A/N: Thanks to all who read and took time to give their review! I appreciate all the help you could give me to make the story better. There will be more filler stuff before we get another Samcedes chapter.
Chapter 4:
Mercedes walked in her apartment and dropped her keys on the dish on top of the side table.
"Cedes?" Kurt shouted from the living room.
Mercedes walked slowly towards the couch and plopped herself down next to Kurt.
"So what happened?"
"I'm dead!" Mercedes mumbled as she buried her face in her hands.
"What? Why? What happened?" Kurt asked looking concerned.
"I just had to be the arrogant nerdy me thinking I'm the only one who knows Na'vi. Never would I have thought that my boss, the owner of the restaurant I "USED" to work for knows the same language! Why me, why me!"
"What? You got fired?"
"Not exactly, but I'm sure tomorrow I'll find out!" Mercedes crossed her arms and leaned on Kurt while he put his arm around her.
"Don't worry Cedes I'm sure you'll find another job!" Kurt comforted Mercedes.
"Well at least I got about $1,500 from tips today! So I guess it's not all bad, I can live on that for a month at most!"
"Wow! That's just from tips?" Kurt sounding surprised. "I think I should get a part-time job there too! No wonder my man spoils me rotten, he's loaded!" Kurt joked.
Across from Brooklyn, Sam sat in his living room staring out the window from his penthouse in Upper East Side with a glass of whiskey.
"Sam baby aren't you coming to bed?" the girl shouted from his room.
"I told you I'm not your baby so stop it with that! I think you should leave because I'm not going in there with you on my bed!" Sam shouted back.
The girl went out of his room and sauntered her way towards Sam. She got behind him and snaked her arms around his waist.
"Come on baby, you know I can make you feel really good!" The girl whispered in his ear.
Sam removed her hands from his waist and turned around to face her.
"This isn't working for me! Just leave now before I call security to remove you from my house!" Sam said through gritted teeth.
The girl went back to his room and grabbed her clothes before slamming the door behind her. Sam smirked and went back to his thoughts of Constance.
Mercedes woke up the next morning feeling slightly defeated. She knew she has to face the music sooner or later, but hoped that it would be later than sooner. She just got this job and she really likes the work and the people.
"God if you can make him forget about what happened last night I promise I will never ever do or say anything bad about people! Believe me I've learned my lesson! Please oh please God!" Mercedes prayed before she went to the bathroom to take a shower. Once she was ready she went outside her room and saw Kurt walking towards her with a stack of pancakes in tow.
"Just thought you needed a pick me up!" Kurt handed the plate and poured maple syrup over the stack.
"Thanks bestie! I needed this!" She smiled as she took a bite and danced with glee.
The commute to work seemed like forever with the worst case scenarios going through Mercedes' head. She made up her mind that she would swallow ever bit of her pride and begged not to get fired. She had also made plans of how to save the money she made last night just in case her initial plan doesn't work. She found herself frozen a block away from the restaurant trying to psyche herself. As she approached the restaurant Finn the valet greeted her and no words came out as she opened her mouth.
"You're the new server, Cedes right?"
Finally her throat opened and managed to say something. "Yes! it's Finn right?"
Finn nodded and opened the door for her. Mercedes smiled and walked in.
Inside the restaurant there were a few people already fixing the tables and chairs. Mercedes noticed two children sat quietly in one of the booths and wondered who they were. She shook the thought and walked towards the back office to find Blaine. Mercedes walked towards Cathy; Blaine's assistant and asked if Blaine's available.
"Sorry Cedes, but Blaine is in a meeting with Mrs. Evans. I'll let you know when they're done!"
Mercedes went pale as she thought about what they could possibly be having a meeting about. Surely Sam wouldn't go to his mother and get her to do the dirty work. "Nah! I'm just being paranoid!" She told herself as she walked back to the restaurant and start helping out with the lunch service prep.
Mercedes grabbed an arm load of table napkins to fold and headed to one of the tables. She noticed the children again still sat quietly at the booth. With lack of thought she went over and sat next to the little blonde girl.
"Hi I'm Mercedes but you can call me Cedes or Mercy whichever you prefer!" Mercedes smiled at the children.
The little blonde boy looked up and smiled at Mercedes and was about to say something when the little girl spoke.
"Stevie we're not supposed to talk to strangers mama said!"
Mercedes smirked and tried again.
"She's right Stevie, you're not suppose to talk to strangers! But since I know your name and you know my name how can we be strangers now right?"
