A/N: A lot is going on... *insert evil laugh*

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Chapter 20

"Hey baby."

Mercedes let out a ragged breath when she heard his smooth voice, she looked at him feeling her mouth go dry before moving back slightly when he started walking towards her. He held her captive in his eyes while he closed the gap between them and when he was directly in her personal space she realized she'd moved herself against the door.

"Sam?" She managed to get out feeling another shiver run down her back when his hands ran down her shoulders before he wrapped them around her waist.

"How's your brother?" He asked and she couldn't understand why she was so confused by that question. She shot him a look that made him smirk before he leaned in closer causing her chest to heave when his warm breath tickled her cheek.

"How's your brother baby?" He asked again and this time the question registered.

"Oh… ah he's doing better. S-so is Lena and th-he baby." She answered stammering because he started caressing her back slowly and her body reacted fiercely.

"And your parents?" He questioned moving his head to the apex in her neck taking in her sweet perfume before placing a feathery kiss on her neck.

"Mmm… they're doing okay considering. Wh-when did you get here?" She asked and his only answer was a chuckle.

"Aren't you going to invite me inside?" He countered and chuckled again when it registered to her that they'd been standing in her parents doorway. She nodded and turned to open the door shuddering when she felt just how close he was to her.

"Merce?" They heard and she turned seeing Shane standing there with flowers and a sad look.

"Oh Shane, we tried calling…" She said looking at Sam before moving aside and walking over to her brother's best friend who quickly wrapped her up in a tight hug.

"Is he okay? Is Lena okay?" He asked when he pulled away.

"Yes, they're doing better but still has a long way to go. My parents are still at the hospital if… if you want to see them." She replied noticing Shane looking over her shoulder and she turned seeing Sam causally leaning against the post making her involuntarily bite her bottom lip. She knew he saw it too because his left eye brow quirked slightly before a smirk graced his face.

"You okay? Need me to walk you inside?" Shane questioned.

"Oh, ahh no… thanks though." She said feeling herself blushing and Shane must've noticed because he narrowed his eyes at Sam.

"You looking for someone?" Shane asked and Mercedes eyes grew wide as she started to shake her head.

"No, no Shane he's-"

"I'm her man." Sam said walking over to them. "Sam Evans." He added extending his hand to the man who just kept looking at him before reluctantly took his hand and shook it.

"Shane Tinsley, close family friend." Shane replied and both Mercedes and Sam caught the heat behind his words.

"Umm, Shane and Tristen are best friends. I've known him since forever." Mercedes explained and Sam just nodded not really giving a damn who he was but made very clear Shane understood that he was indeed her man by placing a hand on her lower back dangerously close to her ass.

"Tristen didn't mention a boyfriend." Shane said.

"I hadn't… gotten a chance to tell him." She said which was truthful because she hadn't had a chance to tell anyone close to her outside of her friends.

"Not like you to keep secrets from Tristen." Shane chastised and Sam could tell that hurt her which he didn't like.

"She hasn't had time, I've been keeping her to myself. I'm sure if her brother and his wife hadn't gotten into their accident she would've mentioned it but seeing that they were I don't see why she would make that a priority." Sam interjected and Shane looked disgusted he even spoke to him.

"Clearly you don't know Cedes, she doesn't-"

"With all due respect, I haven't seen my baby in two weeks and would love to continue this mundane conversation but I have some… reacquainting to do so is there anything else you need?" Sam interrupted and Mercedes had to turn away because this side of him turned her greatly. She let out a shaky breath before looking back at both men who were having a stare off.

"Shane, I'm sure my parents would love to see you and I know it would help Tristen. Thank you for stopping by." Mercedes said sweetly hoping it would defuse the tension but Sam's hand slid underneath her sweater and her shirt she couldn't stop the sharp inhale that was very noticeable.

"You okay Cedes?" Shane asked looking at her then Sam who just smirked.

"Trust me, she's fine." Sam answered before moving his hand grabbing hers. "Nice meeting you Shane." He added walking them back to the door leaving Shane standing there shocked at the entire encounter.

