A/N - Originally this story was supposed to end here. I think there may be more to tell. If you want more of this story, please review and let me know. Also. I do not own anything.

CHAPTER 7 Friday

"Cereal? You made me cereal?"

"What? You love cereal" I said.

"I do baby, thanks. What's your schedule today?"

"Ten until Six"

" I go in at noon. I work until nine. Then Tucker and I are playing.

"I will just see you at the Rammer Jammer later."

"Doc, let me see your ankle"

"Oh it is fine." I guess he could tell my mind was scattered.

"What's on your mind Doc?"

"Nothing, just thinking about how busy I have been since we went to the basketball game. I was used to being able to leave whenever I wanted because I didn't have patients.'

"Yeah Doc , but you gotta have patients to keep your half of practice and to make money."

" I know but I wish I could just hang out."

"Don't we all Doc. I have to go to Dad's this morning, help him out. Lavon has a list a mile long for me and of course the bar."

"I shouldn't complain. You are way busier than me."

I kissed his chest since that is where my head hits. "I gotta get moving"

"Doc, this is just a suggestion, but why don't you trade in your heels today? Not good for the ankle. Pretty sure you know that."

"I do, I am just used to looking professional. I will see you later"

XXXXXX

Lavon came into the office." Are you okay?"

"Big Z, you remember Ruby?"

"Of course."

"She called me last night. She had some pretty big news."

"Does she want to get back together?"

"I don't know, she didn't say. Lavon Hayes is going to be a father."

My mouth fell open. I was staring blankly until I shook my head out of it. I was trying to process the words that came out of my best friends mouth.

"What does she want to do? What do you want her to do?"

"I want her to have our baby. It's a part of me but I really don't get a say."

"Does she want to?"

"Yeah i think so but she is concerned that she is in Houston and I am here so I wouldn't truly be able to help, unless one of us moved."

"Lavon, it will work out. You are going to be a fantastic father. You love babies."

"Yeah I do. I wish she would move home and you, Dr. Zoe Hart could deliver my baby."

"Oh I would love that. Do you think she will? I mean you have plenty of money so he doesn't have to work."

"True, but Big Z, she is like you. Her work is a part of her, who she is."

'Maybe you should go to her and talk in person? I know if it would go a long way with me. I will go with you if you want me to."

"No, no, something I need to do by myself." He sighed just wringing his hands. "So how are you and Wade doing today? Didn't see anyone for breakfast. "

"Well I came and stole some cereal."

"You don't eat cereal, but Wade does. Did you all sleep together last night?"

"Yes but not like you think. We haven't gotten to that yet."

"What? Wade Kinsella hasn't gotten there? Umm, Lavon Hayes just keeps getting surprised today."

"I am beginning to get a complex. Why does everyone keep saying that? Maybe he doesn't find me as pretty as his freakin' blonde bombshells. I mean, he has made me explode without having sex. I have never exploded before, Lavon. ."

"NAH, NAH, NAH, that is too much information. Second, how much do you like him or are just horny?"

" I really like him. To be honest , I used to think about kissing George but I was never aroused by the thought. Wade has stirred things in me that I didn't know existed. Not just sexual. I never knew I wanted romance. I never knew I wanted the simple things."

"Like what?"

"Last night, he took me to a playground. We played like kids on the equipment. We also had a pretty meaningful conversation. Then he had me jump off the swings and he tried to catch me. It didn't work out, like it did in his head, but it was fun. Sprained ankle, see? He took me around to the backside of the plantation one day, we went to the high school basketball game and we have slept together every night since Sunday,Without sleeping together. And twice, without doing anything at all. Can you find out what he is thinking for me?"

"No, just ask him. The Wade you are dating seems mature enough to give you an answer."

"He has answered it. Wants me to know that I am different , that I am special, blah blah. But that can't be all it is can it?"

"Awww, ZOOEEE. Wade is most definitely in love."

"He told me he loved me. I thought for sure if he felt that way, he would want to be with me intimately you know. Maybe he is losing interest and wants to stay friends so he is letting me down easy and not making things more complicated."

"Z, you are ridiculous. I have known him longer than you have. He has wanted you since at least Planksgiving. He tried driving you to the airport but dummy Z, can't get a clue. To hear Shelley tell it, he has liked you even longer."

"I have patients, get out of here. Hey no one else knows but Wade and George are playing together tonight at the Rammer Jammer, you wanna come with me?"

