A/N: Hey guys, I'm sorry if it took too long, but I've been busy this week. But now it's here one new chapters. Some people questioned that Sam spends all his time with Kurt or his girlfriend, but remember… Sam has no friends. (Real friends). Hope you enjoy and please review.
Symptoms
"Actually, I don't know what to do."
"You gotta do something…"
"Okay, I'll go to the doctor."
*** "So, what's wrong?"
"You have cancer…"
"What?"
"Haven't you seen the symptoms? They were always there. And from what you told me, they got stronger recently…"
Sam turned the TV off and headed to McKinley.
While in the car with Kurt, Finn was thinking about everything that was happening.
"I'm dating Quinn" Kurt gasped.
"Since when?"
"A couple of weeks…"
"Finn! How could you? He is your friend!"
"Wow, dude, watch the road… We're not even hanging out anymore. He's with Santanna or with you all the time."
"Because you're always with Quinn. We've been making movie nights for a couple of weeks and he suggested you could pick one movie several times, but you're not home. Never."
"Why are you so mad? He has you, doesn't he?"
"What you mean?"
"Well, last year you helped me with Quinn and the baby thing. When you're not creeping me out, you're an amazing friend…"
"Thank you, but you're still wrong…"
They got to the school and made their separated ways. Sam saw Kurt and went there with a large grin. "Hey Kurt!"
"Oh, hey Sam… Good morning… Again…" Kurt looked apprehensive.
"What's wrong?"
"Really? Coz just looks like something's bothering you."
"Um, nothing…" He didn't sounded convincing at all.
"No, I'm fine… Gotta go. See you later…"
"Okay." What did I do? Sam questioned himself. He was sure Kurt was mad because he slept, but… If he was, why would he lie? A mystery. That's what he is… A fascinating mystery. Santanna then popped out, releasing him from his thoughts.
"Sammy Evans!"
"Gosh Santanna. Don't scare me like that… That's not cool."
"Are you kidding? It's hilarious. You should've seen your face. I even thought you'd open your humongous mouth and suck me into a vortex."
"Stop with the mouth jokes."
"NO WAY! When you open your mouth I can see your brain."
"Stop it!"
"Look, that attitude is turning me on… So, stop the talking and start the kissing."
"No. You know what…? I gotta go to class." He left her there talking to herself.
Rachel met Finn in the choir room. "Hey, you wanted to talk to me?"
"Yes. Hum, how are you?"
"Um… Fine, but… that's not why you called me here for? Is it?
"No… Finn, I know we're friends, but please be honest with me… Are you dating Quinn?"
Finn sighed hard. He stared at the ceiling. "Yes… But I never meant to hurt you…"
"It's okay. That's the point of being friends, right?"
"Right…" He swallowed hard.
"I have to go, but… See you in glee?"
"Sure." That made Finn regret some things he had done.
Kurt was staring at the teacher's pants. Urgh! He should be arrested, coz those pants are a sin against nature. He thought. The only thing strong enough to wake him up was a small paper ball that hit him on his neck. He got used to people throwing things at him, so he didn't paid attention. The balls kept coming and when he furiously turned around to yell at them he almost fell off his chair. It was Sam.
"Kurt I've been trying to call you in like ten minutes." He whispered.
"I'm sorry, but your method wasn't very welcoming."
"Look, I haven't picked my song yet."
"Don't worry… We'll figure something."
"Okay."
"Hey, have you spoke to Quinn since you break up?"
"Not really… And every time we bump into each other she runs away from me. Why?"
"Nothing…"
"Kurt, be serious… Are you mad at me?"
"What? No… Never."
"Then why you're acting so weird? Just tell me."
"Okay, but promise you won't get hurt…"
"Well, I promise… I think."
"Finn and Quinn are together…"
"What!" You're having problems with this subject Mr. Evans? The teacher asked him. "No… No… I'm sorry, I was just… Sorry…" He got back to his desk. "Why didn't you told me?"
"I just found out."
"I'm sorry, but I'm pissed off."
"Please… Don't go for it… Let go."
"And what? I have to do something… I'll ask Quinn."
"Enough! Don't you have proof enough…? They are together… You're with Santanna… Why bother?"
"Dude, this is crazy…"
"What?"
"You know what… I'm not mad now…"
"You're… You're not?
