Sam I am. 21. Junior. Vet Studies major. You might've seen me 'round campus. I play football ( #11 QB/WR) and baseball (#55 pitcher/co capt).
I'm a proud Alpha Nu Tau brother. I'm their VP too. check us out, we're pretty awesome.
See ya 'round.
[closed rp.]
Naturally, Santana could just roll her eyes and brush off anything that annoyed her, but not this time. She hated Rachel. The two hadn’t been able to do much except fake a few half smiles at one another since they’d met, and she had been content with that. The musical theater program wasn’t small, but when it came to talent, the two were typically giving everyone else a run for their money and any time the school was putting on a big production, the lead female roles always came down to one of them. It had gotten annoying at first, but it had been a year since Santana’s spectacular performance in Grease as the one and only Sandra Dee, and Rachel Berry hadn’t been able to top it yet. And of course, she used every single chance she had to throw it in the shorter girl’s face. That sort of torture gave her a rush most of the time, but now that she was looking at Rachel clinging to her ex, she was ready to throw a lot more than insults. Letting Brandon fix her a new drink, which ended up being a cup of tequila with no chaser, she wasted no time chugging it back as well. “Thanks.” Her intentions hadn’t been to get too wasted tonight, but things were definitely changing now. Although she’d purposely spoken loud enough for Sam to hear, him responding wasn’t expected. He knew her better than anyone else on campus, except maybe Quinn and Dani, so he should have known that she was obviously being petty. She hadn’t forgotten that he could be the same way when he needed to be, but did they really want to start a fight in the middle of a party?
Before Santana could even figure out if she wanted to entertain Sam’s bullshit or not, Brandon was stepping between them, turning to face her with his back to Sam, probably so he didn’t have to flinch every time her ex glared at him. ‘Hey babe, why don’t we go dance? You can grind on me like you did the first night we-’ Waving a hand dismissively to cut Brandon off before he actually finished where he was going with his statement, Santana chuckled. She knew Sam hadn’t forgotten about that, and the last thing they needed was one of his frat brothers announcing that he’d ‘conquered’ Santana before Sam had. She had assumed that all of the ANT brothers knew about it after it had happened, but she didn’t think the rest of the school had heard or even needed to hear about it. “Hold up.” Moving around the taller guy, she smirked as she decided to take a few steps over in Sam and Rachel’s direction. “Well thanks for the tip, Mr. Long Hair Don’t Care.” As much as she appreciated a head of hair, she wasn’t really sure how she felt about Sam rocking longer hair now. And she hadn’t paid much attention to it until now, so maybe it was one of those things she’d have to get used to. She rolled her eyes at Sam’s arm being around Rachel, but she should have expected it. “I’m great, obviously. How are you?” Brandon managed to suck up whatever fear he had of Sam and spun back around, walking up behind Santana and wrapping his arms around her waist, to which she didn’t protest since they were in front of her ex, after all. “I’m guessing you aren’t doing all that well since you’re stepping out with..hobbits now, Sammy.” She scoffed, giving him a sarcastic pout before turning her attention to Rachel. “You just couldn’t stay away, could you? I knew you were used to rejection, but going back to a guy who didn’t even want you in the first place is even a little too pathetic for you, Berry.”
Sam’s head raised, watching Skillet Head’s back as he faced Santana. A tiny murmur of his name had Sam turn, glance down at Rachel as he tried to ignore Miller as he spoke to Sam’s ex. “Are you okay?” The petite brunette asked, and laid her cup free hand on Sam’s arm. “Did you want to leave? Because I’m more than fine with that.” It made Sam smile, a gentle half expression, at Rachel’s quiet concern. It was a look his features hadn’t sported in a while. Sam’s arm flexed from its place around her slim shoulders and lowered his head to talk to Rachel. “Nah, I’m good.” He sent her a wink. “What about you? If you’re uncomfortable, just lemme know and we can hit the dance floor. No big.” Sam’s chest bobbed with a quiet laugh at the firm nod she wordlessly responded with. He thought it was cute.
