A/N: So here's the next chapter some SamCedes and Tike interactions in this chapter along with a few other characters dropping by. I am so overwhelmed by all the love this story is getting. To all who said they saw this story coming after the Wonder-ful episode this has been in my head since the Grease episode but the Wonder-ful episode and zeejack's idea made me really want to write it. If you don't know what I am talking about with the Grease episode watch Born to Hand Jive again and see Mike tap Mercedes on the butt just sayin MikeCedes was bound to happen…LOL. Alright enough talk from me on to the story enjoy.
Songs in this chapter:
WOW by Brandy
Miss You So by Willie Nelson
As always I do not own Glee or anything else mentioned in this story
Much Love
A NEW START
Mike and Mercedes walked into McKinley High School with a lot of different emotions going on inside of them but any negative thoughts melted away when they saw Finn and Artie coming towards them.
"There go my boo" Artie said "come here girl."
"Artie!" she said coming to give him a hug "it is so good to see you."
"You too girl California looks good on you."
"Well you know I got to show those twigs out there what "real" sexiness is" she said with her hand on her hip.
That she does Mike thought.
"I know that's right" Artie said "Mike it's good to see you bro."
"Yeah it's good to be back."
"So how do you like Chicago?" Finn asked.
"I'm not in Chicago anymore I transferred to the LA campus."
"What? When did that happen?" Artie said.
"About a month and half ago" Mike said.
"So why did you transfer?"
"I wanted to take some extension classes at UCLA and it's more dancing opportunities out in LA."
"So do you guys see each other at all out there?" Artie asked.
"As a matter of fact we recently found out that we stay in the same apartment complex" Mercedes said.
"Right down the hall from each other" Mike stated.
"Wow that is crazy" Finn said "but I bet it is great to have a familiar face around in that big city."
"It is" Mike said "Mercedes apartment has become my second home especially when she cooks" he wrapped his arm around her shoulder.
"Yeah I seem to not be able to get rid of him now" she said rolling her eyes "but I'm not complaining he keeps me laughing and I get free dance lessons."
"She's a natural" Mike said "she doesn't need that much help."
"Well I for one am glad you two got each other out there" Artie said "now we need to get to the auditorium so we can get these auditions underway. I hope you went over my visions for each character in the packets I sent."
"I had to look at Mercedes packet since you sent mine to Chicago" Mike said "but I saw it."
"So you know what I'm looking for so let's get to it" he said.
They started walking to the auditorium and as they turned the corner they ran into Sam standing there talking to Brittney, Tina and Joe. Mercedes eyes locked right with Sam's and she froze. I'm not ready, I'm not ready, I know I said I was but clearly I'm not. I know I'm with Mike now and he's great but I am not ready to see him yet. She was trying to just keep walking when she heard someone call her name.
"Mercedes it's good to see you again."
She turned and saw Joe walking up to her with his arms out for a hug.
She breathed and smiled "Joe it is good to see you too."
"What are you guys doing here?" he said.
"Artie called to help out with the play" she said trying to avoid his eyes she felt staring at her.
"Wow that's a surprise" Tina said coldly "a heads up would have been nice Artie."
"For real" Sam muffled hoping no one heard him. (She did) Damn she looks good. She looks really good. I can't believe I was so stupid and broke up with her and then date Brittney really Sam? I must have been out of my mind. Now that I see her again I know I must have been out of my mind. I got to get her back.
"I don't have to run things by you woman" Artie said "I am the director and I wanted them here so thankfully here they are."
"Well I get why you asked Mercedes to help with the music because she is awesome and her vocal arrangements are perfection" Tina said smiling and winking at Mercedes "but why Mike?'
Mike looked at her like she had lost her mind along with everybody else except Joe who just wrapped his arm around her shoulder and smiled.
"Uh Mike is a great dancer Tina" Finn said "and he can do great choreography for the play."
"So can Brittney" she said "she's a great dancer too."
"Yes Brittney is a great dancer but she is also Captain of the Cheerios and has a full course load and I didn't think it would be fair to burden her with something else to do" Artie said.
