AUTHOR'S NOTE:This chapter is rated M.
Halloween Night
After a long afternoon of cheering, Addison and Zoey finally made their way back to the Necrodopolus house to get ready for Halloween night.
As they made their way up the stairs, they could hear Zed playing his guitar in his room. Addison turned to look at Zoey and held her finger up to her lips as she tip-toed up the last few steps. Zed's door was open, giving Addison a perfect view of him sitting in his bedroom chair strumming his guitar and softly singing. She quietly leaned against the door frame with a dreamy look on her face as she watched him.
"Barf! I just don't get it!" Zoey exclaimed as she threw her hands in the air and walked to her own room.
Zed's head snapped up at the sound of his sister's voice. He smiled and set his guitar down before walking across the room.
"Why hello," he said as he pulled Addison in for a kiss.
Addison smiled before pushing him back, "Don't get any ideas, Buster. We have to get ready to bring Zoey trick or treating."
"I don't know what you're implying, gorgeous," he smiled as he pulled her back in for another kiss, "I'm just telling my beautiful girlfriend, who I've missed more than I could ever say, hello."
"Such the smooth talker," she smiled as she kissed him back. "I missed you too. But, we've really got to get ready."
"I know," he pouted as he took a step back. "So, let's see this costume you and my sister have been conspiring against me with."
Addison laughed as she pulled his costume out of her bag and placed it on his bed. "It's not that bad. I promise."
"Mmhmm. That's what you said last year and I ended up traipsing around Seabrook in green tights."
"But you made such a cute Peter Pan!" Addison laughed as she kissed his cheek. "I'm going to go change in the bathroom. 5 minutes zombie…" she warned as she walked out the door.
A few minutes later Addison walked out of the bathroom and smiled at the sight of her boyfriend leaning against his bedroom door.
"My, my, don't you look handsome, Prince Eric," she said as she fanned herself.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I can't say no to either one of you. You two are lucky I love you," he mumbled as he walked over and kissed her. "Come on sea witch, we've got a mermaid and a crab to escort."
As Zed and Addison, or Prince Eric and Ursula, walked down the stairs, Zoey let out a loud shriek.
"You guys look perfect! This is even better than last year!"
"I don't know about that," Zevon laughed as he snapped a picture.
"Laugh it up Pops," Zed said as he rolled his eyes. "You ready, Ariel?"
"You bet!" Zoey said as she grabbed her trick or treat bag. "Are we going our normal route?"
"Yes, ma'am!" Addison said as she hooked Puppy's leash. "Here, to my house and back. That way we get Zombie Town and Seabrook."
"You kids have fun," Zevon said as he walked them to the door.
"We will Daddy!" Zoey said as she gave him a hug goodbye. "Don't forget, you're bringing me to Zena's for our sleepover tonight."
"I remember, my little zombie angel," he smiled. "Be good for Zed and Addie."
"I will!"
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"Trick or Treat!" Zoey called out with a smile as Missy opened the door.
"Oh my goodness! You three look adorable!" Missy gushed. "Oops, I mean four!" she laughed as Puppy barked, making his presence known. "You've got to come in for a few minutes so your father and I can take some pictures!" she said to Addison as she opened the door further. "Dale!"
"Yes, dear?" Dale called from the den.
"Get the camera!"
"Yes, dear." he laughed as he stood up from the couch.
"Zed, you look quite handsome," Missy said as they walked into the house.
"Thank you Mayor Missy, but it's Prince Eric tonight if you don't mind," he said with a lopsided grin, turning on the Necrodopolus charm. Addison rolled her eyes as her mom blushed.
"Honey, I can't find it!" Dale called from the other room.
"I swear, he couldn't find something even if it were right in front of him," Missy said, shaking her head. "There's still food on the stove if you three are hungry. I'll be right back," she said as she excused herself to help her husband find the camera.
"You can put the charm away. You've already won her over," Addison giggled.
"I'm not taking any chances," he laughed. "But I am going to grab food. It'd be rude not to."
