Zoe woke up pressed against Wade's side. She smiled snuggling closer to him, as memories from last night flooded her mind, causing her cheeks to burn. Feeling her move Wade pulled her closer yet, dropping a kiss to the top of her head. "Mornin' princess," he mumbled against her head, he was having a hard time trying to keep the smile off of his face.
"Morning to you too," she smiled, pressing a kiss to his bare chest. "Know any places that serve amazing breakfast around here?" She asked avoiding looking at him until the color drained from her cheeks.
"A few," Wade told her. "In order to go we have to get up and get ready."
"Do we have to?" She protested, tightening her grip on his midsection.
"I'll meet you over at the carriage house," he chuckled, finishing what he was going to say.
"Ya know I should bring my things over here, it's not like I'm gonna be at the carriage house that often," she mussed, sitting up slightly to look at him. Wade chuckled, pulling her down for a kiss.
"We'll get on that later," he informed her. Zoe smiled sitting up holding the sheet against her chest. With a smirk Wade tossed Zoe her clothes, as he got out of bed. He knew they were going to need to have a long chat about what happened last night and he just wasn't referring to the best sex of his life either. But today he just wanted to show her what Bluebell had to offer.
"Okay," she replied her cheeks turning red as the events from last night played through her mind, once again as her eyes fixed on his taut stomach. Wade chuckled, kissing her before he disappeared into the bathroom for a shower. With her clothes on she headed out with her shoes in her hand as she walked the dirt path from the gate house to the carriage house. A long talk needed to happen because she needed to know where they stood. She wanted to know right away to get everything in the open and over with so they could enjoy the rest of the time they did have together, because she didn't want this to be hanging over them.
Last night had been wonderful and perfect and there wasn't anything she would change about it, but that didn't mean that she was going to pack up and move to Bluebell. She was confident that they could make things work out. Gigi did have a point they were acting like a couple so nothing was really going to change in that aspect for them.
"Someone looks extra cute all lost in thought," Wade smiled, wrapping his arms around Zoe from behind, their eyes locking in the mirror.
"Just trying to figure out what we are, what you want," Zoe told him, resting her hands on top of his arms, leaning back against him. He had a feeling that Zoe wasn't going to be like him and just wait to have this talk. He was ready for it though; he just preferred to hold off on having it.
"A serious talk before breakfast then, huh?" He joked, spinning Zoe around, his hands resting on her hips. "I want you Zoe and everything that comes along with that long distance and all. I want to be your boyfriend, if you'll have me that is. Last night wasn't a one time thing. I really like you." Zoe smiled kissing his cheek.
"I want that too," she told him.
"What to be my boyfriend?" He joked. "I think that might be a little hard considering." Zoe lightly smacked his arm. "I don't swing that way," he smirked watching her roll her eyes.
"I really like you Wade and I want to be your girlfriend. I know this isn't going to be easy but we've managed just fine so far," she replied, ignoring his comments from before.
"Yes we have," he agreed capturing her lips with his own. "Can we go eat now?" He asked against her lips.
"Not yet," Zoe told him. "I need you to know that I didn't sleep with you for any other reason than it just felt right," she was having a lot of trouble trying to describe how she felt. "You make me feel safe and I trust you and last night was sweet and amazing and I've never felt like that. No one has ever made me feel like you made me feel last night. So loved and cared for and so perfect."
With a smile on his face he pulled Zoe down on his lap. "It's easy to be like that with you because I do care about you, maybe one day love, but we'll never know if we don't try," he told her. There is nothing more that he's ever wanted than for things to work with Zoe.
"And we are, Wade," she reminded him, stroking his jaw line.
"Last night was different for me too. You're not like the others. It meant a lot to me that you trusted me enough. You need to know that I can change and you're worth changing for. This is what I want, Zo," he explained really hoping that she understood what he was saying. She was so much more than just a random hook up and him changing that part of himself was because of him needing to show Zoe that he can be the man she needs in her life.
"I trust you but you need to trust me as well otherwise this won't work out."
"I trust you, princess," he stated, pulling her down for a kiss. "Can we go eat now?" He asked against her lips. Placing one final kiss to his swollen lips she got up taking his hand in hers pulling him out the door.
The small trip to the Rammer Jammer was filled with small touches and soft laughter. They had walked so Zoe could really get to see the town and she did have to agree Bluebell was a very pretty place.
"Zoe I'm advising you not to get the grits," Wade grimaced knowing how that was going to play out.
"But I want to experience everything the south has to offer," she argued back.
"Tell ya what you can try some of mine and if you like 'em I'll order you some, deal?" Wade asked.
"Oh alright," she reluctantly caved.
After their order had been placed Wade turned to Zoe, "what time Monday do ya have to leave?" He asked, pulling her hand into his lap.
"My flight is at 3. Can we not talk about me leaving? We have 2 full days to enjoy before then and I want to enjoy my time off and my time away with you."
"Okay. So what do you have in mind?" Wade asked.
"I don't know what do you do around here for fun?" She asked, smiling at Wanda as she brought out their food. "Thanks Wanda."
"You're most welcome Zoe. You guys need anything just holler," Wanda told them.
"Or maybe I'll just get it," Wade smirked.
"Be my guest, just leave me your tip," Wanda winked, walking off to tend the other tables.
Wade held out a small spoonful of grits for Zoe to try. She made a disgusted face, spitting it out in her napkin. Wade tried so hard not to laugh at her, but a small chuckle escaped. "It is not funny," Zoe huffed taking a long drink from her water.
"Oh but it is," Wade countered. Zoe went to respond when George and AB sat down with them.
"I may have said a few things outta line last, so for that I am sorry. I just never guessed that when you said your mystery girl was named Zoe that it was the same Zoe I knew, New York is filled with people," George explained.
"Dude it's good, you helped speed things up for us," Wade stated sending a wink Zoe's way, getting her to blush. "I just gotta wonder why AB had to act like a snob around Zoe."
"Wade," Zoe warned. She really didn't want to have this out in such a public place. She had planned on talking to AB in private later on.
"No, Zo," he said looking at Annabeth. "Why? Is she not good enough?"
"No," AB sighed. "I can't explain why I acted like that; I have no excuse for my behavior. I'm sorry." It really did just slip out to be like that. She didn't mean for it to seem like she was writing Zoe off, she liked Zoe. She messed up but she was only human and she is sorry for her actions.
"It's alright. Just don't do it again, please."
"I won't," AB smiled.
After apologies were accepted AB and George left them to it. They ate their breakfast in relative silence. Most the townspeople leaving them be, no one wanted to pop the bubble they had created for themselves.
"So fun things," Zoe prodded him when they were done eating.
"I can name a few things we can do," he winked, coloring Zoe's cheeks a light pink color.
"Besides that!" She exclaimed, hitting his arm softly.
"Alright come on," he prompted, holding his hand out for her.
"Where are you taking me?" She questioned, slipping her hand into his.
"It's for me to know and for you to find out," he quipped at her heading into the sunlight. Zoe pouted getting Wade to chuckle, pulling her into his side. "You'll like it," he told her. "Trust me." Zoe nodded her head, her eyes catching sight of the practice. She was curious to know what Dr. Breeland wanted with her. She pushed those thoughts out of her mind for now, she was going to enjoy her time and deal with whatever the town doctor wanted before she left town.
"So this place," Zoe started to say.
"Zoe," Wade nearly growled at her. Zoe giggled, kissing his shoulder. She trusted him.