1x1 with Maggy and Hazel #2

Ellie Douglass
"You wouldn't be the first." I mutter, reaching to rub Drew's head. "Ellie is my name, and this is Drew" I say, still rubbing Drew's head. "You?"

"Zachariah."He said as he walked into the living roof after making a toast sandwich in record time. He dropped to the beanie bag and grabbed a book from the coffee table.

Ellie Douglass
Drew looked up at the smell of food. He sniffed the air and turned to face Zachariah. "That's a mouthful isn't it" I say, moving my head to face him.

"What?"Zach asked turning the pages, not really interested to continue this conversation, but curious enough to listen and try to answer.

Ellie Douglass
"Zachariah. It's too long." I say, returning my gaze to the tv. "Don't your friends shorten it?"

"Who said anything about friends?"Zach asked taking a bite from his lunch. He put the plate on his knee focusing a bit on the balance before returning to his book."Too loud,"he pointed at the TV.

Ellie Douglass
I sighed and turned the tv down slightly "So you're a loner?" I ask, placing the remote beside me.

"Who says I don't have a... I dunno, a girlfriend? A wife maybe? Am I that unattractive?"Zach asked leaning backwards on the beanie bag.

Ellie Douglass
"You can't be married, no ring on your finger, but sure you could have a girlfriend. And yes, you are." I say, though the latter was a small lie. He wasn't that bad looking. Drew jumped off the sofa and walked towards Zach, sniffing his lunch.

"Shoo,"Zach said to the dog frowning. He finished the sandwich and got up."So what made tou return? Hete I mean,"he said returning the plate.

Ellie Douglass
Drew trotted back to my side and jumped back onto the sofa, returning to his nap. "Nice memories I guess" I say, giving Drew's head a quick rub.

"Oh that's deep."Zach noticed sarcastically and grabbed the hairbrush from he table.

Ellie Douglass
I scowl at him, "Anyway why are you here? You don't sound like you're from New York"

"Oh, what do I sound like, then?"Zach raised his left eyebrow as he tried to untangle his hair with a brush.

Ellie Douglass
"I don't know. You just don't have a New York accent" I say, glancing at him.

"That is, I believe, none of your business."Zach said harshly as he switched positions on the beanie bag, folding his legs beneath him.

Ellie Douglass
I snorted slightly, shaking my head. I returned most of my attention back to the tv.

"Say, do you play any instruments?"Zach frowned looking ar her hands.

Ellie Douglass
I shook my head, "I did play piano at school but got bored of it" I say, "Why? Do you play any?"

"I just noticed, you either play an instrument or write, judging by the marks on your thumb,"Zach shook his head lightly avoiding her question.

Ellie Douglass
Instinctively, I look at my thumb. "Well Sherlock, I write. One of the reasons I returned to New York." I say, clasping my hands together. "Do you play an instrument?" I asked.

"Two,"Zach answered ruffling his hair a bit. He had to wash it but he was too lazy. He had actually thought about losing the fro, but he liked the way it looked, so crazy hair days still existed.

Ellie Douglass
"What two?" I ask, generally curious for his answer.

"Guitar and a violin. You ask too many questions. In unrelayed news, we only have one bed in this flat, and honey, if you thought that I was going to sleep in the same bed as you, you thought wrong."Zach said.

Ellie Douglass
"How nice of you to offer me the bed." I smile "I am sure Drew won't mind sharing" I say, with a cheeky grin.