A/N: You guys are so nice! Thanks for all of your nice words, I really appreciate it :D So since people wanted it (and I wanted to do it :P) here's Sam's side of getting ready for their first date. Special guest appearances by Finn and Puck! Read and Review as always :)
First Pre Date Jitters – Sam
Until now, Sam had always been the kind of guy who acted really self assured and confident when it came to girls. He was officially freaking out and believe it or not, having Finn and Puck there was not helping at all.
"Dude, you should do some sit ups before you leave, then at least your abs will be fresh for Mercedes. Oh and maybe lift some weights too; she likes guys with nice arms."
"No you should use some cologne, girls like that kind of stuff right? I mean, they like guys who smell good right?"
Sam sighed and turned to his friends; he knew that they meant well but they were only making him more nervous.
"Guys, I know you're trying to help, but please don't. My head's already going crazy… wait, Puck how do you know Mercedes likes guys with nice arms?"
"Oh we totally dated earlier this year, but I was kind of a douche so she broke up with me."
Sam stared at Puck completely in shock, not really knowing how to respond.
"How is this the second girl you dated before me?" he said loudly, a little frustrated.
"Dude relax! She wouldn't let me do anything, just some making out."
"That's it! I can't go through with this, there's no way she's gonna have fun. I don't even know why she agreed to go out with me in the first place!"
Sam plopped down onto his bed; his face had the most sullen expression on it that both Finn and Puck had ever seen.
"Calm on man," began Finn as he shifted somewhat awkwardly, "You and Mercedes are gonna be good together. Besides, I have the inside scoop since I'm step brothers with Mercedes best friend and from what I've heard, she likes you a lot."
"Seriously?" asked Sam, as he looked up a little hopefully. "Don't say that just to make me feel better."
"No it's true!" insisted Puck, "I heard it from Santana, who heard it from Brittany, who heard it from Artie, who heard it from Tina. You're pretty lucky, she's cool.
Sam looked at his friends and even though they had both made questionable decisions when it came to girls, he could tell they were telling the truth.
"So girls like guys who wear cologne huh?"
Maybe this date wouldn't be as a disaster as his pessimistic side kept telling. Mercedes was definitely worth it.
