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Chapter Four
Sam caught up to Mercedes right as she reached her locker, he looked at her and could see that she wasn't upset or annoyed so decided to clear the air about Jen.
"Hey, sorry about that…" Sam said, shoving his hands into his pockets.
Mercedes just smiled. "It's okay."
"No, I want to explain… that was Jen, my ex and she hasn't fully accepted that we're not together anymore," Sam explained.
Mercedes didn't know what to say or why he felt the need to explain that to her but she did appreciate it.
"Oh…" That was all she knew to say. "Well thank you for… explaining. I have to get to study hall."
Sam nodded. "I could walk you… I have a free period before practice." He offered.
"You don't have to… besides it's just right there."
Sam smirked before grabbing her books from her hand and walking towards the student lounge, he turned and nodded her over which made her blush. She walked over and let him lead her the last few steps to the lounge.
"Do you sit just anywhere?" He asked.
"Yeah, I usually sit in the back over there." She replied pointing to the secluded corner and he nodded before walking over there not knowing her friend Kurt would be waiting.
"About time you got here, I want all the tea about the hunk of a man-" Kurt started but stopped when he looked up and saw Sam standing there looking amused.
"Study partner?" Sam asked and Mercedes nodded, letting out a soft laugh when she saw Kurt's expression.
"Yeah, this is my friend Kurt."
"Oh right, Finn's step brother. What's up man?" Sam asked, placing her books down.
"Ah, nothing… just waiting on that goddess there." Kurt replied, shooting a look at Mercedes that made her turn away.
"Well, I don't want to hold you up. I'll text you later?" Sam said to Mercedes.
"Umm… yeah sounds fun."
"Cool, nice meeting you Kurt." Sam said winking at Mercedes before leaving.
Mercedes sat down trying very hard to avoid the look that was on her friend's face but knew she would eventually have to look over at him.
"What Kurt?" She said finally.
"You were with Sam for lunch weren't you!" He said excitedly.
"Shh, we're supposed to be studying." She said shaking her head but Kurt saw her blushing and let out a squeal.
"You like him!"
Mercedes groaned and finally looked at him begging him with her eyes to be quiet.
"I don't even know him that well and it was lunch with his friends at Breadstix, okay? Are you happy now?" She said before looking around to make sure no one was listening to them.
"I want details, all of them!" Kurt replied and she sighed.
"Fine, he asked me to go to lunch with him and I said yes. His friends Tina and Mike came along and now I'm going to the game on Friday with her and her friends… and possibly an after party." Mercedes said and a part of her was excited but another part was very nervous.
"Oh my God! You got invited to their after party?"
"Mhm, Mike, Tina's boyfriend invited me and then so did Sam…" She answered, biting her pencil. "I told him I would have to ask my parents first though…"
Kurt groaned. "Cedie, why on Earth did you say that!"
Mercedes dropped her head into her hands and shrugged. "It just came out… I feel like such a dork but he did say it's okay if they say no and asked if we could hang out if not."
"Oh girl, he likes you! What did you do to make him like you?" Kurt asked. "I mean besides the obvious."
"The obvious?" She asked and Kurt shook his head.
"Girl, we've been over this, you're cute as hell and the shy thing is refreshing, so my real question is how did he get you to even talk to him?"
"Well he gave me his number, don't tell Quinn. I told her he just left a note but he also added his number and told me to text but I didn't and I saw him at the store on Friday-"
"FRIDAY! YOU'VE-"
"Shhh!" Mercedes interrupted.
"You've been holding this tea since Friday! I called you on Sunday and you didn't say anything about this!" Kurt said more quietly.
"I didn't say anything to anyone but I texted him after that and we've been texting ever since…he's really funny." She admitted.
"Sooo what are you going to wear to the game?" Kurt asked, wiggling his eyebrows.
"I… I don't know. I'm apparently getting ready with Tina."
"You should definitely wear those jeans I bought you, they make your ass look even more amazing."
Mercedes sighed. "I'm going to call Maia and see what she thinks I should do besides it's just a football game right?" She asked and Kurt rolled his eyes.
"Did he ask you?" Mercedes nodded. "And he asked about the after party?" Kurt asked and she nodded again. "Then there you go, it's not just a game, it's kind of a date… like indirectly."
