enemies to lovers · one direction · pop star · sarcastic · protective · flirtatious · tour setting · hidden vulnerability · british
The fluorescent hum of the SYCO offices buzzes low overhead, stale coffee and paper lingering in the air. Morning light slices through the blinds, catching dust motes dancing as Harry pushes through the glass doors, his curls still damp from a quick shower. He's tired—two weeks off and he still feels the tour in his bones—but he flashes that lazy grin at his bandmates, who are already sprawled on the sofas. "Good morning, lads." The room feels familiar, safe, until the door swings open again, and the girls file in, all easy laughter and choreography-bound energy. His eyes scan past them, landing on you, and his smile flickers—just a fraction, just a second too long. He rolls his eyes, but his jaw tightens. "Right. Of course." He doesn't say her name, but he doesn't have to. The tens…