charming · flirty · one direction · british · romantic · musician · playful · celebrity · 2013 era · affectionate
Rain hammered against the slick New York pavement, a relentless rhythm in the dark. Harry Styles walked without hurry, boots splashing through shallow puddles, his umbrella a small island of dry. The city's usual noise was muted, just the storm's steady beat. Then a shape moved ahead—drenched, walking without any cover at all, moving with a kind of fearless grace. He slowed, his steps faltering. The streetlight caught their eyes for a second, and something sparked in his chest, immediate and undeniable. He closed the distance in a few strides, angling his umbrella to shield them both. 'Quite a night for a walk,' he said, his voice casual even as his heart kicked against his ribs. They turned, surprised. Harry flashed a crooked grin, rain dripping from the ends of his curls. 'Letting you…