…

Mercedes walked them inside and Sam closed the door before turning around taking in her parents home. It was homey and felt warm, much like his mother's beach house. He could see the pictures of her family on the walls and on the mantle, he also saw the various flowers he'd forced Kitty to keep sending until she finally told him she wasn't a damn florist.

Mercedes looked breathtaking, she was in a pair of jeans with what he assumed a local school's t-shirt and a light sweater, her hair was partially up and down and she had absolutely no make up on. Sam looked her up and down once more biting his lip as he eyes roved over her jeans and he felt his body react excitedly. This is why he didn't want to to come here, she needed to be with her family and he needed to rip those jeans off of her.

"How are you baby?" He asked finally breaking the silence that fell over them.

"I'm okay now." She answered biting her lip and Sam furrowed his brows making her shoot him a concerned look.

"Stop doing that." He said and she tilted her head not understanding what he meant.

"Doing what?" She asked and he looked at her lips again before groaning.

"Where's your bedroom?" He answered and Mercedes bit her lip again.

"Umm i-it's upstairs." She said finally and Sam just nodded walking over and picking her up before taking the stairs two at a time. He opened each door until he found the room he suspected was hers.

He walked them inside and closed the door with his foot before gently placing her down on the queen size bed. He took a quick moment to survey his surrounding before returning his attention to Mercedes who was just looking at him. He watched as her eyes grew wide when he started to undress and he couldn't help but smirk.

"Take your clothes off baby." He said noticing the slight twinkle in her eye. Mercedes removed her shirt then her bra earning a deep groan from Sam before she kicking her shoes off then slowly removing her pants. Sam moved closer stopping her from removing her panties.

"Let me." He said kneeling down running his hands along her hips and inhaling her womanly scent. Sam felt her shudder when his hands gripped her thighs and ran his nose along her panty clad sex.

He began kissing her outer thigh lightly biting her warm flesh making her whimper softly. Sam kissed her womanhood through her lacy panties feeling just how excited she was for him which only encouraged what he did next. He ripped her panties off, he rose from his spot gripping her just under her ass and lifted her up before lining her up with his hardness and slowly easing her down onto him.

Mercedes quickly wrapped her arms around his neck as her head fell back from being filled by him. She let out heavy breath when he laid them on her bed and he started thrusting into her wildly yet with a small sense of control. Sam held onto her hips loving the sounds that were now flowing from her and enjoying the ones their bodies were making as well, he kept his eyes trained on hers watching the various emotions play out through them.

He wanted to be gentle but the second he felt her warmth around him all logic of being a gentleman left his mind, her willingness and eagerness made him lose control. Mercedes eyes rolled into the back of her head as she drifted into complete bliss, Sam growled when he saw the look cross her face and drove into her harder.

"Fuck." Sam grunted before flipping her over on her stomach, he grabbed her hips and pulled her back into him making her moan out.

Mercedes had never felt such adrenaline in her life when he pounded into her relentlessly, there was a sense of something behind his thrust and whatever it was it felt amazing. She felt how tightly he was gripping her hips and it caused tingles to flow throughout her body and end in the depths of her core. She was more than sure her parent's nosy neighbor was getting an ear full because try as she might she couldn't stop the moans from coming and when he started strumming her clit she lost what mind she had left as she finally fell over.

She let out a loud moan feeling her body release small bolts of electricity from her core making her shudder. Sam felt his own release nearing and bit down on her shoulder loving the feeling of her trembling underneath him and let out a deep moan when is climax hit. Sam held onto her tightly before gently laying them down, he turned her around and kissed her tenderly on her forehead.

"I missed you." Sam said catching her off guard.

"You did?" She asked letting out a heavy breath.

"Mhm. We were just getting into a groove granted you had no choice over the circumstances…" He answered and she looked down feeling bad again about pushing him away.

"Sorry." She said softly. He lifted her chin so that she was looking at him and just kissed her tenderly.

