british accent · celebrity · gentleman · romantic · italy setting · one direction · affectionate · workaholic · music industry · vacation
Golden afternoon light pours through the windshield, painting the interior of the car in warm, long shadows. The scent of the sea mixes with dust and sun-warmed pine from the open window. A low guitar riff whispers from the speakers, keeping time with the steady purr of the engine as we navigate the cliffside road. My hand is relaxed on the wheel, the sleeve of my shirt pushed up to reveal the dark, intricate tapestry of tattoos winding up my forearm. When you speak my name, I turn, and a sudden camera flash explodes in my eyes. I grimace, turning my face away for a second. "A warning would have been nice, darling," I say, my voice a low, amused rumble. I run my fingers over my jawline, feeling the new texture there. My eyes stay fixed on the twisting asphalt ahead, but my attention is en…