The Laws Of Love Chapter 17: Jealous, a glee fanfic

DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN GLEE NOR ANYTHING ELSE.

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Mercedes sat the last of the food down on the table in the living room. Sam and Madison were coming over tonight for movie night. Since the new year, Mercedes hasn't seen much of Madison because of all the drama and work that been going on. It was going to be nice to sit down and have some time with her. She stood back and looked at all the snacks she had made, "Lord." She giggled as she took in everything. She pulled her phone from out her house coat pocket, seeing she had a text from Maverick letting her know that he was getting out of therapy and was going to be a little late because of traffic. She grabbed one of the m&m's and place it in her mouth just as the doorbell rang. She dimmed the lights as she walked towards the door.

Madison stood on the other side patiently waiting for Mercedes to open the door. The tip of her nose was red from the coldness outside. She had her blanket rolled and tuck underneath her arm as she bounced on her toes. She missed her mama so much and she couldn't wait to see her. Seeing the door open she let out a loud squeal as she ran to her, "Mama." She dropped her things down in process as she wrapped her arms around Mercedes's waist.

Mercedes smiled as she picked her up with a slight grunt, "You're getting heavy baby girl." She laughed as she kissed her cheek.

Madison giggled softly, "I've been eating some really good food."

Sam chuckled as he leaned against the doorframe.

Mercedes laughed out loud at her, "Oh my god." She pinched her cheek as she sat her back on the floor. She leaned over and gave Sam a quick peck on the lips, moving aside so that he could enter.

Madison looked around the house, "Where's Maverick?"

"He's running a little late but he's coming." She smiled at the younger girl, "How about we go to the living room. I have a surprise for both of you."

Madison and Sam eyes brightened as they looked at each other. They grabbed their stuff and headed towards the living, stopping as they saw the set up.

"Wow.." They said in unison. Mercedes had went all out for the night. She had different types of candies, marshmallow carmel popcorn, regular buttery popcorn, homemade mini pizza roll ups and drinks.

"I'm in absolute heaven." Sam said as he looked at her.

Madison nodded her head, "Me too."

"Glad you guys like it." She said as she plopped down on the couch with a smile.

Madison walked over to the couch and sat beside her, sliding off her boots, she stacked them neatly underneath the table.

Sam followed behind them, removing his jacket and hanging it on the rack. He walked over and sat on the other side of Mercedes, resting his arm on the back of the seat, "What are we watching?"

Mercedes grabbed the set of DVDs off the table and gave it to him, "All of these." She then proceeded to grab a pack of sour patch kids from the table.

Madison did the same and got her water also. She got back on the couch and cuddled into Mercedes's side, grabbing her light blue blanket with her.

Maverick sat on the bench in the park as he waited for Brent. They had a lot to talk about with such a little amount of time. He looked up when heard footsteps crunching against the leaves, "Hey."

"Hey.." Brent said quietly as he stood in front of him, "You wanted to talk, lets talk."

Maverick wasn't surprised that he was acting like this. He was wrong for what he did and he couldn't apologize for it enough, "I'm sorry.."

Brent scoffed as he looked away from him. He was hurt like hell.

Maverick bit down on his lip, "Brent..I can't do this anymore. I just can't. I...I love you so much but I can't.." He drifted off as he looked at him.

"Why? Is it because of Kelsey? Or is it because you can't come to terms that you're gay Maverick?" Brent said loudly before his voice started to waiver off, "We've been best friends since forever but we have been together secretly for a year. Why couldn't you just tell me this earlier if you wasn't sure? Before I got too invested in my feelings for you.." He felt a tear slide down his face.

Maverick felt like a complete ass. He didn't know how to feel. Yes, that's what he has been hiding for the last year. He was gay. Or was he? He didn't know, he just felt confused. He thought if he could kiss Kelsey, it would make him feel different but it didn't. That's why Brent was pissed at him..because of the kiss. He looked up and saw that he was walking away, he jumped off the table quickly and ran behind him, "Brent wait...please wait." He caught his arm, only to have it shrugged harshly away from him.

"Don't touch me." He looked at him with hurt and anger present in his eyes, he turned around and started back walking to his car.

Maverick bit down harshly on his bottom lip before he followed him to his car. He didn't know what to do. Before Brent could open the door, he place his hand over it, "You're not leaving. We are going to talk about this."

"Talk about what Maverick? The fact that you don't know what you're going to do?"

Maverick let his head hang low, "I don't know..I love you but I just don't know if I can be..."

"Then let me go." He cut him off from, knowing what he was about to say, "We can still be friends, that'll never change. I'll just have to find someone who knows what they want and isn't afraid to be with me." Brent said lowly.

