Hi everyone. this is my first story ever. I adore this show and especially Zoe and Wade's relationship.
Sorry for any mistakes. English is not my native language.
It came out shorter than i though but i hope you guys like it.
Disclaimer: I own nothing.
3 weeks have passed since Brandon and Sylvie's wedding. 3 weeks since she declared her love for him in front of everyone. 3 weeks since he rejected her,
saying they tried, but they can't make it work. 3 weeks since she had promised she would fight for him. She won't give up because she believes in them.
Together.
It has been 3 weeks of trying everything she could. Wearing short shorts, tight dresses, sitting on the bar in the rammer jammer, bringing him beer and sitting
with him on his porch or near the pond. She had tried everything she could've thought about. But nothing has worked. He wasn't giving in.
It was Friday morning ; Zoe woke up for another day of work at the practice. It was pretty quiet. There weren't any patients so Zoe thought that was the right
time to think of a new plan to make Wade surrender.
"Argh, he drives me crazy. What am I supposed to do?" Zoe murmured to herself louder than she thought.
"Zoe… are you ok?" Annabeth showed up suddenly and asked
"No I'm not ok."
"Wade?" Annabeth asked Smiling at her
"Is it that obvious? I'm doing my best, Ab, but nothing seems to work. I know that he has his doubts, and I understand. I really do. But lately it looks like he gave up on us and I can't bare this thought."
"Zoe, you have to understand him. He is still hurt from the break up with Vivian, and you kind of surprised him with your declaration."
"He always knew I love him"
"Maybe. But you were with Joel and you refused to acknowledge your true feelings for him so he got the message and moved on"
"You really think he moved on?"
"No. we both know he is in love with you. He definitely tried and I think it frustrated him even more that he couldn't succeed. He is hurt Zoe. He did everything
right this time and it still didn't work. Look Zoe, maybe you just need to give him time and not pressure him"
"I can't AB. I want him to know that I'm serious, I want him to know that I'm all in"
"Oh Zoe… ok. What do you have in mind?"
"I don't know. I thought about making breakfast but I feel like it's not enough. Plus, Breakfast isn't special and Lavon's breakfasts are way better"
"Ok so why don't you cook him something else? Dinner?" Annabeth suggested carefully waiting for Zoe's reaction
"Come on, AB! You're not being serious. Me? Cook dinner? I barely know how to make a toast" Zoe laughed to herself
"Well, google knows everything. Besides, you have me." Annabeth reassured her
"Thanks AB, I really appreciate it. But what can we cook?
"You know him better than anyone. What does he like to eat?"
"Oh. You mean something else than cereal?" Zoe smiled.
"What about Gumbo? Everyone loves Gumbo!" Annabeth squealed
"AB, you're genius! Thank you, I love you. I got to go, tell Brick to call me if he needs help" Zoe said quickly, took her purse and ran out of the practice.
"Yep. Everyone loves Gumbo." Annabeth smiled to herself and went back to the counter.
Zoe was beaming. She was confident that now she has the best idea to bring Wade back to her for good.
She didn't care about her heels. She just ran to the Plantation and got quickly into the house.
"LAVON! I need you. It's an emergency" Zoe yelled while entering the kitchen.
Lavon came running from outside
"What's wrong?"
"I really need your help. I'm desperate"
"Please tell me it's got nothing to do with your love life…"
"It is. But I swear, if this doesn't work then I won't bother you in the subject anymore" she promised.
"Deal. Ok, I'm listening" Both of them sat on the stools in the middle of the kitchen.
"So, you remember when 3 years ago everyone hated me?" Zoe grinned
Lavon nodded, looking at her, curious
"Okay, and remember the Gumbo contest? The one where I won the second place thanks to my best friend in the world?"
"Yes…" Lavon was moving uncomfortably on his sit.
"So you have to help me cook the gumbo for Wade" Zoe said almost begging.
"Zoe. I don't think it's a good idea, how about we think of something else to cook?" Lavon stuttered.
"What? Why not? It won the second place for a reason. And Wade loves Gumbo. I know it"
"Zoe, let it go. Let's think about something else"
"No, it has to be Gumbo. At least give me the recipe you use and I'll ask AB to help me if you don't want to." Zoe muttered.
"Zoe, I Can't" Lavon stood from his sit
"You can't? Why, is it a secret recipe? Because if it is I swear I won't give it to anyone and" Zoe didn't finish her sentence when Lavon said "Zoe, Please. It's not a good idea. Let it go"
Zoe got up from her sit and stood in front of Lavon with her back to the door.
"Lavon. Please. You're my last hope. Please."
"Zoe, you know I'll do anything for you. But I can't. Not this." Lavon said almost whispering.
"Why not? I'm not going away until you tell me why " Zoe Pouted and folded her hands.
"Zoe. It wasn't me."
"What?"
"It wasn't me who had cooked the Gumbo for you"
"C'mon Lavon. That is the worst excuse ever!" Zoe exclaimed loudly.
"I swear. It wasn't me"
"I'm sorry but it can't be. You were the only one who didn't hate me."
"Not the only one…" Lavon said softly
"Well fine. You and…" before she could finish her sentence, Wade came into the house.
"Lavon. I need your car keys"
Zoe widened her eyes. And then it hit her. Wade. Wade was the one who made her the gumbo. This is the reason why Lavon can't help her.
Wade noticed the silence. "Everything alright?" he asked.
Lavon was looking at Zoe. She had tears in her eyes. she was hyperventilating.
"Uh Wade, can you give us a couple of minutes? I'll swing by to give you the keys"
"NO!" said Zoe and turned around to face Wade.
"Doc… what's wrong?"
She just stood there, staring at him. She took a deep breath. He couldn't take is eyes of her.
Wade rubbed his neck "uh… why are you looking at me like that?" he asked, baffled
She closed the distance between them quickly. He watched her steps.
She grinned at him before cupping his face in her hands and pulling him to her, kissing him. It was a soft kiss. Wade did not resist it. She could feel his heart
pounding. She pulled away first, still holding his face in her hands. He opened his eyes and just stared at her. He was about to say something but she stopped him.
"Thank you." She said softly, still shaking from the kiss.
He looked at her confused.
"I love you so much, Wade, and now more than ever." She told him with shining eyes
"Zoe…" he whispered.
"Shhh…" she put a finger on his lips. "Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?"
"Okay." He can't help but smile.
Zoe left the kitchen. Leaving Wade and Lavon alone.
"What just happend here? What did you say to her?"
" Just something about a certain Gumbo from 3 years ago…"
"Lavon…"
"Look Wade. I didn't have a choice, you know how stubborn she can get" Wade chuckled to himself. "And after seeing you two now, I can't say that I regret it"
Wade sighed softly.
"Neither do I"