Temptation

The Graduation

A/N: Hiya! So this chapter is a long one! There's a few flashbacks that will give you a little more details about some of the characters! I want you to know now this chapter is... a mess and a half! We get to meet Mary, Dwight and Stacey! There is just some crazy stuff happening and we just hit the tip of the iceberg.

Songs-

Isn't She Lovely- Stevie Wonder

Earned It- The Weekend

The Graduation

Sam didn't know what to get Stacey for graduating college and because it was last minute he knew he was going to need to drop a pretty penny to appease his sister. He and Mercedes stopped at a local mall to run in and get her a gift and after going to four different stores Mercedes suggested some jewelry. They walked into a small shop that had unique pieces of jewelry that she was sure he could find a decent gift for his sister.

"What about this?" Sam said holding up a hideous necklace with a huge pendant attached to it. When he said Mercedes's face he quickly put it down and began looking at the other pieces.

"Sam, this should do it." She said holding a necklace with a small cap pendant and a charm bracelet with a mini rolled up diploma on it and room to add more if she pleased. Sam smiled and took the necklace and bracelet from Mercedes to look at it closer and shook his head in agreement. He grabbed a few more charms to add to the bracelet then went to the register, he saw Mercedes looking another necklace before placing it back gently and walking towards him. After he paid they headed back to his car so they could head to Stacey's graduation. The drive was smooth until it was time to get into the university and park, it took them thirty minutes to get a spot and another fifteen to get in to be seated. Luckily his parents saved spots for them and as soon as he spotted them he grabbed Mercedes's hand and lead her over to where they were standing waving.

"Hey sweetie! We thought you were going to be late you made it just in time." His mother Mary said smiling brightly. She notice the woman beside him and had to agree with Stevie that she was very beautiful. She wasn't his usual type but she could tell he was very much taken by her because he hadn't let her hand go to hug her yet.

"Hey ma. Sorry it took forever to park and getting in here was a task." Sam said hugging his mother.

"Hey son, how are ya?" Dwight said behind his wife giving him a nod and warm smile.

"I'm good Pop."

"Ahem..." Mary said nodding towards Mercedes, who was smiling but remained silent.

"Mom, dad this is Mercedes. Mercedes these are my parents Mary and Dwight Evans." He said beaming as he looked at her then back at his parents.

"Hi Mr. and Mrs. Evans, it's so nice to meet you both." Mercedes said sweetly and extending her hand for them to shake but was quickly pushed away by Mary who engulfed her into a tight hug followed by Dwight.

"Call us Dwight and Mary sweetheart we're not that old." He said with a chuckle making Mercedes laugh and nod. They all sat down and right before the ceremony started Stevie rushed over and smiled when he said he would be sitting beside Mercedes.

"About time Stevie! I thought you were going to miss it." His mother hissed at him causing him to blush slightly.

"Ah come on not in front of Mercedes!" He said looking at Mercedes and winking before wincing when Sam reached over and smacked him across the head. Mercedes made an apologetic face and gently rubbed the back of his head before turning and hitting Sam, who pretended to be offended by her actions.