Hey! Georgia here :D Yeah, this chapter is I think the longest we've ever ever done so...yeah. My last exam is tomorrow and I have prom next week so I'm looking forward to that :3 Oh! And James is in this chapter, YAY! Peace Out! TG101 :-D x
Mercedes groaned as Jaden woke up again for the fourth time that night. She glanced at the clock at groaned again. It was only 3 in the morning.
Sighing, she went to the crib that stood in the corner of her room. Jaden was wailing lightly, his fist covered in drool. He cooed softly as Mercedes picked him up
"Hey Jay" she laughed, checking that nothing was wrong "What's up hmm?" she felt his diaper and frowned. Carrying her son gently yet firmly, Mercedes went over the rocking chair in the corner, wincing slightly as she sat down. Although it had been a week since he was born, she was still rather sore.
"You hungry? Hmm? Let's see if some milk will do the trick."
Sitting down in the rocking chair, she looked at the picture on the wall, of her and Sam at their wedding, grinning at the camera with cake on their faces, having smushed some into each other only moments before. She was brought out of her thoughts by a small pressure and looked down to find Jaden feeding, his green eyes looking up at Mercedes with an air of interest.
"You do realise that today is a very special day? This day is mine and your daddy's first wedding anniversary. He wanted a whole sci fi theme but your mommy was having none of it."
"...to the naw! For the last time Samuel, we are not having an Avatar wedding. No aliens, no sci-fi, no that creature that looks a lot like Joe-"
"Jarjar Binks?"
"Whatever,we're not having an Avatar wedding."
Sam opened his mouth to speak but Mercedes spoke for him
"Or a Back to the future themed or Star Wars. Nothing out of the ordinary."
"Can we at least use the cake toppers?"
Mercedes sighed "We'll see, alright? Besides, I wanted to use Mickey and Minnie for that"
"Don't worry babe" Sam grinned, kissing her forehead "I've got it all under control"
"N-O spells no Sam! I don't want to be the girl remembered for having the weird ass wedding! I have been planning this day since I was five years old and I am not having you come along and-and...ruin it all!"
"You're not gonna be known as that, WE'RE going to be known for that"
And with that, Mercedes smacked him upside the head.
"Jaden...Jaden" Dianne soothed,trying to calm down her grandson "Come on sweetie, stop being fussy for Nana yeah? Come on. Momma's going to be home soon, she's just seeing daddy at the moment."
"Hey Sam." Mercedes smiled, kneeling down next to the gravestone, not wanting to show she was in pain.
"Well, I've finally had the baby. You've-you've got a beautiful baby boy...Jaden Samuel. I know you won't approve but it's better than calling him Sam junior."
She chuckled, sighing "Yeah, he was born last week, the date of the day you proposed? Remember that? You proposed in na'avi and then I was pissed off at you for making it Avatar." Mercedes sighed again "Jaden is perfect. Your eyes and lips but according to Mom and Kurt he has my nose and ears. He is definitely your son. He has to be the most relaxed baby I have ever seen, although he does make his needs known"
"Rory's alright, thank God. He has had several operations and is still doing physio but it's getting there. He doesn't want to use a prosthetic arm, says it's not worth it and it's something to tell the grandkids. "
She sighed looking at her watch "I need to go now, to look after Jaden. When you're up there, look for my Grandma Maria and Ursula alright? You'll find Ursula, she's a massive great dane, blue eyes, grey fur."
"Hey Jaden! Were you good for Nana Di whilst I saw daddy? Hmm?" Mercedes cooed, taking him off Dianne.
"He was fine. He's been sleeping most of the time and only woke up because of a dirty diaper. You want a coffee?"
"Coffee's fine!" Mercedes shouted from the living room "Do you want me to tell you the story of me and daddy's wedding?" she asked Jaden who looked up at her, blinking slowly. "Well..."
Sam rolled over in his sleep, grunting as he heard the familiar sound of the alarm clock beep steadily, indicating that it was his wedding day and he was in for a bumpy ride.
He stretched, before shaking his head. Swinging his legs over the side, he put his feet in his Yoda slippers before heading downstairs and into the living room.
He looked around the room and laughed at the sight that lay before him.
Both Finn and Puck were on the couch-bed, only the Lion King blanket covering them both. Artie slept on the floor, mumbling something about "Tina" and Rory was on the other couch, snoring loudly.