"Yeah I can meet you there later unless I catch a flight to Houston. I am gonna think about it. I will call you later.

"Lavon, I love you best friend. I got your back . Whatever you need."

"Love you too Z."

XXXXXXXX

"Shel, is Doc on the patio? Gettin' late, almost show time."

"Yes, out there talking to Judson"

I took a deep breath and walked to the patio. That horse face vet better not be trying to win Doc back.

"Hey Doc, is Lavon coming? "

"He is going to try."

"Judson", I said

"Wade" , Judson answered.

I put my hand on Zoe's back to try and show Judson that we are together. However Zoe didn't move so I said. "Baby, we better get in there."

"I will be there in a minute."

That is not what I expected and certainly not what I wanted. She wanted mre time alone with him? My inferiority complex was kicking in. Was she already regretting her decision to be with me? Jesus, life was much easier before Zoe Hart but it was also void of real feelings. Every day my heart goes through as many hoops as a ball goes through at a basketball game.

She walked to the bar. "Can I see you alone for a minute?"

I nodded. Well this is it, this where I get dumped. I couldn't look at her.

"Wade, I have something to tell you?"

"Getting back together with the vet guy?"

"What? No. I was apologizing for using him. Really it is because of him that we are together."

"How so?"

"Well, Valentines night , when he broke it off. I had told him I really wanted to try and make it work and I was sorry. He said, and I quote 'I was more worried about you, than having a romantic date with him. That should tell me everything I need to know.' Then you came and he was right. I hope you have apologized to Joelle."

"I have. Well I guess I should buy him a beer."

"Maybe, but right now I have something for you?"

"A present for me? For what?"

"Just something I wanted to buy you."

I opened the little box. Inside was an engraved guitar pick.

"Zoe, this is awesome, beautiful too."

"Did you see that it is engraved?"

"Yes, thank you baby." I picked her up and kissed her. "This is one of the best gifts I have ever gotten."

XXXXX

Lemon and I took our seat in the front.

"Do you know what is going on?"

"Yeah Wade is playing and he wanted me and you here."

"Have you heard him? I have heard him play the guitar, yes. He has been playing since we were young. You know all the girls wanted him to serenade them. Girls dreamed about it."

"Did you?"

"Heavens to Betsy, no. Wade and I never even thought about that."

"How are you and George doing?"

"Zoe Hart, are you still pining for my boyfriend?"

No, I am with Wade."

"What?"

"Yeah it has been a week."

"Seriously?"

" We have been hanging out pretty much every day."

"You and George have been together for such a long time. What do you all do for fun?"

1.2.3 the band

"Nah nah nah

This is my town

Nah nah nah

Where I was born

Where I was raised

Lemon said, "What in the world is going on here? Wade, George, Meatball on the drums? "

What a great song to start off with for Wade and George. Bluebell is their town. Rammer Jammer started moving and shaking.

Lavon slipped into a chair and soon thereafter, came and filled out the table. Addy and Bill were behind us. The Pritchett Sisters, Cody and a date and about 50 others.

Wade took the lead on "Its Five O'clock Somewhere". George on "Shameless". George took a drink and thanked everyone for coming.

"Wade and I threw this together. Sometimes you gotta shake things up. This song is dedicated to my fiance Lemon.'

Wade starts strumming,

I cross my heart

And promise to

Give all I've got give

To make all your dreams come true

In all the world

You'll never find

A love as true as mine

…...

George looked into her eyes through the whole song. She teared up and then stood up and Lemon Breeland kissed George in front of everyone. A real kiss not a peck. Wade kept strumming through their kiss. He smiled and gave me that ,Wade Kinsella, make my knees weak, smile.

"Oh Zoe, this is the best thing ever." said Lemon

"Lemon, I have been uptight my whole life. Always done the things that people expect of me until Wade and I bagan seeing each other a week ago. It is fun to let go, be adventurous."

"So Wade has turned you?"

"No, I think we have just been happy doing little things. I am doing things I have never done and so is he. We are getting to know each other. I know it is different for you and George. DO something to surprise George like he did for you tonight."

"You are smarter than you look Zoe Hart."

Wade and George were on fire. They played for almost two hours. Wade sang a song that I am pretty sure was meant for me, "She's Everything" by Brad Paisley. They finished up with "Sweet Home Alabama". The crowd was asking for more but they were ready to have a drink. Wade had a faded blue tshirt on that was soaked with sweat. He was entirely too sexy. I wouldn't mind being his groupie.

