***a quick update before I go to work. Hope you all enjoy. I don't own glee or it's characters. This starts off as the trip back to the beach house. Mercedes POV again. Thanks for reading***
The girls were completely silent the entire ride back to the beach house. They told Max what happened and he tried to give advice on the situation but it was still a decision they had to make together. Santana was the person Mercedes worried about. She always felt she had to protect her. Mercedes knew that Brittany's talent with dancing would take her far but what was Santana's dream? She never spoke on it. It was like she just drifted where ever the wind blew her. Mercedes couldn't leave her out there on her own.
When they arrived at the beach house Sam was at the table eating a sandwich. He turned when he heard they entered smiling from ear to ear until he saw their faces and his smile disappeared. Mercedes could tell he was wondering if the same thing happened again. She walked up to him as he hugged her. They didn't make it this time and it was still her fault.
"Brit and I will be in her room."Santana said as they walked away sadly. Mercedes watched them walk away and wondered if they secretly were upset. Did they have her back like they said?
"What happened this time?" Sam asked looking at Max. He threw his hand up shaking his head as he walked out towards the beach. 'Let's go talk in your room." Sam stated as they walked towards the room. They laid on the bed in silence as Sam stroked her hand softly. He patiently waited for her to decide on telling him what happened. She loved that he did that because her brain was all over the pace at the moment.
"The audition was good. I felt we did great!"
"It's their loss if they can't see the superstar that you are, Mercedes!"
"That's what happened!" Mercedes said turning over to look at him. He looked back at her confused. "We performed the Adele mash up and then when Santana began to sing they stopped her."
"Was she bad?"
"No she hit her note like she always has and she sounded wonderful, Sam!" Mercedes said feeling as if she was about to start crying.
"Okay did they say why they stopped her?"
"They said they wanted me to sing solo."Mercedes said looking away. "And I did Super woman by Alicia keys." She said looking back at Sam as he smirked and nodded. "Then they offered me a solo deal." Mercedes added softly.
"Wait... what? Are you serious?"
"Yeah, and under any other circumstances, I would have been thrilled!"
"Mercedes, please tell me you said yes?"
"I couldn't, Sam!" Mercedes said as a tear fell from her eye. "I can't leave Santana out there like that!"
"I understand, what did the girls say?" Sam asked looking at her as she wiped her tear away. She smiled a bit and shook her head almost as if to shake what happened away.
"They want me to take the deal." She replied looking at Sam. "Well, at least that's what they said but they've been quiet ever since. Santana hasn't really said a word to me." Mercedes said as more tears fell. "I just don't want her to hate me!"
"Let's go!"Sam said taking her hand.
"Where are we going?" Mercedes asked as they got off the bed and walked out of the bedroom.
"To talk to the girls! We're going to figure this out together!" Sam said as they reached Brit's room. Sam knocked on the door and waited her them to open. Mercedes was a bit nervous as Brit opened the door and let them in. "Group meeting!"
"Group meeting for what?" Santana said sitting up and looking at Sam then at Mercedes. "Were you crying?" She asked getting up and hugging Mercedes.
"Look she has a difficult decision she has to make and we need to be supportive and help." Sam said as he watched Mercedes and Santana hug.
"Well, I feel she should take the deal!" Brit stated as she sat down. "You're an amazing singer Mercedes and the world needs to hear your voice like we get to."
"Thanks Brittany! I just feel if I do I'll be abandoning the two of you." Mercedes admitted as she wiped her tears away. "Santana, I know you were really excited about being part of the group."
"Mercedes, I think you should take the deal. I know you feel you have to watch over me but I'm a big girl. I'll be alright!" Santana said smiling.
"I don't know if I can make it without you guys!" She stated honestly. They all fell quiet as they thought about what this would do the group and their friendship.
"I have an idea. As a group you all contribute to every performance right?" Sam asked standing up and pacing the floor. The girls watched him and nodded.
"Yeah I arrange the choreography!"
