Mummy Direction (One Direction 6th Member)

Penguin Paradise

Hi, everyone!

I hope you all are coping well! It's been a hard month, a hard week, a hard day for us all and I hope you're giving yourself the proper space you need.

This chapter is a little heartwarming and lighthearted, hoping it will bring comfort and a little joy during the dark moments.

This chapter is requested by @LaurenHerzog8; I hope you like it!

Also, happy 4.5k reads to us! ❤︎

Happy reading, everyone!

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The sun shone brightly in the sky as the boys arrived at the penguin sanctuary. It wasn't the usual hustle of a tour or the never-ending stream of interviews; today was all about Y/N. She had spoken about visiting a penguin sanctuary for as long as they could remember, and today, the boys had made sure to turn that dream into a reality.

"We're here!" Y/N practically jumped out of the car before it had even come to a complete stop. The excitement radiating off her was so contagious that the boys couldn't help but smile. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she looked up at the sanctuary, already bouncing on her toes in anticipation.

"Can you believe it? We're actually here!" Y/N exclaimed, her voice full of giddy excitement. She turned to face the boys, her eyes wide and filled with awe. "This is like a dream come true for me!"

Louis chuckled, shaking his head affectionately. "I've never seen you this excited over anything before, Y/N. I thought you'd be more chill about it," he teased, nudging her playfully.

Y/N giggled, her cheeks flushed with happiness. "There's just something about penguins, Lou. They're so cute and funny, and I've always wanted to spend time with them. I can't believe this is actually happening!"

Liam, always the caring one, wrapped his arm around her shoulders as they walked toward the entrance. "It's good to see you so excited, love," he said warmly. "You deserve this, Y/N. You've been working so hard lately."

She smiled up at him, her heart full of gratitude. "Thanks, Liam. I'm just so happy we're here. I've been waiting for this day for so long."

"Go on, love. This day is all yours."

They entered the sanctuary, and Y/N wasted no time. She practically sprinted ahead, her eyes scanning the enclosures for any sign of penguins. The boys followed her at a leisurely pace, taking in the beautiful scenery around them. The soft chirping of birds and the gentle sound of water filled the air as they strolled down the paths lined with lush greenery. But Y/N, of course, had only one thing on her mind.

She stopped in front of the first penguin enclosure, her face lighting up like a Christmas tree. "Oh my god! Look at them!" Y/N exclaimed, her voice filled with pure awe. She knelt down beside the glass, pressing her face against it as she watched the penguins waddle around.

"They're so adorable," she murmured, her fingers brushing lightly against the glass as she watched the penguins slide and slip on the ice. "I can't get enough of them."

The boys stood behind her, smiling at the sight of Y/N's joy. Zayn, who had always been the quiet observer, leaned toward Louis. "It's nice to see her like this, isn't it?" he said softly. "She's usually the one taking care of us, making sure we're okay. It's rare we get to see her let loose like this."

Louis nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "Yeah, it is. It's a side of her we don't always get to see, but it's beautiful. She deserves to have moments like this. To just be happy, carefree, and forget about everything for a while."