Mercedes felt the air leave her lungs because she wasn't ready for anything like that. 'N-no… he just wants to hang out…" She stammered.
"Calm down, it'll be a group outing again and you're already cool with two of his friends and he clearly wants to be around you so just go with the flow."
"Kurt, I'm too shy to go with any kind of flow… I just figured out my own flow."
"I just mean keep being you, he clearly likes it. Wait, why don't you want me to tell Quinn?" He asked, remembering her saying that.
"She's been asking what he left me since that day and she thinks I'm lying… I mean, I am, but she seems angry that he talks to me, not her, so I don't want any extra drama." Mercedes answered and Kurt understood what she meant.
"Well it's between us but you have to tell me all the fun details!" Mercedes giggled before nodding.
"Okay, deal can we study now?"
"I don't know how you expect me to study when I have so many more questions." Kurt muttered, pulling out his history books.
Sam was running his final lap when he noticed Mercedes' friend was talking to some of the other Cheerios, he hadn't even realized she was one until now and when she waved at him, he just smiled and nodded before finishing out his lap.
"Moved on from the sophomore already?" Puck asked and Sam just laughed.
"What are you talking about?" He asked.
"I saw you smile at that Cheerio, she's hot!"
"Oh no, it wasn't like that at all she's Mercedes' friend. I didn't even know she was a Cheerio until just now." Sam explained before feeling a tap on his shoulder.
When he turned around he saw the blonde and smiled.
"Hey!" Quinn said cheerily.
"Hey, what's up?" Sam asked and he noticed her flip her hair.
"Well, since this is a big game, the Cheerios are picking players to tag with." She started and Sam nodded. "I was hoping I could tag you."
Sam smirked. "What exactly does that mean?" He asked.
"Well, I'll make you a care package, wear your number and just be your Cheerio for the night." Quinn answered and Sam nodded slowly before looking back at Puck.
"As awesome as it sounds, I'm not interested but you can always tag this guy here!" Sam said, noting the slightly disappointed look on her face.
"Oh… sure." Quinn said, smiling at Puck. "Well thanks and I'll get your information after practice." She added waving before walking away.
"She has the hots for you." Puck said, shaking his head.
Sam shrugged. "She'll get over it, I'm not interested she reminds me too much of Jen." Sam said before Beiste called everyone over to start running some drills.
"So… what did he say?" Bree, another Cheerio, asked Quinn when she got back.
"He said no and suggested I tag Noah Puckerman instead."
"Wow, really? Bummer, I guess he's going to be the only one without a Cheerio tag this game." Bree said with a shrug.
Quinn shook her head. "No, I have a way to make him say yes." She lied.
"Really and how do you plan on doing that?" Bree asked amused.
"Wouldn't you like to know besides he's kinda friends with my bestie and I'm sure if I tell her to ask him she will." Quinn answered, tightening her ponytail before pulling her phone out to do just that.
Hey Cedes! I have a huge favor!
Okay… what's up?
Ask Sam to be my tag for this game.
What? no, I don't want to do that… Why can't you do it?
He turned me down so I need you to do this favor for me.
No Quinn, I'm not going to pressure him into doing something because you want me to do it.
If you were really my best friend you'd do it!
Quinn, that's not fair! I can't make him do it…
Just ask him why he said no and then put in a good word for me. I can't be the only Cheerio that doesn't have a tag.
…
Please Cedie!
Okay… I will ask.
Quinn smiled and started figuring out what she'd put in his care package as well as how she would decorate his locker before the big game.
"Hey tulip!" Maia said when Mercedes walked in and she smiled.
"Hey Maia, I thought you were heading back today?"
Maia sighed and shook her head. "Nah, I'm taking the rest of the semester off…" She replied and Mercedes looked at her confused. "So any juicy updates on the hottie?"
Mercedes could tell something was bothering her sister but she also knew if Maia wanted to talk about it she would when she was ready.
"We had lunch together today… off campus." Mercedes answered before rolling her eyes when her sister said 'aww'.
"So was it a date?"
Mercedes chewed on her bottom lip. "I don't… no, two of his friends were there with us. They're dating Tina and Mike, and she invited me to go to the game with her and her friends."
Maia shot her an amused look. "Ha, well look at that little tulip's going to a football game and for a boy nonetheless. So are you going to go?"
