Sorry, lovebugs it took a long time to get this chapter but I have been busy.

Enjoy lovebugs. :)

When Mercedes woke up she noticed that she was in a bed that wasn't hers and that there was a strong muscular arm wrapped around her waist. She turned her body and saw Sam and then her mind geared back to the day before. The rude ass reporter, having an anxiety attack, and then meeting Shane, and confiding into Sam on what happened in her life. She could feel her eyes still slightly swollen from all the crying that she did. As she looked at Sam's sleeping form she thought about them. Maybe, Sam was the one for her, no man had ever consoled her like that or even defended her honor the way he did. It was refreshing, for her. She felt truly loved.

She looked over at the clock by his bed and noticed that it was close to 7 in the morning, and because she was still drained she drifted off back to sleep pushing herself closer to Sam's warm body.

Sam officially woke up about fifteen minutes after Mercedes had gone back to sleep. He stared at her sleeping form before gently removing himself from her arms and heading to the bathroom. He hopped in the shower and rinsed off the stress from the past day of his body before continuing on with his normal hygiene. When he exited his bathroom making his way to the closet Mercedes was still fast asleep, so he grabbed a sweatshirt and some matching pants placed them by her side so she would have something comfy to wear when she woke up. Then he grabbed her an extra toothbrush and washcloth and large fluffy towel. After that was completed he headed downstairs and started making breakfast for the two of them.

He was done plating the food when Mercedes came down from the steps in his clothes. And they looked much better on her than they did him.

"Good morning lovebug," Sam greeted her as she came close and gave him a soft kiss.

"Good morning, what did you make?" Mercedes questioned, As she grabbed a plate and sat on one of the barstools.

"Eggs, waffles, sausage, and then some toasted bagels with strawberry cream cheese. So eat it up. Which one juice or coffee?" questioned Sam.

"Ooo can I have coffee with vanilla Coldstone creamer," Mercedes asked with bright eyes?

"How did you know I have vanilla Coldstone creamer?" Sam replied as he grabbed two mugs and the creamer and placed it in front of Mercedes and grabbed the coffee pot.

"Because you are a coffee and creamer fanatic it would be a shame of you to even think of not having that specific creamer," Mercedes replied as she started eating her food.

"Well, I guess you are right about that, so how did you sleep last night?" Sam questioned as he took a seat beside Mercedes.

"Peaceful you and your bed are really comfy." Mercedes replied.

"Well, we do aim to please. So I was thinking since we don't have to go to work how would you feel spending the whole day here with me?" Sam questioned as he gauged Mercede's non-verbal reactions. She took a sip of her coffee before setting it down and turning directly towards Sam.

"The whole day here in your house?" Mercedes asked for confirmation.

"Yep, here," Sam pressed. Mercedes rolled the idea back in forth in her mind before deciding to put Sam out of his misery and answer the question.

"I would love to, but I do have to leave the house for one thing," Mercedes answered.

"Lay it on me."

"I have to go to my penthouse and get my stuff Sam, don't get me wrong your clothes are comfy, but I need my things." Mercedes commented.

"Of course, of course, here I'll go get your phone so you can call your driver, and I expect you back here in thirty minutes flat," Sam replied as he stood and gave Mercedes a peck on the lips.

"Sam we are in LA, give me something I can work with." Mercedes said as she returned the peck.

"Fine thirty-five minutes flat," Sam replied as he headed back to his bedroom. He grabbed Mercedes's phone and headed back downstairs to the kitchen and passed it to her. After she made the phone call they continued to eat.

"Can I ask you a question?" Mercedes began.

"Of course," Sam replied.

"What exactly did you say to the press after yesterday when you left the room," Mercedes asked quietly. She looked at Sam and saw his jaw tighten a bit and his knuckles started to turn white.

"Nevermind, I am sorry I asked," She said quickly.

"Hey, no, I can answer it, I am not mad at you ok, I never could be. I told them if any one of them was to leak information I would damage their career, I would use all my power and resources at my disposal to make sure they never worked again." Sam answered as he grabbed Mercedes's hand.

