AUTHOR'S NOTE: I am so sorry for the delay! Life is crazy sometimes. As promised, here is part 2! This chapter is rated M.
Homecoming Week
Saturday (part 2)
After a fantastic meal at Tony's, complete with Zed pushing a meatball across his plate towards Addison with his nose (they may have watched Lady and the Tramp one too many time), the gang made their way across town to the Seabrook Yacht Club.
As the limousine pulled up, Addison leaned over and whispered in Zed's ear, "Can we just stay in here a little while, I really need a minute alone with you."
Zed caressed the side of her cheek and Addison pressed her cheek into him further.
"Guys, We'll be right in. Can you save us a spot in the picture line?" Zed asked as the driver opened the door to let them out.
Bree glared at Zed, "Hair and makeup, Zombie..." she warned before she broke out into a smile and exited the car with the others.
"Zed I re..." Addison began before Zed cut her off with a deep kiss. A soft moan escaped her lips as she opened her mouth to deepen it. As his lips left hers and began to kiss down her neck, Addison tried again, "Zed, I really need to talk to you."
Pulling away slightly confused, he ran his hand through his hair. "Oh, I thought when you said minute alone, you meant...nevermind," he said as he took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down.
"I'll never complain about you kissing me," she sighed as she leaned in for a sweet kiss. "But I do need to talk to you." Taking a deep breath, she began to tell Zed about her conversation with Gus at the restaurant.
"What?! Oh my god. Addison, your Dad is going to throw me in Zombie Containment, possibly forever." Zed started to panic.
"Relax," Addison said trying to ease his worry. "Gus said he wasn't going to tell him and I believe him. But, we do need to stay inside tomorrow. I don't want to give Richard anything to report to my dad."
"Are you sure Addie? I can just go back to my house tonight."
"Is that what you want to do?"
"No! It's the exact opposite of what I want to do," he said as he looked into her eyes. "I want nothing more than to go home with you tonight and make love to you again. I want to wake up tomorrow morning with you in my arms. I want to spend every second that your parents are away with you." he leaned in and kissed her softly. "Addison, I want to spend every day of the rest of my life with you. But I don't want my life to be over Monday afternoon when your dad is debriefed."
Smiling up at her handsome boyfriend, Addison kissed his lips. "Let me worry about my dad, stay with me until school Monday...please."
"How could I ever tell you no," he whispered as he leaned over and kissed her again. Addison wound her fingers through his thick green hair and pulled him in even closer. Their sweet, slow kisses quickly turned heated and desperate. Addison pulled Zed by the lapels of his jacket down on top of her as she laid down on the seat, never breaking their kisses.
Suddenly the door of the limo opened. "Brezga zoan grazaga," Bonzo said laughing without even looking into the car.
"Bree's not going to kill anyone," Zed laughed. "We were just about to head inside," he said winking at Addison.
"Zar," Bonzo laughed as he walked away.
"Well, I guess we should go inside then." Addison giggled as she kissed Zed quickly once more. "How much do you think their bet is up to at this point?"
Zed laughed as he helped her out of the car, "Knowing Eliza, I'm sure I'm going to have to pay her back."
When they made their way over to the picture line, Eliza glared at them. "You're paying for pictures, Zeddison. All of them."
"Yeah, yeah, yeah, fine." Zed laughed. Leaning over to Addison he whispered, "totally worth it."
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The dance was amazing. Eliza's music kept the energy up as the whole school danced around. At 8:15 Bree excused herself to finalize everything for the big announcement.
"Nervous?" Bucky asked as he and Eliza danced next to Zed and Addison.
"Nope! Cool as a cucumber." Addison rushed out very unconvincingly.
"Right..." Eliza smirked.
Suddenly Bree ran over to them, holding her chest and trying to catch her breath.
"Oh my goodness. Principal Lee is about to call all of the nominees up to the stage. Has anyone seen Lacey or Murphy? I've been running around looking everywhere." Bree rushed out in a panic.
The whole group froze and slowly looked over to Bucky. Shaking his head, he quietly said,"Does this place have locker rooms? If so, try there. That seemed to be a favorite of theirs."
"Oh my goodness, Bucky! I'm so sorry. I completely forgot!" Bree apologized before grabbing Bonzo and running off towards the locker rooms.