Grinning, he crept into the kitchen where a half asleep Mike and Joe were sitting at the table, blearily drinking coffee and talking amongst themselves.
"...she's due in 2 months so..." Mike shrugged, taking another sip. He stopped when he noticed Sam"Hey dude, you nervous about today?"
Sam shrugged, putting a pop tart in the toaster "I don't know man, I mean...I'm more excited than nervous, especially about tonight."
"Good morning starshine!" Kurt sang, shaking Mercedes awake "Let's go Sleeping Beauty! It's 7 and the wedding is at..."
"3" Mercedes mumbled, rolling over "The wedding is at 3 Kurt so I expect at least a minimum of another...2 hours sleep. Mercedes Jones does not function till after 9."
"Mercedes Jones does not function till after 9 on every other day except her birthday and it'll possibly be even later tomorrow."
"I can't believe you're implying what I think you are. Just because as of 4pm this afternoon, I'll be Mrs Mercedes Evans, it does not mean were going to have sex on the first night. If anything it'll be on the honeymoon."
"Ew, I did NOT want to know that." Kurt grimaced shuddering
"Oh come on, like you and Blaine didn't do it on your wedding night."
She laughed as Kurt turned deep red, mumbling something about "breakfast"
Getting out of bed, she went downstairs, only to be greeted by Calvin "Hey Calvin, where's Hobbes hm? Where is he?"
"Last time I saw him, James was in the living room trying to play with him." Dianne expalined, poking her head around the door. "Morning Mercy." she smiled, holding her daughter in a tight embrace.
"Morning Mom...I can't believe it's finally here."
"Neither can I. You've been planning this since you were five. You and Lucy-"
"It's Quinn."
"Sorry, I'm so used to knowing Quinn as Lucy that it sorta sticks. You just relax in the living room, I'll bring in some coffee."
Sitting down on the couch, she swore she heard the greyhound sigh as James poked its cheek.
"James sweetie, you don't do that, alright? Here" She held his wrist, and stroked the dog "See, that's how you do it."
James looked at his aunt with a slight annoyance but carried on the way she had shown him.
Mercedes chuckled, looking up to find her older brother looking for his son,only to breathe a sigh of relief as he found him.
"There you are James! Come on, Mama's wanting to give you a bath before the wedding."
"No" James smiled smugly, certain he was going to win.
"Come on James, you don't want to be all dirty and smelly for Aunt Mercy's and Sam-I-am's wedding do you?"
"No!"
"Is that the only thing he knows?" Mercedes smiled, laughing at her brother's attempts to make his son talk.
"He can say car, bug and boom when he wants to but that's not often. Let's go squirt."
As Jackson carried James upstairs, Mercedes couldn't help feel sorry for him as James squealed "NOOOOO!"
"Dude come on! You're gonna be late!" Puck shouted from the bottom of the stairs.
"Isn't it usually the bride that's supposed to do that?" Rory asked, looking around awkwardly.
"Yeah, but Mercedes has Kurt and knowing him, he would have woken her up hours ago. Probably stuffed her with some oatmeal bran crap of some sort. Whereas we have Sam and the only thing we've stuffed him with is a bacon sandwich and some pepsi."
Meanwhile on the other side of the neighbourhood, Mercedes was freaking out, panting with tears streaming down her eyes.
"Oh my God...I-I'm freaking out...I mean...I'm not ready for this."
"Yes you are Mercedes. I wouldn't have given him my permission if I felt that you weren't." Dianne chided, applying her lipstick "Besides, it's just nerves...trust me."
"Mercy, in all due respect could you maybe stop the crying a little? I spent ages on that makeup."
I'm sorry Kurt, it's just that..." she smiled slightly, dabbing her eyes with a tissue.
Kurt's face softened as he saw Mercedes, feeling guilty at what he said. "Here, have a glass of water."
When Mercedes shook her head, Kurt persisted "Go on, take it. It'll work."
"Just because it's works for Rachel doesn't mean it'll work for me."
"Mercy, trust me on this one. It'll help calm your nerves as well as cool you down. I should know, I learnt the hard way. When I got married to Blaine, I didn't have anything and I passed out due to nerves."
"No, you passed out because you insisted on wearing a black tux on the hottest day of the year and you refused to have any liquids on the account that you might have to use the bathroom in the middle of the service." Carole explained, keeping a close eye on her daughter, who was trying to teach James different Harry Potter spells.
