AUTHOR'S NOTE: So I'm trying something new this chapter. As I'm sure you've all noticed, I use a lot of music while I write. So, instead of having them "sing" the song that I used as inspiration, I just worked it into the story. If you want to listen along, feel free! The song is NEVER BE THE SAME by Camila Cabello (it also happens to be the inspiration for the chapter title) and you'll be able to tell when you should start it! This chapter is rated M.
I WANNA SEE YOU LOSE CONTROL
FRIDAY MORNING
"Oh good lord," Eliza muttered as she opened the door to get into Zed's car. "You've had this thing for what? Less than two weeks and it already wreaks of sex in here."
Zed bit his lip and smiled as he shook his head, "Do you want a ride to school or not?"
Eliza rolled her eyes and sat down in the front passenger seat. "Can we at least put the top down? And please tell me this seat is safe."
"Not even close," he laughed as he pushed the button on the console, dropping the top back as they drove off down the street to pick up Bonzo. "Besides, you're one to talk. I've ridden in the van before."
"Shut up," she smiled.
In the short time that he had owned his car, they had quickly formed a morning routine. Zed would pick up Eliza and Bonzo and then head into Seabrook to pick up Addison and Bree and then they would all go to Dream Bean for coffee before school. Having a car definitely had its perks.
When they pulled up to Addison's house, Eliza hopped into the backseat while Zed walked up to the house to get her. Just as he raised his hand up to ring the bell, the door opened.
"Oh! Good morning Gloria!" Zed said slightly startled. "What time did you get here?"
"Too early," she smiled as she hugged him. "Addie will be right out. She had to try on her dress for tonight BEFORE we left for the office." She lowered her voice and whispered "They've been fighting over it all morning. But she looks fantastic."
Zed shook his head. "Have you slept at all this week?"
"Not even a little bit," she laughed. "I'm going to miss you kids next week, but I'm definitely looking forward to a few days off after this debate."
"I'm surprised you're not coming to Hawaii."
"Oh, I was invited. But I'd rather not have to work on vacation," she said as Addison ran down the stairs. "See you tonight."
"Bye Gloria," Zed waved as Addison grabbed his hand and drug him to the car. "Good morning, Gorgeous," he laughed while still being pulled towards the car.
Addison stopped walking and turned around. "I'm sorry, Z. Good morning," she said, closing the distance and hugging him.
"Everything okay?" he asked running a comforting hand down her back.
"Yeah. My mother was just driving me crazy. She hates the dress I bought for the dinner tonight, which I knew she would, which is why I didn't want to show her...But," she said with a smile as she pulled back up to look at him, "at least we'll have two days in paradise before she gets there."
Zed laughed and kissed the top of her head before opening the passenger side door for her. "Hurray, for not knowing the debate schedule when the trip was booked."
"Seriously," she smiled as she got in, quickly turning around in her seat to greet Eliza and Bonzo.
They drove the short distance to Bree's house and then to Dream Bean. Once they finally ordered their coffee, and Zed ordered a large chocolate chip muffin as well, they piled into the same large corner booth that they had occupied every morning since the previous Tuesday.
"I am soooo glad it's Friday," Eliza said as she ripped open three sugar packets and dumped them into her coffee. "I swear I've had major projects due in every single class this week."
"You and me both, girl," Bree laughed, holding up her cup and tapping it against Eliza's in a toast of solidarity.
Zed looked over to Addison, expecting her to agree with the other girls, knowing for a fact that she had spent an exorbitant amount of time on papers and projects this week, to find her gazing off in the distance.
"Hey," Zed said snapping Addison out of her daydream. "You okay? You seem kind of out of it."
Addison smiled and laid her head on his shoulder. "I'm fine. I just..." she sighed and looked up at him. "I had this crazy realistic dream last night and it was just..." she let out a small giggle, "let's just say it was a really good dream. And right in the middle of what I'm assuming would have been the best part, my mother woke me up and then I had to jump right into preparing for tonight when all I wanted to do was go back to sleep and finish my dream!"
Zed leaned down and kissed her nose. "Wanna tell me what it was about?"
"Maybe later, I can't promise we'll make it to school if I tell you now."
