DISCLAIMER:I DO NOT OWN GLEE NOR ANYTHING ELSE
MEGAN TYLER-ASHLEY JONES
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Maverick sat outside of the house on the steps contemplating on what he was going to say to Brent or if he was going to say anything. He had text him this morning telling him to come over to the house so they could talk but in all honesty, he really didn't want to talk to him.
Mercedes opened up the front door and leaned against it, "You going to be okay baby?"
Maverick turned around and gave her a small smile, "I'll be okay."
"I'm inside if you need me." She walked over and kissed his forehead, "Love you." She smiled before she headed back into the house.
Maverick closed his eyes as he felt her kiss him, "Love you too." He watched as she walked back into the house, closing the front door behind her. He turned back around just to see Brent pulling up in his car. Sighing, he stood up from the steps and headed halfway down the driveway.
Brent bit down on his lip as he opened his car door. He hasn't talked to Maverick since the day he was at his house. He knew what he did was so wrong and he couldn't change the past but he was hoping that he could give him another chance because he really did love Maverick. Walking up the driveway, stopping shortly to leave a gap between them, "Hey."
"I'm not going to keep you long.." Maverick said in a curt tone, not bothering to greet him in any kind of way, "I've been thinking a lot since last week and I'm not going to lie to you..you hurt me Brent, like really hurt me."
"I know Maverick and I can't apologize enough for it."
Maverick shook his head, stepping back away from him some more, "I told you everything Brent. Everything. You knew what I was going through and I trusted you with my heart. I loved you so much, I really did but this..I can't get over. Hopefully we can be friends down the line but as for a relationship..I'm done."
Brent felt his tears resurface in his eyes. That was the last thing he wanted to hear coming out of his mouth, looking at him, he tried to speak but nothing would come out. He let out a sharp breath, his face was bright red as he tried to hold in a sob. He knew this was all his fault. Why did he have to be so dumb?, "I'm so sorry for hurting you Mav. You don't know how badly I am but please don't do this." He whispered as he looked at him.
Maverick face was straight and free of tears. He was done crying, done feeling weak, done feeling like he didn't deserve happiness when he knew he did. He looked over at him, feeling his heart literally breaking in front of him. Of course he loved him, but he hurt him. A year. A year he had been having sex with someone else and he thought he was going to apologize for it?
Brent bottom lip quivered as he looked down at the ground. Not only was he losing his relationship, he was losing his best friend, "I love you and I'm so sorry." He walked up to him, grateful he didn't step back, pressing a small but quick kiss on his lips. He pulled back and walked back to his car.
Maverick stared directly at him as he felt his lips against his in a short kiss. Looking at his retrieving form, he turned around letting out a sigh as he walked back up the steps to the house. Opening the door, he walked through, closing it back behind him. He stuffed his hands in his pockets as he walked towards the back of the house, he saw he mother in the room beside his on the piano, he walked in and sat by her.
Mercedes hummed as she played the keys, seeing her son come in she gave him a soft smile before she began sing.
He could be a sinner, or a gentleman
He could be a preacher when your soul is damned
He could be a lawyer on a witness stand
But he'll never love you like I can, can
Maverick smiled as he watched her. Finding his positions on piano, he started to play as he sung the next part.
He could be a stranger you gave a second glance
He could be a trophy of a one night stand
He could have your humour, but I don't understand
'Cause he'll never love you like I can, can, can
Mercedes looked at him as they sung and played the next part together.
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can
Sam had just hit the bottom step when he heard singing coming from the back. Curiosity taking over him, he headed to the back, getting greeted by a beautiful scene in front of him.
A chance encounter of circumstance
Maybe he's a mantra keeps your mind entranced
He could be the silence in this mayhem, but then again
He'll never love you like I can, can, can
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
Mercedes let Maverick sing the next four verses as she played the keys lightly.
We both have demons, that we can't stand
I love your demons, like devils can
If you're self-seeking an honest man
Then stop deceiving,
Lord, please
Why are you looking down all the wrong roads?
When mine is the heart and the salt of the soul
There may be lovers who hold out their hands
But they'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
They'll never love you like I can, can, can
Mercedes sang the last part to him lowly, removing her hands from the piano, she wrapped her arms around him, "Everything's going to be okay."
Maverick nodded as he hugged her back tightly, "I know." He laid his head down on her shoulder.
Mercedes rubbed his back, looking over his shoulder at Sam, who was leaning against the doorframe, "Hey."
"I didn't mean to interrupt." Sam said as he came into the room.
"You didn't." Maverick said with a smile before he slid off the bench, "I'm going to go get ready for community service."
"Okay sweetheart." Mercedes said as she got up also.
Sam patted his shoulder as he walked by, looking back at Mercedes, "How is he?"
Mercedes shrugged as she wrapped her arms around his waist, "I think he's more pissed off than hurt."
"Even though I don't know Brent that well, I really can't believe he would do something like that to him."
"They've been best friends for years Sam. I can honestly say I didn't see this coming from him at all. Is it bad that I want to strangle the living shit out of him for hurting my baby? Or better yet, get someone else to do it because I know people.." Mercedes spatted out angrily.