Stevie smiled and offered his hand out to Mercedes.
"Hi Mercy! This is my sister Stacie! There you know her name too so you're not a stranger anymore!"
"Nice to meet you Stacie! That's a really pretty name!"
Stacie looked up to Mercedes and flashed a wide smile. "I like Mercy!" Stacie looked at Stevie.
"So do you work here?" Stevie asked.
"Yes! My second day actually and fingers crossed It won't be my last!" Mercedes winked.
"Do you need help?" Stacie looked at Mercedes folding the napkins.
"I thought you'd never ask! Here I'll show you some fancy napkin folding!"
"I want to help too!" Stevie half-shouted.
"The more the merrier I say!" Mercedes replied as she handed the children a napkin and started teaching them the art of napkin folding.
"There we're done! Thanks guys for all the help!" Mercedes said as she gathered all folded napkins.
"Do you need help on anything else?" Stacie asked.
"Oh yeah but its called child labor if you two do any more work!" Mercedes smiled at the two. "By the way what are you two doing here alone? Where are your parents?"
Stacie looked down and started fidgeting with her dress. Stevie saw the sad look on his sister's face and placed an arm around her.
"They're kinda busy! It's Stacie's 7th birthday today and we're suppose to do something fun but work came up so we're waiting for them here!" Stevie explained.
"Well that won't do! Come on follow me!"
Mercedes asked one of the other servers to put away the napkins and led the children to the kitchen.
"Tony! Can I buy one of the chocolate cakes you made? We have a birthday girl here and she needs a cake to start her party!" Mercedes pleaded with Tony.
"Sure just take whatever you need at the back, just leave a note so I'd remember!". Tony smiled.
"Thanks" You're the best!" Mercedes winked at Tony.
"Come on guys!" Mercedes gestured for Stevie and Stacie to follow her.
They went inside the cold kitchen and Mercedes took out a round chocolate cake from the fridge. She looked around for decorations and candles and placed them on the granite table.
"I think we should decorate your cake Stacie! What do you want on it?" Mercedes looked at Stacie.
"I want lots and lots of flowers on it!" Stacie beamed.
"Done! Here, you and Stevie can help put it on the cake!" Mercedes offered the sugar flowers to them.
When the cake was finished it looked more like a bunch of sugar flowers with cake than a cake with sugar flowers.
"I think we over did it a bit!" Mercedes laughed.
"Nope! It's perfect Mercy, just what I wanted!" Stacie beamed.
"Come on let's bring it out so we can eat it!"
"Yey!" The children cheered as they left the kitchen.
Mercedes grabbed a few candles as the children headed back to the dining area. She placed 7 candles on the cake and lit them before going out to the dining area. As she started walking towards the children she started singing.
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday to you...
Happy birthday dear Stacie...
Happy birthday to you!
Mercedes placed the cake in front of Stacie as the children clapped with excitement.
"Now make a wish and blow out the candles!"
Stacie looked at Mercedes then to Stevie before closing her eyes to make a wish. As soon as she's blown out the candles Mercedes and Stevie clapped their hands. Stacie stood up and hugged Mercedes and whispered "Thank you Mercy! This is the best birthday ever!"
"You're welcome sweetheart! I'm glad you liked it! So how about some cake?"
"Yes please!" The children said in unison.
Mercedes cut the cake and gave each child a piece before leaving them to get back with lunch prep. She told them to just ask for her if they need anything else. It's almost 11am when Santana, Tina and Lauren arrived at the restaurant.
"Hey Cedes! I guess you survived last night since you're still here!" Santana joked.
"How was it? Isn't he dreamy?" Tina giggled like a fan girl.
"I've yet to find out if I still have a job and yes Tina he is dreamy if you're into that tall, rich, handsome guy type!"
"Why, what happened last night?" Lauren asked.
Mercedes recounted the events that happened last night, the embarrassment and fear still fresh in her mind she couldn't help but knock her head on the table.
"Stupid, stupid me!" Mercedes muttered.
"Well if it's any consolation we didn't know he speaks that weird language! Heck I never would have pegged you for a nerd!" Lauren laughed.
"Yeah, well me and my big assuming mouth! I'm preparing to grovel at Blaine's feet to give me a second chance!"
"We'll help you girl don't worry!" Santana assured her
"Thanks girls!" Mercedes smiled.
"Yeah we'll help you so don't worry about it!" Tina placed an arm around Mercedes.
