To my lovely beta LadiJ, you are the best! This is all my head cannon. Please excuse any mistakes, and enjoy the ride. The song for this one-shot is "The Day Before You" by Rascal Flatts. This is for krazykay23, it's not the prompt you asked for, that one is next, this one just took over...my bad. But the one for the song you wanted is coming...promise!

I own nothing that is Glee, thank God, cause I know if I did ya'll would hunt me down and beat the shit out of me! I also have no rights to any of the songs mentioned.

The Day Before You

Sam watched as Mercedes walked into the choir room. She hadn't been herself for the last couple of weeks. She was always bubbly and fun to hang out with, full of sass and laughter. But lately she had become quieter and withdrawn. As he thought more on it he realized it had been more than a couple of weeks, it was much longer. He looked over to see Kurt and Tina both looking at her with worry and concern. Something was wrong with his friend and he didn't know what. As his mind wondered what could be wrong, he thought about the pint-sized beauty that had come to mean so much to him. They had known each other since she had moved to Lima in their freshman year. The first time he had seen her he wanted her but she had friend-zoned him. The guys teased him about how he never gave another girl a chance because he was waiting on her. He had dated a lot of girls but nothing special, they weren't her.

Mercedes could feel Sam's eyes on her as she entered the room. She adored the green-eyed blond but she knew he would never look at her. She had watched him date girl after girl and they all looked the same, thin, leggy Cheerios. Mercedes sighed, she was short and curvy, not his type. Taking a seat between Kurt and Tina she gave them a small smile; glancing at Sam she sent him a weak smile and looked away. Kitty was right, he would never want her.

Kurt hugged his friend, when she hurt, he hurt. He didn't know how to fix this for her and it made him angry on her behalf. He knew Sam liked her but she refused to believe him or Tina. They had tried to talk to her but she just smiled at them and thanked them for being her friend. She always pointed out how he had a type and that she didn't fit it. Sometimes he wanted to shake her for being so damn blind. She didn't see what everyone else saw, that Sam was crazy about her.

Tina, bit her lip, it was getting harder and harder for her to not lose her temper with Mercedes. She was moping for no reason, she had a hot guy who wanted her but she was too busy living in the land of denial. Watching as Kurt hugged her she huffed, babying her was the problem. She needed to hear the truth and she was just the one to give it to her.

"Cedes, can you stay for a while after class? I want to talk." Tina was going to have her say.

"Sure, what do you want to talk about?"

"Let's just wait until class is over." Tina knew if she told her, Cedes would bolt. Kurt shot her a glare over Cedes head, Tina smirked, time to pack Cedes bags and move her into the land of reality.

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When the class ended Sam hung around to see if Mercedes was going to leave but she was still with Kurt and Tina. Hearing his name called he turned, Kitty was standing at the door. He frowned; this girl could not get a fucking clue. He had told her he didn't want her, but she kept coming around. Sending a longing looking at Mercedes he walked out.

"What do you want Kitty?" Sam was irritated and didn't try to hide it.

"Sam how about you come over to my house and we can study? My parents won't be there so we'll have the house to ourselves." Kitty fluttered her eyelashes as she stroked his arm.

Sam pushed her hand off his arm, "Listen because this is the last time I'm telling you this. I. DO. NOT. WANT. YOU! Don't come looking for me, don't even speak my name. I will never want you. When a guy tells you he isn't interested leave him the fuck alone. Get it through your head, not every guy wants what's offered to them. If they turn you down then accept it like a lady and walk the fuck away. I've tried to be nice, but you aren't getting it so fuck the dumb shit. Let me break it down to you so you can understand me. I don't want to date you, I don't want you touching me, I don't want you! Stay away from me and leave me the hell alone." Sam walked off, hoping she had heard him this time.

Kitty was embarrassed; she looked around seeing their fellow glee members listening. Turning to walk away she could hear the laughs and comments. Screw Sam Evans, he wasn't the only guy at this school. But she had the last laugh; she had made sure he wouldn't get his precious Mercedes.

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"Well hell, I forgot my books. I'll catch up with you guys later." Sam ran his hand through his hair. Kitty and her bullshit had messed up his good mood. Waving to Finn, Mike and Puck he headed back to the choir room. As he was about to enter he heard Tina talking to Mercedes, then he heard his name mentioned. Maybe if he listened he would find out what was wrong.

