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"Sam!" Was the only thing Sam heard when a figure came at him so hard it almost knocked him down. Sam and Quinn were entering the choir room when Rachel upon seeing them jumped up to hug him.
"Missed you too Rachel," Sam said patting her back, "Can't breathe..." Rachel let him go and hugged Quinn as well.
"Are you alright?" Rachel asked and Sam nodded and then looked past her to see that Jesse and Finn were in the same room.
"What is going on?" Sam asked. "What is Jesse doing here?"
"He is the new Glee consultant," Mr. Schue answered.
"Did either of them made Rachel cry?" Sam asked the class his hands already fists.
"Sam I know you care about your friends, but violence isn't the answer," Mr. Schue told him, "Now go sit down." Sam made his way to a seat but not without glaring at Jesse first. Quinn hid her smile. Sam was such a sweet caring guy, but don't mess with his friends.
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"So your parents are moving to Tennessee?" Rachel said as she and Sam walked down the hall, "Please tell me you aren't going with them."
"No, I am staying here," Sam said with a smile and Rachel hugged him.
"Oh thank Barbra," Rachel said letting him go, "I don't know what I would have done had you left."
"You would have been fine," Sam assured her.
"No I wouldn't," Rachel said, "You are my only friend here, I didn't have anyone else before you came. So I would have no one when you are gone."
"You would have Quinn," Sam said.
"Quinn only tolerates me because of you," Rachel said rolling her eyes, "We wouldn't be close if you left."
"What if I make Quinn promise to still be you friend?" Sam said smiling, "Besides you Mercedes and Kurt have sleepovers all the time. You are even friends with Blaine. Rach you're not alone."
"Yeah I have friends, but you're my best friend," Rachel said looking at her feet.
"Aww..." Sam said and Rachel blushed and playfully shoved him.
"So are you looking for a place to live?" Rachel asked.
"Yeah," Sam said, "Burt said I could stay with them, but living with Finn might not be the best thing. Everything is cool between us, but still the whole..."
"Quinn thing?" Rachel finished, "I see that. Have you asked Puck?"
"I did actually," Sam said, "They have an extra room and I am going to move in there soon."
"Cool." Rachel said and then couldn't help but ask, "Has he said anything about me?"
"Funny he asked the same thing about you," Sam said, "What is going on there anyway?"
"Nothing so far," Rachel told him, "We like each other, we know we like each other, but add in Finn and Jesse it makes it hard to start anything. Finn is talking to me more and more, Jesse kissed me, and I know Noah doesn't want to add to it so he is backing off."
"That's not like him," Sam said and Rachel nodded.
"He knows me, knows it is all too much right now." Rachel said and then went on, "Once the two of them are done fighting over me, which won't last long because it's the chase more than anything. That is the thing about Finn, he is never satisfied with what he has, and so he goes after something he can't have. He might even try to go after Quinn again." Sam rolled his eyes, "Then Noah will ask me out, probably after Nationals when Jesse leaves. I am glad you are staying Sam."
"Me too," Sam said and Rachel hooked her arm through his. Quinn was waiting outside of school for him and Rachel let go of his arm in search of Finn who insisted on giving her a ride home. Sam took Quinn's hand and they walked to his car. Little did Quinn know that Sam wasn't taking her to Santana's, but to her parents.
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"Why are we here?" Quinn asked as Sam stopped in front of her house.
"You need to talk to your parents," Sam said putting the car in park.
"What! No way!" Quinn said shocked, "In case you don't remember my dad forbad me to see you and then kicked me out and called me a whore! Besides why would you want me to get along with them after what he said to you?" Sam sighed.
"Your Dad came and apologized to me in person after we got back," Sam told her, "That is huge for him. Your Dad wants a relationship with you again, and being in the same room together and talking is a good way to start."
"No, no," Quinn said crossing her arms, "I am not going in there."
"All right," Sam said and then got out of the car. He walked over to Quinn's side and opened the door. Sam then unlocked her seat belt and threw her over his shoulder.
