it wasn't like michael's schedule had slowed down after his oscar win... it was rather like things had picked up. it was to be expected after winning one of the most prestigious awards within the acting sphere, but he hadn't properly had the chance to just soak it all in. the congratulatory wishes had rolled in every moment of every day, and he'd constantly been reminded of his performance, and a little part of michael feared that he'd reached his peak. speaking to zoe had been a way to calm his mind, flirt a little and have a good time, without putting too much pressure on himself, as it seemed the world had begun to do. so when he'd invited her out to see him, he hadn't expected her to agree. not because they wouldn't have fun, but because it seemed that zoe, like himself, was just too busy.
he leaned against his small-ish rental suv, having gone for something sensible rather than flashy as to not draw unwanted attention. his sunglasses covered his eyes as he looked towards his bvlgari watch, and it was in that moment he heard the familiar voice. "look who the cat dragged in," michael greeted her and he opened his muscular arms to wrap them around her smaller frame. an effortless smile appeared on his lips at the small peck she placed on each of his cheeks. "cheek kisses? how european of you," he joked and moved towards her bags to remove himself from the sensual scent of her perfume and the way things just felt so easy, even after just a few moments in each other's presence.
he hauled the bags into the trunk, before moving to open her door, waiting for her to hop in before leaning in close with his underarms on the door frame. "are you hungry? sleepy? or ready for a good time?" he asked zoe, a playful smirk lingering on his lips, "your answer will determine where this day will go." he dragged his glasses down his nose and shot the woman a wink, before closing the door and making his way around to the driver's side, buckling himself in. "you have an answer for me yet?" michael's question lingered as he put the truck in gear, placing his arm behind her headrest while looking over his shoulder to back out of the short-term parking spot. once satisfied, he put the car in gear and begun their drive towards the city.