A/N: Sooo... it took me a minute to get this chapter together because I'm not really ready for them to give in to too much temptation ;) I promise things will pick up very soon though! Gotta have some sort of drama first right (lol)

Song: I'll Be There - Jess Glynne

The crisp fall air brushed her face allowing her to cool down just a little from their steaming dancing and her taunting session. They walked the few blocks back to their place in silence, stealing glances every so often until they reach the entrance. Mercedes out of instinct headed towards her door before being pulled in the opposite direction to the elevator. Sam kept a firm grip on her hand and when the doors opened he let her go in first. He pushed the button to his floor and turned to Mercedes finally speaking.

"You like teasing me don't you?" He asked moving closer to her. Mercedes took a step back but realized there was nowhere to go. His gaze was so intense and so inviting at the same time.

"Maybe." was all she could get out. Sam smiled at her response.

"Maybe..." he started placing his arms around her waist "it's time you got a taste of your own medicine." He finished before pressing his body against hers causing her to moan involuntarily. The elevator stopped and opened, he released his grip on her letting her exit first. He followed her admiring her ass, as they approached his door he stopped dead in his tracks.

Why the hell was she here? How did she even know where I lived? This… can not be happening, not now. Mercedes saw Sam freeze and tense up at the sight of the woman at his door and immediately knew who she was, his ex Jen. She started to speak but nothing came out, his face said it all. He was shocked, hurt and confused all at once.

"Sam, before you say anything let me explain." Jen spoke moving towards Sam and Mercedes.

Sam slowly moved back and created distance between them. Mercedes felt his hand graze hers and she quickly grabbed it before he got any further away.

"Sam, I just need five minutes." Jen continued.

"No, now please leave." Sam said finally speaking, his voice a little shaky.

This girl had a lot of guts even coming here and she expected him to "hear her out". He was passed hearing whatever bullshit she'd come up with. Sam and Jen had dated all through college and seemed like everything was going great. Sam thought she was his forever and decided to propose, he planned a romantic evening for the both of them and had everything in place. He waited for three hours before finally heading home, only to find she had left. All of her things were gone and there a letter waiting for him.

Sam,

I know this seems sudden but I'm suffocating and I can't do this anymore. We want different things out of life and I have to follow my heart. I have to leave this place, I can't get stuck here when there's so much out there. You want a simple things and I thought I did too. I'm sorry Sam. I hope you can forgive me.

-Jen

The thought of that night brought back so much hurt and pain. Sam couldn't stand the sight of her and there she was hoping to explain after six years. Mercedes felt him tense up and squeeze her hand tighter, she knew she needed to help him out of this situation.

"I think it's best of you leave for now." Mercedes said before moving towards his door gently pulling him along and moving pass his ex, she stopped and got her key out and opened the door making him go in first before closing the door behind her.

"Mercy..." Sam started before he felt her wrap her arms around him pulling him into a hug. He couldn't help but fall into the hug because in that moment that's all he wanted. His heart was still raw after all these years, his head was screaming and he could feel his self growing angrier, he felt his heart begin to race and was tempted to storm after her and tell him just how he felt. How dare she even think it was okay to show up unannounced? Who fucking told her where he lived? Why did she wait this long? What did she expect to happen, him to be waiting with open arms? He looked down and saw Mercedes mouth moving but couldn't hear over the loudness in his head. Then she placed her hands on his face and he heard her, she was singing softly.

When all the tears are rolling down your face
And it feels like yours was the only heart to break
When you come back home and all the lights are out, ooh
And you're getting used to no one else being around

Oh, oh, I'll be there
When you need a little love, I got a little love to share
Yeah, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna come through
You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
I'll be there, I'll be there for you
Oh, I swear, I got enough love for two, ooh, ooh, ooh
You'll never be alone, I'll be there for you

Sam looked in her brown eyes as she sang to him and lost control. Slowly pushing her to the wall he leaned down and kissed her hungrily, her lips felt like heaven and he wanted to explore more. Slowly edging in his tongue to her now inviting mouth. He heard a low moan escape her mouth before she said "Sam... we shouldn't…" her voice was weakening by the second and he wasn't going to let her finish her sentence. He ran his hands through her hair softly tugging in her ear. He kissed her once more then began nipping at her neck and working his way to her shoulder. He felt a slight shudder from her as he gently bit her soft flesh. His hands began creep down her body stopping at her supple breast. Moans began to flow from Mercedes mouth as her body gave into the pleasure she was experiencing.

"Sammy, stop." Mercedes said pulling away from him. She could tell he was caught off guard by her sudden action.

"We shouldn't be doing this… not while you're… not like this." She said moving past him and walking towards his couch. He stood their looking at her for a moment then joined her.

"Did I over step?" He asked finally.

"No baby, you didn't. I wanted that and then some, it's just… you need to sort out things with your ex before we can go any further." She replied and he couldn't help but feel a tingle when she called him "baby".

"Baby huh?" He said smirking at her.

"Sam, I'm serious!" She couldn't help but laugh a little.

"You have to talk to her and heal, you can't do that with me distracting you. Because… I'm going to be honest." she got up and straddled Sam, leaning down to kiss him once more.

"I don't like to share and it feels like would be I'm sharing you with her." she continued in between kisses. Sam grabbed her pulling her in closer and kissing her deeper and tasting her more. He moved his hands up her thighs, wishing she had worn anything other than the jeans she had on. He looked up at her and saw the sweetest smile form across her lips, she knew she had him in the palms of her pretty little hands. She eased off of him and ended their embrace much to Sam's disdain.

"You know it's been like six years, I don't have any feelings towards her" Sam asked.

"Sam, I know you have something there, otherwise you would have let her speak her truth. There's something unfinished and you have to resolve it. I can't..." She said trailing off.

"Can't what?"

"No, I won't be second fiddle to some woman you never finished things with and I won't let myself be that vulnerable again." She said looking away. He knew she was talking about Shane and what he had did to her but he didn't realize until then how much it really effected her.

"Was he you're only?"

"Yes. I chose not to sleep around. That's why were stopping here, I don't want to feel like I'm competing." She replied looking up at him. Her eyes said so much more but he understood. Sam pulled Mercedes in to him hugging her before speaking.

"How about this, we take things slow? I'll set up a meeting with Jen in a few weeks. Until then..." He said pulling away to look at her.

"Would you like to go on a date with me?" He asked feeling a little silly.

"Hmm… let me think about it." She replied with a smirk and started to walk away before Sam grabbed her arm.

"Oh no you don't." He said pushing her against the door and pulling her into a deep kiss catching her off guard. Then pulling away and saying

"We will be going on a date, this Friday." Mercedes smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Fine, but you'll need a suit." She said turning around and opening the door.

"Wait, why a suit?" He asked watching her leave.

"I have a wedding that day so you'll have to be my date." She replied with a wink and headed to downstairs.

So next chapter we will get to see Mercedes in action and also there will be some surprises thrown in there as well! We'll also get some details into Mercedes' past and why she's still angry at Shane! Plus there will be a super sweet moment between Sam and Mercedes! Until next time!