"Sam what do you think you are doing!" Quinn screamed pounding her fist against Sam's back while he just kept walking.
"You will thank me one day," Sam told her as she continued to shout and hit him. Sam rang the doorbell and Judy answered.
"Oh my word..." Judy said as she took in the sight in front of her. Sam was standing at the door with Quinn over his shoulder as if she weighed nothing.
"Got her here," Sam said with a grin while Quinn snorted. Judy moved out of the way and Sam entered the house finally placing Quinn back on her feet.
"That was a bit much," Quinn said trying to catch her breath.
"Glee kids are all very dramatic," Sam said, "I'll call you later." Sam smiled again and left Quinn alone with her mother. Soon her father entered the room as well.
"Hello Quinn," Russell said.
"Dad." Quinn said.
"Come on," Judy said cutting into their staring contest. "I made dinner. We can talk."
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Quinn lay down on her bed at Santana's house exhausted. The first thing that was decided was that Quinn wasn't ready to move back in. There had been too much said for wounds to heal that quickly. But she would come over to dinner every other night and call often. It was a start. Russell had apologized more than once saying that he was just trying to protect her. Quinn explained that Sam was the last thing she needed protection from, and her parents were finally starting to understand that. Santana barged in to her room and lay down next to her.
"What's wrong?" Quinn asked.
"Nothing, Brittney wants me to fess up to my feelings so we can be a real couple, but I don't think I am ready yet. I am still scared of what people might say." Santana replied, "Call me a coward, but people can be vicious. I would know, right?" Quinn laughed. "How was the dinner?"
"Awkward." Quinn said, "But I think things will be okay with time."
"Well at least when we leave for New York tomorrow we can leave our problems here," Santana said and Quinn nodded.
"It going to be awesome," Quinn said.
"Going to try and swap hotel rooms so you can bunk with Sam?" Santana asked.
"Of course," Quinn said grinning, "I am rooming with Rachel and Sam is with Puck. I doubt they would mind switching, just as long as Finn and Jesse don't find out."
"It would be funny to see..." Santana pointed out, "Although I was disappointed that Sam hasn't punched them again."
"Rachel didn't actually cry," Quinn said, "And I don't like him getting into fights."
"We know," Santana said rolling her eyes.
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Sam was not comfortable. He was in the middle seat between Rachel and Quinn. Quinn had the window seat though she had fallen asleep the moment the plane hit the air. Rachel was sleeping too and Sam found out that Rachel actually sings in her sleep. Sam had already tried to get up once, but Quinn tightened her grip on his hand enabling him to leave without waking her up.
"Sucks to be you man," Puck said from his seat in front of him.
"Who knew first class could be so crowded." Sam said and then whispered, "Why aren't you and Rachel sitting together?" Jesse and Finn weren't far away.
"We want to," Puck whispered back, "But we are a secret, we will tell everyone after Nationals. If we do it before then Finn might do something stupid like through the damn thing on purpose. I promise that when we get back to Lima we will be all over each other."
"Bad visual dude," Sam said with a wince, "As happy as I am for you two, I don't want to know any of the intimate details. Rachel is like my sister man."
"I am not going to hurt her," Puck said reading Sam's mind as to what he was going to say next, "I swear I won't, and I won't pressure into anything. I really like her."
"That is so sweet," Sam teased and Puck blushed.
"You are one to talk, twisted ankle, remember?" Puck said with a smirk.
"Seriously Puck," Sam said, "I know you are used to getting sex from girls, but Rachel isn't like that. I don't want to get a call in the middle of the night with Rachel telling me you dumped her because she wouldn't put out."
"I know," Puck said and then leaned closer, "You will be shocked to know that Rachel is actually a really good sexter. That will help the nights pass."
"What?" Sam said shocked and Puck handed him his phone Sam eyes went wide, "Oh my god. Rachel wrote this?"
"Yep," Puck said with a smirk, "Who knew?" Puck turned back around. Sam looked at Rachel; the girl was full of surprises.
"So Rachel is a sexter?" Quinn's voice said.
