So here we are at chapter 9. I can't believe that I'm posting the 9th chapter. It seems surreal to see the amount of support that I've received and is continuing to receive. I hope you like this chapter. I worked extra hard for this one.
Ok, now since I will not be posting again until after the last Glee episode have been aired, I would like to tell you guys of my worries for the season finale. I'm worried that they are going to break up our favorite couple. I don't think I could contain myself if they broke up. I mean what the hell was all the drama for if they were just going to break up in the end? But hey breaking up would be better than giving us hope like last season right? They teased about Samcedes and at the beginning of season 3 we get to see Mercedes hook up with Shane. Bluek… I don't have anything against Shane but the least they could do for Mercedes was hook her up with a good looking guy. If they do break these two up; they damn well better give Mercedes an extra, extra hot boyfriend for a replacement. Anyway, I hope Ryan Murphy won't screw us over. Let's bow our heads and pray for our favorite couple. Lol.
Anyway, enjoy the chapter. As usual I will write shout outs at the end of the chapter. Happy reading….
Summary: Quinn Fabray has a crush on the new boy at school, Sam Evans, but is afraid to get close to him. So she decides to seek help from her best friend Mercedes Jones. Little does she know that Sam is interested in Mercedes. What happens next? This is a fun and angsty Samcedes fic with bits and pieces of season 2 but the story will mostly be original.
Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Glee or any of the songs that might be featured. I would be rich if I did. :)
Puck couldn't believe that he was star gazing with Quinn. Though it was chilly, the night was still beautiful. They had driven twenty miles outside of Lima to an open field. Quinn had prepared a picnic and they were currently lying on a blanket with Quinn's head tucked securely on his shoulder. They had been dating for over two months now and he couldn't be happier. Come to think of it, he wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Sam and Mercedes, they both had done a lot for him. Thinking about Sam and Mercedes made him feel guilty. If it wasn't because of him, they would be together by now. He resented the fact that he was the cause of his friends' heartache. I need to help them, but first I have to tell Quinn the truth. I hope she can forgive me for deceiving her.
At that thought, Puck looked down at Quinn and said, "I need to tell you something."
Quinn hugged him tighter, and looked at him with a smile, "What did you want to tell me?"
"I was never interested in Mercedes; she was just helping me out. Before you get angry, I just want you to know that I really like you. No… Actually I love you. I was desperate for you to see me; that is why I asked Mercedes to help me. The date you were supposed to have with Sam, was a set up, we planned the whole thing and Sarah never kissed Sam, she kissed me. Sam was just covering up for me." Puck confessed.
Quinn kept silent for a little while and then said, "You love me?"
"Yes… I've never felt like this about a girl before. Please don't be freaked out-" Before he could finish, Quinn had grabbed his face and kissed him. They had kissed many times before but somehow this felt different. He felt like he was finally complete.
When she pulled away from the kiss, Puck asked "So, you're not mad at me?"
Quinn touched her nose to his and smiled. "No, I'm not mad. Actually, I'm thankful…"
"Thankful?"
"Yes, thankful. If you hadn't asked Mercedes for help we wouldn't be where we are today. You know, she was the one who told me not to look past you. She saw the goodness in you, even when I refused to see it." She smiled at him.
"We need to help them. They would've been together if it wasn't for me. Sam was trying to help me and I ended screwing him over…" Puck frowned. "I tried to come clean several times but he didn't want you to hate me."
"I have to admit, that if I had found out about this before we started going out; I would probably never want to talk to you again but now that I've gotten to know you, I know that you would never do that to me." Quinn looked at him adoringly.
Puck smiled. "So do you think we should help them?"
"Of course we should… Since they got us together I figured we should return the favor." She said as she winked at him.
"Alright then, I guess we can talk to Sam when we get back to school."
"Yes we should do that… Oh… and Puck, I love you too." She said as she reached over to kiss him.