Maverick looked at him with jealously evident in his face. He leaned in, letting his lips hover over Brent's, "That's not happening." He closed the gap between them, kissing his lips softly before it turned hungrily.

Brent let his own walls down as he kissed him, moving his mouth along his, "You're not playing fair Mav." He whispered against his lips.

"I never have." Maverick said as he reached for the backdoor handle. Once he grip it, he opened the door and pushed him in. He then got on top on him and closed the door behind him. He leaned down kissing him once again, not wanting to lose that connection even if he was confused.

Brent wrapped his arms around him, pulling him down to deepen the kiss.
He ran his hands down his back before he found the end of his shirt. He tugged at him, removing it from him completely, their conjoined lips never missing a beat. He detached his mouth from his lips and found the column of his neck, leaving multiple purple bruises there. In that moment, he felt all of his sense come back to him. He shook his head as he pushed at his chest, "I can't.."

Maverick let out a sigh as he pulled back, he looked down at him, "I love you."

"I love you too but I can't go on like this." Brent said as he closed his eyes, pushing at his chest again for him to get up.

Maverick nodded as he left a lingering kiss on his lips. He grabbed his shirt and opened the door. He looked at him one last time before he headed towards his car. He knew his mom was going to be pissed at him for being late but he had to handle this.

Mercedes looked at her watch for the third time since the second movie started. It was passed seven and Maverick was suppose to be home at six. She looked down and saw Madison laying down on the pallet with a small bowl of popcorn watching the movie intensely. She looked over and saw Reece sitting next to the girl, watching her with so much interest. She was glad that she could help Madison calm her fear with dogs. Hearing the front door open, she removed herself from Sam and headed towards the door, "You're late."

Maverick sighed, "I'm sorry..the traffic was very heavy." He lied as he looked at her.

Mercedes squinted her eyes, "Stop lying." She raised her brow when she notice something, "This is your warning..don't be late again." She turned to the living room with a smirk, "And by the way, you did a really horrible job at trying to cover those hickies up."

Macerick's eyes went wide. He ran to the mirror and pulled down his shirt, "Dammit." He grabbed his bag and ran up the stairs to take a shower.

Mercedes plopped by down on the couch by Sam, smiling when he pulled her close, "He almost had sex." She whispered.

"How the hell do you know?" He asked quietly.

"A mother knows." She cuddled up into his side.

Madison yawned as she laid her head down on the pillow, mumbling softly to herself. She huffed as her eyes started to flutter close, "I can't hang daddy, I can't hang."

Sam laughed at her, "It's okay sweetheart."

"Good.." She whispered as she closed her eyes.

"She's such an early bird Sam." Mercedes smiled down at her.

"She gets that from me." Sam said as he dazed at his sleeping daughter, "When I was little, my mom said that I use to come home after school, do my homework, eat, take a bath and go straight to sleep at six."

Mercedes giggled, "I can imagine a young you doing that." She kissed his lips.

Sam laughed quietly, accepting the kiss with a warm smile. He looked over and saw Maverick coming in, "Hey Maverick."

"Hey Sam." He smiled at the older man. He looked down and saw Madison on the floor sleep, bending down to give her a kiss on the cheek. He rubbed Reece's head as he stood up, "What are we watching?"

"The Fox and The Hound." Mercedes told him as she grabbed a bowl of popcorn and handed it to him.

"Thank you." He grabbed the bowl and turned his attention to the TV. After a few minutes, he decided to asked the question that has been on his mind lately, "When did you two know you were in love?"

Sam and Mercedes looked at each other and then looked at him.

Sam cleared his throat, "Well, I knew when I saw how she treated Madison with so much care and love." He intertwine their fingers together, "She didn't run away because of all the baggage I had." He looked at Mercedes, "She loved me for me and didn't judge me on my past."

Mercedes smiled shyly, "I knew I loved him when we were at the fair." She raised their hands and kissed them, "And anybody that can love me and my son, is a winner in my books."

Maverick couldn't help but smile at them. He could tell that they were very much in love and he hoped that one day, he could have a relationship like that. He thought about everything that happen with Brent and the truth was..he was just confused. Of course he admitted he loved him but what kind of love was it? He looked over at his mom debating if he should tell her or not, "That's amazing."

Mercedes took him in, "You know you can to talk to me about anything right?"

Maverick shook his head, "Of course." He smiled at her as he stood up, "I'm going to go to the kitchen real quick."

Sam and Mercedes watched as he left.

Mercedes let out a grunt, "He's not telling me something and it's bothering me."