"Sure it would," she laughed as the doorbell rang. "Let me grab the door and I'll meet you guys in the kitchen." Zed planted a sloppy kiss on her cheek before he and Zoey walked into the other room.
Addison grabbed the candy bowl and opened the door.
"Trick or Treat!" a cute little pirate called out as he held his bag in front of him.
"Aren't you adorable!" she giggled as she took a handful of candy and put it in his bag. When she looked up she froze. Walking up behind him was Kasie.
"What do you say, Mikey?" Kasie asked.
"Thank you!"
Addison blinked and looked back down at the small pirate. "You're welcome. Happy Halloween!"
"Happy Halloween!" he said as he turned and looked up to Kasie.
"Mikey, go on ahead to the next house. I'll be right there. Okay, buddy?" Kasie said as she patted his shoulder. He shook his head yes and took off for the next house. "My little brother," Kasie said to Addison.
"He's a cutie," Addison smiled, trying her best to be polite.
"I just wanted to say I'm sorry," Kasie said as she looked down at her feet. "Kelly was the first friend I made when I moved to Seabrook this past summer. I'm sorry I went along with all the crazy stuff she's been saying. I don't really know a lot of people around here, but I'm beginning to see that things aren't exactly like she says they are. I think you're an amazing cheerleader and a great captain."
"Thank you, Kasie," Addison said, suddenly feeling a little sorry for her. "This town can be tough on outsiders, if you ever need someone to talk to, well…you know where I live."
"Thank you. I should go catch up with Mikey. Happy Halloween."
"Happy Halloween," Addison smiled. As she closed the door, her mother and father came back out with the camera.
"Where are Zed and Zoey?"
"Mom, really? You mentioned food, where do you think Zed is?" she laughed.
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"Well, Peanut, I think we can officially declare this Halloween a success!" Addison said as the three of them dumped their bags of candy onto the table.
Zoey giggled as she tore into the pile."So. Much. Candy!"
"Easy there, Zo," Zed laughed, "You don't want to get sick and have to call off the sleepover with Zena tonight, do you?"
Zoey stuck her tongue out at him. "No."
"That's what I thought," he laughed as he ruffled her hair. "Why don't you head upstairs and get your bag together."
"Don't think I don't know what you're up to," Zoey glared at him. "I know for a fact that I have 17 Reese's cups. If I come home tomorrow and a single one is missing..." she warned.
"I promise your brother will not touch them," Addison laughed.
"Thanks, Addie!"
"Yeah, thanks, Addie," Zed mumbled. Once Zoey was out of earshot, he leaned down and whispered, "I was totally going to swipe a few."
"I know you were," she laughed as she leaned over and kissed his cheek. "That's why I grabbed you some before I left my house."
"Best. Girlfriend. Ever!" he laughed as he kissed her nose.
"I try. Come on Prince Eric, let's go un-Disney for the mash."
"Yes please," he laughed as he followed her up the stairs. When they reached the top, Zed pulled her in close and kissed her softly. "Thank you."
"For what?" she asked as she looked up into brown eyes.
"For going way above and beyond for Zoey and the whole Halloween thing," he said as he hugged her tight.
"Zed, you don't have to thank me for that. I love Zoey, and I love Halloween. I just hope we can still do this next year."
"I am so in love with you," he whispered.
"I love you too," she said as she gazed at him through her lashes.
"We could always get changed together," he whispered as he ran his nose against her ear.
A shiver ran through her body as she melted against him. Her body screaming to be with him. Taking a deep breath, she shook her head. "No, we can't. Zoey is in the next room and your dad is downstairs," she sighed.
"Ugh. You're right," he groaned as he raked his hands through his hair.
"Here," Addison said as she dug out his costume from her bag. "Just wear that with a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt," she smiled.
Zed looked down at the bomber jacket, and aviator sunglasses he had just been handed,"Umm, Addie? What are we supposed to be dressing up as?"
"Maverick and Charlie from Top Gun," she said with a dreamy look in her eyes.
Zed laughed and kissed the top of her head, "You and your 80's movies." He shook his head, "I should have known."
"Go change," Addison giggled as she shoved him into his bedroom.
