A Glee inspired short story 🍿🎈
A short story inspired by the relationship between Mercedes and Sam, from the hit series Glee by Ryan Murphy.
As the autumn dusk settled over Cornell's campus, painting the sky in delicate hues of pink and blue, Mercedes found herself anchored within the quiet sanctuary of the library. From her perch on the fourth floor, she peered out of the expansive circular window, watching as the last ripples of daylight bid farewell to another day. Below, students bustled about, their silhouettes etched against the fading light, while golden brown leaves danced their final waltz to the ground.
Lost in the contemplation of nature's ephemeral beauty, Mercedes reluctantly tore her gaze away from the mesmerising scene outside, returning her attention to the scattered paragraphs awaiting her scrutiny on the laptop screen. However, before she could immerse herself in her work, the insistent trill of her phone pierced the stillness of the library.
With a sigh, Mercedes retrieved her phone, greeted by the familiar voice of Santana, her friend and confidante. Despite her initial reluctance to be drawn away from her task, Mercedes couldn't help but smile at the warmth and enthusiasm in Santana's voice as she wished her a happy birthday.
"Hey, San! What's up?" Mercedes answered, her voice laced with affection.
"Happy birthday, sweetheart!" Santana's jubilant tones echoed through the phone, accompanied by a burst of laughter.
Gratitude flooded Mercedes' heart as she thanked Santana for the heartfelt wishes, her smile widening at the thought of her friend's infectious joy. Yet, even amidst the birthday cheer, the looming specter of unfinished work loomed large in Mercedes' mind.
"Do you know what would be even more lovely, Mercedes?" Santana's voice took on a mischievous edge, sparking curiosity in Mercedes' heart.
"What's that?" Mercedes inquired, her interest piqued.
"Getting this conclusion completed for your paper. The end is always the hardest part to write," Santana teased, her words laced with playful encouragement.
Mercedes chuckled at Santana's gentle prodding, acknowledging the truth in her friend's words. With a resigned sigh, she promised to make her way back to their apartment soon, determined to tackle her academic obligations before indulging in birthday celebrations.
Little did she know, the evening held surprises far beyond her wildest imaginings. Their thread of friendship and love woven together over many years, anticipated her arrival across the way, near Ithaca falls.
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