"Mercedes please repeat after me. I, Mercedes Jones take you Sam Evans as my husband to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish till death do us part."
Taking a deep breath Mercedes looked up at her soon to be husband and smiled. "I, Mercedes Jones take you, Sam Evans, as my husband to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish till death do us part."
"Now Sam your turn. I, Sam Evans take you Mercedes Jones as my wife to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish till death do us part."
Pushing her hair out her face Sam beamed and repeated "I, Sam Evans take you Mercedes Jones as my wife to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish till death do us part."
"With the power vested in me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.
Leaning in Sam and Mercedes halfway and shared their first kiss as husband and wife. Pulling away Mercedes wiped her lipstick from his lips and whispered "I love you." "I love you too." Turning toward the guests, they grabbed each other hands and began walking back down the aisle.
"Ladies and gentlemen I present to you, Mr. and Mrs. Sam & Mercedes Evans."
20 years earlier
"NO! I DON'T WANNA GO!" Kicking her legs in her booster seat hitting the back of her mom's seat Mercedes Jones throws a tantrum on her first day of kindergarten. "I want to stay home with you, mommy." She starts bawling and puts her head in her head. Turning around Denise Jones reaches and grabs her daughter's leg. "You can't baby. You gotta go and show everyone how you're going to be the smartest kid in that class. Just like you've shown us how smart you are it's time to show the world."
The little pep talk seemed to make Mercedes calm down and begin to whimper as her cries came to a stop. She nodded her head and wiped her tears just as her father Marlon Jones pulled into her new elementary school. Both parents turned to their youngest and smiled. "You ready baby?"
Mercedes nodded her head and waited for her mom to take her out of her booster seat. The moment her feet hit the ground she ran to her father and grabbed onto his leg. Marlon picked her up and made his way into the building with his wife to take their daughter to begin her school years. Walking into her assigned classroom he put Mercedes down and pushed her kinky curls behind her ear. "We have to leave now baby okay?" She nodded. She gave both her parents a hug and watched them walk away before sitting in the corner alone. She put her head down and started to silently cry.
"Excuse me? Are you okay?" Lifting her head she saw and boy with green eyes and light brown hair. Mercedes nodded and tried to put her head back down but was stopped by the mysterious boy. "My mom always says when you cry you're not okay. Unless they're happy tears but those don't look like happy tears. They look like sad tears. Oh by the way I'm Sam. Sam, I am and I don't like green eggs and ham." Mercedes giggled and wiped her tears. "I'm Mercedes. They're sad tears because I didn't want to leave my mom." Sam nodded and smiled at her. "I understand. Do you want to be best friends? We can share our lunches and play together at recess and even sleep next to each other during nap time." Mercedes smiled wide for the first time that day. "I would like that very much." She reached over and gave Sam a big hug.
10 years earlier
"Mercedes Jones."
"Sam Evans."
"I do this every year. Mercedes!"
"Why must I do this every year? SAM!"
"Ugh Mom, I'm up. I'm up."
"I'm awake I promise."
"You better be. Don't make me come up those stairs."
"Yeah yeah yeah. Hurry up and get ready cause you're dropping off Stevie & Stacy."
Walking into her connecting bathroom Mercedes smiled in her mirror before walking to her shower. Her parents weren't rich but they had money. They lived comfortably.
Sam ruffled his hair and walked into his shared bathroom. "Stevie out." Watching his little brother huff and stomp out Sam grinned and began his school morning routine. Sam's family weren't broke but they didn't live as comfortably as Mercedes' Family.
Walking downstairs Mercedes smoothed down one of the strands going down her face. She decided to put her mid-back kinky curls into a half up half down with two curly strands in the front. "Mercedes. What car are you taking? I have to leave soon." Denise looks as if she hadn't aged in years. Pushing her mid to late 40s. She put a bowl of Mercedes' favorite cereal down in front of her. "I'm not driving. Sam's taking me."
"Sam come eat. The twins are waiting for you." Walking past his mom he kissed her on the head and fist-bumped his dad. "No time Mom. I'm taking Mercedes today." Mary Evans looks at her oldest and smiled. "I hope this means you're finally going to tell her how you feel. Here at least take a banana and an apple." He grabbed both along with his bag and keys. "I don't know mom. Maybe. Guys let's go." Not giving his mom a chance to respond he walked into the garage and got into his car.
