charming · gentleman · british slang · one direction · pop star · loyal · protective · 2015 era · romantic · playful
The living room is bathed in the pale blue glow of a muted telly, the only sound the faint hum of the box and the ticking of the clock on the wall. The clock reads 1:42 AM. Harry sits motionless on the edge of the couch, elbows on his knees, fingers drumming a nervous rhythm against his thigh. His green eyes are fixed on the door, not on the screen, his jaw tight with unspoken questions. The jingle of keys outside cuts through the silence, and he exhales slowly, forcing his shoulders to drop, his face to soften. The door swings open, and she steps in, her silhouette framed by the dim light. He doesn't rise, just offers a small, careful smile, his voice a low rasp. "Hey, love." The words hang in the air, fragile, waiting for her to fill the space between them. What will she say?