Torn Between Reality - Zerrie (Completed)

Cousin Chats, Wondering & Tickets - Chapter 37

Zayn's P.O.V.
( July 4th, 7:30 AM )

My alarm clock sounded through the quiet room, and I hit the off button before pushing myself up. Looking to my left, I noticed Perrie wasn't in the room, as usual.

Sighing, I stood from the bed and entered the bathroom. I brushed my teeth and changed into a plain black t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and my white high-tops. Styling my hair, I grabbed my phone from the dresser. I sent a text to Harry.

Zayn- *You're still going to the show tonight, right?*

He replied only a few minutes later, and I had now been sitting at the dinner table.

Harry- *Yes, Caraline and I just have to stop at a few places first. We'll meet you guys there :)*

Zayn- *Okay, I'll see you there!*

I stood up and opened the refrigerator, grabbing some apple juice from the door and filling up a glass. I made some for Jasper and began to pack his baby bag. Perrie then entered his room, holding Jasper in her arms, on her hip.

"Good morning," she said, giving me a kiss to the cheek.

"Morning," I replied, putting diapers into the bag. "How did you sleep?" I asked nonchalantly.

"I slept okay. And yourself?" She was laying Jasper gently down on his jungle-gym.

"I slept good, too, thanks." I zipped the bag and slung it over my shoulder.

"What are you doing? Are you taking Jasper out today?" she asked, rather excited.

"No. I'm taking you to the fireworks show..." I said it very slowly, hoping she wouldn't get mad and she would like the idea.

A grin replaced her pursed lips. "Really! I need to go get ready!" She ran out of the room, with a little skip in her step. I shook my head with a soft chuckle.

Picking up Jasper, I left the room. Cradling him in my arms, I hummed a soft tune to him, bouncing him slightly as I walked. "You're going to see your first 4th of July today... All the fireworks," I cooed. He softly giggled at me and I smiled down at him. He still fascinated me. He was just so adorable, and as he got bigger, he just got cuter. He had chubby cheeks and I just found him so adorable!

I left the room and went outside, walking around with Jasper in my arms. I watched as he looked at all the different things about nature, sort of amazed. His eyes sparkled in awe, and he was giggling at just about everything.

I sat in the chair swing and started to swing slowly, as to not scare Jasper. The swing was in the front of the house, connected to the roof. It wasn't dangerous. Okay, it was, but not technically speaking.

Bouncing Jasper on my knee, I began to think about Perrie. I wondered; was she really intrigued and excited to go see the show with me? She seemed to be a pretty good liar, considering she's been hiding something really big from me. I think she was genuinely excited, but that doesn't necessarily mean that she was happy to go with me. She could've just been excited all because she wanted to see the show.

Sighing, I closed my eyes, humming to Jasper. A few minutes later, I hear someone laughing. Frightened by this, my eyes snap open and immediately, I stand from where I sat.

"You scared me," I said, calming down my heart.

"Sorry. But I found it so adorable that you're spending time with a baby. Your baby! I still can't believe you have a baby," he said, smiling at me before sitting down on the swing. I sat beside him.

"I know right."

Who I was talking to right now, was my cousin Dean. We hadn't seen each other since that time he showed up to the wedding, so it was great to see him again.

"Can I hold him?" he asked in utter awe.

"Of course," I said, and I gently handed Jasper to Dean. Jasper let out a soft whimper, and Dean frowned.

"Why is he crying?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.

"He's a baby. They don't like being passed around..." I wasn't sure how true that was, but I went with it anyway.

"Oh! Okay. Well, how have you been?" he questioned, looking down at Jasper.

"I've been okay, thank you. How have you been?" I replied, scratching the back of my neck.

"You sure about that?" He looked at me with suspicion.

"I'm fine. Perrie and I just haven't been on the best terms with each other," I said, replying truthfully. I didn't like hiding things from family.

"Are you guys arguing?"

"Yeah, nonstop. It's annoying," I admitted.

"Why? What are you guys arguing about?" His eyes held sympathy.

"Anything, really. We argue about dumb things, like when I forget to take the trash out. That turns into an argument blown far out of proportion." I chuckled halfheartedly.

"Yeah, sadly, couples have those fights. Especially when they marry. If you can last seven years, then you have nothing to worry about..." His voice traveled off into the cool air.

"We should probably go inside - I haven't put sunblock on Jasper yet." He nodded and the both of us went into the house. He passed me Jasper and I put him in his highchair.

"So, any plans for the day?" he asked, washing his hands.

"I'm taking Perrie to see the fireworks show. I have an extra ticket, if you want to tag along." I poured him a glass of apple juice.

"Sure, I have nothing else to do, plus I've never seen one before!" He exclaimed.

"Really, you haven't seen one before?" I asked in disbelief.

"I've never seen one." He admits, drinking his apple juice. Dean was 18.

"So, are you still staying with your mom, or no?" I asked, curious as to what he's been up to.

"Yeah, I am. I'm taking online college courses, so that's pretty exciting." He smiled.

Smiling back, I said, "That's great! I'm happy you're doing something you want to do."

"Thank you, Zayn, and I hope everything works out for you." He finished his apple juice.

We all started to get ready to leave, and the rest of the day was a blast!

A/N
Okay, okay! Dean needed an appearance again because, well, I love him. Anyway, so here's chapter 37!

Don't worry, guys, I didn't just skip the entire day. That's what chapter 38 is going to be about! And there's going to be some drama, so yay! :)

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