"Cedes how long are you going to keep doing this shit? Tina glared at her.

"W-What are you talking about?"

"Tina maybe that's not the way you should-" Kurt shut his mouth at the glare Tina sent him. When she got this way there was no stopping her.

"What I'm talking about is you walking around looking like somebody shot your damn dog. You packing up all your shit and living in the land of denial over Sam. That boy is crazy about you but for some reason you're refusing to admit it. So spill it and I want the real fucking reason. Not this bullshit you've been sprouting."

"What the hell Tina! I've told you the truth. Sam is not interested in me; he likes me as a friend and nothing more. Besides I'm not his type, hello! Remember thin, leggy Cheerios," pointing to herself "short, plump and not a Cheerio."

"I call bullshit. Sam is always around you, that is until you started avoiding him. The boy is practically drooling all the time over your ass and tits. So spin me another story." Tina tapped her foot, she was pissed.

"Tina! I don't think-"

"Kurt, if you're not going to help me get to the bottom of this then shut the hell up. You know there's more to the story then what she's telling us."

Mercedes took a deep breath trying to hang on to her temper. But listening to Tina snap at Kurt her control snapped. "You want to know? I heard Sam say it, ok? I'm not his type."

At their shocked expressions, she could feel all the pain and hurt wash over her again. She remembered overhearing Sam talk to Clare, one of the Cheerios as she was on her way to class.

Sam leaned against the wall, Fuck she had heard him talking to Clare! Suddenly Sam straightened up, she couldn't have heard the complete conversation. If she had she would know that she was his type. While he agreed with Clare that he did date a certain type but that wasn't his preferred type of female. He then proceeded to tell her just what type of woman he liked. He'd taken great delight in letting her know especially since Kitty was standing next to her.

"I heard him agreeing with Clare that he did date a certain type. I didn't stick around to listen I left. Later Kitty saw me crying in the bathroom, she knows I like Sam, she asked me one day after class. I didn't answer her but...she saw me leaving" she shrugged "she knew about the conversation because she was there I just didn't see her. She told me the rest of the conversation, how Sam had said he would never want a woman like me. That if a woman wasn't thin and leggy he didn't want them on his arm."

"And you believed her?" Kurt was stunned, "That bitch lies just because she can open her mouth! I don't believe her Cedes. I've seen the way Sam looks at you. The way he's always eye-fucking you, I'm surprised you're still a virgin!"

Tina laughed at Kurt's comments; she had seen the looks too. "Kurt is telling you the truth Cedes, Kitty wants Sam. Think about it, what's the best way to get rid of your competition? You didn't hear the whole conversation so she could tell you any shit she wanted to and you wouldn't know a damn thing."

"Tina's right, I think you need to stop avoiding Sam and see what happens. Trust us, he wants you."

Mercedes looked at them, "Ok, I'll stop avoiding Sam. But I'm not going to throw myself at him." Feeling her phone vibrate she checked the text, "That's my mom I have to go." Linking arms they left the room.

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Sam was so angry he just wanted to hit something. Kitty lied to Mercedes! She deliberately told her lies to make her think Sam didn't want her, would never want her. He had never put his hands on a female but he'll be damned if he didn't want to choke the shit out of Kitty. Hearing Mercedes say she had to go snapped him out of his thoughts of choking Kitty. Darting around the corner he hid as they walked pass. As they passed him, he saw Tina's head jerk in surprise as she saw him. Sam put a finger to his lips as he shook his head, smiling at her.

Tina was surprised to see Sam, had he heard them talking? Seeing his smile, she smiled back, oh yeah he heard! She winked at him, this should be good.

Letting his eyes linger on Mercedes he thought of how to use this new information he had. She always expressed herself though song, grinning Sam knew just the song to express himself to her. Feeling his phone vibrate he read the text from Tina, asking what was he going to do. Laughing he replied for her to give him two days.

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Sam was nervous as he walked into the choir room. Mercedes was sitting on the front row between Tina and Kurt. Sitting on the other side of Kurt he looked over at Mercedes flashing her a smile, when she smiled back he let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. Today was the day, Mercedes would find out how he felt. Mr. Schue walked in with Rachel yapping at his heels about some shit no one wanted to hear.

