Over-rated chapter two
AN: I own nothing.
Mercedes Pov
Everyone was dancing as Blaine was really getting into performing his song, and boy did he bring it. That boy had a nice set of pipes and knew how to use them. What a shame that The Warblers didn't make it to regionals.
"I never knew you could dance like this Sam" Mercedes said as they were grinding into each other
He couldn't believe it either, for a white boy he had some moves he didn't think he could express. He guessed that Mercedes just brought it out in him. And boy she did, with the swaying of her hips. He couldn't help himself not to put his arms around her curves and bring her closer to him, trying to keep rhyme with her body.
From the way she grinded into him he had to repeat mailman, mailman, mailmen for him not to get a boner from her and freak her out. He didn't know why this helped him or why he'd even take Finn's advice at all but it worked.
The last song broke out and before they knew it prom was over. But it wasn't the end to their night, Puck and Lauren were throwing an after party at Best Western and the whole junior class was invited. They walked out of the school gymnasium with their hands intertwined.
To say there were over 100 people crammed into the combined two room suite they purchased was an understatement. Hell Sam and Mercedes didn't know their junior class had so many people. They made their way around the room chatting with some of the glee kids.
"SPIN THE BOTTLE TIME AND 7 MINUTES IN HEAVEN!" Rachel shouted
Oh, no this wasn't happening again, and everyone remembered the last time Rachel came up with this idea. But no one objected, this is either going to turn out good or bad and no one wanted to even stop it.
"Alright c'mon guys get on the floor and ill finish this bottle so we can use it." Lauren said as she finished the Green Apple Bacardi
Everyone sat spread out from each other and Lauren went first. It landed on Mike and he looked horrified as he seen Puck's face. They both leaned in and did a quick peck on the lips and sat back down. Everyone laughed at how they acted. Next Rachel spun and it landed on… Jesse. He was happy; here was his moment he could finally make his move on Rachel. They leaned in and once their lips met they saw fireworks, his hand moved to the back of her neck and hers landed on his cheek deepening the kiss. The rest of the group did whistles and cat-calls the only one was didn't who was Finn. He was green with envy, He knew he still loved Rachel and being with Quinn was all wrong for him but seeing her with Jesse the guy that broke her heart kissing her was hurting him.
"Alright we get it, you two have fucking chemistry and unsolved feeling, yippy fucking do" Finn said angrily as he got up and walked away.
Everyone was shocked at his outburst and Quinn felt so embarrassed. Here her boyfriend was making a big scene about his ex-girlfriend. She didn't know how much longer she could try to play second fiddle towards him. All he's done all night was embarrassing her and it always came back down to his ex, Rachel.
Watching Quinn leave the room, Mercedes felt bad for her former friend. She didn't know why they weren't as close as they were last year, she took Quinn into her home and makes her feel safe and now they barely speak two words to each other now. She got up and followed her out of the room, trying to help her cope with the lifeless sham of a life she was living now.
"Quinn waits up!" Mercedes yelled as she tried to catch up with the blonde.
"Cede's I'm so embarrassed, I shouldn't have ever cheated on Sam with Finn. I thought we grew up and that we could work again. I knew deep down he still loved her but I didn't take caution to those little signs. I thought once he was with me again we would take off from we're we left off; before he found out Puck got me pregnant. I foolishly dreamed & prayed he'd get over Rachel and he didn't and now I look like the ass." Quinn cried into Mercedes shoulder
The short chocolate girl wrapped her arms around her friend and let her cry. Even Quinn knew Finn still had feelings and it hurt her so much. She didn't know how she was feeling she only had one relationship and it was with Puck and it was for status, didn't even last a week. Then miss top bitch Quinn Fabray can't keep a man because all she does is cheat.
"Everything will get better okay, I just think you need to break up with Finn and work on yourself. Because the girl I remember from last year was nothing like this she had respect for herself and was so sure of herself. I just think if you embraced your independence you could do anything you want without a man. Cus honey you surely can't help but to cheat on them, just take a look at all your past relationships. I'm not trying to be a bitch Quinn, I'm Just being honest." Mercedes said
"I know, I think a single Quinn is the best for everyone even me. Thanks cedes, I know the truth is hard to swallow but thank you for being 100% honest with me. No one has ever done that." Quinn said as she continued to sob into Mercedes arms
Sam watched the whole scene with Mercedes and Quinn. He saw how great of a friend she was, she didn't sugar coat anything and told people how things were and he admired her for that. Yeah Sam was still a little bit bitter about the way their relationship ended but he's glad it did. Without her cheating ways he wouldn't see what a catch Mercedes was and he had to let her know.
" C'mon lets go back in there and show everyone that nothing will bring you down tonight and you don't need a man to make you happy." Cedes said as she walked Quinn back into the room.
