Mercedes was so ready to get back to the room and see Sam. She was so excited to tell him about her day, but more importantly, she was happy to just feel free. It was freeing to be in a place where she knew she and Sam could just be. She reached her door and was stopped by Noah. She rolled her eyes.
"What do you want?"
Noah smiled. "Why did you bring him here? Trying to embarrass me?"
"You do realize that everything I do has nothing to do with you right?"
"Come on baby everything you could ever want in a man is right here in front of you, what can country time do for you that I can't?"
Mercedes shoved him. "First of all his name is Sam, and keep it out of your mouth. What can he do for me? He makes me feel like I am the most important person in the world to him. Sam is the sweetest, most down to earth amazing man I have ever met. He respects me, he loves me, he treats me like I deserve to be treated. And when I told him I was a virgin, he didn't run to screw his secretary oh no, he helped me discover my own sexuality by letting me go at my own pace. He is a real man in ever sense of the word and you are pathetic. Now get the hell away from my door before I knee you!"
"Mercedes." he said sternly.
She stood tall. "Think I am playing if you want too."
He stared at her for a moment then rolled his eyes walking away. She took a few breaths before using her key to enter her room.
"Hey Baby!"
Sam perked up as soon as the door opened, a bright smile appeared on his face. "You're back! Thank goodness. Doing nothing all day is a lot harder than it sounds. At least when you're by yourself. I'm rambling... I missed you."
Mercedes moved closer to Sam and pulled him into her arms. "I love your rambling." She wrapped her arms around him and kissed him.
Sam stretched up from where he sat on the bed and returned her kiss, all his joy returning at the sight and feel of her. "How was your conference?"
"It was great! I got to meet a lot of young kids who want to be lawyers. I got to encourage some and well to be honest it was great!" She sat next to him. "But I missed you terribly."
"I'm glad it went well." He scooted over on the bed and gestured for her to sit beside him. "But I'm even happier you're back. I watched The First Avenger and then I watched Winter Soldier. But I couldn't stop thinking about contracts and projections and I started texting Stevie, but he kept telling me to leave him alone. So I went to the pool... and texted him from there."
"Sam you are on vacation, that means no work for you. Stevie got this, he wouldn't be your right hand man if he couldn't get the job done. So you need to relax and enjoy yourself okay?"
"I know, I know. But my mind wanders when I'm left all alone," he sighed. "Anyway, I had a drink with an umbrella in it, which was fun. Then I decided to come back and wait for you."
Mercedes stepped out of her shoes and next her jacket as she moved closer to Sam. "I kept wishing I could see you in the crowd. I couldn't wait to get back up here. And now we can do whatever you want."
Sam raised an eyebrow as he looked at her. "Well, that's a rather dangerous thing to offer me, now isn't it?" he teased.
Mercedes smiled seductively. "I wasn't even thinking that...until now. Offer still stands. Whatever you wanna do."
Sam very strongly considered it, but his stomach also had some other ideas. "Why don't we go get something to eat for right now. Then when we get back, we can... revisit this wonderful idea we just had."
"Sounds good. You should also wear your swim trunks we are going on a boat ride...if you want"
Sam gave her a look. "I like how you went from doing whatever I want, to telling me what we're doing," he teased, leaning over to kiss her. "Just to be sure, I won't be flying in the air on this boat ride, right?"
"It was a suggestion!" she laughed. "Not unless you want too. But it will be fun either way."
"I'm only teasing. But, no, I do not want to go in the air." He was going to stand firm on that one. The plane ride was one thing. He could close the window shade there.
"I know babe and I wouldn't make you do it. I was actually teasing you as well. It's more of a romantic cruise type deal. If you are up for it."
"That I can get on board with. Literally." Sam smiled, still stealing little kisses from her. "But first... feed meeee."
Mercedes laughed. "We will eat on the boat so you can get a snack because trust me the menu is gonna be sooooo goooooodddd."
"Fine," Sam pouted. "So when is this boat happening? Cause if we have some time til then... we could go back to that earlier conversation."
"The boat is leaving in about 2 and a half hours. So you can get a snack then we can get dressed." She raised an eyebrow. "Earlier conversation? Doesn't ring a bell?"
"Snack and getting dressed doesn't really seem like it would take two and a half hours," Sam reasoned, tilting his head to the side.
She smiled. "Well i guess we need something else to fill the time don't we?"
