Last First Kiss

Chapter 34

~Destinee~

The worker looked at me like I was crazy... and so did Zayn.

"What?" I asked the two of them.

"Um, no. A cougar's eyes glow yellow at night," the worker answered.

"Why'd you ask that, Destinee?" Zayn whispered in my ear as he bent down next to me.

"Oh, no reason. I was just curious, that's all," I reassured him as I continued to pet the tiger. So, Harry lied to me?

She started to growl and I pulled my hand back quickly. I looked down at her and saw that she was growling at Zayn. I tried my hardest not to laugh. She looked back at me after a couple of seconds and licked the gate separating us.

I petted her again. "Haha, she doesn't like you," I teased Zayn.

He chuckled in response. "I guess not."

"I'll be feeding the tigers now. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask," the worker told us as he continued to look at me like I was crazy. What? Can't a girl ask a simple question? Geez.

I sit down on the floor, pulling my knees to my chest.

Why would Harry lie to me? Harry would never lie to me... would he? No. Not once. He told me that he was a vampire and that he killed Taylor, which I tried not to smile at the thought. He's never lied to me. He could've just gotten it wrong, right? He is a ghost, but I don't know. What I do know is that I'm going to find out why he did lie to me.

Blanca sat down behind the gate, staring at me. She tilted her head to the side, as if her eyes can see right through me.

"You okay?" Zayn asked while rubbing my back gently. "Something wrong?" He continued.

I shook my head. "No, everything's cool."

"Really? You're not lying?" He raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, really and no, I'm not," I lied.

"Then why the sad face? You're supposed to be having fun." He smiled weakly.

"Tired of me yet?" I asked with a small smile.

"No. Well, not yet anyway," he replied with a cheeky wink.

I laughed. "How brave of you."

He frowned. "Why do you think of yourself like that?"

"I don't think. I know I am a hassle to everyone."

"Well, you're not." He said sternly.

"Whoa, cool it, dad," I attempted to joke.

He chuckled. "Now, who's the dork?"

"Still you," I told him while sticking out my tongue.

He laughed.

We then stood up and visit all the other animals before we decided to call it a day. Zayn drove me back home and I thanked him as we stood outside my front door.

I had fun at the zoo today. That was the most fun I've had since the last time I saw Harry in my room while he was still a ghost. Yes, I still do consider making out with Harry in ghost form and him making me horny, extremely fun.

I turned to Zayn."Thanks."

"Welcome," he smiled.

There was a short minute of silence. He didn't seem like he was going to say anything else, so I took out my key and opened the door. I turned to him once more and kissed him on the cheek.