Liv watched from across the room. She couldn't take her eyes off Zorro. She liked his arrogant cocky attitude. She liked the tingles she felt when he touched her. She liked the shiver she felt at his breath on her cheek. Alice stood talking in her ear but her focus was on Zorro. Until she saw Danny walking towards her.

"Both Chris and the other boy is gone." he told her.

"Did you get his name?" Liv asked hopefully.

"He's trouble Liv!" Danny warned.

Liv smiled dreamily. Stars in her eyes.

"He's gone now anyway!" Danny told her.

"I'm getting myself a drink!" she murmured moodily. Stomped off.

Alice and Danny stood and watched her.

"His name is Thabo. He's been in and out of trouble since his early teens. He's 17 now and it's his last chance. He's on probation if he doesn't straighten out they are sending him to prison. I want Liv kept away from him! His dad is buying this place to try and give Thabo a job something to focus on. As long as he doesn't focus on Liv I don't care!" Danny fumed.

"How do you know all this?" Alice asked.

"Thabo's dad called Rowan and warned him that Thabo might turn up in a Zorro suit. Boredom doesn't appeal to him. He gets in coz he's already made friends with the workers in Mara. Liv is staying away from him if it kills me!"

Alice smiled. "You gonna be like this if we have a child?"

He looked at her confused.

"We'll talk later." she murmured.

"Might be best." he conceded. "But what changed your mind?"

"I never said I didn't want more kids and you never said you did want more." she whispered. "Whenever kids were mentioned our other kids seemed to show up and ruin the moment. I think two years is long enough." she smiled widely. "I think it might of happened already."

He coughed. Eyes wide. "What?" he choked.

"Do you remember my mood earlier with the costume? I've just been thinking and there are other things too."

He leaned down and kissed her softly. "Later." he breathed in her ear.

Looked towards Liv's direction and noticed she was gone. Stood up straight. "Right where the hell is she?"

(X)

Liv stood at the bar. The barmaid handed her a drink.

"Thanks."

The barmaid then glanced down at the table. Liv noticed a beer mat with a 'Z' on it.

'Meet me outside beautiful' was written on it.

Liv looked up and the bar maid nodded. Motioned towards the back door. Liv grinned and looked to make sure Danny wasn't looking then disappeared out of the back door.

"Zorro?" she called.

"I wasn't sure you'd come. Who am I kidding. I was certain you'd come!" he said playfully.

"Come out." she told him.

"For my love." he told her seriously and emerged from the shadows holding a single flower.

Liv smiled widely. "Aww your so sweet!"

"Can we get back to it since he's gone?" Zorro asked.

"I'm sorry about him." she said sincerely.

"He's irrelevant. You aren't!" he murmured.

"Didn't you get asked to leave?"

He nodded. "It doesn't matter." Or it wouldn't. His dad would own this place in less than 24 hours.

"You know since you defended my honour you deserve a reward."

He held his hand up. "Sorry I'm not that type of man!" winked playfully. "Although I am tempted."

She blushed crimson. "I'm not that type of girl!" she gasped.

Zorro smiled. "I knew. You think I'd turn you down?" he whispered huskily.

She reached up and pressed a kiss to his cheek.

"How about a proper kiss?" Zorro asked. Leaned down and kissed her gently. Neither were prepared for the electric bolt that ran through them at the touch. Her arms found their way around his neck and his were around her waist. He pulled her closer and deepened it. She held him tighter.

"Am I interrupting anything?" a malicious voice asked.

Zorro pulled away. Positioned himself in front of Liv.

Liv and Zorro looked at Chris. His face was angry. His eyes were glazed over and his pupils blown. Drugs! Zorro knew. 3 of Chris's friends from the party flanked him.

"Liv go back to the party." Zorro told her.

"No they could hurt you!"

"And what could they do to you?" he asked in a low tone. Worry across his features. "Please I can take care of myself."

"No I refuse to leave you!" she told him stubbornly.

"Good Liv, coz I want you here too!" Chris told her meanly. Advanced upon Zorro. "I warned you I'd get you!"

"Not big enough to do it yourself though?" Zorro spat.

Chris went to hit him. He pushed Liv out of the way and took the blow. Turned on him and grappled. 2 of Chris's friends grabbed Zorro's arms and held him tightly. Chris smirked at Liv then began hitting Zorro in the ribs.

"NO!" Liv screamed. Grabbed Chris's arm. He elbowed her in the face.

