I know that it has been ages since the last HCSC update but the chapters of that are very long and due to exams, I simply don't have time to write them, or any other of my multi-chapters, right now.
Instead of binning writing altogether I decided to start this A-Z collection of Zax one-shots and two-shots that I will update little and often, inspired by queenconniebee and her Jonnie collection that I simply adore. I just miss the pairing on the show and am not willing to let go of them just yet. I hope you enjoy and I am taking prompts for this series so just let me know on here or on tumblr. I will be writing the prompts I got on Her Year soon too so don't worry, you haven't been forgotten!
As always, I really hope you enjoy and please let me know if you do!
Happy Reading!
Araliae xx
A is for Athletics
Inspired by my school sports day, Holby City Hospital hold their own sports day in which both Zoe and Max have some surprises in store for each other. Part One of Two.
Max laughed as he watched Zoe attempt to throw a javelin. Unlike Connie's a minute before, Zoe's did not arc, it plummeted straight into the ground in front of her. She pouted at Max as she walked away from the area and back to the spectators.
"Well at least no one ever watches javelin?" Max offered jokingly and Zoe punched his arm.
"Oi! Well at least everyone watches the races," she retorted smugly, knowing Max was doing both the 1500m and the 100m sprint. She was excited to see him fail at something finally, as he had always claimed to be bad at running. Max scowled in response.
"Don't remind me," he snapped but Zoe merely giggled. She was focusing on track events as running really wasn't her style. Next up for her was discus.
"Shall we?" she asked teasingly offering Max her arm. He took it, smiling broadly at her as they made their way towards the discus together. Zoe let her head rest on Max's shoulder and he was secretly ecstatic that Zoe had come to terms with everyone knowing about their relationship and eventually, embracing it.
Finally, they arrived at discus. Competing in this event was Connie, Robyn, Elle, Rita, Louise and Zoe herself. Robyn, Elle, Rita and Louise all got reasonably good scores but nothing truly special. Connie was up next. Max glanced at Zoe and rolled his eyes as Connie hurled the discus with a large grunt of effort. She beat the others by a landslide. She sauntered back past Zoe and gave her a wink of confidence and Zoe narrowed her eyes at her. It was all friendly competition but Zoe really wanted to get this one.
Zoe stepped up to the spot, whoops and cheers blasting from the spot Max was standing. Zoe smiled slightly at his antics and shook her head. Taking a deep breath she prepared herself. Little did the others know, she used to do county athletics and only because she was county champion at discus. She tried to conceal her smirk.
With the technique of a professional, Zoe picked up the discus, got into position and hurled it high into the air. It made a neat arc over everyone else's markers and landing much further ahead than Connie's throw. But Zoe wasn't watching the discus. Zoe was watching the disbelief on Max's and Connie's faces as they watched her throw. Max was looking immensely shocked but proud and Connie seemed dumbfounded. Waltzing away from the spot Zoe returned Connie's wink with a satisfied smile.
"Wow Zo!" Max exclaimed as she made her way back to him. He picked her up and twirled her round once, and she squealed in delight.
"I might just be a former county champion…" she admitted sheepishly and Max chuckled.
"Doesn't surprise me. So…" Max was cut off.
"Sorry to break up the party but Max, 1500m starts in two minutes." Charlie interrupted before making a sharp turn in the opposite direction to round up the stragglers.
"Let's go!" Zoe smiled, and they both jogged toward the track on the other side of the field.
