A/N: Whew! I'm back! So this chapter is super cute! The next chapter will be the full Cookout and we will be meeting more of the Jones family! Also it's their last day in Lima so I plan to make it as funny and family filled as possible!

Song: I Believe in You and Me- Whitney Houston

Human Nature- Chord Overstreet & Amber Riley -Glee Version


"Here, he said taking his suit jacket off and wrapping it around her shoulders." She took it an inhaled his scent getting lost in just how good he smelled. He grabbed her hand and they walked to the end of the dock, which he knelled down and took off his shoes and sock, then rolled up his pant legs. While he was down there he removed the boots he'd placed on her feet earlier and scrunched up her dress so it wouldn't get wet. He helped her sit down then sat next to her with the blanket and wrapped it around his shoulders before leaving once side open for her to cuddle up to him. She wrapped one arm around his waist and moved in as closely as she could before resting her head on his chest with one foot under her and the other light dangling off the edge of the pier. This was too good to be true but yet there they were in complete silence, wrapped up together in one of the most amazing spots known to man. This date was everything and so much more and before she knew it she let it slip just how much she was enjoying being with him.

"I love you." She said softly before realizing what she just said.

Did I really just say that out loud? Oh shit Mercedes… you just put your whole foot in your mouth.

"I love you too." Sam said drawing Mercedes out of her own thoughts and back to reality. Did she really hear him right? He chuckled at the look on her face and pulled her into a gentle kiss before standing up and reaching down to help her up.

"I want you to sing with me." He said walking towards his guitar case. He had placed it down by a tree before they headed towards the water.

"Okay! What are we going to sing?" She asked excitedly, she had always wanted to sing a song with him so this was a dream come true. She watched him get his guitar and heard him strumming and knew the song immediately.

(Sam, Mercedes, together)

Looking out across the nighttime
The city winks a sleepless eye
Hear his voice, shake my window
Sweet seducing sighs

Get me out into the nighttime
Four walls won't hold me tonight
If this town is just an apple
Then let me take a bite

If they say,
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why, (does he do me that way)
If they say,
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, why does he do me that way

Reaching out to touch a stranger

Electric eyes are everywhere

See that girl, she knows I'm watching
She likes the way I stare

If they say,
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, oh why, does he do me that way
If they say,
Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature
Why, oh why, does he do me that way

I like livin' this way

I like lovin' this way

Oh why
Oh why
Oh why
Oh why

Why, why, tell 'em that it's human nature

Why

Sam looked at Mercedes with so much heat in his eyes he could've burned her dress right off of her body. He saw her bite her lip and smile, she was teasing him without even knowing it. He moved closer to her holding his gaze, pulling her into and kissing her passionately. He cupped her face pulling her deeper wanting to taste her more, using his tongue to prod her lips for entrance which she gave. Their tongues fought for dominance which she won surprising them both, Sam knew if he didn't stop now he would take her now and he wanted to please her properly. Remembering her moans and how good his name sounded coming from her lips when she was nearing her peak made him want to do everything he could to hear it again but he couldn't do it at her parents house. He reluctantly pulled away catching his breath and fighting the moan wanting to leave him when he saw the desire in her eyes. She wanted him just as badly as he wanted her.

"We need to go." He said trying to adjust his hardness that was pressing against his pants.

"Umm… we can stay a little longer." She said not wanting the night to end, moving closer to him placing her hands on his face and kissing him tenderly causing him to moan and bite her bottom lip and rake it through his teeth. He pulled away again hearing her groan from the release of his lips.

"Come on, I need to get you home." He said winking at her and grabbing their shoes and the blanket. He handed her her boots and put his guitar back in the case. He knelled down helping her put her shoes on and then put his on.

"You do know I'm an adult and don't have a curfew right?" She said matter factly.