"Hey, are you okay?" Eliza asked him as he took a deep breath.
"I'm fine, baby. Really."
"I'm sure having to be here with her tonight is hard for you. Especially given what happened at last year's dance." Eliza hugged him tightly.
"I honestly haven't given her a single thought since before prom last year," he said as he wrapped her up tighter.
"I just don't understand how she could have done that to you."
"Look on the bright side, if I hadn't walked in on her and Murphy last year, I might have missed out on finding the woman I was meant to be with," he said as he kissed her softly.
"I can't believe Murphy would be dumb enough to go for a repeat performance," Zed said in disbelief. "I'm pretty sure Lacey worked her way through half the football team, basketball team, and baseball team before graduation last year."
"There were a few on the squad as well," Addison added rolling her eyes. "She better not try anything with you again."
"I'm pretty sure the message was received loud and clear last year, Kung Fu Kitten" Zed laughed and kissed her pouting lips, remembering the scuffle he and several other players had to break up in the middle of a baseball game last year.
"Yeah, well that hug yesterday was a little too friendly if you ask me."
"Don't worry, tomorrow she'll be back on her way to UBR."
"Not soon enough," Eliza growled as she saw Bree and Bonzo head towards the stage with a very disheveled Murphy and Lacey in tow. Taking a deep, cleansing breath, Eliza turned to her friends and smiled. "I have to go switch off the automation for the announcement," she said. "Good luck!"
she winked at Zed as she walked off.
"Alright you two, let's do this," Bucky said putting an arm around each of them and walking towards the stage.
"Zed?" Addison said suddenly standing still.
"What's wrong?"
"What if we don't win? Everyone just assumes we will, but...what if we don't?"
"Addie, relax," he smiled as he kissed her lips softly. "There's nothing to worry about."
"Do you know something I don't?" she asked pulling back to look into his eyes.
"No...I'm just rooting for us," he said with a wink as he took her hand and walked onto the stage to join the rest of their fellow nominees.
Eliza turned the music off as Principal Lee stepped up to the microphone.
"Good evening everyone! Thank you all for coming this evening. Can we get a round of applause for our fantastic homecoming committee for putting this all together?" Principal Lee asked as the crowd applauded. "It is my pleasure to introduce to you again, last year's Homecoming King and Queen, Bucky and Lacey!"
"Thank you, Principal Lee," Bucky said as he walked up to the microphone. "Well, it's the moment we've all been waiting for. Who will be this year's Homecoming King and Queen? Eliza, can I get a drum roll please?" Eliza pushed a button and the sound of a drum roll filled the room. "Ladies and Gentleman, this year's Seabrook Mighty Shrimp Homecoming King and Queen are…." Bucky opened the envelope and smiled, "no surprise here, Zed and Addison!" he announced proudly.
Tears of joy began to fall from Addison's eyes as she wrapped her arms around Zed. Pink rose petals fell from above as Principal Lee carefully placed the gold tiara on Addison's head. Zed had to lean down for her to place the crown on his head.
With their crowns in place, Zed led Addison onto the dance floor for the customary spotlight dance. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in close. As the music started, he looked down into her crystal blue eyes and began to sing along with the song he asked Eliza to play.
"I found a love for me
Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I found a girl beautiful and sweet
I never knew you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we were just kids when we fell in love
Not knowing what it was
I will not give you up this time
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I own
And in your eyes you're holding mine
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath
But you heard it, darling, you look perfect tonight
Well I found a woman, stronger than anyone I know
She shares my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We are still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my hand
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes
Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I saw you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I don't deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight"
Zed spun her around in an elegant turn before bringing her close to him once again. A look of absolute devotion was clear on both of their faces.
"Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms
Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight."
As the song finished, Zed dipped her low and kissed her lips softly as the entire room applauded.
"I love you, Addison," he said looking into her eyes again.
"I love you too, Zed," she whispered, still in awe of the romantic gesture.
"Oh. My. Goodness!" Bree shrieked as she made her way over to them. "That was more romantic than most first dances at weddings! Zed, when did you change the music?!"
"I asked Eliza while everyone was taking pictures earlier," he shrugged, still not taking his eyes off of Addison's.
"EEK! These are going to look soooo good in the yearbook!" Bree exclaimed as she quickly scrolled through the pictures she snapped on her phone.
