A/N ~ Hey guys, me again. This is a one shot written for The Twelve days of Samcedes / Samcedes Christmas Week on Tumblr. I hope you enjoy it. As usual I don't own shit I just like playing with them. This is un-betaed so any mistakes are mine and mine alone. Sorry about that.

My Only Wish For Christmas

Mercy sat looking out the window of the plane. Her gaze was thoughtful and a little troubled. She was going back to Lima, Ohio. She hadn't been back in almost a year. A year in which she hadn't seen Sam. They had talked, Skyped and texted but nothing face to face. There in lay the problem. How was she supposed to act when she saw him? There had been no real reason to break up with him. She had listened to Rachel, Kurt and Brittney. She gave a bitter laugh, how the hell did she take advice from a girl who swore her cat was English Royalty?

Her mind wandered back to that day when she had told Sam they had to break up. He had argued with her and she refused to budge. Her mind filled with all the reasons that her friends had given her. What a load of crap that was. That was the past and now...well let's just say things had taken a turn, something she should have seen. Tina had been home and told her that Rachel was making a play for Sam. So far Sam hadn't taken the bait. In fact he hadn't dated anyone. For a man that loved to be in a relationship that said a lot.

The last time they had seen each other he had tried to convince her to give them another try. Again she had refused. But time and a long honest talk with her mother had cleared up a lot of her foolish thoughts. Mercedes shook her head, how had she been so stupid? She was an intelligent woman or so she liked to think. So how did she let someone else talk her out of her happy ending? The answer was simple she was always looking for a reason for Sam to leave her. Talk about riding the fool's train. Hell at the moment she was the damn conductor.

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Tina met her at the airport, giving her friend a hard hug and squealing in her ear. "Mercy I'm so glad you're home. I've missed you so much!"

Mercedes smiled as she hugged her best friend. "I've missed you too T. How is everything?" And by that question she meant Sam.

Tina grabbed one of her bags. "Sam is still holding out and Rachel is like a damn dog with a bone." She fixed Mercedes with a hard glare. "You need to clean up this mess you made. Sam is miserable and so are you." She shook her head, "I can't believe you listened to those fools. Especially Brittney she talks to a damn cat!"

"I know T, I know. I'm here to get him back and I'll be damned if I let Rachel take one more thing from me. Let's go." Mercedes curled her lip. She loved Sam and he was going to be hers.

"Good, there's a party at Rachel's tonight. I suggest you go and stake your claim. Be bold as hell and look as fine as fuck!" Tina nodded, apparently she had given this some thought. "I think you need to sing for him. A special song."

Mercedes thought for a minute, "You're right. Mercedes Jones is here to get her man! Watch out Sam, I'm coming for you."

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Getting dressed Mercedes looked at herself in the mirror. She had on a red dress that hugged her every curve. The neckline showed enough cleavage that if she took too deep of a breath her boobs might pop out. Perfect. The halter top had a built in bra that held the girls up to perfection. At the neck it had single strip that ended where it met in the middle of her back. It showed a large expanse of smooth, silky skin. The dress hit her mid-thigh, forgoing hose, she applied lotion to her whole body giving it a shimmer that caught the eye and smelled divinely. Putting on the matching 6'' heels she turned to study herself. Her makeup was sultry, her eyes smoky and her plump lips a rich red to match her dress as did her toenail and fingernail polish. She had coiled her hair into a casual bun, letting tendrils fall to float and flutter around her face. Satisfied she picked up her purse and walked out the door. Time to get her man.

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Sam sat in the corner nursing a beer and trying to act like he was having a good time. Mike had told him Mercedes was coming to the party. She hadn't told him she was even coming home the last time they talked. In fact she hadn't answered his last three calls. Seeing Rachel approach he scowled. Great just what he needed, her hounding him again. He had tried so many times to tell her he wasn't interested but she didn't seem to understand. Now he understood why Finn never got away from her. She was single minded, once she got stuck on something it was almost impossible to get her off the scent and right now she wanted Sam.

"Hi Sam, are you enjoying yourself?" Rachel gave a little giggle. "I'm so glad you made it here tonight. The whole gang is here." She surveyed the room. "Would you like to dance?" She held her hand out, fluttering her lashes at him.