"No. You just calmed down." Kurt blushed.
"Samuel… You're just a fool."
"But you love it" Kurt blushed, and this time was so hard, he couldn't hide it.
"Who told you that?" Kurt said in a flirty tone.
"Hey… I gotta ask… Why do you always blush when I compliment you?"
"Blush…? Me…?"
"Yes. You're blushing right now. Your face looks like a rose."
"You're not helping…" Sam laughed.
"Hum… What about Karofsky? He's been bothering you?"
"Weirdly… No… I haven't seen him since I came back…"
"Well, if he messes with you… Just call me. Okay?"
"Okay" The bell rang.
They were talking for the entire class and it seemed so good.
"Kurt…"
"Yes?"
"Have you watched Inception?"
"Oh God… Finn practically forced me to it, but I was strong… so… No."
"How about you and me watch it tonight?"
"Really?"
"Please?"
"Okay. You gotta stop with that… Like this you could make me stole a car."
"Yes!" He waved his hands.
"You're such a dork…" Kurt giggled.
"Again… You love it. And see, you're blushing…"
"I'm sorry Sam. Don't get me wrong, but… I'm not used to boys complimenting me…"
"It's okay. I think it's cute."
"You what?"
"Wait… Did I said that out loud?" He started to laugh.
"Oh… I thought you were serious."
"Look, I think is funny the way you're always holding yourself back, but still manage to be yourself with me."
"That's a deep analysis."
"I'm not brilliant, but I have my moments. See ya tonight?"
"Yes."
"Okay. Bye."
"Bye."
During lunch Quinn came talk to Sam. He was shocked that she actually had courage, be he just listened to her.
"Can I sit here?"
"Yeah."
"I have to talk to you."
"Okay."
"Look, this is hard… I-I was-"
"You're with Finn."
"How do you know that?"
"That doesn't matter. Look I'm ok. Don't worry." She looked at him, right in his eyes and he was tapping his foot. "What?"
"I guess you really like Santanna…"
"What you talking about."
"You're glowing. I can see joy in your face. That's love."
"You're wrong."
"Really? Look, I haven't spoke to you but I noticed how happy you are. You're always smiling and singing."
"I'm just happy."
"No one is just happy Sam." She laughed. "Tell me. How many different things have been on your mind this week?"
"What's this about?"
"Just answer."
"Okay, I haven't thought of different things this week."
"And you're always feeling happy, but still, it's like something's missing…"
"I guess… How do you know that?"
She laughed. "Those are symptoms, Sam. You're in love."
"I'm what?"
"In love. Why don't you tell her?"
"Tell who?"
"Santanna. Tell her you love her."
"Are you really asking to do this? Like, everything we had… It's nothing?"
"No. But I just thought that if we want to move on, we'll have to be friends and support each other."
"Okay. I still care about you, but I guess that's the best thing to do, right?"
"Right." She gazed into his eyes one more time and missed that Sam that was always with her.
Later, at Kurt's place, Sam was placed in the couch, looking directly to the TV.
"Kurt… Do you think I'm different?"
"How's that?"
"I mean, do you think I'm happier?"
"Since you broke up with Quinn? Yeah. Why?"
"I'm gonna break up with Santanna."
"WHAT? Why?"
"I'm planning on getting Quinn back."
"You are? Isn't that stupid?"
"No. I know she likes me… You should've seen today. She likes me, I know it."
"Sam, I don't want you to get hurt."
"I appreciate that, but, I've made my mind."
"Fine."
"How's the movie?"
"Like you…"
"What you mean?"
"Like you, this movie is unreadable. It's always changing, and when you think that birds are really birds, they turn out be dragons…"
"I don't get what you're saying, but it awesome anyway…" He smiled.
"No! Listen. You gotta find what you want. I thought Santanna was a distraction. But here you are, planning on getting the girl whom broke you heart."
"Why are you so nervous?" Kurt started to cry.
"I think you should go."
"No. You're crying and I want to know why. I can't see you cry."
"I'm sorry, I've been trying hard, but I just can't…"
"What are you saying?"
"I like you Sam. And this is why we should never be friends."
"But Kurt, that's not a problem… We cou-"
"No, it is a problem… To me. For you is nothing, but for me… Being around you… It's horrible."
