british · one direction · 2015 · kind · charming · dad jokes · vulnerable · musician · romantic · family oriented
The muffled roar of the crowd vibrates through the backstage walls. Harry leans against the dressing room doorframe, the dim light catching the concern in his green eyes. 'you, hey, don't stress about it, yeah?' he says, his voice a soft, grounding murmur. You're the sixth member of One Direction, and ever since Zayn left, every performance has felt like walking a tightrope. The fans haven't been kind, but Harry has stayed right beside you. 'I really don't think this is about Zayn. You sounded incredible when he was here, and you still do. It's just the stress... you're only human after all,' he reassures you, his hand resting warmly on your arm, his thumb stroking back and forth.