"Don't push baby." Sam kissed the side of her face, "He'll talk when he's ready."

"I hope so." Mercedes breathe out as she looked at the movie again.

Maverick slid his things into his locker as the bell sounded. They were started baseball practice a little earlier this year and he had to stay after school. Closing his locker, he turned and was met by the most beautiful smile ever, "Hey Kelsey."

"Hey." She smiled at him, pulling her book bag strap on her shoulder, "How are you?"

"I'm doing better." He said truthfully as he looked at her.

Kelsey nodded as she placed a piece of hair behind her ear, "That's really good." She sent a small smile his way, "I don't mean to hold you up but there's this open mic night tonight and I wanted to invite you and your mom. It's going to be a lot of fun, you should come."

"That's sounds nice Kels, thanks." He smiled at her.

"You're welcome." She leaned in and gave him a hug, pulling back a little she stared at him for a minute, just taking him in to see if he was really okay.

Maverick rolled his eyes. He knew she was checking to see if she was really okay, "I'm fine Kels.."

Kelsey nodded, "I'll text you the address." She waved as she turned and walked away biting on her lip.

Maverick grabbed his bag and headed out to the locker room. Once he got changed into his practice gear, he headed out to the field. He swung on the pole into the dugout, immediately stopping when he saw Brent grabbing a bat. He didn't know whether to speak to him or not.

Brent grabbed his helmet and bat off the bench, seeing Maverick enter he rolled his eyes and walked toward the field. He made sure he bumped against him hard before he left.

Maverick flinched slightly at the contact. He knew this was going to happen. Now he had to worry about his safety as they practice. Hearing the coach calling for them to come onto the field. Maverick headed up the mound, placing his glove on as he walked. He looked just in time to see Brent was up first. He turned his hat backwards, tossing the ball in and out of his hand as he waited for the right signal for the play. He looked at Brent who had a mischievous look in face. He knew him very well and he knew that he was up to no good. He positioned himself to throw the ball and when he did, he immediately regretted it.

Brent set himself up so that he could hit the ball right in between Maverick's leg. He smirked when he kneeled to the ground, "Sorry Coach, I didn't mean to take out your pitcher."

Maverick looked up at him angry, "What the hell Brent?" He stood up form the ground grunting.

"It was a mistake, I seem to be making a lot of those these days." He looked at him dead in the eyes.

Maverick stared at him intently, he was going to say something before the coach yelled and told them to try it again. He snatched his glove up from the ground and headed back to the mound. This was going to be a long day.

Mercedes held on to Sam's arm as the walked to the outside part of the café. He had dropped Madison off at his parents and they headed straight to the place. Maverick had told them that he was going to meet them there.

"Ms. Jones." Kelsey came up to her and gave her hug, "I'm glad you could make it."

"Thank you for the invite sweetheart." She smiled at the young girl.

"Anytime." Kelsey held her hand out for Sam to shake, "Thank you for coming also Mr. Evans."

"It's my pleasure." He shook her hand with a smile.

"There's table already ready for y'all if you want to sit." She said as she pointed to the area.

"Thank you so much Kelsey." Mercedes said.

"No problem, I'm just going to wait for Maverick outside. He said he was running a little late." She excused herself.

Sam looked at the girl, looking back at Mercedes with a raised brow, "She has a crush on him."

"She always have." Mercedes said as she grabbed Sam's hand and led him to the table. She thanked him when he pulled the comfy chair out for her. The waiter came and took the drink order just as Maverick walked in.

"Sorry I'm late..I was really in traffic this time." He smiled at his mother, giving her a kiss on the cheek. He walked over and shook Sam's hand. He pulled out a chair for Kelsey and then sat by his mother. He thanked the waiter when he came back and got them some drinks, "So Sam..today Madison and I had the most serious conversation ever." He laughed as he thought about what happen.

"What did you two talk about?"

"Well, today's activity was to draw something that makes you happy. So when I was helping her, somehow, I really don't know how but we got on the conversation about babies." He looked at them to try to gauge their reaction, "She said and I quote, 'I wonder if mama and daddy will give us a sister or a brother soon.'"

Mercedes looked at him wide eyed, "How.."

"Well.." Sam started with a happy look on his face, "I'll leave that decision up to your mother..but I'm down for whatever."

The whole table grew in laughter. Mercedes felt her face heat up, "We'll see." She said as she kissed Sam's cheek lovingly.

Maverick smiled at them, looking at Kelsey, "You look really pretty tonight."

"Thanks Maverick." She smiled softly at him, she was about to ask him something but a familiar face caught her eye, "Hey there's Brent."

