I know the last two chapters were really short so I'm making it up with this extra-long addition. This is going to be in ZOE's POV now, just a heads up. I made up Abigail, Roses sister, to use as an excuse for why she's always with Zoe. As always, thanks for reviewing.
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The rest of the week flew by pretty fast. Finally it was Friday night and a bunch of us were going to the town carnival. I invited Rose to tag along so she wouldn't be left out. She came over to my house trying to help me figure out what to wear.
"Is Wade gonna be there?" She asked curiously, peeking her head out of my closet.
"Yes. Along with Lavon, Shelly, George, and Lemon." I told her relaxing against my bed.
"Do you like him?" She pressed curiously waiting for an answer.
"He's a good friend." I replied knowing damn well that's not what she meant.
"Not like that! Do you like, like him?" She pushed coming over with a pair shorts and a plain t-shirt, joining me on the bed.
"You want me to wear this?" I asked sitting up, changing the subject. I didn't even know I owned any blue jean shorts or a solid purple T.
"Yes, it's simple and proves that you aren't trying too hard. Plus it shows off your legs. Now answer my question." She replied frustrated.
"Trying too hard for what?" I asked confused. She out her hand on her hips, giving me a look. "I don't know, maybe? He's a good kisser." I sighed.
"You kissed him!" She shouted surprised.
"Oops." I said forgetting I never told her about our car make out or the other few times.
"Why didn't you tell me that?" She asked hurt.
"I was drun- not myself." I said back, forgetting for the moment that I was talking to a teenager. I thought it be best not to mention the other few innocent times either.
"I think he's cute. You two would be perfect for each other!" She gushed, I just laughed it off.
"We better hurry up or we're going to be late." I told her while I walked into the bathroom to change. I emerged a few minutes later. Rose was still spread out my bed in deep thought. She popped up when she heard me come in.
"Don't you want take a chance on him?" She asked, almost pleaded.
"Rose, we're friends. I don't want to ruin that." I told her.
"That's just an excuse people use when they're afraid. What are you so worried about?" She pouted.
"You'll understand when you're older." I told her easily.
"Argh!" She shouted frustrated. "I see the way you guys look at each other! I know you like him just as much as he likes you." She raged on irritated.
"Come on, let's go." I urged reaching out for her hand. She accepted it uneasy.
"Are your parents coming?" I asked.
"No, they're staying home with the baby." She replied snotty.
"How are you holding up with Abigail?" I wondered. She was having a hard time tolerating the newborn, having to share her parents after so many years of it being just her.
"I feel like they don't have time for me anymore." She replied.
"They still love you too." I assured her giving her a gentle hug.
"Ready to go?" Lavon asked happily when we appeared outside. Wade was leaning against his car arms crossed as if he'd been waiting a while.
"Yeah." I replied looking at Lavon oddly. Why was he in such a good mood? We all piled into his SUV.
"Shot-gun!" Rose shouted stepping in front of Wade and crawling in. He laughed and got in the back with me. I was starting to wonder if Rose had anymore tricks up her sleeve for tonight.
"Do you care if I plug my iPod in?" She asked Lavon.
"Nope go right ahead." He told her putting the car in reverse. Soon enough the car was filled with Taylor Swift's 'You Belong with Me'. I caught Rose looking back through the mirror; she turned away with a guilty grin. I let out a sigh. This was going to be a long night.
"You don't mind do you?" She asked looking between the boys.
"Oh no, I love Taylor Swift." Wade joked. A boy singing a song I assumed was called When I look Into Your Eyes came on next. I was starting to sense a pattern. I Can't Lie came on after that and I gritted my teeth knowing I was right. Rose handpicked specific songs.
"What a nice playlist you selected." I gave Rose a fake smile.
"Thanks. I just love songs about two people that clearly belong together but do nothing about it." She shot back.
"Am I missing something?" Wade asked confused.
"Nah man I think it's some girl thing." Lavon snickered. He finally pulled into a parking lot and turned off the engine cutting off the music. That didn't stop me from jumping out as soon as I could anyway.
"What do you want to do first?" Lavon spoke aloud to no one particular.
"Ferris wheel!" Rose shrieked.
"Alright the Ferris wheel it is then." Wade laughed following her lead. We found Lemon and George waiting in line and went to join them. They got in the first cart. I was about to step in the next basket when Rose rushed by with Lavon.