As Addison began to walk to the bathroom, Zoey was walking out of her room. "Addie, you can use my room to change if you want. Daddy's bringing me over to Zena's house in a few minutes."
"Thanks, Peanut. Enjoy your sleepover," she said as she gave Zoey a big hug. Addison walked into Zoey's room and quickly changed into her next costume. A few minutes later she emerged dressed in a short, tight zippered dress decorated to look like a pilot jumpsuit. A pair of knee-high black boots and aviator shades completed the outfit. Softly, she knocked on Zed's bedroom door. When Zed opened the door, Addison's mouth dropped open. Seeing him dressed as Maverick did very naughty things to her thoughts.
Zed's mouth ran dry as he took in the sight of his girlfriend dressed in her jumpsuit and knee-high boots. "You look delicious," he rasped out as he adjusted the suddenly uncomfortable tightness in his jeans.
"You know," Addison purred as she ran a hand over the soft leather of his bomber jacket, "we still have a few minutes before Bucky gets here...and your dad just left to bring Zoey to the sleepover..."
Zed didn't let her finish. Without thinking, he lifted her so she straddled his waist and took her mouth in the heated kiss he'd been longing for as he pinned her against the wall with his body.
Addison moaned as she moved against him, knowing they didn't have much time but needing him more than she could possibly say. Reaching down, she found his zipper and managed to release him into her hand, as his own hands pushed her clothing out of the way.
Zed was ready to explode and the feel of her writhing against him, her hand stroking him was nearly enough to push him over the edge.
"Take me to bed or lose me forever," she whispered into his ear, before nipping it.
"Oh God, those teeth drive me crazy," he growled.
Addison gasped as she felt him push off the wall and move to the bed. Zed reached over to his nightstand and pulled a condom out of the drawer.
"Allow me," Addison smiled mischievously up to him through her lashes as she took the condom from him and rolled it down his hard length.
She barely finished before he slammed himself into her with one hard thrust. Her cry was captured by his lips as he began a series of quick, hard thrusts that had her moving in time with him.
"I've wanted to do this all week," he panted against her as he reached down and pressed his thumb against her clit, feeling her tighten around him even more. "I missed you so much..."
"Zed...please!"
Her cries were music to his ears as he struggled to bring her to her edge before he lost it.
With a cry, she climaxed, feeling her body tremble as she gave into her release, feeling him tense against her as his own climax hit, washing over both of them with the force of a tidal wave.
For moments, the two simply laid there, unable to move, unable to think, barely able to breathe.
"I missed you too," she smiled, still breathless as she reached to straighten her clothes.
Zed smiled as he put himself back together. Leaning in, he stole another kiss, smiling as she snuggled into him.
They gave themselves a few more seconds to get their breathing under control before heading out.
When they came downstairs the television was turned up louder than necessary and his dad was giving him a knowing look while Bucky was trying to hold in a laugh. Zed ran a hand nervously through his hair and mouthed "sorry."
Zevon rolled his eyes and shook his head, "You kids have fun tonight."
"We will Pops, goodnight!"
As they got in the van Bucky smiled at them, "Well you two certainly haven't 'lost that loving feeling'"
"Shut up, Bucky" Zed laughed.
"So what are you supposed to be dressed up like?" Addison asked as she looked at Bucky wearing a toga and his cheer jacket.
"Um...A cheer god...obviously," he said as he drove towards The Dock nightclub.
When they pulled up to the club, the line was out the door.
"I am so glad my DJ Zombie Goddess of a girlfriend got us all on the VIP list," Bucky said with a smile as they walked up to the front of the line and gave their names to the bouncer.
"Wow," Addison said as she danced her way in,"and I thought this place was packed at the end of summer mash!"
"Again, I'm glad E got us on the VIP list," Bucky smiled as the three of them made their way through the heavy crowds and up to the second floor VIP area. Bree and Bonzo, who were dressed up as Frankenstein and his bride, were already in the roped off area sitting in one of the plush booths when they walked in.
"Hey, guys!" Bree waved excitedly as she stood up and hugged Addison.
"Bree! Bonz! You guys look fantastic!"