"Thanks Artie I do have a lot to do this year and I have a man to keep satisfied so I did not need anything else on my plate" she said kissing Sam on the cheek and hanging all over him.
"Sam how come you didn't tell me you were dating Brittney? I mean I talk to you all the time" Mike smirked "I guess it just slipped your mind huh? Well it was fun seeing you guys but we need to start these auditions." He grabbed Mercedes hand and led her into the auditorium with Finn and Artie right behind them.
Sam stood there stunned at the way Mike called him out like that why did he grab Mercy's hand like that? He let that go because he needed to address his girl "what the hell was that Brittney?"
"What are you talking about?" she said in her most innocent voice.
"That I got a man to keep satisfied bullshit" he spat "why would you say that in front of Mercy like that? Are you trying to hurt her?"
"I just want Mercedes to know that she cannot come back in here and try to claim you."
Sam looked at her like she grown a second head "did she give you any sign that she wanted to do that NO and you know why because I broke up with her. I don't want you messing with her and throwing us in her face. I am sure it's hard enough to see that I have moved on and she hasn't yet but you don't have to worry babe I'm with you now" he said giving her a sweet kiss.
"Ok" she said wrapping her arms around his neck "I'll play nice."
"That's my girl" he said. Until I get my Mercy back. "Tina that was kind of cold what you did to Mike."
"I didn't do anything to Mike" she said "I just pointed out that there are other great dancers in this school."
"Yeah but you started out by saying you saw why he got Mercedes but then questioned why Mike, that is cold."
"Well whatever I was just making a point" she said "come on Joe walk me to class?"
"Sure babe" he grabbed her hand and they walked to class.
"She still loves Mike" Brittney said.
"How do you know?" Sam asked.
"It's written all over her face" she said "walk me to class?"
"Yeah sure" he said I wonder what my face says.
Mercedes and Mike were fuming on the inside but they had to keep it together for the auditions. They gave each other knowing looks and they knew that they will talk about it later. So they got started with auditions and there were some really good ones like Marley and Unique who sang Blow Me (One Last Kiss). Of course there were some really bad ones. When they looked at the next name on the list Mike let out a very deep sigh. He really did not want to have another encounter with Tina so soon but it was bound to happen.
"Tina Cohen-Chang you're up" Artie said.
She walked on stage with a look of confidence on her face. She grabbed the microphone;
"Hi I'm Tina and I am going to sing a song that sums up every feeling I have right now and it is for my boyfriend Joe" she smiled and winked at Joe. "I asked Marley and Unique to help me out with this one." When the music started to play Mercedes recognized it right away;
"Oh no is not about to sing this" she whispered she instantly grabbed Mike's hand under the table because she knew what he was about to hear.
No more sittin' at home at night
Waiting for you to come here
No more will I cry for you
I found somebody new
No more late night calls
Don't even bother at all
When I was there for you
You took me for granted
Mike was surprised when Mercedes grabbed his hand but now he saw why she did it. How is she going to try and blast me like that? Who is this girl?
[B-SECTION]
Now he loves me
The way that I wanted you to love me
He's always thinking of me
He's nothing like you at all
I don't know why
I stayed with you for so long
I should have been gone
He's nothing like you at all
I never took Tina for being so petty and you know I am glad we broke up because I could not have dealt with this later on.
[CHORUS]
That's why I say WOW
Never felt a love so good
I look up and my world is brighter now
There's no more rainy clouds
Since love's here and
Now every day I wear a smile
You came into my life and the clouds are gone
I only see the sun
[VERSE 2]
He's here and all my hurt is gone
Every night he is loving me
I feel like I'm inside a movie
But his love is so real to me
He's here and I finally found someone
That I can call my own
Now that I'm not with you
You want me to come back
[B-SECTION]
[CHORUS (two times)]
[BRIDGE]
No more trouble since you came into my life
I'm so full of you
You're the reason why I am so happy lately
You and me together is like my fantasy, clearly
That is how I feel about Mercedes so guess what Tina I'm good. He smiled and squeezed Mercedes hand.