I realized that AB and Lavon had been talking all night. I don't remember them ever talking this much. Umm..

Wade came off the stage and picked me up in wedding style and kissed me and then sat down on my chair, never letting me go. The crowd was yelling and clapping. Lemon sat on George's lap and the six of us drank the rest of the night. Lemon Breeland was taking tequila shots. Wade would get up and help the bar now and again and grab all of our drinks. Lemon did her shots with sugar instead of salt, then she would say, "How bout these Sugar Lips, Georgie?" He would kiss her.

On our 3rd shot, Lavon was saying he had enough AB said" If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch." Lavon did the shot and a few minutes later they were kissing. The four of us looked at each other like, this could be fun, the six of us hanging out all of the time.

George pulled Wade aside. "Man thank you for the suggestions. Doin' this with me and for me. Lemon hasn't cut loose in years."

"Listen, I know we drank more than we should have so Tom is going to drive you all to the lakehouse."

"Thanks Wade. Oh, you and Zoe look real happy."

Wade shook his head.

Sheriff Bill took Lavon and AB home.

Wade and I walked home.

XXXXXX

"Lemon and George seemed very happy. Wade you are a lovemaker. I can't wait for Lemon to give me all the juicy details"

"Goodluck with that Doc, unless we get her drunk again."

"What about AB and Lavon? They were getting awfully chummy. It kind of surprised me being that Ruby is"

Zoe quit talking so I knew something was wrong. "What's up Doc? Is Ruby coming back to town?"

"That's the thing , he doesn't know."

"Doc just tell me. You know he is going to tell me anyway"

"Ruby is pregnant."

"Seriously? Wow. Lavon is gonna be a daddy?"

Zoe proceeded to tell me how Lavon was feeling and that he may go to Houston to talk to her.

"Yes, he is. If she has the baby."

"I hope it works out that she comes back here. I know Lavon won't live far away from his kids."

"What will we do if he moves to Houston Wade?"

I shook my head, caressed the top of her hand with my thumb.

"Wade, have I told you how incredible you are?"

"No, no you haven't. Are you going to tell me?" I said laughing and surrounding her with my arms.

"You are incredible. I know we haven't talked about it but I want to be." she took a deep breath. I think we should give this a real try"

"What do you mean Doc? I thought that was what we were doing"

"No Wade, I don't want there to be excuses or misunderstandings between us."

"What are you saying?"

"Will you be my boyfriend? Exclusive, monogamous, boyfriend?"

I stood stunned for a moment. Not that I didn't want to hear it. But I have waited months for her to utter those words. In my mid it was a dream.

"Wade, if you don't feel the same ."

I stopped her. "Zo" then a sigh. I truly couldn't believe she made the first move. I finally was able to say her entire name that was only 2 syllables. "Zoe". I cradled her face in my hands. I softly but persuasively kissed her. Our mouths open and closed, open and overlapping, our lips making sounds of their own. My heart was pounding. I tried pulling away to speak but words still wouldn't flow. I ran my hands through her hair and we crashed our lips once more. Then I heard my name again. "Wade, Wade if it is too soon, just tell me"

I placed my hands on her shoulders and fiddled with several locks of her hair. I stared at her face without looking into her eyes for several seconds. Then,I glanced at her eyes and then her lips then back to her eyes.

"Zoe, I have never wanted anything more, than for you to be my girlfriend."

"Really because I know I am a handful. I know I "rant and rave" as you people call it. I don't know how to do this."

"I think we have done pretty well so far. Let's just keep doin' what we have been doin. You know gettin' to know each other."

I had never been in love. It was like my life before seemed so incomplete without Zoe Hart. My chest ached for her. My mind longed for her and my body wanted her.

XXXXXXXXX

Why isn't he answering me? I just asked him to be my boyfriend. Doesn't he know what kind of tornado he is creating by not answering me? Not violent, but he knows I will ramble for as long as I can or until he stops me. I will get tino my head and have completely irrational thoughts. He is twirling my hair. Just answer me. His lips are saying yes but there are no words coming out of his mouth. Please be my boyfriend. Then, I hear my name struggle to come out of those talented lips. He wants to be my boyfriend. My insides feel like trapeze artist swinging from place to place. What did he say? Crap, I missed something. How can I get him out of those clothes? I really wish I was superman right now,because I am pretty sure my eyes could burn a hole through that old blue garment washed tshirt.

