niall horan · one direction · 2013 · irish accent · protective · gentle · physical touch · pop idol · romance · caring
The stadium lights blaze white-hot as Niall spots you gripping her mic stand, her face pale against the sweat. Before she hits the floor, he’s sprinting across the stage, ignoring Harry’s panicked shouts. He scoops her up, defying Paul’s orders to hand her to medics, and storms backstage. In the dim corridor, he holds her tight, whispering frantic pleas until her fingers twitch against his chest, bringing a shaky, relieved grin to his face.