Home is where the Heart is

Sam sat in detention, bored as ever. It was week two now, and he was getting bored procrastinating his homework while staring at an angry teacher. The teacher rarely paid attention anyways, in fact, sometimes he would take very long breaks. Probably because he didn't want to be stuck in a cold, half-empty, classroom either. But, at least Sam had somewhere to go.

"I'll be back in a minute." The advisor said, but everyone in detention knew that was a lie. Puck, he knew his name because they've shared every day of detention, had even taken out a stereo and started playing rock music. Sam stared at his science homework that was calling his name, but instead of doing it, he put his head down and tried to go to sleep. Just before he was about to fall in slumber, he heard a sound that brightened up his ears.

"It's the glee club." Puck said while turning down his music, noticing Sam's sudden reflex. Sam immediately thought about Mercedes. She mentioned several times she was in it, but he couldn't believe he's never heard her sing before.

"I know because I'm in it." Puck said. "Well, I miss most practices because of detention, but I'm still in it, even if it's only a couple times a month." Sam nodded and then stood up, he had to follow the sound. The beautiful sound. He put his ear to the door, and then quietly opened it. No teacher in sight, so he continued to follow the lovely voice.

All along it was a fever
A cold sweat, hot headed believer

Sam got closer, and it was easy to follow the noise because he just listened to his heart.

I threw my hands in the air, said, "Show me something"

He said, "If you dare, come a little closer"

Sam finally found the evidence behind the sound and peered through the open door of the choir room.

Round and around and around and around we go
Oh, now tell me now, tell me now, tell me now you know

Mercedes was seated in front of the glee club. It was just her voice, the piano and a load of passion.

Not really sure how to feel about it
Something in the way you move
Makes me feel like I can't live without you
It takes me all the way

Her voice was angelic, she was so raw and vulnerable. Sam held the looks of the other members as they held their mouth open in awe, some even got teary-eyed.

I want you to stay

Sam watched till the end of the performance, absorbing every word sung, and clapped along with the other glee club members.

"Mercedes that was amazing!" Mr.Shue said. "I didn't know you had that in you. Sorry Rachel, but I think Mercedes won the battle." By the looks of the other students, they agreed as well. He saw Mercedes wipe a tear after most of the glee club members left, but one with a strong opinion stayed.

"I didn't think you had the emotion in you, but clearly you do. You must have been thinking about a very special person." Rachel said, and then she passed Sam through the doorway while giving a gentle nod, leaving Mercedes alone in the choir room. Sam slowly walked towards her, his hands resting in his pockets.

"I didn't know you had such a beautiful voice." He said. She quickly turned around, seeming surprised to see Sam, and rushed to wipe the fallen tears off her face.

"What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I was in detention and then I heard a voice. I can't believe I've never heard you sing before."

"Oh um-

"It was beautiful." Sam interrupted. She smiled. "You got very emotional." He pointed out. "Must have been about your fiance." Mercedes stood up from the stool and took a deep breath.

"Actually...It wasn't about Shane." She said. Sam batted his eyelashes in wonder of what she was about to say next, in hope. "It," She took his hand. "It was about you."

"Me?" He asked. "I-I

"I called off the engagement with Shane. Were done." Sam gulped and felt like a weight lifted off his shoulders. She wasn't engaged anymore. "And I want you to stay." Mercedes said with a deep look into his eyes. Sam pulled a strand of hair behind her ear, feeling the happiest he's been in awhile. Suddenly, he didn't feel homeless anymore, like the emptiness of living on a street was gone and replaced with love.

They slowly leaned their lips towards each other and shared a kiss they longly craved for. It was just them, alone in the choir room, and the only noise was the sound of their lips parting, and then racing against each other. After Mercedes's hand was brought to Sam's face, they began to part, but stopped as their noses rested against each other. Sam felt Mercedes breath on his and even more so after she spoke,

"Are you going to stay?" She asked with her eyes gently closed. Sam looked up at her elegant long lashes.

"I wish I could stay forever."

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Ahhh...it finally happened

Song: Stay by Rihanna