"Cedes isn't here." Sam sent her a glare, "So the whole gang's not here." He looked down at her hand, "Sorry but no. Why don't you go ask one of the guys." He nodded toward the group consisting of Puck, Mike, Artie and a few others.

Rachel gave a nervous laugh, "Well you know she's really busy, I think I heard Santana say she was spending it with a friend." The put the emphasis on friend, hoping he caught her meaning. "I don't really care to dance with them. They can be too touchy feely if you get my meaning."

Cedes would have told him if she had someone. Rachel had to be lying, another one of her schemes. "I hadn't heard." Sam just looked at her blankly, "I'm pretty sure they wouldn't try anything with you. In fact I can guarantee it."

There was a commotion at the doorway and they both turned to see the source. Suddenly a laugh ring out, one they both were familiar with. Reached paled and Sam grinned. Mercedes Jones had arrived.

"I guess he decided to come home after all." Sam smirked, he lifted his bottle to Rachel before walking off.

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Mercedes greeted her friends, happy to see them all. But her eyes were searching for one blond head in particular. Finally the crowd around her cleared and there he was. She couldn't move, her heart was beating so fast and her feet wouldn't move.

Sam, took his time looking at her from the silky hair on her head down to her perfect toes. The dress she had on made his breath hitch and his pants to tighten. Fuck she was sexy! His eyes roamed her body hungrily. He sighed, she was trying to kill him. His eyes lingered on her legs and back up. She turned to answer someone and he saw her ass. Shit, it was framed perfectly in that dress!

Damn! He examined her face and the way her lashes kissed her cheeks and the inviting curve of her plump lips. Sam grinned, she was even more beautiful, how was that even possible? Making his way towards her he could feel everyone's eyes on them. Stopping in front of her he leaned down to hug her. Pulling her closer he inhaled that unique scent that was only Mercedes. My God she smelled beautiful, could a person even smell beautiful?

"Hi Cedes, damn you look beautiful and sexy as hell. " His voice was deep and husky with emotion. "Welcome home." He wanted to kiss her so badly, "I've missed you."

Mercedes wrapped her arms around Sam, holding on for dear life. He was even more handsome. Sam was wearing a green button down shirt that showcased his chest and arms made his eyes pop. He had on a pair of jeans that hugged the muscles in his thighs and his ass perfectly. He had matured and it looked great on him. He still smelled like her Sam, she blinked back the tears she missed being in his arms. "Hi Sam, it's good to be home. You look handsome." Mercedes spoke softly, leaning back, tracing her fingers over his cheek and jawline, she smiled as he leaned into her touch. "I've missed you too."

They heard someone clear their throat. Sam rolled his eyes, Rachel…again.

"Hi Mercedes, I didn't expect you to show up. I mean you've been busy and all. Did you bring your boyfriend?" Rachel peered around looking for said boyfriend. God she hoped so, Sam was already acting like Mercedes was the only person in the room.

"Rachel, I don't have a boyfriend…yet." Mercedes looked up at Sam, "But I plan on correcting that problem right now." She shot the other woman a glare. "It seems like some people are trying to walk in my footsteps. I'm sure they realize that's a hell of a mistake."

Rachel swallowed hard, she had gotten the message. But she was use to getting her way. Besides Sam and Mercedes were no longer together. Therefore he was free to date who he wanted. "Good luck with that Mercedes."

"I don't need luck...watch and you'll learn." Mercedes smoothly replied as she winked at Sam

She didn't have a boyfriend, Sam almost jumped in the air and did a fist pump. He shot Rachel a shit eating grin. "You know you should never listen to or start rumors Rachel." Sam perked up at the expression in Mercedes eyes when she said she was going to correct that issue. Could she mean him? He grinned, she was still in his arms, so he was going to go with hell yeah she was talking about him!

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"Mercy come sing for us!" Tina's voice cut across the music. "I miss hearing you in person. The radio is good but I love the personal touch." Puck, Artie, Quinn, and Mike added their pleas as well as the rest of the gang.

"Sam let sexy mama go for a minute. Don't hog her all to yourself." Puck smirked as Sam blushed.