"Thank you! It took FOREVER to get my hair to stand up!" she laughed.
"Have you seen Eliza yet?" Zed asked as he kissed Bree on the cheek.
"No, we were waiting on you guys. What took you so long anyway?"
Bucky laughed and rolled his eyes, "Don't look at me. I was there on time," he said as he pointed his thumb at Zed and Addison's direction. Bree smirked and held her hand out to Bonzo.
"Guzup zar," he mumbled as he pulled out his wallet and smacked a $5 into her palm.
"I apologize for nothing," Zed smiled as he threw a wink at Addison.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah. Let's go see E," Bucky laughed. They made their way back downstairs and through the heavy crowd over to the stage. Eliza spotted them and quickly pressed a few buttons to automate the next song.
"Can you believe this crowd! It's crazy in here and they're all dancing to my music!" she exclaimed as she threw her arms around Bucky. "I think I might actually be happy!"
"I am so proud of you, Baby!" Bucky said loudly over the music as he dipped her low for a searing kiss.
"Ahhh! My eyes!" Zed joked as he and Addison made their way over to them.
"Shut up, Zed," Bucky laughed.
"Now I get the reference earlier," Addison said as she hugged Eliza who was literally dressed up like a DJ Zombie Goddess with a short toga dress and a laurel wreath on her headphones.
"It was Bucky's idea," Eliza said rolling her eyes.
"Well, it works!" Bree said as she hugged her as well. "Excuse me!" she asked loudly to a random person dancing close by, "would you mind taking a quick picture of all of us?" The six friends stood on the stage in front of Eliza's turntables and posed for a few photos.
Eliza smiled as she hugged all of them. "I've got to get back to work. Go dance!"
"Yes, ma'am!" Zed laughed as he gave her his best military salute. "Hey Addie, I feel the need..."
"The need for speed!" she laughed as she hugged him tightly, loving that he was quoting Top Gun.
The five friends made their way to the center of the crowded dance floor and began to dance to the electric music Eliza was spinning. With the lights low and the bass high, Addison lost herself in the music and in her boyfriend as they danced. Her body was pressed tightly against his as they moved to the music. Zed pushed himself against her, letting her feel how turned on he was. Burying his fingers in her hair, he leaned down and crushed her lips with his, pulling her even closer as the kiss deepened.
"Could you two not 'buzz the tower' right now?" Bucky laughed as he punched Zed's shoulder.
"Sorry, Bucky," Zed laughed, "blame your cousin and that outfit! Have you seen the boots?!" he smiled as he bit his lip. Addison smacked his arm.
"Sorry, cuz," she smiled sweetly, "you know I've always had a thing for Maverick."
Bucky threw his hands in the air with an exasperated sigh, "I don't know which one of you is worse!"
"Sorry, B. We'll try to behave," she laughed as she gave him a hug.
"Thank you!"
"Man is it hot in here," she said as she fanned herself.
"Do you want something to drink?" Zed asked her loudly over the music?
"Yes! Please," she smiled.
"Hemlock, is it?" he winked.
Addison threw her head back and laughed at yet another Top Gun quote, "Ice water."
"I'll be right back, gorgeous," he smiled and leaned down to kiss her before heading over to the bar.
Addison continued dancing with the three B's until Eliza brought the tempo down with a slower song. She glanced over to the bar to see if Zed was bringing the drinks back yet. Her blood ran cold as she saw Lacey and Kelly talking to Zed at the bar. When Lacey ran her hand up Zed's arm, Addison took off towards them. As she approached, she could overhear their conversation.
"Come on, Zed, I know you secretly want me."
"Lacey, I thought I made it abundantly clear the last time you started throwing yourself at me, I am not interested. At all. I have an amazing, extremely gorgeous, sexy, girlfriend who I am madly in love with."
Addison smiled and stopped walking. As much as she wanted to punch the smile off of Lacey's face, she wanted to see where this was going.
"Oh please, Zed. She'll never know," Lacey said as she looked up at him through her lashes. "What do you say?"