"Wouldn't be the first time you two were late to school lately," Eliza laughed, throwing a sugar packet at the two of them.
"Hey," Zed said swatting it away. "I've got you guys to school on time every day. Addie and I just take a little longer sometimes."
"Have I ever mentioned how much I hate you two?" Eliza laughed, picking up another sugar packet and flicking it towards him.
Zed blew her a kiss while Addison shook with silent laughter. "Don't be jelly, E. Tomorrow we'll be sitting on a beach watching the sunset, and you and my cousin can go off and do whatever you want."
Eliza let out a loud dramatic sigh. "I really can't wait," she said as her face broke out in a smile.
Bonzo rolled his eyes. "Zon zeng graz."
"One day I'm going to get you in the water, man," Zed laughed. "I mean, I am a lifeguard. I won't let you drown."
"Uz, zo."
Zed laughed, rolling his eyes. "So you'll hurl yourself down a snow-covered mountain, but you won't let your best friend teach you to swim?"
"Za," Bonzo laughed as he draped his arm over Bree's shoulder.
"Suit yourself, dude."
"Alright, before this breaks out into another argument over who is going to have the best Spring Break, which by the way is totally going to be me and Bonz in Colorado, we need to get going to school before we're late."
Zed glanced at his watch that was resting on Addison's shoulder. "Yup. School starts in fifteen. Let's go."
They all stood up and walked out of the coffee shop and towards the Mustang. Zed was walking next to Addison with his hand in the back pocket of her jeans. As they approached the car, he spun her around into his arms, catching her by surprise. "I love you," he whispered as he leaned in for a kiss.
Addison smiled against his lips, as she walked backward. "I love you too." She giggled when the back of her knees hit the hood of the car. "Well this is almost right out of my dream this morning," she whispered, pulling him back down for another kiss.
Zed pulled back and looked at her, "You were dreaming about me kissing you in front of my car?"
"No, silly boyfriend of mine, on the car," she smiled before nipping at his bottom lip. "And we weren't just kissing..."
His eyes blazed as he pulled her into a rough kiss. "Are you trying to be late for school again?"
"I'm not!" Eliza laughed as she leaned forward from the back seat to honk the car horn. "Get in!"
Zed laughed and rested his forehead on Addison's. "You are so telling me about that dream later, Gorgeous."
Five minutes later, Zed pulled into his newly assigned parking spot in the senior class parking lot. Bonzo hopped out of the car from the backseat, before he lifted Bree out.
"Zombies were made for convertibles," Eliza smiled before she jumped out as well. "Don't be too late," she laughed, waving at them as she followed Bonzo and Bree into school.
Addison looked over to Zed and frowned. "Today is going to suck, I have to either present a project or take a test in every single class. And you won't even be around during lunch. How much longer do you have to work with JV?"
Zed quietly laughed to himself. "It's only twice a week during lunch. Pretty easy punishment for hijacking the school intercom system and marching band to serenade my girlfriend on Valentines Day."
She cracked a small smile at the memory. "I know," she sighed as she leaned over and ran her hand down his leg. "I just really wanted to spend some time together today before my mom's fundraiser, and my schedule is packed after school." Her hand slowly moving back up his leg as she spoke.
"We've got ten minutes right now..."
Addison smiled victoriously. "Put the top up, Handsome."
Fifteen minutes later, a very disheveled Zed was walking down the hall after walking an equally disheveled looking Addison to her homeroom.
"Dude..."
Zed turned around to see Murphy almost doubled over laughing.
"What?"
"Your jacket is on inside out and it looks like you fixed your hair by putting a fork in a toaster."
Zed ran both hands through his hair trying to fix the tangled mess, quickly realizing it was a lost cause. "Whatevs," he laughed, taking off his jacket and reversing it.
"Feel like going to class?"
"Not really," Zed laughed.
"Want to hit the weight room?"
"I think that's exactly what I need right now."
They both changed direction and walked towards the weight room on the other side of campus, stopping by Principal Lee's office to let her know they wouldn't be in class. They worked out in relative silence for a little while, before Murphy started to talk.
"So...I thought you two were trying to keep a lower profile these days after the whole 'Baby-gate' thing."
