Sorry for the delay, I've been in Boston all week (college visits, blame the older siblings) without any WiFi. I know, how horrific. But here we go...

Disclaimer: I do not own Glee. If I did [insert something witty]

Rachel POV

It was a drastic understatement to say that I was confused about this whole Sam thing. I was still in love Finn, so how was this fair to Sam? But couldn't Sam help me get over Finn? And what were Sam and I? We made out once, running high on emotion. It was only the next morning, he was probably just going to pretend I didn't exist and spend the day glued to Santana's side. After all, from what Finn had told me he cared more about his popularity than anything else.

Looks like I have a type.

I made it all the way to my locker without any slushies or nasty remarks. New record.

"Hey."

I turned around to see Sam, slushie in hand. I instantly flinched and closed my eyes, bracing myself for the cold attack.

"Oh, you think, no, no, no, Rach, this is actually for drinking," he explained, going red. "People are supposed to drink these, right? They're not just facials?"

A slight giggle escaped my lips. "I guess they're supposed to be drunken."

Sam smiled at me, his huge lips parting to reveal shiny white rows of perfect teeth. He obviously invested in good oral hygiene, and that was important to me. It showed excellent self-esteem. I took the slushie (how did he know grape was my favorite?) and sipped it delicately.

"So…are we like, a thing now?" he asked, looking a little hopeful.

I was taken aback, but still perfectly poised, as usual. "Do you want to be?"

Sam grinned. "Do you want to be?"

"Do you want to walk me to my next class?" I asked boldly.

"Can I hold your hand and whisper in your ear?"

I giggled again at his boldness. It could rival my own. And The Justin Bieber Experience definitely showed that he was shameless, and not afraid of putting it all out there. I liked that. "I would be honored."

Sam gently took my hand in his and swung it between us, making sure that everyone could see. Finn said that all he cared about was his popularity, but I saw something different. He was willing to risk it by singing Bieber just to keep Quinn. He was so…sweet. And kind. And he made me feel beautiful. He made me feel better than Finn ever did. I deserved that. I deserved a love that loved me back.

FinnPOV

Um, what? What was happening? Sam and Rachel? That was not normal. Sam was a weirdo. Singing Bieber? Dates at Color Me Mine? Why would girls like that? I mean sure, I get the appeal of being serenaded or whatever, but Bieber? Really? Whatever.

It was kind of weird though. Seeing Sam and Rachel together, seeing her smiling up at him and laughing, it made me kind of…angry. The same way that I felt when her and Jesse were together. Raw emotion bubbled up in my throat. Jealousy? No. I wanted Quinn. Well, I used to want Quinn. She said she didn't want me, and I couldn't really be bothered to chase her. The truth was, when I saw Quinn with Sam, I didn't feel this. I got a little irritated, because I felt like I was losing. I needed to step up my game to make sure I was the big guy again. That I was the IT guy. When Rach was with Jesse (damn him), I felt like every time I saw them together, I wanted to die. My heart fell to pieces, I didn't have any energy, I felt lost. Lost, alone, like the most important thing in my life had been torn away from me. I hated seeing them together not because I was losing, but because it hurt so much. I was more than just jealous. Now, seeing her with Sam, I didn't feel quite the same way, but a dulled version of that. I knew it wouldn't last and didn't even know what 'it' was, but I still hated her being with him. Why should he make her laugh? She should only ever laugh with me.

Oh, shit, Hudson, what are you thinking? She cheated. She is responsible for screwing up everything that you had. Why should you want her back after that? You were just trying to fix your relationship and be in love again, and she…

She was trying to do the same thing. She was just trying to have an open, honest relationship. She didn't want events repeating.

Where the hell was Kurt when you needed him?

Santana POV

You have got to be kidding me. Days after I get Sammy to dump Q for me, he starts dating Yentl? Whatever. Everyone knew about me and him, and it skyrocketed my reputation. I had even been moved up on the pyramid at Cheerios practice. I was still only in the middle, but it was better than the bottom. Plus, him being with me behind the scenes was even better. It made it contemptible and despicable. Music to my ears.

Brittany POV

I wonder if my cat picked the lock on my diary again…

Sam POV

It felt good, spending the day with Rachel. She was quirky, cute, cheerful, and she was such a happy person to be around. She seemed so vain in Glee, when really she wanted it to be all about me when we were together. But I guess that must've been how Finn treated her.

Finn. The name made my fists clench and my vision turn red. He's hurt Quinn, he's hurt me, and he's really hurt Rachel. Almost to the point of no return. What he did to Rachel, that was traumatic for her. She's sensitive, emotional, and overly trusting. What he did to her…he never thought about the impact. He didn't think, he didn't try and talk about it. He's an asshole, and he's not worthy of Rachel. She's incredible, he's awful.

"Are you okay?" she asked me, squeezing my hand. Even when concerned, that adorable smile never left her face. I gripped her hand to reassure her.

"I'm better than okay. I'm great," I told her. "I'm with you,"

Okay, there's some cute Samchel for you. I promise I'll have some song performances soon, just give me time. You guys seem to love Samchel, surprisingly. I'll also try and have some alternate Rachel's party... I excuse my inability to make a long chapter, I'm trying.

Reviews are always greatly appreciated.