"Sam huh?" Mercedes shook her head smiling and continued eating her cereal. "Mom. Please not this again." Denise smiled and patted her head. "What? I like him for you. Your dad likes him for you." Laughing Mercedes put her empty bowl in the sink and got her bag from the closet. "Mom. He doesn't see me that way and even if he does I wouldn't want to ruin our friendship." Hearing a knock then the door open they stopped talking and looked towards the door. "Oh look who it is. Sam, we were just talking about you. Stevie & Stacy!" Mercedes shook her head and walked towards Sam. "Sam that key is only for emergencies." He shrugged and smiled. "Okay, let's go. Bye, mom."
Walking to their lockers Mercedes smoothed down her skirt and walked up to her teammates. "Wassup bitches." They smiled and Quinn twirled her hair and bit her lip. "Hey, Sam." Sticking his hands in pockets showing only Mercedes he was uncomfortable he gave her a half-smile. "Hey, Quinn." Looking at Mercedes he smiles. "Let me know when you're ready I'll walk you to class." He kisses her on the head and walks away.
After talking for a while the bell rang and everyone started to clear the hall. Sam walked up to Mercedes and wrapped his around her. "Let's go girl." As they walked to class Mercedes saw a sign-up sheet for glee club ran by a new director. She stopped Sam and signed her name. "Want me to sign your name?"
"Nah I'm good." She shrugged and grabbed his arm. "C'mon!"
Sitting down in her AP Calc class she turned to her best friend. "Snix I'm this close to beating the breaks off Quinn. She throws herself at Sam like he's the man on earth and she got one more time to look at me like she crazy and I'm doing it."
"Calm down Wheezy. You're gonna give it to her trust me and when you do it won't be because you beat her ass." Mercedes frowned but before she could respond the teacher walked in. "Welcome to AP Calc."
"Hi my name is Mercedes Jones and I'll be singing Respect by Aretha Franklin."
"Okay go ahead. Whenever you're ready."
Shaking her nerves Mercedes took a deep breath and grabbed the mic before singing
What you want
Baby, I got
And what you need
You know I got it?
And all I'm askin'
Is for a little respect when I come home
Hey baby when I get home
Mister!
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Find out what it means to me
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Take care, TCB
Hey, baby, yeah
Before she could reach the next verse she was stopped. "Mercedes. That was amazing. You're in. Rehearsal is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday."
Mercedes smiled shined until she heard the days. "Uhh, sir. As you can see I'm a cheerio and we practice Tuesdays and Thursdays." Nodding Mr. Schuester smiled. "One day of rehearsal missed is okay." Mercedes thanked him and ran off stage.
Sam stood in the hallway outside the auditorium pacing until he saw Mercedes. "Hey, how'd it go." She looked down then back up at him. "I'm in!" Sam laughed and pulled her into a hug. "Ugh, I'm so proud of you. I knew you could do it." Pulling away Mercedes looked in his eyes then down at his lips and back up. She stood on her tippy toes and planted a kiss on his lips but immediately pulled back. "I'm sorry. I'm late for practice." Sam watched her run from him down the hall towards the football field. Sighing he followed suit and made his way to the locker room for his own practice.
"UGH!"
Sam groaned and looked up at Puck whose hand was reached out. "Sam get your head in the game man." Grabbing his hand Sam stood up and looked down the field at his best friend who just kissed him.
"WHEEZY!" Jumping out of her skin and looking up at her coach. "I don't know what's going on through your head but whatever it is get it out because as of today... You're our new cheerio's captain." Before her excitement could sink in Quinn ruined her moment. "WHAT?! Coach, I'm the best captain the cheerios ever had. You said so yourself. I mean C'mon Mercedes over me. Let's be realistic."
"I said what I said! Wheezy I want to see a new routine by tomorrow. Hit the showers."
Walking towards the locker room Mercedes felt someone grab her. "Look bitch. I don't know what you did or told Coach Sylvester but whatever it was just know you'll never be me. You'll never be the queen bee. Oh, one more thing as for Sam he's going to be mine soon and whatever little relationship y'all had is going to be over."
Rolling her eyes Mercedes got in her face. "No, you look. Sam would never be yours no matter what you do. Whether we ever date or not you're never going to be with him. Oh and uhh don't forget I'm the captain now so what I say goes." Smirking at her Mercedes began to walk away but hit someone. Without looking up she apologized. "Sorry."
