AN: This is the requested Artcedes for Blueberry24. I didn't make it the way I wanted to but it came out alright. I hope you enjoy it and send me those requests!
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It was around twelve in the afternoon that Mercedes decided to dawn her newly well fitted black yoga pants and her Wii remote. She'd been regretting buying the new Just Dance game ever since she first popped it into the console but there was no turning back now. Secretly though, she was thankful for this tiny blessing. This darned Wii fitness workout thing had her shedding pounds faster than she could say " Chocolate Cheesecake with Whipped Cream please".
Her friends had noticed, her family had noticed and that special someone had noticed too...Not that it mattered in any way shape or form. Taking a deep sigh Mercedes stretched her well defined calves getting ready for the ultimate workout. She clicked the start button on her Wii remote and selected her song just as the doorbell rang. Quickly, Mercedes readjusted her bun at the top of her head and trotted briskly over to the door. She promptly stood on tip toe to stare out the peephole, the man on the other side waved as if he knew she were there. Mercedes cursed inwardly, he was here forty minutes early.
Unlinking the lock, Mercedes let her long time friend inside. "Artie you're early" She greeted her blue eyed friend as he leaned over to hug her. Ever since his excessive stem cell surgery nearly four years ago, Artie had grown to be much taller than his friend. He brushed the six two mark and still felt uncomfortable doing things such as dancing, hugging people and ducking to get into doorways. "Aren't I always?" he teased ruffling her hair as he brushed past. They were going on their first "friendship night out" tonight, it'd been a long time since they were able to just hang out with one another without an interruption. Artie was always working at his law firm and Mercedes was swamped in the studios, the only times they got to see each other was in passing. Whether it was on the street or the subway, and that was about it.
"I was just getting ready to exercise" Mercedes followed her friend into the living room and he gazed confusedly at the TV from underneath his thick brown lashes. "So this is what you were talking about eh?" he poked the Wii remote dangling from her wrists and chuckled. "I see where those firm muscles came from" he squeezed her arms and she swatted him away.
"Laugh all you want but I know that you see the results, I can see them" she twirled and he let his eyebrow shoot up in an adorable gesture. "Hmm" he held a finger to his chin, "I see the results, but tell me...are you happy?"
Mercedes thought for a minute. She was happy in her new body, she enjoyed all the attention she received from the guys and the jealous looks women gave her. But the thing was, she only changed her appearance because her romantic interest Todd wanted her to. She was happy before the change.
"I suppose so, I mean I have more energy" she gestured to the TV for emphasis, "and now I know how to maintain my cravings for chocolate a little better...oh who the hell am I kidding? I can't control my urges for chocolate more than I can control my urge to dip tatter tots in it"
Artie laughed. "You're too cute" he plopped down onto the couch and hooked an arm over the edge.
"Alright Miss Jones, show me your newly acquired moves" Artie made a grand gesture to the nicely sized living room. Mercedes rolled her eyes and pulled him back up. "Please. If I'm going to do this, so are you"
She handed him her spare remote and began to play the song. She closed her eyes and Artie reached out to shake her gently. "Why are you closing your eyes? Aren't you supposed to um watch?" he brushed his brown locks away from his face and stared down at her.
Mercedes returned his uncertain gaze with a large smile. "I've played this darned thing so many times that I've got it memorized. You on the other hand should pay close attention" she reclosed her eyes and Artie scoffed. The music began to play and Mercedes began to rock to the beat, "I love this song"
Artie tried to follow along but hopelessly maneuvered his arms and ended up smacking her on the shoulder. "Oops sorry" he felt embarrassed, carefully he inched away from her to avoid hitting her again.
"Just move to the music, Artie. I know you know this song, sing it" Mercedes moved and Artie was baffled, how the hell was she getting a perfect score? "You want me to sing this?" Artie side stepped and Mercedes peeked over at him to nod her head. "I've got a feeling that that's the only way for you to actually get any points" she joked and reshut her eyes.
"Fine"
Artie held the Wii Remote up on his slim wrist and made it into a pretend microphone. He pressed restart on the song selection and began to sing to the introduction of the song.
Artie:
How you doin' young lady
That feelin' that you givin' really drives me crazy
You don't have to play about the joke
I was at a loss of words first time that we spoke
Mercedes opened her eyes to find Artie moving to the music. He was doing quite well actually and his score was catching up to hers. Mercedes began to used her own remote as a mike and joined Artie in song.
Mercedes:
You're looking for a girl that'll treat you right
You lookin' for her in the day time with the light
You might be the type if I play my cards right
I'll find out by the end of the night
Mercedes shimmed across her fluffy gray rug and Artie smiled at her.
You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it
Artie:
All I can do is try, gimme one chance
What's the problem I don't see no ring on your hand
I be the first to admit it, I'm curious about you, you seem so innocent
Mercedes pumped her arms energetically and circled Artie, occasionally brushing her hand through his hair.
Artie:
Promiscuous girl
Wherever you are
I'm all alone
And it's you that I want
Mercedes:
Promiscuous boy
You already know
That I'm all yours
What you waiting for?
Artie:
Promiscuous girl
You're teasing me
You know what I want
And I got what you need
Mercedes:
Promiscuous boy
Let's get to the point
Cause we're on a roll
Are you ready?
Artie was doing much better than he had been originally. He seemed comfortable, dancing around the living room in his socks and loose fitting gray sweater. His eyes glinted with happiness as he progressed through each step and twist. From behind his glasses, those sapphire orbs were working overtime to keep up with the movements on the TV. Much to Mercedes surprise he hadn't broken out a sweat yet, unlike Todd who could only play for thirty seconds before looking like a sweaty mess. His hair hung low over his eyes and his chiseled chin jerked up as he began to move around the perimeter of the living room.
The song continued and much to Mercedes doubt, Artie won the game. "Now you've got to pay for dinner" Artie collapsed onto the couch and pointed and accusing finger at his friend. Mercedes looked from the TV and back at Artie, he'd gotten ten thousand and eighty nine points...Amazing.
Mercedes barely reached the nine thousands on a good day. She sighed, "Fine"
Artie picked up his coat and slipped on his sneakers. "I wait for you to get ready" he smiled in a victorious way and Mercedes had an overwhelming urge to kiss that smile away.
She turned away from him and shook her head. Those thoughts were supposed to be locked up in the back of her mind somewhere. With a deep breath, Mercedes walked back down the opposite hallway and began to get ready for her night out...With her bestfriend Artie.
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