" You know I seen the way Sam looked at you all night, I think you two could be good for each other Cedes. And before you tell me you don't need a man, I think you do. I know how fierce and independent you can be but don't you want someone who'll always be there for you when you start feeling weak? To left you up when you're down, you don't always have to bear the weight of the world on your shoulders Cedes" Quinn said as she looked at her friend hoping she got her message through
To say Mercedes was shocked was not the word. She didn't know the way Sam looked at her, yeah they've been friendly since his time here and tonight he was nothing short of a prince to her. She didn't know what to think. Yeah they shared this moment earlier at the dance and held hands all the way till the party, which had to be about something right?
"I don't know Quinn I'm not his type, he's really sweet but who knows maybe in the future" Mercedes said sounding so unsure
Walking back into the party everyone stared at the swirl girls walking in together. They just laughed them off cus they didn't have to explain their friendship or how Quinn wouldn't let them ruin her night. And before this night was over she would be single embracing her independence.
They went back over to the crowd who were still playing spin the bottle/ 7 minutes and heaven. Now the rules had changed now you got the option of just kissing in public or in the closest, hence 7 minutes heaven. Mercedes spun first and it landed on Sam, and everyone chanted 7 minutes in heaven. She began to blush but she got up and offered her hand towards Sam. They walked into the nearby closest with everyone watching them and once they were in they heard the door locked. For a few minutes they stood in separate corners of the closest and didn't speak until she found it was time to.
"Look, we don't have to do anything if you don't feel like it. So no hard feelings alright?" Mercedes whispered to Sam
He took both of her hands into his and lightly squeezed. He wanted to show her he had feelings for her. He never met such a person like her before with all this confidence she had within herself.
"Cede's I'd love more than nothing than to kiss those sexy lips of yours only if you let me" he said
She never known a man in her life who wanted the same way he did and it scared her. She didn't want this to be another Puck relationship; she didn't want to feel the hurt once he dumped her. She didn't want to have feelings for him, so he could use them against her and hurt her. What are you thinking this is Sam? The sweet guy who always got his heat broken.
She walked towards him, closing all the unnecessary space between them two. He looked into her eyes and seen them shiver in anticipation. Their faces were close together, their noses touching. His lips slightly brushed her own. Then by whomever the asshole was unlocked and opened the door. Feeling disappointed Mercedes was the first one to leave the closest leaving a confused Sam behind.
Sam Pov
Ever since that night Mercedes couldn't face Sam, he called, Facebook, emailed and even texted her like crazy and she had yet to respond. How could she? That night she almost kissed him and didn't feel a care in the world. That still scared her and she knew she was being a coward on not getting in touch with him but how could she do that? She couldn't even find the words to say to him after he chased after her.
"I know you feel something for me, you took the first step towards me, and you wouldn't have been that bold unless you feel something." He said as he caught up with her.
"Just let it go alright Sam, we're friends alright" She replied and ran off into the dark night.
Glee was just weird, they usually sat close to each other but there was Mercedes all the way on the other side of the room next to Kurt & Quinn. She wouldn't even look his way and it hurt, He couldn't know how the hell that almost kiss lead them to this, this silent treatment let's pretend bullshit. Everyone noticed the tension in the room and they knew exactly why Sam & Mercedes had feelings for each other and one of them was holding back.
"So you want to explain why she's over there with Quinn and avoiding all kinds of contact with you?" Puck asked Sam quietly
"I have no clue; she won't answer any of my calls or texts. Ever since that seven minutes in heaven things just didn't work out. She didn't want them to work out" Sam said all disappointed
"So what happened anyways in that closest, 7 minutes in paradise?" Puck replied
"Nothing, nothing at all. Except at the end she came onto me, we almost kissed and some asshole opened the door." Sam said slightly mad
"You know it's called seven minutes and heaven and when your times up its up. Sorry, I just thought you guys would Mack before I came in." Puck said sheepishly.
"No you were wrong, but thank for trying to help out anyways." Sam replied as he stole a glance at Mercedes
For the rest of practice the boys stopped talking and listened to Mr. Shue go on about some boring lesson, which the class already had problems with. How many Journey songs can we sing before they want to kill him? But before practice was over Mr. Shue told them this week's lesson would revolve around duets.
"Finally Mr. Shue something to look forward this lesson" Mercedes said laughing
"I knew you'd like this one Mercedes, And another thing whoever wins get to go to the upcoming Gavin Degraw concert. So pick your partners and have fun guys" Mr. Shue said as he went and erased the white board
The only two duos that were established at the end were Quinn & Mercedes and Mike & Tina. Everyone else had very little options left. Sam had to come up with a plan before the other's got partners.
"Look Kurt i want to do a duet with you. For Mercedes" Sam said towards Kurt
Kurt couldn't believe his ears; Sam wanted to dedicate a song to his best friend! He was high off the moon, and he thought she'd deserve this so he agreed.
"Name one of your children after me kapeech Evans?" Kurt said smiling.
"Children... Dude I'm stuck in the friend zone I got a long way to go" Sam said shocked at the possibilities him & Mercedes would create children from their love
"Not for long" Kurt said sounding so sure of himself.