Sam got up from the bed and went to investigate his snack bag some more. "I guess I could make you watch me eat a snack really slowly."
Mercedes pouted. "But that's no fun. I thought you were talking more on the lines I could be your snack."
Sam opened a small bag of Doritos and popped one in his mouth, turning to look at Mercedes with a confused expression. "Interesting. I don't remember saying anything like that."
Mercedes shrugged. "Must have been wishful thinking on my part. Pity." She stood. "Well I am gonna get out of these clothes and into something seaworthy. You can watch I mean you already got your snacks." She said unzipping her pencil skirt and pulling it over her thighs.
Sam sat back on the bed and nodded eagerly as he crunched into another chip. "Mmm, yes, please continue."
Mercedes smiled. "Oh you wanna show?" She slipped out of her skirt and back into her heels. Slowly removing her top she smiled. How she already felt so at ease with him she didn't know. Tossing her shirt at Sam.
Sam smiled slyly as the shirt landed on him. "You are so damn beautiful," he told her, his eyes moving up and down her body with appreciation.
Mercedes smiled, twirling around before sitting next to him. "What tastes better? Me or those Doritos."
Sam leaned over and kissed her. "Not even a contest. You win every single time. Unfortunately, my stomach demands the chips now and then."
Mercedes laughed. "Good to know. But I am gonna go get dressed, don't fill up on Doritos."
Sam opened his mouth, but quickly shut it again. They did still have a couple hours, but they could find something else to do, of course. "Okay," he agreed.
Mercedes raised an eyebrow looking at him. "What's wrong? Wanna join me in the shower?" she teased.
Sam looked up with a soft smile. "Yes, please... if you'll have me."
Mercedes smiled walking into the bathroom and turning on the water. She threw her hair up into a messy bun as she waited for Sam.
Sam followed her in, trying to walk calmly and not run after her like a human puppy. He stepped into the bathroom and slowly pulled his shirt over his head.
Glancing over to Sam she smiled stepping into the water leaving the door open so he could join her. Lathering her soap she could see he was nervously excited and so was she. They still hadn't had sex. Just did things pushing them closer to it. But she knew this would help her be more confident with her body in front of Sam.
Sam finished getting undressed and stepped into the shower behind her, closing the door. His hands went to her shoulders and slid down her arms slowly.
Her eyes closed at the feel of his hands. She licked her lips as she shivered enjoying him.
He stepped forward as his arms wrapped around her from behind and he drew her against his body. "Mmm, I love you so much," he whispered, leaning down to kiss her shoulder.
Mercedes smiled. "Me or my body?" She knew the answer just wanted to tease him a bit.
"Yes," Sam answered, smiling as he kissed her cheek.
Mercedes laughed turning against him she wrapped her arms around his neck standing on her tippy toes and kissing him.
Sam moaned slightly at the feel of her body against his. She turned him on. That fact was undeniable. He leaned down to meet her, his fingers sliding behind her neck as he returned her kiss.
Her hands tugged on him as she pressed her body into his even closer. "You have no idea what you do to me Sam."
Sam leaned back against the wall so he could slide down a little at being closer to her level. "I imagine it's something like what you do to me."
Mercedes bit her lip. "You are amazing." She kissed him hungrily as the water hit them steadily.
"Mmm, babe," Sam moaned against her lips. She made him want her so badly, just by existing, much less being naked in his arms. His thumb brushed over her cheek lovingly as the kiss deepened.
Her hands ran down his chest, finding the gold she was looking for, letting her thumb run over the tip of his cock she smiled against his lips.
Sam let out a sharp gasp of pleasure at Mercedes' touch. "Cedes," he whispered, his head falling back against the shower wall as he swallowed.
She smiled. Knowing he was feeling good at her touch. She used what he taught her and began to stroke him, as she kissed his neck.
His fingers went to the back of her neck and he let out happy little hums. She made him feel so incredible in ways he'd forgotten he was even capable of feeling. "God, I love you."
Mercedes bit her bottom lip looking at him. There was something about Sam that took the fear of intimacy out of the picture. Moving her hand faster the hot water beat against her back as she created a matching rhythm to it.
Sam looked down at her with dark, wanting eyes and just stared at her for a moment before he pulled her in and kissed her. The feel of her lips, the way her hand moved over him so perfectly, the heat of the water that slid down their skin. It was all filling every one of his senses and sending him into overdrive. "So... close."