"Well, you know I hate to break up girl bonding but I we need to get back to work!" Lauren pointed to the clock as it nears opening.
"Ok but I just need to check on Stevie and Stacie and see if they need anything else!"
"Stevie and Stacie Evans? When did you become their nanny?" Santana waited for Mercedes' response.
"Evans? As in the owner Evans?" Mercedes sounding surprised.
"Yeah! As in Sam Evans' younger siblings!" Tina added.
"I didn't know I just saw them there all quiet and it's Stacie's birthday and they look sad so I just tried to cheer them up or something! Oh well no harm done I guess, I just can't believe they're related to that arrogant Sam Evans!"
"Awww, that's so sweet! I mean what you did for Stacie not what you said about Sam!" Tina explained.
The girls stood up and continued with the last minute preps while Mercedes walked over to the kids.
"So how are you guys doing?" Mercedes smiled.
"The cake's delicious! Thanks again Mercy!" Stacie beamed with chocolate all over her mouth.
"Yeah thanks Mercy!" Stevie smiled.
"You're welcome!" Mercedes smiled back as she wiped Stacie's face. "Uhmmm guys, I'm sorry I didn't know your family owns the restaurant. I'd appreciate it if we keep this our little secret."
"Why? Did you do something wrong?" Stevie asked
"Well not really, but you know people might think I'm bribing you kids so i won't get fired!" Mercedes winked at them.
"I don't get it, but if you want it a secret I'm good with secrets!"
"Yeah me too! I'm great with secrets just like the time Stevie broke the vase i never told anyone!"
Stevie glared at Stacie while Mercedes laughed.
"Thanks you guys! Pinky promise?" Mercedes held out her pinky while Stevie and Stacie grabbed it with their pinkies too.
"Pinky promise!" Stevie and Stacie chimed together.
Chapter 5:
Lunch service is busier than yesterday. Queue outside of the restaurant was crazy, even celebrities has to wait for tables because it was that busy. Mercedes tried her best to concentrate with work and pushing the inevitable at the back of her mind. She knew sooner or later she needed to talk to Blaine about what happened last night as soon as she saw Mrs. Evans walk in the dining room and sat in the booth with Stevie and Stacie. There was a sense of regality on how Mrs. Evans carried herself and yet she seemed warm and approachable as she hugged her kids after her meeting with Blaine. She did the same thing when Mr. Evans and Sam made their way to their booth as soon as they walked in the restaurant. Mercedes smiled at the picture of a happy family. She was relieved that Stacie is finally having the much needed birthday celebration she's been hoping for. Mercedes took her break when she saw Blaine walk in the dining area.
"Uhmm… Blaine, do you have a minute?" Mercedes blocked Blaine's path.
"Yeah Cedes, what's up?" Blaine responded.
"I was hoping we can talk in private!"
Blaine nodded and walked back towards the back with Mercedes behind him.
Mercedes closed the door behind her as Blaine sat behind his desk. She tried to decide if she should stay standing or sit down but opted for standing.
"I just want you to know the full story before you hear anything else. Please keep in mind that it was my first day and everyone needs a second chance. Also that if you give me a second chance i promise i will never, ever mess up again!"
"Mercy! Stop with the drama and just spit it out!" Blaine chuckled.
Mercedes recounted the events last night just as she did earlier with the girls. She tried to be as objective as possible so not to twist things in her favor. Blaine sat quietly listening intently to Mercedes trying to restrain a giggle every now and then so that he won't distract Mercedes.
"So what do you think? Will he forgive me?". Mercedes looked at Blaine with pleading eyes waiting for his opinion.
"Well Constance!" Blaine burst out laughing.
"Sorry I can't do it! You called him douchebag in Na'vi that's priceless!" Blaine continued laughing while Mercedes finally sat down and buried her face in her hands.
"I know! Not to mention moron! Stupid, stupid mouth!"
"Well good news is I haven't spoken to Sam. If he wants to fire you he would have done it as soon as you insulted him, so base on that I think he's forgotten it already! But if he really wants you gone we can work things around, like Santana said you'll be fine as long as you don't cross his path!"
"You think so?"
"Yeah I know so! Just don't fret about it for now!"
"Thanks Blaine! That's a load of my mind! I better go back, thanks again!" Mercedes left Blaine's office lighter and happier.
"Here's my present for the birthday girl!" Sam handed a box to his little sister.
Stacie ripped the wrapper and saw a framed comic book cover with Stacie as a beautiful super heroine.
