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Lolovivi Chapter 8 by Yinx

'Sam' her voice brought me back to her, not that I could ever get distracted by the feel of her body in my arms again. She smiled shyly up at me as I pulled her even closer to me as I gazed down at her. "Yes, Mela" I watched her lower her head and spoke to my chest, just another thing I would have to work on with her. I wanted My Mela back.

"Sam we have to take things slow" she said to me "I don't want to scare Vivi."

"Of course, Mercedes, she does have the right to like me or not" I lifted her head so she could look at me.

"I think we should get back to the party" she smiled shyly at me.

"Okay" I smiled as I met her lips again then led her outside. I watched her as she was engulfed by the woman and Kurt. I grabbed a beer from the cooler and sat down with Finn and Blaine.

"So you're back together" Finn said slowly looking at me.

I smiled as I sipped my drink.

"What about Bruce" Blaine asked

"We decide that he does have a right to see Vivi" I answered as I watched Mercedes daughter play tag with Mason, and the Hudson's son Ethan.

"No I mean Bruce you know he's out of jail right" Blaine continued bring my attention back

"What"! I looked at him in shock.

"Yeah, that's why she moved back" he continued.

I looked at Mercedes she a Kurt were in a deep conversation. I saw her wipe her eyes in that she might be crying. "Why didn't she tell me" I asked watching Kurt put his arm around her and start rocking her. I started over but went over around and stood in the shadows listening to their conversation.

"Mercedes if you want you and Vivi can stay with us" I heard Kurt say.

"No I don't want Vivi to think something's wrong. I want her life to be normal as possible." Mercedes sniffed.

"You passed normal when you got with that oaf" Kurt said back.

'Out of line Kurt' I said under my breath.

"I know what I did Kurt, and believe me I have so much regret and guilt from it. But Bruce does have to right; jail or not to see his daughter"

I watched as Kurt let go of her and cross his arms across his chest "Cedes you're not serious…I mean…he put you in the hospital. And you say you want him in Vivi life… excuse me but no"

I swallowed hard this Bruce guys not only hit her but enough to put her in the hospital.

"Kurt, it's his right" Mercedes sighed.

"Maybe but can't you go to court to get him put away again or at least a restraining order"?

"Last time I had an order I got my head bashed against a marble counter…so no I don't want one."

That vision popped into me head the instant she said it. I could feel my nails cut into my palms. I want to find Bruce and make him see how it feels having his head bashed against a counter then for good measure snap his neck.

"Mercedes, what if it happens again" Kurt wrapped his arms around her again.

"I've thought about that and even though the very thought of him scares me…I can't deny him his right".

Kurt sighed "Mercedes please stay with us. I would feel so much better if you did"

"Thank you Kurt but no. I'm a big girl" I watched her shudder "I made my bed and I have to lay in it" she cupped his face.

I watched them rejoin the party. I wanted to say something to make her see reason. If she didn't want anyone's help then I would just be there for her every time to protect her. And when this Bruce came to town if he did, he would have to face me first before he ever saw Mercedes or Vivi.

Before long it was time to go. I carried a sleeping Vivi as walked Mercedes out but not before she was hugged hard by Kurt.

"Call me if you need anything" I heard him whisper to her.

"I will"

"Thank you Sam" Mercedes smiled at me as I put Vivi in her car.

"You're welcome, Mela" I said back pulling her into my arms.

"Sam, Vivi…"

"Is asleep, Mela" I smiled down at her "I would like a goodbye kiss". I kissed her softly.

I watched her get into her car as I stepped back. She turned the key but the engine wouldn't turn over. She tried a few more times before getting out. I took her keys and tried to no avail. Then looking under the hood noticed that her spark plugs were dead.

"We need a tow" I told her. I saw her looking worried at Vivi who was still asleep in the back seat.

"I need to get her home, though" she sighed.

"I can give you a ride"

Mercedes gave me directions as I drove her and her daughter home.

"I can't believe you still have this thing" she smiled at my bench seat truck.

"Yeah I would get rid of it but too many good memories" I glanced at her smiling. "Like Homecoming" I teased.

I saw her blush. We had lost our virginity that night. I've always been glad it was with her, because she was my mela. I knew it was the cliché thing homecoming or prom but we loved each other had been best friends since first grade. Sometimes when I was really missing her I would just sit here in my truck and relive our times together. I glanced over at her; she held her daughter close gently rocking. My one regret was that I let her go too easily. I didn't even fight for her. I thought back to her conversation with Kurt.

"Mercedes if you ever need anything even if it's me staying the night…I will" I whispered.

"So you were earsdropping on my conversation with Kurt"

"I…"

"It's okay, Sam" she placed her hand on my arm "You were bound to find out somehow"

"If you want to stay with me…" I began as I pulled up to her apartment building shutting of the engine, looking at her.

"Thank you Sam, but like I told Kurt I have to lay in the bed I've made for myself" she smiled sadly me then turned and opened the door.

I opened mine and rushed over to her side taking Vivi from her. I felt her slip her hand into mine a give it a squeeze as we walked up her walk.

"Daddy" Vivi whispered.

Mercedes was the first to turn around. I was looking at one of the biggest man I ever saw. Vivi pushed off of me and ran to her father who picked her up. He was bigger than me with tan skin and hazel eyes. He wore his hair back in a ponytail. Mercedes let go of my hand and took a few steps away from me. I watched her as she became a small child scared of what punishment awaited her.

"Mercy I've been waiting all day for you to show up" he said approaching her. "Aren't you going to introduce me to your friend"?

"He's not my friend" Mercedes said looking down at her feet.

"I don't like you lying to me. Tell me who he is" he spoke quietly but the way Mercedes trembled made me think this was his danger voice.

"I'm Samuel Evans" I said extending my hand in defiance. I needed to show Mercedes that even though he may have hurt her in the past. Her ex was just a man and nothing to be scared of. "You must be Bruce Harrison Vivi dad"?

Bruce grabbed my hand and squeezed "Yes I am" I squeezed his hand back without a wince. We both let go.

"Daddy, will you be staying with mommy and me again" Vivi smiled as she kissed her father's cheek. She was unaware of her mother hugging and rocking herself feet away.

I started over to her but Bruce put his arm around her shoulders first. "That, Princess, is up to your mother" he flicked Mercedes' head up so he could look at her face.

"Yes" she whispered.

"Mercedes" I started over to her but Bruce stopped me by getting in front of her. "Open the door Mercy" he commanded as he and I glared at each other.

I took my eyes of him and looked as Mercedes opened the door and she Vivi and Bruce walked in. Bruce set Vivi down never taking his eyes off me. "Good to meet you, Evans" he said before closing the door in my face.