"Lacey, I'm going to say this very slow, because you are obviously not understanding. This..." he said as he motioned between them, "is never going to happen. N-E-V-E-R. Never."
"What if it was me and Kelly?" she smiled.
Addison tried not to gag. Lacey clearly didn't know the meaning of the word no.
Zed's mouth dropped open in disbelief. "That's just..." he shook his head. "What is wrong with you? And you..." he said turning towards Kelly, "how did you even get in? There's no way you're old enough."
"We know the bouncer," Kelly giggled as she bit her lip and moved closer to him.
Addison had seen enough. "There's my favorite Zombie," she said as she walked up to Zed, ignoring the two girls in front of him.
A look of relief washed over his face, "My favorite Cheerleader," he smiled as he pulled her in for a kiss.
"You have got to be kidding me," Lacey mumbled.
"Oh, hi Lacey...Kelly," Addison said sweetly as she leaned into Zed.
A look of pure hatred flashed in Kelly's eyes. "Why should this freak have everything! She doesn't deserve to be captain! And she definitely doesn't deserve him!" she yelled, attracting a small audience of people around them. Looking directly at Zed she lowered her voice, "I promise you one night with us will make you forget all about her. I bet my name would sound so good rolling off your tongue."
Zed felt a primitive anger course through him. His arms tightened around Addison's waist and he felt her sink back against him. He could tell they weren't going to give up and he realized there was only one way to end this. Not that he was going to complain.
"Kelly, was it?" he smiled. Kelly smiled victoriously as she nodded her head in agreement. "Yeah, Kelly doesn't really roll off my tongue. Neither does Lacey. It's actually taking a lot of effort to get either of your names out right now. But you know what does? Addison. Addison rolls off my tongue and sometimes gets moaned between an 'Oh, God' and an 'I love you'." He whirled Addison around in his arms and captured her lips in a passionate kiss. He poured all his anger and possessiveness into the kiss, quickly losing the anger as he felt her body wrap around his. He growled and
deepened the kiss without a second thought.
Addison gasped as her back hit the bar and Zed's lips found hers. The kiss was intense, possessive, and so hot she couldn't help herself from giving in completely, uncaring of their surroundings. She whimpered and ran her fingers through his thick green hair as their kisses deepened.
Zed lost himself in the feel of her body moving against his. His hand slid down her thigh, pulling slightly as she lifted her leg to wrap around his calf, moaning into his mouth as the move pressed them even more intimately together. He couldn't control himself as he pushed his hips into hers, delighting in the way she responded with just as much passion and fire.
Addison was so involved in the kiss that she didn't notice the stunned expression on Lacey and Kelly's faces, the amused whistles, and catcalls from those around them, or the laughs as their friends joined them at the bar.
Zed was so absorbed in getting even closer, that he didn't notice anything other than Addison until he felt her suddenly yanked away from him.
Struggling to comprehend what had happened, he opened his eyes and saw Kelly raise her hand up, ready to slap Addison. Before he could react, Bree landed a right hook, sending Kelly to the ground.
"I think this goes without saying, but you're off the squad," Bree said as she shook out her hand. Bonzo pulled her in for a tight hug and kissed the top of her head before kissing her hand.
"What is wrong with that family?" Bucky said as he shook his head, taking in the scene that had just unfolded.
Zed pulled Addison close to him and kissed her hard. "Are you okay, gorgeous?"
"I'm fine. I just need some air," she said as she walked away from the bar and toward the side door.
"Bree, thank you!" Zed said as he hugged her, his eyes still following Addison.
"She would have done the same for me," she shrugged as she leaned into Bonzo's side.
"Zed," Bucky called out, "I'll take care of all this. Answer whatever questions I can if security asks. Go check on my cousin."
"Thanks, Bucky," Zed said as he ran off to find Addison. When he reached the small alley on the side of the club he spotted her leaning against the building crying. He rushed over to her and held her tight.
"It's okay, gorgeous," he whispered as he kissed the top of her head.
"They're right," she sobbed into his chest. "I am a freak. You could do so much better."
