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Puck shoved past a few people, Lauren trailing slowly behind. He grabbed a chair from an adjoining table and plopped it down next to the last remaining empty seat at the "Glee" table. He collapsed in the chair and nodded his head at Lauren. She was standing behind the empty chair awkwardly, looking as though she would rather be anywhere but at a dance. Puck loosened his tie and yanked it from his neck, as Lauren sat in the chair next to him.
"Lord Puck, you haven't been here five minutes and you're all ready undressing." Mercedes laughed.
"Shut it, I've been here for almost an hour." Puck rolled his eyes.
"Then what have you been doing for the last hour?" Rachel asked.
Kurt closed his eyes and waved his hand in the air. "Oh, I'm sure we don't want to know what he and Lauren were doing." Lauren's eyes widened and Puck furrowed his eyebrows at Kurt.
A high pitched noise interrupted them and everyone turned their attention to the stage. Coach Bieste was adjusting the microphone, clearing her throat.
"If I can have your attention for just a moment. The prom king and queen will be announced at 10:30. Ballots are being tallied right now." Coach Bieste looked around at the empty dance floor. "Carry on."
Rachel caught Quinn out of the corner of her eye, beaming when the announcement was made. She was standing at the punch table with Finn so obediently at her side. No doubt, hoping her intensive self promotion would pay off. Finn had a glazed expression on his face, almost sad-like. Rachel watched Quinn grab Finn by the hand and lead him to an empty table near the stage. The sound of chairs scuffing jolted Rachel from her daze. Tina and Mike were walking hand in hand towards the dance floor, followed by Puck and Lauren.
"I don't have two left feet, you know." Sam sighed. "No matter what Puckerman says."
"I'm sorry Sam, what did you say?" Rachel asked, wondering how much of the conversation she had missed. Sam had seen her watch Finn from afar and realized she hadn't even heard what they had been talking about.
"Would you like to dance?" he asked, pushing his chair back to stand up. He reached out for Rachel's hand. She could hear Here Without You beginning to play softly from the speakers. Several other couples were making their way to the dance floor. She smiled gently and took Sam's hand. He led her to the dance floor and pulled her close, wrapping his arms around her waist. Rachel held her breath for a moment before slipping her arms around his neck. They swayed back and forth to the music, spinning slowly around the dance floor.
The miles just keep rollin'
As the people leave their way to say hello
I've heard this life is overrated
But I hope it gets better as we go
Rachel shifted uncomfortably, spotting Finn's glare from across the room. He was leaning forward with his elbows on his lap, his hands twisting ever so slightly. Quinn was obviously talking to him, but he couldn't tear his eyes away from Rachel and Sam.
I'm here without you baby
But you're still on my lonely mind
I think about you baby
And I dream about you all the time
Rachel couldn't help but watch him as well. He looked so lonely and sad, complete misery washing over his face.
I'm here without you baby
But you're still with me in my dreams
And tonight girl it's only you and me
Rachel could feel Sam move his hands tenderly on her waist. She averted her eyes from Finn and gently nudged their bodies in a half circle. Sam pulled her closer and leaned into her left ear.
"I think about you baby, And I dream about you all the time…" Sam crooned. Rachel left out a soft giggle. Did he really mean that, she wondered, or is he just caught up in the moment? The song ended, yet Sam still clung to Rachel for a few brief seconds.
"You're a great dancer, Rachel." Sam finally said, taking Rachel's hand and leading her back to their table.
"Well, I did have a great partner." Rachel smiled, glancing back over her shoulder. Finn was still watching them and Quinn was still talking.
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