So I got this idea in the middle of the night. So it's based around a game of Spin the bottle and is back when Zax weren't yet public. Enjoy. R&R xx Lolly xx
Everyone was in the pub, all gathered round the corner table.
'Charlie it's your round.' Tess told him.
'Right.' He got up and with the help of Tess ordered the round of drinks.
With Tess and Charlie away from the table, there was now two seats in between Zoe and Max. Zoe turned and spoke to Rita and Cal, who were sat to her right. Max had manage to remove himself from the conversation between Robyn and Lofty to his left. Seeing Tess and Charlie gathering up the drinks, he saw the perfect opportunity to move round and sit next to Zoe.
Tess and Charlie returned to the table, Charlie now in Max's old seat and Tess filling the gap between Charlie and Max. She smiled at Max as she sat down.
'How about we all play a game of some sort?' Suggested Lofty.
A chorus of nodding heads and why not's echoed around the table.
'Great idea mate.' Max said as he downed the last drop of beer from his bottle. 'How about...' He started, before placing the empty bottle in the middle of the table, 'Spin the bottle.' He beamed.
It was only now Zoe had realised he was next to her, and after hearing his suggestion she knew exactly what he was up to.
'What are the rules?' Asked Charlie.
'They aren't many. Someone spins the bottle and then whoever it lands on, obviously has to be kissed by the person who spun it.' Shouted Robyn
'And then that person can play or pass. If they play they spin but a pass means they pick the next one to spin the bottle.' Lofty finished.
'Ethan your up first.' Max shouted down the table.
Reluctantly Ethan spun the bottle, and waiting nervously for it stop.
'Oh, I erm.' Ethan stuttered as he saw it had landed on Lily.
'Kiss her! Kiss her!' Cal started
Soon everyone had joined in.
'Okay, okay!' Ethan replied and with that he stood up and walked round to Lily, who stood up too. They shared a small but passionate kiss and everyone responded by clapping and cheering.
'Right Lily decision time.' Cal said.
'I'm going to pass,' Lily stated as she sat back down and smiled at Ethan, 'Charlie your up.' She said.
Charlie leant in to the table and spun the bottle, it landed on Connie who immediately stared at him. He walked round and planted a kiss on her cheek before returning to his place and siting next to Tess, who was quietly giggling along with Zoe and Max.
'Connie?' Max said as she returned to her phone.
'Oh pass!' She said glancing up.
'I'll go then.' Robyn stated.
She spun the bottle and it landed on Rita, as mental as it was she leant over the table and gave Rita a small kiss.
'Ooh, still saying yes then Rita.' Joked Max.
'Shut up! Right you can go next then Max.'
Max's eyes lite up and he nudged Zoe slightly. He leant in and spun the bottle, his eyes fixated on it. It began to slow, passing Cal, then Rita and finally landing on Zoe.
A chorus of ooh's could be heard and Zoe immediately glared at Max. He leant back in his sit and swivelled to face Zoe.
'So..?' He said as she picked up her glass of wine and took a massive sip.
'Max!' She muttered still trying to look natural as all eyes were on her, even Connie was looking.
'Don't pretend it's the first time.' Max joked, loud enough for everyone to hear.
'What?' Robyn asked in clear confusion.
'Zoe?' Tess asked as she stared at her best friend.
Zoe took a final sip of her wine, and placed the glass on the table, she glanced round the table and gave Tess a look as if to confirm her thoughts. She then faced Max and a smile rose across her face. His grin widened and then he winked at Cal.
Max leant forward and pulled Zoe into his embrace, colliding his lips with hers whilst her arms wrapped round his neck.
'She's the mystery woman?' Cal spoke in complete shock.
'Well it makes a change.' Charlie joked.
'Lofty, did you know about this?' Robyn asked.
'No way. I'm guessing you didn't either.' Lofty replied.
Connie just smiled, secretly she'd had her suspicions.
'Max? Zoe? Someone explain.' Robyn called, bringing them both back to the real world.
They broke apart, and Zoe leant into Max slightly.
'Well,' Max started as he put his hand on the table, Zoe entwined her fingers with his. 'Zoe and I have been seeing each other.' Max announced.
All eyes were now on Zoe waiting for her to confirm it.
'It's true.' Zoe laughed, her and Max still tightly holding hands.
'How long have..?' Robyn questioned.
'Long enough.' Zoe smiled.
'I know your all in shock, and probably won't believe this is real.' Max started
'Well, come on Max. You can see why can't you?' Cal interpreted.
'Well, does status really matter.' He asked, no replies were made, 'I love Zoe with all my heart,' he ended
'Max,' Zoe beamed, 'He makes me very happy guys, and he isn't just a porter, he's my partner who I love so very much.' She announced.
A round of congratulations were made before another lot of drinks were bought. Zoe and Max knew that this was only the beginning but they were glad to be out inthe open.
'I love you.' Max whispered into Zoe ear, whilst putting his arm round her.
'I love you too, let's get out of here.' Zoe replied, as she gathered up her things and stood up.
'Ah the lovers are off.' Charlie shouted.
Zoe just laughed and continued walking, Max closely behind her, who waved as the door shut behind them.
'Come on you,' Max said linking arms with Zoe, 'back to mine?' He asked.
'Well only if I won't have to sneak out, hide under any duvets or throw away any shoes.' Zoe joked.
'Well know that everyone knows why would we need to do that?' He replied before kissing her gently.
'Come on then, get in, I think Robyn and Lofty will be a while yet.' Zoe said.
'Ah, well it'll be nice to have you all to myself.' Max said seductively.
'Will it now.' Zoe laughed, as she started the engine and they headed back to Max's.
So this is a stand alone story, but if you guys want and I get enough reviews, I'll carry it on xx Just let me know :) xx