"Zoe, did you hear me?"

"Yeah of course." I reached for him and kissed him, deeper and digging in with each kiss , pushing him backward until he was lying flat.

"Wade, I want you to make love to me" I took off my first layer of clothes as he watched in anticipation. I unhooked my bra that snapped in front, revealing my chest. I could see him licking his lips. I wasn't finished. I wanted him to know that he wasn't stopping us tonight. We were an 'item' now. I wiggled and swayed out of my underwear and tossed them to him. I was standing in front of him, in all of my glory. He was fully clothed. I would rectify that shortly.

I loved how he was absorbing every detail of my body as if we were memorizing it. He took both hands and lightly touched my hair to my shoulders, my chest, to the curve of my hips. His hands on my body sent chills through my body. I instantly was at full charge. I need an outlet for all of my energy.

I said," I can't go slow right now. Take off your shirt" while I worked feverishly on his jeans and boxer. Luckily he had already taken off his shoes and socks.

Finally we are both completely bare, completely vulnerable. Every unperfect detail about ourselves was on display. His body was perfect, it was mine that I would normally hesitate to let someone see. I definitely was not voluptuous.

Then he says to me,"Zoe, you are undoubtedly the most gorgeous girl this side of the Mississippi."

He turns me around, my back to his chest. He covers my arms around to the front of my body with his. His head slowly moving my hair from my neck. Licking me behind the ear then small nibbles on my lobes, then light kissing working his way down my shoulder. His arms let my hands drop. He massages my chest as his hands travel down to my navel. I can hardly breathe. I feel my head fall backwards onto his chest, my body feels him pulsating. I have to turn around, don't I?

He must have had telepathy because at that instant, he grabbed one hand and twirled me back to facing him. Even though I had seen his chest a hundred times, mostly before we were dating. But this last week , I had touched his chest, held his chest but tonight every last ripple felt new. He had these little muscles all over his chest and abdomen, that I had never noticed on guys, even like celebrity guys.

I ran my hands down his hips and backwards to his was chiseled like the freakin' statue of David.

He picked me up and I straddled his waist. He sat down on the bed and we kissed until our mouths were swollen. "Please Wade."

He whispered."I promise you will be pleased, trust me."

He rubbed a little spot on the small of my back. It was a tiny little spot that only needed one finger. It was triggering something in me , sending me quivering. He rolled over where he was on top and nipped and kissed, at least half of my body. I arched and I lifted my body to him. I was feeling so many sensations. My body didn't know what to do. It was making movements that I couldn't control. My mind was blown.

I needed to release but we hadn't even….

"Zoe let go, you are safe. This is between me and you, let go baby."

A few seconds later, I hear myself say 'There is a God" I had been completely broken down. Wade looked up at me and let me go through a few after shocks. He knew exactly what I wanted and needed. But I need more. I have never really wanted sex and certainly not any of this other stuff. But now…

" I want you to have all of me. I love you Wade Kinsella." No words have ever been truer. Looking at his face, touching his hands and lacing them together, I hoped he believed me. I meant every word.

"Those words, the words I have been waiting to hear. It is all needed." We kissed gently. He pressed into me. Slow and steady , savoring every moment, gazing into each other's eyes. I had my hands on his waist and hips asking for more. He suckled my neck, then my lips and I could feel his heart racing as our chests moved together . My legs began to stiffen and my toes began to curl, I was clenching as hard as I could. I could not hold off. His breath was heavy and his chest was weighing on mine, HIs movements became faster and his body was tense , until we were both gasping for air.. He was completely intoxicating. He stole my heart, he stole my mind and I gave him my body. I am so, so glad I did.

I finally broke the silence."Wade I never knew it could be like that? So charged but romantic so full of love."

"Me either"

I said,"I am sure you have ." He put his fingers over my lips to cut me off.

"Zoe, I haven't , yeah, we have both had sex and maybe I have had a it more than you but that doesn't change one fact."

"And what fact is that?"

" The fact ,that is the very first time that I have made love to anyone." He paused, swallowing hard. "It was unbelievable" We rolled facing each other. His hand under my head and his other on my hip. "Zoe, you are unbelievable,I love you."

*****Let me know if you want more of this story!