Sam Pov
Mercedes Jones better watch out because I'm coming full attack for her and her heart. I knew pairing up with Kurt would give me an advantage since they're best friends and he knows everything about her. I just hope she doesn't shot me down.
Kurt Pov
"Look Quinn I need you and Zizes to do some damage control. SO you know your ex Sam has a thing for Sam and she's relucent to giving in. Well for duets, Sam and I are partnered and he's dedicating the song to her. I need you insane skanks to lead her into the I heart Sammy wagon alright? Since prom night, you and cedes repaired your friendship and I'm all for it Quinn. Just let her know how great a guy he is, hell you dated him. You know what kind of guy he is, make her see that too. Zizes, from what I learned you and puckermen are trying to help Sam win her over, I do applaud Puck for his non subtle ways but do the little things. I'm going to act like the worst friend ever this week, so Zizes you're going to have to be me, well no one can be this fabulous but you know what I mean. When you and Noah go on a date make it group things have Sam and Mercedes come and ditch them and hopefully Mercedes will start falling for him. Are you girls in or not?" Kurt said after his proposal
Both girls looked shocked, Kurt really was Mercedes best friend. He would do anything for his girl to be happy and if it took this then so be it. He'll tell her about the whole plan after her and Sam gets together.
"Deal" Both girls said
Mercedes Pov
Kurt has been ignoring me ever since glee practice, once I seen he partnered up with Sam I grew suspicious. He started ditching me often if it wasn't practicing then it was Blaine time and if it wasn't that he was with Finn. I always got ditched, then he became bff's with Santana and Brittany, which I never thought I seen the day.
"Kurt, why have you been avoiding me?" I said as I walked up to his locker
"Mercy, I'm sorry I'm just so busy" He replied as he searched for his French book
"Hummel can't wait for tonight!" Kurtosky yelled as he passed by the two teens
"Hm, real busy huh Kurt. On top of that it's Dave, the guy who bullied you and threaten to kill you?" she half yelled
"You wouldn't understand cedes" He replied and walked away
I can't believe this really? I'm so sick of all my friends ditching me, I thought Kurt was my brother from another mother yet he treats me like this wow.
"Hey Mercedes Puck and I are going to the movies tonight, do you want to come with us. It looks like you could use a friend." Lauren said as she walked up behind her.
"Thanks Lauren and sure why not. Call me later with details" She said as she walked to her next class.
Laurens Pov
That was easy as fuck, damn I'm good.
Suddenly I felt two arms wrap themselves around my waist. Turning around I noticed my boyfriend. I'm so lucky I have him and we have this bad ass relationship no one gets but you what fuck them. They just hate cus I got him and he's been faithful. None of those skanks around McKinley could do that
"Operation Hot mama loving is a go" I said as I lightly kissed him
"We make a good team, don't you think" He replied after breaking our kiss
Sam Pov
I can't believe Lauren and Puck got her here. Alright Evans act casual don't lay on the compliments be very casual. I hope this is the first step to many more wonderful nights with her.
"Hey Mercedes" I said as she walked in with Lauren
The plan was decent trick Mercedes into think she'd be with puck & Lauren but then Puck Invite me too and we'd go as a big group.
"Hey Sam" she replied sweetly
"I hope it not a problem I invited Sam, Mercedes?" Puck replied with a sly smile
"No, I can't tell you who you and cannot invite" She snapped back with attitude
Ah, there was the Mercedes he knew, the snapback attitude that put you in your place for no reason. The I take no bullshit exterior, he thought made her more confident. There was a thin line between Bitch which was up Santana's alley and Sassy which was Mercedes. He chuckled at her reply and she flashed him a smile. The gang went and saw Thor, which made him even happier being the dork he was.
Somehow during the trailers, Puck & Lauren seemed to disappear and Mercedes didn't even notice. Once the movie started, she started looking around the row they were in for their friends.
"They've been gone for at least 30 minutes Sam, Either their making out or they did this on purpose" Mercedes whispered towards him
"Is it such a bad thing to be next me now? I like you Mercedes you know that and I know you like me too, just stop trying to fight it." He said as he took her hand in his.
She didn't snatch her hand back as he expected she just squeezed.
"Look Sam, I do, I have all these feelings for you and I don't know if I'm ready to come to face with them yet. You're a nice guy and I just want to get hurt alright. I'd rather be by myself then have my heart broken" She replied with tears in her eyes
"Then I guess I'll have to show you I will never hurt you, I don't care if it takes me months or even years but I won't give up on this, us. Just promise me you won't let go. I'll spend every day proving to you I need you and you need me too. We will make each other better; just let me have the chance. Let me have the chance to love you" He said as he wiped away her tears
He put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his chest. He was glad she didn't try to fight it, He hoped from here on out she would at least open up to him like she did tonight. He planted a kiss on her forehead and smiled at her. Right then he knew her answer, she would try to let him in. he took whatever he could get.