"We are, or were...I don't know, man," Zed said as he sat up, on the weight bench. "Like we both know we need to, and I'm trying my hardest, but ever since we were in Florida..." he smiled and wiped the sweat out of his eyes. "I don't know, things have just been even more intense."
"I think that's an understatement, dude."
Zed laughed and threw his sweaty towel at him. "I mean, take Saturday for example. After the game, I got called into work unexpectedly to fill in and it was crazy busy. I didn't get home until almost ten, and I was exhausted, so we didn't do anything. I swear, I woke up to her in my room Sunday morning." he said laying back down to do another rep of presses.
"Dude, I swear you are the luckiest teenager ever in existence."
"I'm not complaining. Trust. She's just been insatiable, lately."
"Meanwhile, Lacey and I got read the riot act by her dad after we came back from your party Sunday night. All we
were doing was saying goodbye on the front porch."
Zed looked over at him and arched his eyebrow.
"Okay, so hands may have been roaming, and we may have been a little tipsy... and loud...My point is, he's just running for Mayor, I can only imagine the conversations you guys have had with Mayor Missy and her campaign manager."
Zed sat up again. "As far as Mayor Missy goes, Addison and I haven't done anything except kiss."
Murphy threw his head back and laughed. "Oh, you have got to be kidding me."
"Nope. Now, her campaign manager is a different story. Addie and I are completely honest with her. We kind of have to be."
"I'd imagine so," Murphy chuckled. "Someone has to stay ahead of any more tabloid stories."
"That and I'm always upfront with my old man. Not that I've volunteered that Addison and I have been sneaking off and having sex multiple times a day every day for the last almost two weeks. But he knows almost everything."
Murphy gave him a questioning look. "And what does that have to do with Gloria?"
"Oh, Pops and Gloria are dating."
"NO WAY! Pops is dating? Since when?"
Zed laughed. "Seriously since January, but they were keeping it pretty DL for about a year before that.
"Wow."
"I know, right?"
"No...like, Wow you two really need to be more discreet. The mayor's campaign manager is dating your dad and could totally rat you guys out to Ad's mom."
Zed ran a hand through his now sweaty, but thankfully un-knotty, hair and picked up one of the hand weights. "I thought the same thing, but Gloria and I have had quite a few long talks, as have her and Addison. We're all good. What happens in the Necrodopolus house, stays in the Necrodopolus house."
"Mmhmm, and what about what happens outside the Necrodopolus house? Hmm?"
"I know, I know. I just can't tell her no," he said with a wide smile.
"Well work on that."
"I'm trying."
"Yeah...I'll believe it when I see it," he laughed. "How are you guys ever going to make it to class next year when you're living together?"
Zed threw his head back and laughed. "I'm sure we'll find a way. Speaking of next year..." he said, looking over to Murphy and raising his eyebrows.
"Nope, still haven't decided. Although, UBR is probably in the lead."
"Aww, come on!"
"What?" Murphy laughed as he stood up to walk to the Bowflex.
"I can't lose you AND Bonzo."
"Bonzo is going to UBR?"
"No, but he's looking at Valley Range."
"Really, VRU...huh. Did not expect that."
"Yeah, Bree got a scholarship offer right after Nationals. She's waiting to see if any others come through. And Bonz is planning on studying art, he says both schools have great art programs."
"Man...I can't even imagine the five of you separated."
"It'll be different, that's for sure. But, I'm holding out hope." Zed stood up and wiped the sweat from his eyes. "Alright, I'm hitting the shower." As he walked off towards the locker room he stopped and let out a small laugh. "I just realized something," he said turning back towards Murphy.
"What's that, man?"
"If you go to UBR I'll finally be able to kick your ass in football."
Murphy threw his head back and laughed. "In your dreams, Z-Dog!"
FRIDAY EVENING
"Pops! Zoey! let's go!" Zed called out impatiently from the front door as he glanced down at his watch. If they didn't leave soon, they were definitely going to be late. He walked out onto the front porch and cupped his hands around his mouth. "YO! E! COME ON!"
Eliza opened her front door holding a backpack and wheeling a suitcase. "I'm coming! Geez! You try maneuvering luggage while wearing heels and a dress!"
