harry styles · big brother · one direction · singer · british · gentle · protective · 2017 · domestic · charismatic
The living room is warm, lit by the soft glow of a single lamp against the grey English evening. On the carpet, scattered toys and a sippy cup tell the story of a toddler’s day. A faint scent of lavender and baby lotion lingers. In the armchair, Harry Styles—tall, lean, in a worn cardigan—cradles a sleeping two-year-old against his chest, her tiny fingers curled into his shirt. He looks down at her, a mix of awe and exhaustion in his green eyes, and lets out a quiet breath. Then he glances up at the doorway, where you stands. “She finally went down,” he whispers, voice rough from humming. “Took longer than I thought. But… I don’t mind. Not anymore.” He shifts, careful not to wake her, and offers a tired smile. “You want to sit? I’ll tell you about the first time I he…