"Addison, look at me," he said with a serious tone. "No one talks about my girlfriend like that. Not even my girlfriend. You are not a freak. So what if your hair is white. It's beautiful, you're beautiful!" He tilted her chin up and kissed her softly. "And you're also the kindest, smartest, funniest, most caring, compassionate person I have ever met in my entire life. Please don't let those two get to you."
"It's not just those two! I hear the whispers. Do you have any idea how hard it is to see every girl we run into crush on you and then glare at me? It's bad enough during football season when they're all staring at your butt in those pants, but when you're at work on the beach all shirtless and glistening and hot, it's unbearable!" Addison sobbed.
"You're right. I don't know how that feels, but I do know how it feels to see every guy looking at my breathtakingly gorgeous girlfriend in her cheer uniform and then have them see me and think that you deserve better than a zombie."
"Zed, that's ridiculous. No one is looking, or thinking that."
"Trust me, Addison. They are."
"Even if they are, so what. everyone knows I'm all yours."
"Exactly! Everyone knows that I'm yours too. Neither one of us is ever going to be 'Seabrook Perfect'. We're not perfect, but we're perfect for each other."
"What a pair we make," she giggled as she wiped her eyes and hugged him tightly. "Things have gotten so much better around here, but sometimes some people act like nothing has changed and it's easy to fall back into old feelings," she sighed. "And I'm sorry I've been so jealous lately."
"Nothing to apologize for," he smiled as he kissed the top of her head. "I get the same way every now and then, I just have sports to unleash all the pent-up aggression," he laughed. "and a good game of shirts versus skins does wonders for jealousy."
"I'll have to give that a try sometime."
"You better not!" Zed laughed, "I'm the only one that gets to see you shirtless, gorgeous."
"Well that hardly seems fair," Addison joked. "After all, every girl in Seabrook gets to see you shirtless."
"If it makes you feel better, every one of them saw your little love bite on me this week."
"I have half a mind to mark you again, Buster." she laughed poking him in the chest.
Zed cringed back, his face drawn in a wince.
"Oh, my gosh, Zed. I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to poke you so hard."
"Addie, you didn't. It's fine," he laughed. "Don't worry about it."
"Well then why did it look like I hurt you?"
Zed was silent.
"Zed?"
"I may have done a thing."
"What do you mean you 'may have done a thing'?"
"Promise me you will not freak out."
"I promise no such thing. Zed Milo Necrodopolus, you tell me what is going on right now!"
Zed took a couple steps back from her as he unzipped the bomber jacket and shrugged out of it, tossing it to Addison. Slowly he started to pull up his white t-shirt.
"What are you doing, crazy? You can't just start taking your clothes off! Heaven only knows how many girls are going to flock to you if you do that!"
"I thought you wanted to know what was going on?" Zed laughed
"I do!"
"Then let me finish, gorgeous," he said with a lopsided grin as he pulled the t-shirt up and over his head. Addison's mouth dropped open. Under a clear bandage on the left side of his chest was her name in elegant script surrounded by what looked like the bite mark she had given him Sunday evening. After several moments of silence, Zed began to worry. "Addie? Please say something."
"You….my….when?" she quietly stuttered out with a look of confusion on her face. Her eyes had yet to leave her boyfriends chest.
"Earlier today," he said, running a hand nervously through his hair. "I really liked looking down all week and seeing it. And now, every time I'm on duty, or at practice, or anywhere where my shirt is off everyone will know who my heart will always belong to."
Finally looking into his eyes, Addison let out a small laugh. "You do know how crazy this is, right?"
"Well, I'm crazy about you. So it's kind of fitting."
"You know, if you would have told me about this BEFORE you did it, I would have freaked out. But..." she said as she closed the distance between them and softly traced the fresh ink, "seeing it? It's kind of hot." she giggled as she stood on her tiptoes and kissed him. "I can't believe you did this," she smiled against his lips.
Pulling back to look in her eyes, Zed asked, "So you're not going to freak out on me?"
"You're safe...for now," Addison said as she kissed him once more.
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Well that was a roller coaster to write! Again, I apologize to any Lacey fans! I hope you all enjoyed this crazy 2-parter. Leave me a review and let me know!