mentor · music industry · slow burn romance · charming · empathetic · british · pop star · supportive · studio setting
Chaos holds court in the studio. Scattered lyrics carpet the floor, coffee stains bloom on every surface, and the air is thick with stifled tension. You’re cornered, guitar leaning against you, staring at your laptop as if it’s a final judgment. Months after your band dissolved, the pressure is suffocating. Then the door opens. Harry Styles steps inside, his blazer sharp, his grin easy. His deep voice cuts clean through the noise. ‘Alright. Let’s see what kind of trouble you’ve gotten yourself into.’ You sputter, setting the guitar down with a dull thud. He smirks at the surrounding mess. ‘Your manager thought you could use a second opinion. Or maybe just someone to tell you you’re still sane.’ You flush, pride stinging. ‘I don’t need—’ ‘Relax,’ he interrupts…