"Mhmm but that still doesn't mean I'm going to have you out all night moaning my name in a park."He replied smacking her ass and walking towards the pathway. Mercedes stood there for a moment shaking her head knowing full well that's exactly what she wanted she rolled her eyes and started behind him. The walk back was silent they both had a lot racing through their minds but whenever they'd look at each other the same thought was evident, they both just had an amazing date with someone they loved and didn't want it to end. When they reached the truck he placed everything on the bed of the truck and then he helped her in closing the door behind her. He got in and right before he started the engine he stopped and looked a her.

"Mercedes… I really do like you, a lot actually and being here with you and your family has shown me so much more about you. I've learned a lot more about you and I wish I had taken the time out sooner to do this. Get to know you I mean. Falling for you has just been a bonus and it's taking everything in me not to rip that dress off of you body and ravish you. I want to do so many things to you that I don't think one night will be enough, baby you make heart race and set my skin on fire. Your beautiful eyes draw me into your soul and when you bite your lip like you are now… I want to be that lip. Don't even get me started on your body…" He said licking his lips, the thought of placing his mouth all of her body made stand at full attention but he wanted this date to end without sex so he started the engine and began to head back to her parent's house. Mercedes was completely caught off guard by his confession and didn't know how to respond. She had never had anyone speak to her that way and her body was screaming for his touch but his words made her want more. She wanted him, she wanted him to be hers.

"So you want me to be your girlfriend?" She said finally.

"You already were…?" He said laughing and caressing her face.

"News to me Evans."

"Okay, will you be my girlfriend? Check yes, no or maybe." He replied sarcastically. She couldn't help but laugh and roll her eyes.

"I'll have to think about it. It is only our first date." She said trying to sound uninterested but knew he could tell otherwise.

"Well I'll have to make sure the good night kiss changes your mind." He said pulling up to the driveway and parking. He got out and walked over to help her out he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, closing the door.

"Samuel Evans! Put me down!"

"Nah, date's not over until you're my woman. So I'll just have to carry you in like this in front of your family. I'm sure Mark and JJ will love this." He said walking up the steps to the front door.

"Okkkkayyy! Fine! Yes."

"Yes what?" He said still holding her almost at the door.

"Yes, I'll be your woman." She said trying not to laugh at how silly they sounded.

"Nah… not convinced. Well, let's see who's all up st-"

"Yes Sam I will be yours, if you will be mine." She said feeling defeated and slightly nauseous from being upside down.

"Much better and of course I will." He said lowering her down and giving her a sexy grin. He cupped her face kissing her lovingly until he heard the door open and he saw four set of eyes looking at them with smirks on their faces.

"Oh dear Lord, can you get a room already." JJ said shaking his head.

"They did already remember?" Mark said covering his mouth and laughing. David and Marie just rolled their eyes and walked away.

"I seriously hate you both." Mercedes said throwing her head back and pushing past them. Sam just chuckled and followed her inside. Mercedes started to head upstairs but stopped.

"Coming?" She asked Sam. He smiled and shook his head, she gave him a confused look and walked back down.

"No?" She asked standing in front of him. She heard Mark cough and give JJ a look, which he didn't get so Mark smacked him and they both left the room followed behind Marie and David.

"Something wrong?"

"No. I'm going to sleep in the guest room tonight." He said blushing and rubbing his neck.

"Oh. Okay… you know you don't have to right? We can share my bed." She said with concerned look and started to back away when he grabbed her hand and pulling her close to him.

"THE HELL YOU CAN!" David shouted from the other room making them both laugh. She rolled her eyes and mouthed "you can."

"You heard your father." Marie said causing Mercedes to blush and hold her head down in embarrassment. She wasn't sure how but she was convinced her mother had powers beyond her knowledge. Sam laughed and shook his head.

"I think it's best if we sleep apart tonight." He said.

"Oh." She said nodding and looking down. He lifted her face so she could see his eyes and see that he wanted to so badly to go upstairs with her.

"Remember what I told you in the truck? I can't do that here and if we both go back to the room, we won't make it to church tomorrow… or the cookout your mom is planning. I want you to rest, today started off really trying and I don't want to be the reason you didn't spend your last day with your family." He said kissing her on her nose making her giggle.