"It's okay. Can we talk Cedes?" Her head snapped up. As nervous as she was she nodded. "Sure."
Giving Quinn one more look with a smirk she turned and followed Sam. Before she could say anything he turned and pulled her into a searing kiss. After a while when air became necessary they pulled away. "I've wanted to do that for years. I love you, I have for years and I know you feel the same so let me take you out Friday night."
"Yeah."
"Yeah?"
"Yes, Sam. I'd love to go out with you." She pulled him down for one more kiss. "And I love you too." She turned and walked into the girl's locker room. "What's with the big smile Wheezy?" Mercedes shrugged and opened her locker. "Liar. Oh by the way your lipstick is smudged and your hairs messed up." Mercedes looked at the mirror on her locker door and fixed herself before grabbing her towel. "Mind your business Six." As she walked to the showers Santana spoke again. "I wanna hear the details. If you don't tell me I'll ask Trouty."
The next day
"Okay ladies on my mark. MUSIC! 5678." After finishing the cheer everyone stopped and waited for the response from coach. "Bravo. Okay, I've held you long enough. Hit the showers. Mercedes?" Walking to the bleachers Mercedes climbed up and sat next to her. "Yes." She watched as her coach leaned back to look at her. "I knew I made the right choice picking you as my new captain. I also saw how you moved Quinn from the top to the bottom." Shrugging Mercedes looked at her coach with a smile. "Well captains belong on top and I tried my best with the number. Stayed up all night."
"Well, I'm glad. Hit the showers. Wait, one more thing. I heard you joined the glee club. I don't care as long as it doesn't get in the way of your captain duties." Walking away Mercedes looked back before joining the rest of the girls. "Q! My office. NOW!"
"As you know you've been removed as captain and it seems like Mercedes dropped you down the pyramid but you can get your way back up but you have to sabotage glee club with me. Figgins taking away from us to give to them and I won't have it. What do you say?"
Smiling Quinn thought this to be exactly what would get her back on top. "Of course coach. Whatever you need because, in the end, I'll be getting that captain spot back." Standing up she made her way to the door. "Thank you."
"WAIT! One more thing. No one can know about this got it? Do want you need to do to get glee club out of here." Nodding Quinn smiled and walked out with her head held high.
Look out Mercedes I'm coming for your spot and your precious Sam.
Mercedes' POV
And I said to myself, "Sit down" (Said to myself "Sit down")
Sit down, you're rockin' the boat (Sit down)
And I said to myself, "Sit down" (Said to myself "Sit down")
Sit down, you're rockin' the boat
And the devil will drag you under (Ohhhh)
By the sharp lapel of your checkered coat
Sit down
Sit down, sit down, sit down
Sit down you're rockin' the boat
Ending in a line pose we all raised our hand and gave spirit fingers. "We suck." Rachel some girl I've never seen around school said announcing what we all were thinking. "It'll get there." Mr. Schue wasn't really helping the situation."We-we just need to keep rehearsing." He tried to ease our minds but this Rachel girl wouldn't let up. "Mr. Schuester do you have any idea how ridiculous it is to give the lead solo in "Sit Down You're Rocking the Boat" to a boy in a wheelchair?" Placing my hands on my hips I just wanted to hear what she said next and lord knows it wasn't going to be to me but before she got to saying anything else Artie spoke up. "I think Mr. Schue is using irony to enhance the performance." He plays with his glasses which is a sign he's nervous. Mr. Schue just nods while Rachel gets upset.
"There is nothing ironic about show choir!" She looks from Artie to me and I tilt my head daring her to say something to me but she just turns and stomps out. I look at Mr. Schue raising my eyebrow at him. He sighs and just sends us home for the day.
"Okay so umm yeah you guys can go." He walked into his office and we all prepare to leave. As I grabbed my things I watched Artie rolled out of the choir room. I quickly ran after him to catch up. "Hey wait up." When he stopped he turned toward me and I smiled down at him. "Artie right?" He nodded and pushed up his glasses. "Don't worry about her. You're great."
"Really?" He says looking up at me playing with his glasses.
"Yeah. I'm Mercedes by the way."
"I know."
