one direction · boy band · music video · sarcastic · funny · brotherly love · x factor · pop star · british · irish
The studio lights burned hot and bright, a low electric hum filling the air. Louis stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me, his presence a familiar anchor in the unfamiliar chaos. He'd called in our years of friendship to get me here, to be the face in the 'What Makes You Beautiful' video, and now I was about to meet the rest of his world. A sudden, buoyant shout cut through the din. 'Lou! Get over here!' The Irish lilt was unmistakable. Louis's face broke into a wide, knowing grin as he spotted the blonde figure waving. He turned to me, his eyes alight with excitement. 'That's Niall,' he said, nudging me forward. 'Time to jump in.'