Disclaimer: I do not own Glee, characters or song lyrics.

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A few days had passed since Blaine left to be with Kurt, and Rachel decided for now to just put Blaine behind her a least temporarily. She's tired of just settling. She was surprised that Sam had asked her out. It was a nice change to say the least. She and Sam had agreed to meet the very next day. Sam picked her up in his truck, and they took a drive to nowhere in particular. They got takeout, and drove to a spot overlooking Columbus. Rachel had enjoyed talking to Sam and getting to known him a little better. Someone who realm listened to her and could make her laugh.

Flashback

Rachel: Sam, thank you for today. I was surprised that you asked me out. Is this a date or just friends?

Sam: Well what do you want it to be?

Rachel: I don't want to assume anything. It gets me into trouble. You never noticed me before.

Sam: Rachel, I am sorry if I've ever treated you badly or ignored you. Never meant to. I actually think you are smart, beautiful, and pushy at times but it's okay..you're so motivated and know what you want to do with your life. You are one of the few people who will definitely get out of Lima.

Rachel: Hopefully I can leave everything behind.

Sam: Does that include Blaine?

Rachel: *sigh* I am just tired of waiting for someone or something that may never happen. The only time he comes around is to use me. I had enough of that with Finn.

Sam: I honestly hated to see you in tears. Blaine does love you, but trapped. He's one of my best friends , but needs to get his priorities straight. I like you a lot, Rachel. We may or may not happen, but no matter what happens or who you choose, you'll always have me no matter what.

Rachel smiled. Her phone buzzed. Blaine.

Sam: Blaine?

Rachel: Yep.

Sam: What are you going to do? Text back?

Rachel: Not now. Right now I'm with you.

Sam grabbed his guitar. "Rachel, I want to play something for you. "

Rachel: For me?

Sam: For Rachel.

(Sam)

You know I'd fall apart without you
 I don't know how you do what you do
 'Cause everything that don't make sense about me
 Makes sense when I'm with you

 Like everything that's green, girl I need you
 But it's more than one and one makes two
 Put aside the math and the logic
 You gotta know you want it too
 'Cause I wanna wrap you up
 Wanna kiss your lips

 I wanna make you feel wanted
 And I wanna call you mine
 Wanna hold you hand forever
 Never let you forget it
 Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted

 Anyone can tell you you're pretty
 (Yeah)
 You get that all the time, I know you do
But your beauty's deeper than the makeup
 And I wanna show you what I see tonight
 When I wrap you up
 When I kiss your lips
 I wanna make you feel wanted
 And I wanna call you mine
 Wanna hold you hand forever
 Never let you forget it
 'Cause baby I wanna make you feel wanted
 As good as you make me feeli wanna make you feel better
 Better than your fairy tales
 Better than your best dreams
 You're more than everything I need
 You're all I ever wanted
 All I ever wanted
 And I just wanna wrap you up
 Wanna kiss your lips
 I wanna make you feel wanted
 And I wanna call you mine
 Wanna hold you hand forever
 Never let you forget it
 Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted
 Yeah, baby I wanna make you feel
 Wanted
 'Cause you'll always be wanted

Rachel had tears in her eyes. Sam leaned in and gave Rachel a soft, tender kiss.

Rachel: Sam...thank you.

Sam then drove Rachel home. He gave her another quick kiss before Rachel got out of the truck.

Rachel: Good night, Sam. See you in school.

Sam: Good night beautiful.

End of Flashback

Yeah..Rachel was glad she went out with Sam, but still in her heart she loved Blaine. She was conflicted but determined not to just settle anymore. Time to head to bed. Before she went to sleep, Sam texted asking to drive her to school.

Blaine would be upset, but he doesn't own her. Maybe he would wake up to realize what he's losing. Rachel texted back a simple "of course. See you in the morning." And for the first time , she got a good night's rest.

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The next morning at school, Blaine was at his locker listening to Kurt talk about the latest gossip and how appalling the previous episode of Project Runway had been.

