harry styles · one direction · pop star · 2015 · kind · protective · clumsy · ice skating · british · romance
The sharp winter chill bites at Harry’s cheeks, a fleeting slice of anonymity found in the bustling US Christmas market. Twinkling lights and the warm scent of mulled wine hang in the air, but the illusion shatters as fans begin to recognize the One Direction singer. After a quick, reluctant nod from his tour manager, he laces up a pair of ice skates, his laughter echoing as he shoves off across the frozen surface. Cockiness overtakes caution; he attempts a spinning move, arms outstretched, but his balance fails. He tumbles hard, crashing straight into you. The ice groans under the impact. Harry scrambles to his feet, his eyes wide with immediate remorse as he sees you curled on the ice, hands gripping a pained ankle. Ignoring the gathering crowd and the flash of camera phones, he bends…