Zed twirled Addison around once more and pulled her in close. Despite the fast tempo music filling the room, the two of them were content to continue their slow dance.
"Yeah, I don't think so you two," Eliza laughed as she walked up to them. "I'm not going to let you spend the rest of the night going all lovey dovey googly eyes. You can do that later," she said pointing to them. "It's a party, we're celebrating!"
Zed looked at Addison and shrugged. "What do you say gorgeous?"
"I say, Let's party!" she laughed. She leaned over and whispered into his ear, "but I'm really looking forward to later."
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The gang danced the night away. Addison loved watching Zed dance. He was so carefree, and the control he had over his own body was mesmerizing. He and Eliza were currently showing one of the JV football players the right way to do the Coat Hanger move he had shown Addison at her first mash. As she sipped her punch she noticed a very angry Lacey storming off towards the exit. She rolled her eyes and refilled her glass.
"I need a drink." Bucky sighed from behind her.
"Punch is going to have to do." Addison laughed as she got a glass for Bucky as well.
"Thanks, cuz."
"What's up?"
Bucky let a frustrated groan. "Lacey. She cornered me on the way back from the bathroom."
"No!" Addison gasped.
"Yup. Can you believe she actually had the nerve to suggest that we get back together?"
"That evil, two-timing..."
"Wait! It gets better!" Bucky exclaimed, cutting her off. "She said she just doesn't understand why I ever broke up with her."
"She did not go there! What did you say?"
"Well, I very nicely reminded her that she ended the relationship when she decided to drop down to her knees at last years dance."
"Oh. My. God." Addison laughed, "What did she say after that?"
"Nothing, but I did take the opportunity to thank her and tell her that if she hadn't done what she did I would have never acted on my feelings for Eliza, and I would have never figured out that she's the love of my life."
"Awwwwww! Bucky!" Addison gushed as she hugged her cousin tightly. "Does Eliza know you feel that way?"
"No, I don't want to scare her off. She's so fiercely independent. But, she's it Addie." he sighed.
"Well, I think you should tell her."
"I will. When the time's right."
Addison smiled when she felt a pair of familiar arms wrap around her waist.
"Care for one final dance before we shut this party down?" Zed asked as he nuzzled his nose into her neck.
"How could I ever tell you no?" she giggled as she repeated his words from earlier. "Come on zombie." she laughed as she led him back onto the dance floor.
"Alright everyone, this is the last song for the night. So grab your date, and hold on tight." Eliza announced into the microphone before leaving the booth to join Bucky.
Zed and Addison were lost in each other's eyes once again as This Year's Love began to play.
Eliza grabbed Bucky's waiting hand as he twirled her onto the dance floor to join them.
"I've always loved this song," Bucky said as he pulled Eliza in closer.
"I know," she sighed, relaxing into his chest, "That's why I played it."
As the song came to an end, Bucky looked into Eliza's eyes and sang the last line "This years love it better last." He kissed her softly. "It will you know. Last," he said giving her a shy smile. "I love you, Eliza. I know I apologized for the past few months already, but please know that I will never hurt you again."
"I love you too, Bucky." Eliza smiled as a single tear fell from her eye.
"Hey, none of that," he said as he wiped the tear from her cheek and pulled her in closer for a hug and kissed her again.
"Are we going to have to start betting on you two?" Zed laughed as he clapped Bucky's shoulder.
"Very funny Zed," Eliza said trying her best to not smile.
"Where are Bree and Bonzo?" Addison asked looking around.
"Good question," Zed said as he looked over the top of the crowd of students that had begun to make their exit. "Come to think of it, I haven't seen them in a while."
"You don't think they left?" Bucky asked.
"Ten says they're in the limo." Eliza smiled.
"You're on." Zed laughed shaking her hand.
With one more look around, the four of them headed towards the exit and the limo parked out front.
When they reached the car they all stopped.
"Pay up Zed." Eliza laughed.
"But I paid for all the pictures earlier," Zed whined.
"You paid for pictures because you cost me $40." she laughed.
"Fine." Zed sighed as he pulled a ten from his wallet.
"So, who's knocking?" Bucky asked trying to suppress a laugh.
"I owe Bonzo one from earlier and Bree for all those death glares and threats," Zed laughed as he knocked on the window. A few moments later the car door opened and they all piled in.
