A/N: Please review, I love getting feedback. Zoe's perception of their first date, do they have a second date? a third date? Will Joelle, interfere? or George?
CHAPTER 3 MONDAY
"How did the date go Big Z?" I can tell by that smile, it must have been good."
"It was everything I ever dreamed of."
"Really, that is , well that is not what I expected."
She grabbed a buttermilk muffin. Wade walked in with my keys and hung them in their place.
"Hey man, thanks again for letting me borrow your SUV. I have already unloaded the camping gear at my dads. I will vacuum it out later to get the sand."
"Sand? No problem. Breakfast?"
"Yeah I worked up quite an appetite."
"Nah, nah"
"Lavon get your mind out of the gutter. I was talkin' about loading and unloading all the gear"
He grabbed a handful of blueberries and popped them in his mouth. Then he sat down beside Zoe. For several seconds, I watched him stroke her hair and then place the strands behind her shoulder.
Then I heard a whisper, "thanks for our second date."
Zoe turned and kissed him on the cheek. They both blushed.
"I have to go home and get ready for work. I have a pick up at the fish market, before I go in this afternoon. You on your way, too Doc? I can walk you home."
"No, I am going to stay a few more minutes. Thanks for the offer."
With that, Wade walked out of the door.
"Did I just see you and Wade both blush?"
"I don't know, stop it."
"Where did you all go camping? On his daddy's property?"
"His grandparents, close to the beach. It was gorgeous."
"Ummm, I just realized the only places I have seen Wade with girls are at bars or school functions."
"Really? So you don't think he was lying when he told me I was the only woman he had taken there?"
"I don't think so Big Z. I mean Wade doesn't really date in the normal sense, so I guess he would be telling the truth. That is pretty big for a first date."
"Yeah I know"
"I know that look on your face. Z, Z, Z, don't be going and getting into your own head. You all finally went on a date, just let it be what it is."
"We need to go on a double date. I am going to find someone to set you up with."
"Who, there is no one in Bluebell."
"Leave it to me, I have to take a shower and get to work. Thanks for letting me share this morning."
I nodded and she left. I found myself not being able to stop thinking about their date. I decided after my mayoral duties that I would head to the Rammer Jammer and get Wade's take. Often, women thought about things very differently than men.
I fell onto the barstool in front of Wade about four o'clock. There were a few people in there but it was in between lunch and dinner so I had the bar and bartender to myself. He slid me a coke.
"You want anything to eat?"
"Nah man, just came to see how your date went."
"It was good."
"Anything else? I mean Zoe said." Before I could finish he said, "What did Zoe say?"
"So you care what Zoe said?"
"Come on Lavon. Yeah, I guess I do."
"Well I want you to tell me your thoughts first, then I will tell you what she said. I mean you both looked happy this morning. Did you, ya know?"
"That is none of your business, but no."
"So is that why you are snapping at me right now?"
"Lavon, I have never cared what a girl thinks, that is part of my charm but since that tiny doctor has come to town, my head is a scrambled mess."
"Listen, you are a good guy, don't overthink it. Did she live up to what you had in your mind?"
"She was a lot different than she is normally. She was chill, relaxed, not all wound up. Speak of the little jack in the box. Hey Doc."
"Hey Wade. Have either of you seen George? He's not answering my calls?"
I saw Wade's eyes fall although he tried to hide it.
"No, Doc, golden boy hasn't been in"
"Ok, if you see him, tell him to call me"
"What is so important that you need to talk to George?" I asked.
"It's personal, well medical, confidentiality and all"
Wade sighed. I could tell what he was thinking. She was acting completely different than this morning. He walked out from behind the bar and sat down beside her.
"Are we still on for tonight?" he was twisting his fingers around hers .A grin came across her face.
"Yeah, I will be here, when I get off. I have to get back to work."
Lord, Wade Kinsella did have all the right moves. Zoe melted for a couple of seconds. I watched Wade as he watched Zoe leave. 'Man, what's wrong?"
"I can't lose her to Tucker, he is engaged for God's sake."
"Lose her? Did you all make an exclusive arrangement or say you were dating?"
"Well Lavon, if we are going on dates, that is dating."
"Lavon Hayes thinks Wade Kinsella is in Lo,ove." I said in two syllables to make him mad.
"Maybe I should have, you know. She wouldn't want Tucker then"
"Wade, she said it was doctor stuff. I didn't want to tell exactly what she said to me this morning , but I think you need to hear so you don't screw it up. She told me and I quote 'it was everything I ever dreamed of."
