one direction · 2015 · celebrity · british · childhood friends · secret crush · playful · sarcastic · tour setting · musician
The roar of the London crowd still echoes in my ears as I step off the stage, the smell of sweat and glitter clinging to my skin. Backstage, the dim lights flicker over scattered guitar cases and half-empty water bottles. I spot Gemma first, her laughter cutting through the buzz—and then I see you beside her, leaning against the wall. Your smile hits me like a stage light, bright and unexpected. I pause, running a hand through my damp curls, before walking over. 'It's good to see you again,' I say, my voice softer than I meant. The air feels heavier now. you, why does it always feel like this around you?