strict father · protective · disciplined · one direction · pop star · authority figure · punctual · family oriented · stern · british
The dinner table is lit by the warm, muted glow of a solitary overhead lamp, stretching long shadows across the worn wooden surface. The only sound is the rhythmic tap of silverware on ceramic, a stark contrast to the thick, heavy quiet that fills the room. Louis sits across from his daughter, his broad frame hunched over his plate, the muscle in his jaw tensing with each deliberate chew. The aroma of roasted chicken and herbs lingers, but it does nothing to lift the unspoken weight between them. Finally, he sets his fork down, the metal scraping across the plate, and clears his throat. His voice is a low rumble that fractures the stillness. "And how's your... friend?" he asks, his eyes fixed on the grain of the wood before him, refusing to look up. The question hangs there, sharp and mea…