Standing up as class was called to order Sam cleared his throat, "Mr. Schue, I have a song I want to sing"

"Of course Sam, go ahead." Mr. Schue took a seat next to Brad.

Rubbing his hands on his jeans he picked up his guitar and a stool. When he placed the stool in front of Mercedes he could see her eyes widen in surprise, he winked at her. Looking around the class as he took a seat he could see Kitty wearing her stank face, fuck her and the horse she rode in on! Tina was doing a little seat dance and Kurt was grinning like a fool. Leaning forward he whispered to Mercedes, "Listen to the words, this is for you." Mercedes mouth dropped open.

I had all but given up on finding
The one that I could fall into
On the day before you
I was ready to settle for
Less than love and not much more
There was no such thing as a dream come true
Oh, but that was all the day before you

Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
And find out this promise is true
I will never have to go back to
The day before you

In your eyes I see forever
Makes me wish that my life never knew
The day before you

Mercedes was gripping Kurt's hand tightly, Sam was singing to her. Sam 'Make Your Panties Melt Off Your Ass' Evans was singing a love song to her. With the first strum of his guitar they had locked eyes and never looked away.

Oh, but Heaven knows those years without you
Were shaping my heart for the that day I found you
If you're the reason for all that I've been through
Then I'm thankful for the day before you

Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
And find out this promise is true
I will never have to go back to
The day before you

Was the last day that I ever needed alone
And I'm never going back
No I'm never going back

Now you're here and everything's changing
Suddenly life means so much
I can't wait to wake up tomorrow
And find out this promise is true
No I'm never going back
I will never have to go back to
The day before you

Sam stared at her as the last notes died away. Standing up he reached for her hand pulling her up. "Mr. Schue, we'll be back." Not waiting for an answer he led her out the room. Walking down the hall away from the room he stopped, stepping into her space he hid a smile as she backed into a locker. Placing a hand on either side of her head, still not saying a word he just looked at her.

Mercedes was nervous; Sam was staring at her and not saying a word. The look in his eyes was so intense she tried to look away but she couldn't. Biting her lip she took a deep breath, they couldn't just stand here; before she could say anything Sam had pulled her to him and she felt his lips on hers. Mercedes melted into him, his body was so hard and it felt so good to be pressed against him.

Why the hell hadn't he done this before? Her lips were so soft and the way her body fit his, like she was made for him. Sliding his tongue over her bottom lip he groaned when she opened her mouth for him. He used his tongue to stroke and taste her, teasing her until they both needed air. Before he could kiss her again she pushed against his chest.

"Sam we need to talk."

"Kiss now, talk later." Sam captured her lips again, coaxing her tongue into his mouth, sucking on it as he deepened the kiss. She was pressed so tight against him that he could feel himself start to harden. Pulling away from her as he broke the kiss he rested his forehead against hers.

"Mercy, all that shit Kitty told you wasn't true. She's been trying to get with me and I told her I didn't want her. She was there when I was talking to Clare but I let them both know that you were my type; that you were who I wanted."

"How did you know? Did Tina or Kurt tell you? Kurt said she lied!" Mercedes was so mad at herself.

"I forgot my books and came back for them; I heard you guys talking. So I eavesdropped." he shrugged, "You were avoiding me, had pushed me away. I needed to know."

Mercedes dropped her head, playing with the bottom of his shirt she looked up at him. "I'm sorry; I should never have believed her."

"Baby you didn't know, you only heard part of a conversation. You know now and if you ever have doubts just let me know. I can't fix what I don't know about, okay?"

Standing on her tiptoes she kissed him, "Okay"

"Mercy, will you be my girlfriend? Baby I promise to do everything I can to make you happy."

Mercedes looked into his eyes, "Yes Sam, I would love to be your girlfriend."

"Thank you baby, you won't regret giving me a chance."

Kissing her deeply he was so glad that Kitty had pissed him off to the point he had left his books. Otherwise he wouldn't have the woman of his dreams in his arms.

No I'm never going back; I will never have to go back to the day before you!

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A/N I hope you enjoyed the crazy stuff going on in my head, mega hugs and blessings to all!

Zee

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