Slowburn for Christmas lovebugs ;)
Mercedes was in the store shopping with her goddaughter, Cicily. She had promised the young girl that she would take her out on a mini-shopping spree if the little girl passed her test. She passed it and got the highest grade in the class, and the little girl was quite excited about it. As she went up and down each aisle Mercedes's mind couldn't help but wander to Sam. She hadn't seen the flirt since their kiss in the office and that was well over three days ago. However, Mercedes knew if she really wanted to see him all she had to do was drive down to Clueless, but she knew Sam only wanted one thing from her and she just couldn't bring it on to herself to forget about her morals and give that to him.
"Auntie, Cedes do you think mommy will let me keep five barbies?" Cicily asked breaking her out of her trance.
"Now sweetie you know we almost got in trouble for all of the other barbies we brought, do you really think she is going to be ok with five more?" Mercedes questioned.
"No, but mom will," She smirked as she tossed the dolls into the basket. Mercedes chuckled as she pushed the cart to follow Cecily. She wasn't watching her surroundings and ended up bumping into someone's back.
"Oh, I am so sorry, that was so clumsy of me." She apologized.
"It's ok, we just keep on running into each other don't we?" Sam smirked. Mercedes looked up at him and sure enough, there was Sam. he wore a nice long sleeve tee and a college letterman jacket. He towered over Mercedes, and in a way, it intrigued her and intimidated her, but she wasn't one who was easily intimidated.
"Auntie Cedes who is this?" Cecily questioned.
"This is a friend of mine, this is Sam." She replied as she looked down at her goddaughter.
"Nice to meet you," Sam said as Cecily shook her hand, "So Mercedes, I haven't seen you since we were at your office, I thought you would have come by Clueless at least once or twice."
"I have been busy working, besides you haven't made it worthwhile to come back."
"Well on that challenge how about you come tonight."
"I'll be sure to do that, come on Cecily."
Mercedes had driven Cecily and her three bags of toys back to Quinn and Santana's townhouse with Sam on her mind. She had to think about what she was going to wear, how she was going to do her hair, and what he had planned. Her mind was reeling as she pulled up to the townhouse.
"Ok, CeCe, we made it back, did you have a good time with Auntie Cedes?" Mercedes questioned, as she took off her seatbelt and went around to help out the small child.
"Yes ma'am, Auntie Cedes you should go out with that guy from the store," Cecily spoke happily as she grabbed her bags, and her Mercedes walked to the door.
As Mercedes got out her keys to the townhouse she replied, "And why do you think I should get out with him Cece."
"He makes you smile, you seem to like him, and I don't want you to be lonely this holiday season," Cece replied honestly as they walked into the house.
"I'm not lonely Cece, I have you, your moms, Aunt Tina, and Uncle Artie."
"Yeah, but what about when you aren't with us Auntie, when we are all on vacation, who is going to be there for you?"
Mercedes stood shocked at the little girl's revelation when Santana walked in.
"Awe, there goes my baby girl, Mercedes I thought I told you to stop buying this little girl all of these toys that she does not need," Santana announced.
"But how I could say no to her San?"
"Mhm weak, Cecily takes all of these toys to your playroom, and go clean up, we are going out for dinner tonight," Santana commanded when Cecily left the room Mercedes instantly told Mercedes what occurred at the store.
"Then what are you doing here, you need to be going to get dressed Merce."
"But Santana, what if this is just some sick cruel joke, I am not his type." Mercedes tried.
"How do you know that for sure, by going off what we saw at the bar, he pursued you at a store while a child was beside you, look there is no harm in flirting with him Mercedes, and seeing what he has to offer."
"But-"
"But nothing. Mercedes you make sure everyone around you is happy and has all of their needs taken care of, when are you going to start taking care of yourself?"
"Ok, I guess you are right, I am going to go, and then I will call you, and tell you how it is."
"I'll be waiting by the phone with Q."
Mercedes was at her home currently staring at her closet trying to figure out what to wear, she didn't know what to wear and she had no idea how to find the perfect outfit when she didn't even know what was going to happen. She thought about wearing jeans and a blouse but that seemed too casual, so she stared helplessly at her closet and thought about not even going and heading back to work. She was about to do just that when she heard her phone ring, and she grabbed it and sat on her bed.
"Hello," She began.
"Don't you dare decide to go to work Mercedes Jones," She heard Quinn speak to her.
"But I don't know what to wear Q, what do you even wear to a bar?"
"Ok, how about this grab that red corset that San bought for you as a gag gift, and then pair it with those white jeans that hug your ass perfectly and that white cropped fur coat, and then do white boots with it," Quinn explained. Sure enough, the outfit came out perfectly on Mercedes's body.
"Thanks, Quinn," Mercedes replied.
"You're welcome babe now go enjoy yourself." Mercedes stared at herself a little longer before checking the time and deciding to make her way to Clueless before Sam assumed she wouldn't show.
Sam was growing a bit antsy that Mercedes hadn't arrived yet. He ended up closing the bar earlier than usual so he could decorate it. He ended up clearing out all the tables and the stools except for one that was by the bar. He had put LED lights and had a color scheme of red and green going about. He never did all this chasing and decorating for a woman. However, it was something about Mercedes that was enticing and inviting that made him want to try. Hell, he even dressed in a white button-down with a pair of black slacks. He poured himself a shot and played some music when he heard the door open.
She looked damn good, her corset was playing peek-a-boo with her breasts and he so definitely wanted them to be revealed. Her hair was flawless and her makeup was perfect.
"And here I thought you were going to stand me up," Sam spoke honestly as he stood behind the bar and Mercedes came and sat in front of him.
"And I thought bars were supposed to have a full-packed house, and here we are alone."
"I told you I would make it worth your while, so what would you like?"
"I'll have whiskey neat."
"Great," Sam passed her the shot, "So tell me about yourself Mercedes."
"Hmm, well I am co-owner of the firm with Artie, I oversee the women's advocates, and POC advocates division, while handling my own cases, I have an older brother who is married to a little one on the way, and my parents live in Lake George. What about you?"
"Well, I am the only child, I inherited this place, from my father who got it from his father, and I live my life practically how I want to live it. No structure whatsoever, and I like it that way."
"Oh come on, you have to have some form of rules."
"I find rules dim a person's light."
"Wow, ok."
"What don't tell me you love rules."
"I don't love them but they are necessary."
"Ok so let me ask you this, are they necessary for you and me?"
"That depends because what exactly are we defining me and you as?"
Sam shrugged his shoulders, "I'm attracted to you, and you are attracted to me, what do you think we should make it out to be."
"That depends on what you are trying to get from me because if it is just sex then there is no need for me to even be here with you." Mercedes replied confidently. Sam left his spot at his bar and walked over to Mercedes placing his hands on either side of her trapping her.
"If I just wanted sex Mercedes then I would have kept my bar open, and had a fun time picking someone up tonight, but it's something about that makes me want to crave more. Tell me do you feel the same?"
Mercedes gulped, "I do,"
"Good, then you'll have no problem with me doing this." Sam leaned in and captured Mercedes's lips. She tasted whiskey and mint, her arms went around his tall frame as he went around her short one. He grabbed ahold of the fur coat and pulled it down as his lips went onto her neck before they ascended back on to her lips. Mercedes was the first one to pull away slowly.
"I like whatever this is Sam, but I want to get to know you better before we do anything else."
"Ok, I can respect so how about a date, I'll plan it, all you have to do is show up."
"I'd love that."
"Good," Sam replied as he leaned down and kissed Mercedes again gently.