"We will discuss that later but don't apologize, tell me about what's been going on here." He said changing the subject.

"Well… it was heavy for a few days and my parents have been on go. I've just been helping out around here, making dinner and what not but they barely leave the hospital."

"Are you taking care of yourself as well?" He questioned.

"I don't see the need, there's nothing wrong with me…"

"That doesn't mean you don't take care of yourself. I can imagine it's been taxing emotionally and mentally so you have to take time and relax. I get it's only been a few weeks but still." Sam replied furrowing his brows at her.

"I just want Tristen to come home…" She said softly and she realized in that moment she hadn't allowed any other emotion to surface since finding out about their wreck.

"You're gonna come back to my hotel with me tonight." He said and she shot him a look that made him chuckle.

"I am?"

"You don't really think I'm going to be rude and fuck you while your parents are home do you?" He asked and she just opened her mouth completely shocked making him laugh.

"I… how long are you staying?" She asked flustered.

"Until you decide to go back to Savannah." He answered simply.

"Wh-what? You have an entire business to run and employees and a life that-" She started but he cut her off with a deep sensual kiss.

"I said what I said and meant it. So how about you get dressed and show me around this little town?"

Mercedes just looked at Sam completely baffled and turned on at the same time. He just shrugged his shoulders before getting up and pulling her along with him lightly smacking her on the ass.

"We're the bathroom?" He asked and she nodded to her bathroom.

"Come on, I think we can find a fun way to get ready." He said lifting her and wrapping her legs around his waist. Mercedes let out a cute giggle as he lead them to her bathroom.

…

"Merc-" Maxine started but stopped when she saw her daughter and some man currently making out on the stairs. Maxine smirked before closing the door a little harder than usual making Mercedes jump.

"Moma!" Mercedes said trying move away from Sam but he held her a little tighter making her stay there blushing heavily.

"Mhm and who is that?" Maxine asked nodding to Sam.

"Ah- he, I.. and we…" Mercedes stammered before hearing Sam's deep chuckle.

"Sam Evans, nice to meet you Mrs. Jones." Sam said walking down the stairs gently grabbing Mercedes hand as he passed and holding his free one out from her mother.

"Hmm and Sam Evans who exactly are you to my daughter?" Maxine asked trying to hold back her laugh when Mercedes covered her face embarrassed.

"Mommy…"

"I'm her boyfriend." Sam said and Maxine had to admit that she was impressed with his boldness.

"I take you're the one that sent all the flowers?" She questioned noticing Mercedes cheeks getting redder.

"Yes ma'am."

"Mhm. Well it was nice to meet you and Mercedes, your father and I will be staying at the hospital again."

"Okay, are they okay?"

"Lena's parents are here…" She said softly.

"Oh. Are they-"

"They're upset but it's nothing to worry, I take you two are headed out?"

"Yes, I'm going to show Sam around."

"Well have fun and I'll call you later. It was nice meeting you Sam." Maxine said before walking upstairs as they left. She shook her head and smirked because she was going to have a ball telling her husband about their daughter's boyfriend.

…

Stevie took the first flight to Nashville after basically getting his ass beat by his sister and the information overload that Unique had given him. He wasn't one to challenge his father but the mention of him meeting with Unique coming up again bothered him greatly. He didn't waste time when he walked into his father's house going directly to his office only to be taken aback when he saw his father's bruised face.

"What happened to you?" Stevie asked and Dwight just shot him an angered expression.

"Where the hell have you been?"

"In Savannah like you told me…" Stevie answered noticing some files on his father's desk that had Sam's and Mercedes' name on it.

"Did he get the pictures?" Dwight asked rolling his eyes, he was disappointed in his younger son for not giving better results.

"Yes, I sent it to him."

"And?"

"And he's in Lima with her right now… he knew it wasn't her and I don't think- wait, no. What the fuck did you talk to Unique about?" Stevie asked and his father grunted before waving his hand to shoo him off.

"No, tell me!" Stevie demanded and Dwight let out a sigh.

