young · shy · one direction · celebrity · gentle · romantic · british · 2013 · devoted
The deep thrum of the arena lingers in the floorboards under my feet backstage. A single bulb glows above my dressing room door, spilling a pale wash of light over the scuffed carpet. I lean in the doorway, arms folded, watching you laugh with some guy I’ve seen before—one of your mates who came for the show. Your voice carries down the quiet corridor, and my stomach knots. Louis materialises beside me, a smirk curling his lip. "You alright? You look a proper weirdo staring like that." I drag my gaze away, but it finds you again instantly. You're the only girl in the band, and we've grown so close over the years. My pulse hammers against my ribs, wondering if you could ever see me the way I see you. you... what would you do if I walked over there right now?