It had been two months since Mercedes came over to Sam's place for the Avatar movie date. After that day, she would come over almost all the time. Sam's mom, Mary, loved Mercedes; she treated the girl like she was a part of the family. Sam's admiration for Mercedes grew, with each passing day. He learned a lot about her, like her dreams and interests, even her insecurities. Though spending so much time with Mercedes was a joy, there was a part of him that regretted ever helping Puck. He was happy for the both of them, but except for the occasional accidental contact, he was longing to hold Mercedes the way Puck got to hold Quinn.
He reminisced about the time during the Avatar movie date when he had almost kissed her. Sam had tickled Mercedes for calling him a dork. He got so carried away that he did not notice he was lying on top of her. He remembered looking into her eyes and seeing shock and excitement. All he wanted to do then was kiss her and perform some ungentlemanly things to her body, but she snapped him out of his lustful thoughts and told him that they should start watching the movie.
Sam smiled at the memory, he felt like every time he thought about Mercedes he was smiling. I have to stop smiling in public. People are going to start thinking I'm nuts.
"Hey man, what are you smiling about?" Puck said as he and Quinn reached the table Sam was currently occupying.
"Oh nothing, I was just thinking about something." More like someone.
"It's Mercedes isn't it?" Quinn questioned as she smiled at him. She was sitting on Puck's lap, cuddling with him. I wish I could do that with Mercedes.
Sam said nothing but he was smiling from ear to ear.
"Judging from that stupid looking smile that is currently plastered on your face, the answer is yes." Puck chuckled.
Quinn smacked her boyfriend and continued, "Look Sam, I know that you're crazy about Mercedes. So, Puck and I are going to help you. Puck told me that you and Mercedes helped him to get me to go out with him and we would like to return the favor. If it wasn't for you guys, I would not be with this wonderful boyfriend of mine." The both of them then started to make out.
"Ah, guys… I'm sitting right in front of you. Could you stop making out. You're making me uncomfortable." Sam complained.
They both stopped and laughed. "Sorry." They both said concurrently.
"We're serious dude; we really want to help you. If there is anything we could do to for you, just let us know." Puck leaned forward and patted his back as he said this.
"Thanks guys, I'll let you know."
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The next day, an idea struck Sam, but he would need some help to pull it off so he asked Mike to gather their old mash up group, Puck and Quinn and meet in the auditorium.
"Thanks guys for meeting me on such short notice," He began, "I know that you guys know about me liking Mercedes, and that I want to get with her."
"Wanky," Santana piped in not to be forgotten.
"I have an idea," Sam continued ignoring Santana's jibe, "but I have to ask if you'd be willing to assist me?"
"You know I'd do anything for Ebby, and I owe you for bringing Puck and I together." Quinn said before the rest of the group could agree that they would help.
So the plan for "Mission Samcedes" was hatched.
Like any other Saturday, Mercedes was having breakfast with Quinn. "I've missed spending time with you Ivy. Ever since you started dating Puck I feel like I never get to see you anymore."
"Like you have room to talk… You're always hanging out at Sam's place. Don't think I haven't noticed. Are you sure nothing is going on between you two?" Quinn teased.
"We're just friends. I like hanging out with his family, Mrs. Evans is so nice to me and Stacey and Stevie are so cute." Mercedes smiled at her best friend.
Quinn looked seriously at Mercedes and said, "Ebby, I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for me and Puck. He told me about how the both of you helped him. If it wasn't for you and Sam, I wouldn't be together with Puck right now and wouldn't that be a tragedy?"
They both laughed at the ending of Quinn's statement.
"I would do it again in a heartbeat. I like seeing you happy Ivy. When you're happy, I'm happy."
Quinn held both of her hands and said, "I know that you are taking the time to heal, but do you think you're ready to try again, with Sam?"
Mercedes got lost in her thoughts when Quinn mentioned Sam. The past two months had been wonderful. Sam had been such a great friend to her; he was a very good listener. She could just tell him about all of her worries, and somehow without him even saying anything she would find the resolution to her problem. She felt safe with Sam and she'd never felt like that with any other guy before.
For the past few weeks Mercedes felt like she was ready to take the next step with Sam but was too afraid to voice it.
"Ebby? Are you listening to me?" Quinn said as she shook her best friend gently.
