That time Zayn bought a hippo in a ballerina dress costume (one-shot)

That time Zayn bought a hippo in a ballerina dress costume

When he woke up in the morning from an aggressive ringing on his front door he let out a bunch of swearing words. Who would show up at his place before lunch on his day off?

He tried to ignore it and fall back to sleep but the person was persistent. He sighed but got up from bed and threw on a robe. His head was pounding. How much did he smoke last night? He enjoyed a joint once in a while to relax.

He walked over to the front door and opened it with an irritated "what?"

"Mr. Malik? Express delivery. Sign here please." A man said, holding a brown box.

Oh no. He must have internet shopped last night. Again! He had a tendency to buy crazy shit when he was high. That's how he ended up with a shower curtain with a big picture of Chuck Norris holding a rubber duck. He sighed but wrote his signature and took the package. He just hoped that he hadn't spent a lot of money on whatever this was. He had some questionable, expensive art in his apartment for that very same reason. Would he ever learn?

He closed the door and brought the package to the living room to open it. He burst out laughing as soon as the content was revealed. What the actual fuck? He took it out and held it in front of him. He had apparently bought a hippo in a ballerina dress costume. When had he thought that he would use this? He had to remove himself from anything electronic whenever he smoked from now on.

He was still chuckling when he went into the kitchen to get something to eat after he had put the costume back in the box. Hopefully, he could return it. Express delivery as well? He had been really eager to get that as soon as possible.

Liam called later and asked if he wanted to go clubbing with him and the boys and he immediately agreed. They hadn't had a fun night out in a while. They decided to start the party at his place first so he jumped in the shower.

A couple of hours later his bandmates came over and they sat down in the living room after they raided the bar and made drinks.
"To us and some well-deserved free time." Liam said and raised his glass.

They continued to talk and drink. Zayn's head was buzzing. He was getting drunk tonight and he was already there.
"What's this?" Niall asked all of a sudden and pointed at the box on the floor.

"Just some shit I apparently bought online yesterday." Zayn answered with a smirk.

"Again? That shower curtain scares the hell out of me every time I borrow the bathroom." Louis chuckled.

Zayn just shrugged his shoulders. He bought it so he better use it.
"So, what did you buy this time?" Harry asked.

Zayn started laughing and didn't answer the question.
"Oh, now we have to know. Can I open the box?" Niall asked.

"Sure." Zayn agreed.

Niall pulled the box in front of him and opened it to look inside. He looked confused. He reached down and picked up whatever the box contained and held it up. They all burst out laughing.
"Is that a hippo costume? Wait! A hippo in a ballerina dress?" Liam asked.

"Well yes. Yes, it is." Zayn grinned.

"You're unbelievable! Come on, try it on! Show us!" Louis encouraged.

Zayn rolled his eyes but decides to humor them. He took the costume from Niall and got up to put it on. He took a spin as soon as he had managed to get inside it.
"It fits perfectly!" Niall laughed.

"Cute!" Harry commented.

"So Zayn. When exactly are you planning on using this lovely hippo costume?" Louis questioned.