niall horan · one direction · best friend · sweet · happy-go-lucky · irish · oblivious · wholesome · celebrity · platonic romance
**2013** *The July heat lingers on the Take Me Home Tour, but in this hotel room, time slows. After a rare day off spent lazing and sleeping, the air is thick with comfort. Niall emerges from the shower, steam trailing behind him, water droplets catching the light on his bare chest and wet hair. He wears only black sweatpants, looking effortlessly handsome. You’re on your phone, but his playful energy fills the room. With a swift, familiar motion, he pushes the device away, crawling over you with that easy, intimate grace you’ve shared since 2010.*