A/N: As always...Read & Review please.

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

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Rachel Berry had been in Tennessee for a couple of days now and so far it hadn't been as bad as she thought it would be. She felt more like she was just visiting for the summer than actually living here. Her home was in Lima, Ohio and then permanently in New York. Come hell or high water, Rachel's destiny and end game were New York and Broadway.

Rachel was laying in bed, and her family had been very welcoming and so were her neighbors especially Sam Evans. Rachel felt a little guilty thinking of Sam when she clearly still loved Finn Hudson even if Finn was a bit confused about his loyalty lately. She was determined to get him back. Should she scheme or just let the planets align as they should? Scheming is not her thing and she didn't want to be like Santana or Quinn. I mean really who gets pregnant by boyfriend's best friend and then pin it on boyfriend who was dumb at times to investigate or question it from day one. He would've remembered something like "Bingo can't be mine because never had sex before." Quinn was just manipulative. Then she messes up everything as well. *sigh*

As Rachel got up, she put her robe on and looked out the window and blushed when she saw a tall drink of water working outside with a farmers tan and jeans. He was working outside his barn helping his dad. Wow he was only a sophomore but WOW. Quinn would be into him. And she is guessing blonde isn't his natural hair. Anyways, he was definitely hot but he would never notice her. She was "Man hands". Well no time for that, she had to get ready for school. First day of school, new town, would she make friends? Rachel quickly took a shower, breakfast, dressed and out the door to her car. Thankfully her dads made sure she had her own transportation. She was a junior after all. First day of school, should be fun...

As Rachel headed to her car, Sam was doing his morning chores and then hopped into shower to get ready for school. He had his mind on Rachel last couple of days and could've sworn that he caught her checking him out. He smiled at that the thought that perhaps she was getting hot & bothered over a country boy like him.

Rachel Berry, in his mind, was short but she was adorable. She was hot but you wouldn't see that right off the bat. It sort of snuck up on you. Her chocolate eyes, those long legs that went on for days, and her teeny tiny booty. Plus she seemed very smart and wow can she sing. Okay, Evans, enough with the crush. She.would never give you the time of day. She was obviously well off with that car of hers and she's New York bound.. She is a diva, but as sweet.

Sam shook his head, and hurried out the door to his bike, when he saw Rachel getting into her car. First day of school, brand new year. He was now a sophomore. He couldn't believe that the summer flew by and towards end of summer he meets a girl...Rachel.

Rachel: Hi Samuel.

Sam: Please just.call me Sam, Rachel.

Rachel: Oh I'm sorry.

Sam: Relax it's okay. 'Samuel' just reminds me of what my parents or grandparents would call me.

Rachel: Completely understand. Would you like a ride to school? That way I cant get lost on my first day.

Sam: That would be great, but can I bring my bike? That way you don't have to wait on me after school.

Rachel looked at him confused. "Are you ashamed to be seen with me?"

Sam: What?! No not at all, Rachel. I don't want to impose.

Rachel: You're not but, okay, if it makes you feel better.

Sam: Great, let's get going. Definitely don't want to be late and get detention.

Rachel: Oh no, I can't be late. I have NEVER been absent or been in detention. Need to maintain perfection if I plan to go to NYADA.

Sam shook his head. Got into her car as they drove to school. Sam noticed the Broadway stations on her Pandora but wax surprised to find some current tunes as well.

Sam: Wow you listen to Carrie Underwood?

Rachel: I do like the occasional current hits especially being in a Glee club. I think it is important to be current with all genres.

Sam: Yeah what you said. *shaking his head again..*

"Inside Your Heaven" (A/N: By Carrie Underwood)

(Rachel)

I've been down
 Now I'm blessed
 I felt a revelation coming around
 I guess its right, it's so amazing
 Everytime I see you I'm alive
 You're all I've got
 You lift me up
 The sun and the moonlight
 All my dreams are in your eyes

 I wanna be inside your heaven
 Take me to the place you cry from
 Where the storm blows your way
 I wanna be the earth that holds you
 Every bit of air you're breathin' in
 A soothin' wind
 I wanna be inside your heaven

 When we touch, when we love
 The stars light up
 The wrong becomes undone
 Naturally, my soul surrenders
 The sun and the moonlight
 All my dreams are in your eyes

 And I wanna be inside your heaven
 Take me to the place you cry from
 Where the storm blows you away
 And I wanna be the earth that holds you
 Every bit of air you're breathing in
 A soothing wind
 I wanna be inside your heaven

 When minutes turn to days and years
 If mountains fall, I'll still be here
 Holdin you until the day I die
 And I wanna be inside your heaven
 Take me to the place you cry from
 Where the storm blows you away

 I wanna be inside your heaven
 Take me to the place you cry from
 Where the storm blows you away
 I wanna be the earth that holds you
 Every bit of air you're breathin' in
 A soothin' wind
 I wanna be inside your heaven
 Oh yes I do
 I wanna be inside your heaven  

Sam got lost in her voice. She seemed sad as she sang the words. He wondered who broke her, who hurt her. And how HE could make her happy again. They drove to school in silence, and when they reached Manning High, he spotted a few of his friends staring as Rachel parked the car. He saw his ex, Penny, who was a popular girl, shooting daggers from her eyes at Rachel. Oh wow this won't be good.