Zed rolled his eyes and sprinted across the street to help her out.
"Oh, now you help!" she quipped as he took her suitcase from her halfway down the porch steps.
"Just do me a favor and don't wear those shoes to the airport tomorrow," he smirked eyeing her navy blue strappy shoes.
"If I didn't know how much these cost, I'd be burning them after dinner," she said as Zed popped the trunk of his car and placed her suitcase and backpack inside. "But, according to Kitty, they tie the outfit together."
Zed shrugged. "She's not wrong."
Eliza gave him a questioning look before rolling her eyes and getting in the car.
Zed walked back up to the front door of his house just as Zoey was running out the door.
"Puppy and Milo have both been fed and watered," she said as she swung her overnight bag at him on her way to the car.
"Son, can you help me with this thing?" Zevon said as he locked the front door. "I've tried like twenty times." He held up the ends of his long tie before dropping them in frustration.
Zed couldn't help but let out a small laugh. "Sure, Pops." He took the tie from him and put it around his own neck, quickly tying it loosely. "Here," he said handing it back to his dad. Zevon slipped it over his head and Zed tightened and adjusted it for him before flipping his collar into place. "Perfect. Now let's go!"
With Zoey dropped off at Zena's and Eliza and her luggage dropped off at Bucky's, Zed and Zevon made their way down to the W Seabrook for Mayor Missy's fundraiser. He parked his car in the garage, and they quickly made their way back down to the ballroom.
"There you are!" Addison said as soon as she saw them approaching. She sprinted the short distance from the ballroom doors to where they were, throwing her arms around her boyfriend.
"Wow, Addie..." Zed said in awe, "You look incredible."
Addison blushed shyly. "Thank you. You look very handsome, as always."
"I'm going to go find Gloria, I'll see you two inside."
"See you inside, Pops," Zed waved as his father walked past them towards the doors.
"Do we really have to go to this thing?" Addison asked as she ran her fingernails through the back of his hair. "I can think of so many things I'd rather be doing with my Friday night."
"So many things, or one thing in particular?"
Addison giggled and kissed his nose. "Maybe just the one thing."
He shook with silent laughter as he ran his hands down her back. "You and your one track mind, lately..."
"Are you complaining?"
"Not at all! But, sadly, yes. We have to go. It is YOUR mother's fundraiser after all."
"Fine," she said pretending to pout. "Let's get this over with."
Zed laughed and gave her a quick kiss on the lips before they walked into the ballroom.
"I can't believe people pay hundreds of dollars to attend these things," Eliza said dryly as they sat around the table listening to various politicians speak.
Bucky rolled his head back and rubbed at his eyes. "So bored."
"At least the food was good..." Bree offered with a shrug before she looked over towards Addison and laughed. "What are you two whispering about?"
"Nothing!" she smiled innocently, sitting up a little straighter.
"You're looking a little pale there, Z..." Bucky said smirking.
Zed ran a finger along the inside of his collar. "I'm always pale," he said trying to ignore the fact that his girlfriend's hand was steadily creeping up his thigh.
"Whatever you say," Eliza smiled knowingly.
He let out a steadying breath and stopped her hand before it went any higher. Dinner had proven to be a stress test for his self-control, and Addison had only amped up the temptation since then.
As their friends launched into yet another debate about Spring Break, Addison leaned back over and started whispering in Zed's ear once again. When she bit down onto his earlobe, Zed's resolve snapped.
"That's it," he muttered under his breath. "I can't do this anymore. I've tried, I swear I have." He stood up and held his hand out for Addison. "Let's go."
"Where are we going?" she asked, the look in his eyes making her clench her thighs together under the table.
"I don't care, anywhere but here. Now let's go." He turned towards their friends and quickly said his goodbyes.
"But what about my parents?" Addison giggled as Zed pulled her towards the exit.
He stopped short and spun around to face her, running an exasperated hand through his hair as he scanned the room. "Over by the bar," he motioned. As they made their way across the room, Gloria and Pops stopped them.
"Do I want to know?" Gloria asked, giving them both a look they had become very used to over the last couple of months.
"Addie's not feeling well," Zed offered with a shrug.