Movement grabbed Sam’s attention and green eyes lifted, his head raising with them, at Santana stepping around Skillet Head and coming towards them. If there was one thing Sam wasn’t, at his ex’s reaction, it was surprised. Santana Lopez was many things and petty was one of them. He knew that for a fact. Sam’s head tilted, wondering if she was going anywhere with her comment about his hair. He nodded before having another sip, one shorter than the first. “You’re right, I don’t care.” Sam’s mouth widened with a smile he didn’t feel. “But I am good, thanks for askin.” He drawled purposely as the false smile stay fixed on his lips. It dropped at the snark about Rachel. With a narrowed gaze, Sam’s jaw lowered, his tongue ready to release the weight of the words he wanted to say months earlier but hadn’t, when Rachel eased in. The tiny starlet stepped in front of Sam, his arm now snaked over her lower collarbone/upper chest area, and her back pressed comfortably to him. “Trust me, Santana, you’re right. Samuel isn’t doing well. He’s doing great, actually. I am sure, for an ex girlfriend, you would at least know just how much he adores short women. He’s practically a mountain but I know that I, for one, am loving it.” Rachel commented, her tone reaching an audible purr at the end. “Actually, Samuel came to me. Fortunately for him, I decided to give him a second chance. Didn’t I?”
At the opening, Sam leaned down even further and wrapped his other arm across Rachel’s front. He pulled her snug to him, careful of the drinks in both of their hands. “Lucky for me, right?” Sam kissed her cheek. Rachel laughed lightly and swayed a bit in his hold. Faking interest, Sam shot a glance to Skillet Head as he stood behind Santana. “I’m guessing you’re... having fun?” He asked and jutted his chin out at his punk ass fraternity brother. “This the first time she take you out in public, Milhouse?” He asked the man directly.
Although Santana had obviously been a bundle of emotions following her break up with Sam and her fall out with his friends/the mutual friends she’d gained through him, it was safe to say that the bitch was back. She’d let out far too many emotions while attempting to pretend that she hadn’t regretted everything that happened, so now she’d bottled them up and focused on moving on. Of course, she’d cashed out on a new wardrobe, which her abuela had called her ‘post white boy attire’ and completely didn’t approve of, and dyed her hair back black. She’d even been at the top of her game in cheer practices, and the list of things Alpha Pi had accomplished and still had coming was longer than it had ever been. With how well things had been going, the entire sorority had decided to have a few drinks and then head over to the end of the season party. It was a ritual for them at this point, and all of the single sisters wound up going home with someone, which was probably the wrong thing for Santana to praise them for yet she did it anyways. After tossing back a mixed drink one of the freshman girls made, she washed it down with two shots of patron before they were finally heading out.
It only took a few minutes for the girls to arrive at the party, and once inside, they all seemed to go their separate ways. Santana, on the other hand, was met by none other than Brandon Miller as she walked in. She wasn’t surprised that he was probably tipsy and expecting to charm his way into her bed, or her into his, but she definitely wasn’t drunk enough to just fall for his shit now. “Get me a drink first, and then we’ll see what happens.” She demanded before following him towards the drinks. She hadn’t even noticed her ex until Brandon seemed to be ducking and dodging his way through the crowd. She was about to release all sorts of snark at the idiot until she caught a glimpse of who Sam seemed to be cozying up to. Rachel Berry. Of all the girls on campus, he was stepping out with that troll? By the time Brandon had fixed her a drink and held it out to her, Santana was sure that she’d need like five more just to keep the emotions she was currently feeling in check. Taking the cup, she chugged it back before handing it over again. “I need something stronger. Much stronger.” She hissed while glaring over the blond and the unattractive brunette next to him. It was embarrassing having her ex be seen out in public with someone like Rachel, but what could she really do other than be a little petty? After all, she hadn’t spoken to Sam in a while, and it wasn’t really like she had a reason to be jealous or whatever, so maybe she just needed to use Brandon. Waiting until he was handing her a cup of vodka with no chaser, Santana smirked before draping her free arm around his neck. “You know, maybe we should move somewhere else. I’m starting to get..disgusted by some shit I had to look at.” She scoffed just loud enough for everyone within a few feet to hear.