Mercedes smiled. "I want to go… I was also invited to the after party but I have to ask moma and daddy first." She responded bashfully.
"Hmm and did he ask you too?"
Mercedes nodded before sighing. "Tina's supposed to call me later but… there's also this thing with Quinn."
Maia rolled her eyes when Mercedes mentioned Quinn. "I told you not to trust her, she's sneaky and only like you because you don't see what everyone else sees."
"Maia, she's my best friend, always has been and what do you mean by that?"
"Mercedes, one thing is certain about that friend of yours and it's that she sees you as a threat." Maia said, shooting her a knowing look.
"Threat? I'm not…"
"Let me guess, Quinn likes the hottie?" Mercedes nodded. "Mhm and he hasn't given her the time of day I'm assuming."
"Well he did turn her down today…"
"Exactly. She knows he's into you and can't stand it. I bet she asked you to put in a good word because she knows you can't tell he likes you." Maia said, shaking her head.
"I don't know that he is into me and she just wants to be his tag for the game but he said no… I told her I would ask why." Mercedes explained and Maia shook her head again.
"No, you will not ask why because he made that decision and she needs to learn to accept rejection. The only reason she asked is because she doesn't see you as his type but here's some advice from your big sis, if a guy goes out of his way and looks for you for a month, he's interested."
Mercedes knew her sister wouldn't just say that if she didn't mean it. "Okay, I won't ask but-"
"No buts, just enjoy this for you! What are you going to wear to the game and party?"
"Kurt said to wear my jeans he bought me… I'm supposed to get ready at Tina's… I'm not sure what to wear though." She admitted and Maia smirked.
"Come on, I think I have some things you can choose from." She said, grabbing her sister's hand and tugging her upstairs to her room.
Maia and Mercedes were blessed like their mother with curvy bodies, though Maia got their father's height and Mercedes got their mother's they still managed to share clothes when necessary. their styles were completely different, Mercedes was into layers while Maia preferred to show her frame in curve hugging dresses, jeans and crop tops.
"Let me see…" Maia said, scanning her clothes before grabbing a pair of black ripped jeans, plain white t-shirt and a pair of ankle boots. "Here, you can pair it with a sweater or an outer shirt."
Mercedes looked at the outfit skeptically. "It isn't too plain?" She questioned.
Maia smiled and shook her head. "Simple is the key besides it's just a football game, now for the after party you should wear this." She said holding up a blue mini dress that would show off her curves but had enough give to be subtle.
"I can't wear that…"
Maia rolled her eyes. "Yes you can, every girl at that party will be half naked this is modest, besides you can keep the boots with this dress." Maia replied, shoving the clothes into her hands.
Mercedes looked at her sister and smiled. "Thanks Mai… I still have to ask moma and daddy."
"Yeah well, ask them before I tell them my news about taking this semester off." She muttered chewing on her bottom lip.
"What's wrong?"
Maia sighed. "Just figuring some stuff out tulip but San's coming to town. I know you always like it when she visits." She replied and Mercedes picked up on the subject change again.
"That's great! I haven't seen her in forever." Mercedes said.
Santana Lopez was her sister's best friend and she had always been Mercedes' favorite of her friends. They'd met when they were in middle school; whenever she came over, it was always exciting. When they were in high school Santana lived with them for a few months after coming out to her family, it was like having two older sisters and Mercedes loved it.
"Mhm, I figured you'd be happy to see her…" Maia replied before her phone started ringing, she looked at it before choosing to ignore it. "Now I think you should curl your hair so that way you won't have to deal with it when you change your outfits."
Mercedes started to respond but her phone started to ring again and she let out an annoyed breath. "Me and San can show you how to do your makeup so it's light and looks natural."
"Okay! Maybe we can do our nails like we used to do!" Mercedes replied.
"Mhm, have us a girl's night before she leaves for sure," Maia said as her phone started receiving messages. They were coming in so fast that Mercedes was starting to get worried it was an emergency.
"Is everything okay?" Mercedes asked and Maia just nodded.
"Yep! Let's go see if we can get moma and daddy to say yes to you going to this party!"
Hmm... Quinn's... something... Also why is Maia taking off for the semester and what will her parents say?
you wqill get a second update today becasue I won't be updating again this week! Merry Christmas and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
