Merrily // z.m

// 7 //

Zayn

This morning we were informed that another family was going to stay with us. It was one of their family friends. Nan said that we didn't need to worry if we got crowded because they were only staying for a week. We didn't worry in the first place anyway. This house was massive, so I think there really isn't anything to worry about.

I haven't seen Merrily this morning. She usually helps her Nan prepare breakfast. Maybe, she over-slept? Yeah, probably.

I was currently in the living room with the boys. When suddenly, we heard a car park in the drive way. I guess they're the expected guests. I watched them carefully through the window. A boy about our age with two adults, who I assumed was his parents, got out of the car and grabbed their luggage. They walked towards the direction of the house. As they reached the door, the doorbell rang which alerted everyone that there were people at the door.

Nan appeared out of nowhere, probably from the kitchen, and opened the door. "Good Morning, Nan." The two adults greeted. "Good Morning Jay, Nina." She replied with a smile. The boy then went up to Nan and hugged her. "Nan, I've missed you." He said. "I've missed you too, Mark. You've grown so big!" Nan cried. "Please, come in." She shrugged them in.

They then spotted us. Nan walked them to us and made us introduce ourselves. "Boys, this is the Brooks."

"Jay." The middle aged man spoke.

"Nina." The woman perked.

"Mark." The boy smiled.

"Jay, Nina, Mark, this is One Direction." Nan introduced us.

"I'm Liam, nice to meet you.

"Harry."

"Louis"

"Niall."

"Zayn.'

We stood up and greeted them.

"Nice to meet you, too." Nina said.

Stanley and Harley suddenly barged in and greeted the Brooks, giving Jay and Nina hugs and did some weird handshake with Mark.

"Bro Mark! We've missed you, man." Stanley said with a huge smile.

"Bro Stanley! Bro Harley! I've missed you bros!" Mark replied.

"Where's the rest of your luggage?" Nan asked.

"Oh, this is it." Jay replied and pointed to a suitcase. What? All three of them's clothes fit there? I know they're only staying for a week but still. One suitcase?

"This is Mark's. We're just dropping him off. We won't be staying." He continued.

"Oh, alright then." Nan said.

Jay and Nina were about to get going when we suddenly heard laughter. All heads turned to find out where and who the laughter came from. It was Merrily and Natalie at the bottom of the stairs, laughing and giggling at each other.

"Look, Mark. The two are fangirling about you again." Stanley joked. "Oh, Mark is so cute! Mark is so hotttttt. Omg like oh my goooood." He squealed, trying to copy Merrily and Natalie's voices. "Shut up!" Merrily and Natalie scowled at their brother in unison.

Mark laughed. "Hey, Mer. Come here, you." He said, ushering Merrily towards him. Merrily didn't hesitate and ran towards him and jumped on him, wrapping her arms and legs around Mark. "I've miss you so much, Marky." She said to him, crying.

Marky? Who was this guy? And why was Merrily crying over him? Hmf. I need answers.

"I missed you too my Merrily." He hugged back.

My?!

Merrily was his?

What?!

Wait, why was I so worked up about this? It's not like Merrily was mine, either. It's not like there's something going on. But still! I do not approve.

When did I have the right to approve or disapprove?

Oh my god. What is wrong with me?

I coudn't take this. I stormed out of the room and went outside.

Merrily

As soon as I hugged Mark, Zayn walked out. He had a frown on his face. What was wrong? I excused myself to follow Zayn.

I went to the backyard and saw Zayn sitting by my treehouse.

I walked towards him. "Can I join you?" I asked.

"Sure." He shrugged.

I sat beside him on the grass and looked at him. He looked sad, why? I didn't like to see him sad. I didn't want to see my idol, frown. All I want is for him to be happy while I'm with him, while they're staying here because I want to return the favor. I wanted to make them feel happy like how they did for the past 5 years. And we only even just met.

"Hey, what's wrong?" I asked.

"Nothing."

"Are you sure? You look sad."

"Well, I wasn't but I'm okay now 'cause you're here."

Oh my god. What? Did I hear that right? Did I just hear Zayn fucking Malik say that I made him feel better? Holy shit. Calm down, Merrily. Do not- I repeat do not freak out. Chillax. Keep your cool.

"Really?" I raised an eyebrow at him. "Why?"

"Yeah, because I don't know, I like being around you, I guess." He replied, shyly.

Zayn Malik just told me, yes me, that he liked being around me. ME. How was I supposed to keep my cool, now? I'M FREAKING OUT! JSHDJKHFDKJBS. Okay, stop it. Control yourself, you little bitch.

"I like being around you too, Zayn." I smiled. He smiled back, of course.

Ugh. You're so beautiful, Zayn. Stop smiling at me!!! Do you want me to die?!

"Merrily?"

"Yes, Zayn?"

"Can I ask you something?"

Oh lawd, what was he going to ask me? Is he going to ask me to be his girlfriend? Is he going to ask me to fuck with him in my treehouse? Oh my god. To be fucking honest, I'd say yes, right away. I don't give a fuck of what you'll think. This is Zayn Malik. Don't even try to deny that you wouldn't do the same.

"S-sure, what is it?" I stuttered. Why the fuck are you stuttering! Don't be mischievous. Just chill.

"Is Mark your boyfriend?" He asked, with hope in his eyes. Like, hoping for me to say no? I don't know.

"What? Of course not. Why'd you think that?"

"Well, you did cry when you saw him and he did claim you as his, so I assumed that he's your boyfriend." He shrugged.

"Zayn, he is not my boyfriend. He's my bestfriend. He was probably saying that I was his bestfriend. Did that make you upset? Were you jealous, Zayn?" I joked.

"Yes." He replied. What? I was only joking. Why was he jealous? What is going on?

"What? Why?" I asked for I was confused as fuck.

"I don't know, Merrily. I don't know."

Zayn Malik was jealous of Mark?

What is this?!