"Okay I guess that means you and me get the last one." I told Wade.
"You alright with that Doc?" He questioned. I just shook my head and climbed in.
"Are you picking up on what she's up to?" Wade asked looking over at me. I was relieved he noticed too, now hopefully things wouldn't be awkward. "I think Rose has a crush on Mayor Hayes." He chuckled. Or not. I looked at him with an 'are-you-kidding-me?' look. The man may be attractive but he was dense! Unless of course he was referring to the fact that Rose kept trying to set us up but he pushed it off as something else because he was just as embarrassed about it as I was.
"You think?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Why else would she be following him around?" He asked. I could swear he wanted me to say it. Daring me to voice my opinion.
"You're probably right." I fibbed, not taking the bait. We reached the top now, I was stunned by the view. The cart jerked forward, startling me. I reached over to Wade grabbing his thigh for support making him suck in air surprised by the close contact.
"Sorry" I blushed quickly taking my hand back.
"It's alright." He replied using a lot of effort to keep his voice sounding natural. We finally reached the bottom and got off, joining the others.
"What's next?" George asked.
"How about that." I replied pointing to a game set up with water guns. It looked simple enough, all you had to do was squirt the target and you'd get a prize.
"George I'm getting thirsty, why don't we go get a drink and we can meet up with them later?" Lemon asked him, sending me a fake smile.
"Okay, see you later." He replied. I could've sworn I caught at look between Lavon and him but he turned away too quickly before I could be sure. Lavon won the first game but let Rose pick the prize.
"That's how Lavon Hayes does it!" He laughed handing the pink elephant over to her.
"Alright Zoe and Wade it's your turn." Rose said pushing us towards the plastic guns. Wade started off in the lead but I finished on top, doing a little happy dance as a show of victory.
"What do you want Wade?" I teased.
"Give me the damn grizzly bear." He scowled making everyone laugh.
"Can we go do that?" Rose asked awed by the group of line dancers.
"That I can do." Wade said confidently. We walked over make shift dance floor and joined them, Wade teaching us the steps as they went along.
"I'll be right back." Rose said nodding her head to the direction of the restrooms. The tempo of the music changed into something softer, soon enough the speakers blasted 'Amazed'.
"Mayor Hayes would you do me the honor of being my dancing partner?" Shelly asked coming out of nowhere.
"Lavon sure does like to dance." Lavon laughed pulling her close and moving away to the center of the floor. Wade and I looked at each other awkwardly for a few seconds before he came over to my side.
"Do you want to dance?" He asked me, the confident smile he held high early was replaced with a shier, less self-assured look.
"Sure." I replied just nervous. I looked around for Rose thinking for sure this was another set up of hers but she was nowhere in sight.
"I'm not really good at this." Wade replied wrapping an arm around my waist, the other taking ahold of my right hand as he pulled me against his body.
"That's okay, neither am I." I assured him, resting my head on his shoulder. The moon was shining bright up above us along with the twinkling stars. I closed my eyes and took a deep breath immediately overcome by his natural scent. The song was coming to an end. I looked up and met his eyes staring down at me. He carefully brushed the hair off of my cheek and I could have sworn he was going to kiss me. For a moment I wished this night, this moment, would never end. Then the music stopped and the spell was broken. He jerked his head away looking off into the distance searching for anything to distract him from what almost could have happened.
(Nobody's POV)
"Damn it!" Rose shouted frustrated.
"Hey there's no need for that language." Lavon lectured. Shelly stood beside him trying not to laugh.
"But they were so close!" Rose pouted kicking the dirt under her feet.
"Gosh damn it! Did you see that?" George said coming over irritated. Rose crossed her arms looking at Lavon annoyed when he didn't comment on George's bad language.
"He's an adult." Lavon defended.
"See what?" Lemon asked confused, trailing behind her fiancé. Lavon gave George a questionable look. Obviously George didn't inform her of their plan.
"It's time for operation Fun House." George replied determined.
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The songs I used were You Belong With Me-Taylor Swift, When I look Into Your Eyes- Shane Harper, I Can't Lie- Maroon 5, and Amazed- Lonestar. I would have updated earlier but I kept getting ideas and adding them into the story. It started with four or five different parts that I meshed together then eventually divided into two chapters. Please review now that you're done. If you get the chance and want more Zade I have three other Wade/Zoe centric fics if you haven't already read them. (: