One Direction Preferences Part 2

He buys you a surprise pet

He buys you a surprise pet

LIAM:  You’d run out to the gym while Liam took care of some errands.  Upon your return home, you notice a tank sitting on your kitchen table.  You glance around, taking in the tank decorations and other accessories.  “Oh no…” you mutter.  “Oh YES!” Liam trills, joining you in the kitchen.  “What is all this?” you question.  “I really missed having turtles, so I got a couple today.”  He finishes with a grin, looking like a kid in a candy store.  You shake your head back and forth in disbelief.  “You didn’t.”  “I did.  Come look!”  He takes you by the hand and leads you to the bathtub where he’s made a makeshift home for them until he can make them a proper home in the tank.  “What am I supposed to do with them when you’re away on tours and things?”  “Just feed them and clean them and take care of them,” he informs you in an obvious tone.  “You know turtles freak me out!  I don’t wanna have to touch them!” you hiss.  “Shh, they’ll hear you.  Let’s talk about this in the other room while I work on the tank some more,” he suggests, leading the way out of the bathroom and back to the kitchen, with you grumbling behind him the whole way.

NIALL:  “What the hell is that?!” you gasp as Niall enters the living room after returning from an afternoon out with Zayn.  He’s carrying a cage with something creepy crawly in it.  “This is Butch; he’s our new pet,” he states, holding the cage out a bit so you can get a better look.  “Ahh!!  Niall, get that thing out of my house!” you scream as soon as you realize it’s a snake he’s holding.  “But, baby, he won’t hurt you.  He’s little and non-venomous…  Come on, you won’t even have to know he’s here.”  “Wrong!  I already know he’s here and I want him out.  Now!  Or I’m calling an exterminator,” you warn sternly.  “You wouldn’t do that to Butch, would you?” he asks, looking a little hurt.  “Of course I would!  You know how I feel about snakes!  And if they had an exterminator for boyfriends, I’d be calling that one too right about now,” you deadpan, shooting him a look that tells him you mean business.  “Fine,” Niall grumbles.  “I’ll see if anyone else can take him, otherwise I’ll bring him back to the store tomorrow.”  “Tonight,” you demand.  “Tonight,” he confirms.  “And on that note, I’m taking off with my sister until that thing is no longer in my home.”

LOUIS:  You get home from work to see Louis in the backyard playing with Mia.  As you walk up the driveway, you hear your pup barking up a storm in the excitement of whatever game Louis is playing with her.  Then you hear an unfamiliar smaller yelp come from another dog.  You cock your eyebrow as you open the gate and enter the yard.  You’re immediately greeted by Mia and an unknown puppy.  “Who’s this little thing?” you coo, scooping the puppy up in your arms and giving her a cuddle.  “This is our newest addition,” Louis explains, beaming.  “Lou…you’re joking right?  How many dogs are you just gonna bring home and expect me to be ok with you keeping?”  “I have no idea what you’re talking about,” he plays innocent.  “Come on, seriously.  You sprung Mia on me, now you’re springing this one on me…”  “But she’s just so cute!” he defends.  As if on cue, the puppy licks your cheek.  You giggle and nod.  “That she is.  But this is the last pet you bring home without talking to me about it first, got that?” you ask firmly, pointing a finger at him.  “Got it.  Now, what should we name this one?” he asks, stepping closer to pet the dog’s head as Mia jumps up, placing her front paws on Louis’ hip and sniffing at her new little “sister.”

HARRY:  “Baby?” Harry calls into the house, closing the door behind him.  “In the den, love!” you call back.  “Come here, Lucy,” he whispers, grabbing the cat up in his arm and carrying her into the den with him.  You save the work you’d been writing and spin around in your desk chair to face your husband.  “What’s behind your back?” you immediately interrogate.  “Now, before you say anything-” Harry starts, but you cut him off.  “I know you’re up to no good.  You might as well just come out with it.”  He sighs and reveals a small crate from behind his back.  A tiny “meow” sounds from inside as the kitten is jostled about.  You cross your arms over your chest.  “No.  We already have one cat, we don’t need another one.”  “But just wait until you see her.  She’s adorable!” Harry tries to persuade you.  “No, Harry.  The one we have is enough work, we don’t have the time to-  Oh my God, would you look at that little furball?” you singsong, stepping closer to take the small animal into your arms.  “Awww, how could I turn you away now?  Of course you can stay with us,” you continue to babytalk the kitten, your eyes twinkling.  “But you’re sleeping on the couch tonight because I’m mad at you for going behind my back with something like this,” you direct angrily at Harry.  He chuckles.  “Deal.”

ZAYN:  “This has been the best birthday ever!  Thanks, Mom and Dad!” Lane exclaims, wrapping his arms around each of you for a hug.  The last of his friends has just left his party, and he’s now eager to play with all the new toys he’d received.  “It’s not quite over yet, Son,” Zayn says with a knowing smirk, shooting you a sneaky glance as you crease your brow at him.  He rises from his spot on the couch and heads through the kitchen and to the garage door.  You and Lane follow him, anxious to find out what he’s up to.  Zayn returns from the garage with a bounding puppy at his side.  “You got me a puppy?!” Lane shouts happily, eyes growing to the size of saucers.  “Happy birthday, Buddy!” Zayn annoucnes.  Lane crouches down to play with his new pet.  The dog licks his face and bounces around playfully.  Your son laughs and pets the dog’s head, already in love with the animal.  “What were you thinking, Zayn?  And why wouldn’t you have run this by me first?” you whisper through gritted teeth.  “Every boy needs a dog,” he answers simply, watching his son and his new best friend roll around on the floor, already playing and bonding.  You sigh, giving in after seeing how happy Lane is.  “Well…he is a cute dog and Lane is insanely happy with him already…  I suppose we can keep him.”  Zayn kisses your temple and pulls you into his side as you both continue watching the scene in front of you.