"I've always arranged what we would wear, I guess!" Santana said looking at Sam confused. "Where's this going?" She asked crossing her arms.
"Well, if Mercedes can't do this alone, she will need her team. You can be her choreographer and you can be her personal stylist!" Sam said.
"Sam, what if they won't let me bring my own team?"
"You make them accept it!" Sam said. "This is your life, your dream, your talent... don't let anyone stand in your way of getting that!"
"He's right Mercedes! Not even if it's me!" Santana added. "If this doesn't go right I can still apply to a college out here."
"I'll apply to college out here too! I'm sure there are dance programs that I can get into. So we'll always be near you, Mercedes!" Brit added with a smile.
"And I'm going to be here no matter what I'm never leaving you!" Sam added as well. Mercedes smiled as she looked at her friends.
"How did I get so lucky?"
"Group hug you guys!" Brit shouted as they all came in for a hug.
-Christmas day-
Mercedes was in the kitchen cooking a feast for everyone as they decorated. Christmas music was blasting throughout the beach house. When they woke up there were Christmas presents under the tree wrapped and ready for them to open. They decided they would open it a little later once Mercedes was done cooking. Max helped Mercedes a bit but admitted that his wife was the chef in their relationship and excused himself after almost dropping the apple pie Mercedes baked.
Mercedes was happy and feeling a bit sad because they were going back home next week and she had already became used to living in California. She also enjoyed Sam's late night visits. He came in to her room last night as she expected he would, moving over so he could get in the bed. Instead of just cuddling with him she got on top of him.
"Mercedes, what are you doing?" Sam asked not stopping her. Mercedes continued to plant light kisses on his neck, nibbling on his ears.
"Just making sure we have a Merry Christmas!" She said brushing her lips on his. She felt him slide his hands up her nightie and grab her butt. "Doesn't feel like you want me to stop!" She said smiling as she grinded on him.
"You're up to no good!"
"Just thought we could practice again."
"Awesome!" He responded kissing her. She sat up and took off her nightie and threw it and smiled as he sat up to kiss her. She loved the way his lips felt against her skin. And his huge hands were well needed as he palmed her breast and sucked on her nipple. Mercedes moaned as he continued to switch between the two. She softly moaned his name as he kissed her neck.
"Sam..." She said softly as she pushed him down lightly and reached under his pillow for a condom. "Put it on!" She said smiling as he quickly ripped the condom open with his teeth and rolled it on. She pushed him down and smiled. She was nervous about this position but she remembered watching an x rated video and figured she could try it. She slowly placed him inside of her and smiled as he closed his eyes and bit his lip. She started slowly as she tried to remember how it was done. Sam grabbed her hips and moved along with her. He reached up and grabbed one of her boobs and squeezed the nipple lightly. Mercedes bent her head back as she enjoyed the feeling he was giving her. He allowed his hands to run down her center.
"God you're so beautiful!" He said picking her up lightly and laying her down as she wrapped her legs around him. He started to pick up the pace and looking her right in the eye before kissing her passionately. This time the lovemaking was longer than the first time. Mercedes also felt a sensation that she didn't feel the first time either. It was so intense her legs began to shake and she couldn't hold the loud moan that escaped from her. Sam smiled and finally pulled out. "That... Was...freaking... awesome!"
Mercedes smiled as she replayed last night in her mind. She was dreading going back home because who knew when they'd get a chance to do that again.
"Airtight everybody!" Mercedes said bringing out the Turkey. "Dinner is ready!" She said smiling as everyone admired the food she prepared on the table. They all gathered and allowed Max to pray before digging in. "I'm so going to miss being here, Max!"
"I'm going to miss you guys as well." He said smiling. "Sam and I have worked out a plan that if you all come back out here then you can rent the beach house."
"Ohhhhhhhhh my God, Max, I swear you're the best!" Brit said.
"Max that would be so awesome!" Santana added.
"That is my Christmas gift to you all!" Max added. "Merry Christmas!" They all raised their cups and said: "Merry Christmas!