Gloria arched her brow.
"You owe me $10," Zevon chuckled as he smiled to her.
Zed and Addison's jaws both dropped open. "You were betting on us?!"
"Not just you two," Zevon said as he nodded his head over towards the table they had been sitting at. They all laughed as they watched Bucky and Eliza excuse themselves and make a bee-line towards the exit.
"My money was on Bree and Bonzo being the first ones to leave," Gloria said with a shrug. She smiled and shook her head as they to made their way towards the ballroom doors. "I'll cover for you guys. Go enjoy your night. But not too much...I don't want to have to fix anything."
"Thanks, Gloria," Zed said pulling her into a hug before hugging his father. "I'll see you guys in the morning."
Addison hugged them goodbye as well before they quickly made their exit. "I can't believe that," she giggled as they stepped into the parking garage elevator.
"You are in so much trouble, Gorgeous," Zed smiled as he pulled her hand so she landed against him forcefully before his lips met hers again in a deep kiss.
When the doors opened she pushed him back momentarily despite his protests and glanced around at their surroundings to make sure they didn't have an audience. His hand roamed up her waist and cupped her breast through her dress. She exhaled a soft moan at the sensation, wanting nothing more than to feel his body on hers.
When they reached the car, relief that they could finally get out of there rushed through Addison. She knew she was being selfish. She wasn't thinking about the fancy dinner below or her mother's campaign or anything. All she could focus on was the feelings coursing through her. The ones she needed met as she steered their bodies toward the passenger side.
But Zed stood still, not budging, just keeping her hand in his, their arms outstretched from the connection. Addison looked over to him, his eyes trailing over the front of his car and then looking back to her. The smirk that turned up the corner of his mouth rocked her world off its balance. "Come on, Gorgeous."
They sped along the now familiar road along the coast, arriving at the bluffs overlooking the water in record time. The moment Zed threw the car into park, Addison had her seat belt off and was straddling his lap, kissing him like her very life depended on it, needing him more in that moment than she could put into words. She pulled back and let out a small laugh when she recognized the song playing on the radio.
Something must've gone wrong in my brain
Got your chemicals all in my veins
Feeling all the highs, feel all the pain
"What's so funny?" Zed breathed against her skin as he moved his lips along her jaw and down to her neck.
Let go of the wheel, it's the borderline
Now I'm seeing red, not thinking straight
Blurring all the lines, you intoxicate me
"This song is awfully fitting...Don't you think?"
Just like nicotine, heroin, morphine
Suddenly, I'm a fiend and you're all I need
All I need, yeah, you're all I need
Zed chuckled quietly to himself as he rested his forehead against hers as he listened.
It's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
You're to blame
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never be the same
"Let's go!" he opened the car door and pulled her out, walking her to the front of the car.
It's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
"You. Here." He said quietly as he pointed to the sleek, green hood.
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
Addison blushed, remembering her dream from that morning.
You're to blame
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never ever, ever be the same
"Now!" he growled.
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
I'll never be the same
She looked around and swallowed loudly before her eyes came back to meet his. "Here?"
Sneakin' in L.A. when the lights are low
"Here," he smirked, making a thrill chase through her.
Off of one touch, I could overdose
"Stop playing it safe, Girl, I wanna see you lose control" he sang along, his eyes dancing with the thrill of what they were about to do. He grabbed her and pulled her in for a rough kiss.
Just like nicotine, heroin, morphine
Suddenly, I'm a fiend and you're all I need
All I need, yeah, you're all I need
Addison could taste his desire. His hunger. His impatience. Their mixture sending chills up her spine and causing goosebumps to cover her skin as he led her backward. Their lips parting only for him to whisper the naughty promises of what he wanted to do to her.
It's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
The backs of her knees hit the front bumper of the car, as he slipped his suit jacket off of his arms. He took it and laid it inside out on the hood behind her as she fumbled with the zipper of his pants. Her usual dexterity ruined by the liquid heat running through her veins.
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
You're to blame
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never be the same
"We have to hurry," he whispered, his voice on the edge of a laugh. "I can't believe we're doing this." Addison giggled, hysterics tingeing the sound from her desperation.
