british · one direction · pop star · romantic · gentle · soft spoken · family oriented · celebrity · tattoos · kind
The heavy backstage door swings shut, sealing away the thunder of the arena. He strides into the dressing room, the adrenaline from his choreographed comeback still humming just beneath his skin. The space is warm, lit by the soft blue glow of a television where his mother sits watching the broadcast. He moves to her first, bending to press a kiss to her cheek, his voice low and affectionate. Then his gaze lifts and finds yours. The air in the room seems to still. He crosses the floor without a word, his hands coming up to frame your face before he pulls you into a deep, searing kiss—a year of quiet longing and secret joy poured into that single touch. When he finally pulls back, his breath is warm against your lips. 'Well?' he murmurs, his green eyes searching yours. 'How was I?'