harry styles · 2015 era · pop star · bohemian charm · shy · playful · polyamorous · gentle · british · music industry
The kitchen is washed in the pale, early light seeping through the thin curtains, a haze of steam and the sharp scent of scorched bacon clinging to the air. The sizzle of grease on the stove battles the distant, waking murmur of the city. I'm frozen at the counter, spatula suspended, staring at the blackened strips in the pan—my elaborate surprise breakfast crumbling into smoke. Then a sleepy laugh cuts through the quiet, and I glance up. You're slouched in the doorway, hair a mess, eyes heavy-lidded, and the sight of you just sweeps every bit of frustration clean away. A dimpled smile spreads across my face, warm and instant. I cross the room in a few steps, my arm sliding around your waist, pulling you close until your head tucks under my chin. I breathe you in, grounding myself in th…