Ok lovebugs you can actually enjoy this chapter ;)
SONG USED: EARNED IT BY THE WEEKND
I DO NOT OWN THE SONG USED IN THIS CHAPTER
The next day was when Sam and Mercedes were supposed to be flying for another interview but Mercedes was running an hour late. Everyone on board was ready to go travel, but Mercedes had yet to arrive. Which struck everyone as odd because Mercedes was always on time. Luckily, the interview was canceled so everyone could head back home. Deciding to go check on Mercedes, Sam drove to her building, gave a wave to the doorman before heading up to her room. He knocked on the door but it was super quiet so he just decided to pick the lock again, and when he entered he headed straight to Mercedes's bedroom and she was in bed lying down covered by the covers. He would have assumed that she was asleep but he saw her looking into blank space.
"One time in the sixth grade we had this spelling bee for the whole sixth-grade hallway. Brock and I could have cared less about the whole thing, but since it was mandatory that we all participate I decided to have some fun. It was my third try to go and my word was acids. I spelled it asses instead of acids, and then Brock's word was plumpy. You can guess how he spelled it from there," Sam chuckled but Mercedes stayed quiet.
"Baby, I know you aren't mad about the Rachel incident, I think you are more upset over the insecurities that you tried so hard to push down but Shane brought back up," Sam said as he sat on the foot of the bed.
"Deep down I knew that you would never ever hurt me intentionally especially doing something like that, but I was too hurt and afraid to see that. I'm sorry I had pushed you away, but before you got here Shane was at my door spewing out these things toward me and I broke Sam," Mercedes said between tears. Sam went over to Mercedes and laid down with her and pulled her body towards himself.
"Mercedes you know that shit he said about you is far from the truth."
"But Sam when I kept hearing it every day for nearly five years, you start to believe it, and even then when I left him I kept hearing the same stuff over and over again. I tried my hardest to make it stop but it was like an alarm clock going off every single day, I never got a break. The only time I actually felt like I was winning was when I am with you, and seeing that girl in your bed brought back every single insecurity that I had buried away back to life. And I ran because I am used to doing that." Mercedes explained.
"I am not happy that you ran away, but I am happy that you are giving us the space and time to talk about this," Sam replied.
"I just thought that everything he ever said about me was right, and running away was my way of trying to control the situation."
"Don't you ever for a second think that what he said about you was right, because he was 1000% wrong. Mercedes you are beautiful, with a voice that can make a grown cry, you have the most amazing career, you have the most beautiful body, and baby I would never just use you for sex. I want you forever in my life, I don't want you to ever not be in my life. I want you here with me all the time. I want you to be mine forever." Sam said.
"Are you asking me to marry you, Evans?"
Sam smiled at the last name, "Not just yet Jones but I will though soon. Right now I want to show my girlfriend just how special she is and how much she means to me, give me one second." Sam said as he got out of the bed and headed to Mercede's studio/office space. He grabbed her keyboard and brought it back to her room tied a knot in her silk purple robe and open a curtain to shed some light on the room.
"Alright sit right there," Sam instructed as he pointed to the small sofa at the foot of her bed. Mercedes followed as he sat up the keyboard and started playing the opening notes.
You make it look like it's magic
'Cause I see nobody, nobody but you, you, you
I'm never confused
Hey, hey
I'm so used to being used
So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
'Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
The way you work it
'Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it, yeah
You know our love would be tragic (Oh, yeah)
So you don't pay it, don't pay it no mind
We live with no lies
Hey, hey
You're my favorite kind of night
So I love when you call unexpected
'Cause I hate when the moment's expected
So I'ma care for you, you, you
I'ma care for you, you, you, you, yeah
'Cause girl you're perfect (Girl, you're perfect)
You're always worth it (You're always worth it)
And you deserve it (And you deserve it)
The way you work it (The way you work it)
'Cause girl you earned it
Girl you earned it, yeah
On that lonely night (Lonely night)
You said it wouldn't be love
But we felt the rush
It made us believe it there was only us (Only us)
Convinced we were broken inside, yeah, inside, yeah
'Cause girl you're perfect (Girl, you're perfect)
You're always worth it (You're always worth it)
And you deserve it (And you deserve it)
The way you work it (The way you work it)
'Cause girl you earned it, yeah
Girl you earned it, yeah (Earned it, no, no, ooh)
'Cause girl you're perfect
You're always worth it
And you deserve it
When the song was done Mercedes walked over to Sam and stood in front of him.
"You sure you still want me, Evans?" Mercedes questioned.
"Of course I do baby, I want you for the rest of my days."
Christmas Day
There was nothing more than Mercedes Jones wanted to do right now than spend the day in Sam's bed with him and their husky puppy Polo, drinking hot cocoa and watching sappy Christmas moves. But alas, she was in her penthouse getting her hair and makeup done because today was the premiere for the movie Love on Christmas. She had decided to wear a silver sparkly tight floor-length dress with long sleeves that showed the perfect cleavage, and her hair was in a high ponytail with pieces of hair in the front pulled down into soft curls that framed her face perfectly. She slipped on her matching silver heels and put on some lip gloss before heading down to the car so she could go to the venue.
