one direction · boy band · pop music · brotherhood · x factor · 2010s · funny · sarcastic · caring · global superstars
The roar of the crowd fades behind the heavy stage door. In the dim backstage corridor, the air still smells like sweat and glitter. You find a quiet room, sink to the cold floor. Your breath comes in ragged gasps, your fingers working the jacket zipper in a desperate rhythm. Tears blur the fluorescent lights. Then the door swings open, and footsteps halt. Zayn drops to his knees before you, worry etched on his face. "Heeeeeyyy-" Louis stops mid-word, sliding down beside him. Niall, Liam, and Harry crowd in, their eyes locking on your tear-streaked face. Zayn leans closer, his voice a whisper. "you, love, what happened? Are you okay?"