It's Called Being Sassy

The Gathering

Mercedes wipes her makeup off with makeup remover then goes to wash her face with soap and water. She goes back to her closet and vanity and applies the makeup scheme she had that morning. She will be home all night after all.

She goes over her room to make sure it's fit for company. She has her clothes in her closet and moves her coffee table out of the way so she can let down her pull-out bed from the couch.

She goes to the hall closet for sheets and pillows then comes back to make the bed. She makes the bed then frowns. She knows she'll share her bed with Quinn and Tina and that Santana, Brittany and Sugar can share the pull-out but where will Rachel sleep?

Maybe Rachel can have the guest? Laura'll probably sleep with Marc if she doesn't go home. Right? Darnit! The kids have to sleep there. She taps her lips.

She decides to go get more sheets and make up a pallet on the floor between her bed and the living area. It's thick enough on the equally thick carpet that Mercedes hopes Rachel will be comfortable.

"Mercy?!" Quinn's voice screams.

Mercedes reaches for her phone and texts her that she's upstairs.

Footsteps pound on the stairs before Quinn comes in. "Hi!"

Mercedes giggles. "Hey."

"Look who I have!" Quinn dances with Fluffy in her arms.

"Hi, Fluffy!" Mercedes goes to the white Persian.

Fluffy meows gently.

Mercedes takes her and strokes her softly. "Hi, pretty girl."

Fluffy likes her petting and voice. She rubs herself against Mercedes' chest.

"Are you getting fresh with my girlfriend?!" Quinn laughs as she takes Fluffy.

The kitten bats her nose.

Mercedes giggles. "She's such a diva."

"Like her mama?" Quinn bounces with Fluffy.

"Yeah. Just like her momma."

Quinn frowns before eyeing her girlfriend. "Are you talking about me?"

Mercedes stills. "Weren't you?"

Quinn sets Fluffy on the bed and her hands on her hips. "I was talking about you!"

"Me?!" Mercedes is shocked. "Aww! I'm your kitty's other mommy?!"

Quinn hugs Mercedes. "Of course you are! And Mikey is her daddy."

Mercedes makes a face since Quinn can't see her. Mikey hates cats... "Okay."

Quinn leans back so Mercedes fixes her face. "I brought a few choices from home."

"Choices?" Mercedes is confused.

"For church tomorrow. I want us to match."

"Quinn, we stopped wearing matching clothes-" Mercedes frowns as she realizes that technically they still wear matching clothes, just not every day but they have plenty of the same outfits, especially accessories.

Quinn smiles cockily. "That's what I thought. So I want to wear blue. I think we can do navy justice."

Mercedes sighs. Quinn is still bossy. "Okay. We'll find navy."

Quinn wiggles happily. "I brought five different dresses but three are dark blue-"

"Mercy?!" Mike's voice calls out.

Mercedes can't believe the feeling of euphoria flowing through her. She knows she loves Mike but now it's amplified. "We're upstairs, Mikey!"

Quinn pouts as Mercedes goes around her to the open door. She picks up Fluffy. "Want to see Daddy?"