Sam chuckled as he rubbed her back, "Baby, you don't mean that and if you do..just please don't."
"He hurt my baby Sam." She pouted as she looked up at him through her lashes.
"I know babe but strangling him will not solve anything." Sam laughed at her.
Mercedes blew out a breath as she looked at the floor, "I know.."
Sam smiled as he kissed her forehead, moving his hands to the front of her small but very noticeable bump, "I'll spend some time with him this weekend. It's going to be okay..I promise."
"Yeah you're right.." Mercedes smiled as she felt his hands on her stomach, "On a happier note, how do you feel about having twins, Mr. Evans?"
"Very excited." He snuggled against the side her face, kissing her lips softly, "Double trouble is about to be happening."
Mercedes giggled as she nodded, "Oh yeah.." She smiled up at him, "We should have a little housewarming party with our family and friends. Show them our new home and tell them the news."
"That sounds like a good idea." He kissed her cheek with a smile on his face, pulling her towards the living room so they could make some phone calls.
Mercedes stood inside her office with her shirt raised, examining her stomach in the mirror. She couldn't believe that she has grown overnight. She guessed it was expected since she was carrying two babies. Letting down her shirt with a huff, she turned and walked back into her office and sat down in her chair. She had decided to come in for a few hours to catch up on some paperwork. Laura took a small liking to the new prosecutor and she decided to give her a chance. Hearing someone knock on her door, "Come in."
Lindsey turned the knob with a smile, "Hey, I know the phones are down but you have a Mrs. Tyler here to see you."
Mercedes sighed as she looked at her, "Send her in."
Lindsey nodded as she step aside, letting the woman through.
"Hello Mercedes." She smiled faintly as she held a box in her arms.
"Megan, hi." She nodded with a small smile, gesturing to a seat in front her desk, "Have a seat."
"Thank you." The blonde said as she sat down in the chair, looking up at her, "I'm sorry I have to bother you at work but I didn't have another way to give this to you. Maverick is not answering Brent's calls so he ask me to bring some of his things back to you."
"Um..yeah of course." Mercedes stood up and walked around her to grab the box.
"I don't know what happened between them Mercedes." She said sadly as she handed her his things.
"Well..I'm sure if your son wants to tell you he will." She didn't mean for her tone to sound so harsh. She sighed as she sat the box on her desk, running her hands through her hair, "I'm sorry."
"No..it's okay." Megan said dismissively, "I just want to know what's going on."
"Brent cheated on Maverick for a year, Megan. He lied and deceived my son for a damn year. That's what happened."
Megan mouthed opened and closed repeatedly. She couldn't believe that her son would do something like that to Maverick. He was head over heels in love with the younger boy, "I..I can't believe he would do something like that."
"I didn't either. After everything he has been through and Brent knew this but he still finds a way to bring more heartbreak to my baby. " Mercedes sighed as she looked at her, crossing her arms over her chest, "Look Meg..I know we've have know each for years and we became close because of the boys but I don't want us to be put into an awkward position because of it."
"Yeah I understand." She said dazedly as she was still trying to comprehend what her son did. She stood up from the seat and looked at Mercedes, "I'm sorry about all of this..really I am. I don't want us to be in any awkward position so I'll keep my distance and tell Brent to do the same until every thing simmers down."
"That sounds like a good idea." Mercedes breathed out as she sat down in the chair.
Megan nodded as she grabbed her purse, "Congratulations on the engagement and pregnancy. You deserve every wonderful thing that comes to you Mercedes." She smiled as she walked out the door, plotting to have a major talk with her son.
Sam smiled down at Madison as she helped him with his hair. Today they were having a housewarming party with their close friends and family.
"Be still." She with a huff when she felt him move.
"Sorry." Sam pouted as he looked at her.
Madison giggled at his pout as she brushed his bang back, looking over his shoulder, she smiled when she saw Maverick standing in the doorway, "You want me to do yours to?"
"Do I have I pay?" Maverick asked with a smile as he walked further into the bedroom, sitting down on the bed.
Madison tapped her chin as she looked at him. After a moment of thought, she shook her head, "No."
Sam chuckled as he looked at her, "Took you a long time to answer."
"Hush up daddy." She smiled as she gave his hair one finally brush before she slid down off the dresser, bouncing on her toes as she waited for his approval.
Sam looked in the mirror and had to admit he was shocked. His hair looked like he had done by Stacey or better yet a professional, "You did an amazing job Muffin..seriously."
"Thank you daddy." She smiled brightly before she trotted off to her room to get ready.
"What about me?" Maverick called after her.
"Your hair looks fine to me." She called out before she closed her door.
Sam laughed as he looked at Maverick, "Can't help but love her."
"Yeah.." Maverick smiled as he turned back towards Sam, "I got your text, what's up?"
"A couple of things actually." Sam said as he sat beside him on the bed, "First..how are you doing?"
"Surprisingly better. I think I have learned a lot about myself in the last week than I've ever have."
