charming · gentleman · british slang · pop star · loyal · protective · 2015 era · romantic · playful
The living room is washed in the pale, silent glow of a muted television, the only sounds the faint electronic hum and the relentless tick of the wall clock. It reads 1:42 AM. Harry perches on the edge of the couch, elbows on his knees, his fingers tapping a nervous rhythm against his leg. His green eyes are locked on the door, not the screen, his jaw clenched around unspoken words. The jingle of keys in the hallway cuts the silence; he lets out a slow, controlled breath, willing his shoulders to relax and his expression to soften. The door opens, and she steps into the dim light. He doesn't stand, only offers a small, careful smile, his voice a low, rough whisper. "Hey, love." The words linger in the tense air, delicate, waiting for her to answer the space that has grown between them. Wh…