Maverick smiled started to instantly fade when he saw Brent come in. And he was with someone.

Brent thanked the hostess as she led him and his friend to a table. He almost stopped in his tracks when he saw Maverick and Kelsey. He plastered on a smile as he walked over to the table with a smirk, "You still got it Ms. Jones."

Mercedes rolled her eyes at him, letting out a small chuckle, "Hello to you too, Brent."

Brent smiled at her, he let his eyes drift to Sam, "Hope you're treating my lady right Mr. Evans..would hate to have to hurt you."

Sam laughed at him, internally rolling his eyes at the kid, "Like the queen she is." He winked at Mercedes, holding her hand tightly.

Brent cleared his throat, "Nice you see you Kelsey.."

"You too Brent." She smiled at him.

Brent purposely ignored Maverick, which Sam and Mercedes took notice of. He turned to his date, "This is my friend Christopher, he's in town for awhile and I thought I would show him around."

"It's nice to meet y'all." He said with pearly white smile.

"Let me guess..you're from Kentucky?" Sam smirked when he nodded, "I can detect accents really well."

Chris laughed at him, "Yes sir and you must be from Tennessee? Am I right?"

Sam lifted his beer up to him with a nod, "I like this kid."

"Me too." Mercedes and Kelsey said as they stared at the boy with so much interest.

Maverick side eyed them hard. He looked at Brent, who was totally ignoring him, "Enjoy the night. It was nice meeting you, Chris."

"No..stay, we have plenty of room." Mercedes offered as she gestured to two empty seats. She stopped Brent before he could object, "You're not intruding." She smiled as they took the seats, "So how do you two know each other?"

"Chris and I met a couple of years ago when we attended a baseball camp together." Brent said, "And we see each other every summer when I go out and visit my grandma in Alabama."

Maverick gritted his teeth together. He have never heard of this Chris dude up until now. Why didn't he tell me about him?

"That's sweet." Kelsey said as she looked between the two.

"Brent is a very close friend of mine..I wouldn't trade him in for anything." Chris smiled as he bumped shoulders with him.

Maverick felt his anger starting to rise. He was livid. Where the hell did this dude even come from? He thanked the heavens above when the announcer came on and started the show.

Sam sat back and looked at Maverick. He could tell that he was angry. He leaned down to Mercedes ear, "He's jealous."

"Mhm." Mercedes whispered as she saw her son shooting glared towards Brent and Chris, "Totally jealous."

After a few performances later, the mic was officially open for anyone to sing. Maverick decided to bite the bullet and go up there. This gave him a chance to express how he's feeling. He scooted back in his chair back and stood up.

Mercedes looked at him with a smile. Maverick was about to go up there and sing his heart out. And that was another thing she loved about her son, the boy could sang.

He walked up to the mic confidently, tapping it a little, "Hey..my name is Maverick and I'm going to sing you guys a little song. Hope you enjoy." He went over to the people to let them know what he was singing. He got back up at to mic, gripping it softly as he began to sing on beat.

I don't like the way he's looking at you

Maverick pointedly looked over in Chris direction then briefly over to Brent's.

I'm starting to think you want him too
Am I crazy, have I lost ya?
Even though I know you love me, can't help it

Brent folded his arms over his chest as he glared at his ex.

Sam placed his arm around Mercedes chair, his foot tapping to the beat. He looked over at Mercedes with a smirk on his face.

I turn my cheer music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm getting red in the face
You can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous

Mercedes mouth dropped as she looked on. Holy shit. Her eyes danced between her son and Brent.

'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why
I still get jealous

I wish you didn't have to post it all
I wish you'd save a little bit just for me

Maverick eyes stayed connected to Brent's the whole time. He wanted him to know every emotion that he was feeling.

Protective or possessive, yeah
Call it passive or aggressive

'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why
I still get jealous

You're the only one invited
I said there's no one else for you
'Cause you know I get excited, yeah
When you get jealous too

Kelsey was nodding along to the music. She wasn't stupid. She been knew Maverick and Brent had a thing going on, probably before they even knew it.

I turn my cheer music up
And I'm puffing my chest
I'm turning red in the face
You can call me obsessed
It's not your fault that they hover
I mean no disrespect
It's my right to be hellish
I still get jealous

The crowd was so into the performance. They were clapping along and cheering him on.

'Cause you're too sexy, beautiful
And everybody wants a taste
That's why
I still get jealous

Oh
I still get jealous
Oh
I still get jealous

Maverick ended to note perfectly as he looked at Brent. If he was sure about one thing tonight..he knew what he wanted. He thanked the crowd when they started clapping for him.

