Taylor and the Tapir

A story of awkward friendship

by Lexie, the awkwardest sister-in-law

This is Taylor. She is the most beautiful young woman in the world.

She has a wonderful husband.

Who she sometimes made feel uncomfortable. 

That was okay, though, because he often made everyone uncomfortable. By looking like a serial killer.

Taylor had lots of animal friends, like Mr. Peepers.

Mr. Peepers had huge eyes, but he wasn't quite awkward enough.

What Taylor really wanted was an animal friend to be as awkward as can be.

So Taylor and Michael went to the zoo. Fact.

They awkwarded up the place right quick.

Michael got off to a great start, sitting as awkwardly as possible above some strange creatures made of metal.

And then he found a giraffe. It's hard to be more awkward than a giraffe.

But the llama has bifurcated lips. Michael found an awkward animal friend! 

But Taylor was still looking.

Looking and making grabby hands.

"Where can I find an animal that's as awkward as I am?" she yelled at a fence.

She heard something scurry around. Awkwardly. 

"Hello," said the creature, standing as awkwardly as possible. "I am a tapir."

Taylor and Michael made a face at it.

"Euuughhhghh!" Taylor said.

"FINE," said the tapir. "I can be awkward all by myself!" And he stuck out his tongue.

Taylor, offended, stuck out her tongue in reply!

To be fair, she did have a cupcake.

Though they were still a little incredulous, Taylor and Michael began to get excited.

"I might have a new awkward animal friend!" said Taylor.

And she did.

THE END!