Kissing him back, she bit his bottom lip gently, her own need growing with every moan. "Are you? Then let go Sam."
"I want you!" Sam called out, holding her body against his. His eyes slipped closed as his body began to tremble and he came over them both. "I want you so bad, Cedes."
Mercedes stared at him, watching and licked her lips. "When you say you want me, in what way?"
Sam sank back against the wall as he tried to catch his breath. "Every way," he answered, his hands coming up to cup her face. "I want you in every single way, Cedes."
She looked at him and knew the feeling. "I want you too Sam..." She stepped away from him "So we have two choices. One we can get dressed go in our trip in the boat..."
Sam licked his lips slowly and pushed himself so he was standing straight. "And the second one?"
"Or two...we can skip it, stay inside. And you can make love to me."
Sam swore he could feel his heart skip a beat. He swallowed as his eyes traveled up and down her body. "And... which option do you want right now?"
Mercedes felt her heart beating out her chest as she stood in front of him vulnerable but sure of what she wanted. "I want you right now. Thats the only option I see."
Sam's breath caught in his throat and he nodded slowly. He leaned over to shut the water off and opened the shower door, stepping out and holding a hand out in offering to her.
She bit her bottom lip as she stepped out the shower and grabbed a towel while holding his hand.
He walked backwards out into the room, unable to take his eyes off of her. He was fully aware of what this moment meant, not only to her, but to both of them together. Standing at the foot of the bed, he drew her close to him again and leaned down to kiss her.
She followed him, scared out of her mind but only because she wasn't sure if she could be what he needed. Taking a deep breath she let him pull her close and she kissed him back, letting him know how much she wanted him.
Sam's hand came up and he brushed damp hair away from her face so he could look at her. He knew she was nervous and he'd do everything in his power to make her feel comfortable and loved. "Let's lay down, yeah?"
"Okay." She said moving to the bed. Taking off the towel she laid on the bed and waited for Sam.
Sam crawled in beside her and laid against her. "Just take a couple breaths and kiss me, love."
"You know I am not nervous about you right?" She said smiling softly. Moving to kiss him, she wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him softly.
"I just... I want you to enjoy every moment of tonight," Sam told her, his lips moving over her jaw. "I want to show you how special it is to be with someone you love. And, God, do I love you."
Mercedes nodded. "I know Sam I just.." She licked her lips sitting up slightly. "I have never been with anyone and I don't want you to regret being my first or to compare me to anyone because I am not good enough..." she said honestly.
"Shh." Sam brushed his thumb over Mercedes' bottom lip gently. "I've never loved anyone the way I love you, Cedes. And that alone will make this the best sex I've ever had. And it'll make it impossible to regret."
She stared at him. "How can you be so sure? Everything between us is perfect and this, if this isn't I would always feel like it was on me."
Sam moved closer and rested his forehead against hers. "You're very cute when you worry," he told her with a small smile. "But let's not borrow trouble we don't have, hmm? Let's just make love and if you wanna talk about it after, when we have more... facts to go on, then we can."
Mercedes nodded. "Ok, you are right and right now I just... I want to be with you, wrapped in your arms and making love to you all night long."
"All night long, hmm? You may overestimate both of us," Sam laughed softly. "But I like the enthusiasm." He leaned in and went back to kissing her, his fingers trailing along her skin.
Mercedes laughed. "Well maybe not all night but we can have some fun trying." She kissed him back wrapping her arms around his neck.
Sam just hummed happily against her lips, his tongue slipping past them to get a taste of her. His hand moved down her body, cupping her breast and letting his thumb brush over her nipple. He wanted to make her body desperate with need when he finally made love to her.
Her body trembled under his touch. "Mmm Sam..." She hissed as his hands created new feelings within her.
"Feel good, baby?" Sam asked as his mouth moved down to her neck. His teeth scraped over skin that he soothed with his tongue.
She nodded. "yes..." she hissed her body needing more of him..wanting more of him.
The way Mercedes pressed up against him was sending all the blood in his body straight to his cock. She felt so incredible beneath him. His lips continued their journey along her body, moving to her breasts, his tongue swirling around her nipple teasingly.
Her eyes closed as she shivered under him. "Sam! You are so good at that!"