It's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
His hands stilled as he pulled back from their close proximity and looked into her eyes. A moment of calm amidst their storm of need. He reached up and ran his fingers down her cheek, his mouth curling up on one side before he ran his hand through her hair and fisted it, angling her head to the side, exposing the curve of her neck. The need and desire took over as he lowered his mouth to her bare skin.
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
You're to blame
Addison closed her eyes. Her body softening and heating up simultaneously. She could feel Zed pulse hard against her. With her fingers finally working again, she pulled his pants down far enough to release him. He let out a quiet string of zombie curses as her hand wrapped around his length.
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never ever, ever be the same
"Addie...Please," he panted between open mouth kisses. Her hands continued their pleasurable torture as she felt Zed's fingers bunch the length of her dress up until his hands were beneath it, cupping her bare backside.
I'll never be the same
He ran a hand up to her neck, his thumb resting just under her chin as her eyes fluttered open. The simple brush of his touch there was like adding gasoline to a roaring fire. Addison's body tensed again as another ripple of pleasure pulsed through her, all the while his gaze was on hers.
I'll never be the same
His eyes flickered and flamed with lust as he watched her take her bottom lip between her teeth. Before Addison could even say anything, his control snapped, and he pushed her down, her back on his jacket on the cool, polished metal of the hood. He grabbed her hips, pushing her dress up, and lifting her hips up to meet the height of his, so that only her shoulders and neck were resting on the cool lining of his jacket.
I'll never be the same
His eyes roamed over her bared flesh. "So sexy," his voice, husky with desire, murmured as she closed her eyes to revel in the feel of him pressed at her entrance. "Open your eyes, Gorgeous." Addison gasped at the feeling, needing more. Always needing more and never being able to get enough of him.
You're in my blood, you're in my veins, you're in my head (I blame)
Her eyes flashed open to lock on his. The absolute love and lust reflected in them, making her mouth run dry.
You're in my blood, you're in my veins, you're in my head (I blame)
They cried out in unison as he entered her in one slick thrust, holding himself deep as he ground his hips against hers. The heels of her shoes dug into his backside as she tensed around him with every swivel of his hips.
I'm saying' it's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
The jacket beneath her served as a slide. With each drive she slid back and up the hood, only to be pulled back onto him to start the delicious descent and thrust back up all over again. The motion causing a myriad of overwhelming sensations that only served to coax her orgasm to come faster. Harder. Quicker.
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
"Zed," she moaned in a stilted breath as one of his fingertips grazed over her clit. Her body shuddered under his touch.
You're to blame (you're to blame)
"I love you, Addison," he growled between thrusts. "Tell. Me. Tell me you're mine," he nearly begged.
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never be the same (I'll never be the…)
"Zed," she gasped as her body was pulled under the pleasure. His fingers digging into her hips as his muscles tensed. "Yes. Yours. Always," she cried out as they both climaxed, her name falling from his lips like a prayer.
It's you, babe
And I'm a sucker for the way that you move, babe
Several moments passed but their chests were still heaving for air. Their bodies still pulsing with adrenaline. Addison opened her eyes first. Zed was still gripping her hips, deep inside her, but completely clothed otherwise. His eyes fluttered open slowly, looking down at her with heavy lids, a grin lazily spreading across his lips. He exhaled a sated sigh, and they both winced as he withdrew himself before helping her back onto her feet. He leaned in and caught her mouth in a dizzying kiss. "I hope that was as good as your dream."
And I could try to run, but it would be useless
Addison giggled as she smoothed her dress down over her hips. "Even better!"
You're to blame
Zed laughed and pulled her into him, tightening his arms around her. He leaned down and brushed a soft kiss on her lips. "We should probably get going. We've got a long day tomorrow."
Just one hit of you, I knew I'll never ever, ever be the same
AUTHOR'S NOTE: So...I hope that wasn't too confusing! Let me know if it worked or not, I truly do appreciate the feedback. Up next...SPRING BREAK IN HAWAII!
So I started doing something I swore I wouldn't do until this story was over...writing another story. I don't know when I'll start posting it, but I'm super excited about bringing our favorite couple in a completely different direction. But fear not! I promise it will not impact Our Year.