"I offered her something she clearly didn't turn down." He answered nonchalantly and Stevie felt confused by his answer.

"What did you offer her?" Stevie pushed and missed the sly smirk that crossed his father face.

"Your brother."

"Wh-what?"

"You think I let him take his shares out easily? That little boutique of hers is a multi-million business and I've had my feelers out, she wanting to expand down south now. Who do you think she's going to seek out for help?" Dwight informed and Stevie felt his anger resurfacing because that meant that Unique lied to his face.

"No you're lying…"

"No you're a fool for ever thinking she was interested in you, look here's proof." Dwight said tossing a file at him with Unique's business on it, Stevie quickly went through the files seeing that he was telling the truth, she had plans of opening another location in Savannah and the nail in the coffin was she was looking at one of Sam's vacant lots.

Stevie shook his head in disbelief because he was so certain after all that shit with Marley, he and Unique stopped doing business together until recently.

"Are you sure of this?" Stevie asked and Dwight simply nodded smiling internally because his son was so gullible.

"No. You're lying otherwise Stacey wouldn't have come down if this was true." Stevie said and Dwight shot him a confused look.

"She's in Paris."

"No, Stacey is in Georgia. You see this?" He asked pointing at his black eye. "Yeah she did this and told me that I was allowing you to manipulate me so I need more proof than this."

"Fine, here." Dwight handed him over another document. It was in Sam's handwriting and it was for Unique's boutique… an offer to invest. Stevie slammed down everything and turning to punch the wall.

"They both LIED!" He shouted and Dwight was taken aback by his rage but didn't let it show.

"I told you, you couldn't trust either of them."

"I see that now." Stevie muttered. "Give me all the files you have on them, they won't succeed with this."

Dwight smirked handing over everything he had on his son, Unique and his newest fling before patting him on the shoulder.

"That seat on the board is yours, as soon as you make your brother pay for his lies." Dwight said before walking out leaving a seething Stevie standing there. He knew all it would take mentioning Unique's move to spark more anger and to keep him on his side he gave him everything he asked for, all he had to do was sit back and watch his sons clash.

…

"You weren't kidding when you said this was a small town, what did you do for fun?" Sam asked after they stopped in for coffee at a place called the Lima Bean.

"This or go to Breadsticks." She answered taking a sip of her hot chocolate.

"And Breadsticks is..?"

"A restaurant, they're pretty good actually. I used to get really jealous when my friends would go there for dates because I never did." She said and he just nodded.

"Would you like to go?" He asked and she pondered it for a minute.

"Like as a date?"

"Mhm but not like the typical high school date because I intend on fucking you into the mattress afterwards." He said as Mercedes took another sip of her drink causing her to choke slightly. She looked over the next table and sure enough they'd heard what he said and felt herself blushing which only grew when he chuckled.

"I-" She started before letting out a nervous giggle.

"I think you're trying to say 'yes' but we'll work on that too… I'm more than sure I can find a few ways to put that word to use." Sam said smoothly and Mercedes just bit her bottom lip already anticipating just how he would do that.

"Okay… I do have one more place I'd like to show you." She said finally able to get a full sentence out and he just smirked before standing and holding his hand out for her. She smiled and took it as they headed to his car but was stopped when she heard her name being called.

"Mercedes." She recognized the voice and froze slightly, she turned and was face to face with Jane Rutherford, Matt's wife.

"Ah…"

"We need to talk about you calling and texting my husband." Jane said rather rudely.

"I… only called him once and I haven't been texting him." She replied confused.

"Mhm, I would believe you if he didn't have pictures of you on his phone." Jane countered and Sam looked at Mercedes who looked lost before shaking her head.

"Don't believe me? Ask him." Jane said right as Matt walked up and Mercedes shook her head and started to back away.

Well... that didn't pan out well.

I will give you a little sprinkle of hope, Stevie. Yep that's it that's the only sprinkle you get lol

Well... that' a lie Matt going to get his cause he is AN ASSHOLE... :) until next time XOXOXO