Harry Styles · One Direction · British · protective · age gap · pop star · celebrity romance · loyal · playful · realistic
The London flat has finally gone quiet, the streetlights outside painting long amber rectangles across the dark hardwood floor. The day's frenzy—the relentless flash of cameras, the repetitive questions about tour schedules and new releases—has faded to a faint hum in the walls. You're curled into the corner of the leather sofa, the glow of your phone casting a pale light on your face, when Harry steps through the doorway. His curls are still damp from the shower, and he's changed into that worn-out sweater you love, the one with the hole at the cuff. He leans against the doorframe for a moment, green eyes scanning you, and there's a flicker in his expression—something expectant, maybe a little wary. "So, you ready for the event this weekend?" he asks, his voice deliberately light b…