This Life I Lead

Chapter 15

"So what's your answer?" Mercedes held her breath.

Santana nodded. "We're staying."

"Yay!" Mercedes hugged her. "What made you decide?"

"We just talked about the pros and cons of staying. It just makes more sense to stay."

"Yes! This is going to be amazing! I'm so glad you're staying!"

"I'm glad, too." Quinn smiled.

"Really, Quinnocence? Really?" Santana mocked.

"Yes, pain in my side. You are welcome here."

"Thanks."

"So are you ready for tonight?" Mercedes asked.

"Chang's show? Yeah. It should be good." Santana nodded.

"Yes! Yes! We're all proud of Mikey but no!" Mercedes waved that away. "Tonight's the night!"

"What night?"

"Marcy's ready."

"To do what?"

Quinn cocked her head. "Are you saying what I think you're saying?"

"Yes!" Mercedes nodded frantically. "She's ready to be with Pierre!"

Quinn's eyes widened and she screamed. "No way!"

"Yes way! She told me Thursday!"

"Why didn't she tell me?" Quinn pouted.

"She didn't tell Rou either. At least not then. She probably just hasn't gotten around to telling you."

Quinn sulked then brightened before sulking again. "She's getting serious about Pierre then."

"Yeah." Mercedes sighed. "This must be the end of Malcy."

Santana snorted. "They're like a little family. It's not over."

"Our hope is diminishing."

"Stay strong. We're going shopping, right? Just put the idea in her head that she doesn't want to sleep with this dude. He's way too stuffy for her anyway."

"He is extremely straitlaced." She frowned. "But he's nice and she deserves that."

"She deserves Mal!" Quinn fussed with a frown. "I don't know why they just don't get together! They and Laura and Marc get on my nerves! They just won't get together!"

"I know, Sissy." Mercedes patted her hand.

"Calm down, Tubbers." Santana soothed. "They'll get together soon. I'm willing to bet money."

"Me too!" Mercedes perked up. "I will remain a Malcy shipper for life! Who's with me?!"

Santana and Quinn raised their coffee mugs with her. "I am!"

M&MC

Karou held a dress up to her body and twisted side to side. "I like it."

"Isn't it a little fancy?" Marcy asked.

"Yeah." Karou held the dress out then put it back. "Yeah, it is."

Mercedes pulled out a dress. "I like this but it's loud as all get out. Should I get it but not wear it tonight?"

Quinn eyed it critically. "It is too noticeable."

"But I like it so much. Maybe we can go out to a different show?"

"We'll make plans. But not for tonight."

Santana picked up a dress. "This is perfect for me!"

"It is! I love that!"  Mercedes took it and looked it over. "It goes with your skin tone and it's in your favorite color!"