[CHORUS out]
"Thank you Tina" Artie said "and we have one more for the day Sam Evans."
Mercedes dropped her head and sighed. Mike quickly squeezed her hand to let her know he was still there for her and she really appreciated that.
"So I'm Sam and I am going to sing a song my granddaddy used to play all the time when I was a kid and I fell in love with it."
Those happy hours I spent with you
That lovely afterglow
Most of all, I miss you so
He has got to be kidding me with this song right now she thought. Now you miss me? Is that before or after you get satisfied by your girlfriend?
Your sweet caresses, each rendezvous
You voice so soft and low
Most of all, I miss you so
You once filled my heart with
No regrets, no fears
Now you'll find my heart
Filled to the top with tears
Oh yeah I'm supposed to feel bad because he says he cried. He didn't cry that much if he was in a relationship with her two weeks later.
I'll always love you and want you too
How much you'll never know
Most of all, I miss you so
"Thank you Sam" Finn said "well guys that's it for the day you guys wanna go grab something to eat and catch up?"
"I'm a bit tired I think its jet lag and I just want to go home and get some rest" Mercedes said.
"Yeah it has been a long day" Mike said "how about a rain check?"
"That's cool" Finn said "maybe dinner tomorrow night."
"Sounds good to me" Mercedes said "you ready to go Mike?"
"Yeah right behind you."
They walked to the car in complete silence and that is how they remained till they pulled up in front of Mike's house. They sat there for a while and just held hands. They sat there for ten minutes in silence and they finally looked at each other in the eyes and Mercedes turned the car back on and drove off. Twenty minutes later they pulled into a Howard Johnson's and checked in. As soon as they hit the room they were all over each other kissing and pulling off each other's clothes. They were very reckless with the way they kissed and groped and held each other. All the emotion that they felt that day was being released. This was not about going slow and being gentle, this was a want and a need to feel better. Mike pinned Mercedes against the wall and kissed her neck and collarbone leaving marks along the way. She wrapped her legs around his waist feeling his erection against her middle she began to grind against him.
"Mike I need to feel you inside of me" she whispered in his ear.
"Cedes are you sure?"
"Yes Mike I need you right now."
He put her down and took off her panties and grabbed the condom out of his wallet and then pulled off his pants and underwear. He put the condom on and picked Mercedes back up and slid his dick inside her. He loved the feeling of fucking her against the wall that turned him on even more.
"DAMMIT MIKE YOU FEEL SO GOOD."
"MERCEDES YOU ARE SO FUCKIN TIGHT SHIT."
He was bouncing Mercedes up and down on his dick and suddenly he pulled out and Mercedes whined feeling empty.
"Go bend over the desk I want to take you from behind baby and see that sexy ass of yours jiggle for me."
She giggled and did what she was told. He stared at it for a brief minute and walked up and quickly slid back inside her with more force and a quicker pace.
"SHIT MIKE."
He was thrusting in and out of her feeling her wall clench around his dick. They quickly got their rhythm just like on the dance floor. Mike moved his hips with such fluid movement and Mercedes loved every minute of it.
"OOooOoo MMMMMIIIIKKKKEEEE SSSHHHHIIIITTTT."
Mike quickly went over with her and in true Mike fashion a bunch of expletives were screamed;
"SHIT FUCK MERCEDES DAMMIT FEEL SO GOOD."
She collapsed bent over the desk and him on her back. When he felt like he could move again he went and discarded the condom and walked back over and helped Mercedes in the bed. They laid their cuddled up next to each other.
"I didn't expect that" he said.
"Yeah neither did I" she said "but I regret nothing."
"Neither do I" he said "even though I wanted our first time to be a bit more romantic."
"We will have plenty more times to be romantic" she said "I promise you that."
"I don't know about you but this was just what I needed."
"It was exactly what I needed too" she said "we went through some foolishness today."
"Yeah we did."
"I knew it was going to be rough but I had no idea how ridiculous it was going to get,"
"Can you believe she sang that song" he said "I was so pissed at first."
