They did not let go of the other's hand until they began to enter the Breadstix. Sam let out a heavy sigh as he turned and looked to the table where Brittany was waiting, and Mercedes threw him a supportive smile when he looked down at her.
"I would ask for a kiss for luck but that probably wouldn't be appropriate, huh?" He asked.
"No, and it wouldn't be fair to Brittany." Mercedes said as she shook her head.
"Here," Sam held out a keycard. "This is for the penthouse suite at the Fairmount Hotel. Be there at 6:30, we have dinner reservations down in the Hotel's restaurant."
"The penthouse, Sam you shouldn't have spent your money on that, my parents are away for two weeks we could have…"
"Hey I told you that I want to do this for you, and you know that both my mom and dad are working now, so all the money I make is mine to keep. I put most into saving for a rainy day, but I still have plenty left to spoil my girl." He stated as he cast a goofy smile. Mercedes melted and her face held a sappy smile due to his words.
"Sam Evans, if you don't go right now I'm going to take you right on this floor in front of everyone." She said and he threw her an intrigued look and waggled his brows, which made her laugh, as she turned him and shoved him a bit towards Brittany's table. She then shook her head a bit, as she made her way to the opposite side of the room where she spotted Blaine, Marley, and Unique having lunch.
"Hey Soul Sista, Blaine greeted as Mercedes took a seat in the booth beside Marley and across from Blaine and Unique.
"Hey guys," Mercedes greeted in return.
"Wow, look at you," Blaine continued as he stared at her from head to toe. "What has gotten you 'glowing', or should I say who?" In response, Mercedes turned and cast her eyes over to where Sam stood. The other three followed her gaze; two held confused looks only Blaine's face lit up. "Wait, are you saying that you and Sam are getting back together?" Blaine asked.
"Wait, wait, wait," Unique cut in. "You and that white chocolate Adonis use to go out?"
"Yeah and why do you sound so surprised?" Mercedes asked slightly offended even thought her face held its smile.
"Sorry I guess I pegged Sam Evans all wrong, I thought he was the shallow California surfer boy type, who was only into the blonde cheerleader types."
"Sam isn't like that, also he's from Tennessee, and he couldn't surf to save his life." Mercedes said. "You of all people should be more open minded of others and never judge a book by its cover." She added and Unique bowed her head a bit in shame.
"You're right, I'm after all a girl trapped in a boy's body. I'm sorry." Unique apologized.
"You should tell it to Sam," Mercedes offered as she reached across the table and gave Unique's hand a gentle squeeze.
"But wait," Marley interjected. "Aren't Brittany and Sam an item, I mean I have seen those two swapping some serious spit." The image from those words made Mercedes frown a bit.
"Well, that's why we're here. Sam wanted to tell Brittany about us before we go any further with our reunion."
"Poor Brittany, this has been a difficult year for her so far, especially when Coach Sue kicked her from the Cheerios." Blaine announced.
"I honestly don't want to hurt Brittany but, this has been a hard year for me too, being away and missing Sam. I love him and I just can't deny my heart any longer." Mercedes said as turned and locked eyes with Sam who was standing a table away from Brittany's table, and she began to sing.
"Did you ever wish you could get back
Something that you did in your past?
If it wasn't for me I know what we had
Was definitely gonna last."
Mercedes sang her heart out as the others at the table snapped their fingers and rocked along with her.
I admit we say some things
We don't mean when we're mad
But I realize that I've been foolish
I never should have turned my back
'Cause it's cold in the world when you're out there all alone
So many times I just wanted to pick up the phone
And tell you ooh baby, baby I missed your loving so
I ain't holding back no more, your girl is coming home
And I want you to love me
(Like I never left), Blaine, Marley, and Unique harmonized.
And I want you to hold me.
(Like I never left)
And I want you to touch me
(Like I never left)
Come give me what I'm missing, yeah
(Like I never left)."
Sam threw Mercedes a loving smile as he began to sing.
"Do you think we can pick up
Where we left before the day
That I told you it was over, packed my things
And moved away?
'Cause I see that without you
My world is just an empty place
Taking one step away from you feels like
A million miles away
'Cause it's a cold world when you're out there all alone
So many times, I just wanted to pick up the phone
And tell you ooh baby, baby I missed your loving so
But I ain't holding back no more 'cause your man is coming home
Yeah."
Mercedes turned in her seat and rose up onto her knees as she sang the chorus with Blaine, Marley, and Unique again backing her up.
"And I want you to love me
(Like I never left)
And I want you to hold me
(Like I never left)
And I want you to touch me
(Like I never left)
Come give me what I'm missing, yeah
(like I never left)
I had enough, I miss you bad
What I did, leave in the past
Yes, your girl is coming back
Like I never left"
Sam picked up the verse as he swayed his body.
"Said back in the building, back on the block
You and me together, we back on top
Kind of love we got, it just don't stop
Like I never left"
Mercedes sang as she reached out a hand as if reaching for Sam.
I had enough, I missed you bad
(Miss you bad) Sam countered.
What I did leave in the past
(Yeah) Sam added as he nodded his head.
Yes your girl is coming back
Like I never left." Mercedes ended the song and turned back to her friend as Sam moved to Brittany's table and sat down.
"Hey," Sam said from his place across the table from Brittany. "Thanks for coming."
"I'm glad you asked," Brittany replied. "I've when trying to work up the nerve to talk to you." She added and a confused scowled marred Sam's face. "Sam you're a great guy and you've become a close friend to me these past few months, but I realized when Santana came home that I don't like hotdogs, I prefer Pussy cats, like Lord Tubbington." Sam's eyes widened a bit as he stared at the girl before him. He had always found Brittany's dialect to be somewhat confusing, and it always took him a moment to understand her meaning.
"Wait, are you saying that you and Santana are getting back together?" Sam asked.
"Oh technically we got back together several time before she went back to New York. But Santana said that since you and I never did it, by rights my goodies still belonged to her, so its not cheating. I hope you're not mad. I mean I figured you'd be ok since I know you still have a thing for Mercedes." Brittany said.
"You do?" Sam questioned as he thought that maybe Brittany had seen him and Mercedes last night as they had a serious make out session in the school's parking lot.
"Sam, ever since Mercedes has been back you've seemed happier, you light up whenever she walks in the room. It was the same for me when Santana was here."
"Sooo you think I should try to get back together with Mercedes?" Sam said.
"Yeah you should totally hit that." Brittany said and then her phone chimed and when she picked it up a huge smile spread across her face as she read the caller Id. "It's Santana, gotta go." She announced as she connected the call and slid from her seat, leaving a baffled Sam behind. After a moment, Mercedes slid into the seat that Brittany had occupied.
"Hey," She greeted and Sam lifted his eyes to hers, but kept the dumbfounded look on his face. "Is everything ok?"
"Yeah, Brittany told me that she hooked back up with Santana when Santana came back home to visit a couple of weeks ago." Sam stated. "She also told me that I should try to get back with you, because it's obvious that I'm still in love with you." After a second to let what he said resonate, a big smile spread across Sam's face, which caused one to light up Mercedes' face as well. "That was the easiest break up I've ever gone through. Now, bring those luscious lips over here, bay-bay." He commanded and Mercedes giggled as she leaned across the table and captured Sam's lips in a loving kiss.
TBC…
(Song Info: 'Like I Never Left' sung by Whitney Houston ft. Akon)