"Oh sorry, I was just thinking about Sam. I've been ready to try again for about two weeks now but I'm afraid to say anything. I know Sam won't say anything because he's giving me time. What am I supposed to do?" Mercedes frowned.
"You know what I'd do?"
"What?"
"I'd just ask him out. You know he's crazy about you Ebby, so there is no way he would say no to you. He's just waiting for you to make your move." Quinn said.
"You know what… You're right, I should ask him out. Thank you Ivy, I knew I was best friends' with you for a reason."
Quinn lightly slapped Mercedes on the arm and said "I love you Ebby."
"I love you too Ivy."
Mercedes would ask him, she wouldn't lie to her friend. What worried her was how she was going to ask him. Maybe he was so comfortable in their new found friendship that he didn't want anything more. Sadly, there hadn't been any "accidents" for the past few meetings. She needed to be sure that he was still interested and then she needed an opening. She wasn't going to lie to her best friend. She would ask Sam Evans to be her man.
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Monday morning Mercedes ventured to her locker after yet another uneventful Algebra class. Sam was polite and he smiled at her, but it seemed like the motions of friendship and nothing more. How am I supposed to do this? What if he just wants to be friends? Girl, you made a promise to Ivy, don't you chicken out!
She had just finished putting her books away when Tina approached her.
"What are you doing right now, Mercedes?" Tina asked casually.
"Oh, you know. Hunting elephants, and shaving monkeys."
Tina laughed at Mercedes' joke and put her arm around her.
"Actually, Mercedes, would you come with me? There is something you have got to see. It has to be probably one of the most amazing things that I have ever seen. Trust me when I say that you will love it."
"Sure, Tina, I need something to help me clear my head anyway."
Tina led Mercedes into the auditorium and up to the performance stage. She gave her a brief hug and then took a seat. Mercedes could see Puck, Quinn, Santana, Britney, Mike, Artie and Sam were all standing on the stage with their backs to her. Mercedes stood there, full of suspense. Was this all for her? She had no idea what this was all about and why Quinn hadn't told her anything about this.
An upbeat tempo started to play from the band and Artie turned to start off the song
Artie: You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips,
There's no tenderness like before from your fingertips,
You're trying hard not to show it,
Everybody turned to face Mercedes
The Glee club: Baby
Artie: But baby, baby you know it
The lights went down and the music shifted slightly as she heard a voice she was both longing to and afraid of hearing.
Sam: You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you,
You'd be like heaven to touch,
I want to hold you so much,
At long last love has arrived,
And I thank God I'm alive,
You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you,
Artie, Mike and Santana: You lost that lovin feelin
Woah that lovin feeling
You lost that lovin feelin,
Puck and Quinn started walking from opposite sides of the stage toward each other
Puck (to Quinn): Baby, baby, I'll get down on my knees for you
If you'd love me, you'd love, the way you do
Quinn (to Puck): We have a love, a love, you don't see every day,
So don't, don't, don't let it slip away
The two ended their part with an embrace and Sam stepped around them with eyes only on Mercedes.
Sam: Pardon the way that I stare,
There's nothing else to compare,
The sight of you leaves me weak,
There are no words left to speak,
So if you feel like I feel,
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you,
Puck and Quinn: Baby
Santana: Baby
Puck and Quinn: Baby
Santana: Baby
Puck: I beg of you please
Santana: please
Puck: I beg of you please
Santana: please
Everyone except Sam: Bring back that lovin feelin
Whoa that lovin feelin
Bring back that lovin feelin
Mercedes could feel tears starting to form in her eyes and her heart was both heavy and light at the same time. Sam was nothing like Matt, he was different and all of this song was the emotions they were playing at. She was ready to tell him, this was the moment she was waiting for; something either snapped inside of Mercedes or fell into place. Without planning or rehearsing she not only entered into the song, but became part of the song.
Mercedes: You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you,
(Sam joined her in a perfect harmony to her melody)
Sam and Mercedes: You'd be like heaven to touch,
I want to hold you so much,
At long last love has arrived,
And I thank God I'm alive,
You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you,
The held each other in their eyes. Heart to heart, soul to soul.
