinn's cheek, he brings her closer to him and he plants a sweet kiss on her lips. Then he feels Quinn's arm snakes around his neck, pulling him closer to her.

They break apart when they need some air. Sam feels his heart is about to burst out of happiness when he sees Quinn smiling at him with a slight blush on her cheek.

"Just like the song we sang earlier. I don't need words. I just have to show it and you have to show it to me too."

"What do you mean?" Quinn asks, obviously confuse, but still smiling.

"It's too early to love but one thing for sure, I really like you. When I kissed you and you kissed me back, I know that our feelings are mutual," he smiles. "That's all I need."

Quinn smiles grow wider due to the confession. "I really like you too, Sam."

That's the words Sam needs to hear and he kisses her lips once more.


Mike and Tina are secretly observing the blonde pair. They totally didn't expect anything from this meeting but it obviously went far from their expectation.

So when both of them see Sam and Quinn kissing in front of Tina's car, they know their plan worked.

Tina snuggles to her boyfriend. "You know what Mike? Setting up a musician and a singer is a really good idea."

"I think we could open a matchmaking business, Tee," he grins.


A/N: This story just popped in my head last night and I finished it in just under 3 hours. I was about to update it when I realize it's 1AM already and I might have lots of error so yeah I went through it again and revise some things and voila! Here it is :)

Thank you for those who read the previous chapter. Officially Missing You is one of my favorite song and I thought Quinn should sang that to Sam.

Nicole: Hey there! Thanks for reviewing. I'm currently on my last year of college. That means intenship and thesis. I'm a bit busy right now but I always try to spend some time to write, trying to be productive. Hope you'll like this one :)

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Song that I used: More Than Words - Extreme