A/N: So this is my first Hart of Dixie fanfic. I am absolutely in love with the show and need something to get my fix in between episodes. This idea has been rolling around in my head for the last few days and thought I would give it a shot. I will let you know ahead of time that I am a college student so I could update quick or it may be a more than a few days between new chapters. The name of the story, Love Me Like You Mean It, is from Kelsea Ballerini and from what I have planned for this story, the song will fit perfectly.
Here is the full summary: The BlueBell gang are in their sophomore year of college at the University of Alabama. Zoey Hart, fresh from New England is Annabeth's new roommate. Annabeth is with Lavon, Lemon is with George and Zoey and Wade are both single, for how long, only I know that and you will have to read on to find out. I am not giving anything away besides that Zoey is VERY different from in the show. There is also no college football feud between Lavon and Annabeth/her family. Wade's mom is still alive and his father never became the town drunk or "Crazy Earl".
This first chapter will have both Zoey's and Wade's point of view but the rest will be in Zoey's unless anyone requests differently. Here is the first chapter and I hope you enjoy!
Zoey POV
Alabama is definitely different from my home. The heat being the main thing. It will definitely be a lot nicer when winter rolls around but for a late August afternoon and my fan on full blast, the heat is more than a little frustrating. My small town in Maine wasn't this hot in the middle of July! I am doing everything to keep myself cool, shorts, tank top, hair up in a bun, window open, fan on and I'm still wiping sweat off my forehead every few minutes.
The university is definitely nice though. The campus is huge but the dorm rooms are pretty bland. White brick walls, a bed, desk, wardrobe, shelves and a small 3-drawer dresser. Of course I added my own things: TV, Keurig, my Boston Bruins poster and pictures of my family, mainly me and my horse, Tundra and of course my only tie to Alabama, a picture of my biological father Harley Wilkes. I haven't met him yet but I am working the courage to go to BlueBell to finally meet him.
My roommate Annabeth is very nice and I can tell we will be best friends. She is a sophomore, like me, and is actually from BlueBell as well as her friends. One of the first things we talked about was my father and the small town where she grew up as soon as she saw the picture of him. She has been telling me things about him ever since. She has told me all about her friends and is bringing them over in a few minutes so that I can meet them. They are all sophomores. There is her boyfriend Lavon, also a linebacker on the football team, then there is Lemon, AB's best friend growing up and fellow Belle. Both AB and Lemon UoA cheerleaders. Lemon's boyfriend, George, is also on the football team as is a wide receiver, and lastly is Wade, the quarterback for the football team. Speaking of them, I think I hear them.
The door opens and the five friends come in the door. I turn my music down and then turn around to greet them.
"Alright everyone, this is Zoey! Zoey this is Lavon, Lemon, George and Wade." AB says pointing to each.
Lavon is huge but looks like a complete teddy bear, I can tell why AB is infatuated with him. Lemon is the typical southern Barbie doll, blonde and beautiful. George is the typical Ken, brown hair, good looking, but almost too pretty. And then there is Wade, blonde, kind of shaggy hair, tall and muscular but lean. They guys all look like football players and I can see why they have their positions while AB and Lemon are definitely the cheerleading type.
"Hey guys, like AB said, I'm Zoey."
"So Zoey, AB tells us you have come all the way to Alabama from Maine. Why on earth did you decide to come here?" Lemon asked.
"Well not a lot of school offered what I was looking for. I started off at UMaine and got my core classes out of the way, then decided I wanted something different." I told them.
"And what exactly are you studying?" George asked.
"I am studying to be a vet, concentrating on large animals. Plus this is one of the only colleges that offer equine sports."
"Your ride horses?" Wade asked. "I mean, is that even really a sport?"
"Yes Wade, it is a sport. My horse, Tundra, and I compete in show jumping and western dressage. That's him right there." I said pointing to his picture. "He is a 6 year old, bay Quarter Horse."
"He is absolutely gorgeous guys and such a sweetheart. Normally I wouldn't go anywhere near horses, but I went with Zoey yesterday to check on him in the stables on campus and I completely fell in love. Zoey even said that when I get the courage I can ride him. Of course, the courage might not come for a while." AB exclaimed while laughing.
"Well if AB loves him, he must be great. I have never heard AB talk about an animal like this besides her cats! Can we meet him?" Lemon asked.
"Absolutely, let me know when and I'll will take you down." I told them.
"So Big Z, you don't mind if I call you that do you? Are you a football fan?" Lavon asked.
I laughed before replying. "Yes Lavon you can call me that. AB warned me that you liked nicknames. She also told me that you only give them to people that you like, so I am honored. And yes I like football, as well as hockey and basketball, and a little bit of baseball. Of course, for professional teams I am a New England fan." I told them.
"Well as long as you come to cheer us on at games, you can cheer for whichever professional team you want to!" Lavon said.
We all laughed at his cheerfulness.
"Um, AB, why does your roommate have a picture of Dr. Wilkes?" Lemon asked.
"Harley is my biological father. Another reason for why I decided to move to Alabama. AB has been telling me all about him, I'm just trying to gain the courage to go and meet him." Zoey said and after everyone's initial shock, they finally got over it.
For the rest of the night we talked about what we like, what we disliked. Of course there was alcohol involved which made it much more interesting. At first I thought Wade was an arrogant asshole but over the night I got too know him a little bit better and I could tell that if I wasn't careful, I could fall for this southern boy.
Wade POV
"Alright you guys, now don't jump to conclusions, but Zoey is from the north, Maine as a matter of fact, but she is not entirely different from us." Annabeth said as we walked to her dorm room.
By we, I mean myself, my best friend's George and Lavon as well we their girlfriend's Lemon and of course, AB.
AB wanted us to meet her new roommate, Zoey Hart. I don't really care but I decided to come along for the ride since the others were going.
We walked into the room and I saw the most beautiful girl. She was wearing short shorts, a white tank top, with her long brown hair in a messy bun and barefoot. If I hadn't heard AB say she was from Maine, I would have sworn she was from the South. She was also tan with big grown doe eyes.
AB introduced us and everyone started throwing questions at her. I tuned them out for a while just watching her and listening to her talk, creepy I know, but I couldn't help it. Of course I had to put my foot in my mouth when I heard she was one of the riders on the equine team. Then an even more surprising thing came up.
"Um, AB, why does your roommate have a picture of Dr. Wilkes?" Lemon asked, which caused us all too look at her confused until we actually saw the picture itself.
"Harley is my biological father. Another reason for why I decided to move to Alabama. AB has been telling me all about him, I'm just trying to gain the courage to go and meet him." Zoey replied, causing us all to look at her surprised. It took us a few minutes to finally get over the shock of what she just said.
After the shock wore off we just sat around, listening to music and talking. Getting to know Zoey some more while she got to know us. The alcohol was starting to get to AB and Lemon after a few hours so we decided to head out after Lemon demanding that we all go see Zoey's horse tomorrow. While walking back to my dorm room, I could only thing about all things Zoey. That's when I realized that if I wasn't extremely careful, I could fall for the northern girl.
Well I hoped you all enjoyed the first chapter of Love Me Like You Mean It. Let me know what you thing. What you liked or what you didn't like, I would love to hear from you. I'm not the type of person who demands reviews even though I will admit, they are vital to me knowing what you may want for the story. But I feel like if I get enough views, then that should encourage me to keep writing! Until next time.