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After dropping Bonzo and Bree off at Bree's house, the limousine pulled up to Addison's house. When they walked up to the house Addison made sure to wave to Gus who was parked two houses over with his lights off.
Bucky and Eliza quickly said their goodnights and retreated to the guest bedroom as Zed and Addison made their way upstairs to her bedroom.
"Zed?" Addison quietly asked once they were alone.
"Yes?"
"Tonight was perfect. Will you dance with me one more time?" she asked looking up at him through her lashes.
Zed smiled and took her hand in his, twirling her into him, "How could I ever tell you no?" he whispered. He pulled out his phone and pressed a few buttons before tossing it onto the bed as Adele's Sweetest Devotion began to play.
Addison smiled against his chest as they slowly began to dance.
Zed took his time twirling her around the room. Whenever the music would change in tempo, he would spin her out before pulling her back against his chest and dipping her low. After a few more gliding steps back and forth, he spun her around and pulled her to him one final time, before dipping her down onto the mattress. Closing the distance between them, Zed leaned down and covered her mouth with his own, deepening the kiss as the beautiful song finished.
Addison smiled against his lips. "All slow dances should be like that."
"I'll have to remember that"
"Zed, can you help me out of this dress?" she asked with a shy smile.
"I'd love to," he whispered as he helped her to her feet and spun her around so her back was against him. Slowly, he dragged the zipper of her dress down, kissing her neck and shoulder as he did.
Addison brought her hands up and held him there as her dress fell and pooled at her feet.
"How did I not know you were completely naked under that dress?"
"I didn't want lines"
"You're so beautiful," he whispered as his hands slowly traced down her sides.
He let his lips travel around her neck, turning her to him. He kissed all the way to her jawline and up to her lips. He nipped at her bottom lip causing her to moan into his mouth. Zed deepened their kiss, grasping her hands with his and leading her down onto the bed once again.
"You have on entirely too much clothing," Addison said as she pushed his jacket off of his shoulders. Zed sat back on his heels and quickly loosened his tie and unbuttoned his shirt. He quickly shrugged it off before leaning back down to kiss her again. Addison began to undo his belt and unbutton his pants, which soon joined the rest of his tux on the ground.
"Touch me," she whimpered against his lips, "Please."
Sliding his hand between their bodies, he slipped his fingers between her swollen folds and growled at the feeling of them slipping through her wetness. Her hips bucked sharply at the contact, and the loud moan that tore from her body startled them both. He slid two fingers lower and circled her entrance, pushing them deep inside.
"Zed," Addison panted. "I need you," she moaned as she crashed her lips against his. She whimpered at the loss of contact as Zed reached over to grab his jacket, grabbing a condom out of the inside pocket. "Someone was prepared," she giggled.
"A man can dream, gorgeous. A man can dream," he said as he rolled the condom over his length. Bracing his body above her with one arm he guided himself to her entrance.
Addison shifted her hips forward, as Zed pushed into her. She cried out in pleasure as he filled her fully.
"I love you, Addie," Zed rasped, as he cupped her cheek and stared into her eyes adoringly.
"I love you too, Zed. So much."
He leaned down to kiss her deeply as he slowly began to move inside of her, picking up a steady rhythm.
Addison wrapped her legs around him, loving the feel of his muscles rippling under her hands as he moved. His name fell from her lips with each thrust.
They were lost in each other for what felt like an eternity. Their movements became erratic as they both reached their peak. With one final hard thrust, they were both sent over the edge,
crying out from their shared release.
As Zed laid there, with his head listening to her heart, the sweetest sound that he had ever heard, he looked up into her eyes, "I love you, Addison. Always."
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I obviously do not own ANY of the songs mentioned or used in the last two chapters!
-Take it Off, The Donna's
-I Wanna Go, Britney Spears
-Gorilla, Bruno Mars
-Perfect, Ed Sheeran
-This Year's Love, David Gray
-Sweetest Devotion, Adelle
I want to take a minute to apologize to any Lacey fans out there. I have nothing against her character in the movie!
Thank you so much for all of your sweet reviews and messages last week! Drop me a review and let me know what you thought of this weeks chapter. Also, if anyone has any thoughts on what they would like to see in upcoming chapters, let me know!