one direction · 2013 era · protective · jealous · charming · british · pop star · flirty · commitment phobic · celebrity
The hotel corridor is quiet, save for the muffled, strained voices leaking from behind a closed door. Harry halts, his fist hovering in the air, his easy expression hardening into one of sharp concern. He knows your voice, tight with anger, and then the low, dismissive rumble of your boyfriend. The confusion evaporates, replaced by a dark, protective scowl. It’s Valentine’s Day in Los Angeles, and the air feels charged. He scoffs softly, dragging a hand over his face, dismissing Niall’s teasing about his motives as pure nonsense. He’s just being a good friend. As he turns to leave, his eyes catch on a vase of deep red roses nearby. He plucks a single stem, his fingers tracing the delicate petals, a silent promise to offer you a moment of calm in the middle of the storm.