At the blush Rachel sported, Sam sent her another smile. He nudged his head towards the kegs and bottles of alcohol nearby in the kitchen. “So you feelin’ beer? Something strong? A mixed one, what?” He asked around a curious chuckle. He hadn’t spoken to lsu’s theater princess in months, their second to last interaction having gone sideways when she revealed that she wanted more than their agreed friendly hookup games granted. Back then, Sam shied away from relationships. Commitment was something he didn’t believe he was made for. At least the emotional kind. Weeks after his breakup with Santana and fresh into repairing his friendship with Puck and Bella, Sam had ran into Rachel in New Orleans. Luckily, in between escort gigs, and a long discussion later the pair had decided to rekindle their friendship. The flirtation included. He couldn’t deny that he found the talented brunette attractive. After all, they had an earlier history of hooking up. Sam shot a look towards the fridge. “Erm, think they have some juice around here somewhere...” He let out when Rachel decided on a drink. Ever the gentleman, Sam poured vodka into her solo before going to grab juice to mix it with.
A bitter scoff of acknowledgment left Sam at Santana’s words. He’d noticed her as soon as she and Miller entered the kitchen. Green eyes had quickly scanned over her familiar form and took in his ex’s attire as he poured Rachel’s drink before ignoring her presence even faster. It was something he’d yet to turn off, his natural reaction to notice Santana Lopez whenever she walked into a room. Something that strengthen over time, especially while they were dating. Except now, they weren’t. He was single and she was free to waltz around with Skillet Head Miller, if that’s what she wanted. Sam hadn’t noticed how strong his grip was on the fruit juice until he shut the refrigerator door too hard. The sound loud in his ears. His hand loosened its hold, turning to remove the bottle’s top while Rachel threw him a curious look. “Strawberry Banana’s cool?” He offered, waiting for her say so to mix the drink. He sat the bottle on the countertop beside them afterwards. “Try the living room.” Sam let out, a firm gaze finally on Santana. He ignored Miller completely. “Hear everyone’s having a good time there.” Sam glanced towards the liquor bottles and grabbed the remaining quarter of Jack Daniels. “I mean, I know I was in here. But y’know,” He shrugged as he poured his drink, eyes back on Santana as he sat it down. “Everybody can’t be me.” Sam sent her a nod, his free arm smoothly wrapped around Rachel’s shoulders before having a long sip. “How you been?”
@lsu-lopez It’d been weeks since Sam allowed himself to feel... somewhat normal. He still hadn’t fully repaired his friendship with his best friends. Something that a quiet, constantly doubting part of Sam, forever reminded him of. But the trio were... trying. Tonight was a part of his trying - attempting to fit himself back into old habits like an overused puzzle piece. He wasn’t sure if it was working. Or even believable anymore. But with another shot of alcohol in his hand and a false smile on his face, Sam was trying. He chuckled at something one of his teammates had to say at the annual end of the season campus party and clinked his solo cup against Puck. The smile he shot his best friend was genuine then.
The music thumped harshly, bodies moved rhythmically and liquor flowed effortlessly as Sam left the crowd of starting players and went to grab another drink. “There you are! I’ve been looking for you.” Sam turned around, recognition in his eyes when they laid on the girl who spoke to him. “The guys dragged me away for a toast.” He replied with a shrug and a bit of color on his cheeks. “No worries, I’m here now. Still want that drink?” Sam offered, a few solos in his grasp. “It’s the least I can do for standing up the cutest non-date ever.” Sam threw an arm around the petite brunette beside him and gave her a side hug. “C’mon. Whaddya say, Rach?”
Title → Food, Bros + Good Causes.
Uploaded Date → Monday Afternoon - September 01, 2014
By (LSUTube Name) → NerdmanSam, ArlenDelgado
Description → Sam gives his viewers a before the scenes look at ANT's Labor Day BBQ.
HAPPY LABOR DAY!
[Laughs] Alright, so I know I was doing the most with that but... [Shrugs] Sorry I ain't sorry, ya'll. Anyways. Like I said, it's Labor Day. For the folks that dunno, it's a holiday that was made to celebrate the hard workers of this country. Pretty simple, right? It doesn't get a whole lot of hype but we still celebrate it. Plus, you get school off from it. Another thing to like about it.
So, now that I gave you the quick run down for why today's a deal all on it's own. Lemme get to why I'm making this video.
