A/N: Ever since 110 when this song played at the end of the episode, I knew this song was meant for ZW. I wanted to write a fic exploring Zoe's character a little bit (and my sincere apologies if it seems she's out-of-character; she's not one of the easiest characters to write for, but she was fun, nonetheless!), so I figured, why not write one to this tune? Anyway, we haven't seen Zoe really open up to Wade a lot these past few seasons, until 302's ending scene. I found that scene to be very sweet, and it was nice seeing her try to make things better between the two of them. So, taking those thoughts into consideration, I give you this one-shot. I wrote it a bit differently from my others, and I'm still trying to figure out if I like its style or not. If you have any thoughts on it, let me know! Thanks for reading, as always! :) XO.

The events in 301 and 302 have already happened—this, you could say, takes place a couple of months after…since Wade and Lemon are no longer "together", Zoe and Joel have broken up, and Wade has a new girlfriend.

Disclaimer: I don't own Hart of Dixie or the song Ho Hey. Only two more days until episode 303! I'm way too excited.

Ho Hey

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She had seen the two of them out more than once. The first couple of times she tried to ignore them sitting only a few tables away from her. After about the fourth time, she gave in to her feelings.

For the longest time, Zoe told herself that she was over Wade. They had shared many intimate moments that she would always remember, regretting none of them. Once New York had become her home for the five months she was gone from Bluebell, she was sure that Wade wouldn't enter her consciousness at all; she would be too busy working, catching up with old friends, and reliving New York to either think or worry about him. As time passed, though, she realized that even if her mind had moved on from the sexy bartender she had fallen for, her heart hadn't. Zoe also knew how cliché it sounded to her friends when she mentioned how confused she was over her feelings for him. They just rolled their eyes and told her the feelings would subside the more she was away from him. Though they started to disappear when she began her relationship with Joel, they would often resurface now and then when she scrolled through their old texts to each other or glanced at all the pictures of him in her phone…late at night, when she couldn't seem to fall asleep.

When she returned to Bluebell, everything changed and she suddenly became more confused. Of course Joel followed her to the small Southern town, and she was elated that he loved her so much to follow her wherever she went. But, she couldn't help but feel jealous when she saw Wade and Lemon together. There was just something about the two of them that didn't seem right to her; they didn't click the way she and Wade had. There was no passion apparent in their relationship…it just looked forced to her. Wade would shoot her that adorable smile of his every now and then when he saw her glancing at the two of them, but he never approached her to explain himself. Zoe realized he didn't need to explain himself; she had left and he was coping by trying to confide in someone else. Zoe got that…she had done the same with Joel. Yet, she couldn't help but feel that that should be her with Wade, instead of Lemon. As the weeks passed, Joel became more distant from Zoe and came to the realization that Bluebell wasn't where he wanted to settle down, no matter how much he loved her. Zoe heard through the rumor mill that Wade and Lemon had broken up due to numerous "complications"; some even speculated that they had faked the whole thing. Regardless, Zoe was happy that Joel was gone and that Wade was single. Zoe did have some feelings for Joel and didn't take anything for granted when she was with him, but as their relationship started to weaken, Zoe became more aware of the fact that she wasn't as happy with him as she once thought. She kept on telling herself that he was the one for her. As she reflected on that idea, it occurred to her that she was just saying that in hopes of covering up what she really felt: she would never truly be able to get over Wade. Zoe was finally ready to initiate a conversation with him. She knew the opportunity wouldn't last forever…and she was right.

Only a couple days after Wade and Lemon had split, Zoe had spotted Wade with someone else. They looked serious. He would hold her hand, drape his arm around her shoulders, kiss her on the cheek…everything he once did with Zoe. She tried to ignore them, but Bluebell was a small town; she couldn't ignore them forever. She noticed how happy Wade looked with her. He smiled more, he looked cleaner, his hair was nicer…everything about his demeanor had changed. She got the feeling that they were becoming serious. She was even more afraid that Wade himself had moved on. She knew that if he had truly let go of their relationship and history, she would just become a memory. And that wasn't good enough for her. It took Zoe a long time to realize that Wade was the person she belonged with, and she felt that she owed it to him to tell him that. He had once uttered "I love you" to her…the least she could do was finally open up to him about how she really felt.