Adam: Hey Evans! Who is your fine friend?

Penny: Who is she? Oh wait, she's the new girl who had better learn her place here.

Rachel: My name is Rachel Berry, and you don't scare me. I've seen scarier girls at my old school. Trust me you wouldn't match up to Quinn "Barbie" Fabray or Santana"with razors in her hair" Lopez who would go all Lima Heights on you. I'm not here to create negative waves, I'm here for school. So deal with it.

Penny: Bitch..

Rachel: I am a DIVA, deal with it.

Adam: DAMN...she put you in check Penny.

Sam: Lay off Penny! *he shot her a warning look* Anyways, gotta get to class. See you later, Rachel have a great day.

Rachel gave him a kiss on the cheek that caused him to blush, Adam's mouth to drop,and made Penny hate her more. Sam wanted nothing more than to kiss Rachel. They came close, but that was moving too fast. He watched Rachel walk off to her classes.He watched as she walked away, and damn that girl could make an exit. As he stared, his friend Adam who was on the football team and his best friend since like forever, watched his eyes. He smirked at Sam.

Adam: Sammy, we will talk about THAT later. She's HOT, think she would go out with me?

Sam: I saw her first, you're my best bud, but back off at least until I could figure it out.

Adam: No problem bro. Better watch out for Penny.

Sam: Penny and I are history. Plus Rachel is my neighbor who lives in Ohio..she is here because her dads are away on business. Plus she's Miss Broadway.

Penny: Country and Broadway shouldn't mix.

Sam: Who says? Reba McEntire played in "Annie Get Your Gun."

Adam: Oh snap, music throw down.

Sammy: Adam, you're not Dez.

Adam: Why not? I've got red hair, you're blonde and Rachel's a brunette.Austin & Ally country version.

Sam: Just..no..

Meanwhile Penny was with her friends, or minions she referred to them, and said "We are going to show little Miss Broadway Diva bitch how we do things here. I'm getting My Sammy back."

Amber: Sam broke up with you.

Penny: Shut up. Let's go.

Sam: Back off Penny and your mean girl minions.

Amber: I'm not a minion, I'm not yellow or wear weird glasses.

Sam stared and glad he met Rachel even more now.

Throughout the day, the students were busy getting used to first day of school and classes seemed okay. Thank goodness for lunch. Sam was sitting at a table with Adam when he spotted Rachel going through lunch line. He remembers her telling him she was a Vegan which didn't leave much to choose from. This was the south. Deep fried everything. He loved it too, but was watching his weight also especially if he wanted to be a model one day. But he didn't want to starve either. That wouldn't be healthy. Rachel spotted him and was ready to sit down at his table when Penny raced to take the seat he had saved for Rachel. Really Penny? he thought.

Sam: Penny what are you doing? I was saving that for-

Penny: Oh Sam so sweet of you to save it for me. Sorry Treasure nothing, you're going to sit somewhere else. This table is reserved.

Rachel looked at Sam, hurt but should be used to it considering how McKinley was. Yep this girl was definitely Quinn and Santana wrapped in one just more annoying.

Rachel: I am sorry. I guess I can go somewhere else.

Sam just sat there not saying a word but felt badly. Rachel didn't deserve that. No one did, and now she got the wrong impression about him and Penny and may have blown his shot with Rachel. Rachel sat at a table and looked over him with a sad smile.

Sam: What the hell, Penny?

Penny: What? She doesn't belong here.

Sam: First, WE are broken up meaning NEVER happen again. Rachel is my new friend and quite frankly someone I want to get to know more. She's Broadway and I am Country, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't work. You know what? Never mind. *Sam got up and left the table with Adam*

Rachel looked on and smiled that he stood up for her, but shocked that he thought they could be something more. Nah couldn't be, she thought. This is going to be a long year and already missing McKinley and that is saying ALOT.

The day dragged on, and Rachel walked to her a car and saw Sam with his friends. She thought of offering him a ride but didn't want to bother him. She couldn't stop thinking of him all day. She was about to get in her car when she found a note on the windshield. It said

"Country Diva go back to where you belong. You don't belong here or with Sam".

Rachel already knew who it was from. She got into her car, and watched Sam get on his bike. Rachel backed out of parking spot and headed home. She could see Sam a distance away. Soon they arrived at home Rachel got out of the car, when she saw Sam put his bike away and ran to Rachel.

Sam: Rachel wait we need to talk.

Rachel: We don't have anything to talk about. Gotta know my place here right.

Sam: Don't listen to Penny.

Rachel handed him the note, he read it and scowled.

Sam: Rachel-

Rachel: Just save it. I get it. I'm used to it. I've got to go. Bye, Sam.

Rachel turned and ran into house in tears.

Sam just froze and wanted to run after her. He would give her time. He wanted a shot with Rachel and already his plans weren't going the way he wanted. He sighed and went into his house, up the stairs to his room and a tear slipped. He thought of Rachel. Somehow, some way, he was going to make Rachel HIS destiny. He quickly texted Rachel and said "I'm sorry. Forgive me?"

A few minutes later he got a text back that said "Always."

Sam smiled but thought, "This is going to be a long year..."

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A/N: I hope you enjoyed this chapter. More to come...Samchel...