"Okay, I understand." She said wrapping her arms around his neck and pulling him into a searing kiss then slowly pulling away with a sexy smile. She started to walk away but Sam quickly grabbed her and pulled her back into him.

"Ms. Jones, I believe you're trying to seduce me and on our first date at that." He replied winking at her then following with an equally as hot kiss as hers. He felt her melting against him and he reluctantly pulled away.

"Go, I'll see you in the morning." He said moving away from her smiling and fighting like hell to not pick her up a carry her to her room and rip that dress off of her body. She looked like she wanted to say something but she stopped herself, she looked at him with a sweet smile and tucked a curl behind her ear. She started to move closer to him but stopped when he gave her a look that turned her on even more than he probably intended.

"Go. Up. Stairs." He said in a hoarse voice, he was hanging on by a thread and if she kept batting her eyes at him he was going to throw her over his shoulder and take her with him. He needed her to go upstairs before he disappointed her parents. She stood there a little while longer before turning and walking up to her room.

"Cedes?" He said before she reached to top and was out of earshot.

"Yeah?"

"I had a great night and I can't wait to do it again."

"I did too and I can't wait either." She said beaming at him.

"Goodnight baby." He replied walking towards the spare bedroom.

"Goodnight Sammy."

Church

Sam woke up to the sweetest smell, he inhaled deeply and knew what it was as his eyes shot open. He saw the mass of curls sprawled out on his arm and looked down and saw her there. She must have came into the guest room after he had fallen asleep because she wasn't there when laid down. He loved how she fit right into him so perfectly and wanted to stay like this forever but he knew he had to get her back upstairs before her family found them. He shifted slightly and kissed her on the forehead making her smile but not fully wake up.

"Cedes, baby." He whispered sweetly.

"hmm?" She said still not opening her eyes and turning over with her back facing him.

"Come on, we gotta get up and you back into your room before your family notices that you're in here." He said turning her back to face him, this time her eyes were open and she had a relaxed look on her face that made him smile.

"They won't notice if you be quiet and go back to sleep." She said resting her head back on his chest and wrapping a leg around him. Her soft body against him wasn't going to make it easy for him to resist her much longer and he knew that if he didn't get her up soon there was a chance they would being more than they should.

"As amazing as that sounds, and believe me I want to stay like this we have to be mindful of our surrounding and-" He said before she kissed so deeply that he forgot his train of thought. She began to straddle him before he stopped her and instead moved to hover over her. He wrapped his hands around her and pulled her close to her deepening their embrace before they both jumped at the sound of the knocking on the door. They both sank into the bed trying to stifle their laughs, the knock came again and he finally spoke.

"Yeah?" Sam said trying to sound like he was just now waking up.

"I just wanted to let you know breakfast will be ready shortly." Marie said through the door and Mercedes made a look, she knew her mother better than that and knew she should've opened the door by now.

"Okay, I'll be in there shortly." They both laid there in silence for a minute before letting out a breath or relief.

"Oh and Mercedes you better get up to your room before David gets up." Marie said opening the door with a raised eyebrow and a look only a mother can give. Sam felt her sink further under the covers and tried to hide his amusement before speaking.

"Mrs. Marie, I really didn-" He started before she interrupted him.

"I know baby, these kids of mine think we don't know anything about being young. She seems to forget that her brothers were the same way. Trying to be sneaking and whatnot, little girl you had better be clothed and upstairs in the next five minutes before-" Marie said before stopping and shaking her head and walking out of the room and closing the door. They could hear her talking to David and her telling him that Mercedes stepped out for a minute which is why she wasn't in her room. A few minutes later Marie stuck her head back in and mouth 'you owe me!" and left.

"I think we should get ready for breakfast and church…" She said from under the covers still hiding. Sam pulled the covers off of her face and let out a hearty laugh, the look on her face was golden. She looked so innocent yet very guilty at the same time.

