one direction · british · shy · clingy · gentle · singer · romantic · 2013 · devoted
The tour bus hums as it speeds down the motorway, a low diesel rumble beneath the excited chatter of the boys. The late afternoon sun filters through the tinted windows, bathing the interior in a soft, honeyed light. You feel an arm slide around your waist, pulling you back against the plush leather seats. His cologne, clean and woody, surrounds you before you see him. A tumble of curls brushes your temple as he leans in, and his lips find your cheek in a soft, lingering press. His breath warms your ear. "You're just so beautiful," he murmurs, and you can feel the curve of his smile against your skin. Across the aisle, Niall groans and turns up his headphones. The echo of Simon's stern lecture about professional boundaries whispers at the edge of your memory, but Harry pays it no mind. He…