Blaine nodded and listened, as a good boyfriend should right? Although his mind wasn't on the latest gossip or horrible fashion mishaps, it was on Rachel. He didn't like that she had ignored his calls or texts. She always answered before. He ached to be with her. He spaced out until he heard Kurt gasped, "Oh my Barbra, since when did Samchel happen?"

Blaine: When did who? With what?

Blaine turned to see what or actually WHO Kurt was talking about. He saw Sam and Rachel..HIS RACHEL...walking closely together, Sam's arm around Rachel. What the hell? His best friend and his..well what was Rachel exactly to him..all he knew was Rachel was HIS.

Kurt: How can she not tell me about THAT?

Blaine: Maybe because its not our business.

Kurt: Oh please everything is my business.

Blaine: And here I thought Mercedes and Santana were bad.

Kurt: What's wrong?

Blaine: Nothing, just tired.

Kurt: Well you have been busy with rehearsals for West Side Story.

Blaine: Yes that's it. Again I am sorry but also think it's rude interfering with Rachel's life. If she wanted us to know then she would've said something.

Kurt:*sigh * Fine. You're not fun. Time to seek out Mercedes then. See you in Glee.

Blaine: Yes, I'll see you in Glee.

Kurt stomped off, and Blaine watched Rachel and Sam quietly talking and laughing. Blaine glared, feeling a pang of jealousy. He watched Rachel walk away, and Blaine stormed up to Sam.

Blaine: What the hell, Sam?

Sam: I don't know what you're talking about?

Blaine: You and Rachel. You're my best friend. You know how much I love her. How could you?

Sam: I'm not doing anything wrong. She's a good friend, and I am just tired of seeing her cry. Plus you're with Kurt, you don't. Own her. If you want her then maybe it's time to get your head out of your ass and fight for her! She loves you man, but she needs someone who will fight through for for her. You should wake up and realize what's in front of you before you lose forever. I'm leaving you with that piece of advice, my friend.

Sam walked away, and Blaine was fuming. It hurt to watch Rachel with someone else. Yes, he knows he's being unfair and still trying to sort his head and heart out. Ugh Rachel's made me so confused.

'Maybe it's time you stop thinking with your dick, and listen to your heart Anderson,' his inner though scolded.

Blaine ignored it, and stormed off to his classes. Later on that day, it was time for Glee. He spotted Rachel talking to Artie, and walked up to them.

Blaine: Hi Rachel, can I talk to you? We need to discuss our lines for one scene.

Rachel: Um, okay sure.

Blaine grabbed Rachel's hand, and led her to Janitor's closet.

Rachel: Blaine, what are we doing in here?

Blaine: Why have you ignored my calls? My texts? And then show up with Sam, my best friend.

Rachel: Who is MY friend too, Blaine, and you don't own me.

Blaine: Are you really ready to throw us away? For what, sex?

Rachel: You know there is more to me then that. Isn't that what YOU have been doing? You only come around when you're horny. I'm tired of being your "fuck bunny!"

Blaine: You know you're more than that, and I told you I need time to think and -

Rachel: Then STOP thinking with your dick!

Blaine: My inner thoughts said same thing.

Rachel: Then maybe its time you listened. We're going to be late for Glee, let's go.

Blaine followed but stopped to hit the locker, "Damn it!"

Both walked back to Glee, and Mr Shue asked if anyone had anything to share.

Rachel stormed in and said, "I have something, Mr Shue!"

Mr. Shue: Let's hear it.

Rachel: This is self explanatory. *Rachel looked straight at Blaine, who shifted in his seat, arms crossed*

(Rachel).

 15 minutes left to throw me together
 For mister right now, not mister forever
 Don't know why I even try when I know how it ends
 Lookin' like another maybe we could be friends
 I've been leavin' it up to fate
 It's my life so it's mine to make

 I ain't settlin' just gettin' by
 I've had enough so so for the rest of my life
 Tired of shootin' too low so raise the bar high.
 "Just enough" ain't enough this time
 I ain't settlin' for anything less than everything.