"I think you may be right. Come on, I need to get my bag anyways." He replied getting out of bed and slowly opening the door, he checked to make sure the coast was clear before nodding her over to leave first. He watched at she began to sneak upstairs and she would have been successful had she not been spotted by Mark. There was a silent battle to stop him from saying anything she quickly put her hand over his mouth as he struggled to break free of her grip. JJ walked in and saw them battling on the stair before walking over to where Sam was standing watching it all go down.

"She snuck in room with you didn't she?" He asked not looking at Sam.

"What gave it away?" Sam asked smirking.

"Mark did the same thing and tried to keep her from telling but she did anyway so he's about to get some payback. If I were you I'd go head and get dressed." He said patting Sam on the shoulder and walking towards the kitchen. Mercedes and Mark fought a little longer before he was able to break free and shout.

"DADDY! SHE SLEPT IN THE SAME BED AS SAM AFTER YOU TOLD HER THAT SHE COULDN'T!" He quickly ran down stairs and into the kitchen with his sister closely behind. Sam shook his head and grabbed her before she could get any closer.

"Come on, let's just go get dressed and deal with that after." He said looking down at her. She leaned up and kissed him lightly before pulling away and heading back upstairs. They both got dressed and headed back down for breakfast.

"You two will have to eat fast before service starts. David won't be attending since we're having the cookout right after he's gonna need to get the grill ready. So hurry and we can all ride together." Marie said smiling at them before quickly leaving to finish getting dressed herself. They sat down and ate the breakfast she prepared sharing glances every so often until they were finished. Sam cleared the table and Mercedes put up all the food before heading out. They arrived and quickly went inside to get seated.

"Good morning church! It's a lovely day to be in the house of the Lord. It has come to my attention that a familiar face has come home and is here with us today. I'm sure if we make enough noise she'll grace us with her beautiful voice, what you say Mercedes?" The pastor said looking directly at Mercedes and holding the mic out for her to take. She looked around smiling at the congregation cheering for her to go up and sing. After a few moments she nodded and walked up to the stage nervously but still smiling.

"Whew… you sure do know how to welcome a girl home. I haven't sung for an audience in a while so you'll have to bear with me."

"Come on child, you're home just sing." The pastor said causing the congregation to start cheering again. Mercedes walked to the band and spoke to them for a moment before taking a deep breath and began to sing.

I believe in you and me
I believe that we will be
In love eternally
As far as I can see
You will always be
The one for me
Oh yes you will

I believe in dreams again
I believe that love will never end
And like the river finds the sea
I was lost now I'm free
I believe in you and me

will never leave your side
I will never hurt your pride
When all the chips are down
I will always be around
Just to be right there where you are my love
Oh I love you boy

I will never leave you out
I will always let you in
To places no one's ever been
Deep inside can't you see
I believe in you and me

Maybe I'm a fool
To feel the way I do
But I would play the fool forever
Just to be with you forever

I believe in miracles
Love's a miracle
And baby you're a dream come true
I was lost now I'm free
I believe in you and me
I was lost now I'm free girl
I believe in you and me

After she finished her song everyone stood and cheered making her blush. She made eye contact with Sam and saw that he and her brothers were the loudest ones, she went and sat down beside them as the rest of the service continued. Once church ended Marie sent Mark and JJ to grab a few things for the cookout and decided to go along with them, leaving Sam and Mercedes to head home before them.

"So… you ready to me more of my family?" She asked as they reach Sam's truck.

"Should I be worried?"

"No… and yes." She said laughing. He gave her a confused look and she laughed harder holding her stomach.

"Mercedes Jones, are you throwing me to the gauntlet?" He has smiling and pulling out of the church parking lot.

"You'll see." She said smirking, she knew her family was going to have a million and one questions and they were worse than Mark and JJ. This was going to be fun and she hoped like hell they didn't scare him off.


Soooooo? That date! I wanted Sam to have some type of control over his body this time and I promise to give you a little more loving between them soon! I have some fun surprises for their time in Kentucky and well as some juicy drama! I really hope you enjoyed this chapter and still want more!