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Sam Evans was in the faculty break room and pretending to put as much sugar into his cup of coffee as humanly possible, as he listened to his ex, Mercedes Jones and the girl who he thinks he is falling for, Rachel Berry. He never saw Rachel coming and still doesn't understand why there seemed to be a huge gap in his memory and why Sue Sylvester continued to stalk him waving that watch in his face trying to hypnotize him. Is he really that gullible? Don't answer that.
He does feel like they are growing closer. Rachel was amazing, but she also was Finn's soulmate, but was gone and he did promise Finn that he would protect Rachel. He continued to listen to Rachel talk to Mercedes about her recent trip to New York for an audition. He thought it was cool that Mercedes was helping Rachel,Rachel really didn't need a mentor. He knew she would make her way back to New York and reconquer her spot on Broadway, she's Rachel Berry after all. Plus he, Blaine and She have already been helping her. Her current mission was Glee club.
Rachel: Oh my god Mercedes, that was incredible! Being back on that stage was amazing! Thank you.
Mercedes: I am just glad to seeing you get back to where you belong.
Sam: Why are you such in a hurry for her to leave, Mercedes? She doesn't need a mentor or pushing her too hard. She's going to do it. Anyways, did they just give you the part, Each?
*kick under the table by Mercedes*
Sam: Ouch! What? I am just asking, I'm excited for her!
Rachel: *innocent smile* I don't know, Sam. Right now my focus is on the New Directions, and then from there we shall see. I've got to get to the Auditorium , Mercedes you coming? Sam?
Mercedes: I'll be there. Sam don't be late.
Rachel: See you in a few. *smiling shyly again*
Rachel left, and Mercedes smirked.
Sam: What? Why are you smirking?
Mercedes: You got it bad for Berry. Go for it. See you around, White Chocolate.
As soon as Rachel and Merecedes left, he knew she was right. He had feelings hardcore for Rachel. On the way to the Auditorium, Sam had his guitar and thought of Rachel.
(sam)
Never knew the closing of a door
Could open up a heart
Since the day we met i needed you
(needed you)
In my life
To do and say the things that i
Needed to feel and hear
I'm just
Helplessly in love
(ooh)
Don't know what to do, i'm
Helplessly in love
And the love in my heart
Is for you
I've always been a man who took control
But now i'm so helpless
Can't find the nerve, i get emotional
When you're around
And it's hard for me to tell you or
To show you what i feel
I'm just
Helplessly in love
(helpless)
(ooh)
Don't know what to do, i'm
Helplessly in love
And the love in my heart
Is for you
Baby, baby
I just can't understand
No i don't understand
Why my feelings get so confused
Why i'm like that
Why i love you like i do
So i picked out these three words that best
Describe the way i feel
I'm just..
Helplessly in love
(ooooh)
Don't know what to do, i'm
Helplessly in love
(uh, oh)
Don't know what to do, i'm
Helplessly in love
And the love in my heart
Is for you
Helplessly in love
(baby, baby)
(ooh)
Don't know what to do, i'm
Helplessly in love
And the love in my heart
Is for you
As Sam reached Auditorium, he stood next to Rachel and kissed her cheek.
Rachel: What was that for?
Sam: Because you're beautiful.
Rachel: Aww Sam, you're sweet.
Sam: I can be. In just hope that in time maybe, possibly give me a raincheck to Breadstix?
Rachel: I'd love to.
Sam grinned, and Spencer looked at him and asked, "Coach why are you grinning like an idiot?"
Sam: I got a date with hottest woman here.
Spencer: If I wasn't gay, I'd tap that,
Sam: Lucky for you, you don't get a chance.
"Beautiful"
[Spoken:]((Mercedes)
Don't look at me
Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly, it's hard to breathe
Now and then, I get insecure
From all the pain, I'm so ashamed
(Rachel)
I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down
So don't you bring me down today
(Sam)
To all your friends, you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The piece is gone left the puzzle undone
That's the way it is
((Blaine)
You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down
Don't you bring me down today
(Rachel/Mercedes)
No matter what we do
(no matter what we do)
No matter what they say
(no matter what they say)
When the sun is shining through
Then the clouds won't stay
(Kurt/Blaine)
And everywhere we go
(everywhere we go)
The sun won't always shine
(sun won't always shine)
But tomorrow will find a way
All the other times
(Rachel/Sam)
'cause we are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down
Don't you bring me down today
(Mercedes)
Don't you bring me down today
Rachel grabbed Sam's hand and led him to the dressing room area, and kissed Sam.
Sam: What was THAT for?
Rachel: I honestly don't know why. I just decided to go for it. Whether you remember or not, that's your choice. I'd better head out now. See you tomorrow, Sam.
Sam stared and looked at her walking away, and thought " Damn that woman knows how to make a grand exit. "
Sam headed to the locker room for football practice, and avoided Spencer who would tease him for the huge grin on his face. "Rachel Berry..." He whispered, "What have you done to me? And why don't I mind,"
Spencer smirked, " Coach, you're Berry whipped."
Sam: oh yeah ...
A/N: End Of Chapter One. More to come...we will see. :)