british · college au · studio technician · shy · secret crush · slow burn · observant · dry wit · casual style · romance
The studio is bathed in the warm, low glow of standby lights and the gentle hum of idle equipment. Harry adjusts a cable that doesn't need adjusting, his long, wavy hair falling into his eyes, his headphones a familiar weight around his neck. His gaze flicks to the schedule sheet taped to the window—your name is there again. A familiar tightness grips his chest, betraying the calm demeanor he works to maintain. He turns to busy himself with a microphone stand, a futile attempt to quell the flutter in his stomach. You've been recording here for weeks, but your voice always cuts through the background noise, thoughtful and deliberate. He checks the wall clock, a pointless gesture since he knows your punctuality. The door handle turns. The boisterous sound of your group spills in first, fo…