"Yeah?"
"Yeah, gotta go Wade. I am proud of you for not , ya know. I think Zoe deserves the best and you do too.
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Wow, the bar was slammed for a Monday night. I had been hoping to get a way for an hour or so. I managed the bar for the most part so as long as it was covered. I could do what I wanted.
"Joelle. What are you doing here?"
"Came to see you. I'm not mad at you anymore about the flowers."
"Look Joelle, I am dating someone else. I am sorry. I tried to use you to make Zoe jealous."
She slapped me across the face as Zoe walked in.
"Did you pee in her cornflakes?"
I reached across the bar and pulled her over to me. I kissed her softly, three or four times with our lips overlapping each other. Her lips were so plump and a little sticky from her lipstick. I knew she was feeling those butterflies again, because I was too. It took her a second to open her eyes.
"Yeah,I did. Told her I was datin' someone"
"You did?"
"Yeah" my face was hurting, my smile was so wide. I gave her one more kiss to give my facial muscles a break from being stretched.
"White or red?"
"Chardonnay"
"How did I know you would say that?
I opened a bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay , turning the label where she could see it. Poured her a glass.
"Cakebread? How did you know that this was one of my favorites?"
"I told ya Doc, I have been listenin' to every word since you got here."
"Thank you, did you really go to the fish market or the big liquor store in Mobile?"
"Both, I bought one bottle for tonight but I also added a case of it to our monthly inventory. The case will arrive on Friday."
"You did that for me? My place when you get off. What time will that be?"
"Close at 11 on Mondays so shortly after."
She tried winking at me. I don't think I will ever tell her that your not supposed to open your mouth wide open when you wink. Her version is too damn cute.
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I had to think of something to do for Wade. I wish I had been listening to him all of these months so I could make a gesture to him. I paced back and forth. I couldn't think of anything so I decided to walk around the pond. That is when it hit me. I had run a few errands and get back by 10:30 at the latest. I texted Lavon.
(8:15) Z - What time will be home tonight?
(8:15) L- Late, like 12:30 or so.I am in Daphne at an awards dinner
(8:15) Z- can we use your den to play video games
(8:15) L- Wade has a console
(8:16) Z- I know but I am trying to surprise him.
(8:17) L - I will text ya when I am on my way home
(8:17) Z - Thanks
(10:23) Z - Change of plans, meet at Lavon's
(10:29) W -OK, afraid to be alone with me Doc?
(10:29) Z- Not at all
(10:33) W- be there soon
I heard Wade's car pull in and the headlights turn off. Why am I so nervous? I left the house dark on purpose but set up a little stage light in the den.
"Doc, where are you?"
I turned on the stage light that was really a desk lamp.
"Well, what do we have here? A little rock and roller?"
I had my hair down and curled but a little frizzy, very short black leather mini skirt that I haven't had a chance to wear in 4 years and an extremely low cut, tight red velvety tank.
He was admiring me with every step he took. He couldn't take his eyes off me. He wanted me so bad.
"You are smokin' hot , Doc." I put my hands around his neck and he embraced me quickly. He kissed my neck and my ear beginning to spark something that I wasn't sure either of us could stop.
"Easy," I said, even though that is the last thing I wanted. It was my time to tease him a little.
"Does this count as our third date?"
"Only if we do something date like. So I didn't just dress like this to turn you on."
"Baby, you turn me on in your fuzzy bathrobe with your hair in a towel."
"I went and rented the Rock band video game and dance revolution. Which one do you want first?"
"Rock band of course"
I was bad, really bad. "You're kicking my butt"
"Well I do play the guitar in a real band so.."
"You do? I knew you played the guitar but I didn't know you were in a band."
We took a break and sat down on the couch. I handed him a beer and I drank a White Claw, berry flavored. They were brand new, at least I had never had one. They were refreshing, I guess the way people think beer is refreshing.
"Wade you should really get some of these for the bar. I think the girls would really like them. You could charge more for them than beer since they have more alcohol."
"I might try it out at the next trivia night. I will talk to Wally. Did you find George?"
"Yeah, why?"
"I just know you have a thing for him. You all have been flirting off and on since you got here."
"Oh wow, look what just showed up on my phone." I let him see the video.
"I am going to kill Dash."
"Why, are you embarrassed to be seen with me?"