"At first?" she said.
"Yeah then she got to the part where she said something like you are why I'm happier now and my troubles are gone and I thought you know what I am happier now and that's because I got you Cedes."
"I'm happy to Mike."
"I'm glad because that's all I wanna do is see you happy."
"You know what made me happy?"
"What?"
"When you called Sam out for not telling you about dating Brittney" she laughed "the look on his face was priceless."
"Well I didn't like how she was trying to play you. She's not really that good at being the HBIC she should leave that to Quinn and Santana."
"Exactly" she said.
"Cedes"
"Yeah"
"Sam wants you back" he said.
She sighed "I know."
"Do you want him back?"
Mercedes turned to face Mike "I would be lying to you if I said I never thought about getting back with Sam" she said "but that was before we got together. Sam was my first everything and he will always be special to me but you Mike are my now and you have made going back so not an option anymore. I choose you Mike and no matter what Sam wants I only want you."
Mike pulled her in for a kiss "a simple no would have been enough" he joked.
She pushed him in the chest;
"No seriously thank you for being honest with me about how you feel."
"Thank you for not flipping out and acting like a jealous monster."
"You haven't given me any reason to be that way" he said.
They talked a few minutes more until they drifted off into a peaceful slumber.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
The next week at McKinley seemed to breeze by. Mike and Mercedes focused on their duties for the play and did very little interacting with their exes if at all possible. Mercedes was still having some issues hearing Marley and Ryder rehearse Summer Nights but she remained professional and helped them make it sound their best. Mike had them dancing like professional dancers in no time and Artie was very pleased.
"I knew I did the right thing by calling you two back" he said "these kids look and sound great."
"Yeah you guys have done an awesome job" Finn said.
"Well thanks guys" Mercedes said "I have really enjoyed helping out. I kind of like molding the minds of future stars."
"They certainly enjoy having you guys around" Artie said "well most of them."
"Yeah some of them not so much" Mike said.
"What happened between you and Tina dude?" Finn asked "I thought you two were forever."
"Well so did I" Mike said "but things change, people change and now I am in LA doing my thing."
"You look happy bro" Artie said.
"I am" he said glancing at Mercedes "I get to dance more and I got Cedes out there with me so I'm good man."
"I am sure you dating like crazy out there" Finn said "being around all them flexible dancers."
"Yeah I am dating someone but she's not a dancer."
Mercedes looked at Mike like he was crazy I know he is not going to tell them we're dating. We said we would keep it between us.
"By the way Mercedes is looking at you she didn't know you were seeing someone" Artie said.
Shaking the thoughts from her head "oh no I knew he was dating someone and she is really nice."
"And don't forget sexy as hell" Mike said smiling.
"She's cute" Mercedes said laughing.
"So you got a picture or something?" Finn asked.
"No but I'll bring her to Lima one day to introduce her to you guys."
"That would be great" Finn said "now let's go get something to eat because I'm starving."
"When are you not" Artie said.
They all headed out of the choir room to go to Breadstix and were greeted by Sam who was walking by.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Sam" Finn said.
"Where you guys headed?"
"We're going to Breadstix to grab a bite" Artie said.
Sam looked at Mercedes and knew by the look on her face she did not want to be bothered with him today "you mind if I tag along I'm just leaving swim practice and I'm famished" he smirked.
"Yeah no problem dude" Finn said "the more the merrier."
Mercedes wanted to slap the taste out of Sam's big mouth. He knew she didn't want to deal with his foolishness but she was not going to let him ruin this time with her friends. They walked to the parking lot and Mike drove his car and Mercedes drove her car so they were just going to meet at Breadstix. Artie rode with Finn and that just left Sam.
"I'll ride with Mercy" he said walking over to her passenger side door.
Mercedes looked at him like he had lost his mind "you just go say you riding with me? How you know I want you to ride with me?"
"Because I know you" he said with his lop sided grin.
Mike drove over "everything alright?"
"Yeah bro it's cool" Sam said "just waiting on Mercy to open the door and let me in."