"You can have all my time you want. Sam" Mercedes smiled up at the tall blonde. "Don't listen to him Sam, he's a cave man with no manners!" Mercy shot Puck a grin and a wink.

"Yep but you still love me." He shot back.

"True," Mercedes shrugged her shoulder, "There's no accounting for bad taste."

Everyone laughed and settled down to listen as Mercedes made her way to the front of the room. Looking through the songs she smiled as she saw the perfect song. Making her selection she shot Sam a wink, Listen to the words, this is for you, she mouthed to him. Beaming she began to sing, My Only Wish by Jessica Simpson

If only given one wish for Christmas

A lot of things would truly come to mind

I'd think of everything from snow to trees and mistletoe

But only this one wish would touch my heart

My only wish for Christmas is you

You're the only gift I wanted but had to choose

Above all presents big and small, you're the greatest gift of all

My only wish for Christmas is you

Pulling Sam into the middle of the room she held his hands as she sung to him. Sam turned her around holding her to his chest, swaying to the music, a huge grin on his face. He was getting what he asked for Christmas...Mercedes to be his again. Santa had come through in a big way.

I don't need all those fancy decorations

I'd do without my mother's pumpkin pie

I'd give up all the Christmas cards just to have you in my arms

That's why my only wish this year is you

My only wish for Christmas is you

You're the only gift I wanted but had to choose

Above all presents big and small, you're the greatest gift of all

My only wish for Christmas is you

Your love means more than colored lights

More than snowy winter nights

A present any shape or size

Can't match the beauty of your eyes

Of all the things I could receive

You're the only gift I need

My only wish for Christmas is you

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

My only wish for Christmas is you

You're the only gift I wanted but had to choose

Above all presents big and small, you're the greatest gift of all

My only wish for Christmas is you

My only wish for Christmas is you

My only wish for Christmas is you

Only wish for Christmas

Only wish for Christmas is you, is you, is you, is you

My only wish for Christmas is you, is you, is you

Sam was smiling so broadly. She still loved him as much as he loved her. As the song ended he turned to her, opening his mouth to speak.

Mercedes placed her finger over his lips, "I love you Sam Evans and I always will. I was a fool to leave you. But I'm back and I hope you will forgive me. I miss us, I miss what we shared, I want it all again. We can make this work. I hope you will accept me as your girlfriend again." She bit her lip nervously.

Sam picked her up, spinning her around, "I love you, I never stopped Cedes and you are so right, we are going to make this work" He sat her down on her feet. "I have some news to tell you. I have a job in California, I start in the New Year. I'll be working in the graphics department at Universal studios. We won't have to do a distance relationship" He leaned his head against hers, "But I'm glad to know you were willing to give it a try. That means so much to me baby." He kissed her lips chastely, "I would love to be your boyfriend again. To be honest, I never considered myself to not be your boyfriend. I was just waiting for you to realize you were still my woman and I'm your man." He kissed her softly, "I love you Cedes.

Mercedes eyes were filled with tears, "We're going to be together…Sam….this is it. We're never splitting up again. Move in with me."

Sam grinned, "This is it, and never again will I let you go." He grinned even harder, "Yes, I will move in with you baby."

Wrapping his arm around Mercedes shoulder he faced their friends, "It's been good seeing all of you, but me and my girlfriend and I need to go talk and make plans." He gave a wave as he led Mercedes from the room, "See you guys tomorrow."

Mercy gave a giggle and wave. "See you guys later!" She blushed at all the wolf whistles and cat calls. Their friends were a group of pervs!

Rachel stood there stunned, what had just happened? Santana saw her standing there with her mouth open, closing it with a finger she smirked, "Close your mouth Hobbit, you should have known you didn't stand a chance with Sam, He's been in love with Mercy for years. At best all you could ever be for him was a placeholder. It's Mercy for him, always have been and always will be."

Santana turned to walk away, stopping she turned back, "Oh by the way Hobbit , Sam saying they needed to talk and make plans….that's code for they're fixin' to fuck!" She chuckled and raised her glass, "Let's hear it for Sam and Mercy finally getting their shit together!" Cheers rang through the room, this was the best Christmas ever!

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A/N ~ I hope you enjoyed it. As always it's my crazy head cannon. Please R&R...thanks!

Zee