"Zoe, no, never. If I did, I wouldn't have kissed you like that at the Rammer Jammer. I thought you wouldn't want people to know about us other than Lavon."
"Why?"
"Well because, during the heatwave, when I cut myself. Shelly told me that when she suggested that you and I get together, you said ' "ewe no. He is just so, so Wade.' I think i have heard you say similar things to my face as well."
"I was stupid back then"
"Like 4 days ago stupid? Cause I told you Judson was boresville and a douchebag and you went to Sweetie pie dance with him anyway."
"Yeah, but I sabotaged it all for you. Now it's time for some dance revolution." We were playing and I was a lot better at this than Wade. Of course, I had played it in NYC at bars since college. I must not have heard my phone buzz because before I knew it , Lavon was walking in the door.
"Well, can a big fella join in on the fun?"
"Yeah, you vs. Wade."
They didn't know but I was videotaping them from behind.
They were very fine from both sides I might add. Wade threw up his arms in victory.
"Alright Doc, it is me and you for the championship round."
We were both sweating and gasping for air after the five minute competition.
"Wade, how are you good at everything you do? Did you let me beat you the first few times."
"No, Doc, I just catch on quick. It's 1:30, let's clean up our mess and I will drive you home."
"Sure thing, Carlton" All of us laughed.
"Do you like Fresh Prince of Bel Air?"
"Who doesn't?"
"See that is something we have in common."
Wade got out of his car and walked me to the door. I asked him to come in. He said he better not. We argued until I convinced him just for a little bit.
"I didn't wear this get up for nothing. How about you help me get out of it?"
"Doc, I told you, we have to take it slow."
" I don't understand."
"I don't want you to feel like you are just another girl, because you are most definitely not."
He measured the distance between us. He got so close it forced me to take a couple of steps back. He moved so close to me that I couldn't even see his face when I looked up at him. HIs shirt was open already with his tshirt exposed. I removed the plaid shirt slowly, intentionally.
He wants slow, I will show him slow. I placed my hands on his wrists and moved at a snail's pace up his arm to his biceps. I let my hands gently massage his muscular arm then leaned my lips towards his arm and softly kissed and sucked once or twice.
He had one hand in my hair and one hand was moving to my butt. He noticed how the skirt only came an inch below. He moved his hand under and cupped my cheek. My body was on fire. There were movements happening inside of my body that I can't explain, a desire to be with this man.
Our kisses were becoming very passionate. He hiked my skirt up and laid me on the bed. I ran my hands up his torso and he discarded the tshirt. His chest and arms were ripped. He was the most handsome and sexy man I had ever known. I was panting, trying to keep going slow. God , this was frustrating. I wanted to rip his clothes off. He was
"A- a-a-mazin" I didn't know I had said it out loud. What was he doing to me?
"Thanks Doc. I like that just barely touching you gets you off"
"Wade that has never happened before. You didn't even put your fingers or your. Oh god"
"There is something to be said for taking it slow. Believe me I have never taken it slow but this has been better than any sex, I have ever had."
I am still gasping for air. He had made me climax and all he did was lightly graze my center. No real rubbing and like I said none of his body parts were involved.
"Can I do you?"
"Zoe, you already did. Just watching you during that got me off. I love how little sweat beads formed on your legs, how your body arched towards me, how you kissed my arms , how you explored my chest, how your face moved from side to side not knowing if you could last, how your hair got stuck in your face from the heat and sweat riding through you."
"Wade, I want us to make love."
"I do too Zoe, more than you know. I have thought about it a lot longer than you have. None of my dreams have lived up to the past 3 nights with you. You have out performed my dreams , every single time."
"Can you stay the night?"
"How about if I stay until you fall asleep?"
"I will take what I can get"
" Go get those cute flannel jammies on with the hearts and rabbits all over them. Those are sexy. "
"First, are you a stalker? And no they aren't."
I went into the bathroom and changed into pjs. Wade's pants were already on the floor. He was under the covers. I plopped in. I was going to try and be graceful and all but that was never my strong suit. Zoe Hart could never be a ballerina. Hand model yes, ballerina , no.
"You look so cute. I love it when you wear your up."
" Did you bring Cold Mountain?"
"No, Doc, it's late. We will read some tomorrow if that is okay with you.
Thanks for tonight. I love just having fun with you. I mean the rock band and stuff."
I lifted my head to kiss him on the cheek and then he turned me on my side. His head rested just above mine. We were a perfect match.
