Two Mermaids and One Direction

Chapter XVII

Taylor's POV

Zayn had just called me saying he wanted to hang out Saturday. I told him I was supposed to go hunting that day but he was welcome to come with. He said yes, but I could tell he just wanted to hang out with me. I thought it was sweet but I still hoped he didn't scare all the game away. He didn't really seem the outdoorsy type.

+ + + Saturday + + +

I pulled up to my house and hopped out of my pickup truck. Breathing in the smell of the woods surrounding my house, I walked inside to the gun closet. I took out two sniper rifles and my big belt that could store water, a compass, and some ammo. I filled it up and grabbed my two favorite camo caps before turning to Zayn, who watching me with wide eyes. I winked at him before running outside.

"Take a cap." I tossed one to Zayn and he put it on backwards.

+++

After about 2 hours, Zayn knew basics. Like the following:

1. Do not shoot your partner

2. Yelling, "HEY I FOUND A DEER!" Will scare an animal off.

3. When shooting a gun, it is best to hold the gun the proper way, and NEVER point it at someone, whether its loaded, unloaded, real, or fake.

I handed Zayn a hunting bag and a gun.

"Let's go" I said while smiling.

In about 45 seconds I learned that Zayn could not hunt. Once he nearly shot me with his gun.

We had been walking for a minute, just enjoying the fresh air.

We had been walking for a minute when I saw something.

"Did you see that?! That buck was HUGE!"

I saw it standing there, nibbling at some flowers. I made sure my gun was loaded, took the safety off and aimed. 

BOOM

I had hit the deer square in the chest. It fell to the ground.

"Yes!" I whisper-yelled.

"You just took an innocent creature's life," he said.

"Oh man up. That's dinner for me tonight anyways." I said.

We continued walking.

"You're supposed to be the bad boy of the group, or si I've heard, so show me what you got," I said

"Okay, sure." 

He took the gun and I showed him a large brown rabbit in a small clearing. He aimed at a creature... and missed. Managing to scare away the rabbit along with some birds and squirrels. 

Great. Note the sarcasm 

The day just progressed.

+++ Later +++

 I had shot 6 more squirrels, 2 rabbits, and another large buck. A very good day if I do say so my self. 

Even Zayn shot a rabbit, a fox, and a small buck.

We were carrying all the lifeless animals back to my truck when it started raining. I laughed it off, unphased, but Zayn seemed to be a little more concerned.

"I get it. You're not really an outdoors-man." I yelled through the rain.

"Yeah..."

"Then why did you say yes to hunting with me?"

"Because... you seemed cool... not really the kind of girl who only cares about her looks" he yelled back.

"Thanks." I smiled at him.

"Hey once we take these... some where else I guess", he gestured to the animals, "do wanna come with me to my friend Cassie's house with all the lads and some other girls?" He asked with shining eyes.

"Yes. I'd love that."

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Currently we were in the car, driving to this Cassie girl's house.

I really liked Zayn. He was cool and down to earth and I liked the fact that he went hunting with me, even if it was a little out of his comfort zone.  I hoped things go well with him, unlike some of my past relationships.

"We're here," Zayn said.

"We got out of the car and I just blinked a few times and stared at the huge house.

"Yeah, Cassie is pretty rich..." He said. 

We walked up to the front door, and I rang the bell. A few seconds later a woman who looked to be in her late 40's but was still very pretty opened it for us.

"Oh, Zayn come in! They're all out back on the beach! And I see you brought a guest! Hello! I'm Marina Widimer. Welcome to our home," she said to me in her motherly, ever-cheerful voice.

They shook hands and we walked out back to see them all running around in the sand.

"Hey lads, girls," I said getting their attention.

"Hey Zayn. Who's the girl?" Cassie was just so subtle about things. Note the sarcasm.

"This- is Taylor. I met her the other day and she gave me her number. We went hunting this morning then went and hung out at her place. Then I asked her if she wanted to come here with me to meet all of you," Zayn explained. 

"That's Cassie- Harry- Niall- Emily- Lily- Liam- Brittany- and Louis," told me.

"Cool," I smiled at everyone and they smiled back, while that Lily girl just furrowed her brow at me. I wonder what that was all about.

Wait a second. Lily. Hmm... that name rings a bell... but there are probably a lot of lilys in California. It couldn't be her... Lily... Miller... could it? 

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Chapter by Lainey by the way

And the picture to the side is Taylor Pinacaso.