*Rachel

 With some good red wine and my brand new shoes
 Gonna dance a blue streak around my livin' room
 Take a chance on love and try how it feels
 With my heart wide open now you know I will
 Find what it means to be the girl
 Change her mind and change the world

*Rachel danced in front of Sam smiling, while looking over at Blaine who saw red *

 I ain't settlin' just gettin' by
 I've had enough so so for the rest of my life
 Tired of shootin' too low so raise the bar high.
 "Just enough" ain't enough this time
 I ain't settlin' for anything less than everything.

 I ain't settlin' just gettin' by
 I've had enough so so for the rest of my life
 Tired of shootin' too low so raise the bar high.
 "Just enough" ain't enough this time

 I ain't settlin' just gettin' by
 I've had enough so so for the rest of my life
 Tired of shootin' too low so raise the bar high.
 I ain't settlin' no, no, no, no, no, no....
 So raise the bar high.

 Mr. Shue and Sam clapped, while Blaine pouted. Santana: "Damn, Snap!"

Mr. Shue: Great job, Rachel. What inspired that?

Rachel: I am just tired of just settling for less than I'm worth.

Mercedes: What diva fit is this about?

Kurt: Just being an attention whore.

Sam: Hey that's enough! I am tired of how you guys bitch about Rachel every day yet she's always willing to help you all out. Instead of bitchin, concentrate on changing yourselves before you comment about someone.

Rachel: Thank you Sam.

Mr. Shue: Anyone else have anything to share?

Blaine looked over at Rachel, and raised his hand.

Blaine: I do, Mr. Shue. Just a song I've wanted to try for Regionals.

 Mr.Shue: Let's here it Blaine.

Blaine looked over at Rachel, and mouthed "pay attention"

(Blaine

On the front page of the paper
 Speeding window of a train
 On a billboard on a highway
 It always looks the same

 A smile out of nowhere
 Stops me in my tracks
 I can't believe that after all this time
 You still have that kind of impact

*Blaine's gaze locked with Rachel's, who happened to sit with arms crossed but tears filling her eyes.*

 Everywhere I turn, I see your face
 Proving that a fool's love never fades
 In my mind your image is forever burned
 I keep trying not to stare but you're always there
 Everywhere I turn

 On a steamed up cafe window, I spell out your name, baby
 I watch people run across the street through the pouring rain
 And there you are again so easy to find
 Under the umbrella in another woman's eyes

 Everywhere I turn, I see your face
 Proving that a fool's love never fades
 In my mind your image is forever burned
 I keep trying not to stare but you're always there
 Everywhere I turn

 Well, I thought I'd suffered long enough for you babe
 And my mind would let go of the pain, any day
 But it don't work that way

*Blaine's voice was getting a little choked up, but everyone assumed he was singing to Kurt. Kurt just looked at him confused, by list I Blaine's voice.*

 Everywhere I turn, I see your face
 Proving that a fool's love never fades
 In my mind your image is forever burned
 I keep trying not to stare but you're always there
 Everywhere I turn

 Everywhere I turn
 Everywhere I turn
 Everywhere I turn, yeah
 Everywhere I turn
 Everywhere I turn
 Everywhere I turn

As Blaine finished, he saw that Rachel had run out in tears.

Sam: I'll go talk to her. *he walked by Blaine, whispering and said "Fight for her."

  Blaine just stared at the pair run out. Wanting so badly to run after Rachel, and tell Kurt he loves her, but just froze.

Mr. Shue: Well if that is all, let's call it a day. Tomorrow we work on Regionals. And also West Side Story rehearsals are on Friday since Coach Beiste and Miss Pillsbury are out sick. Have a good day.

Blaine went back to his seat to get his bag, and Kurt smirked, "Berry is such a drama queen."

Blaine looked at Kurt shaking his head, and walked out. Blaine has to figure this thing he had with Rachel soon, before he loses her forever....Maybe it's time to "un-complicate my life.." He said.

"Its about damn time," his inner thoughts mocked him.

"Shut up! " hitting his locker again..."ouch! Okay THAT hurt." He whimpered.

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A/N: I hope you liked this chapter. I actually enjoyed writing a lil Blainchel mixed with Samchel, and thank you for suggestion of a jealous Blaine. Read & Review.

  Songs: Wanted-Hunter Hayes

. Settlin- Sugarland

Everywhere I turn- Bryan White