"Mercedes" Mike said looking in her eyes.
"Yeah Mike every things fine" she said unlocking the door "I'll see you there." She got in the car along with Sam. She started out of the parking lot not even looking at him. She turned on the radio and started humming along with the song. Sam grabbed her hand;
"What are you doing" she said pulling her hand from his.
"Holding your hand" he said.
"We are not doing that again Sam."
"Why? I thought it was cute."
"Well it's not anymore."
"You're still cute."
"Sam"
"What? I can't tell you that I think you're cute."
"No Sam you cannot" she spat "save all your nice words for your soul-mate Brittney, you know the one you always liked."
"Mercy-"
"And stop calling me that" she said "you lost that right to call me that when you broke up with me."
"I still care about you."
"Whoop-de-do" she said as the tears started to form in her eyes "you still care because guess what Sam when you broke my heart I still loved you."
"Mercy-"
"Stop it just stop it Sam because if you tell me that you did love me I might have to slap you. I believed you when you said we had a forever kind of love. I felt horrible after I realized that I didn't fight for our love with the Shane foolishness and I fought like hell when I went to LA because you said we were worth fighting for. I wanted us to make it but you decided it wasn't worth it anymore that I wasn't worth it anymore."
"NO Mercy that's not true."
"So what was it Sam? What made you call me and tell me we were through? What made you decide after two long weeks that Brittney was now your forever love? What made you sit in a classroom with her and listen to her blatantly disrespect me the woman you claim to love or even care about and never say a word to fix the situation"
"What are you talking about?" he asked.
"I heard about Brittney calling Wade, Mercedes and you not trying to correct her."
Sam sat there speechless;
"How could you of all people let that continue? If you really cared about me like you say you do you would have put an end to that?"
"Mercy I do care about you and I am sorry for not correcting Brittney, I'm an idiot I know it but I do lo- care about you."
"I can't with you right now Sam" she said "I am finally happy right now in LA and I am not going to sit here and allow you to change that. I am moving on with my life like you did so just leave me alone."
"Is there someone else?" he asked.
"Excuse me?"
"Is there someone else?"
"If there was Sam you have nothing to say about it because you are with Brittney or did you forget seeing as sometimes you need a compass to get around the school sometimes" she said rolling her eyes.
"I just want to know" he said "and I was just trying to make her feel better that's all."
"If you have to dumb yourself down to make her feel better then I personally don't think it is worth it."
"Can you at least tell me if it's somebody else?"
"I don't owe you anything Sam" she said "you felt no need to tell me that you had found your "soul-mate" two weeks after breaking up with me so no Sam I don't have to tell you if there is someone else or not."
"Mercy I have to say this and if you hate me then so be it but I still love you" he said "I made the biggest mistake when I let you go and I know that now. Seeing you here right now let me know that I was wrong and we do have that forever love."
"Is that why you're still with Brittney?"
"The hell with Brittney" he said "Mercy you say the word and I'll drop her like a bad habit."
Mercedes looked into his eyes and knew he was sincere she cupped his face and kissed him on the cheek and he smiled;
"You would do that?"
"In a heartbeat" he said.
"Wrong answer Sam" she said pulling away from him "you can't have your cake and pie too. If you really wanted me back you would have already broken up with Brittney but no you want to be greedy. Well guess what sweetheart I am not your fallback plan."
"I didn't-"
"Save it Sam we're here so you can get out of my car."
"Ok Mercy but you know me and you know I don't give up so easy. I know you're not over me I can see it in your eyes."
"Just get out of my car Sam."
"Fine" he said "I love you."
He got out the car and went inside to join the others. Mercedes let the tears she was holding back spill out of her eyes. She wanted so badly to be over him. Why did he have to say that he loves me? Why won't he just leave me alone? She was brought out of her thoughts by her phone vibrating. She had received two messages;
Is everything ok? I will kick his ass if you need me to. I got your back babe~ Ninja
She smiled and quickly replied;
All is well no need to kick his ass yet but I will tell you if need be. Thank you for having my back babe I do appreciate that and I am going to need some of my man's kisses after this :-p~ M
You got it babe~ Ninja
She smiled at his reply but her smiled quickly faded at the second message;
I still love you~ Sam I Am
Mercedes got herself together and walked inside to meet the guys. The only seat left was in between Mike and Sam. She rolled her eyes at the irony of the situation here she was forced to sit between her current boyfriend which nobody knows is her boyfriend and her ex-boyfriend who just a few minutes ago professed his love for her. Lord Jesus please help me with this madness I call my life.