"You didn't have to do all of that Sam," Mercedes whispered as she tilted her head down.

"Hey look at me," Sam said gently as he took his finger and tilted Mercedes head upwards and they made eye contact, "I will do anything for you ok,"

"Ok," Mercedes said, and then Sam gave her a gentle kiss on her forehead before grabbing their plates and placing them in the sink. Then they heard a horn honked and the two walked outside to see Mercedes's driver.

"Alright, I will see you little lady in a bit ok," Sam said as he gave her a sweet kiss on the lips.

"See you in a bit babe," Mercedes replied as she got in the car. Sam saw her off and when the car was no longer in sight he headed back inside of his house. Sam was so happy that Mercedes had agreed to spend the whole day with him at his place. It made him feel like he was actually doing something right and this relationship with her was one for the long run. So in order for him to make Mercedes feel special, he went about making his house look more presentable and even decided to set up a special surprise for her.

When Mercedes got home she was slightly confused about what she needed to pack. It wasn't a hoe bag that was for sure, but was it a spend the night bag? She debated calling the girls but if she explained why she needed help they would ask a series of questions on who the guy was and Mercedes didn't want to go through any of that, and her Sam wasn't officially exclusive right now either. So she decided on the basic needs first, the perfect pairs of bra and underwear, some comfy yet cute pajamas, and then her feminine hygiene products, then an extra phone charger, and hair supplies. Once she was sure that she had everything she needed she headed back out the door.

Her driver dropped her back off at Sam's house, and Sam texted her where to find the spare key. She moved the mat back and found it and slipped it in the keyhole, and when she went inside the whole open floor plan of the kitchen and living room was covered in fairy lights, there were baked good-smelling candles lit, and the tv was softly playing some old-school music.

"I take it you like it," Brock said as he appeared out of nowhere with his bags in tow and he gave Mercedes a hug.

"Did Sam put you up to this?" Mercedes questioned.

"Of course he did, the old bone-head is not very good at doing the labor of spontaneous romantic events, he gives me the vision and I make it. So you two crazy kids have a good night." Brock replied.

"What did he give you?" Mercedes smirked.

"A week with his Rolls-Royce, see ya." He laughed as he practically sprinted out the door. Mercedes laughed at his response and then Sam came out of hiding.

"This courting stage is very fun you know," Sam said as he went over to her and pulled her into his arms.

Mercedes reached up and gave him a kiss, "Yeah it is pretty fun, so I am going to shower real quick, and then after that we can spend the whole day here at your house,"

"I love the sound of that," Sam said with a smirk as he tapped Mercedes on her butt as she walked away to Sam's bedroom.

"That's what got you in trouble last time Evans." Mercedes giggled. Sam smiled at her retreating figure and decided to go down to the theater where he planned on letting Mercedes choose whatever films that she wanted. He popped the popcorn and sat out the drinks and once he was finished Mercedes came back looking perfectly relaxed.

"You are very sweet you know that right?" Mercedes questioned as she went and took a seat as Sam did the same.

"I try my absolute best," Sam replied as he took the seat beside her. Mercedes had decided on an action movie marathon. The pair had been watching movie after movie that neither had realized that they had fallen asleep. Sam woke up first and shifted the popcorn into an empty seat and then he started to nudge Mercedes awake. She fluttered her eyes open and looked at Sam.

"Evans what have I told you about waking me up?" Mercedes said. Sam ignored her and leaned in for a sweet kiss, Mercedes wrapped her hands around his head and pulled him in closer. Sam reacted by kissing and sucking on Mercedes's neck. Mercedes whimpered out her approval encouraging Sam to keep ongoing.

"Evans," Mercedes whispered.

"Jones," Sam replied never stopping his actions.

"I'm ready, to be official with you," Mercedes said and Sam stilled and pulled back looking at her.

"Really, and you're not just saying that because I was kissing you?"

Mercedes chuckled, "No Sam, I'm not just saying it. I know you and you doing what you have been doing is proving me to that you actually do care about me, and about us. So yes I want to be official."

"You Ms. Jones have made me the happiest man alive," Sam replied.