"Sammy! I love it! Are you making me a comic book?" Stacie's eyes sparkled while smiling at his big brother.
"I'm still thinking about it, but I like the idea!" Sam winked at her.
"Not fair! I want to be a super hero too!" Stevie protested.
"Ok! If i decide to make a comic book about Stacie you'll be in there too!" Sam smiled at Stevie.
"Can you put our new friend Mercy on the comic book as well?" Stevie asked.
"Yeah I think she's really cool and i wouldn't mind if we're her side-kicks!" Stacie added.
The two children looked at each and then flashed a wide smile at their big brother.
"Who is this Mercy they're talking about?" Sam in turn looked at their mother.
"Don't look at me I have no idea! They can't stop talking about her when i came back from my meeting with Blaine!" Mrs. Evans laughed.
"Well, whoever she is they seem to be enamored with her!" Mr. Evans pointed.
"She is great! But Sam just so you know, she's going to be my girlfriend so back off!" Stevie glared at him.
"Fine she's yours!" Sam raised his hands in mock surrender and laughed with his family.
"I want her to be my sister, I hope you marry her soon Stevie!" Stacie smiled.
Mercedes walked back in the dining area and saw the Evans family having fun. She saw Sam looking so relaxed and carefree. It was a side of him she never would have thought he's capable of. Suddenly there were butterflies in her stomach as she watched him happy and smiling.
"No! God I can't have a crush on him!" She thought to herself as she walked back in the kitchen.
As the lunch service is slowing down, Mr. Evans gesture for their check and readied themselves to leave.
"Wait I need to say goodbye to Mercy!" Stacie pleaded.
"Yeah me too! Please!" Stevie joined.
"Ok, but be quick about it if you want to see the fireworks at Disneyworld!" Mrs. Evans winked at her children.
The two rushed out of their booth and headed towards the kitchen. Mercedes was leaning on the freezer door when Stevie and Stacie burst through the doors.
"Mercy!" The both shouted as they ran towards her.
"Hey! You guys leaving?"
"Yeah we're off to Disney world! This is the best birthday ever thanks to you!" Stacie wrapped her arms around Mercedes.
"I wish you can come with us!" Stevie mumbled as he wrapped his arms around Mercedes too.
"Awww that's so sweet! I wish I could too, but the most important thing is that your family will be with you and isn't that more fun?"
"Stevie said you're going to be his girlfriend, so I said he has to marry you soon so you can be family too!" Stacie blurted.
Mercedes looked at Stevie blushing. She thought it was the cutest thing in the world.
"You know what? Look me up in 20 years and we'll talk!" Mercedes lifted Stevie's chin to meet her gaze and winked at him. Stevie smiled not realizing how long 20 years is.
"Well you two better scoot out of here before they send out a search party!" She squeezed them in a tight embrace one last time before shooing them out the door.
Stevie and Stacie made their way back to their parents and Sam already stood up waiting for them.
"Are we good?" Mr. Evans asked.
"Yeah, but I wish Mercy could come with us!" Stacie hugged her dad and looked up with puppy dog eyes.
Mr. and Mrs. Evans laughed at Stacie's antics.
"Maybe when Stevie here marries her she can come with us!" Mr. Evans ruffled Stevie's hair.
"Shall we?" Mrs. Evans asked.
"You guys go ahead I'll catch up, just need to have a word with Blaine!" Sam hugged his mom and made his way to the back office.
Cathy was out of her desk so Sam knocked on Blaine's door.
"Come in!" Sam heard Blaine's voice at the other side of the door.
He turned the knob and popped his head first before opening the door further to let himself in.
"Sam! What can i do for you buddy?" Blaine stood up to shake his hand and offered him a seat.
"Can't stay long, the family's heading to Disneyworld for Stacie's birthday! Just wanted to ask about the new server Constance? About this height(Sam gestured just pass his chest), long curly hair, sassy, ring any bell?"
Blaine tried his hardest not to smirk. "Yeah she just started yesterday! I'm sorry Sam I was the one who asked her to be your server last night. I was in a tight fix since none of your usual server was available; I promise you won't see her again!" "No!" Sam almost shouted. "I mean, no, don't fire her! I was just wondering 'coz I didn't see her today. I thought maybe she's sick or worse resigned?" Sam waited for Blaine's response hoping that it wasn't the latter.