"Hey guys I didn't know you guys would be here."
Everyone turned around to see Blaine standing there and Mercedes was the first to stand and greet him.
"Hey Blaine" she said giving him a hug "what brings you out?"
"Here to meet someone" he said "and I know they will be excited to see you."
"Who is it?" she asked.
Just then a familiar voice came ringing out;
"DIVA!"
Mercedes snapped her head around "KURT!"
They ran to each other and gave the biggest hug.
"Oh Kurt I have missed you so much" she said.
"I have missed you too" he said.
"Please join us" she said.
Kurt looked at Blaine pleading to say yes and Blaine agreed. They pulled up two chairs. Blaine sat on the other side of Sam and Kurt motioned Sam to move over so he can sit next to Mercedes. Thank you Lord for answering prayers she thought.
"New York is not the same without you" Kurt said.
"You got Rachel."
He rolled his eyes "don't remind me it was supposed to be the three of us so you could help me ward off her crazy."
"Hey lay off Rachel" Finn said.
Mercedes laughed "yeah but LA called and I had to answer."
"Yeah thanks a lot Sam" he said.
"Hey LA saw her talent I just posted a video" Sam said "and LA looks good on her."
"That's what I said" Artie said.
Mike saw what Sam was doing and he was not going to let it slide;
"I think I might have something to do with how great she looks" Mike said.
"Really Mike how is that?" Sam asked looking curious at his friend.
"All the free dance lesson I give her."
"Yes Mike really has me working hard in the dance studio" she said.
"Wait so you did move to LA?" Sam asked.
"Yeah I told you that" Mike said.
"No the last thing you said was that you were looking into it" Sam said "and you got there and looked up Mercy?"
"No, but we found out that we live in the same apartment complex" Mike said.
"Wow what a coincidence" Sam said "how did you find that out?"
"He ran into me at a coffee shop" Mercedes said "and what is with all these questions Sam?"
"Just curious about what's going on in my best friend and my girl's life that's all."
"I'm sorry you must be confused again but I am not Brittney" she said in her child speaking voice "I'm Mercedes the girl you broke up with remember."
"I know who you are" he said "and I meant what I said."
"Diva, can I talk to you in private?" Kurt asked.
"Sure Kurt" Mercedes said as her and Kurt excused themselves.
"What is going on with you and Sam?"
"He is being Sam thinking he can do whatever he wants and get whatever he wants."
"And he wants you?"
"So he says but he is still with Brittney."
"I never understood that."
"Join the club but the fact still remains they are together and he has no right to question Mike and I ab-" she stopped herself from telling Kurt her and Mike "he just needs to leave me alone."
"That boy wants you back" he said "I can see that and I just got here."
"I know he does" she said "he told me he still loves me."
WHAT!" Kurt yelled.
"Shh Kurt calm down."
"Wait what did you say?"
"I told him I was happy in LA and he needs to leave me alone."
"So you don't want him back?"
Mercedes sighed "No I don't I'm happy now without him."
"Well honey if you are happy that's all that matters" Kurt said "now let's go eat I'm starving."
"Me too" she said.
They linked arms and headed back to the table where they had a peaceful and fun dinner.
A/N: So we got some KurtCedes happening (which I can't live without) and in my world Kurt and Blaine never break up. (I needs me some Klaine) We had SamCedes confrontation what did you think about that and Sam and his jealous attitude? Tina and Sam's song choice for their audition good, bad, a mess? Up next Thanksgiving, more of MikeCedes in LA, more SamCedes, and Brittney/Mercedes interactions.
BTW PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!