"How's glee club going?" I lie down on my bed and stare and the ceiling before responding. "Sam it's ridiculous. WE SUCK! And to top it off some girl throws a tantrum and walks out because our teacher gave the boy in the wheelchair a solo. Artie can blow almost anyone away with his voice all because he's disabled. UGH! We just started and she bothers me. I'm telling you she gonna get it if she keeps that up. Anyway. How're things at home?" Knowing it's going to him upset I scoot over on my bed so he can lie down next to me." He lays back and turns towards me.
"My mom hasn't been drinking lately so that's a good sign. I love her but I don't know if I can take it anymore. It's a lot." We both look at each other before he turns on his back and looks up at the ceiling. "Well, at least she's acting like a mom. She was even so happy when I mentioned your name. Told me to finally ask you out. I know it's not going to last before she starts something up." He scoffs and sits up. "I've got to find a way out that hell hole. I don't think I can do this for two more years." Sitting up next to him I wrap my arms around him. "Well just know I'm right next door. All you gotta do is open your window and walk across. My window's always open." He grabs the side of my head and kisses my cheek.
"What will I do without you?" I shrug and smile. "Nothing probably." His head snaps back to look at me. "Oh really?" He turns around and grabs my legs. He pulls my legs so I'm laying down and climbs on me as I nod up at him. I open my legs and welcome him. He starts to kiss me all around my face until he reaches my soft spot. Once he starts sucking I start moaning I close my eyes but just when I start to get into it the feeling of his lips is gone and so is the feeling of his body. I sit up just in time to see him climbing out the window.
"I'll see you tomorrow Sexy." He smirks and I watch him climb into his bedroom before walking back to my bed throwing myself on it once again. "Oh, I'm going to get him."
At the next glee club practice, Mr. Schue has a new member. Walking up to him I tap his shoulder. "So Finn does anyone know you're doing this?" He shrugs and leans back onto the piano in the auditorium. "Nah what about you?" I scoff and lift myself onto the piano next to him. "Of course. Everyone knows I love to sing that's nothing new." He makes a face but doesn't respond. "What?" Shaking his head Mr. Schue interrupts us. "Okay, guys. Time to start. Everyone lines up Rachel on one end Finn on the other." I stand next to Finn and Tina. Mr. Schue begins handing out sheet music. You're the One That I Want
"Hit it."
I got chills, they're multiplying
And I'm losing control
Cause the power you're supplying
It's electrifying
You better shape up (Doo doo doo)
Cause I need a man (Doo doo doo, doo doo doo)
And my heart is set on you (And my heart is set on you)
You better shape up (Doo doo doo)
You better understand (Doo doo doo, doo doo doo)
To my heart, I must be true (Doo doo doo)
Nothing left, nothing left for me to do (Ooh) {Doo doo doo}
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Honey
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Honey
You're the one that I want (You are the one I want)
(Ooh, ooh, ooh) Honey
Feeling myself get more and more annoyed I pushed between Rachel and Finn. "Oh, hell to the no. Look, I'm not down with this background singing nonsense. I'm Beyoncé. I ain't no Kelly Rowland." Mr. Schue put his hands up and reassured me or tried to. "Okay, look, Mercedes, it's just one song." I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms. "And it's the first time we've been kind of good." I look back and glare at Finn. I took a deep breath and dropped my arms. "Okay, you're good white boy. I'll give you that. But you better bring it." Putting on a fake smile I looked back at Mr. Schue. "Let's run it again."
Hearing a knock on the window woke me. I looked at my clock which read 2:03. I get up and make my way to the window. Opening it I didn't even have to ask. I could hear the arguing but Sam look exhausted and he was bleeding. Shaking my head I fight off the anger and turn on my desk light before getting his bag in my closet. I grab his first-aid-kit and walked back to him. Once again I knew the situation and didn't have to ask. I take his shirt and throw it in the bin before attending to his cuts and bruises.
"You really gotta get out of there. I'm tired of this." He winces as I put the alcohol. "I know just a couple more years and I'm gone. With the twins. I won't let her do to them what she does to me." I nod and pat his stomach. "All done. Now lay down." He lays down on the bed and I turn off the light before climbing next to him. "Goodnight Sammy." Kissing his cheek I laid my head on his chest and closed my eyes.
"Goodnight Cedes."
HA! Bet you weren't expecting that. This story is full of surprises.
Here's my new story cause y'all know I love to write so this story is basically glee from season 1 but with Sam in it and my way. A LOT will be the same but you have to read to find out.
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