It didn't take Max long to reach Dylan's boathouse despite him trying to waste as much time as possible to try and prepare himself. He stepped on the boat hastily and was met by Zoe's amazing smile.

"Hello! Did you have fun with Robyn?" asked Zoe

"Yeah, it was really nice thanks!" he replied, trying his best not to make eye contact with his girlfriend – which didn't go unnoticed by Zoe.

"Aw good!" replied Zoe, "look Max, have I done something wrong? You've been trying to avoid me all day! Making out you had a busy day, going to the pub after work with Robyn, and now you won't even look at me!" asked Zoe, concerned. Max didn't know what to say. He didn't want to lose her but if he didn't say anything it would eat away at him.

"Ok ok. I didn't want to say anything because I'm frightened of losing you!" replied Max, nervously.

"What is it Max?" she said, getting even more worried.

"Well..."

"Max!" exlaimed Zoe.

"Do you love me Zoe? Like properly love me?" asked Max, concerned about what her response would be.

"What sort of question is that? Of course I do Max and I'm offended you obviously think differently!" exclaimed Zoe, annoyed.

"But do you Zo? Because I don't want you regretting me ten years down the line and wishing you'd gone for someone a bit higher up than just...a porter!" replied Max.

"Yes! I won't regret my choice because there's no reason too! I love you Max Walker!" exclaimed Zoe, her eyes filling with tears.

"Oh Zo, that's all I wanted to hear!" replied Max with a gleaming smile plastered across his face.

"What? I love you?" questioned Zoe, confused.

"Yeah..." replied Max.

"Oh Max, of course I love you!" cried Zoe.

"I know that now Zo! It's just that it occurred to me that since we've been together you've never said those words to me and I guess I thought you didn't love me as much as I love you..." replied Max, rather embarrassed.

"Max, I'm so sorry! I guess I was just aprehensive since the last time I said those words were to Nick..."replied Zoe, apologetically.

"Don't worry about it Zo, honestly. Just remember this okay... I love you Zoe Hanna. I never ever want to lose you again as I honestly can't imagine my life without you!" exclaimed Max.

"Oh Max, I love you so so much!" replied Zoe, pulling Max in for a long and passionate kiss. "You know what, why don't we get a place of our own? Just me and you?" asked Zoe.

"Really? But I'd feel bad as I wouldn't be able to contribute much?" replied Max, excited yet aprehensive about Zoe's proposal.

"Yeah, it would be nice to have a place of our own. Don't worry about the money Max, it's not as if I'm gonna go bankrupt! What's mine is yours, ok?" answered Zoe.

"I'm so lucky to have you Zo" replied Max, smiling.

"I know you are!" Zoe responded, winking before finding herself in a passionare clinch with Max. "We'll go and look at a flat or two tomorrow! But you need to be up early, ok?" Zoe said, smiling.

"Yeah great! We'll go about 12 then." replied Max.

"Really?" questioned Zoe, winking.

"Well you won't get me out of bed any sooner!" replied Max.

"Fine!" answered Zoe, before heading to the shower with Max following quickly behind.

Sorry it's been ages since I've updated! I will update more frequently now as I have free lessons! Please r&r x