"No she didn't resign! She actually came to see me to explain what happened last night and begged me not to fire her earlier. She was hoping she could apologize to you for the things she said!" Blaine let the information out to see how Sam would react.
A smile spread across Sam's face which he immediately realized and adjusted his reaction to something indifferent to what he just heard. "Well no need to apologize, just make sure she puts a leash on that mouth of hers!"
"Yes, I already reprimanded her for that and she won't be crossing your path in the near future I guarantee!" Blaine smiled as he saw Sam's face quickly turned to disappointment.
"Yes! Very good, thanks Blaine!"
Sam walked out of Blaine's office almost in a daze and Blaine shook his head with his sudden realization. "That guy has it bad!"
Santana sat down next to Mercedes on the dining table and nudged her to get her out of her trance.
"Hey! You alright?" Santana asked.
"Yeah! Talked to Blaine already. Good news I still have my job!" She gave a weak smile.
"What's the bad news?"
"Nothing really, just that I have to avoid Sam for a while until he can't remember me anymore!"
"That's not bad! See I told you it'll work out!"
Mercedes plastered a smile on her face, but the thought of being forgettable is something she can't easily accept.
Chapter 6:
"Cedes we're going to this new club wanna join us?" Tina put an arm on Mercedes as they walked out the restaurant.
"Britt and Mike are meeting us there, you should come!" Santana insisted.
"I don't want to be the fifth wheel, if it's ok I just want to go home and thank God I still have a job!"
"Honey I'm the fifth wheel, you'll be doing me a favor if you came with us!" Lauren clamped her hands together and mocked begging Mercedes.
"Fine! Kurt's on a date with Blaine anyway so I have nothing else to do!" Mercedes conceded.
The girls cheered and Santana whistled for a cab.
Puck and Artie loitered at the bar as they take in their new venture.
"Not bad Mr. Abrams if I do say so myself!" Puck raising his drink to his business partner.
"I'll drink to that Mr. Puckerman!" Artie raising his drink as well.
The club was packed and things are going smoothly so far. The DJ they hired is rocking it which is evident on the people on the dance floor.
The girls met up with Mike and Britt just outside the club. Mercedes found it easy to talk to Mike and Britt. They are both cool and she could see how passionate they are at what they do. Mike and Britt both work for the same dance company, also free-lancing as choreographers for music videos. They've known each other since high school. Mike knew Tina through a family friend and that's how they hooked up. Tina went to one of the music video Mike was doing the choreography for with Santana when they met Brittany and basically that's how it happened.
"Wow! That's a lot of people; you think we can get in any time this century?" Mercedes joked as she eyed the queue.
"Of course we are. Britt's ex-boyfriend part owns this club so we can skip the line!" Santana glared at Tina with the mention of Brittany's ex-boyfriend.
"Tana, none of that! You know Artie's good people and if you hate him that much why do we hang out with him?" Lauren pointed out.
"Wait Britt had a boyfriend?" Mercedes asked in confusion.
"Yeah before I met my princess here!" Brittany grabbed Santana's hand and laced their fingers together which softened Santana's face.
"I like Artie and all but I can't help but feel that he still likes my unicorn here!" Santana raised Brittany's hand to her lips and kissed it.
"I can assure you that Artie is not after Britt. He wants a different blonde believe me!" Mike wrapped his arms around Tina and placed a soft kiss on top of her head.
"I'm confused, so you know Artie too?" Mercedes asked Mike.
"Yup! He's a music video director and he always hires us for choreography. We owe him a lot for getting our name out there!" Mike smiled.
"Wow! I feel like I'm imposing in your tight knit group!" Mercedes joked.
"Girl you couldn't impose if you wanted too!" Santana winked at her as they made their way to the front of the line.
The bouncer fist-bumped Mike as they enter the club. They quickly made their way to the bar badly wanting a drink. Mike saw Artie and Mike at the bar and gesture for the others to follow him.
"Hey guys! This place is sick!" Mike took Artie's hand and chest bumped with him and doing the same to Puck afterwards.
"Yeah the place is awesome!" Brittany kissed Artie's cheek and hugged Puck.
Mike grabbed Tina and held her in front of him.
"Guys you remember my girl Tina!"
"Hi guys! Thanks for inviting us; this is really awesome like Britt said!" Tina smiled.
"I don't think Puck knows my girl Tana! Puck this is my girlfriend Santana and our friends Lauren and Mercedes!" Brittany wrapped her arms around Santana's waist as she pointed to Lauren and Mercedes.