Mercedes and Sam: Pardon the way that I stare,
There's nothing else to compare,
The sight of you leaves me weak,
There are no words left to speak,
So if you feel like I feel,
Please let me know that it's real
You're just too good to be true,
Can't take my eyes off of you.
The song ended and the last traces of Mercedes' powerful voice dissipated in the nearly empty auditorium to be replaced by the sound of applause from the doorway. Mr. Schuester and the rest of the glee club had entered and had been watching the performance.
"That was amazing, guys. That's exactly the kind of energy we need for Regionals. Ms Pillsbury and I were just talking about changing things up for our performance, and I think you two are just what we need. Whatever it is that got into you guys, keep it up."
Mercedes couldn't help notice that while Mr. Schue was praising her and Sam, the look on Rachel's face had gone from shock to calculated anger. After their teacher had moved onto giving instructions to the band, Rachel edged her way over to Mercedes.
"Mercedes, I would just like to say congratulations, and on behalf of the glee clubbers and as your co-captain of said club, I hope for the good of our club and in the spirit of promoting…."
"Get to the point, Barbra wannabe," Santana said coming to Mercedes' aid.
"Well, Mr. Schuester had said to keep up whatever it is that was between you and Sam, so I am suggesting, for the good of the glee club, that you minimize your relationship with Sam until after Regionals."
Santana looked like she was about to explode and take bits of Rachel Berry with her, but Mercedes calmly said, "I got this Aunty Snixx."
Mercedes took all emotion out of her voice and with a quiet steady tone she told Rachel, "Look, you may be the captain of the glee club, and you are a talented singer, and maybe one day you might even be a star, but if you ever tell me who, how or when I can be interested in a guy, I will make you wish that I had let Santana have her way with you. Understand?" she finished with a smile.
Rachel could only nod and even Santana had paled with a touch of fear and awe.
"Damn" was all she could say.
Sam heard Mercedes enter the auditorium and then heard Tina leave her in the planned area. He was really going to have to do something for "Chang squared" for all of their help. This was it; they were going to perform the mash up that he had written specifically for an audience of one.
The music started and Artie did a wonder full Righteous Brothers and then it was his turn for a little Frankie Valli. He turned to Mercedes looking right into her eyes. She needs to know how I feel. She has to know how I feel. He put all of his soul into the song. This was for her, the girl that occupied every free thought that his mind could conjure.
Puck and Quinn had just finished their part and Santana was belting out the notes that nobody else could hit and then the unthinkable happened. Mercedes brought her powerful, angelic voice into the song, singing his part. It was amazing! Sam switched to singing a harmony to Mercedes. As the song ended and Mercedes nailed the last note they had ended up right in front of each other. I have to kiss her now, right now! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE!
He was about to reach for her when he heard applause coming from the auditorium entrance followed by Mr. Schue's voice of congratulations. Then Mr. Schuester told them that they would be doing a duet at Regionals. He had to sit down to process this new information.
Sam was vaguely aware that Mercedes, Rachel, and Santana were talking. They're probably coming up with a strategy for our duet. He would be singing with Mercedes in front of judges to determine the fate of their glee club. This was amazing and the only thing that could make it better would be to have Mercedes ask him on a date instead of the other way around.
Sam watched as Mercedes walked over to where he was standing. Mercedes was wearing a purple sundress and she looked breathtaking. "Sam, I know I've made you wait but I don't want to wait anymore. Would you like to go out with me?"
Sam couldn't contain his excitement any longer, so he pulled Mercedes on to him and kissed her. He kissed her like he was starving and the only thing that could satisfy his soul were her lips. Her lips tasted of strawberries. I love that taste. He felt like he could kiss her lips forever and never grow bored. All the waiting was done, and finally he would be with his girl.
"Wanky." Santana said.
"Woot… Woot… Go get your man, Cedes." Artie hollered.
They could hear the glee clubbers clapping and cat calling them. Giving Sam another peck on the lips, she pulled away from the kiss. "So, is that a Yes?"
"That's a HELL YES!" Sam bellowed as he fist pumped the air.
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