Zac POV
Driving to the restaurant, I sneak looks at my gorgeous ex-girlfriend who looks amazing in that red dress. I know it's been a hard few years for us with the miscarriage but we're stronger. She looks out of the window, deep in thought. "What are you thinking about, Ness?" I ask gently, holding her hand. Vanessa looks at me with her eyes shining. "You, me, us." I exhale as I stop at a red light. "You know I love you right?" I say, looking at her. "Yeah, I know." She replies. That warms my heart. "I'm just sorry that I lost our baby." I sigh. "Van, tonight is about us and only us. Let's enjoy it, okay?" Vanessa looks at me and grins. "Sure. Let's do it." As the light turns green, she takes her phone out of her purse and records me driving. "Must you record me?" I tease her as giggle. "Hey, I've missed you driving me in your Audi." Van snaps in a playful manner. "You told me that you hated me driving." Vanessa let out a little giggle. "No I didn't." She replies in a sing song voice. "Sure." I reply sarcastically. We continue to joke around until we reach the restaurant. I park the car and get out of the car and help Vanessa out, holding her hand. Her mouth drops when she sees the restaurant name: TAO. She looks at me then back at me. "Are you joking me?" I smile and shake my head. "Nope, come on." We practically run to the building but Vanessa stops, stating that she wants a picture of us outside of it. Obeying her, I take a selfie and we post it.
ZacEfron: Dinner at TAO with one of my favourite girls ever @VanessaHudgens. Xx
Vanessa Hudgens: @ZacEfron surprised me with dinner at TAO. He sure does know my heart. Thx, Wildcat xx
We finally enter the restaurant and it's empty. I had it on reserve for tonight because I know that Vanessa is not up for a whole lot of people staring at her and hounding her at the moment. I grab her hand and lead her to a private table. The table has a bottle of champagne in ice and candles lit. Vanessa gasps. "Have you been planning this?" I shrug as I tuck her chair into the table. I sit opposite her and pop open the champagne and pour it in the glasses. "Maybe. You'll never find out." Vanessa hums with a smile. "Hey, can I ask you something?" She asks, after taking a sip of champagne. I nod as I sip my drink. "Yeah, course." She gets nervous so I place my hands on hers. "Van, it's me." She smiles. "Okay. So hypothetically speaking, if you had the chance to, would you take me back?" Oh, Van. I squeeze her hands. "Oh, V, you know that I would." I'd take her back in a heartbeat if I wasn't doing these drugs and alcohol. Van sighs. "I was just speaking hypothetically." Now she's making me feel bad. Luckily she changes the subject. "Have you looked at any rehab facilities yet?" I take a sip of my drink and nod. "Yeah, I found one in San Diego." She gives me a warm smile. "It's close to home, but not too close. And I can visit you or you can visit me, whatever works for you." I'm really upset to tell her when I start, I know she's going to be upset. "That's good. When do you start?" She's looking at the menu. "I don't know, I find out tomorrow." I lie smoothly. Vanessa nods before choosing what she wants to eat. "I'll have what you're having, is that okay?" I nod. "Of course it is okay." We both order the same thing. We spend the rest of the 'date' laughing. Perfect.
Vanessa POV
Zac pays the check, much to my dismay. When I try to pay, he gives me a look that says I'm paying, Vanessa. "But, Zac, you paid for breakfast the other week. Let me pay for dinner." I say with a pout but Zac pays anyway, pretending not to notice my pout. Zac helps me out of the restaurant and into the car. He turns on his playlist and our songs come on. I look at him. "You still have our songs?" Right here, right now starts playing and we both start singing our parts. After the song ends, we're back at my house. The lights are so that means that his parents and brother are still here. "I enjoyed tonight, Zac." I say as we walk into my house. Zac grabs my hand. "No problem, Cutie." He kisses my temple. We walk into the house and I yawn and lean against Zac, who of course doesn't miss the opportunity to scoop me up in his arms. I quickly feel my eyes drooping. "Night, Zac. I love you." I hear him whisper something and his lips on my forehead as I drift off to a deep, happy sleep. Best friend date I've ever been on.