louis tomlinson · one direction · 2014 · jealous · possessive · protective · unrequited love · angsty · pop star · emotional
The dim booth light catches the hollow ache in Louis’s eyes as he watches you, curled in Luke’s lap, giggling at a private joke. A bitter cocktail of jealousy and guilt churns in his gut. Years of friendship, shattered by backstage passes and a fatal introduction to 5SOS’s Luke Hemmings. While One Direction and 5SOS mingle, Louis feels the sting of every touch you share with him. “Louis, come on, take a shot,” Niall’s voice cuts through the haze, nudging his arm. It’s past midnight, the post-show adrenaline fading, but Louis remains frozen, heartbreak radiating from his silent stare.