"Liv!" Zorro yelled and struggled harder. Liv lay on the floor holding her face.

"Don't worry Zorro!" he spat the name with disdain. "I'll make her all better, and if that doesn't work my friends will have a try!"

Zorro fought harder. "You touch her and I'll…."

"You'll do nothing!" Chris punched him in the jaw full force. Zorro's head whipped back and he heard bells ringing in his ears.

Chris nodded and his friends released him. Zorro knew he could stay on his feet. But if they thought he was out of it gave him an advantage. Surprise. He slid to the floor and listened. He was gonna take care of Liv! No one was touching her.

He heard the sound of footsteps. The rustle of clothes as someone bent down.

"C'mon Liv we'll go where we can be alone. I'll take care of you." Chris murmured.

"No Chris. You cheated on me and it's obvious your on something. Your high. Just leave me alone!" her voice scared. It took everything Zorro had not to jump up there and then but he had to pick his moment.

"Hear that guys? She said no!" laughed evilly. "I went out with you for 2 months and refused to let me near you. I think I deserve something for that don't you?"

"No so leave me alone. I wanna make sure Zorro is ok!" she yelled.

"O your little friend. You really should have listened to him Liv. Now he is out of it and we have you to ourselves. I wanted to make it special for you Liv but if this is how you really want it to be…."

"Don't touch her!" Zorro yelled. Dived at Chris. He had heard all he could. He hit Chris and they went sprawling onto the mud.

"Liv run!" Zorro yelled.

She scrambled away from Chris's friends. When one wouldn't let her go she kneed him between the legs. As he lay on the floor clutching himself groaning Liv turned. "You want some of that?" she asked another.

He shook his head and let her go. as She ran. As she rounded a corner she slammed straight into a hard body.

(X)

Liv felt arms around her. She had to escape! Fought hard.

"Liv Liv it's ok. Calm down it's Danny!"

"O Danny thank God!" she said breathlessly. "You gotta help him!"

Liv then ran towards Zorro. Danny followed and heard grunting and scuffling. Chris's friends saw him first.

"Run for it!" One yelled and they scattered.

Zorro's fists were clenched and flying. It was a blur he just kept hitting downwards. He was focused intensely. Danny dragged him off Chris.

He sound and turned on Danny. "Try it boy!" Danny murmured.

He exhaled. Shoulders slumped. Looked around. "Liv?"

Danny stepped in front of her.

"No way Rambo. You just beat up her boyfriend!" Zorro's eyes turned shocked, then hurt.

"He isn't my boyfriend!" Liv spat.

"If he's her boyfriend then you need to take better care of her. After what HE threatened to do to her, then let his friends do too!" Zorro stepped towards Chris who lay holding his face.

"Liv?" Danny asked. "Should I let him go? Or do it myself?"

"Danny." Liv said as a plea.

He looked at her and nodded. Grabbed Zorro's shoulders softly. Pulled him away.

A police car sped around the corner. An officer climbed out.

"Hello officers." Danny walked towards them.

"Chris?" One gasped. "Are you ok?"

Liv frowned worried.

"He attacked me." he said weakly pointing to Zorro. "Unprovoked. Came out of nowhere!"

"No he didn't!" Liv declared. Then frowned when she realised that Zorro was quiet. "Why aren't you protesting your innocence?" Liv asked Zorro.

He looked at her sadly. "Coz it doesn't work." he whispered.

"OK sir I am placing you under arrest." The other officer cuffed Zorro.

The look he gave Liv was full of sadness. He shrugged. "Your worth it!" he promised with a half smile.

"He didn't do anything!" Liv screamed.

"Be quiet girl or I'll place you under arrest."

"Liv!" Danny warned.

"Wait a minute, I know you. Your Chris's uncle. You're a freaking bent copper!" She hissed and pushed him.

"Right I'm placing you under arrest." he turned her around. "Get an ambulance for Chri…..the victim." he said dryly.

Liv and Zorro were placed in the back of the police car.

"I'll be straight down Liv." Sent a cold dark look to Zorro.

"I'm sorry Liv." Zorro said sincerely.

"Its him." she lowered her voice. "His uncle." she whispered once and cocked her head.

He shook his head. "I'm Thabo by the way." he said.

"Olivia - Liv." she replied.

"Quiet you two!" the officer snarled.

Liv rolled her eyes and sneaked a look at Thabo. He was looking at her with admiration. Smiling. She smiled back.

A/N quite a short update tonight. hope u enjoyed. they r cute awww lol :)