A/N: thank you everyone who's been putting up with me and my story. you guys are the best !
Mercedes Pov
The last month was nothing short of amazing with Sam. Ever since we agreed to give us a go, he's been nothing but sweet; which he always has been but he just got sweeter. First we'd always Facebook chat, I never knew how hilarious he could be. He had a way of always making me smile with whatever he said or those damn good impersonations .Then once we just got fed up of always Facebooking each other, I let him start calling my cell phone and texting me. I've always had this thing about making a real conversation with someone before I give them my number. But with Sam I could stay on the line with him talking about nothing or just listening to him breathe. Then on top of that were the good morning text that always started my day off great with little ones such as 'Good morning beautiful :]' or my favorite 'Rise & Shine Princess Cedes'. Even though the last one was so corny and cheesy I still liked it, it was so Sam.
Tonight is the night my parents invited him over for dinner. He was so frantic about the whole dinner for one; my dad scared him to death along with my older brother. But Mama Jones loved Sam, she thought the world of him for finally bringing happiness to her little girl. Everyone in my family notice the change in me once Sam and I got together. He is so good to me and I wouldn't have it any other way.
"So you and this Evans kid serious sis?" My brother Malcolm asked as he walked into my room
Malcolm wasn't like every brother teenage girls typically have. Sure he was overly protective of me but he was like my best friend. I could confide in him about everything, once I told him about Sam; he's been curious to meet him. Last weekend Sam & I went to breadsticks for dinner, my brother appeared out of nowhere, to say I was shocked was the least, but he saw us cuddling enjoying each other's embrace.
At first he wanted to smash his head in for him being all over me like that but after I told him I was the one taking advantage of Sam and that I gave him no chance to stop my pursuit. Blushing red Sam nodded his head but said he was happy he helped out in her pursuit laughing. For a minute Malcolm still wasn't happy but looking at how happy his sister looked he greeted Sam with a handshake and said he better treat me or right or he'd end up burying him somewhere. With a panicked look Sam said he doesn't plan on hurting me, he's afraid I'd hurt him. After that they got along and I was so glad.
"It's getting there; Right now we're just feeling everything out. I have a feeling he will ask me out shortly, we wanted to take this slow and I'm glad. I don't think we would be this good and on the same page if we rushed into a relationship. For one all the girls he went out with cheated on him and left him heartbroken; and I haven't even been in one, so we're taking it slow, actually he's making me comfortable around him. "I replied venting out to my brother, without responding nodded his head as if in approval.
After a few minutes Malcolm left me alone with my thoughts until my phone began to vibrate.
"My parents want me to babysit and I really can't say no. Can we reschedule this dinner? I'm sorry cedes I knew how much this meant to you" – Sam
I've been nothing but accepting of Sam's personal life, it just breaks my heart about how much stress his family is going through. They live in a one room motel with 5 people, if I could I would take them out of their horrible situation but I couldn't. I admire them for not even having this hang over their heads. I never got mad at the fact Sam had to cancel some alone time with me since he had to watch Stacy & Steve, they needed him more than I did and I would never want to come between them. As well for his Job, even though it was a minimum wage shit job, I didn't want him missing shifts to be with me, he & his family needed the money more than our time together. Sam always said that's one thing he admires most about me how I could be so selfless. I grabbed my phone and wrote a short and quick reply
"It's not a problem, you all are welcomed if you decide to change your mind" – Cede's Baby
Within a few minutes he replied with a yes see you at 7. I couldn't wait to see him, just 3 more hours and we'd be together. Well not fully with my parents and his siblings but I'd take whatever I could get.
Around six, I became to get ready. I had to look at least my best when he came over. I took a quick shower and did my hair. I styled my hair into curls since Sam loved it whenever I curled it, he loved running his fingers through it even though I told him countless times black women don't let any guy put their hands in their hair, he should be lucky I even allowed the affection. He just laughed me off saying I should write a list of things for him not to do. I applied a little bit of make-up to my face, just around my eyes to make them stand out. I was beautiful and I loved the natural look I bodied myself with. Sam always said he liked that about me from the beginning, how I didn't cake on tons of make-up to make myself to look pretty, he told me I was pretty without all the shit.
I searched my closest for the cutest yet reasonable ensemble for tonight's dinner, with my parents being there and his siblings I thought I'd go with something some- what formal. I found the perfect sundress I got at forever 21 last seasons with Santana. The red strapless dress was to die for; the upper half was black and lacey, it had a thin white belt that separated the lace from the rest of the red dress. Damn, I'm going to look hot tonight. I wore a cropped black cardigan over the dress and slipped into my black flats. Once I had my shoes on the doorbell rung and I couldn't wait to see Sam. I rushed down the stairs and took a deep breath and fixed my hair a little before I opened the door to reveal Sam.
