Never Enough | Harry Styles

10

Lucy tugs me inside the door of the penthouse suite, her fingers curled tightly around my arm. Her energy is electric, and I can't help but feel the excitement coursing through her veins. She'd already informed me of the after-show tradition that the band holds, where they talk about the performance and knock back a few drinks. From what I gathered; it was a typical occurrence for them to bring a few ladies back to the suite for an after-party.

As we enter the suite, the first thing I notice is the opulent surroundings. It's like we've stepped into a movie set, with plush furnishings and extravagant decor. The atmosphere is electric, and I feel a thrill of excitement run through me as I realize the night is far from over.

"There's Niall," Lucy whispers, pulling me towards a cozy couch. As we approach, I notice a handsome young man with a warm smile standing up to greet us.

"Niall, this is Madi," Lucy introduces me, beaming. He takes my hand and shakes it, his eyes locking onto mine. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Madi," he says, his voice smooth like velvet.

As we settle into the couch, I can sense the sparks flying between Niall and Lucy. Despite only having been seeing each other for a week, there's an easy comfort between them that speaks volumes. They exchange knowing glances and playful banter, and I can't help but feel envious of the connection they share.

The velvet couch we were sitting on was incredibly comfortable. As Lucy and I chatted and laughed, I could feel myself starting to relax. Suddenly, the other members of the band approached us.

"Madi, Lucy. This is the other members of the band, Liam, Louis and Zayn," Niall introduced us, and the guys came over to give us both a warm hug.

"Wow, if I had known you were over here, I would have come over a lot sooner," Louis exclaimed, flashing us a friendly grin.

As I sat there on the couch with Lucy and the other members of the band, I couldn't help but feel a sense of calm wash over me. Usually, being in a room full of strangers would have sent my anxiety skyrocketing. But for some reason, I felt completely at ease.

"Hey, anyone want a drink?" Liam asked, standing up and heading towards the fridge.

I hesitated for a moment. I wasn't much of a drinker, and I didn't want to do anything to embarrass myself in front of the others. But Lucy gave me an encouraging smile, and I decided to take a chance.

"Sure, I'll have one," I said, trying to sound casual.

Liam tossed me a can of beer, and I popped it open, taking a tentative sip. To my surprise, it tasted pretty good. I took another long gulp, feeling the alcohol start to loosen me up.

Before I knew it, we were all chatting and laughing even more, the drinks flowing freely. I felt myself getting caught up in the fun, feeling more relaxed and carefree than I had in a long time.

At some point, I noticed that Louis had sidled up next to me on the couch. He had a charming smile on his face, and he was looking at me in a way that made my heart skip a beat.

"Having a good time?" he asked, his voice low and husky.

I nodded, feeling a flush creep up my cheeks. "Yeah, definitely," I said, taking another sip of my beer.

Louis leaned in a little closer, his breath tickling my ear. "You're very beautiful," he said, his lips brushing against my skin.

I felt my heart race as he pulled away, a small smile playing at the corners of his lips. "Thank you," I replied, feeling a little breathless.

Just as I was about to reply, Niall yelled out, "Harry, didn't think you would show your face." I looked up and met Harry's piercing eyes. He looked between Louis and me, his expression guarded.