"James, it's EASY!" Megan sighed rolling her eyes "Wingardium Leviosa! See? I can say it an' I'm in first grade!"
Sam and the others were currently at the church, amongst the other guests, Mercedes' family being on the right and Sam's on the left.
Sam was pacing up and down, glancing at his watch every few seconds. Where was she? She was 20 minutes late and still no sign.
"Sam, calm down, there's no use panicking." Dwight said, trying to calm him down "She'll be here."
"But what if she isn't?"
"I've never been married or been to a wedding before but I thought it was the groom who could only do that." Rory mumbled, looking at his feet.
"Nope. It can be the bride too. That almost happened with your mother and I. She was having second thoughts and almost walked out."
"What made her stay?"
"A promise. That I would always be by her side and I would never leave her. That no matter what happens, I'd be with her through it all."
"And you have?"
Dwight nodded, tears in his eyes "Yeah...I have."
"Can everyone be upstanding for the bride?"
As everyone stood up, Sam took a shaky breath. Forcing himself to look forward, he tapped his foot nervously. Upon hearing the wedding march, he strangled a sob in his throat. Mercedes glided towards him, her arms linked with her brother, who was smiling proudly. As they got to the end of the aisle, Jackson let Mercedes go and stood beside Sam.
"Take care of her. Not only for Dianne and I but for Dad." he whispered, patting him on the shoulder for luck.
"Sure thing. Thanks man."
"No problem." Jackson nodded, assuming his position.
"...I am very pleased to announce that you are officially Mr and Mrs Evans. You may now kiss the bride."
Before Sam could do anything, Mercedes grabbed Sam's face and kissed his lips passionately. Sam returned the kiss before pulling away.
He. Felt. Great
"...welcome Mr and Mrs Samuel Ev-ANS!" Puck announced, allowing Sam, who was holding Mercedes bridal style, to get through.
"Thanks for the introduction Puck. Hey everyone, thanks for coming, glad you could make it. Erm...free bar's over there and if there's a fire alarm, just-just go outside. Thanks for coming and have a good time!"
Everything was perfect. At least it was in Mercedes' eyes. She glanced down at the wedding band that joined her left hand and kissed Sam's cheek making him blush.
"Alright you guys, now it's speeches!" Puck announced once again "Um...upon being one of the four best men, I can say...Sam, over time you've become a good friend to me. even through all the shit you went through in high school what with your family moving and everything you've stood by me. And I admire that about you dude. So, good luck man. And Mercedes, what can I say? You're lucky to have her Sam and from experience she'll keep you very busy." Puck grinned, earning a few laughs and an eyeroll from Mercedes.
"Anyway, I just want to wish you the best of luck and I can only think of what any Sam and Mercedes hybrids might look like. Think about it, Sam's mouth and Mercedes' curves, which, by the way, are still more than a Nissan ad. Sam and Mercedes everyone!"
Mercedes was sitting down, chatting to Kurt when Sam came up to her, his hand extended "'Scuse me ma'am but can I have this dance?"
Mercedes looked back at Kurt who was encouraging her. She smiled, taking up his offer.
"And now ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to welcome Mr and Mrs Samuel Evans for the first dance."
Mercedes rested her head on her new husband's chest, gasping softly as she recognised the choice of song.
Looking in your eyes I see a paradise
This world that I found is too good to be true.
Standing here beside you
Want so much to give you
This love in my heart that I'm feeling for you.
Let em say we're crazy
I don't care about that
Put your hand in my hand
Baby
Don't ever look back.
Let the world around us just fall apart
Baby we can make it if we're heart to heart.
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
I'm so glad I found you
I'm not gonna lose you
Whatever it takes I will stay here with you.
Take it to the good times
See it through the bad times
Whatever it takes is what I'm gonna do.
Let them say we're crazy
What do they know?
Put your arms around me
Baby don't ever let go.
Let the world around us just fall apart
Baby we can make it if we're heart to heart.
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers,
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
Nothing's gonna stop us ...
Ooh
All that I need is you
all that I ever need.
And all that I want to do ...
Is hold you forever
Ever and ever!
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers,
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers,
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
And we can build this dream together
Standing strong forever
Nothing's gonna stop us now.
And if this world runs out of lovers,
We'll still have each other.
Nothing's gonna stop us.
Nothing's gonna stop us...
Looking into the eyes of her husband, she realised he was crying.
"I love you" he whispered in her ear "More than you can ever know."