"I love hearing you moan," Sam told her before he sucked her nipple between his teeth. His fingers moved down between her legs to find her clit. He'd have her body completely relaxed and wanting soon enough.
"Is that why you got me all whimpering and moaning over hear?"she teased.
Sam lifted his head with a little grin. "Maybe." He licked his lips as thumb rubbed at her clit. "Tell me, Cedes. Do you want me? Do you want me inside you right now?"
His finger on her clit caused her head to fall back, she was so close to falling apart and he had the nerve to ask if she wanted him. "Yes! Please Sam..." She moaned out hungrily.
Sam swallowed as he watched her, his eyes hungry at the sight of her writhing on the bed for him. It had been over a year and a half since he'd had sex and his body was eager, needy. But his heart told him to do this the best way and make it her perfect night. "I wanna see you cum for me," he whispered. "And then I'm yours."
Mercedes nodded feeling his finger get her close. She looked at him and smiled. "Can I..can I feel your tongue again? Like before?"
Sam's lips curled up at her words and the way she looked at him with such desire. "Oh, absolutely, baby," he assured her. "Anything you want." Slipping his hands beneath her legs, he lifted them onto his shoulders and pressed his tongue to her clit.
She was full of nerves and the fact that he was giving her exactly what she wanted it caused her to moan. The moment his tongue touched her clit, she lost it. Gripping the sheets and begging for more.
He adored making her feel good. He couldn't get enough of it. And knowing she trusted him enough to share this with him, to share herself with him, just made him love her all the more. Sam sucked at her clit hungrily as he felt her body tremble with pleasure.
Mercedes had already been close, but the moment he started sucking at her clit she was a goner. Her body fell apart and she screamed out his name, cumming hard and fast.
Sam had never heard her scream so loud before, but then they'd never really been together somewhere she could be. It was exhilarating. His tongue kept moving against her clit as she rode out her orgasm. He licked his lips slowly as he lifted his head. "That was... damn."
Her body was on high alert and she needed more. "Please Sam, I need you... I need more." She begged knowing he would give her everything and more.
"I'll give you everything you want, love," Sam promised her. He hated to leave her side, but he had to grab his bag quickly and dig through the side pocket. Always come prepared after all. Pulling a condom out, he tossed the bag on the floor and climbed back on the bed and kneeled between her legs. "I love you so much."
Her hands went through her hair as he left and she bit her lip when he returned. "I love you too Sam."
Sam kept his eyes on hers the whole time as he rolled the condom on and crawled above her, putting himself into position carefully. He pressed his lips to hers softly and slowly started to slide inside of her.
The moment he entered her she tensed up. She wasn't expecting the pain.
Sam stopped moving right away and pressed kisses to her face. "It's okay," he whispered. "We're in no rush. Just take a few breaths. I'm right here."
Mercedes swallowed linking her hand with his with a nod. Taking a few deep breaths she nodded.
"I promise I'll make you feel good, sweetheart," he whispered to her, kissing her lips again as he pushed in farther. He went as slow as he could, giving her time to stop him if she needed to, even though his body was screaming for him to move. "You're so tight. God, Cedes."
As he pushed further inside of her the pain increased, but she trusted Sam and also knew he was stretching the hell out of her. She nodded appreciating the fact he took his time with her. That he wanted to make sure she was okay.
Once Sam was fully inside of her, he stilled again and met her eyes. "I love you," he reminded her yet again as he gave her time to adjust. He brushed her still slightly damp hair from her eyes, his other hand moving soothingly up and down the outside of her thigh.
She still with him, letting the pain melt away, she was scared the moment he moved ot would come back but the need for him to do something, anything was too great. "I'm ready." She said nervously.
Sam nodded slightly and took a breath himself. He was a little afraid when he started moving, his body would take over with need. But he would keep it together for her. Slowly, he began rocking his hips back and forth, in and out, ever so slightly.
With each move she felt less pain and more pleasure, until all she was left with was pure pleasure that Sam gave. Her hand went to his back as he moved within her.
Sam felt her body start to relax and he let out a moan. He tried to angle himself so he brought her the most pleasure possible and his lips found hers once again.
Mercedes voice caught in her throat as Sam moved more. Her eyes opened as she looked at Sam and reached up to kiss him.
Sam's lips moved down to Mercedes' neck and he teased the skin there, trying to make her feel good in every way he could think of, all at once. "Cedes... baby."
