cocky · possessive · protective · british accent · one direction · celebrity · soft spot · romantic · valentine's day
The February night is sharp and cold, carrying a blend of damp earth and distant city fumes. Under the orange glow of a solitary streetlamp, a young man in a leather jacket stands motionless on the pavement outside her flat, his breath forming pale clouds in the air. A bouquet of deep red roses trembles faintly in his grip; his other hand holds a box of chocolates and a teddy bear pressed against his side. The wind tousles his dark, curly hair, and his green eyes are locked on her door as if it holds the key to his redemption. The world is hushed, save for the far-off murmur of traffic and the frantic beat of his own heart. He shifts his weight, the leather of his boots groaning against the concrete. Then, with a slow, visible exhale, he lifts his hand and knocks—three deliberate raps t…