"Yeah dude this is some sick ass club you've got here, but I didn't come here to talk!" Lauren made her way to the dance floor not before hugging Artie.
Puck's eyes were stuck to Lauren as she walked away from them.
"Yeah thanks for the invite! You can call me Cedes!" Mercedes smirked as she followed Puck's gaze.
Puck shook his head and looked at Mercedes.
"Uhmmm… yeah hope you guys enjoy yourselves! Just put your drinks on my tab, I got it!" Puck smiled and went his way towards the dance floor after Lauren.
"I knew he'll want all of that!" Mike chuckled.
"What?" Tina asked.
"Well when Britt and I met Puck we knew Lauren would be perfect for him! He likes the chase and who do we know who doesn't give a rat's ass about anything but Miss Lauren Zizes!"
"I knew I should have stayed home, I don't want to be the seventh wheel."
"If it makes you feel any better I'm not with anyone!" Artie waggled his eyebrows.
Mercedes laughed at his antics and lightly slapped his arm.
"Don't really count! One you own the place and two I heard you like blondes!"
"Well I can very well change my mind!" Artie smiled.
"Nice try! But I can settle for a dance if you want?" Mercedes held out her hand Artie.
"Don't go Sammy! I want you to stay!" Stacie pleaded with his brother.
"Believe me I want to sweetie but I have to go!" Sam wrapped his arms around Stacie.
"I tell you what! Next weekend you, Stevie and I do something together. Just us Evans' kids!"
"You promise?" Stacie looked into Sam's eyes.
"I promise, cross my heart!" Sam signed a cross on his heart.
"Pinky promise?" Stacie held out her pinky to Sam.
"Pinky promise!" Sam grabbed her pinky with his.
After all the physical workout, the group headed to walk back to the bar but Artie lead them to one of the V.I.P. rooms. Santana sat in one of the couch and Britt sat on Santana's lap while Tina did the same thing on Mike's lap on the arm chair next to the couch. Mercedes opted for the booth and slid inside. Lauren slid next to her and Puck soon after Lauren.
"You do know there are other chairs here?" Lauren raised a brow at Puck.
"Are there?" Puck stared at Lauren.
Lauren rolled her eyes and ignored Puck by talking to Mercedes.
"So are you enjoying yourself? Artie seems to be cozying up to you!" Lauren waggled her eyebrows as Artie came in the room and sat himself next to Mercedes.
"Artie's a proper gentleman and he's fun to hang out with!" Mercedes smiled at Artie.
"You are quite a catch Cedes, like I said I could change my mind!" Both of them laughed at his response and Lauren looked at Puck still creepily staring at her.
In the middle of their conversation Artie's phone buzzed and looked at the caller ID.
"Sorry I need to take this! My friend's suppose to be here hours ago and now I get to hear his lame ass excuse for being fashionable late!"
Mercedes nodded and took a sip of her drink as Artie turned his back to her to answer the call.
"Man where are you?"
"I'm on my way there, I'm really sorry I couldn't leave sooner!"
"Ok just get here already!" Artie dropped the line and turn around to Mercedes looking shocked from the sight of Puck and Lauren making out.
Lauren pulled from the kiss like nothing happened and Puck was still stuck with his lips puckered.
"So what time are we leaving?" Lauren asked Mercedes.
"No you can't leave it's only midnight!" Puck said almost begging.
"Yeah stay for a bit longer, doesn't look like your friends are going up for air any time soon!" Artie turned to point at Mike and Tina making out, Santana and Brittany doing the same thing a few feet away from them!
"Well as much as I'd love to I have work tomorrow and I live all the way in Brooklyn! So, thanks for the invite again! I had the best time in years!" Mercedes grabbed Artie's hand and squeezed it before kissing him on the cheek.
"I'm going with my girl Cedes don't want her leaving alone!" Lauren pushed Puck out of the booth to get out.
Puck held out a hand to help her out which she ignored.
"Can I take you out some time?" Puck grabbed Lauren's arm.
"Boy how can you take me out you don't even have my number! Believe me I'm just saving us the trouble, if your kiss is any basis I don't think you have anything going for you!" Lauren waved her finger in front of Puck.
"Come on I can do better! I was caught off guard!" Puck begged.
"Man don't beg, it's so beneath you!" Artie laughed.
Puck's begging has become an amusement for everyone as they all watched the exchange between him and Lauren. The group was so engrossed at the antics that they didn't notice Sam walk in the room.