Hi everyone, this is a one shot I wrote based on the spoiler clip that was released about 2 weeks ago I think. If you haven't seen it, here is the link.
watch?v=fWUWOaFvXnM
Please review :)
Issy xx
'Wow' Max said as Zoe took the blindfold from his eyes.
'I know, it's got two bedrooms, both ensuite, underfloor heating, and check out the view from the balcony!' Zoe started over towards the other side of the room.
'Zoe' Zoe spun round to look at Max. ' I can't afford to rent a bathroom in this place'
'Ah, don't worry about that!' Zoe turned around again.
'Zoe!' Zoe turned around again, and her face dropped.
'Max, I can't live like a student anymore.'
'Well you rent the place then, I'll stay over, leave a toothbrush.' Max tried one of his cheeky grins, but Zoe was upset.
She started walking out to the balcony and looked over the darkened city, tears threatening to spill. Max walked out next to her and placed an arm around her, which Zoe shook off. She turned to face him.
'Does it really bother you that I have more money than you? So much that even when I want to do something nice that you turn it down?'
'Zoe, I love you, and I just feel bad that you are paying for everything'
'I couldn't care less that I was paying for everything. I just want us to be happy.' Zoe pulled Max's hand and led them back inside. She closed the French windows to the balcony.
'Look around Max, this is perfect. I know this may not be possible, but one day we might be able to raise a family here. We can't live with your gang forever.'
'I feel guilty, Zoe'
'Why? What's so bad about me paying the rent?'
'Because it makes me feel awful that I'm not earning enough to even pay the rent. It feels like you are just... I don't know, I guess, superior.'
'We are equal Max. We are both human, don't say that I'm superior. We both have our good and bad qualities, and that's what makes us who we are. So what if I get paid more than you, if we're equal then any money I earn is yours as well. Please, I would love it if we could live together.'
'What's so wrong with me staying with Robyn and lofty? I feel so bad not being able to pay the rent?'
'Because I need you here with me.'
'Why? You've coped just one before, we see each other every day at work.'
'Max, you don't understand. I just need you here, please.'
'What don't I understand?' Max was beginning to get confused. Zoe was normal such an independent person, it was weird she was so clingy. 'Are you keeping something from me?'
'This morning, I took a test.'
'What test?'
'A pregnancy test.'
Max raised his eyebrows, 'and?'
'It was positive.' Zoe looked down, she wasn't sure how Max would react.
'Zoe, that's amazing!' Max came closer and cupped his hands around her face, Zoe looked up. Max was grinning.
'You think so?' Zoe smiled.
'Of course I do! This is why you wanted to move here?'
'That and Robyn making me clean the toilet.' They both laughed.
Max placed his hands on Zoe's stomach.
'Hello little bean.'
'So, you want to move in?'
'Ok, but on one condition.' Zoe looked up, confused.
'I buy the celebratory ice creams from the ice cream van down the road!' Zoe sighed with relief.
'Ok Max, that sounds great.' Zoe said a grin on her face.
Max turned to go, but after one step spun back around.
'Wait, so that means we're doing this, moving in?'
'Yes!' Zoe grinned and pulled Max into a kiss. This flat was to hold many happy memories.
