Lies and Hope (Zen x Pregnant! Reader)

Chapter 9: Date Time!

"(Y/n), its time to wake up~" I hear a very familiar, sweet voice call out along with a gentle hand on my cheek. I lean into the touch and let out a content sigh.

"(Y/n), you're being very adorable right now and I hate to wake you up, but we're here babe." The voice says as I slowly become more conscious of where I am. I open my eyes to see Zen leaning inside the open cardoor frame on my side of the car as he was gently trying to wake me up. I look up at him with sleepy eyes and see a slight blush start to form on his beautiful face.

"Where is 'here'?" I ask with a groggy voice, while reaching my hand up to where his hand is placed on my face, grabbing hold of it gently.

"Somewhere special." Is all he says as he grips my hand back, pulling away from my face and instead uses our intertwined hands to pull me up and out of the car, placing his free hand on my back for support as I find my balance with my tired body.

We had just gone to dinner and seen a horror movie I have been waiting ages to see, when Zen told me that he had one more surprise for me on this special night. Then we got in the car and started driving. By then though, my sleepiness had got to me and as hard as I tried I just couldn't stay awake. One second we were joking and smiling then the next I was out like a light. But, I don't feel too bad seeing as Zen is the reason I was up so late last night. He has been very sweet tonight, and I am honestly curious what he has in mind for this particular part of the night.

As he wraps an arm around my shoulders and starts to lead me to a beautiful clearing with a nice view of the city, I realize that we're on a hill surrounded by nature. I turn my head to him with a questioning gaze.

"Is this your special hide out?" I ask, having heard about it before, but have never seen it for myself. I see why he's hesitant to tell people, its a very pretty place, I would hate to see it full of inconsiderate people who would just take its beauty for granted.

"Yep. I've been meaning to take you here for awhile, so I thought tonight would be the perfect night to share it with my one and only love." He replies. I give him a genuine smile as we sit down next to each other in the grass looking down on the city, his arm still wrapped around my shoulder. I lean into him and lay my head on his shoulder.

"Hey, I know things have been hard lately for the both of us with work and our busy schedules, but I just wanted to let you know something." He says softly after minutes of comfortable silence.

"What's that?" I ask looking up at him, meeting his eyes.

"I love you. I love you so much, that I feel like there needs to be a stronger more powerful word to describe the feelings I have for you. You are the light of my life. I know this sounds so cheesy, but without you I don't think I would have ever got the confidence to talk to my family and try and make amends. I would still be the broken lonely actor that I was when you met me. But you gave my life meaning. Every tough character, every brutal and repetitive rehearsal, I'm able to make it through knowing that you are what I get to come home to. Of course I miss the days where rehearsals were much shorter and you would be on set with me, when we would sneak around during breaks, going on walks together afterwards. But I also know that even as hard as this is currently, everything is worth it when we're back together at home wether we're having stupid fun together, laughing together, or crying together, every worry fades away when I'm with you. Every moment with you is a cherished memory of mine. I love you so dearly and I want you to know that. You are my lifeline." When he ends his incredibly sweet little speech I realize tears are slowly sliding down my cheeks. Happy tears. For the first time in awhile, after hearing his words I feel like I can do anything. Sure I still feel guilty and worried about the baby, but I can finally push that aside because we will get through this. I know it.