Prompt- Song - Just a kiss by Lady Antebellum


Sam sat there with a bottle of Jack Daniels in his hand. "This is it." he thought "All the work to rebuild the relationship and here we are . Getting a divorce . " The only word that came out was a muffled "damn.".

1 swig - Float
2 swigs - Slur
3 swigs - Forget
4 swigs - Remember

After his 4th swig Sam huffed as the memories came running back .

Lyin' here with you so close to me
It's hard to fight these feelings when it feels so hard to breathe
I'm caught up in this moment, caught up in your smile:

The first memory that came back was when they brought their first home. Mercedes was lying their with her eyes closed and the biggest grin on her face. "What you smiling bout Cedes?" Sam said with a grin plastered on his face.
"This is all I've ever wanted Sammy . You , a home, a career . It's perfect"

I've never opened up to anyone
So hard to hold back when I'm holding you in my arms
We don't need to rush this, let's just take it slow:

The second was after they first got together. They were sitting in Mercedes back yard drinking lemonade and talking.
"So that's why you didn't want a boyfriend?" Sam asked knowingly .
"I never opened up . I felt like I couldn't trust anyone."
"Well if it makes you feel better we can take all of this slowly."
Mercedes nodded and snuggled back contently in his arms.

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
No, I don't want to push too far:

The next memory was when they first kissed. Standing in the late sun of Ohio. Both had been walking for so long that they were a shade darker from the sun-rays . But they didn't care . Reluctantly Sam pulled back from the kiss.
"What's wrong? Did I bite you? " worry showed on her face.

"No. I just - I don't wanna mess this up. I don't wanna push if your not ready to jump."

Mercedes studied his face and leaned in . "I'm a strong woman. If I wanna jump I don't need a push. "
And their lips met again.

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight:

The next was when she had gotten really upset with him. Sam had gotten a text from Quinn telling him to meet her after he dropped Mercedes off and she had been beyond pisses.

"Bye!" Mercedes said getting out and storming to the front of her house.

Naturally he followed and begged .

"Cedes I'm not even going!"

"Whatever." She said unlocking the door.

"I love you."

For a second she looked like she might invite him in then she stopped walked over and gave him chaste kiss.

"goodbye."

He settled for that not even complaining.

I know that if we give this a little time
It'll only bring us closer to the love we wanna find
It's never felt so real, no, it's never felt so right:

The next was when he got an offer to travel as an artist with Marvel.
" Cedes it's a good job!" Sam pleaded with his girlfriend.

"Sam you'll be in Europe! " Mercedes said gathering her stuff to go.

"Mercedes for 6 months. Come on think it'll set our future up. We can get married have kids. All that!"

"Sure . Okay. You had me at get married " She said with a smile.

"And by the way separation only makes the heart fonder." He said kissing her.

"Okay. "

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
No, I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright with just a kiss goodnight

No, I don't want to say goodnight
I know it's time to leave
But you'll be in my dreams
Tonight, tonight, tonight:

The next was after they decided to split. It was almost time for him to leave . 2 hours visitation of his kids Michael (10) , Joe (7) , and Whitney(9). Sam dreaded Wednesday and Weekends. That was their days. He loved seeing them but letting them walk away was painful.

"Time to go." Mercedes said looking up from her phone.

There was a string of "please" and " 10 minutes mommy come on."

"You know the rules. 2 hours that's all . Give your dad a kiss let's go. "

The kids stood and gave their dad his hugs and kisses . With one last goodbye he waved them off. They might not have been there physically but in his dreams they remained.

Just a kiss on your lips in the moonlight
Just a touch of the fire burning so bright
And I don't want to mess this thing up
I don't want to push too far:

The next was from a week ago. He had dropped her off because we car had broken down at the lawyers office and he had pleaded.

"Goodbye." Mercedes said stepping put of the car .

Naturally he ran after. That was their thing. She walked away He ran after.

"Mercedes." That was all he could muster before leaning over and kissing her. Everything went numb. It was like closing a deal . That was it. Maybe…

"Sam. Leave . Please just go."

He backed away walking to his car but not before hearing her say "I love you."

And his brain he said it as well.

Just a shot in the dark that you just might
Be the one I've been waiting for my whole life
So baby, I'm alright

Oh, let's do this right with just a kiss goodnight
With a kiss goodnight, kiss goodnight:

The next he hadn't seen before. His future. He saw them together kissing on the beach. Their kids running around and playing in the sand.

Sam snapped back to the world when he felt lips touch his.
It was her. His Mercedes.

"It always starts with a kiss Sammy."
She said removing the bottle from his hands .

" Just a kiss Mercy." he said leaning into the kiss.
Maybe everything would turn out fine or maybe this was a kiss goodby but he didn't care . She was hear. In the flesh . Kissing him in the shine of moonlight . Skin on his making him tingle with fire.


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