Sam's POV The ride seemed to last forever as I sat inside Mercedes' black Prius fidgeting with my seatbelt.

I was failing at making myself look content because all I could do is focus on how damn beautiful she looked.

Her lightly curled hair gently blew as the wind hit it and her plumb lips in rosé red lipstick.

I rubbed my feet back and forth against the floor mat trying to control my thoughts.

It took everything inside of me to not to shout 'stop the car',and grab her, kiss her until the lipstick disappeared.

I could not give into these feelings after taking the time to pursue Brittany!

I had made a commitment to always be there for her. I just could not bail out, especially on her birthday weekend

The silent war going on inside my head was interrupted by Mercedes' enticing singing voice.

I glanced back over at her, studying her calm composure as she sang the words to Mariah Carey's 'Vision of love'.

'I had a vision of love And it was all you given to me'

It was like she was singing directly to me. 'If only she knew', I thought to myself as my heart started to change beat

I must have got lost in a daze because I didn't notice that she had stopped singing.

She had caught me staring and now was smiling a very coy smile.

I was embarrassed and could feel my face getting hot.

I quickly looked out the window and noticed he had arrived at the party store!

She pulled into the parking lot and turned off the engine. I was preparing to get out of the car when she spoke.

'I noticed that you couldn't stop staring at me during the ride here ' I shyly looked down at the ground, then back at her. 'Uh yeah I'm sorry for staring its just you are very nice to look at.'

Her smile grew, 'thank you Evan, and just so you know, you not bad on the eyes yourself.'

'But then again I have a thing for nerds' she said leaning in towards me.

I gulped and met her half way, our lips brushed and then she quickly pulled away.

She shook her head and said 'Ugh, I should have not done that.' I guess it just a little weird you being Sam's twin brother and all.'

I sighed, 'it's ok Mercedes, I understand how this must be bit odd, my brother meant a lot to you huh.'

She closed her eyes, fully smiling and replied 'yeah, he was the first guy that I really fell in love with.

'I thought we would always be together. ' I use to miss everything about what we had she 'said dreamily.

I smirked seeing that she was obviously still had feelings for me.

For a moment I considered coming clean when all of a sudden she opened her eyes and spoke.

'But that is a thing of past, over and done with, it is time to move forward she said cheerily opening her door.

My heart sunk as she got out of the car,slipping her purse over her shoulder and turned back towards me.

She put her hands on her hips and said ' hurry up and get out, so I can lock the door!'

I adjusted my glasses and quickly got out, walking towards the building with my hands inside my pockets.

I heard the lock click as we both went inside and was greeted by a male employee. ' Hi welcome to 'Parties Plus', can I help you find something?'

I cleared my throat and said yes do you guys have any 'Sesame Street' costumes?'

'Why yes we have several, on aisle four,right corner. 'Do you need me to show you?'

No I am sure we can find it, thank you I said, Mercedes walked ahead of me as I checked her out.

She may have not felt how I thought she did. 'But I just could not ignore how perfectly curvy she was and how I wish could hold her.

' I found Grover' I heard her say, I looked up and saw her holding the fury blue suit with matching pink nose!

'Wow' I said taking the costume starting to laugh as I held it up against me.

'So do you think I will do Grover justice at the party I asked.

She started smiling again, 'I'm sure you will make Grover proud and trust me I know my Sesame Street'

'So what are you character are you going as' I asked interested in her reply?

' Definitely the 'Cookie Monster', cookies have always been my guilty pleasure, that's why I'm so pudgy!'

I frowned, 'Mercedes you are not pudgy at all.' 'You are gorgeous, sexy as hell and you know what Grover likes cookies too'

I grabbed her before she could say anything else and pressed my lips against hers.

Her lips were smooth and soft as I traced them over taking in the taste of her cotton candy lip gloss.

I deepened the kiss and I could hear her start to moan in mouth, my phone started to ring.

I was going to ignore it but I recognized the ringtone as ' Lainey's Pet Shop.'

We slowly pulled apart, and Mercedes started to fix her hair as I answered the phone.

'Hello' I said out of breath.

The store owner Lainy said 'Hi Sam I was calling to let you know that the cat you wanted has been fully checked out and trained.' 'Should I have her her ready for pick up today?'

'Um yes that would great thank you, I'll be there on forty-five minutes!'

I hanged up the phone and looked back at Mercedes who now had her arms crossed. 'So love em and leave huh?'

' I chuckled, that kiss was amazing Mercedes, but I forgot I had to meet up with a friend.' 'I will find my own way home. Can we hang out later' I asked

'I'll do you one better, how about if you are my date to Brittany's birthday party?'

She waited for my reply...

' I'd love too! ' Tomorrow night let's meet up there, I still have a lot of things to get settled.'

'Ok , sounds good!' She then have have a quick peck on the check and walked to cashier.

I waited till she checked out and left then grabbed the grabbed both Grover & Elmo costume!

I sighed as I pulled out my phone again and dialed Puck's phone number!

'Hel... he started to say before I interrupted.

'Dude I need you to come pick me up at 'Parties Plus'. Then I need to stop by the pet store and go back to school so I can get my car.' ' At that point you and I have to come up with a plan.'

'Wait slow down, now what's this about a party at a pet shop?' Puck asked

'Ugh just come get me at 'Parties Plus' I'll explain everything in the car'

He scoffed, 'alright I'm on my way.'

*** Sorry for the wait again, things have been a bit hectic, also please excuse for any errors***