My frat, Alpha Nu Tau or ANT, for short, are hosting our annual Labor Day BBQ 'cause we think that it's a good thing to celebrate. It was started to help bring LSU's community, on campus and off, together. And to tell the folks that work so hard for us, that make everything we do easier with 'em than without 'em, thanks.
But y'know what? I know someone who can talk 'bout this better than I can. Which is why I called in one of the smartest dudes I know to tell y'all a little bit 'bout today. [Sam moves the camera and the guy in the frame laughs and stops grilling and goes somebody else the job before coming closer] Hey, I'm Arlen. Yeah, like that place in Texas but no, I'm not from there. I'm President to Sam's VP, in the frat so yeah, I don't mind talking to you guys.
One of the thing that's pretty major about ANT is we're a family. Our mascot is the wolf or rather, the wolfpack, depending on what we use and when. And we, like all other fraternities, are all about brotherhood and being there for one another. Our motto is "the strength of one, measure not that of the pack". And that just means, we're stronger together than we are apart. And that through brotherhood, we can all work towards being better, towards the best person we can be.
[Arlen turns to Sam] I'm sure he's told you some of why we throw this Barbeque every year. To celebrate hard work and those that practice it and to bring together our community. [He nods] Which yeah, we do.
But we also do it for kids that don't have a pack, yet. We're a part of Lousiana's only Outward Bound branch. And we not only do we volunteer and help them with the kids, we donate money for this great cause as well.
[Sam cuts in] Just so none of my viewers have to go to Google for this, Outward Bound is an organization that helps teens and young adults, often troubled ones, to learn about being a leader while still becoming a part of a team. They learn to rely or trust on and in others.
[Arlen nods and picks back up] All while gaining problem solving knowledge that can help them in the real world.
It's a lot of work. But it pays off and it helps them to know they're not alone. I said earlier, it's for kids that don't have a pack. But I also said yet. And that's what's important. Outward Bound teaches them to never give up or to lose hope, faith, in themselves when it looks like they should. And that's kinda what we're all about here in ANT. It's why we're a pack and not anything else, you know?
[Sam laughs] And that, right there, is why he's the President and I'm just the Vice. 'Cause he knows what he's talking about. He wrapped it up all nice and everything too.
So now that I told you why today's special. Lemme show you what you guys probably only care 'bout. The food and the rest of the stuff. C'mon. Alright, so we've got a few tents set up for you guys. That's where the food and drinks will be. What you guys are looking at is from last year's BBQ.
We've got talented folks who know how to cook making the food. So don't worry 'bout if it'll taste good. It will. And we got to-go boxes. Win-win, right?
Don't forget, it's just five bucks to get in so c'mon through. Now, I gotta go. It's crazy hot out here, I need some AC and I gotta head out to grab last minute stuff.
I don’t think that many people are, i’m mainly excited for my music lessons to start back up. My classes are already in full swing I swear. I’ve already been assigned an essay due in two weeks, so i’ll do it next week. Um I like physical things but nothing too physical, i’m pretty awesome at hide and seek but I doubt you needed to know that haha
You'll be taking them or giving 'em? And lessons for what, the harp, ain't that what you play, right? Damn. I would say I'm surprised. But I can't, about 2 of my profs got us already with some work like that too, aha. What's your essay supposed to be on? Ahaha, hide and seek? Sounds like you'd have some fun playing laser tag. Maybe you should check out Lucky's. They have cool shit to do there. Like grown folks hide and seek, aha.
Oh okay. Sounds like you're just new to the site, or just been kinda in a corner of it I ain't know existed lol. And that's a cool name, Blaine. What are you going to get your degree in? And nah, I'm a junior too. You a transfer student?
Are that many people not happy with their classes already?! Yeah I’ve been looking for something entertaining to do. I know they’re having a $1 movie tonight so i’m planning on going to that.
Ahah, it's school. I dunno a lot of folks that are crazy excited to be back. My classes are cool right now so I'm not dying or nothing. What about you, how are yours? And oh, yeah yeah. Those are good deals. There are some more places you can check out that get a lot of traffic and stuff, if you want. What do you like to do?
