A/N: You are so awesome! Welcome back and I apologize for not being able to update as rapidly. THANK YOU so much for your loyalty with this story. Without further ado..

Disclaimer: As always I own nothing. Only the storyline.

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Rachel sat in her car, half way home. Kurt had called saying he would stay at her house so she wouldn't be alone. It was going to be difficult since the last time she was home, she made love and shared her bed with the only guy she ever really cared for... Her Sam...because he was. She was an idiot for not sticking around and fighting for them. He deserved better, but so did she. She just had to let him go. Concentrate on her future and get the hell out of Lima and Tennessee. New York bound come hell or high water.

Rachel pulled into her driveway and Kurt was waiting in his car. When Kurt saw his favorite Diva, he rushed to open her door and wrapped his arms around Rachel, and Rachel gave him a pained but fake smile.

Kurt: Oh my Barbra! Welcome Home!

Rachel: Thanks. To be honest I don't even know where home is anymore.

Kurt: New York of course. Don't worry Rach, your favorite fashionista Diva is here and tomorrow we shall go shopping, and just forget everything.

Rachel: I wish I didn't have to forget. I'm stupid.

Kurt: No, never. You're home..myself and Blaine have missed you. Lets get in the house and have dinner and tomorrow everything will be better.

Rachel: Thank you, Kurt. I am glad I have my BFF.

Kurt: Love you too.

They walk into house, and Rachel went straight to her bedroom. She walked in, getting her pajamas for a shower, glanced at the bed and suddenly flashback images of her time with Sam flashed. Rachel ran to bathroom, and turned on the shower. She got I and let the tears flow. She began to sing since it always calmed her. She truly missed Sam already. It amazed her how fast he gas captured her heart. Maybe she made aa mistake. But Kurt was right..New York is her true love.

"I'll say goodbye for the two of us" (A/N: By Exposé)

(Rachel)

When you wake up

And find me gone tomorrow

Don't think I meant to hurt you

I just did what we knew I had to

And all the time we knew

The time was never right for us

Time to leave this love behind

I could never leave you -- Baby

If I saw you cry

Chorus

I'll say good bye for the two of us

Tonight while you sleep

I'll kiss you softly one last time

And say good-bye

Like I know we must

There's just no other way

And I couldn't bear to see your heart break

So I´ll wait till your asleep to say good-bye

Please realize

How hard it is to do this

I'm trying to make it through this

Say good-bye just as gently as I can

Please try and understand

This time just wasn't the time for us

We knew I couldn't stay

But that don't make it easier to leave you

So while I can find the strength

Chorus

Before your arms embrace me

Before your kisses take me

Before your eyes can make me stay

Chorus

Like I know we must

I´ll wait till you're asleep

To say good-bye for the two of us

Tonight while you sleep

I´ll kiss you softly one last time

And say good-bye

Like I know we must

There's just no other way

And I couldn't bear to see your heart break

So I´ll wait till your asleep to say good-bye

When you wake up

And find me gone tomorrow

Don't think I meant to hurt you

Good bye

Rachel whispered as her voice cracked, 'i love you Sam"

Tears flowed until it was time to join Kurt and ended up falling asleep on the couch dreaming of Samuel Evans. Kurt sighed, draped a blanket over Rachel and head to bed. Rachel's phone buzzed. Kurt looked at the message and saw it was from Sam. Kurt hated seeing Rachel hurt so he deleted the message. "Sorry Sam, she has to move on.." Kurt whispered, then headed to sleep.

'Good night, Rachel," Kurt said .

"Sam," Rachel cried in her sleep.

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 Meanwhile back in Tennessee, Sam was hanging in his room playing COD with Adam, and trying not to think of Rachel. He couldn't believe that she just walked away.

Adam: Dude don't take this wrong, but you seriously are getting ass kicked in this game. If you miss HER that much then DO SOMETHING about it. Don't let a couple of bitches stand in the way.

Sam: Two? What are you talking about?

Adam looked down, "Oh..oops. Look Penny and some girl named Quinn are trying to hurt you and Rachel. Well realm Rachel, but at the same time you're hurt because she's gone."

Sam: She didn't give me a chance. Forget her.

Adam: You don't mean that. I get your hurt but being here and then dealing with the same harassment back in Ohio..i don't blame her leaving. What you got to do is decided what you want to do and fight for her. Get your woman back and protect her before it's too late.

Sam: I keep trying to call or text but she's ignoring me.

Sam dialed Rachel's number that went straight to voicemail.

Sam: Rachel, I know you are ignoring me. But please baby, let me know you got home safe. You should be here with me...i love you Rachel. Come home.."

Sam: Well...looks like its just me. Damn women.

Adam: Doesn't get any easier, but if SHE is the One...fight.. And with that I'm out of here. *bumping fists*

Sam: Thanks man, see you tomorrow.

Sam grabbed his guitar and stared at Rachel's contact photo.

Sam called again, and Rachel picked up. He could tell she had been crying.

Rachel: Hello?

Sam: Rachel? Baby? Sorry did I wake you?

Rachel: Yes...what did you need?

Sam: You...

Rachel: Samuel...

Sam: I don't agree with why you left, but I love you. You need to be with me. I'm not giving up. I have a song for you. Just listen to it..

Rachel: *sigh* I'm listening...

"Stare at You" (A/N: By NKOTB)

I still get lost, caught in a daze,
 Tongue tied, just like the very first day...

I saw you and I'm so amazed
 Cause the look that got me twisted still hasn't changed

Your sexy eyes never lie,
 Baby, I lose myself (when they open)
 Girl, forget about goin' out
 Baby, I'd rather not (So, I'm hoping)

Chorus:
 I could just stare at you forever (Oh, baby)
 I can be here with you doing whatever (My lady)
 It's not the way you look that brings me to my knees,
 It's the way you look at me
 I could just stare at you forever
 If forever you were staring at me

What do you see? I can't figure it out
 You're talking to my heart without making a sound
 I can't lose when I'm caught in your eyes
 (I feel like superman) Got me up in the sky

Your sexy eyes never lie
 Baby, I lose my ground... (You're so gorgeous, oh...)
 Girl, forget about goin' out
 Baby, I want you now...

Chorus

Baby, keep the lights on
 I'm gonna stare at you all night long
 And we'll keep rocking 'til the sun shines
 Wait until the moonlight to do it again

I could just stare (I'm gonna stare) at you forever (all the time, all the time) Oh, baby
 I can be here (right here) with you (with you) doing whatever (with my lady)
 (Girl) It's not the way you look (it's not the way) that (you look at me) brings me to my knees,
 It's the way you look at me
 So keep looking at me
 I could just stare at you forever
 If forever you were staring at me
 If forever you were staring at me

Rachel: That was beautiful.

Sam: Just like you. I love you, Rachel. I'll wait forever. I'll find my way to you. You're my life.

Rachel: I cant do this. I love you Sammy. Please give me time.

Sam: I told you in my text..i love you. Good night baby. *Sam began to sob then hung up. He had to make a plan and get his woman back.*

Rachel hung up and was sad, she loved Sam. Then she thought of what he said. 'text? There was no text..' She thought.

Rachel: Kurt?

Kurt came into room, "Yeah?"

Rachel: Sam called. Said I got a text. Do you know what text? I fell asleep."

Kurt: Well......

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A/N: Sorry so short. Read & Review.