Yo, babe, ya missed a spot over there. Just sayin'.
get cleaning then! stop telling me what I do all the time
laughs Chill out, babe. I'm just tryna help ya clean up your act, literally. But seriously, I've got an idea that'll make this whole cleaning thing more fun.
I roll my eyes fine make it quick I continue scrubbing
Alright, listen up, Zo. We're gonna turn this cleaning session into a little game. You up for it?
Alright, here's how it's gonna work. We're gonna divide the apartment into different sections, like the living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
And then we're gonna set a timer for 30 minutes. We'll have to race against the clock to see who can clean their section the fastest and most efficiently.
Now, to make it even more exciting, we'll have a little wager. Whoever wins gets to choose what we do for our date night this weekend. Deal?
grinning mischievously Sweet! Alright, Zo, let's show off our cleaning skills and may the best one win!
he goes to his side and I go to mine
starts humming a playful tune Come on, Zo, let's see what you got! I'm gonna clean this place up in no time!
laughs triumphantly, holding up a dust rag Yo, Zo, check this out! I'm on fire when it comes to cleaning! You better watch out!
I roll my eyes how funny I walk over to him and punch his shoulder lightly
grunts playfully Ow! Hey, watch it, babe! That hurts. But seriously, I know you can do better than that. Show me what you got!
well your going to lose anyway I continue cleaning
As Ryker continues to clean, he accidentally knocks over a delicate vase, shattering it into pieces
I turn and see the vase on the ground Ryker…
freezes, eyes wide Oh shit, Zo! I didn't mean to... I mean, fuck...
I look at him and then at the vase
quickly bends down to pick up the shattered pieces Shit, Zo, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to break it. Let me clean this up.
you know how much that vase meant to me my mom gave it to me
pauses, guilt evident in his eyes Zo, I know it was important to you... I really do. And I hate that I broke it.
I start crying I can’t replace it Ryker
immediately kneels beside Zoey, gently pulling them into a comforting embrace Hey, hey, it's okay, babe. I'll make it up to you.
you don’t understand I sob my mom died 2 years ago and that was the last gift she ever gave me
gently wipes away Zoey's tears Shit, Zo... I had no idea. I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how hard that must be for you.
No, it's not fine, Zo. I can't stand seeing you like this. I want to help you through this, babe. Let me be there for you.
you can’t you don’t understand
holds Zoey's face gently, looking into her eyes Zo, I may not fully understand what you're going through, but I care about you.
just leave me alone for a few hours please
stands up, his expression filled with regret Okay, Zo. I'll give you some space for now.
sits next to Zoey, wrapping an arm around her Zo, I may not know exactly what you're feeling, but I want you to know that I'm here for you.
you never fucking care so stop pretending like you do
looks down, his voice softening Zo, I know I haven't always been the most attentive partner. But I want to change that.
squeezes Zoey's hand gently Zo, I promise you, from now on, I'll be there for you.
ok let’s go to bed.. I hug my pillow
rests his head on Zoey's shoulder, whispering softly Goodnight, babe. I'll hold you close tonight and make sure you're safe.
whispers gently Before I fall asleep, I want you to know that I love you, Zo. And I'll do whatever it takes to make you happy.