"You heard?" Sam asked and Quinn nodded lifting her head of his shoulder. Quinn yawned.
"She must really like Puck," Quinn whispered. Sam nodded and was finally able to get up. "Where are you going?" Quinn asked.
"I have been trapped between the two of you for over an hour," Sam said, "Nature calls."
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Lockdown. That is what Mr. Schue ordered. So New Directions were sitting in one of the hotel rooms trying to come up with a song. Sam was sitting on one of the beds with Quinn sitting in front of him between his legs. Puck and Rachel were sitting next to each other too, their fingers just touching. Not enough for anyone to notice, but Sam knew how much they wanted to be holding hands.
"We need to get out of here," Quinn spoke up, "The inspiration is out there. We are in New York City and I know there is a song out there. But we won't find it here." Everyone agreed and since Mr. Schue was nowhere to be found easily snuck out of the hotel and made their way onto the streets of New York.
Sam twirled Quinn as they walked through Central Park. She laughed and took a picture of him with her new camera. It was a belated birthday gift from her parents. Sam put his arm around her and she put her arm around his waist. Rachel had once said it was like they were glued together. Always touching each other in some way, holding hands, arms around shoulders, it was constant. Quinn looked over at Rachel who was walking with Puck pointing her finger up at something. Finn came up next to her and Puck and Rachel automatically moved away from each other.
"I love you," Quinn said to Sam as she looked at the two. "I am so glad we don't have to hide anymore."
"Love you too," Sam said kissing her head. "I like it here."
"You could afford to go with me to school now," Quinn pointed out, "NYU is a good school, and then on to the NFL."
"You really think I will make it that far?" Sam asked looking at her.
"Of course you will," Quinn said as if there was no doubt in her mind. Sam smiled and they turned their heads and kissed.
"I am trying to enjoy the scenery," Santana's voice said from behind them, "I can't do that with you two gross lovebirds making out in front of me." Sam and Quinn smiled.
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"Night Rachel," Sam said giving his friend a hug. Secretly the two switched room keys and then parted ways. Sam would sneak into their room tonight while Rachel would be sleeping in Sam's and Puck's room. It seemed simple enough until someone caught Rachel making her way to Puck's room.
"What are you doing Rachel?" Finn asked his head poking out of the room him and Kurt were sharing.
"Sam wanted to switch rooms with me tonight so I am going to crash with Noah," Rachel replied as innocent and calmly as she could even though her heart was racing.
"Oh," Finn said not thinking anything of it. Puck and Rachel were friends, like her and Sam were.
"I'm sorry I couldn't make it to dinner tonight," Rachel said, "Sam and hadn't really talked since he got back and you know he was really close to his grandmother."
"Yeah, I get it," Finn said, "Maybe tomorrow?"
"Maybe," Rachel said and then forced a smile, "Goodnight Finn."
"Night Rachel," Finn said and closed the door. Rachel went into the room and saw that Puck was already asleep. She looked at the made up bed and knew she should get in it, but Rachel soon found herself laying down next to Puck and falling asleep instantly.
"I missed this," Quinn said in the other room as she snuggled against Sam's bare chest.
"Should I take that as a complement?" Sam said and Quinn lightly smacked him.
"Get dressed," Quinn ordered, "Who knows when Rachel will be back and I don't want her to see us like this."
"Naked?" Sam said getting up and Quinn only glared. Sam put his boxers and t-shirt back on while Quinn put on Sam's old Batman shirt and her underwear. She snugged next to him and soon they were asleep until Rachel shook their shoulders telling them it was time to switch again so they wouldn't get caught.
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Finn leaned into kiss Rachel and their lips barely touched before she pulled away and put her hands on his chest gently shoving him away. The audience was silent until Mr. Schue started clapping. Sam and Quinn looked at each other. They were in it big time now. Not only did Finn kiss Rachel, but she pulled away. Very unprofessional and it would cost them the competition. The only good thing that came from this disaster was that when the judges announced their decision Puck hugged Rachel in comfort and for a moment they didn't worry about what anyone else thought. That was nice and all but what Sam remembered most was Santana yelling at Rachel and it took him, Mike, and Quinn to restrain her from attacking Rachel. It wasn't her fault and once Santana finally realized that began to lash out at Finn and no one stopped her that time. Sure people get caught up in the moment, but that was defiantly the wrong moment.
