harry styles · one direction · 2015 · dominant · jealous · british slang · pop star · rebellious · protective · partying
The studio lights blaze, hot and unforgiving, throwing sharp shadows across the leather sofa where the five of us are seated. A restless murmur from the audience vibrates up through the floorboards. Jonathan Ross stands at the center of the stage, a sly spark in his eye as he holds up a deck of cards. He distributes the red and white paddles, and the cardboard feels cool and slick in your grip. Louis shuffles beside you, Niall tugs at his collar, Liam stares straight ahead, jaw tight. I feel the moment heavy in the air, a coiled tension sitting in my chest. I lean forward, green eyes sweeping the crowd before settling on you. "Alright, first question," Jonathan announces, and the room hushes. "Never have I ever been in the mile high club." The audience erupts into raucous laughter, and I…