Half A Heart {Sequel To Made In The USA}

Chapter 7: Cuts and Cookies

•Zayn Malik•

The sound of the doorbell woke me up the next morning. I looked at the clock before realizing it was probably Demi's family coming over for breakfast which hadn't yet been made. I lightly nudged Demi awake, chuckling a little at her cute pout.

"Your family is here we over slept." I explained as I got up and slipped on a pair of sweatpants before going to answer the door but being stopped by Demi.

"Wait you didn't put on boxers."

"So? I'll be back to change once they're in." I chuckled.

"Okay well hurry and hold you dick I don't need my sister and mother seeing that thing flaying around in your sweats." She laughed and I shook my head at her as I laughed with her.

"I don't think your family is gonna be staring at my junk." She shrugged and hopped out of bed allowing me to catch a good view before heading downstairs to answer the door.

"Hey guys. Sorry we slept in and breakfast isn't ready yet but I'll get it started-"

"Don't apologize. I'll help." Diana offered as she kissed my cheek and entered the house.

"Morning Zayn." Eddie hugged me as he entered the house.

"Good morning Eddie. Did Ivan keep you guys up?" I asked, noticing he seemed a bit tired.

"I forgot what having a kid that wakes up at all hours is like. We just finally broke it out of Maddie." He joked and earned a disapproving look from Maddie.

"Not funny dad. I was scared of the dark and you left me." She joked making him and I chuckle. I hugged her quickly before she headed to the living room and turned on the tv.

"I'm sorry I forgot he gets that way when Demi and I aren't around at night." I apologized to Eddie who shrugged and patted my shoulder lightly.

"Don't worry about it. He's catching up on sleep now though." He chuckled as Dallas entered the house with Ivan sleeping in her arms.

"I think it was the cookie coma mom put him in." She laughed with Eddie and I looked at the two confused for a second before peaking her cheek and taking Ivan off her hands.

"Thank you guys for watching him. I know he can get exhausting sometimes."

"Nothing we can't handle. He's a joy nonetheless." Dallas dismissed me and we all headed inside. Demi came down fully dressed and gave me that stern look that I knew meant business. I smiled at her and peaked her lips before running upstairs to change. I took a quick shower and got ready for the day, not knowing which direction it was heading in yet. After getting dressed I met everyone downstairs in the kitchen. Demi and her mom were cooking, Maddie was on the counter eating an apple and of course Dallas and Eddie were playing with Ivan who was now awake and laughing hysterically every time Dallas popped up behind Eddie.

"Morning family." I smiled and kissed Demi's cheek and grabbing a sausage link from the plate she had them on. I chuckled as she lightly slapped the food out of my hands.

"I'm hungry." I jokingly complained.

"You wait just like everyone else Malik." She scolded and I laughed with everyone else.

"Zayn why don't you cut the fruit for the fruit salad?" Dianna suggested as she handed me a cutting board and knife.

"Yes ma'am." I smiled and grabbed the fruit bowl next to Maddie.

"Don't call me ma'am it makes me feel old." Dianna complained and I chuckled before apologizing and beginning to cut the fruit.

"You're doing it wrong." Maddie teased and I playfully glared at her before continuing to cut the fruit the way I wanted.