"That's a good thing too." Sam said with a smile as he looked at him, "So I didn't know what you were doing this month but I wanted to ask you something. There is this BBQ at the firm in two weeks and I would like it if you would come. Your mom and Madison already agreed and think this would be good for us to do something together as a family."
"That sounds good to me. I don't have anything else going in beside community service."
"Good. It should be fun. Family and friends getting together for a day of fun. Although we have to keep all sharp items away from your mom so doesn't stab Michael Andrews." Sam chuckled as he stood up.
Maverick doubled over in laughter, "Yeah..we really need to keep an eye on her." He smiled as he followed Sam downstairs to set up for the party.
The housewarming party was going great just like they all planned it to. Mercedes parents couldn't make it but her siblings were there so were the Evans, and a couple of their close friends.
"This house is really nice Mercedes." Quinn said as she sat in the kitchen with the girls.
"Thanks Quinny." She smiled as she fixed herself a plate.
Santana smiled at her friend. She was practically glowing and she had to admit, she love it and that she was wrong for what she said a couple of months ago about her and Sam moving too fast.
"How are you and baby Evans doing?" Alyssa asked as she held Carson in her arms.
"We're doing really good." Mercedes smiled at them, not trying to let her secret out. Her and Sam were going to tell everyone later on that they expecting not only one baby but two.
"Are you excited?" Brittany asked with a smile as she sat by Santana and Tina.
"I am you guys. I never expected everything to happen all at once but I'm happy it did." Mercedes smiled at her friends.
"That's so sweet." Lindsey squealed.
"It really is. I'm so happy that you have found someone Mercedes." Zoe said with a smile.
"I am too." Mercedes placed a stuffed mushroom in her mouth just as Sam came in view.
"Excuse me ladies but can I steal my beautiful fiancée away for a second please?"
"Sure thing trout." Santana said with a smirk as she walked towards the backyard where everyone else were, the rest of the girls soon following behind her.
She grabbed her plate and followed behind him as he led her to the kitchen table, stuffing another mushroom in her mouth, she looked at him in concern, "What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I was just checking up and see if you were okay." Sam said with a smile.
"I'm fine." She smiled as she leaned over and gave him a quick kiss, "Very hungry but I'm okay." She picked up a sliced mango and placed it in her mouth, "I might eat the whole refrigerator out."
Sam threw his head back in laughter, "Oh god..it's starting already."
"Don't judge." Mercedes said with her mouth full, sending him a playful glare.
"I wouldn't if I tried." Sam smiled as he stood up, leaving a kiss on her cheek.
"Good." She swallowed as she stood up, throwing her plate in the garbage, "Because I'd hate to see you sleeping on the couch."
Sam chuckled as he slid his fingers through hers as they walked to the backyard.
Mercedes leaned against him as they walked to the patio, smiling at their family and friends as they all were engaging into casual conversations. Mercedes cleared her throat, trying to get everyone's attention. When the chatter settled down, she smiled, "I just want to thank you all for coming, it means a lot to us."
"Yeah, it really does. You guys are awesome and we appreciate the gifts for the house and the early gifts for the babies." Sam smirked as he looked over at Mercedes, causing everyone to look at them confusedly.
"Babies?" They all said in unison.
Sam and Mercedes nodded, hoping that they would catch on.
"Hold on.." Luke said as he stood up from his seat, "You are having twins?"
"Yes." Mercedes smiled as she kissed Sam's cheek.
"Congratulations you guys." Stacey came up and hugged them both around their neck.
"Thanks Stace." Sam said as he patted her back, smiling at her when she kissed their cheeks, he chuckled when he saw his mom in tears, "Mom.."
"Let me be Sam." She sniffled as she came up and hugged them, "I love y'all so much." She cried softly.
"We love you too Ms. Mary." Mercedes said with a watery smile.
Dwight shook his head at his wife, looking at his son and future daughter in law, "Congrats you guys." He hugged them both tightly.
"Thank you Pops." Sam smiled at the older man.
They smiled at them before they moved aside to let everyone else congratulate them.
Mercedes wiped a stray tear the fell from her eye as she hugged everyone, "Thanks everyone.."
"Speaking of kids..where's Maverick and Madison?" Puck asked as he took noticed that the duo was nowhere in sight.
"They went to go pick up some ice cream..and pickles." Mercedes murmured the last part quietly.
Sam laughed as he heard what she said, kissing her forehead, he wrapped his arms around her waist with a smile, "I love you."
Mercedes breathe out happily, turning her head to kiss her lips softly, "I love you too."
"Enough with the PDA. Come tell us more about the babies." Brandon said with a smirk.
Mercedes chuckled as she walked over and sat by her brother.
Sam smiled at the scene before him. He was so happy that today turned out to be successful. All the positivity just added on to his excitement about their growing family.
A/N. Happy New Year you guys! I hope you all had an amazing and safe night and I also wish you the very best in 2015. On to the story, Maverick broke up with Brent but it was expected. I for one would not be with someone like that. The question is, will they ever be friends again? All the sweetness of Madison and Samcedes in this chapter was of course adorable. The picnic will be happening in the next chapter and lets just say..it's going to be interesting. :)