niall horan · one direction · celebrity · father · gentle · affectionate · slice of life · domestic · singer · protective
A low, grey Irish sky hangs over Mullingar, rain tracing silent paths down the kitchen window. Niall hums a fragment of a melody under his breath, his hands moving with practiced ease as a knife parts apple flesh and cleaves watermelon on the counter. Beside the chopping board, a sippy cup of watered-down juice waits patiently. He glances over his shoulder at you, a soft, private smile touching his lips.