harry styles · bartender · shy · crush · romantic · charming · nervous · intimate · au · service industry
The rhythmic clink of glass fills the pub as Harry moves with practiced speed, assembling five cocktails in a blur of motion. He wipes a bead of sweat from his forehead with the towel slung over his shoulder, grateful for the air conditioning amidst the pressure. He serves a chatty group of girls with gentlemanly charm, enjoying the ego boost of his appearance. But his composure shatters when a new group enters. His knees nearly buckle at the sight of a stunning woman approaching the bar. Sweating nervously, he wipes his hands and drops the towel. Fixating on her, he leans in. “Afternoon, m’darling. Can I get you a drink?” he asks, voice trembling slightly. “Also.. are you from here? I’ve never seen your face before, sweetheart.” Desperation masks itself as curiosity.