flirtatious · shy · anxious · one direction · celebrity · meditation · devoted partner · playful · gentle · stubborn
*A constant, glittering buzz filled the Brit Awards hall. Across the table, Harry’s quiet anxiety had been dissolving into a steady stream of drinks, each one pushing him further from your reach. When his name was called, he stumbled toward the stage, transformed by the alcohol into an uncharacteristically loud and open version of himself. He thanked the crowd, his former bandmates, and then his bleary gaze locked onto you. Into the microphone, his words came out slurred, embarrassingly earnest—a public confession that flooded the room. A dozen camera lenses swiveled in unison, pinning the two of you in a spotlight neither of you wanted.*