"You look absolutely gorgeous sweetie" Sam said as he placed a sweet kiss on my cheek
In the background you could hear his siblings laughing and saying Sammy got cooties. I even had to laugh at the adorableness of his siblings then eventually he joined onto the laughter as well. He was good looking whenever he opened that big mouth to laugh, just the sound of his voice cackling was beautiful.
"Thanks boo" I said as I gave him a peck on his cheek in return which he blushed from
I lead them into my two story house; Sam was already informed of all the room's here since he comes to hang out at least 3 times a week here. We intertwined our hands and began to show Stacy and Stevie around my house, which they loved. They were just too adorable, after I gave them a tour I took them out back into the yard which they dropped their jaw at.
Both of my parents make a good living with be Dentist and a Dr. I knew they expected me to follow in either of their foot-steps. My parents were loaded, but they never flaunted their wealth. Half of everything they made went straight to Malcolm's and I's College fund. I chuckled as I saw their faces out back with had a pool and a Jacuzzi. A small gazebo covered with red roses, which was so lovely. Sam and I love to spend time out their; he'd read my so many poems about love that made me realize it wouldn't be half bad being in love with him. Then we had a mini playground my parents never got rid of since I was a child, both children ran over to it and began to have fun. With them abandoning us, Sam and I walked over to the gazebo.
We sat on the bench his around my shoulders and my head laid on his shoulder, our fingers intersected with one another. He began to playful play with my fingers, in a slow but steady pace he raised our hands to his mouth were he placed kisses on all my fingers. I literally swooned; this guy has me head over heels for him!
"Mercedes I think it's time for us to take this to another level. This whole month with you has been amazing, you have made me feel such feelings no other girl has. I care deeply about you and I Know you feel exactly the same way or else you would have cut me off a long time ago. I want us to be exclusive; I want us to be boyfriend & girlfriend. Will you do me the honor of being my girlfriend? I promise I will be everything you need and more. I promise to cherish you every day; I want the world to know that Miss Mercedes Jones is my girl and no one else's. So what do you say?" he said onto me
I couldn't stop the tears that fell from my eyes. How in the hell did I end up with such an amazing guy? To think I was dying in misery with my loneliness until him. He showed me it's alright to depend on someone other than yourself. He showed so much compassion I only knew of from books and fairy tales, this moment with him felt just like a fairy tale but it wasn't, it was reality. I wasn't dreaming at all and it was so surreal.
"Sam, I never knew what I was missing from life until fate brought you to me. I know I talk a fair game, and I even believed I didn't need a man to complete me, but in all reality I knew I would never met a man who wasn't you Sam Evans, it was always you. I deluded myself into thinking I was happy all by myself and you took me out that godforsaken hole. Every day with you this month has made me realize how much you mean to me. I would love to be your girlfriend. "I said as I looked into his eyes deeply
Without a reply he kissed me, it wasn't like all the other quick pecks on the lips it was the full on lips on lips type of kissing. Damn his mouth was sexy and felt amazing on mines, they were just so juicy. It was our very first, a sweet kiss. I smiled as I felt him pull away; as I opened my eyes he had the same face mirrored that was on mines.
"Damn"
Laughing at his speechlessness, I went in for another kiss this time his hand's found their selves around me waist and my hands were placed on both sides of his face. I couldn't take anymore I opened my mouth and to my surprise I found his tongue inside mines. I guess our minds think alike, I moaned at the sensation damn that boy knew how to use his tongue. After a while my tongue found its way into his and he moved my body closer to him. I began to slowly lie down on the bench and his hand ran up and down my thigh. I didn't think we'd end up like this, him between my legs kissing me feverishly my hands tangled into his long locks. I just guess the built up tension we had came out in this very kiss.
"Sammy, Cedes; Mrs. Jones said dinners ready and stop sucking face!" Stacy yelled as she caught the couple heavily making out
Once I heard her voice I pushed Sam off me, omg it was like totally getting rated x in front of his siblings; who I forgot who were no more than 25ft away from us. I can't believe this happen, but I didn't regret it, Sam look bewildered that their kiss has gotten this far. Laughing I grabbed his hand and pulled him into me and gave him a short kiss.
"You want to know the bad part about this?" I asked him, his face twisted in confusion
"Everyone in that house saw us, which mean my dad's going to rip into you. I feel sorry for you baby, but don't worry I will protect my man" I laughed some more once I saw his face pale as soon as the word 'my dad' came out
"I'm thankful for that then I suppose, my girlfriend saving me from her dad." He said as we walked back into the house
Even though I felt everyone's stare on me and him. I couldn't help but smile, he brought this light to my life I thought no one could. As soon as we walked in my dad had this murderous sneer on his face but one look at how happy I was, I knew he wasn't going to kill my boyfriend, aw my boyfriend. I'm starting to think this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.