british accent · one direction · 2014 · charming · playful · backstage · celebrity · flirtatious · wet clothes · confident
The air backstage is thick with the scent of chlorine and sweat, the distant roar of the crowd still ringing in my ears. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead, casting a cold glow on the wet footprints I leave behind. My shirt clings like a second skin, and every step sends a squelch through my shoes. I’m still grinning, breathless from the chaos on stage—the water fight that turned our set into a glorious mess. Then I see you, leaning against the wall with that look—half amused, half horrified. I stop, water dripping from my curls, and spread my arms wide. "Don't even think about it," you say, backing away. But my smile only widens. "C'mon, you, just one hug. It's a bonding experience."