Yeah i’m from Kentucky so football is big but not nearly as big as it is down here. Yeah it wasn’t terrible but she was pretty upset, I don’t have any tattoos so I wouldn’t know how bad it is to get a face or a name or something like that on my body. I had a friend get his girlfriend’s name on his high school class ring and then they broke up a week later so it was pretty funny. Yeah the instead of it looking lik XI it was IX, she was pretty upset by it.
No problem! Yeah, it’s crazy but my father’s thought it would be good if I at least tried to double major. Something about me being smart enough to do it or something. Well my dad taught me how to play the harp and he thinks i’m good enough to major in performance, plus I do like to perform. Communication Disorders because my sister is deaf and blind so I want to learn different ways to talk to her. Why that major? Oh that means that you’re getting a great education if LSU has one of the best programs!
Really? I'm from Tennessee, graduated from high school there. Lived in South Carolina before that. So yeah, I know all about football being next to godliness in certain areas. It's crazy but it's kinda true too. But that ain't why I play, aha. You play any sports? And he got her... what? Why? Aha, were they together all through high school? 'Cause I bet he loved her but that's his ring. She'd be there forever. Unless he lost it or something then, he kinda just wasted money on it. So it was supposed to be eleven but they tatted nine down instead? That's not a good mix up. Did she go back and have 'em fix it?
They suggested you do? Is that 'cause you like a lot of stuff and like learning about 'em? My hat's off to you, I know I couldn't do it. I'd probably never sleep and I barely do that now. You play the harp? I ain't know people play it, well folks my age, so that's pretty cool. How long have you been playing? Are you and your sister close? Sounds like it, if you kinda got a major 'cause of her. Back in Tennessee, I lived on a ranch. Got horses there and I kinda just loved being 'round them. So that's what I wanna do, help 'em and stuff. I'm weird but I say sometimes they're easier than people to understand, to me anyways. Aha, yeah, I'm glad they were interested in me being here. Worked out, y'know?
Yup, my major is creative writing and my minor is graphic design. What’s yours? Well, that’s good. Oh my god that must have sucked! I could never live with someone I couldn’t along with. Seriously I will cut a bitch, haha. Yeah, do you get along with the people in you frat?
What do you wanna do with that? And why graphic design? What do they do? 'Cause I dunno. Mine's veternarian studies. Yeah, so if I hadn't have pledged and moved into ANT's house, I probably would've tried to move back into Figgins Hall 'til I could get into student apartments. Aha, it's... not the funniest thing ever, no. And eh, it's not horrible. You just gotta learn how to deal with stuff and people, when y'all don't get along like that. You'd cut a bitch? Aha, really? And yeah I do, my brothers get on my nerves sometimes and like to do cray stuff but it works out. We're family.
I don’t know, some people do, but I don’t know how. I don’t know, I feel like this has been a recent thing though. I don’t mean it to be rude and sorry if it came off that way, I’m just a little confused by what seems to be a sudden interest. We barely had conversations before, a few words here or there and then the conversations would be dropped. So just to say that, I just feel like you don’t really know me yet besides what’s on the surface to really judge what kind of a person I am.
Hey, nothing wrong with that. Not everyone is comfortable in front of the camera. It’s not for everyone. I don’t love the spotlight either, I’m more behind the scenes, but I don’t mind the videos so much. I think I’ve gotten used to them. Yeah, think that’s a good idea. Spread it out and don’t wear yourself too thin. Good luck with all that. I think some people do in general. You have to be able to laugh at yourself, and I feel like Justin isn’t afraid to do that. You don’t see that from a lot of celebrities. Well good. I think everyone finds their place. Yeah, no I’m going too. I still haven’t been able to watch anything with Paul Walker either. I’m not very good at sports. I’m not too coordinated to play. I mean I try for fun and stuff, but music was always more my thing. Aw, that’s exciting. So you must really love the sport too? Also yeah, I helped them lift some stuff and organize. I think it all went well.
