Zoe sighed, running a hand through her slightly tousled bob, she flicked through the pages of the cookbook sat in front of her at the breakfast bar. She had no idea why they had so many cookbooks, Nick couldn't even rustle up beans on toast without charring most of it. Zoe wasn't much better either, the odd meal she attempted to 'cook' turned alright ok but on the whole takeaways and meals out were a lot safer for the both of them. The mug of once steaming coffee was getting colder by the second and the clock ticked steadily, the sounds gradually irritating her as she endeavoured to find the perfect meal to cook for Jasmine. Her hand absentmindedly fell onto a page that caught her eye. A simple seafood pasta dish, but it was the best she could manage at short notice. She padded over to the fridge and began pulling out anything that would taste moderately edible with the pasta. She didn't bother sticking to the recipe, she didn't see the point when it never turned out like the picture anyway. The all too familiar sound of Nicks annoyingly loud shoes was heard on the laminate floors and soon enough he sauntered into the kitchen. "Hm smells beautiful" she mused taking in the slightly spicy smell. He placed his hands on Zoe's hips and she spun around "you really think so?" She asked "I think it smells disgusting" she sighed. Nick chuckled and tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear "I really do but not as beautiful as you" he whispered she grinned and reached up on her tip toes and kissed him soundly. He lifted her up and placed her down on the kitchen work top his lips not once leaving hers. "Hm I love you Zoe Hanna" he mumbled between kisses. "I love you too Me Jordan" she replied pulling away "as perfect as this is I really need to carry on cooking this" She said kissing him quickly. As she slid of the counter she noticed the bulge in his trousers and smirked to herself- she certainly hadn't lost her touch. She reached up to his ear and whispered "I think somebody needs a cold shower" he shook his head and tickled her waist. She squealed "you're such a tease you know Doctor Hanna" he laughed heading over to the bathroom "what can I say?" She giggled continuing to stir the sauce. "Don't be too long, Jaz will be here in about twenty minutes" she called through "ah that will give you plenty of time to burn it all then" he chuckled. "Cheeky" she shouted back to him shaking her head, a broad smile dancing at her lips. About fifteen minutes later, Nick was out of the shower and buttoning up his shirt. "Wow Zo you look gorgeous" he winked at her "make yourself useful, soppy, and set the table" he simply squeezed her bum "as you wish madam" he said in a posh butler-style voice. She rolled her eyes trying to keep the laughter in as she watched him prancing around the dining table with a cloth over his arm. "You're such a kid you know" she smiled standing back from the pan and leaning against the work surface. "And is there anything wrong with kids?" He grinned "of course not" she replied smirking "good because that will be your kid at the door" he winked as the doorbell rang. "Oh you're so clever" she said flashing him a sarcastic smile which he in true Zoe and Nick style he returned. "Voila" Zoe announced placing the dishes down on the table. "Wow mum this looks amazing" Jasmine beamed. Nick winked at Zoe and squeezed her arm as she sat down. "Well it better be I've been salving away for hours" she joked. "Hm Zo how did you learn to cook like this" Nick asked with a mouthful of food. Zoe pretended to look offended "hidden talents Mr Jordan" whispered "oh you have a lot of those" he replied aiming smugly. Jasmine dropped her fork "ugh you two I'm trying to eat here there's no need for a slush fest" she laughed and both Zoe and Nick joined in with the laughter. The three of then were flopped out on the leather sofa with a fluffy blanket draped over them. "Right who fancies ice cream?" Nick asked jumping up and heading over to the kitchen "chocolate if you've got it please" Jasmine asked "of course we've got chocolate it's all your mum will eat" he chuckled. Zoe tipped her head over the back of the sofa and raised her eyebrows. He kissed her lips lightly "but that's exactly how I love you" he smiled "that's better" she smiled back to him and curling her legs up so she face facing Jasmine. "So Jaz any boys on the scene hey?" She asked grinning. Jasmine smirked a little and Zoe nudged her "spill, I want every single detail" Jasmine rolled her eyes "well he's called Lucas, he's sweet, funny treats me like a flipping princess all the time" she laughed. Zoe beamed "you are a princess, you're my princess" she said and the two of them shared yet another precious moment that they would never forgot. "And he tells me he loves me" Jasmine finished with a huge grin playing at her lips "he's a keeper then" Zoe said winking at her "you think?" "Oh I know, trust me I've had my fair share of men, I know what I'm talking about" Zoe laughed "well you've done well finding Nick, he's perfect for you". Nick had watched everything and was ridiculously proud of Zoe "she's perfect for me" He butted in settling back down on the sofa and handing a bowl to Jasmine "ah you're a star" she grinned tucking into her ice cream. "Glad to hear it" Nick flashed her one of his signature winks. He moved Zoe's bowl towards her but pulled it back just as she was about to take it. "Ah ah where's your manners Mrs Jordan" he joked raising his eyebrows trying to keep up his Mr Jordan exterior "please" she replied innocently batting her eyelashes "very good" he said handing the ice cream over. "Thank you Mr Jordan" she replied sarcastically. "Pleasure" he said returning the sarcastic smile. "Wait Nick did you just say Mrs Jordan" Jasmine grinned realising what he had just said. Zoe turned to face him smirking. He was now blushing "sorry Zo I know we've only just got back together but I love you more than anything, I really do and I know I don't always show that enough but I don't know where I'd be without you" he waffled on Zoe interrupted him with a passionate kiss. He pulled apart with one eyebrow raised "was that a yes then?" He asked nervously "well you never actually asked me the question" Zoe smirked "you always were a hard one to please" he laughed. He lowered himself down onto one knee his legs shaking. He drew in a deep breath and took Zoe's hands "Zoe Hanna" he began looking deep into her dreamy eyes "will you do me the biggest honour of becoming my wife?" He asked nervously. She shook her head and pulled him up onto the sofa with on perfectly manicured hand "of course I will you romantic old goon" she laughed kissing him deeply. "Less of the old please Mrs Jordan" he said stroking her cheek "oh get a room you too" Jasmine laughed. Nick hit her playfully on the arm "guessing you'll be your mums bridesmaid?" He asked smiling she flung her arms around Nick "thank you" she said into his shoulder. They were the perfect little family then, Zoe, Nick and Jasmine.