Pain long gone, Mercedes moved her neck to the side giving him better access to it. "Sam" left her lips as she moaned out in a way that was new to her.
"Yes," Sam whispered back, his own pleasure building with each thrust. "Yes, Cedes. Oh, I love you so much. You feel so good."
Nails digging in his back slightly, she thrust up to meet him needing more needing a faster pace to continue to feel all of him. His length reaching the depths of her core and his words soothe the little ache that was left.
Sam kept on kissing her, trying to stay fully aware of how she was feeling and what she needed even while his thoughts grew clouded by pleasure. He felt himself growing close, but he wasn't going anywhere without her.
Her moans grew louder as her body was pushed closer to its peak of pleasure. "So good... Sam its so good...it feels like, like I am gonna..." She bucked faster against him needing that pleasure that pressure.
"Yeah, baby? S'at feel good?" he asked, partly because hearing say so turned him on and partly cause he genuinely wanted to make sure.
"So good...so so good." She said breathlessly. "It- I-Sam!" She said falling apart against him. Her body stiffened and she froze as her orgasm washed over her.
Sam had to stop moving momentarily as he felt her come, truly in awe of how tight she felt around him in that moment. He kissed her sweetly as she came and finally started moving again. He was so close himself. "You love me, Cedes?"
She felt raw and sore but when he moved the pleasure returned with it. "I do, I love you so much Sam."
Sam rested his forehead against hers and closed his eyes, just letting himself feel the sensations running through his body. "Love you back," he whispered just before he let go, his fingers clutching the sheets.
She Sam like that was an amazing sight. She pulled him close, kissing him through his own orgasm. Loving the way they seemed to just fit.
He kissed her deeply, feeling so much all at once. Not just physically, but emotionally too. He knew what a special moment this was for the two of them, how much love they were sharing. Sliding out of her carefully, he moved beside her on the bed and tried to catch his breath.
She turned towards him, sore, fulfilled, happy. "Are you okay? Was that...was that okay?"
Sam quickly cleaned himself up so he could cuddle close to her again. "That was... so incredible, Cedes," he told her, brushing his thumb over her cheek. "You are so incredible. Are you okay?"
Mercedes nodded. "M'okay. Is it normal to be sore? Cause I am..."
"I mean, I've never been a woman before," Sam pointed out. "But I think so, yeah. I remember when I... I mean, in high school, my... she was sore too. And I really didn't know what I was doing then, so not surprised."
Mercedes laughed shaking her head. "Well you certainly know what you are doing now." She said leaning in for a kiss. "Would you like to use the hot tub with me?"
Sam had the decency to blush and shrugged it off. "I'm glad it was worth waiting for," he told her, leaning in to kiss her again. "I would love to."
Mercedes sat up looking over to Sam. "You were more than worth the wait."
Sam smiled softly, his lips a little crooked as he looked down for a moment. Meeting her eyes again, he sighed. "So... no regrets?"
She shook her head. "None, never." She kissed him softly. "This moment, everything was just perfect."
Sam's smile turned softer and he let out a small sound of relief. That was all he wanted for her. "I'm glad. You deserve the best."
Mercedes chewed her bottom lip and stood from the bed. Holding out her hand she pulled him close to her.
Sam went to her without hesitation, his free hand cupping her face as he leaned down to kiss her.
"Come on lets go, I have to at least show my face tomorrow and I want to be able to walk." She teased leading him to the hot tub.
Sam followed her happily, unable to stop pressing kisses to her skin wherever he could even while they walked. When the reached the bathroom, he leaned down to get the water started up. "You know, I still never ate," he laughed.
Mercedes' eyes widened. "Thats true." She turned and went back inside the room and ordered two burgers, fries and drinks. Returning to Sam, she smiled. "We have about 15 minutes to relax before you have to open the door and get our food."
"Oh, I do, huh?" Sam laughed from where he sat on the edge of the tub. "For you and food? Anything." He reached out a hand in offering. "Let's get you soaking."
Mercedes smiled leaning into the hot water and reached out for Sam. "Okay so I know about Sam the Farmer, just met Sam the sex God. What about Sammy from school?"
Sam flipped around and rested his legs in the water, still sitting on the edge while he waited for their room service. "That's kind of an awkward transition," he laughed. "How far back are we talking? I told you a little about high school and my... dare I say it, clique."