The moment Mercedes arrived and her car door opened fans were screaming her name and flashing lights went off, as people screamed their need for an autograph. So Mercedes gave them what they wanted.
"I don't know if you guys can hear but the crowd just exploded because the amazing Ms. Mercedes Jones just came into the building she is over there, so Sam are you excited to see your co-host?" The interviewer asked.
"I am always excited to see her, I mean who wouldn't be. Mercedes and I have an amazing friendship together and I truly consider one of the best things in my life right now." Sam answered honestly.
"So does this mean that Samcedes has finally come to fruition, can we tell the fans to stop praying and manifesting because their dreams have come true?"
Sam chuckled, "I wouldn't say all that, just know that Mercedes and I are always going to be in each other's lives." Sam answered honestly. Then Mercedes came over and joined the two.
"Speak of the devil, Mercedes we were just talking about you." The reporter exclaimed.
"All good things I hope." She smiled at both of them.
"Of course, of course, nothing but nice words, but Mercedes you and Sam have been promoting this movie for months this amount of people has to be a knockout for both of you." The reporter suggested.
"I knew people were going to come and see the movie but I didn't know that it was going to be this many people. However, I am glad that people are coming out to see this movie, and I am sorry but I have to steal Sam away because we have to go speak to some of the executives of the movie." Mercedes said as she grabbed his hand and headed into the building. She pulled them into this secluded area away from everyone and pulled Sam down into a fiery kiss.
"Now see in the beginning I was the one seducing you," Sam said once they pulled away.
"I thought it was time for a change Evans. Besides you are going to give me what I want later tonight."
"Jones I will not stand here feel like I am a piece of meat," Sam said faking his shock, causing Mercedes to laugh. She gave him another kiss before wiping the gloss off his lips and then going to head to her seat in the theatre. Sam followed her after a minute and then grabbed a seat beside her and the movie started. The movie was taken well by their peers and colleagues and everyone enjoyed it, and after the whole ordeal was done Mercedes and Sam had slipped in the same car and drove to Sam's place. Mercedes leaned into Sam's side and grabbed his hand.
"I'm ready to tell the world about us," Mercedes said softly. Sam looked down at her.
"For real?"
"Yeah, I am ready to share you with the rest of the world, so what you can do is take a picture of me on your shoulder and post it with a single red heart as the caption," Mercedes said.
"I still think that sexed-up picture is better." Sam joked.
"You are such an ass." Mercedes laughed.
"Mhm," Sam agreed.
"I know I told you not to tell me about what happened with Rachel and Shane but what happened, I am can take it now."
"Well, I caught them at his apartment exchanging money, Rachel's job was to convince you that I was sleeping with her, and Shane paid her a large sum of money in return. I caught them and beat the shit out of him and he nodded with blood pouring out of his body that he would leave you alone. Then when Rachel tried to run Santana was there, and well I am going to assume she beat the shit out of Rachel because quite frankly baby I don't have all the details myself. Just know you never have to worry about those too ever again." Sam explained.
"I love you so much," Mercedes said as she tilted his head down to hers.
"I love you so much more," Sam replied. The driver pulled up to Sam's home and Sam helped Mercedes out of the car and guided the two into the house where Polo was there to greet the two. All three walked into the bedroom and changed out of their threads. Well, Mercedes changed out of her threads while Sam watched her. Soon watching turned into kissing, kissing turned into grinding, grinding turned into moans, and moans turned into the two panting in the bedroom many hours later. Mercedes laid on top of Sam's sweaty chest and looked at the time.
"It will be an hour before Christmas is over," Mercedes said.
"Mhm, and you my dear deserve the best Christmas present ever," Sam replied. He reached over into his bedside table drawer and pulled out a small jewelry box.
"Now I know this isn't as extravagant as my previous gestures, but Brock isn't here so, here we go. Mercedes Jones, you make me the happiest man on earth, you ride and die for me, and you have repeatedly shown me what true love is, and for that, I will always love you forever and ever. So that is why now I am going to ask you. Will, you Ms. Mercedes Jones will you marry me?" Sam questioned as he pulled out the ring. Mercedes sat up on his lap and looked at the ring.
"Sam it would be my pleasure to marry you." She replied as she gave him a kiss and he slipped the ring on her finger. Mercedes placed her hand on his bare chest and Sam took a picture of the moment.
"Now do I have permission to announce our engagement to the whole world of Samcedes?" asked Sam.
"Let me text the parents in the group chat and then yes." Mercedes replied as she grabbed her phone, and sent a text.
"OK now, you may make a post," Mercedes said. Sam posted the picture of the ring and the photo they took in the car and in an instant, his phone went into a frenzy but he put it on Do Not Disturb.
"We really do have Love on Christmas, huh Evans?" Mercedes questioned as she snuggled back into Sam.
"Yes, we do future Evans, lots of Love on Christmas."
Alright a nice little ending on my first Christmas story, let me know if you guys would like an epilogue. Bye lovebugs ;)