"Why didn't you told me?"
"I didn't wanted you to be scared."
"I was never going to be scared. You're my best friend… My only friend. I'd never hurt you."
"Please Sam, just go…" Sam's eyes filled with tears.
"If that's what you want…" He left the Humdson house crying. He wanted to expel the tears in his eyes. He got in the car and drove so fast that he didn't even realized he was home. When he came in, his mother was speechless. She ran to him and hugged him.
"What happened? Why are you crying?"
"It hurts. I don't know why."
"What was it?"
"I just hurt someone I care about very much."
"It's okay… It'll be fine."
"No, it won't. It hurts. What is that?"
"Honey… You just got your heart broken… It hurts bad in the begging, but it'll pass."
"Is this a symptom?"
"What symptom?"
"That I'm in love?"
"Yes… It is."
"I think I'll go to my room…"
"But… Okay. Just call me if you need."
"Thanks."
He went to his room and laid in the bed and kept crying for hours… He couldn't sleep, but he so tired of crying that he fell asleep. In the next morning his mother waked him.
"Sam, honey… Do you want to go to school? You don't have to if you don't want…"
"I think I can go."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Look, don't be afraid. He'll forgive you…"
"What?"
"Your friend, Kurt… Is because of him you were crying, wasn't it?"
"How do… Hum… How do you…"
"I just know. Don't be afraid, I'm here for you."
"Thanks mom." He kissed her and got up.
At school things were difficult. He watched every corner searching for Kurt and when he realized he wasn't there, Sam made his way. He broke up with Santanna and tried to get Quinn back. The blond cheerleader didn't understood, but she said yes. That made Sam surprised, he thought she was in love with Finn, but she said yes. That made him happy for a while. After a week Kurt appeared and things got hard again. It was good that he spent his time with Rachel and Mercedes, but Sam wanted to talk to him, to say he didn't had a problem with Kurt and that he wanted his friend back, but it was hard. It didn't took much to the problems start to grow back between Sam and Quinn, about two months and they once more broke up. As expected, Quinn was one more time with Finn, but now everyone knew about them. Sam looked at them and frowned. Then he glazed at Kurt. And rested his eyes on Rachel.
In glee, Mr. Schue came in and made his speech.
"Alright guys… Today we begin our performances. Who's first?"
"Mr. Schue. If I may? I'd like to start."
"Ok Kurt… Go ahead." He nodded and as the first note started to play he tried to look away from Sam.
You're on the phone with girlfriend
She's upset; she's going off about something that you said
She doesn't get your humor like I do
I'm in my room
It's a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesn't like
And she'll never know your story like I do
Sam suddenly looked at Quinn who looked back.
But she wears short skirts
I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain
And I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for
Has been here the whole time
If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along
So why can't you see?
You…
You belong with me
Standing by and waiting at back door
All this time
How could you not know baby?
You belong with me
You belong with me
Everybody was looking confused to Kurt; he tried his best to not look to Sam.
Oh I remember when
Driving to my house
In the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh
When you know you're about to cry
And I know your favorite songs
And you tell me about your dreams
Think I know where you belong
Think I know is with me
You belong with me…
You belong with me.
Everybody was looking uncomfortable and shocked. All the eyes rested on Sam, he looked away and then decided to pay no attention. Everybody clapped and then it was Rachel's turn. She looked at Finn and frowned at Quinn.
I've heard that you're settled down
That you found a girl and you're married now
I've heard that your dreams came true
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you too
Don't forget me, I beg, I'll remember you say:
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah
You'd know how the time flies
Only yesterday was the time of our lives
We were born and raised in a summer haze
Bound by the surprise of our glory days
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded
That for me it isn't over
Nothing compares, no worries or cares
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made
who would have known how bitter-sweet
this would taste?
Never mind, I'll find someone like you
I wish nothing but the best for you
Don't forget me, I bet I'll remember you say:
"Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead, yeah
"Ok… thank you Rachel." She sat and that day in glee was tense.
Sam realized that he had missed all the symptoms, what they were telling him, and realized that when you can't see the symptoms, you'll end up hurt.
A/N: The reason why Quinn and Finn are always breaking up and then making out is because I see their relationship as volatile… Quinn is very fickle. Hope you guys like it. And thanks for your support.