Mercedes laughed as she settled into the water. "I want to know more about your Clique."
Sam leaned forward, crossing his legs at the ankle where they rested in the water. "We were a bunch of fools," he laughed. "Ryder and Madison, they've been together since high school. They have a little girl now. Mason is Madi's twin brother. He lives in New York now. Blaze, who's, you know... nuts. And, um, Andy and Jess. You met them."
"I so wish I had a crew like that, people I could rely on like that. I mean I have Q but she is a wife and mom now, Also you can kick them last two to the curb cause I am taking both they places."
Sam laughed brightly and nodded along. "Trust me, you already have. I really would love for you to meet the others though. Especially Ryder and Madi. I know you'd love them."
"You sure you want me to meet them? That is a huge ask, friends and family they are big deals." She was nervous at the thought of meeting them.
"Well, you already met my family," Sam pointed out. "And I love you. And I love them. So I don't see why I wouldn't want that. They're really nice people. Please don't take Jess and Andy as examples."
Mercedes smiled with a nod. "I know. I know you love me and if you love them they must be great. If you want you can invite them to the game? That way we both are meeting people."
"Seems fair. We can both be equally terrified," Sam laughed. "The baby's only 2 though. Should I tell them to get a sitter?"
"I personally love kids and its a box so it will be kind of private. But if they want then yeah that way they can really just come have fun and let go for a few hours."
Sam nodded in understanding. "I'll leave it up to them. They know her best. And then I have to decide how embarrassed I want to be before I decide whether to invite Blaze or not," he laughed.
"Lord Blaze, I still wanna know what trouble he got you into. All of it." Someone knocked on the door and she smiled. "Food's here."
"Do you though?" Sam turned himself around again and grabbed one of the robes off the back of the bathroom door, slipping it on before he got the food. He grabbed his wallet quickly and tipped the resort worker with a smile. He walked back into the bathroom with a plate in hand, popping a french fry in his mouth.
"Oh I so do." She smiled seeing him return. "Okay so I am hungry but like I also don't want to leave the hot tub so I am in a issue right now."
"That does seem like a problem," Sam replied with a mouthful of food. "Wonder what we could do about that?" He chuckled, perching back on the side of the tub and feeding Mercedes a fry.
Mercedes took the fry and smiled. "Okay now this is fine dining and I am here for all of it." She licked her lips stretching her leg out in the water. "Okay, if you won a couple million dollars, what would you do with it?"
Sam kept on feeding her as he hummed in consideration. "Boring answer, get a lot of upgrades to our equipment. Make things run more efficiently. Fun answer, travel the world. Real answer... probably some combination of both."
Mercedes swallowed and nodded. "I like that. A little bit of both. You are a really good guy Sam." She looked down to her hands and back to Sam. "You ever thought about...moving out of your parents home?"
"Heh, only... all the time," Sam laughed. "We, um... we had an apartment. But I couldn't afford it on my own. I could've looked for a smaller one, I guess, but I just didn't wanna be alone at the time. And then I just got really busy and... I don't know."
Mercedes nodded. "I am sorry I brought that up. It was my not so subtle way of saying if you wanna leave some things at my place... you can..."
Sam just shrugged it off, still happy to be getting some food in his stomach. He smiled down at her. "Not so subtle doesn't always work with me. Sometimes you gotta go straight for blunt," he chuckled. "But I could do that. Definitely."
Mercedes nodded. "Yeah I see that. So let me be clear. I love you and would love nothing more than to live with you. But I know you have a job, and things that you have to deal with. So I will give you the key and you use it when you want."
"The sex was that good, huh?" Sam teased before his face turned a little more serious and he lowered his plate down into his lap. "I'd love that too. Things are a little complicated with the distance, but... that sounds like a good plan for now."
Mercedes smiled. "Oh the sex was amazing. But in truth I have been thinking alot about it. Also there are places that the commute for you and I, it wouldnt be that far. We would move into our place, together."
"Really?" Sam asked with a soft smile on his face. "You'd do that? I mean, you haven't even been in the place you have now that long, have you? You'd pick up and move again just for silly old me?"
Mercedes moved closer to Sam. "I love you, I would do anything for you."
Sam's smile grew wider and he moved to set his plate on the counter near the sink. He turned back and leaned down, cupping Mercedes' face and kissing her. "I love you too."