The plane ride home was a lot quieter then on the way there. Sam and Quinn were going through all the pictures they had taken while Rachel had chosen to sit next to Kurt so they could discuss the feeling of being on the stage they had snuck on to. Finn and Puck sat next to each other and Sam felt sorry for Finn. He had gotten a very public rejection and now was trying to find comfort in his friend not knowing that Puck was secretly dating Rachel. A picture brought Sam out of his thoughts. Rachel had taken it. Sam was standing behind Quinn his hands around her waist and Quinn was leaning against him. Their cheeks touched as they smiled for the camera. It was the definition of a perfect moment. They were with their friends in one of the most exciting cities in the world, and even better they were together. Sam felt his eyes getting heavy.
Quinn was not comfortable. Sam had his head on her shoulder and if she moved Quinn would wake him up. Grrr…nature was calling. She hoped he would wake up soon.
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Sam and Quinn were walking to the choir room when they saw Rachel and Puck hovering in front of the classroom.
"Why are you two standing out here?" Sam asked as he and Quinn came up to them. From the looks of it, it seemed they had been standing there for a while not sure how to enter.
"Finn is in there," Rachel answered, "He doesn't know were dating yet."
"Really?" Quinn said and couldn't help but be surprised; everyone else in Glee Club knew she figured he might have heard it from someone.
"Oh…" Sam said, "He will be pretty pissed."
"Exactly," Rachel said.
"He is my best friend and I am beginning to grow this thing called a conscience," Puck told them, "I feel like I don't want to hurt him."
"We love who we love," Quinn said, "Don't worry about what anyone else thinks. Fight for each other remember?" Rachel nodded.
"Follow our lead," Sam said taking Quinn's hand and entering the room. They sat down next to each other. Rachel and Puck did the same thing, entered holding hands and took a seat next to Sam and Quinn. Finn seemed to be turning purple while the rest of the club thought nothing of it.
"What is going on here!" Finn said and Rachel winced.
"Noah and I have entered into what I hope is a meaningful relationship," Rachel informed him.
"What she said," Puck added and Sam hid a smile.
"But…" Finn tried to say but Mr. Schue cut him off.
"Congratulations you two," Mr. Schue said, "And congratulations to all of you, 12th place! The class cheered. Sam put his arm around Quinn and she leaned into him. They were all where they were supposed to be, and next year New Directions would win Nationals, you'll see.
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Finn watched as his two former girlfriends walked away happily with their boyfriends.
"Gross aren't they?" A voice next to him said. Finn turned and saw a slightly familiar redhead next to him.
"Disgusting," Finn agreed, "Its Ava right? You took over as captain of the Cheerios?" Ava nodded and smiled. She had a nice smile.
"And your Finn Hudson," Ava said. "We all know who you are." Finn laughed.
"Hey do you…" Finn tried to ask, but had never really asked a girl out before. Quinn had asked him out, and he knew Rachel liked him so they were just suddenly together.
"I like coffee." Ava said helpfully, "Buy me one?"
"Yeah, come on," Finn said and the two walked down the hall talking and laughing. Quinn and Sam came out from behind the corner and gave each other a high five.
"Great idea Lu," Sam said, "Maybe you could go into matchmaking instead of fashion photography."
"I'll keep my options open." Quinn said with a smirk and walked away hands behind her back. Sam smiled and then frowned.
"What options?" Sam said as he followed her, "What kind of options?" But Quinn just laughed.
That's it! Did you like it? Let me know!
I will do the sequel next summer probably after all the episodes have aired and somehow throw Sam into them. I have school so I won't be able to do it once a week!
And thank you for everyone who reviewed. You all rock and are great people.
Thank you to everyone who read it at all.