It was nearing sunset as Zoe approached Wade by the lake, seating herself next to him on the log he was planted on. She noticed how intently he was staring at the pond, and she was quite confused…that was until she saw a smile cross his face as he saw her reflection appear next to his.

"Hey," she said softly, removing the beer Wade had brought up to his lips, out of his hand and placing it next to her. "We need to talk…"

She was nervous. It would be the first time in a while when she would really let herself be vulnerable and open up to him. Zoe knew that she could trust Wade, though. She just wasn't known for wearing her feelings on her sleeve. Most of the time she built a wall up around her heart that Wade would have to work hard at to break. He was always the one declaring how he felt. She knew it was her turn; if she really wanted to be with Wade, she needed to learn how to open up and let him inside that wall of hers—they needed to face obstacles together. Zoe knew that if she shut him out, there would be no chance at a relationship with the guy she loved.

"Hey, Doc," he replied calmly, turning towards her.

Zoe couldn't help but look into his piercing blue eyes and shrink under his intense gaze.

"Hi."

The seconds ticked by slowly as Zoe tried to piece together, in her head, what she wanted to say out loud.

"You were always so open with me about, everything, when we were together," she started, sighing softly. "I feel like it's my turn to let you in."

"You don't have to if you're not comfortable."

Damn him for being so sincere.

"No, I want to. I need to. I can't keep on watching from afar and having my heart ache more and more."

"What are you talkin' about?" he asked, innocently.

"Please, Wade, you know exactly what I'm talking about."

He looked confused.

"Your new relationship," she explained. "I know about it. I've seen you two out and about quite a few times."

"Oh, that," he said with a smug smile. "Yeah, I know. I've seen you too."

"I was trying my hardest to adjust to the idea of you dating someone else, but seeing you two together just makes everything so much more…" She couldn't quite find the right word to complete her sentence. "Difficult," she finished.

He gave her a puzzled look.

"It feels like you've moved on Wade, from us. It feels like I'm just a memory for you now."

"That ain't true, Zoe. You know you'll always be more than a memory for me. You were the first person that showed me how to be a better man. You were always by my side. You were the first person I ever loved."

He diverted his gaze away from Zoe's, not wanting her to see the sadness and hurt on his face. She timidly placed her hand on his.

"And you were the first person I ever loved. I think in the back of my mind I always knew that. But I didn't want to admit that to myself because I thought we were too different to make a relationship work. And I guess in some ways I was right. But, what I realized was that after I moved back to New York and started my relationship with Joel, he didn't challenge me the way you did. I didn't feel the spark between the two of us that I felt with you."

She turned his head to face hers. She had a twinkle in her eye.

"Doc, that sounded so cliché," Wade joked, rolling his eyes with a teasing smirk.

"I know, it does, even to me. But, it's what I felt. And I think it's still true."

Before giving him time to reply, Zoe leaned forward and placed her lips on his, kissing him softly but with enough passion for him to hopefully feel the spark too. Wade's hands found her waste to pull her closer, and Zoe leaned into his strong embrace. As she pulled away, she glanced up at Wade, trying to analyze his expression.

"Am I right?"

He smiled which made her smile. He didn't have to reply for her to know the answer.

"We belong together, you and I, no matter how hard we try to deny it. I'm finally ready to accept that. It's taken me a damn long time, but it was worth it. I learned how much you mean to me and how I never want to move on from you."

They were still within close proximity of one another, and Zoe wrapped her arms around his neck.

"So, then, why were you with Joel? It looked to me you were tryin' to move on…"

"That's for another time," she whispered, kissing him again.

Zoe relished the moment and noticed how well their reflections in the pond fit perfectly together… belonged together.

I belong with you

You belong with me

You're my sweetheart

I belong with you

You belong with me

You're my sweet