Brent clapped slowly. He had to admit he did good but he could do better. Since he was putting how he was feeling out there, he might as well do the same. He stood up from his chair and headed to the stage.

Mercedes watched as Brent walked up to the stage, "Oh lord. Everybody's getting their feelings out I suppose." She said as she leaned against Sam's shoulder, smiling when she saw Maverick come back, "You did good baby."

"Thanks mama." He sent a smile her way before he turned his attention back to the stage.

"Hi..I'm Brent and I'm going to share a song with you. I recently went through a breakup. I've been dating this person for a year.." He said as he glanced at Maverick briefly, "Guess it wasn't meant to be but this song explains everything." He smiled when they clapped for him. He rocked softly to the beat.

You and me, we made a vow
For better or for worse
I can't believe you let me down
But the proof's in the way it hurts

For months on end I've had my doubts
Denying every tear
I wish this would be over now
But I know that I still need you here

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

He looked from Maverick to Kelsey.

Maverick tucked in his lips as he took his eyes off of him. Every single lyric struck something inside of him. Now he knew how he felt.

You've been so unavailable
Now sadly I know why
Your heart is unobtainable
Even though Lord knows you kept mine

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

Sam held Mercedes closely, pressing a kiss against her temple.

I have loved you for many years
Maybe I am just not enough
You've made me realize my deepest fear
By lying and tearing us up

Brent's eyes we're glistening with tears but he refused to let them fall.

You say I'm crazy
'Cause you don't think I know what you've done
But when you call me baby
I know I'm not the only one

I know I'm not the only one
I know I'm not the only one
And I know...
I know I'm not the only one

Brent ended on a perfect note. He thanked the crowd as they started clapping for him. He distinctively wiped his face as he walked back to the table.

Chris stood with a smile, "That was amazing. I didn't even know you could sing." He said as he hugged him.

Maverick felt the pain of jealously ripping through his chest. He didn't like this dude one bit.

Brent laughed as he hugged him back, "Everyone has their secrets."

Mercedes nodded, "That's true."

Kelsey smiled, "How about you Ms. Jones? Are you going to sing us something with your amazing voice."

Sam head snapped towards Mercedes, "You can sing?"

"Oh can she.." Maverick said with a smile, "She has the most amazing voice ever."

"Stop.." Mercedes said as she started to blush.

"I have to hear it now." Sam said, giving her the hurt puppy look.

Mercedes rolled her eyes, "Maybe next time." She chuckled when they all let out a groan, "Next time, I promise." She turned her head back to the stage for the next performance.

Brent excused himself to go the restroom.

Maverick needed to talk to him, so he waited a couple minutes before he got and went after him. When he opened the door, he saw that no one else was in there so he locked it.

Brent looked up when he heard the clicking on the door. He rolled his eyes seeing that it was him. Choosing to ignore him further, he grabbed a paper towel and dried his hands.

Maverick leaned against the door looking at him, "Are you just going to ignore me?" When he didn't say anything, Maverick let out an angry sigh, "Why would you even bring him here? Who the hell is he anyways?"

"I'm sorry but what I do with my life..is not your concern." He threw the paper towel away and stood in front of him, "Now can you please move."

"No..I'm not moving until to tell me why."

"I don't have to tell you a damn thing Maverick. You don't see me going around asking you why you're with Kelsey tonight."

"I'm not with her. She invited me and I came." He told him honestly.

"Whatever, just open the fucking door." Brent said angrily.

"No." He stalked towards him, taking in his angry features.

Brent pushed him against the door, "Open the damn door Mav or I swear to god I'll scream."

Maverick smirked at him, "Scream then..I dare you too." When he opened his mouth, Maverick slammed his onto his, muffling the noise by kissing him.

Brent tried to push him off but he was getting weaker and weaker by the moment. He didn't know how he managed to do this to him.

Maverick detached his mouth from his, "You're mine and only mines." He declared as he moved his mouth along his jawline, making his way toward his neck, "So you can tell your little friend to back off."

"Fuck you Maverick." Brent said as he pushed him off.

"You will be doing that soon." He smiled at him before he unlocked the door and stepped aside.

Brent breath was rigid, he looked at him with anger in his eyes before he walked out the bathroom.

Maverick looked at his retrieving form with a proud smirk on his face. This was all out war and he was ready for this battle.

A/N. I bet you thought Brent was straight because of all the comments he made towards Mercedes. Be honest, I know you did lol. And we have also learned that Maverick's ass is very possessive lmao. Samcedes will be swinging in full force next chapter, something BIG happens between them so stay tuned. :)