A/N: I am back with another installment of "Day before You." The inspiration for this story came from an old Rascal Flatts song called "Day before you". I thought the song and theme would work for a Samchel story. Enjoy!

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

song: How do I say by Usher

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Sam was surprised to get an invite for dinner from Blaine. Rachel was home? She had disappeared and had been thinking of her a lot these days. The reasons why were still kind of confusing. He had never thought much of her before. He had always thought of Rachel as "off limits" because of Finn. Even now he felt guilty thinking of her. Finn was gone and Rachel had so much going on in her life. Not that Rachel wasn't attractive because quite frankly she was sexy. Back in high school Quinn or Santana would've raised hell. He never really understood why she was bullied as bad as.she did. She never really did anything to anyone. Except maybe the crack house thing and making out with Puck. The whole Jesse St James thing wasn't her fault. If anyone had a right to be upset wouldn't it be Rachel?

Ever since New York, before Mercedes showed up, he had wondered the "What if" scenario. He pursued Mercedes hoping to pick up where they left off in high school. But, if he were honest if they were meant to be wouldn't it had happened already? Anyhow, back to the present. Here he is now inside of Rachel's home and she's home finally.

Sam gave Rachel a hug after she let him in, and they walked to the dining room where Blaine and Rachel's dad, Leroy, were. Rachel home was always warm and inviting.

Leroy: Samuel Evans, so good to see you.

Sam: Thank you, Me. Berry.

Leroy: Please call me Leroy. Your practically family.

Blaine: Me too?

Leroy: Yes Blaine. You boys are like my sons I never had.

Blaine: Yay then Rachel's my favorite sister.

Sam: Yes she's like a sister.

Rachel looked down and felt strange that Sam calling her a "sister" hurt just a bit.

Rachel: Well, I am so glad to see you all and to be home. I never thought I'd say that because i thought New York WAS my home.

Blaine: It's a set back but you're Rachel Berry, you will bounce back. I mean different situation but look at Robert Downey Jr who hit the lowest point of his life and after a long battle he bounced back with Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes. Look at him now. You made mistakes, we all have.

Leroy: Since when have you ever done things the easy way?

Sam: You got to be on Broadway in a dream role at such a young age. How many can say that?

Rachel: I'm just upset because I proved everyone right that I'm a lo-

Sam: Rachel Barbra Berry don't even finish that sentence. You are not and never were a loser. Don't even listen to those other Lima losers.

Blaine: Yes, what he said. Look at me...I centered my whole life around Kurt and thought I'd be with him forever. Look at us now. We're broken up and I got kicked out of NYADA.

Sam: Look at me, I wanted to be a model and ended up coming home.

Leroy: This is a part of growing up. And the future will judge you based on how you bounce back.

Rachel: *Sigh* I don't know what I'd do without you all. Lets just enjoy dinner and maybe watch a movie?

Sam: Avatar?

Rachel: Anything BUT Funny Girl or That's so Rachel.

Dinnertime was fun. A lot of reminiscing and laughter.

Leroy: Well kids I am headed out for drinks with friends myself, so I may or may not be home later. You boys are welcomed to stay and keep my star company.

Rachel: I love you dad. Thank you.

Blaine: I actually have to be at Dalton in the morning. Rachel, I will text you later. Maybe you can come to Dalton and critique the Warblers since we will be competing against Mr.Schue and Vocal Adrenaline.

Blaine hugged Rachel and followed Leroy out. This left Rachel and Sam alone.

Rachel: So...if you're busy Sam you don't have to stay.

Sam: I want to stay. I haven't seen you in months. Plus you're the only person who will put up with my Avatar obsession. Rachel,.aynga lrrtok (A/N: Means "you're beautiful" in na'vi)

Rachel: Did you just call me beautiful, Sam?

Sam: What? I didn't mean to say that out loud. But, it's true you really are.beautiful.

Rachel felt her cheeks get warm and blushed.

Rachel: Thank you, Sam. Lets head over to the sofa and watch Avatar.

Sam: Well, go get comfortable and I'll get everything ready.

Rachel: Okay sounds great. I'll be back and don't start without me. And Sam?

Sam: Yeah?

Rachel: You're handsome too.

Sam smiled as he watched Rachel go up to her room. 'Okay get yourself together, Sam, she's off-limits. She's just your friend. Mercedes is the one. Right?' he told himself. Sam got the popcorn and movie setup. He heard the shower running and he thought of Rachel. He was so glad she was home and despite her smile, he saw sadness hidden in her eyes. He was determined to try and help her. Why is he having these fuzzy thoughts? Sam sighed and listened to music while waiting. Usher's "How do I say" came on and he sang along.

"How Do I Say"

(Sam)
A foreign beauty so exotic
 When she smiled at me
 She took my breath away
 She's reminiscent of a goddess
 It's a shame that we could not communicate
 How do I say

 How do I say hello?
 I just wanna talk to you
 How do I say you're beautiful
 When I can't take my eyes off you
 I don't wanna say the wrong thing
 I want just the right words to impress you
 Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

 How do I say?
 The room was filled with a sweet aroma
 When she danced her hips moved oh so sensuous
 She speaks with her body, so united
 In the language that I will never forget

 I hear her calling
 Spinning around in the crowd cause she found me
 And when she started moving closer and closer
 Does she know that i want her, I want her
 I wanna be with her tonight
 So I caressed her face, kissed her lips
 In my life, I've never felt like this
 I've never had a lost for words
 One kiss from her has got me feenin'

 How do I say hello?
 I just wanna talk to you
 How do I say you're beautiful
 When I can't take my eyes off you
 I don't wanna say the wrong thing
 I want just the right words to impress you
 Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

 How do I say hello?
 I just wanna talk to you
 How do I say you're beautiful
 When I can't take my eyes off you
 I don't wanna say the wrong thing
 I want just the right words to impress you
 Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

[breakdown]

 How do I say hello?
 I just wanna talk to you
 How do I say you're beautiful
 When I can't take my eyes off you
 I don't wanna say the wrong thing
 I want just the right words to impress you
 Mujer bonita, how do I say, how do I say?

Sam sat on the sofa lost in thought, when Rachel appeared wearing a tank top and sweat pants.

Rachel: You sound amazing, Sam. As always.

Sam: Oh Rachel, hi, sorry love that song.

Rachel: Was that song for Mercedes?

Sam became nervous and lied, "Um yeah I still love Mercedes."

Rachel: I know you do. So movie ready?

Sam patted the spot next to him on the sofa. Rachel sat next to him,.and suddenly felt nervous and a little envious of Mercedes. She wished she had someone that devoted to her.

Sam started the movie, and over the next few hours the two friends watched the movie, and Sam recited the lines from the movie. Rachel found it adorable that he could speak na'vi and surprised their was an actual dictionary and translator for the Avatar language. Soon sleep started settling in and she fell asleep .

Sam looked down to find Rachel asleep on his lap. He tensed a little but smiled. As he let his eyes wander over every curve of her body. He grabbed a blanket and held her as she slept. He was a good friend and that's all he was doing, being a good friend. Right? Right. Yeah sure Evans, keep lying to yourself. You have a crush on Rachel that you're denying, his conscience told himself.

Sam: Good night Rachel. *he leaned over to kiss her cheek.*

Sam got comfortable and laid down on sofa with her. Sleep soon took over.

Rachel smiled in her sleep. "Good night Sam" she whispered.

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A/N: Awwww some Samchel moments. Trying to move too fast with them but super sweet.More to come. Keep Reviews coming. xoxo