Yeah, I don't either. Well, I hope they stop, 'cause it's just annoying more than anything. Kinda sad too, y'know. In that whole, if you wanna talk to someone about some stuff just do it, kinda way. Hiding's not good. Aha, I know all 'bout it and I gotta say, it sucks. 'Least for me it does. Which, sorry 'bout that. It's not sudden interest but 'cause it feels like that to you then, I feel like I have to apologize. If I seemed like I didn't care before or was an ass and now the stuff I say sounds funny, then that's not what I meant and that's my fault for acting like that so I'm sorry. But I'd like to get to know you. Like friend know and stuff not y'know. Honest. If you think I seem sketch, I'm not trying to be. Lemme know if I'm bothering you or making you feel weird and I can stop, it's cool. But you're right, I don't know you and we have talked much and when we do it's surface junk. I'm trying to not be that guy anymore. It's not a good person to be.
It's not but I did sign up for this thing, so I gotta learn how to deal with it. Same, good luck to yours too. Music's kind of a hard business to get into but if you love it then it shouldn't matter, right? That's a good trait to have, I guess. Being able to laugh at yourself might help you step back and see how others see you and not just how you see yourself. I get it. Oh yeah, I know when they release the lastest Fast & Furious film things are gonna hurt all over again for a lot of folks. Ah, okay. Did you wanna play when you were a kid? And I've always played sports. I had to be into something almost all the time growing up so I just stuck with 'em. But baseball and football were the main ones. Swimming too but I just did it just 'cause. That's good. 'Least you were doing your upperclassman duty, right?
Good, then. Glad to hear it. You decide on a major? Lucked out in most of the places I had to be at a lot that year weren't so far. Plus, there was always something happen at Figgins. That's kinda how I heard about my frat. It was a nice spot to live. Me and my roommate didn't always see eye to eye but can't be friends with everybody, y'know. So yeah, it's cool that you and yours get along.
Well there are a ton of football fans out there! Yeah you’d get a lot of questions like that. I don’t think I could get a tattoo of someone, I mean they’re permanent and you don’t know if you and that person will break up or get divorced or something. I had a friend that actually got a tattoo of her late husbands birthday but in Roman Numerals and they ended up messing it up so it’s just really iffy.
You should be proud you’re over halfway there to graduate haha. I’m double majoring in Music Performance and Communication Disorders, what about you? What’s your major?
Yeah, there are. It's close to religion down here. Sports. 'Least that's what I know from living in Baton Rouge. I mean, I wanna be a vet, so I'll probably get questions like that sometimes but it wouldn't be as much if I was doing something else, I think. Roman numerals ain't so bad 'cause you can always lie or just do something else with 'em. You know, like changing the tat or getting one over it if you don't get it off. But names? I'd just feel weird 'bout it. Sucks about her tattoo though. They got the numbers wrong or something?
Aha, thanks, man. Next year, you'll be there and see just how much more cray things can get for you. And you're double managing? Damn, good luck. Really. I hear that's really hard and take a lot of work and you gotta wanna do it. Why those two majors? I'm a veternarian studies major. LSU has one of the best programs so when I heard about it, I kinda got hooked to the thought of this place.
That's good right? I've heard some bad things 'bout getting roommates when you first get here. I lived in Figgins my freshman year. It's a co-ed dorm so I lucked out there, I guess. And you don't have to. Plus, you have time to see if you wanna. Might be for you or it may not.
Oh okay, well It’s cool that you listen to different ones. Once I get comfortable I usually just stay that way haha. Oh gosh yes because then if a weird song comes on you have to listen to it and it drives me nuts, I hate it. Well my first semester it was family, second it was school stress so really it just depends on what’s going on. Yeah exactly, my minds still up but my body is tired kind of way. I used to take meds for it but they made me sleepy a lot during the day so I would fall asleep in class so I had to stop taking them.
I blame their search thing, I just put in random stuff and see if any good playlists pop up. So what kinda music do you like then? I like pretty much anything that sounds good, so I'm all over. Oh, okay. I get it, having everything keeping you up, pretty much seems like. What year are you in? Ahah, that's... Dunno if I should've laughed but yeah. I wouldn't fall asleep in class. I just feel lagging or something. It's annoying as all get out. I prefer crashing. It's horrible, I know but, I'd rather that than feeling like crap in the morning 'cause I'm still sleepy.
Did you end up getting a roommate too? I remember you said it's your first year being away from home. And yeah, I'm in ANT. Have you thought about Greek Life or anything?
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