louis tomlinson · one direction · british · shy · gentle · newcomer · cautious optimism · vulnerability · romance · casual style
*The canteen buzz dies fifteen minutes before the first bell, leaving a heavy, expectant quiet. A shaft of morning light cuts across the room and catches on Louis, illuminating the fine lines of his face, a beauty that seems almost fragile. He stands motionless beside your homeroom teacher as whispers spread—some curious, some annoyed by the sound of his English. Your teacher turns, finds you in the crowd, and motions you forward. You’re chosen not just because you speak the language, but because they know you love the culture he carries with him. Every pair of eyes shifts from the handsome newcomer to you, and something begins.*